Stories by Gary Ng

Bell's new brand platform says "Connection is everything" Bell’s years-long push to expand its fibre and 5G networks is nearing its final phase, according to Blaik Kirby, Group President of Consumer and Small & Medium Business. Speaking at Bell’s Investor Day — and later in an interview — Kirby said most of the company’s recent...

A couple of weeks ago, our neighbourhood experienced something that almost never happens — a random daytime power outage. Around 2:30 p.m., a transformer blew just up the road, knocking out power for the entire street. The timing was almost uncanny. Anker had recently sent us its new Solix portable power stations to test, including...

Back in August, Google held its Made by Google Pixel 10 keynote. The company unveiled its Pixel 10 series of devices including the Pixel 10 Pro, the Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Also announced in the summer was the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a, joining the Pixel...

Apple has released new software betas for developers today, including iOS and iPadOS 26.1 second betas and more. Here’s what’s available for download right now for developers, which comes two weeks after the first betas were released for this 26.1 build: Xcode 26.1 beta 2 (17B5035f) iOS 26.1 beta 2 (23B5059e) iPadOS 26.1 beta 2...

This has been one of the most anticipated Nest products for me—finally, a higher-resolution wired doorbell. Google sent me the new 3rd-gen Nest Doorbell to test, and here’s how it stacks up compared to the first-gen Nest Hello and the 2nd-gen. Installation was straightforward. Just make sure you’re drilling into something solid to mount the...

After updating to iOS 26, some people may find that iMessage no longer activates with their phone number. Apple has released a new support document detailing how to fix this problem (via MacRumors). This usually happens if your device has both an active SIM and an inactive SIM using the same number. When that’s the...

We’ve reached October 1 and that means the unofficial “tech-tober” is here. Yesterday we heard about new updates to Amazon’s home devices and security lineup. Today, it’s now Google’s turn to update its smart home lineup. Google has announced refreshed versions of its Nest cameras and doorbell. The new hardware focuses on sharper video, better...

Amazon is rolling out a lineup of new devices in Canada, as announced at its event today in New York City, covering smart TVs, Echo speakers, and home security gear. Pre-orders are open now, with most products shipping in mid-October. Here's a confirmed list of the new Amazon devices coming to Canada, with 16 total...

Prime Video Canada is stacking its October lineup with big-name premieres and fresh originals, with its full list of new shows and movies released today. Highlights include Play Dirty on October 1, starring Mark Wahlberg in a high-stakes heist thriller, the chilling family drama Stolen Girl on October 17, and Harlan Coben’s Lazarus on October...

Earlier this year, we reviewed the Govee Backlight 3 Lite. Now, Govee is back with the Backlight 3 Pro, which was first announced at IFA 2025, and it's a clear upgrade when comparing both. Installation was super simple again—the strip sticks on easily around the back of the TV, and the app setup takes just...

Apple has released new software updates today, which includes iOS 26.0.1 for the iPhone and more. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 26.0.1 (23A355) iPadOS 26.0.1 (23A355) macOS 26.0.1 (25A362) tvOS 26.0.1 (23J362) visionOS 26.0.1 (23M341) watchOS 26.0.1 (23R8362) This update includes important bug fixes and security improvements for iPhone, says Apple’s release...

Accessory maker NOMAD recently announced its latest lineup of cases and accessories for the iPhone 17 series, including new leather designs, rugged options, and updated screen protection. NOMAD sent us a bunch to go hands-on with, so here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new for the iPhone 17 series, and how they look when paired...