Stories by Austin Blake

Grow a Garden is a Roblox farming simulator launched in late March of this year, by a 16-year-old developer under the username BMWLux.   Initially created in just a few days, the game started up slowly, averaging around 1,000 active users at the same time. In April, Janzen "Jandel" Madsen’s Splitting Point Studios acquired a...

Apple has released official design kits for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, making it easier for app designers and developers to build apps that look and feel like they belong on iPhones and iPads. The kits are now available for popular design tools like Figma and Sketch, and include everything from app icon templates to...

Bell is targeting its Lucky Mobile prepaid users with a new set of “exclusive” monthly plans that include up to 120GB of data and select discounted phones at $0 down and 0% APR. The deals are available to those who switch to Bell and either bring their own phone or finance a new one with...

Apple is expected to shake up its colour options for the iPhone 17 Pro, with four main choices reportedly in the works according to leaker Majin Bu: Black, Dark Blue, Silver, and a new standout shade—Orange. This info comes from an accessory maker and sources familiar with Apple’s plans, claims Bu. While the Black and...

OpenAI has launched a powerful new tool called the ChatGPT agent, giving its chatbot the ability to not just answer questions—but actually carry out tasks on your behalf. Starting today, Pro, Plus, and Team users can activate a new “agent mode” inside ChatGPT. This lets the AI use its own virtual computer to do things...

CD Projekt Red has officially launched Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Apple Silicon Macs, marking the first time the open-world action RPG is natively available on the platform. The game can now be downloaded through the Mac App Store, GOG.com, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. The game is finally out after initially being set...

Telus is set to begin installing a long-planned submarine fibre optic cable between Sept-Îles and the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec this fall, following delays and permitting processes. The project, first announced in 2020, recently cleared the necessary approvals after consultations with Indigenous communities. Once in place, the undersea cable is expected to improve the stability...

Yesterday, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features on AirPods Pro 2 expanded to new countries, but still not Canada. Apple users in Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and more now have the ability to use their AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids, plus sleep apnea notifications on Apple Watch. Some...

OpenTable has launched a new AI assistant called Concierge, aimed at making it easier for diners to find restaurant details without digging through multiple websites or making calls. The tool is embedded within restaurant profiles on OpenTable and can answer common questions—such as what dishes suit dietary restrictions, whether a restaurant is casual or upscale,...

Canada’s telecom regulator is asking for public input on how emergency alerts are shared across the country. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched a consultation today to review how alerts are delivered during events like severe weather or other safety threats. Our National Public Alerting System (NPAS) is also known as Alert Ready,...

Wireless plans from Rogers, Telus and Bell have been tweaked after the end of Canada Day promos. Telus today made some changes to its plans, specifically increasing the price of its 60GB plan while also increasing data for its most expensive plan. Check out the current Telus plans below for bring your own device and...

SpaceX’s Starlink now has more than 500,000 users across Canada, and for some, the service is proving essential in remote areas where traditional internet access doesn’t exist (via Tesla North). One of those users is Syola Ikkidluak, a dog sledder and hunter from Iglulik, Nunavut. She relies on Starlink to stay in touch with her...