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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...

Gemini for Home Launches in the US; Canada Has to Wait

Google has officially launched its new Gemini for Home voice assistant today, giving U.S. users early access to a smarter, more conversational upgrade to Google Assistant. In a company blog post, Mark Alexander, Group Product Manager for Google Home & Nest, said the rollout begins today across selected devices in the United States, with plans...

OpenTable Just Made Dining Out More Rewarding—Here’s What’s New

OpenTable has rolled out a redesigned loyalty program called OpenTable Regulars, giving diners new ways to earn and redeem rewards while encouraging repeat visits for restaurants. The free program lets users earn 100 points per completed reservation made through OpenTable, with some bookings offering up to 1,000 points. Diners in select countries can use points...

New on Prime Video Canada: November 2025

Amazon has released its list of new titles for Prime Video in Canada for November 2025. Highlights include Prime Monday Night Hockey on November 3 as the Maple Leafs face the Penguins, and new series like Maxton Hall – The World Between Us (November 7), Playdate (November 12), and Malice (November 14). Viewers can also...

NVIDIA Drops $1 Billion on Nokia to Build AI-Powered 6G Networks

Nokia and NVIDIA have announced a new partnership to develop AI-driven wireless network technology for the next generation of mobile connectivity. The deal includes a $1 billion investment from NVIDIA into Nokia at $6.01 per share, pending regulatory approval. The collaboration will see Nokia integrate NVIDIA’s computing platforms into its radio access network (RAN) systems,...