Stories by Gary Ng

Hot off the heels of Apple announcing its Podcasts app is set to add videos like we’ve seen from YouTube and Spotify, the company has released new software betas for developers, that will support the revamped Apple Podcasts app. Here’s what’s available now for developers to download and test: Xcode 26.4 beta (17E5159k) iOS 26.4...

Telus flanker brand Koodo has brought back some wireless deals for prepaid customers, with offers starting at $25 per month with 25GB of data. These plans include unlimited Canada-wide calling and unlimited international SMS/MMS. Here are the plans right now after automatic top-up: $19/500MB $21/1GB $25/25GB $29/25GB + 8GB bonus = 33GB $39/60GB + 8GB...

After using a 4-pack of original AirTags since launch for everything from suitcases and mail keys to backpacks, I went hands-on with the new AirTag 2 to see if the upgrades actually matter. So what's new? AirTag 2 features a new second-generation Ultra Wideband chip that extends Precision Finding range by 50%, alongside an upgraded...

Freedom Mobile has launched Lunar New Year promos ahead of the celebrated event that starts on Monday. So what has Freedom Mobile offered? Its plan prices have stayed the same compared to a week ago, but the company has framed the $39 plan to now get 60GB of data plus a 10GB data bonus. Last...

Come on, we knew this was coming at some point right? OpenAI has announced it is officially beginning to test advertisements within ChatGPT. The pilot program is starting with a small group of users in the United States, and while the ads are not yet appearing in Canada, they are expected to roll out to...

Google has announced the Pixel 10a is coming, with pre-orders set to begin on February 18, 2026, in Canada. A teaser video today says, "A phone with more in store, in store soon.” The design teased on the video shows a phone that looks similar to the Pixel 9a. Check out the teaser video below:...

Paramount+ has officially released its February 2026 programming lineup for Canada. The month’s biggest cinematic highlight is the 2025 remake of The Running Man, starring Glen Powell. Also, fans of reality TV can look forward to the landmark 50th (!) season of Survivor, which premieres on February 25. Meanwhile, the Canadian original series Canada Shore...

Public Mobile has introduced a rare promotion by offering a two-year price guarantee on its latest plans for new customers. The Telus-owned carrier is running a flash sale until January 26 that slashes prices by 50% for a 24-month period. The promotional lineup includes a $20 plan with 60GB of data, a $25 option with...

February 2026 on Netflix Canada looks like a big month for fans of high-octane drama and intense rivalries. The upcoming lineup features the highly anticipated return of The Night Agent (season 3) and the second half of Bridgerton Season 4. Alongside these major hits, subscribers can look forward to several coming soon additions teased by...

Apple has released new software betas for developers to download and test, including iOS 26.3 beta 2 and more. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 26.3 beta 2 (23D5103d) iPadOS 26.3 beta 2 (23D5103d) macOS 26.3 beta 2 (25D5101c) tvOS 26.3 beta 2 (23K5600b) visionOS 26.3 beta 2 (23N5602d) watchOS 26.3 beta 2...

LEGO has revealed a new interactive system called LEGO SMART Play, which adds built-in electronics to physical LEGO sets to make them react with sounds, lights, and movement. The system was shown this week at CES 2026 and represents one of LEGO’s biggest changes to traditional play in decades. Unlike app-based or screen-driven toys, LEGO...

Apple is moving its downtown Montreal Apple Store to a new location, with the new Apple Sainte-Catherine set to officially open on Friday, January 16 at 10am local time. The store is relocating to a historic building at the corner of Sainte-Catherine Street and Rue de la Montagne. Apple says the move gives the long-running...