Stories by Austin Blake

Microsoft is laying off about 9,000 workers—roughly 4% of its global workforce—as the tech giant kicks off its 2026 fiscal year with another round of job cuts. The layoffs continue at Microsoft. The layoffs will hit teams across different regions and departments, including major impacts to its gaming units like Xbox and the Barcelona-based Candy...

Rogers says it has become the first internet provider in Canada to roll out WiFi 7, starting with select areas in Calgary. Wi-Fi 7 offers faster speeds, better coverage, and more stable connections for households with many devices that are compatible. “Canadians deserve the best connectivity experience, and this is the first in a series...

Nintendo is planning to change the prices of its Switch consoles, games, and accessories in Canada starting August 1. The update will affect the entire current Switch lineup, including the original model, the OLED version, and the Switch Lite. Both physical and digital games, as well as accessories like controllers, will see price changes. Other...

Apple is planning a new low-cost MacBook that will run on the same chip powering the iPhone 16 Pro—the A18 Pro. That’s a big shift from what MacBooks usually use. Normally, MacBooks run on Apple’s own M-series chips, like the M2 or M3. But this new model, expected to launch in late 2025 or early...

A new report from Speedtest maker Ookla shows that some airlines are finally giving passengers fast, reliable Wi-Fi. The company pointed out SpaceX's Starlink is leading the charge, based on Q1 2025 Speedtest Intelligence data. Starlink uses low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to offer much faster internet compared to older satellites that orbit much farther away....

If you bought an Anker power bank off Amazon.ca recently, you might want to double-check the model — it could be a fire risk. Health Canada has issued a recall for several Anker portable chargers on June 27, warning that the lithium-ion batteries in some units can overheat and may catch fire. As of June...

The federal government has ordered Hikvision Canada to shut down its business in the country, citing national security risks. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced the decision on Friday, following a formal review under the Investment Canada Act. The review, based on input from Canada’s security and intelligence agencies, concluded that allowing Hikvision to continue operating...

Tesla released a new video on Friday evening showing a Model Y fully driving itself from the Gigafactory in Texas to its new owner's home, with no one inside the car. The successful test happened on Friday, one day ahead of schedule, according to Tesla. CEO Elon Musk said back on June 10 that the...

BritBox has released its list of new titles coming to the British streaming servince in July 2025. Highlights include Code of Silence, the dark comedy Pigs and also Outrageous. Check out the full list of new shows coming to BritBox in July 2025 below: July 4 QI (V) Season 23 – BritBox Exclusive | 14...

After Rogers launched a Canada Day promo plan with 158GB of data (to match Canada’s upcoming 158th birthday), Bell has now come out with the same plan. Bell’s matching offer is their Ultimate 100 plan, which is $65 per month with 100GB of data. But a 58GB bonus takes it to 158GB total data at...

Apple is making its biggest attempt yet to break into blockbuster filmmaking with F1, its high-budget racing drama starring Brad Pitt. The company reportedly shelled out close to a whopping $250 million USD (about $341 million CAD) to land the project—outspending other studios during a bidding process, according to The Wall Street Journal. The film,...

Telus is calling out rivals Bell and Rogers for what it describes as anti-competitive behaviour that’s hurting consumers and limiting competition in Canada’s telecom and TV markets. At the ongoing CRTC hearings today, June 26, Telus said the Canadian broadcasting market has changed dramatically, especially since Rogers acquired Shaw and a new wholesale internet framework...