Stories by Austin Blake

Bell Media is making a strategic investment in independent production company Blink49 Studios, known for producing both scripted and unscripted content across Canada, the U.S., and Europe. The deal, expected to close this fall, will deepen the two companies' existing relationship and includes a new production and distribution partnership alongside global studio FIFTH SEASON. The...

Freedom Mobile is running a limited-time event-exclusive promo at the Oshawa Peony Festival, offering 80GB of Canada-U.S.-Mexico data for just $35/month, plus 15GB of Roam Beyond data for use in over 100 destinations. This plan normally priced at $45 per month on the Freedom Mobile website, but you can save $10/month off if you sign...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has revamped its 4G plans list today, bringing back a 20GB plan from earlier this year. The new $29/20GB plan with 4G data is now available, but it now costs $3 more than it did in April. The plan gives you unlimited talk and text in Canada, to go with 20GB of...

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump may be feuding in an ugly public spat, but that won’t be enough to bring Starlink back to Ontario. On Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed that the province has no plans to restart a previously cancelled $100 million CAD satellite internet deal with Musk’s company, SpaceX. The project...

As wildfires continue to affect regions across Canada, SpaceX's Starlink is stepping in to keep people connected. The satellite internet provider has announced it is offering one month of free service to residents in fire-impacted areas, a move that could make a real difference for those cut off from traditional networks (via Tesla North). Unlike...

For the third year in a row, the American Express App has been named the top-rated credit card mobile app in Canada, according to the J.D. Power 2025 Canada Credit Card Mobile App Satisfaction Study. The annual study looks at customer satisfaction in four areas: navigation, visual appeal, speed, and content. American Express earned the...

Two Ontario men—Antonio and Marshall Macciacchera—are being sued by some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Bell, Rogers, Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros., for allegedly operating a large-scale TV piracy service that generated millions in revenue. According to a report by the Vaughan Citizen, the father and son are accused of illegally streaming TV...

Thirteen federally regulated financial institutions—including Canada’s six largest banks—have agreed to improve their low-cost and no-cost bank accounts as part of a new federal commitment, the government announced today. Starting December 1, 2025, all participating banks will offer accounts that: Cost no more than $4 per month Include 50% more debit transactions, such as Interac...

Bell Media says Crave will be getting a major overhaul by the end of 2025. The new version will include over 30% more content, a redesigned user experience, and both paid and free options. For paying subscribers, the upgraded Crave will include content from HBO and Max Originals, Crave Originals, CTV, Noovo, Bell Media specialty...

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......