Stories by Austin Blake

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says Apple has yet to approve Fortnite’s return to the App Store, even though Epic submitted the app last Friday. Speaking on X, Sweeney warned that iOS players in the US could miss out on a big Fortnite update set for this Friday if Apple doesn’t act soon. In the...

Rogers-owned Fido looks to be giving out free data bonuses again for select customers (if you're lucky). Some customers logging into their online Fido accounts are seeing the 30GB data bonus, on top of a free 10GB data bonus doled out previously, according to RFD. This is a monthly data bonus so that’s an extra...

Apple has finally launched the next-generation of CarPlay, after announcing the feature back at WWDC in 2022. CarPlay Ultra is available today for drivers in Canada and the U.S. who order a new Aston Martin. Yes, even trying out CarPlay Ultra is expensive to start. In Canada, CarPlay Ultra will first be available on these...

Telus has launched a new entertainment bundle in parts of Ontario and Quebec that combines major streaming services with live TV channels. According to a company announcement, the new service allows customers to customize packages that include platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+ along with core TV channels. “At Telus, our customers...

Telus has revamped its Rewards program, but many customers on forums like RFD are calling it a downgrade, particularly for mobility customers. Under the old system, users earned 2% back in points on their pre-tax bill. For example, a $100 bill earned 2 points, and 29 points could be redeemed for a $25 gift card...

Telus has started targeting its Public Mobile customers with what it’s calling an “exclusive” PureFibre internet deal via text message. According to the text message send out this morning seen by iPhone in Canada, Telus says Public Mobile customer can get an “exclusive” PureFibre deal at $75 per month (regular $135), with a guarantee for...

Spotify announced today that its AI-powered DJ feature can now take music requests from users in real time. The update is rolling out to Premium subscribers in over 60 markets. The DJ tool, first launched to offer personalized music mixes, now lets users shape the playlist as they listen by speaking directly to it. For...

Google is adding more smarts to the driving experience with the introduction of Gemini AI to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, as announced at today's The Android Show: I/O Edition. The feature will start rolling out to Android Auto-supported vehicles in the coming months and to Google built-in models, including the Lincoln Nautilus,...

Google is rolling out a series of new security and privacy updates for Android devices in 2025 to help protect users from scams, fraud, and phone theft. A major new feature aims to block phone scammers who try to convince users to change device settings or download dangerous apps during a call. Android will now...

Robinhood is officially entering the Canadian market. The U.S. trading platform announced on Tuesday that it will acquire regulated Toronto-based crypto company WonderFi in a deal worth about $250 million CAD. WonderFi shareholders will be paid $0.36 per share in cash, a 41% premium over the company’s last closing price. The company has over $2.1...

Sonos has announced a new update for its Arc Ultra soundbar to improve how people hear dialogue more clearly when watching TV or movies. An update to the Speech Enhancement feature is rolling out today, May 13, and now offers four levels of adjustment (was previously 3) to make spoken words stand out—especially helpful for...

Public Mobile is giving customers a chance to earn extra credit by referring friends to sign up. From May 13 to 19, 2025, if you refer a friend who activates any plan priced at $29 or more, you’ll both get a $15 bonus credit. In other words, any 5G plan with Canada-US-Mexico applies for this...