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Amazon Haul Finally Launches in Canada: Bargain Shopping is Here

Amazon has added a new bargain-heavy section to its app in Canada called Amazon Haul, now live as of Friday, November 14. Haul is built for shoppers who mainly want cheap, everyday items across categories like fashion basics, beauty accessories, home organizers, kitchen gadgets, and small tech accessories. Most products will cost under $10, and...

Amazon’s Starlink Rival Renamed ‘Leo’ as Blue Origin Lands Rocket at Sea

Amazon has renamed its satellite internet program from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo, as the company continues building a low Earth orbit network intended to bring high-speed connectivity to underserved regions. There are now over 150 Amazon Leo satellites in orbit and the company is preparing customer hardware that supports gigabit speeds across Apple Home,...

Apple Just Halved App Store Fees—But Only for ‘Mini Apps’

Apple today announced the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program, a new initiative that allows developers hosting mini apps or games inside their larger apps to qualify for a reduced App Store commission rate of 15%. “Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that...

Netflix’s Top 10 Most Popular Movies: The Final Rankings Are In

Netflix has released an updated list of its top 10 most popular movies of all time, based on global view counts during each film’s first 91 days on the service. The rankings show a mix of action hits, big-name thrillers, and newer originals that climbed quickly with huge audiences. A “view” on Netflix counts when...

TikTok’s Bulletin Board Feature Gives Creators a Direct Line to Fans

TikTok is introducing bulletin board, a new in-app channel that lets creators send direct updates to their followers in a more organized way. Instead of relying on regular posts or livestreams, creators can use a bulletin board to share quick announcements, news, or exclusive content that appears in a dedicated space their fans can join....

Apple Finally Scores a Piece of WeChat’s Massive App Revenue

Apple has reportedly reached a major agreement with Tencent that will see the iPhone maker take a 15% commission on mini game and app purchases made in WeChat, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The deal, which has been in the works for more than a year, marks a turning point in Apple’s relationship with Tencent,...

Facebook Marketplace Just Got a Massive Makeover—And It’s Actually Useful

Facebook is rolling out a series of updates to Marketplace, adding new social features and AI tools aimed at making shopping easier and more collaborative, specifically for home decor, fashion, and cars. The platform is introducing collections, letting people group listings and share them with friends (via Feed, Messenger, WhatsApp and more), and is testing...

OnePlus 15 Canadian Pricing: Launch Comes with a Surprise $400 Bonus

Today marks the official launch of the OnePlus 15 smartphone in Canada and beyond (well, not the U.S. as the government shutdown has delayed it there). The OnePlus 15 is packed with serious power, including a new triple-chip setup (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a dedicated touch chip, and an independent Wi-Fi chip) for super...