Stories by Gary Ng

CIBC and Rogers To Unveil an ‘Exciting Innovation’ Tomorrow

The following press release was sent out today: CIBC and Rogers Communications will announce an exciting new mobile innovation for Canadians. Speculation would assume it is related to some sort of mobile payment solution announcement. A report earlier today noted Canada's major financial institution along with our 'Big 3' carriers had agreed to a set...

Apple Ranks Second to Amazon in ForeSee E-Retail Satisfaction Survey

Which companies are you most satisfied with when shopping online? According to the latest ForeSee E-Retail Satisfaction Index, Apple has risen 5 points to trail the leader, Amazon. The scale used is a 0-100 point index and overall, Apple is in a two-way tie with QVC, but topped the Consumer Brand Manufacturer and Computers and...

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Adopted His Hiring Process From Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg seated next to President Obama, February 2011. The New York Times has profiled the 'education' of Mark Zuckerberg, essentially outlining all the people that have influenced the Facebook founder. One of those, as we know is the late Apple CEO, Steve Jobs. Jobs admitted in the Walter Isaacson biography he...

Bell Debuts $27.50 and $50 Fab Promo Plans Today

Today Bell has released some new 'Fab Promo Plans' that include My5 and My10. Here's what's available... Fab 5 & Text Promo: $27.50 (not for the iPhone) For 'messaging devices' Unlimited text, picture, video messaging 150 anytime minutes Unlimited evening and weekends from 6pm-7am Fab 5; unlimited talk to 5 numbers Call waiting, call conferencing...

$50 iTunes Cards on Sale for $40 at Best Buy Locations

Just a quick note on some iTunes cards sales. Best Buy currently has $50 cards on sale for $40 (20% off) as listed in their weekly flyer for May 11-17th. Also, Rexall Drugs locations (at least those in Ontario) also have discounts on iTunes cards, a $25 card for $20 but requires a coupon. iTunes...

iCloud Beta Site Reveal Notes and Reminders Coming Soon

Does Apple have plans for Notes and Reminders for iCloud.com in iOS 6? According to a tweet by developer Steve Stroughton-Smith, a screenshot shows the additional placeholders for Notes and Reminders. A quick test ourselves shows that beta.icloud.com is indeed live right now (it probably will be pulled soon) and does show the two additional...

Roam Mobility SIM Swap Program Offers Up Free SIM Cards

Roam Mobility, the Vancouver-based company that plans to make your US roaming easier recently introduced a free SIM swap program. Send them your US SIM card and in return they'll make you a free Roam Mobility SIM (a $20 value). They have both regular SIM and microSIM cards available. How to get a free Roam Mobility...