Stories by Gary Ng

Apple has officially launched applications for its annual Swift Student Challenge, giving students three weeks to submit their projects. The challenge is designed to support young developers, creators, and entrepreneurs, providing them with a platform to showcase their coding skills. Participants will create app playgrounds—interactive coding projects that can be experienced in three minutes on...

Freedom Mobile today announced it has now expanded 5G+ network access to all plans, while debuting new promos for Lunar New Year, to go with more Roam Beyond offerings. "As part of our commitment to provide customers with worry-free wireless options, Freedom is improving the everyday lives of Canadians by making it easier and more...

Apple has just released iOS 18.3 for iPhone and also iPadOS 18.3 for iPad, as expected. For iOS 18.3, it’s coming in at about 922 MB, and Apple says it brings improvements to visual intelligence along with other enhancements, bug fixes and security updates. What’s new in iOS 18.3? Release notes are below... Visual intelligence...

Looks like we have a new trending AI chatbot in town, and it’s called DeepSeek, which was founded in China. DeepSeek released its AI assistant and it has now skyrocketed to the number one free app in Apple’s App Store in Canada and beyond, surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT. "Experience seamless interaction with DeepSeek's official AI assistant...

Back in early 2023, Telus confirmed it had acquired independent internet service provider, Altima. Altima Telecom is based in Richmond, B.C. and was acquired by Telus in June 2022. Currently, Altima offers customers services through Telus subsidiary, Koodo, servicing B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Services include internet, Stream+, wireless plans and wireless home phone....

Last fall, Amazon announced a new larger Echo Show 21, its all-in-one smart display meant for your living room or kitchen. Amazon recently sent us the Echo Show 21 for a hands-on review, so let’s check out what it’s all about. This Echo Show 21 is their largest yet with its 21-inch full HD display...

Apple has released a minor software update for Apple TV users, as tvOS 18.2.1 is now available for download. This aligns with 18.2.1 which is the current version for the iPhone and iPad, released 10 days ago. Apple’s release notes for tvOS 18.2.1 explain the update "addresses an issue where data may not sync correctly...

Apple today has released new software betas today for developers, including iOS 18.3 beta 3 and more, coming nine days after the previous releases. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 18.3 beta 3 (22D5055b) iPadOS 18.3 beta 3 (22D5055b) macOS 15.3 beta 3 (24D5055b) visionOS 2.3 beta 3 (22N5894a) As for what’s new...

This could be a sign of good things to come. Apple Canada has dropped its financing rate back to 0% for the iPhone, through its partner Affirm. As far back as 2021, Apple had 0% interest payments for iPhone, iPad and Mac. But ahead of the iPhone 15 series launch in 2023, Apple increased interest-free...

If you watch TV at night, installing bias lighting behind your TV can help reduce eye strain and  make contrast easier on your eyes. Govee recently sent us their TV Backlight 3 Lite to check out, so let’s take a quick review at what it can do. The TV Backlight 3 Lite is controlled by...

Sonos has announced that Patrick Spence is stepping down as CEO and Board Member, effective immediately. Tom Conrad, a long-serving independent Board member, has been appointed Interim CEO, said Sonos on Monday. The company is now searching for a permanent CEO with help from an executive search firm. The leadership change comes after recent challenges,...

The Eve Light Switch is an excellent addition to a smart home, especially if you're already using Apple HomeKit. Eve sent us their latest switch to check out. The switch also supports Samsung SmartThings, Alexa and Google Home. Only HomeKit lets you use built-in schedules, see time and duration stats and adjust the status LED...