Stories by Gary Ng

Apple has officially pulled back the curtain on its latest batch of emojis with the release of iOS 26.4 beta 4 this morning. This update gives us the first look at several highly anticipated designs from the Unicode 2025 list, including a distorted face, an orca, and a classic treasure chest. The new collection features...

Freedom Mobile continues to put pressure on Rogers, Telus and Bell. As we head into spring break, the company has just launched a pretty good deal for a global roaming plan. The company says it is offering 50% off its Total Freedom 250GB + Roam Beyond 50GB plan after digital discount, which comes down to...

Paramount+ Canada has released its full streaming calendar for March 2026, featuring new series premieres and several season finales for Canadian viewers. Highlights include the new series Marshals (a Yellowstone spinoff) and Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison on March 14. Here’s everything new on Paramount+ Canada in March: March 2 Marshals (Series Premiere) CIA (Series Premiere)...

Apple has released iOS 26.3.1 for iPhone users on Wednesday, while also releasing iOS 18.7.6 for older devices, specifically the iPhone XS, XS Max (China) and XR. Also available is iPadOS 26.3.1 and also macOS 26.3.1 as well. There's also a new Studio Display Firmware update, version 26.3. So what’s new in iOS 26.3.1? The...

We’ve been going hands-on with the Google Pixel 10a (in the Fog colourway with matching case) for less than a week and here’s a short review of our brief time with this phone. It’s basically like the Pixel 9a, but with a flush camera bump. I’ve been really impressed with Google’s hardware designs lately. The...

Apple has officially introduced the MacBook Neo, a brand-new addition to the Mac family designed to offer a modern experience for under $800 in Canada. Starting at $799 CAD, the MacBook Neo is now the most affordable way to get into a new Apple laptop, sitting well below the updated M5 MacBook Air (which now...

Today Apple announced the new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, along with the M5 MacBook Air and new Studio Display XDR. Yesterday, the M4 iPad Air and iPhone 17e was announced. All that’s left for Wednesday? That’s the rumoured ‘low-cost’ MacBook. Now, it appears Apple has accidentally leaked the name of its new...

Apple has announced an updated MacBook Air lineup featuring the new M5 processor on Tuesday morning, part of a flurry of new product announcements via press release. This update marks a significant jump in technical specifications for the company's entry level laptop. The 13 inch and 15 inch models now start with 512GB of storage....

iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e: The Comparison Apple today officially unveiled the iPhone 17e (it debuted alongside the M4 iPad Air), and while it looks identical to the outgoing 16e, the internal changes are significant. Most notably, Apple has doubled the base storage to 256GB while maintaining the $899 CAD entry price, effectively lowering the...

Apple has restocked its refurbished iPhone 16 Pro units in Canada, notably adding 512GB storage capacities that were missing from the initial launch earlier this month. These certified refurbished devices offer savings for those looking to pick up an older but still capable iPhone from Apple with a full warranty. Every refurbished iPhone is thoroughly...

Earlier this month Apple invited media to a March 4 event, calling it a “special Apple Experience”. These events are set to take place at the same time in New York, London and Shanghai. Many had speculated Apple would once again release new products via daily press releases, leading up to the March 4 event....

Apple has released the second beta of iOS 26.4, as we countdown to its final release, which will likely be timed with the company’s expected product unveils in the first week of March. Here’s what’s available today for developers to download and test: iOS 26.4 beta 2 (23E5218e) iPadOS 26.4 beta 2 (23E5218e) macOS 26.4...