Stories by Gary Ng

Google to ‘Shut Down’ YouTube on April Fools’ Day [VIDEO]

"Hide your kids, hide your wife…" Google has announced they have planned to shut down their video streaming service tomorrow as the following video announces it's "time to pick a winner". YouTube says it has been one giant video contest all along, and one winner will be picked and revealed in a decade in 2023,...

TubeTime Universal Infrared Remote for iPhone, iPad [Hands On]

Earlier this month we provided coverage of the TubeTime iOS app, a Canadian TV guide app that allows for an optional universal infrared remote connector to control your TV, PVR, DVD player, etc. This additional add-on costs $9.95 CDN (shipped) and plugs into the headphone jack on your iPhone or iPad to control your devices....

WIND Mobile Confirms iPhone 5 Compatibility, Says “Stay Tuned”

Earlier this week T-Mobile announced they would offer an AWS version of the iPhone 5, a firmware modified version of the existing Rogers/Bell/TELUS iPhone 5 to enable AWS band support. Since AWS has always been the limiting factor for iPhones, this news changes the game when it comes to our newer wireless entrants. Mobilicity, Videotron...

Apple Rumoured for Summertime ‘iRadio’ Launch Says Music Labels

Looks like more whispers have surfaced in regards to the rumoured 'iRadio' music streaming service from Apple. The Verge reports record label insiders have informed them the service is coming and Apple is aggressively pursuing a launch this summer: Much has been written about Apple's plan to launch a Pandora-esque service this year. Now multiple...

Apple Said to Launch Dedicated iOS Gaming Controller [Update]

Pocketgamer.biz reports Apple is set to launch an official gaming joypad, according to its anonymous developer sources at the 2013 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. …Apple has been active during the conference talking to developers about its plans and ensuring plenty of games will support the joypad at launch. It's been operating a meeting...

Rogers to Jump into Real Estate Business with Zoocasa Relaunch

Could your next real estate decision involve Rogers? It looks that way, as the Toronto Star reported last week the carrier is set to jump into the real estate business. How? It will relaunch its website Zoocasa.com in mid-May as a real estate shopping site for homebuyers. Part of this involved Rogers recently applying to...

Rumour Claims iPhone 5S Media Event Set for June 20th, Launch in July

As we round the corner into the month of April, we continue to get closer to June and July, which according to recent rumours could indicate Apple returning to a summer iPhone launch schedule. Macotakara is reporting the May 2013 issue of Apple enthusiast magazine MacFan is claiming Apple will hold a media event on June...

Facebook Said to Announce Android-Powered HTC Smartphone Next Week

Previous speculation noted Facebook had a mobile phone in the works (it never materialized), but now it appears this could become a reality. The social network sent out press invites today that noted "Come See Our New Home on Android," an event set to take place in one week on April 4th, at their Menlo Park...

Departing Rogers CEO Entitled to $18.5 Million Retirement Package

According to a proxy filed late Thursday afternoon, it was revealed Rogers CEO Nadir Mohamed will be entitled to a retirement package worth about $18.51 million when he retires from the company in January of 2014. The company announced his retirement on February 14th with a surprise after hours statement. Mohamed noted he would be...

TSN TradeCentre for iOS Updated to Stream 2013 NHL Trade Deadline

TSN TradeCentre for iOS has received an update today to bring the app up to speed for the fast approaching 2013 NHL trade deadline. TSN is known for their 10-hour flagship broadcast of TRADECENTRE '13 and you can watch it all live right from within the app, on top of its extensive news coverage. What's...