Stories by Gary Ng

Apple is reportedly developing a journaling app that will be included for free for iPhone, reports the Wall Street Journal. The app is code-named “Jurassic” and will help users track their daily activities, thoughts, and mental well-being, according to sources. This move apparently aligns with the company's increased focus on mental and physical health technology,...

Twitter made it clear they were removing legacy verified checkmarks from profiles today, and the company did just that. The move pushes Twitter users towards the Twitter Blue service that costs $10 CAD per month, or $105 CAD per year ($8.75/month) when purchased on the web (it’s more expensive on iOS and Android due to...

Summary: Rogers adds former ISED Minister Navdeep Bains and more to executive team. Appointments aim to bolster corporate affairs, digital economy, and brand management. Following merger, ex-Shaw executives Brad Shaw and Trevor English join Rogers' Board. Rogers has announced key appointments to its executive leadership team, focusing on corporate affairs, transformation, and brand communication. Navdeep...

Bell has announced its plan to extend its pure fibre Internet service to consumers and businesses in Leamington, Ontario. As part of the company's capital investment in next-generation network infrastructure, the expansion will offer all-fibre broadband access to approximately 7,000 additional locations in Leamington by 2024. "We are proud to provide our pure fibre connection...

20th Century Studios has released a new trailer and poster for the upcoming comedy remake of "White Men Can't Jump," scheduled to begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ in Canada on May 19, 2023. The modern take on the 1992 classic film highlights the streetball hustling culture in Los Angeles. It stars Sinqua Walls as Kamal,...

Summary: Viaplay has entered a multi-year partnership with Roku to offer its streaming service to subscribers in the US, Canada, and the UK. North American subscribers can access over 1,500 hours of content, including Nordic Noir dramas, while UK viewers gain access to live sports events. Viaplay's collaboration with Roku aims to expand the reach...

Summary: CBC/Radio-Canada, supported by the Global Task Force, demands Twitter change the "Government-funded Media" label to "Publicly-funded media." The 'misleading' label undermines the editorial independence and autonomy of CBC/Radio-Canada and other public broadcasters, including ABC, KBS, and RNZ. Earlier this month, Twitter changed the BBC's label to "Publicly-funded media" after facing objections, highlighting a similar...

Summary: Bell CEO responds to Minister Champagne's letter urging telcos to work together for TTC wireless. Three collaboration options proposed to improve TTC wireless service. Bell and Telus offer $10M to TTC to buy BAI Canada contract. Bell CEO, Mirko Bibic, has responded to Canada's Minister of Innovation, François-Philippe Champagne's letter regarding the lack of mobile...

Summary: Amazon Luna expands to Samsung Gaming Hub on 2021-2023 Samsung Smart TVs in Canada, Germany, and the UK. Samsung TV owners can enjoy high-quality gaming without additional hardware. Amazon Prime members can access a rotating selection of games and subscribe to various game libraries through Luna's offerings. Amazon Luna, the cloud gaming service from...

Summary: Menu Bar Controller for Sonos 5.1 update introduces Guest Mode and MiniPlayer. Guest Mode allows users to control Sonos systems on the same WLAN without needing the owner's account. MiniPlayer displays current song and album art on Mac desktops, providing up-to-date information via push notifications. Menu Bar Controller for Sonos (MBC), which lets you...

Apple announced its latest achievements towards its goal of making every product carbon neutral by 2030, ahead of Earth Day on April 22, 2023, while also detailing how it's celebrating with customers across its services. This includes a new framework to share the reduced climate impact of new iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air, and Apple Watch...

Summary: Thieves enable "recovery key" on stolen iPhones, locking victims out of their Apple accounts. Victims in at least nine US cities report similar incidents, struggling to regain access to data. Apple is investigating additional protections but faces criticism for lack of alternative recovery methods. Thieves are using a lesser-known iPhone security setting to lock...