Stories by Austin Blake

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...

Google has quietly updated its ‘G’ icon for the first time in 10 years, which comes with a subtle change. According to 9to5Google, the Google app icon on iOS was first to get it, followed by the Android app. The new ‘G’ now blends the four colour sections as they transtition into each other. It’s...

Canada’s ‘Big 3’ telcos aren’t adding new customers like they used to, and the reason for the lack of growth? That’s due to immigration cuts, say the telecoms. According to Bloomberg, Bell, Rogers, and Telus together added fewer than 54,000 new mobile subscribers in the first quarter of 2025. That’s the weakest number in four...

OpenAI and Microsoft are locked in some intense negotiations that could decide the future of one of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence companies, reports the Financial Times. ChatGPT's parent company OpenAI, valued at $260 billion US, wants to restructure so it can eventually go public, while Microsoft, which has already invested over $13 billion, wants...