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The CRTC says it’s modernizing what counts as Canadian content for TV and streaming, but the reaction from digital-rights groups suggests the regulator has once again managed to make a complicated system even more confusing — and even less connected to real Canadian life. The update is part of the CRTC’s job under the new...

Snapchat is rolling out public Topic Chats so users can join open group discussions around trending events, interests and shared moments.

Abidur Chowdhury, the industrial designer behind the iPhone Air introduction, has left Apple to join a rising AI startup, marking a major design team shift.

Apple now 3D-prints Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 cases with 100% recycled titanium, halving raw material use and saving 400 metric tons in 2025.

Apple Podcasts has revealed its 2025 year-end charts, featuring top shows like Joe Rogan, breakout hits, and listener trends across the globe.

Google has unveiled Gemini 3, calling it the company’s biggest step toward more powerful AI tools. The new model is available starting today in Canada through the Gemini app, the Gemini API for developers, and through Vertex AI for businesses. The company says Gemini 3 delivers better reasoning, stronger multimodal skills, and more interactive responses....

Samsung's Black Friday deals are now live in Canada. Save up to $379 on select Galaxy smartphones until December.

Cloudflare is currently experiencing a mass outage, affecting the online status of many websites and services, including X.

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is accusing the CRTC of drowning radio and TV stations in pointless paperwork and decades-old processes, arguing the regulator has failed to modernize even basic administrative systems. In a sharply worded letter to CRTC Chair Vicky Eatrides, the group says the Commission’s so-called “red tape reduction” efforts amount to...

A security researcher from Vietnam is showing off something unusual: iPadOS running on an iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to the posts, this isn’t a hidden Apple feature—it’s the result of an exploit that lets you change a system file called MobileGestalt, according to hacker Duy Tran. That file controls how the device identifies itself,...

Videotron’s prepaid brand, Fizz, looks to be launching 5G wireless plans soon. The Fizz website, when loading, shows a tab for “5G Network” next to the existing “4G LTE Network”. The 5G Network tab shows, then disappears. You also see a “5G” icon next to the 4G plans as well. It will be interesting how...

X has just introduced a major upgrade to its messaging system with the launch of Chat, a secure, privacy-focused experience for users.