Stories by Gary Ng

WaterField Designs is a San Francisco–based company that handcrafts premium bags, cases, and tech accessories made from materials like full-grain leather, ballistic nylon, and waxed canvas. Founded in 1998, it’s known for its thoughtful, durable designs and small-batch production that blends function with craftsmanship. We’ve previously reviewed their Maxwell Sleeve and CitySlicker MacBook Air case, and...

Ookla has announced Speedtest Pulse, a new network testing device designed to help internet service providers and enterprise IT teams validate and troubleshoot network performance directly from a smartphone. The device builds on Ookla’s Speedtest platform and includes two operating modes. Active Pulse is used by technicians to verify network performance during installation or identify...

Apple TV went down Wednesday night just as fans tuned in for the premiere of Pluribus, the new series from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. The outage affected Apple TV users in Canada and the U.S., and beyond. Viewers were met with a “There’s a problem loading this content” message, as outage reports surged past...

Dyson recently sent us their Airstrait to check out and test, one of their latest haircare products that debuted back in the spring of 2023. Since my hair isn’t exactly long and luscious, I had to get my wife to test out the Airstrait, which essentially is a blow dryer and hair straightener in one...

After releasing 26.1 software yesterday for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Vision Pro, Apple is back at it again as 26.2 beta software is now available for developers. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 26.2 beta (23C5027f) iPadOS 26.2 beta (23C5027f) tvOS 26.2 beta (23K5029e) visionOS 26.2 beta (23N5279e) watchOS...

Paramount+ Canada’s November 2025 lineup is here and it features a mix of returning hits and new originals. Landman returns for its highly-anticipated second season on November 16, while comedian Tracy Morgan headlines the new comedy series Crutch, debuting November 3. New movies joining the service include the action thriller Tin Soldier with Jamie Foxx...

Amazon has released its list of new titles for Prime Video in Canada for November 2025. Highlights include Prime Monday Night Hockey on November 3 as the Maple Leafs face the Penguins, and new series like Maxton Hall – The World Between Us (November 7), Playdate (November 12), and Malice (November 14). Viewers can also...

Logitech sent us the new MX Master 4 to test out, and it’s the latest update to one of the most popular premium mice around. We’ve been using the MX Master 3 for years (we never upgraded to the 3S), so we were curious to see how the new model feels day to day. Logitech...

Toronto-based accessory maker dbrand is back with new cases and accessories for the iPhone 17 series including the iPhone 17 Pro Max. They sent us the Ghost Case 2.0, Grip Case, Tank Case, and Prism 2.0 screen protector to check out. Here’s how they hold up after some first initial impressions. Dbrand Ghost Case 2.0...

Amazon has begun using its first electric delivery vans from Rivian in Canada, with 50 vehicles now operating in the Greater Vancouver area. The rollout marks a major step in Amazon’s plan to cut emissions across its delivery fleet and reach net-zero carbon by 2040. “Amazon has always been committed to offering the fastest delivery...

Apple’s new lineup powered by the M5 chip—including the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro, 14-inch MacBook Pro, and Apple Vision Pro—is now available in Canada. The iPad Pro with M5 brings major performance gains in an ultra-portable design, while the new MacBook Pro delivers faster performance and longer battery life. The updated Vision Pro also...

Today’s release of new software betas including iOS 26.1 beta 4 and more, brings more new settings for Apple’s Liquid Glass design on iPhone and iPad. In iOS 26 beta 3 the effect was scaled back a bit. A new setting lets you select from Clear or Tinted. "Choose your preferred look for Liquid Glass....