The Alberta government has launched a pilot program to deploy SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Intenet for remote and underserved communities, aiming to achieve universal high-speed internet access across the province by 2027. This move comes as federal projects and funding allocation face delays. The Starlink pilot targets specific regions, including County of Forty Mile, County of...
Apple is reportedly facing significant delays in its ambitious project to develop an in-house modem chip for the iPhone, according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. Initially aiming to replace Qualcomm’s modem by next year, the iPhone maker is now unlikely to meet its revised target of shipping the component by spring 2025....
Mophie has introduced an updated version of its popular 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe, enhancing the charging experience for Apple device users on the go. The latest model includes significant upgrades, such as support for Apple Watch fast charging and an eco-friendlier travel case made from up to 50% recycled plastic bottles. Designed to keep...
The City of Calgary has announced a new subsidy program under its Fair Entry initiative, in partnership with Rogers. This program, effective immediately, provides Fair Entry clients with access to low-cost internet, wireless, and television services through the Rogers Connected for Success program, streamlining access without a separate application process. This pilot marks Fair Entry's...
WhatsApp has unveiled a new voice chat feature for larger groups, offering users an innovative way to communicate within the app. This feature, announced on Monday, allows members of a group chat to engage in live voice conversations while still having the option to text. Starting a voice chat is straightforward. Users can open the...
Google has been revealed to pay Apple a significant portion of its search advertising revenue, and that exact percentage has been revealed, reports Bloomberg. Kevin Murphy, a University of Chicago professor and the main economics expert for Alphabet Inc.'s Google, testified on Monday that the tech giant pays Apple 36% of the revenue it earns...
The teardown maestros from iFixit recently got their hands on Apple’s newest M3 14-inch MacBook Pro and shared what’s inside the new machines. The M3 MacBook Pro, notably replacing the 13” model, has eliminated the Touch Bar, a move that has been met with mixed reactions. A notable feature of the new model is the...
Bell recently announced a $1 billion reduction in its investment for high-speed internet networks over the next two years in Ontario and Quebec, a move following the CRTC's mandate to allow internet service providers wholesale access to its network. This decision comes after a $100 million decrease in its capital expenditure budget last year, also...
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter that Apple's recent strategic decisions reveal a concerted effort to ensure the quality and performance of its upcoming 2024 software updates, including iOS 18. This ambition follows a rare move by Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, to temporarily freeze development on major...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described allegations involving threats and deceit linked to the ArriveCan app as “extremely concerning” during a session in the House of Commons on Wednesday. The allegations were raised by Cameron MacDonald, Assistant Deputy Minister at Health Canada, implicating Minh Doan, the federal government's Chief Technology Officer, reports The Globe and Mail....
Telus-owned Public Mobile and Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile have debuted what appear to be the lowest price we’ve seen for a 5G plan in Canada, priced at $34 per month with 20GB of data. Back in September we saw Public Mobile debut a $34/20GB 4G plan, but this same plan with 5G connectivity is now available,...
Apple has reached a $25 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over allegations of discriminatory hiring practices. The case, involving the largest penalty under the Immigration and Nationality Act's anti-discrimination clause, accused Apple of unfairly discriminating against U.S. citizens and certain non-citizens with permanent work rights in the U.S. The investigation, which started in...
