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Amazon Prime Day Canada 2023: Best Deals are Here [Sticky]

Amazon’s Prime Day 2023 shopping event is now live in Canada, a two-day affair that goes from July 11 to July 12. Below are some of the best early deals right now. We’ll be updating this list throughout the day so stay tuned. Amazon Devices Amazon Fire Tablets for the Whole Family: Up to 33%...

How to Choose the Right Battery for Your Solar System

The trend towards using solar power as a free and sustainable energy source is becoming more and more popular. If you're a homeowner who has capitalized on this trend and installed a solar system on your roof, you're likely enjoying the benefits of renewable energy. However, having just a solar system isn't a foolproof solution,...

Rogers Increases Connection Fee to $60

Rogers has increased the price of its connection fee, or officially known as the Setup Service Fee. This charge is required when you setup a wireless device and “related services” according to the Rogers website. The price was originally $50, but has increased by $10 (20%) to $60 per device, as of today, June 30,...

Google to Stop Sharing News Links in Canada

Google has announced plans to halt its news-related services in Canada due to the newly enacted Online News Act, known as Bill C-18. In a blog post, Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs at Google & Alphabet, criticized the legislation for creating financial uncertainty and disrupting the way online search engines operate. Bill C-18 mandates...

Apple Back to School Sale 2023 Canada Now Available

After Apple launched its annual Back to School sale in the U.S. a while ago, the program has officially launched in Canada today. Apple says you can "Save on Mac or iPad with education pricing,” while you also "get a gift card up to $200, 20% off AppleCare+ and more”. There’s an education discount on...

You Can Now Download iOS 16.5.1 for iPhone and More

Apple has released iOS 16.5.1 for download for iPhone users on Tuesday, coming in at 283 MB for the iPhone 14 Pro Max. According to the release notes, the update “provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.” Apple says there is also a fix that addresses the Lightning to USB 3 Camera...

Amazon Prime Day Canada 2023 Deals Coming July 11-12

Amazon Canada has announced the return of Prime Day for 2023. Starting from 1 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 11, and running through Wednesday, July 12, Prime members will have the opportunity to enjoy significant savings on popular brands such as Ninja, Vitamix, and Yeti. Those who are not yet Prime members can join or...

Google Pixel Tablet Review: Unboxing, First Impressions

Last month during Google I/O, the company finally unveiled more about its Pixel Tablet, which it first teased last year. Google sent us the Pixel Tablet to go hands-on with—here are some of our unboxing photos, plus quick impressions of this tablet in Porcelain colour and its white bezel. Powered by Google’s newest Tensor G2...

Telus Quietly Removes 1.5% Credit Card Fee [Update]

Last fall, Telus started charging a 1.5% credit card processing fee, to be applied when customers would pay bills with their Visa or Mastercard. Telus told customers to consider “using alternative payment options” to avoid the fee, giving examples of one-time payments at your bank, recurring bank payments through pre-authorized debit, or Visa Debit, Visa...

How to Download iOS 17 Beta on iPhone for Free

Earlier today the Internet was abuzz that Apple made its iOS 17 beta available for free temporarily to the masses, and that actually was intentional. As noted by iSoftware Updates, Apple’s developer website now says you can install beta software for free, just by signing into the site with your Apple ID. Under “OS beta...