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Koodo ‘Winback’ Deal Offers $20 for 40GB and Free Perks
Did you leave Telus-owned Koodo recently? If so, you might have luck with a special ‘winback’ plan to lure you back to the company. A customer who called the Koodo winback line at 1-833-896-0450 was offered a strong promotional deal after switching away from the carrier, as detailed on RFD. The offer includes 40GB of...
Here’s Everything Wealthsimple Just Unveiled to Replace Your Bank
Wealthsimple is aiming to flip traditional banking on its head. In a new presentation titled The End of Banking today, the Toronto-based fintech unveiled a sweeping set of new features meant to replace many of the services Canadians rely on banks for — and then some. CEO Mike Katchen told over viewers that “Canadians deserve...
iPhone Parental Controls Just Got a Major Upgrade in iOS 26
Apple is rolling out new features in its upcoming software updates to help parents better manage how kids and teens use their devices. Starting this fall with iOS 26 and other platform updates, parents will have more tools to ensure their children have age-appropriate experiences from the moment they pick up an Apple device. The...
iOS 26 Walkthrough: Here are 125+ New Features and Changes
Apple’s iOS 26 is now in beta, and it brings a massive upgrade over iOS 18, starting with the new Liquid Glass design. Brandon Butch has completed another iOS deep dive, this time comparing iOS 26 to iOS 18 side-by-side (which is super helpful to see the real differences), showing off more than 125 new...
Sonos Ace Headphones Get Major Update: What’s New
Sonos is giving its Ace headphones a serious boost, rolling out a free software update that adds surround sound, shared TV audio, smarter noise cancelling, and better call quality. The biggest change is a new feature called TrueCinema. It’s designed to make your headphones sound like a full surround system by mapping the acoustics of...
Bill C-2 Lets Ottawa Take Your Data and Gag Telecoms for a Year
A new federal bill is raising alarm bells over digital privacy in Canada. Bill C-2, originally intended to address border-related issues, quietly includes sweeping powers that would allow a wide range of government agencies to demand Internet subscriber data—without a warrant. University of Ottawa law professor and leading digital rights expert Dr. Michael Geist says...
Apple Games App Is Here: Everything You Need to Know
At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled a brand-new app called Apple Games — a centralized hub where users can find all their games, connect with friends, and stay in the loop with live events and updates. The announcement falls in line with rumours from last fall and this spring ahead of WWDC. The idea is simple:...
tvOS 26: Which Apple TVs Can Get the Update and All Features?
Apple today unveiled tvOS 26 with a new design, the latest software update for Apple TV, during its WWDC 2025 keynote. The update brings a new Liquid Glass design, better AirPlay speaker support, smarter user profiles, and even a karaoke mode for Apple Music. Here’s what you need to know. Apple TVs That Support tvOS...
Which Apple Watches Support watchOS 26? See the Full List
Apple today announced watchOS 26, its latest software update for Apple Watch, during its WWDC 2025 keynote. The update brings a refreshed design, new features like a wrist-flick gesture to dismiss alerts, and a new AI fitness coach called Workout Buddy. The update will be available this fall and is free for supported devices. Apple...
Which iPads Support iPadOS 26? Here’s the Complete List
Apple has revealed which iPads will be able to run iPadOS 26, its latest software update announced at WWDC 2025. The update brings a refreshed look, new multitasking features, and tools powered by Apple Intelligence—though not all iPads will support the AI features. Here’s the full list of iPads that support iPadOS 26: iPad Pro...
Everything New in visionOS 26 for Apple Vision Pro Users
Unveiled at WWDC 2025, the latest software update for Apple Vision Pro brings major new features—from floating widgets and lifelike Personas to spatial scenes powered by AI. There’s even support for PlayStation VR2 controllers and immersive 360° video. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s new in visionOS 26 (if you can afford a $5,000 Vision...
iPadOS 26 Makes Your iPad Feel Like a Mac—Here’s What’s New
Apple just unveiled iPadOS 26 at WWDC, and it’s the biggest iPad update ever. From a redesigned interface to smarter AI features and a serious upgrade to multitasking, iPadOS 26 pushes the iPad closer to being a full-blown computer (well, not quite yet)—while keeping the simplicity users love, according to the company. “iPadOS 26 is...
