Stories by Gary Ng

Lyft Offers Toronto Riders and Drivers Free Chance the Rapper Album

Lyft says riders and drivers in Toronto can download Chance the Rapper’s debut album, The Big Day, for free until Monday, July 29, at 11:59am ET. The freebie, according to Chance, is important because “I want as many people as possible to have access to my music,” he said. The rapper has never sold his music...

Freedom Mobile Promo: Free iPhone XR with $75/18GB Plan on $0 Tab

Shaw has launched a new Absolute Zero promotion offering some smartphones for literally free, including Apple's iPhone Xr. "Freedom Mobile is once again reducing the cost of wireless for Canadians with its Big Gig Unlimited plans and Absolute Zero promotions, which are featured in a new national advertising campaign marking the return of the notorious...

Apple to Acquire Majority of Intel’s Smartphone Modem Unit for $1 Billion USD

Looks like the reports were true--Apple has just announced it plans to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business, valued at $1 billion USD, which includes 2,200 Intel employees: Apple and Intel have signed an agreement for Apple to acquire the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business. Approximately 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple,...