Stories by Austin Blake
Rogers Starlink Customers: Data Coming for WhatsApp, Maps and More
T-Mobile in the U.S. has expanded its Starlink Direct-to-Cell capabilities, announcing yesterday mobile data with its T-Satellite service, giving customers access to apps and services that run directly over satellites. What started earlier this year with only basic texting has now grown to include app-based features like voice and video calls, location sharing, mapping, and...
Disney+ Canada Aligns With U.S. as Hulu Replaces Star
Disney+ is rebranding its general entertainment hub in Canada. Starting October 8, the Star section on Disney+ will be replaced by Hulu, aligning the Canadian platform with the U.S. and other international markets. The content won’t change—shows like Only Murders in the Building, The Kardashians, and Futurama will remain available—but they’ll now appear under the...
Amazon Luna Relaunch: Free Games, No Console or Controller Needed
Amazon is giving its cloud gaming service Luna a major overhaul later this year, adding a new lineup of social party games and expanding access to blockbuster titles—all at no extra cost for Prime members. The redesigned Luna will introduce GameNight, a new section focused on living room play. Instead of requiring consoles or controllers,...
Apple Cancels Cheaper Vision Pro to Focus on Smart Glasses: Report
Apple’s Vision Pro headset has struggled to gain traction, and now the company is changing course. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has reportedly canceled development of a cheaper, lightweight Vision Pro model and is putting its resources into smart glasses instead. Launched in early 2024 at a steep $4,999 CAD, the Vision Pro has...
Landman Season 2 Gets Streaming Date, Lioness Season 3 Coming
Two of Paramount+’s biggest dramas are officially on the calendar, just in time for fall TV watching. Landman returns for its second season on Sunday, November 16, 2025, streaming exclusively on Paramount+ Canada. The show, from Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) and Christian Wallace, is set in the oil boomtowns of West Texas and follows Tommy Norris,...
UK Again Orders Apple to Create iCloud Backdoor for Users
The UK government has told Apple to build a backdoor into its iCloud service to give officials access to encrypted backups belonging to British users, according to the Financial Times. The order, issued in early September under the Investigatory Powers Act, is limited to UK citizens’ data. A previous demand in January had sought global...
Videotron Pushes Deeper Into Quebec With Helix Internet and TV Expansion
Videotron has expanded its Helix Internet and TV platform to Drummondville, Magog, Rimouski, and Saint-Hyacinthe, adding nearly 93,000 households to its service area. The rollout gives residents in those cities access to Helix high-speed Internet and customizable TV packages. The service includes features such as a voice-activated remote and support for managing connected home devices....
Google Home App Gets Major Redesign with Gemini Integration
Google is rolling out a redesigned Google Home app starting today, October 1, built to support its new AI assistant Gemini. The update focuses on speed, reliability, and unifying Nest features that were previously spread across multiple apps. The new app loads faster and crashes less often, with Google reporting up to 70% quicker startup...
Rogers, Telus, Bell Named Global Leaders in 5G—But Not in Speed
Opensignal has released its 2025 Global Mobile Network Experience Awards, and Canada’s major wireless players are standing out on the world stage. Telus and Bell were named Global Leaders for 5G coverage, ranking just behind global winner T-Mobile. All three of our major telecoms—Rogers, Telus, and Bell—also earned Global Leader status for 5G reliability, putting...
Apple Drops Powerbeats Fit in Canada: 30-Hour Battery, Locked-In Fit
Apple has introduced the Powerbeats Fit, a new pair of true wireless earbuds designed for workouts and everyday use. The earbuds come in four colours: Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Spark Orange (similar to the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro), and Power Pink. The highlighted feature is a flexible wingtip that tucks into the upper ear...
10 Years Later: WhatsApp Lets Your iPhone Pics Actually Move
Meta's WhatsApp is just now adding support for Apple’s Live Photos and Android’s Motion Photos, a feature that’s been around for years. The update, announced September 29, lets users share moving photos with sound in their chats. Live Photos, which debuted with the iPhone 6s back in September 2015, capture a quick three-second clip alongside...
EA Just Got Bought in a $55B Deal—Here’s What It Means for Gamers
Electronic Arts (EA) has agreed to be acquired in a massive $55-billion US (about $76.5 billion CAD) all-cash deal by a consortium that includes Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The agreement, announced today, will see the investor group buy 100 per cent of EA’s shares for $210 each—a 25...
