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Rogers Lowers Price of 5G Plans, Extra Discounts for Shaw Customers

Rogers has announced some major changes for its 5G plans, lowering the price of select plans with bundles and also doubling the data for its entry unlimited plan. 5G wireless plans now start at $65 per month but they get cheaper if you bundle your cell phone with a Shaw home service, leveraging the company’s...

Google Pixel 7a Specs and Features Allegedly Leak

Last month we saw an alleged Google Pixel 7a leak, showcasing new colours grey, white and blue. Now, it appears these seem to be the real deal, if the latest alleged leaks are true. According to images shared by WinFuture’s Roland Quandt on Tuesday, he shared what appear to be marketing details for the Pixel...

How to Set Up Passkeys for your Google Account on iPhone, Mac

Google today announced passkeys for Google Accounts, kicking off the start of a "password-less future" for logging into your accounts with the company. Passkeys are a joint effort between Google, Apple, Microsoft and the FIDO Alliance to bring a more secure alternative than your typical “password123” passwords. Instead, using biometric security from your devices, you...

Google Launches Passkeys for Password-Free Sign-In

In an effort to move towards a "passwordless future," Google has begun rolling out passkeys across Google Accounts on all major platforms. Developed in collaboration with FIDO Alliance, Apple, and Microsoft, passkeys offer a more secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional passwords, which can be frustrating to remember and vulnerable if compromised. Passkeys allow users...

You Can Now Play Fortnite on Amazon Luna, Free for Prime Members

Amazon and Epic Games have joined forces to bring Fortnite, one of the world's largest games with over 500 million registered accounts, to Amazon Luna's cloud gaming service. Available in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and the UK, Amazon Prime members can now enjoy playing Fortnite as part of their Prime membership. Other customers can play...

Bell, Air Canada to Launch Free In-flight Messaging on iPhone, Android and More

Air Canada and Bell have announced a multi-year partnership aimed at enhancing in-flight connectivity and customer experiences, with a focus on benefits for newcomers and visitors to Canada. Beginning on May 15, Aeroplan members worldwide will enjoy free messaging on Wi-Fi equipped aircraft across Air Canada's fleet, including Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express...

iOS 16.5 Beta 4 Download and More Released for Developers

Apple on Tuesday morning released its next betas for developers, as iOS 16.5 beta 4 and more are now available for download. Check out what’s available to download and test right now for developers below: iOS 16.5 beta 4 (20F5059a) iPadOS 16.5 beta 4 (20F5059a) macOS 13.4 beta 4 (22F5059b) watchOS 9.5 beta 4 (20T5560a)...

PRESTO Interac Debit Tap Payments Now Available in Ontario

Starting today, May 2, transit users across various participating municipal transit systems in Ontario can now use their Interac debit or credit cards for payments on PRESTO devices. The participating transit systems include GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay in Mississauga, Oakville Transit, York Region Transit,...

Rogers Unlimited Wireless Plans Get ‘Online Only Offer’ Pricing

Rogers recently updated their website to now show their unlimited data plan pricing as “online only offers”. Here’s what’s showing right now on the Rogers website: Infinite Essential - $85/25GB (up to 250 Mbps speeds) Infinite Extra - $95/50GB (up to 1 Gbps speeds) Infinite Premium - $105/100GB (up to 1 Gbps speeds) These three...

You Can Stream Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ on Prime Video Next Week

Today, Amazon Studios, in collaboration with Skydance Sports, Mandalay Pictures, and Artists Equity, announced that the highly anticipated film "Air," directed by Ben Affleck, will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting May 12 in over 240 countries and territories—including Canada, baby. This is great news for fans wanting to stream ‘Air’, as it...

Bell Media’s Crave Signs Multi-Year Deal for HBO Content and More

Bell Media has entered into a long-term exclusive licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, making Crave the Canadian home for the studio's programming. This deal will also bring Warner Bros. Discovery's iconic content to CTV, CTV.ca, the CTV app, and Bell Media's specialty channels. Under the agreement, Crave will showcase a wide range of content...

Freedom Mobile Explains to Customers How ‘Service is Getting Better’

Freedom Mobile has updated its website with a new section called ‘Customer Promise’ that details how “service is getting better”,” and also how “we’re just getting started." The website comes after many Freedom Mobile customers started noticing their free 10% data bonus from new owner Videotron has started rolling out. The promises from Freedom Mobile...