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CRTC Bans $80 Activation and Switching Fees in Major Win for Canadians

The CRTC is officially outlawing the "junk fees" that Canadian carriers use to discourage customers from hunting for better deals. In a decision released Thursday, the regulator announced a ban on activation and modification fees for both cellphone and internet plans. Most notably, this marks the end of the pricey $80 connection fees that Rogers,...

Google Maps Gets Biggest AI Redesign in a Decade With Gemini Integration

Google Maps is undergoing its biggest overhaul in a decade, integrating Gemini AI to change how users search for locations and navigate the road. The update, announced today by Google Maps VP Miriam Daniel, debuts a conversational search tool and a 3D-heavy driving interface designed to make directions feel more natural. The most notable addition...

Microsoft Details Project Helix Console and New Windows Xbox Mode

Microsoft has officially pulled back the curtain on its future hardware plans, confirming that its next-generation console is currently in deep development. Speaking at the 2026 Game Developer Conference, Jason Ronald, Vice President of Next Generation at Xbox, shared more about the upcoming system codenamed Project Helix. The new console is being built in close...