Belkin has launched its Connect USB-C to 4-Port USB-C Hub, a compact, plug-and-play device containing 72% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics. The Connect 4-Port USB-C Hub is a solution for users to connect various USB-C peripherals such as cameras, keyboards, mice, and external SSD PCIE hard drives. Designed with convenience and portability in mind, the Connect...
Summary: Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 enables seamless connectivity between Windows PCs and iOS devices. Users gain basic iOS support for calls, messages, contacts, and iPhone photo access on their PC. By mid-May, all Windows 11 users can access the feature with an easy setup process. Microsoft has announced the global rollout of...
PlayStation Plus monthly games have been announced for May 2023, as detailed in a blog post written by Adam Michel, Director, Content Acquisition & Operations on Wednesday. Check out what’s coming below in May to PlayStation Plus members: GRID Legends - Available on: PS4, PS5 Experience a high-stakes driving adventure with an immersive narrative, starring...
Apple TV+ continues to broaden its lineup of kids and family programming with the announcement of "BE@RBRICK," a 13-episode animated series from DreamWorks Animation and Dentsu Inc. The show is based on Medicom Toy's popular collectible bear-shaped figures and promises a blend of music and comedy for young viewers. "BE@RBRICK" follows the journey of Jasmine,...
Peloton is extending its Peloton Rental program to the Canadian market, after launching the program in the U.S. last year. The program, which offers low upfront costs and no long-term commitments, aims to make Peloton more accessible to a broader audience. Starting immediately, Canadians in select provinces can rent the original Peloton Bike for $129...
Summary: 9to5Mac discovers a hidden system in iOS 16 that restricts specific features based on user's location. The new "countryd" system combines GPS, Wi-Fi router country code, and SIM card information to precisely determine user's country. The system could potentially enable app sideloading in Europe and make it more difficult to bypass regional restrictions. An...
Summary: Quartz, an AI-powered health coaching service, is being developed by Apple. Unlike LumiHealth, which offered monetary rewards for staying healthy, Quartz will have a monthly fee. The project is driven by Apple's health, Siri, and AI teams, as well as its services division, and is planned for next year. Apple is developing an artificial...
Summary: Transit+: A mobile app designed to improve public transit usage in Toronto by incentivizing car drivers and streamlining the transit experience. Inspired by Hong Kong's MTR system, Transit+ features a rewards program and digital card integration to increase revenue and reduce dependency on government subsidies. Developed by a Grade 12 student, the app aims...
The recent appointment of former industry minister Navdeep Bains as chief corporate affairs officer at Rogers, has stirred controversy among opposition Members of Parliament. Federal NDP and Conservative MPs have criticized the Liberal government for failing to tackle high wireless prices and expressed concerns over the hiring of former industry insiders by major companies, reports...
Telus says it has marked a major environmental milestone by planting its 1 millionth tree at Telus Garden. In the supplied image to iPhone in Canada, we can see the 1 millionth tree pictured above in a planter (looks like a Japanese Maple?). This achievement is equivalent to covering 20,000 acres of forest, twenty times...
Google has announced an update to its Authenticator app, available for both iOS and Android devices, that now allows users to securely backup their one-time codes (also known as one-time passwords or OTPs) to their Google Account. This update addresses the long-standing issue of users losing access to their 2FA-enabled services when their devices with...
Summary: Apple wins antitrust case against Epic Games as the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds App Store policies. The court's ruling supports Apple's right to prohibit third-party app marketplaces on its operating system, dismissing Epic Games' claims of federal law infringement. While Apple has made changes to address developer concerns since the lawsuit...
