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OnePlus 15 Canadian Launch Set for November 13—Here’s What to Expect
OnePlus has confirmed that its next flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 15, will officially launch on November 13, with availability in both Canada and the U.S. The OnePlus 15 is powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, making it one of the first smartphones to use the chip. It pairs with up to...
WhatsApp Just Made Encrypting Your Chats So Much Easier
Meta-owned WhatsApp is adding a new way for users to secure their chat backups with passkey encryption, removing the need to remember long passwords or 64-digit keys. The new system lets users encrypt their backups using their fingerprint, Face ID, or device passcode. Once set up, backups stored on cloud services will remain protected by...
Animal Crossing Prepares Big Move to Nintendo Switch 2 This January
Nintendo is bringing Animal Crossing: New Horizons to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, launching January 15, 2026, alongside a free content update for all players on both the original Switch and Switch 2 systems. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons adds higher-resolution graphics up to 4K in TV mode, mouse-style controls...
‘Just Dance Now’ Launching on LG Smart TVs in Canada—No Console Required
LG and Ubisoft are bringing the popular music-based video game Just Dance Now—with over 135 million players worldwide—directly to LG Smart TVs. For the first time, players won’t need a console or extra controllers. Using only the LG Magic Remote, the TV’s motion-sensing technology can accurately capture dance moves for a smooth and responsive experience....
Apple Adds New App Store Updates for Developers, Expanding its Policies
Apple has updated its App Store policies, adding three new features to assist developers in the review process.
Luigi’s Manison Now Available on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Nintendo has added the original Luigi's Mansion to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service for Switch 2.
YouTube Testing 4K Thumbnails, AI Video Upscaling, and New TV Features
YouTube is rolling out several updates to improve how videos look and perform on TV screens. Creators will soon be able to upload 4K-quality thumbnails, as the platform raises its file size limit from 2MB to 50MB, allowing sharper, more detailed preview images. With 4K televisions essentially the norm, this move makes sense to match...
Amazon Games Division Faces ‘Significant’ Job Cuts Amid 14,000 Layoffs: Report
Amazon is making sweeping cuts across its video game division as part of a larger round of layoffs affecting more than 14,000 corporate employees
Nvidia Becomes First Company Ever to Hit $5 Trillion Market Cap
Nvidia has officially become the first company in history to surpass a $5 trillion market valuation, driven by the ongoing artificial intelligence boom
Xbox Network and Minecraft Go Down After Major Microsoft Azure Outage
Gamers around the world were hit by widespread outages Tuesday as a major Microsoft Azure disruption took down parts of the Xbox network, Minecraft, and other Microsoft services. Players reported being unable to sign in, play online games, or access Game Pass, while Xbox’s Live Core Services, Purchases and Content Usage, and Social and Gaming...
Fake Legion and Government Text Scams Target Yukoners
Two separate scams are making the rounds in Yukon—one pretending to collect donations for the Royal Canadian Legion and another claiming to be from government Motor Vehicle Services. Joseph Mewett, president of the Whitehorse branch of the Legion, said he was ready when scammers called asking for money. “When we prompted them like, ‘what’s the...
Amazon to End Development of New World: Aeternum as Part of Recent Layoffs
Amazon has confirmed its plans to sunset development on its MMO New World: Aeternum with servers staying live until 2026.
