Stories by Gary Ng

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is initiating a consultation to enhance its Broadband Fund, aiming to bring high-speed internet and mobile services to more rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across the country. The Commission plans to streamline the application process and establish a dedicated funding stream for Indigenous communities, as well as support...

Twitter Blue, the premium subscription service from Twitter, is now available globally, offering subscribers an enhanced and personalized experience on the platform. The service is accessible through the web, iOS, and Android, although not all features are available on every platform. At the price of $8 USD/month or $84 USD per year on the web,...

After hearing about a Sonos Move 2 portable speaker back in February, we now have more details on what to possibly expect. Sonos is set to launch sales of its new Era 300 and Era 100 speakers, but now according to unnamed sources cited by The Verge, the audio giant is also working on the...

Dolby Laboratories and Amazon-owned Audible have announced the launch of Dolby Atmos on Audible, a collection of immersive, cinematic listening experiences featuring spatial sound. This collaboration announced today expands the possibilities of audio storytelling by showcasing the talents of actors, writers, directors, sound designers, and other creators across multiple genres, such as feature-length multi-cast productions,...

Zellers stores are back from the dead, now available as smaller stores within Hudson’s Bay locations, with the first wave now open in Ontario and Alberta. Hudson’s Bay Company announced last August it was reviving the iconic Zellers brand that closed in 2013, bringing back the stores as pop-ups within its Hudson’s Bay retail locations....

Telus looks to have added support for the ‘Convert to eSIM’ feature on eligible iPhones. Apple added electronic SIM (eSIM) cards starting with the iPhone XS lineup and iPhone XR in 2018. This allows iPhone customers to skip using physical SIM cards, while also adds an option to subscribe to eSIM lines such as for...

Apple is planning to invest $1 billion annually in producing movies for theatrical release, according to unnamed sources familiar with the company's plans, reports Bloomberg. This bold move aims to raise the iPhone maker's profile in Hollywood and attract more subscribers to its Apple TV+ streaming service. The tech giant has reportedly approached movie studios...

Bell says Exclusive Partner Program customers can save with a limited-time offer on wireless plans only on March 23, 2023. Bell has announced a one-day flash sale for its Exclusive Partner Program (EPP) customers, offering a $45 per month wireless plan that includes 20GB of data. This deal is only available today, March 23, 2023,...

Today, Minister of Rural Economic Development, Gudie Hutchings, shared an update on the federal government's progress in connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet. Hutchings spotlighted the High-speed Internet Access Dashboard, an online tool that is updated quarterly, enabling Canadians to track connectivity improvements across provinces and territories. Since 2014, high-speed Internet access has expanded from...

Bell has launched a new $60/15GB ‘Promo 15’ plan, that has non-shareable data. The plan has 15GB of data at up to 150 Mbps 4G speeds, with extra data billed at $20/1GB. You get SD video streaming quality and unlimited calling and messaging in Canada. The plan is similar to what Rogers has had for...

Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced the return of "Friday Night Baseball" for the 2023 season. The weekly doubleheader event will be available to all Apple TV+ subscribers on Fridays, featuring two marquee matchups with no local broadcast restrictions. Fans in 60 countries and regions can enjoy 25 weeks of action, starting on...

Pluto TV Canada announced today The Weather Network is now available on its free streaming service powered by ads. This is the first weather-related programming service on a Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) in the country, touts Pluto TV. The Weather Network's new FAST Channel on Pluto TV offers Canadians in-depth weather coverage for major...