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Koodo’s $55/50GB Promo Plan Now Available for All [Update]

Update May 17, 9:57am PDT: Looks like Koodo has removed this plan from its website. Virgin Plus doesn't have it anymore, so why would Koodo too? == On the weekend, we told you about how Telus-owned Koodo debuted a $55/50GB promo plan for most existing customers. The plan includes 50GB of 4G speed data and...

Beats Studios Buds+ Launching May 17, Says Teaser

Apple’s Beats Studio Buds+ have been leaked numerous times and now the official Beats account has teased something will be announced on May 17 at 7am PDT/10am EDT. https://twitter.com/beatsbydre/status/1658503870744612865 We’ve previously seen animation videos of these new Beats Studio Buds+ earbuds, which saw a transparent case teased. The Beats by Dre teaser similarly does the...

Xplore Hits 50% Milestone in Quebec Network Project

Xplore announced on Tuesday that it has successfully connected 16,000 premises to its fibre-to-the-premises network in Quebec, offering up to gigabit-speed internet access to residents and businesses. With partial support from the province’s Operation Haute Vitesse, this project will provide close to 30,000 premises across Les Sources, Pontiac, Vallée de la Gatineau, Papineau, and La...

New on Disney+ Canada: June 2023

We’re about to head into June and that means another list of what’s new on Disney+ Canada. The major highlight is the streaming premiere of James Cameron’s 'Avatar: The Way of the Water', coming on June 7. Check out the full list of new shows and movies coming to Disney+ Canada in June 2023 below:...

Bell Insures Fingers of Toronto Esports Team for $1 Million [VIDEO]

How much do you value your gaming fingers? Bell has announced a unique partnership with Toronto Ultra, the Canadian professional Call of Duty esports team. Each player on the team has had their fingers insured for $1 million, marking a first in Bell's history and a novel precedent in Canada's professional esports arena. This comes...

Eve Flare with Thread Debuts, Along with Shutter Switch

Germany-based smart home company Eve Systems, launched its Eve Flare with Thread support today, alongside a new Shutter Switch. The Eve Flare is a portable smart LED lamp that offers flexible ambiance lighting for any space. It supports wireless charging, six hours of light, and the convenience of voice command control via iPhone, iPad, Apple...

Microsoft Phone Link for iOS Now Available to All Windows 11 Users

Last month Microsoft announced it was rolling out Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 globally. On Monday, Microsoft provided an update to say Phone Link for iOS is now available to all Windows 11 users. Microsoft said last month that by “mid-May” all Windows 11 users would get access to Phone Link for iOS,...

Pride Theme Design for Apple Watch Inspired by Single-Cells, Not Pills

Apple's latest iOS 16.5 Release Candidate (RC) version 2 has revealed some tidbits about upcoming watch faces and features, according to findings by developer Steve Moser today. The details include updates for the Apple Watch Pride Watch Face and rumoured (and likely coming) Beats Studio Pro headphones. Moser revealed on Monday that the new Pride...

You Can Stream ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ on Disney+ in June

The much-anticipated streaming debut of James Cameron’s global blockbuster, "Avatar: The Way of Water," is slated for Wednesday, June 7 on Disney+ Canada, announced the latter on Monday. The streaming release will feature exclusive bonus content, including behind-the-scenes footage with filmmakers, cast, and crew. The film will also be available for streaming on Max (the...

Bell Offers Up to $30 Off 5G Plans, Matching Rogers Home Bundles

Earlier this month, Rogers launched some lower 5G plan pricing, while offering an even bigger discount for its newly-joined Shaw customers. Now, Bell has matched these Rogers 5G plan discounts, offering its own home bundles as well. Bell’s website (changed on Saturday) now states you can save up to $30/month on 5G wireless plans, in...

Bell’s Virgin Plus Offering $55/50GB Promo Plan

After writing about Telus-owned Koodo offering a $55/50GB promo plan for existing customers, Bell's Virgin Plus has this plan available on its website for new activations, added yesterday. The $55 plan includes 50GB of data and unlimited Canada-wide minutes and texting. It sits below the $55/8GB plan, and clearly is pushing new customers to pay...

Koodo Offering $55/50GB Promo Plan to Select Customers

Telus-owned Koodo is offering up a new promo plan targeting some existing customers. The plan is $55 per month and includes 50GB of data, along with unlimited Canada-wide calling and messaging. It also includes one free perk such as Premium Voicemail, Unlimited International SMS, Rollover Data, Speed Boost and Unlimited Long Distance Pack. According to...