Stories by Gary Ng
Apple M3 MacBook Pro Canadian Pricing Now Available
The Apple Store is now back online and Apple has taken the wraps off its new M3 MacBook Pro Canadian pricing, which you can find below: 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 starts at $2,099 (CAD) and $1,969 (CAD) for education 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro starts at $2,699 (CAD) and $2,499 (CAD) for education...
Apple Updates 24-inch iMac with M3 Chip
Apple has updated its 24-inch iMac with its new M3 chip, the next-generation of Apple Silicon. The company says the new M3 iMac is up to 2x faster than an iMac with M1. For those still using Intel iMacs, the M3 iMac is now up to 2.5x faster than the 27-inch Intel iMac and up...
Apple Announces MacBook Pro with M3 Family of Chips
Apple has announced its new MacBook Pro with M3 family of chips. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 is up to 60% faster vs M1 and up to 40% vs M2. Apple says gameplay with M3 brings even more realistic shadows and reflection. The 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro is now...
Apple Unveils M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max Chips for the Mac
Apple has announced its new generation of Apple Silicon tonight at its special event at Apple Park in California. "The Mac inspires us to be creative, be productive, and do the best work of our lives. We continue to push the Mac forward. It has been transformed by Apple Silicon,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook,...
Filings Suggest New Macs, Possible iPad Ahead of Apple Event
Ahead of Apple's "Scary Fast" event scheduled for tonight at 5pm PT/8pm ET, regulatory filings have potentially revealed some of the new products to be announced. According to findings by MacRumors, resubmitted battery filings in a Chinese regulatory database suggest the unveiling of new Macs and possibly a new iPad. Last week, two Apple suppliers...
Rogers Offers Free TTC Rides for Credit Cardholders
Rogers has launched a promotion for its Rogers Bank credit cardholders, starting Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Eligible Rogers credit card customers will be eligible for five free rides on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) network until December 31, 2023. Cardholders can tap their mobile wallets (Apple Pay; Google Pay; Samsung Pay) for travel across all...
Feds Ban WeChat and Kaspersky Apps on Government Devices
Starting today, October 30, the federal government has launched a ban on China's WeChat app and Kaspersky apps on all government-issued mobile devices. The announcement was made by the President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, who emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining the security and privacy of its networks and data. "We are taking...
Garmin Bounce Review: Connected Smartwatch for Kids
The Garmin Bounce smartwatch offers LTE connectivity, allowing for phone-free texts, voice messages, and safety and tracking features. The watch debuted one year ago and offers a connected smartwatch solution for parents to communicate with their kids. The Bounce doesn't require a change in your cellphone plan provider, as the paid subscription is managed directly...
CRTC Slaps $40,000 Fine on Quebec Man for Phishing Text Scams
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has issued a $40,000 penalty to Sami Medouni, a Quebec resident, for his involvement in a large-scale phishing campaign. The announcement was made by the CRTC's Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer, who detailed the findings of the investigation on Monday. The probe began after an unnamed phone company...
Amazon Canada Hits Record Speeds in Prime Deliveries
In 2023 so far, Amazon Canada is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Prime service by delivering its largest selection of products at the fastest speeds ever, says the company. The company now offers more than 20 million items with free Prime shipping and millions more with Same-Day or One-Day Delivery, announced the company on...
Quebecor’s Fizz Marks 5-Year Anniversary with Special Deals
Quebecor's Fizz is celebrating its 5-year anniversary with a series of promotional deals aimed at rewarding its members. The offers, which are available to any member with an active mobile plan as of November 1, include significant data bonuses and discounts on phones. For the first deal, members with a mobile plan that includes data...
Public Mobile Extends $50/40GB Canada-US Roaming Plan Sale
Telus-owned Public Mobile has extended its sale on two 5G oferrings including its 40GB Canada-US roaming plan, according to an update shared on Thursday. The $50/40GB Canada-US and $45/50GB plans are now on sale until October 31, 2023. The Canada-US plan offers 40GB of data that can be used while you’re in Canada or the...