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Apple’s iOS 26 is now in beta, and it brings a massive upgrade over iOS 18, starting with the new Liquid Glass design. Brandon Butch has completed another iOS deep dive, this time comparing iOS 26 to iOS 18 side-by-side (which is super helpful to see the real differences), showing off more than 125 new...

Federal departments repeatedly ignored basic contracting rules while handing out over $92 million in public contracts to Ottawa-based staffing company GCStrategies, according to a scathing new report from Auditor General Karen Hogan, released on Tuesday. The audit, tabled in the House of Commons, slams federal organizations for bypassing procurement policies meant to protect taxpayers, ensure...

In a post-WWDC interview, Apple's Software Engineering head Craig Federighi explained why the anticipated Apple Intelligence Siri overhaul is taking so long

Sonos is giving its Ace headphones a serious boost, rolling out a free software update that adds surround sound, shared TV audio, smarter noise cancelling, and better call quality. The biggest change is a new feature called TrueCinema. It’s designed to make your headphones sound like a full surround system by mapping the acoustics of...

Google today announced the release of Android 16 and the June Pixel Feature Drop, bringing new features and improvements to its devices

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is personally putting together a top-tier "superintelligence" team with the goal of developing artificial general intelligence (AGI)

A new federal bill is raising alarm bells over digital privacy in Canada. Bill C-2, originally intended to address border-related issues, quietly includes sweeping powers that would allow a wide range of government agencies to demand Internet subscriber data—without a warrant. University of Ottawa law professor and leading digital rights expert Dr. Michael Geist says...

Apple is rolling out a wave of updates to its services this fall, and Canadians are set to benefit from several key additions—including support from Air Canada. As part of its refreshed Apple Wallet experience announced at WWDC, Apple is introducing a redesigned digital boarding pass with live flight updates, indoor airport maps, baggage tracking,...

Ubisoft Montreal broke down the barriers to its new, overhauled Rainbow Six Siege X experience. 10 years after the initial launch of Siege, this latest major update is best defined as an evolution of the team-based tactical shooter. Rainbow Six Siege X honours the 10-year legacy of the online multiplayer game but refreshes the experience,...

At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled a brand-new app called Apple Games — a centralized hub where users can find all their games, connect with friends, and stay in the loop with live events and updates. The announcement falls in line with rumours from last fall and this spring ahead of WWDC. The idea is simple:...

XP Game Summit is being held on June 13 and June 14 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto Hotel, hosting over 44 panels.

DoorDash is facing legal action from Canada’s Competition Bureau, which accuses the delivery giant of misleading customers with fake prices and surprise fees. According to a lawsuit filed with the Competition Tribunal, DoorDash has been using “drip pricing” tactics — advertising low prices on its app and website, then adding a pile of mandatory fees...