Adam Mosseri, CEO of Meta-owned Instagram, addressed public misconceptions about how the app functions and revealed the platform's new and improved features. The update aimed to offer a detailed explanation of the Instagram ranking system and showcase new features devised in response to creator feedback. Instagram operates using several algorithms, classifiers, and processes, each with...
Apple Inc. has disclosed ambitious plans for a massive retail expansion that includes both renovating existing stores and opening new ones across the globe, reports sources speaking to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Over the next four years, the tech giant aims to add approximately 50 new, relocated, or remodelled stores, with an eye on bolstering its...
In a significant development for rural connectivity, Rogers and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited have joined forces to establish a reliable 5G wireless network along a 180 km stretch of Highway 652 in the Cochrane area. This collaborative effort aims to enhance wireless connectivity for residents, business travellers, and employees of Agnico Eagle, while prioritizing the...
At the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase for 2023 today, the event featured an array of exciting titles showcasing what’s next in virtual reality gaming. Earlier today, Meta teased its upcoming Quest 3 set to debut this fall, while also dropping the price of Quest 2 and promising a software update for the latter and Quest...
Apple is reportedly conducting tests on two new high-end Macs and their respective processors in preparation for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) slated for next week. That’s according to insiders speaking to Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman. Internally codenamed as Mac 14,13 and Mac 14,14, the new models will be powered by the M2 Max chip,...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly slated to present an early glimpse of the company's newly updated Model 3 sedan during his first visit to the Shanghai factory in several years, reports Bloomberg citing anonymous sources (via Tesla North). The public showcase, reported scheduled for this Thursday local time in Shanghai, will reveal prototypes of...
In a shocking development, Christian Selig, the Canadian founder of the popular third-party Reddit client app Apollo, warned about the potential collapse of the platform due to Reddit's new API pricing model. The Halifax, Nova Scotia-based developer claimed that the fresh pricing structure could cost Apollo as much as $20 million per year. Selig said,...
According to an exclusive report from 9to5Google, Google is set to make a splash this fall with the announcement of the Pixel Watch 2, alongside the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. Insider sources have revealed key specifications of the Pixel Watch 2, boasting substantial improvements to the processor, battery, and health sensor technologies. Unlike its...
Meta is launching a trial of its new subscription service, Meta Verified, in Canada. This package is tailored towards helping creators, particularly those on Instagram and Facebook, to more easily establish their online presence and foster their communities. The service will be available in both English and French. The Meta Verified package is a bundle...
Quebecor’s Videotron has launched a new Canada-US promo plan that undercuts big telcos Rogers, Telus and Bell if you bundle internet with your cellphone plan. In a change made late Tuesday on its website, Videotron’s $55/40GB Canada-US roaming plan received 10GB of extra data, becoming a $55/40GB plan. The ‘All-Inclusive Canada-US’ plan with 40GB now...
In a clear violation of the Privacy Act, over 10,000 Canadians received incorrect quarantine directives through the federal government's ArriveCan app, according to Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne, in his report released on Tuesday. The erroneous orders, issued last year, threatened recipients with substantial fines and stemmed from a database error, reports The Globe and Mail....
Xbox Game Pass is set to introduce new additions to its expansive library, as it has announced its June 2023 offerings. Upcoming titles include the likes of "Amnesia: The Bunker", "Car Mechanic Simulator 2021", "Dordogne", and more. The imminent launch dates and titles are as follows: June 1: "Car Mechanic Simulator 2021" "Slayers X: Terminal...
