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Netflix Shuts Down Squid Game Mobile Studio After Calling It a Hit

Netflix has shut down Boss Fight Entertainment, the Texas-based studio behind Squid Game: Unleashed, according to posts from staff on LinkedIn. The move comes just three years after Netflix acquired the team in 2022 to boost its push into mobile gaming. Boss Fight’s co-founder and former CEO David Rippy, now a studio director at Netflix,...

WestJet Sparks Outrage by Calling Non-Reclining Seats a ‘Cabin Refresh’

WestJet is removing adjustable recline from some of its economy seats as part of a “cabin refresh,” affecting 43 Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircraft acquired by the airline. In a statement to CTV News, WestJet media relations clarified that there’s “not a fee to recline.” The spokesperson explained that the reconfigured planes will include...

Telecoms Cheer as Feds Finally Target Copper Theft and Network Sabotage

The federal government has introduced Bill C-14, a new proposal aimed at increasing penalties for crimes involving telecommunications infrastructure and retail theft. The bill, tabled in the House of Commons on October 23, would allow courts to treat crimes such as copper theft, network vandalism, and organized retail theft as aggravating factors during sentencing —...

Watch ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ on Disney+ Canada in November

Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps will start streaming on Disney+ Canada on November 5. Yes, if you've skipped the theatres you'll soon be able to watch it from home as part of your Disney+ subscription for free. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who play Marvel’s “First...

Microsoft’s New ‘Mico’ AI Character Is Basically Clippy for 2025

Microsoft has given its Copilot assistant a new face — literally. The company introduced Mico, a small animated character designed to make chatting with Copilot feel more personal and natural. Mico, short for Microsoft Copilot, reacts with facial expressions and colour changes during conversations, creating a friendlier and more human-like experience. It’s hard not to...

Spotify’s Lossless Audio Is Now Live on Sonos Speakers

Spotify’s long-awaited lossless audio feature has officially arrived on Sonos speakers. Sonos confirmed the rollout today, saying users can now stream higher-quality audio from Spotify on compatible devices. To enable lossless playback, Premium members first need to turn on the feature in the Spotify app. After that, simply connect to a Sonos speaker and adjust...