Stories by Gary Ng
Nintendo Releases Final Trailer for Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [VIDEO]
Nintendo on Thursday has released the final trailer for its highly-anticipated title, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, set to debut on Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023. The final trailer shows off what Link is up to in the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and spans just under four minutes. It offers the...
Apple Plans 100 Percent Recycled Cobalt in Batteries by 2025
Summary: Apple plans to use only recycled cobalt in all its batteries by 2025. Apple aims to use recycled materials for magnets and circuit boards in its products by 2025. Apple already uses recycled materials in a significant portion of its products. Apple announced on Thursday it has set a new 2025 target to use...
Virgin Plus Increases Prices of Some Plans, Matching Fido and Koodo
Summary: Virgin Plus has increased select plans by $2 The expected changes match competitors Fido and Koodo The 20GB plan was as cheap as $30 during Black Friday As expected, Bell’s Virgin Plus has increased select bring your own phone prices to match rivals Fido and Koodo. Virgin Plus updated its website on Thursday to...
tvOS 16.4.1 Download Now Available for Apple TV
Apple has released tvOS 16.4.1 for the Apple TV HD and all models of its Apple TV 4K, with build 20L498 now available. According to Apple, this update doesn't have any published Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE). Earlier this week, Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.5 and iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5...
Fido Increases the Prices of Select Plans, Copying Koodo
Summary: Fido has increased select plans by $2 per month The price changes have seemingly matched price increases by Koodo Virgin Plus will likely follow suit today or tomorrow After Koodo increased some prices last night (we had a story scheduled first thing this morning) by $2 per month, we’re now seeing competitors do the...
SaskTel Seeks Public Input on Melfort Cell Tower Proposal
Summary: SaskTel proposes a cell tower in Melfort, prompting public consultation. Melfort City Council approves the consultation plan, though not unanimously. The tower aims to improve cellular coverage in Melfort and the surrounding area. SaskTel is planning to solicit public feedback regarding the proposed construction of a large cell tower in Melfort. The crown corporation...
Bell Sues Copper Thief to Send Message to Vandals
Summary: Bell faces 170+ copper theft incidents, causing over $3 million in damages. These thefts lead to service interruptions, affecting customers and emergency service access. Bell takes legal action and calls for government help to increase fines and protect critical infrastructure. Bell's network has been grappling with a surge in copper theft incidents, with over...
Koodo Increases Prices of Tab Plans and Select BYOD Plans
Summary: Koodo price increases of $2 per month have been applied to select plans. Minimum monthly plans for Tab contracts have gone up in price. Select bring your own device plans have also gone up in price. Telus-owned Koodo has increased the starting prices of Tab plans and also select bring your own device (BYOD)...
Rogers to Start Talks with Other Carriers to Join TTC Subway Network
After Rogers acquired BAI Canada on Monday evening, thusly taking over cellular and Wi-Fi networks for the TTC subway, other rivals such as Telus and Bell were not too pleased control is now in the hands of one company. Will Telus and Bell customers ever get TTC subway network access? At this point it’s unknown....
Telus Challenges TTC to Open Up Rogers Subway Network [u]
With Rogers now commanding the TTC’s subway network for cellular and Wi-Fi—by purchasing BAI Canada—other wireless rivals aren’t too happy about the decision. Earlier today, we told you about how Bell found the Rogers acquisition of BAI Canada “surprising,” slamming the TTC in the process for not making the deal an open bidding process. Now,...
Bell Slams TTC for Rogers Subway Network without Open Bidding [u]
In a late announcement on Monday evening, Rogers announced it had acquired BAI Canada, thusly taking over control of Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway networks, including cellular and Wi-Fi. The news came as critics had blasted the TTC and its lack of cellular coverage from the ‘Big 3’ for rider safety, aside from Freedom Mobile....
Bell MTS Announces Broadband Expansion in Manitoba
Summary: Bell MTS unveils broadband expansion in six Manitoba communities. Expansion offers high-speed fibre connections and access to Fibe TV. Over $1.3 billion invested by Bell MTS since 2017 in broadband infrastructure. Bell MTS has revealed plans to extend its broadband network in Manitoba, connecting more communities to economic opportunities with all-fibre connections in locations...
