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Pebble Returns with Two New Smartwatches for 2025
Pebble fans can rejoice—two new smartwatches running open-source PebbleOS have been announced. The Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 bring back the classic Pebble experience with modern upgrades, supporting thousands of Pebble apps and watchfaces. The Core 2 Duo, priced at $149 USD, features a 1.26-inch black and white e-paper display, a polycarbonate frame,...
Google Pixel 9a Leaks in Full Unboxing Video Ahead of Launch
Google Pixel 8a from 2024 With the Google Pixel 9a rumoured to launch on March 19, leaks are ramping up for its entry smartphone. Following earlier marketing renders, a full unboxing and hands-on videos have now surfaced on YouTube, giving a clear look at Google’s upcoming mid-range smartphone, according to Android Police. YouTuber Sahil Karoul...
Google’s Gemini AI Adds ‘Canvas’ for Smarter Writing and Coding
Google has announced new tools for its Gemini AI today, making it easier to write, edit, code, and listen to summaries of documents. Gemini’s new Canvas feature is a real-time workspace for writing and coding. Users can edit documents, refine drafts, and adjust tone or length with AI suggestions. Writers can export their work...
Apple’s C1 Chip Inside iPhone 16e: Here’s the Best Look Yet
iFixit already posted its teardown of Apple’s entry iPhone 16e, but now it’s sharing an even closer look at the company’s first in-house modem, the C1 chip. In a follow up post on its website, iFixit has shared images of the iPhone 16e logic board, snapped using an iPhone 16e, naturally of course. Below, you...
iOS 18.4 Beta 4 Download and More Released for Developers
Apple has released a new round of beta software for developers today, including iOS 18.4 beta 4 and more. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 18.4 beta 4 (22E5232a) iPadOS 18.4 beta 4 (22E5232a) macOS 15.4 beta 4 (24E5238a) tvOS 18.4 beta 4 (22L5250a) visionOS 2.4 beta 4 (22O5231a) watchOS 11.4 beta 4...
Public Mobile Offering Special 4G and 5G Plans for Existing Users
Telus-owned Public Mobile is offering up some special plans for existing users right now, so it’s worth checking your account. According to info obtained by iPhone in Canada, we’re seeing the following plans being offered that are different from what’s on the existing website: 4G Plans $30/20GB Canada-wide 5G Plans $36/50GB Canada-US + 500 international...
Amazon Earned Over $100M with MrBeast’s ‘Beast Games’, Says Report
Amazon's gamble on YouTube megastar MrBeast has paid off, with the hit show "Beast Games" generating at least $100 million USD in profit since premiering on Prime Video in December 2024, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports the Wall Street Journal. The massive success has sparked negotiations for a second and third season,...
Amazon’s AI Alexa Wants to Listen—And You Can’t Say No [Update]
Amazon's upcoming AI update to its Alexa voice assistant, called Alexa+, may have some loosening privacy restrictions. Starting March 28, Echo device users will have to allow Amazon to record and process their voice commands in the cloud—or lose access to some features, according to an email sent to customers, reports ArsTechnica. Currently, some Echo...
Apple Execs Call Siri Delays ‘Ugly’ and ‘Embarrassing’
Apple’s Siri team is facing harsh criticism from within, with senior director Robby Walker admitting that delays to key AI features have been "ugly and embarrassing," according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. During a recent all-hands meeting, Walker told staff that promoting Siri upgrades before they were ready only made things worse. "This was not one...
Rogers, Telus, Bell Unleash New Plans for Canada, US, and Mexico
Looks like Rogers, Telus and Bell are again shaking up their plans once again. We’re seeing new plans added, specifically new offerings for Canada-US-Mexico talk, text and data. Just two days ago Bell only had two plans available for bring your own device. Now, we have lower pricing with a $49/100GB plan, while a new...
BC Hydro Removes Tesla Products from EV Rebate Program
BC Hydro and the B.C. government have officially removed Tesla products from the province's Electric Vehicle (EV) rebate program, as part of an effort to prioritize Canadian-made goods over products from the United States, amid the ongoing tariff war. As of March 12, 2025, Tesla's electric vehicle chargers, energy storage batteries, and inverters are no...
Apple AirPods to Get Live Translation Feature, Says Report
Apple is reportedly preparing a new feature for its AirPods that will allow real-time translation of in-person conversations, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The update is expected later this year as part of an upcoming AirPods software upgrade, which will be linked to iOS 19. The feature will work by using the...
