Stories by Austin Blake

The OnePlus Pad 3 is finally official, and after going hands-on and attending the company’s media briefing, it’s clear this isn’t just a sequel—it’s a serious contender for the best Android tablet of the year. With its ultra-thin aluminum body, vivid 13.2-inch display, and powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, the Pad 3 delivers premium performance...

Rogers has received the green light from five major sports leagues for its $4.7-billion purchase of BCE’s 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). BCE is the parent company of Bell. The move brings Rogers closer to holding a 75% majority stake in the company behind some of Canada’s biggest sports teams. The...

Apple is preparing to roll out several new AirPods features, with announcements expected at its WWDC 2025 keynote, according to 9to5Mac. The site shared new features yesterday citing reliable unnamed sources. These updates aim to improve usability across different scenarios—from falling asleep with music on to snapping photos hands-free. Check out what’s apparently coming below......

Fortnite will officially be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5 (Switch 2 launch day), bringing a long list of performance and visual upgrades, along with some new control options aimed at hardcore fans. As announced by the Fortnite Team on Wednesday, the game now runs at 60 FPS on Switch 2 with...

Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 has a safety feature you’ll want to pay attention to before peeling off anything. According to the official safety manual, the screen on the Switch 2 includes a protective film layer designed to stop shattered glass from scattering if the screen gets damaged. It looks like a removable layer—but you’re not...

Canadians are getting more for less when it comes to wireless and internet service, according to the latest PwC report commissioned by the Canadian Telecommunications Association (CTA), which represents telecoms in Canada. The report shared today says there has been a 50.4% decline in wireless prices from January 2020 to December 2024, and 6.4% for...

Sony is bringing back its State of Play livestream on Tuesday, June 4, promising fresh updates and announcements for upcoming PlayStation 5 titles. The broadcast will go live at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET / 11 p.m. CEST on YouTube and Twitch. The 40-minute event will showcase a selection of games from developers...

Tim Hortons is showing its support for the Edmonton Oilers during the 2025 Stanley Cup Final (Game 1 kicks off on Wednesday) with limited-time offers for fans in Edmonton and across Canada. Starting tomorrow, select Tim Hortons locations in Edmonton will serve hot drinks in special-edition orange cups featuring the Oilers logo and the message...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has increased its referrals once again for a limited time. When you refer a friend to Public Mobile, you normally get $10 and so does your friend. But from now until June 9, there’s an extra $15 bonus credit on top, for a total of $25 each. Last month, Public Mobile launched...

SaskTel is stepping in to support customers affected by wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan by waiving certain fees and service charges. From May 31 to June 16, 2025, SaskTel will automatically waive all data overage charges for customers living in several impacted communities, including Pelican Narrows, Creighton, Southend, and Weyakwin, among others. “We want families to...

In a rare interview with the Financial Times, Laurene Powell Jobs — the widow of Steve Jobs — and longtime Apple designer Sir Jony Ive reflect on their decades-long bond, the legacy of their creative work with Steve, and their latest mission: reshaping how we interact with technology in the age of artificial intelligence. “I’m...

Apple is preparing to name the next version of its Mac operating system macOS Tahoe, marking the third major redesign in the California-themed naming era, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter. Since 2013, Apple’s “crack marketing team” as it calls it, has used notable California locations as names for macOS,...