Stories by Gary Ng
New Apple Watch Ultra Ad Debuts: ‘Call to the Wild’ [VIDEO]
Apple has shared a new ad for its latest Apple Watch Ultra, titled “Call to the Wild”. The ad shows the new watch in a variety of extreme conditions, touting its durability for adventures. "Meet the new Apple Watch Ultra. With a robust titanium case, our biggest, brightest Apple Watch display ever, a customizable Action...
Popular Transit App ‘Rocketman’ Shutting Down in November
Popular transit app, Rocketman, announced this week it will be shutting down its services and app on November 17, 2022. "Since 2019, the Rocketman team has worked hard to provide commuters peace of mind. We’ve built a strong community of Canadians going from A to B and are incredibly proud of the value we’ve delivered,”...
Google Pixel Watch: Hands-On and Unboxing
Google last week announced their new Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and for the first time, its first Pixel Watch. The new Pixel Watch is available in just Wi-Fi at $449.99 CAD, or a 4G LTE version at $529.99 CAD that can connect to Telus and Bell (not Rogers; you’ll need a monthly smartwatch plan...
You Can Now Buy Google’s Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch in Canada
Google has officially launched sales of its new Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch devices today. The new flagship Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones gain an updated design, while being powered by the next-generation Google Tensor G2 chip, along with camera upgrades, to go with face unlock. The Pixel Watch is...
Original 2007 iPhone in Sealed Box Expected to Top $48,000 CAD in Auction
According to New Orleans-based LCG Auctions, a rare factory-sealed Apple iPhone from 2007 is expected to top records. Apple’s first iPhone launched on June 29, 2007 and cost $599 USD with 8GB of storage, in what has been one of the most influential products ever made. According to LCG Auctions, a similar sealed original iPhone...
Netflix Basic with Ads Pricing in Canada: $5.99/month, Launches November
Netflix has announced its new ad-supported tier in Canada will cost $5.99 CAD per month and launch on November 1, 2022, in line with rumours from last month. This service will cost $6.99 USD in the United States when it launches there on November 3. Netflix Basic with ads pricing in Canada at $5.99 CAD...
Apple Card to Gain Savings Account, Still Not Available in Canada
Apple Card, the credit card for iPhone users in the U.S., is set to gain a new high-yield Saving account in the coming months, from Goldman Sachs. According to Apple, the Daily Cash earned from everyday purchases made with Apple Card will be automatically deposited into this Savings account. Users will also be able to...
1Password 8 Launches on Apple Watch
You can now download 1Password 8 for Apple Watch, an all-new version of the app made for the iPhone maker’s wearable device. This latest version of 1Password 8 for Apple Watch works even when your iPhone isn’t with you and even when no internet connection is available. You’ll be able to access your passwords including...
Rogers Business Launches Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile
Rogers Business announced on Wednesday it has launched Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile (formerly known as Operator Connect Mobile) in Canada. This business solution allows mobile devices with Microsoft Teams to make and receive calls, all from a single business number. Rogers says it is the first operator in Canada to offer the Microsoft Teams solution,...
Google Pixel 7 (Snow) Hands-On and Unboxing
Last week, Google unveiled the final details on their new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, along with Pixel Watch. We got the chance to go hands-on with the new Pixel 7 and play around with it. Overall, it’s a solid smartphone from Google for those that are tied deeply to the company’s ecosystem...
Microsoft Says Apple Music, TV App, iCloud Photos Coming to Windows; Xbox Debuts Apple Music
Microsoft today announced a new line of Surface devices that it says is ready to “take the Windows PC into the next era of computing." Beyond new hardware, Microsoft also announced new Apple integrations and apps that are coming to Windows devices and Xbox consoles. Windows 11 and its Photos app will get new integration...
Meta Quest Pro VR Headset Unveiled: Pre-Order in Canada for $2,299
Mark Zuckerberg announced at Meta Connect 2022 today the next-generation Meta Quest Pro virtual reality (VR) headset, which the company says is their newest and most advanced to enter the Metaverse with. Meta Quest Pro is available for pre-order today in Canada, priced from $2,299.99 CAD and will launch on October 25, 2022, with retailers...