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Ridley Scott Signs First-Look Television Deal with Apple TV+
Scott Free will develop global TV projects for Apple TV+ under the deal.
Epic Games Reveals Unreal Engine 5 With Incredible PlayStation 5 Demo
Epic Games, the studio behind Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, has just released the very first footage of Unreal Engine 5 in action.
B.C. Giving 3,500 Smartphones with Data Plans to Homeless During COVID-19 Pandemic
The B.C. government has announced a plan to hand out 3,500 smartphones to vulnerable citizens during COVID-19.
Albertans Concerned Over ‘System of Data Surveillance’ With Government Contact Tracing App
Alberta has rolled out a digital contact tracing app to help monitor COVID-19 infections as the quarantine restrictions begin to ease. Whether people actually use it is another issue entirely.
Plex Brings More Free-to-Stream Content to Canada with Endemol Shine Partnership
Plex has announced it has added to its free-to-stream library with a new partnership with Endemol Shine.
You Can Now Buy Eero Mesh Wi-Fi Routers from Apple Canada
Eero mesh Wi-Fi routers are now available to purchase from Apple Canada.
Amazon Launches New Fire HD 8 Tablets in Canada Starting at $99
Amazon has announced an all-new Fire HD 8 tablet, available for pre-order in Canada.
Apple Reportedly Approaching Publishers Over Potential Audio Versions of Apple News+ Stories
Several Apple News+ publishers have reportedly been approached over the prospect of turning Apple News+ content into audio.
Disney+ to Stream ‘Hamilton’ on July 3 in Canada, as Launch Date Fast-Tracked
Disney+ will stream Hamilton in Canada and beyond starting July 3, 2020.
New Nest Aware Plans Rolling Out in Canada, Package Detection Feature for Nest Hello
Google has announced new Nest Aware plans are rolling out in Canada starting today.
Toronto-Based ‘MapinHood’ Navigation App Gets New “Social Distancing Mode”
The app assists pedestrians who are blind or have low vision in choosing the least crowded routes.
Facebook Publishes its Community Standards Enforcement Report for May 2020
The company has also announced new safety features to protect against online bullying.