Stories by Gary Ng

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation to Create Original Animated Series

Netflix has announced it is set to create yet another original series for its online streaming service, this time a show for kids as part of a collaboration with DreamWorks Animations: "Families love Netflix, so creating an original series for kids was a natural for us. And we're doing it in a big way by...

Pebble Releases PebbleOS v1.8 for its SmartWatch

Pebble has announced the release of PebbleOS v1.8 for its e-paper watch to bring some improvements and bug fixes. The release includes the following and should show up within the Pebble iOS app under updates: What's New Improved backlight control. Now configurable in the display settings menu. New option "AUTO" which controls the backlight using...

TELUS 4G LTE Network Launches in Charlottetown

TELUS continues to roll out its 4G LTE network across Canada and today it has announced the official launch in Charlottetown, with further expansion planned for PEI thoughout 2013. “TELUS’ ongoing commitment to offer the best experience for our customers continues with today’s launch of our 4G LTE service in Charlottetown,” said Ken Power, director...

Kwaga Sells Boxcar to ProcessOne, iPhone 5 and iOS 6 Support Coming

Last July iOS push notification service Boxcar was aquired by Kwaga. At the time it was reported both companies were set to improve and keep Boxcar running. Fast forward seven months later and now Kwaga has sold Boxcar to ProcessOne, a company with over 10 years of messaging experience. Philippe Laval, CEO of Kwaga: “We’ve...

#BellLetsTalk Day is Today, RT to Contribute to Mental Health

Today is Bell Canada's Let's Talk Day, their mental health initiative part of a 5 year, $50 million charitable program aimed to reach out through four action pillars: anti-stigma, care and access, research, and workplace best practices. Bell Let's Talk Day is a major driver of Bell's funding for Canadian mental health programs. On February...

Evasi0n 1.3 Download Released to Support iOS 6.1.1 on the iPhone 4S

The Evad3rs jailbreak team has released an updated version of their jailbreak tool to support the iPhone 4S running iOS 6.1.1, released earlier today by Apple. Evasi0n 1.3 is now available for download and doesn't contain any other bug fixes or changes according to the change log, other than support for iOS 6.1.1 on the...

EA Announces Real Racing 3 Will Launch for Free on Feb. 28th

EA has announced Real Racing 3 will be released worldwide on February 28th and will be based on a freemium model with in-app purchases: Today we announced Real Racing 3 will be free. And yes, Real Racing 3 was designed from the ground up to be a free to play experience. We are so excited...

Evasi0n Can Jailbreak iOS 6.1.1, iPhone 4S Update Coming

Earlier today Apple released iOS 6.1.1 for iPhone 4S users to address 3G performance issues. For jailbroken iPhone 4S users, @planetbeing from the evad3rs jailbreak team has noted "the JB still works fine" and an update to evasi0n will be released soon to recognize the iPhone 4S on iOS 6.1.1: https://twitter.com/planetbeing/status/301074594247348224 It appears Apple has...

Consumer Groups to CRTC: Apply Wireless Code to Existing, New Contracts

Today marks the first day of the CRTC proceeding on the draft wireless code. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Consumers’ Association of Canada, and Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations of British Columbia released their oral comments towards the draft wireless code. One of the major points they stressed to the CRTC was to have the draft wireless code...

TELUS Offering Refurbished 16GB iPhone 5 for $0 on Contract

For those looking to sign a three year contract for the iPhone 5, you can get 'refreshed' 16GB models from TELUS for $0 on a three year term. Available in both black and white, it will require a minimum $50 monthly spend. The regular price for the iPhone 5 on contract is $179+tax. A new...

Apple Releases iOS 6.1.1 for Download for the iPhone 4S [Update]

Apple has released iOS 6.1.1 and currently is showing up as an OTA update on the iPhone 4S with the following description to address 3G issues: This update fixes an issue that could impact cellular performance and reliability for iPhone 4S. Earlier today it was reported Apple was set to release iOS 6.1.1 to address...