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CRTC Spent $113K to Learn Canadians Are Fed Up with Telecoms

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) spent nearly $113,000 of taxpayer dollars on a study that found almost a third of Canadians had complaints about their telecom service—but most didn’t know what to do about it. The conclusion was what many already suspected: a third of Canadians are frustrated with their telecom providers, but...

Quebec’s Streaming Law and Fines May Spark Federal Showdown

The Quebec government last week proposed a new law that would force major streaming platforms—such as Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music—to prioritize and promote French-language content. The province says the goal is to make it easier for Quebecers to discover and access francophone music, TV, and films, but critics say the move could spark...

Apple Plans New Gaming App as Next Big Thing, Says Report

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to launch a dedicated video game app later this year across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. The new app will replace Game Center and serve as a one-stop hub for everything gaming—from achievements and leaderboards to in-game chat and curated content from Apple, say people...

New Quebec Text Alert Service Warns Residents of Heat Waves

Quebec has rolled out a new public alert system called 'Conseils climat’ (translates to climate tips) to warn residents ahead of heat waves and offer tips to stay safe during extreme weather events. The free service sends alerts by phone, text, or email—depending on user preference—before a heat wave hits. Subscribers receive tips on how...

Apple’s First Game Studio Buy Is a Tiny Team from Vancouver

In a rare move, Apple has quietly acquired RAC7, the tiny two-person game studio behind Sneaky Sasquatch, one of Apple Arcade’s most popular exclusives. It marks the first video game studio acquisition in Apple’s history, reports Digital Trends. RAC7’s track record includes well-regarded indie titles Dark Echo and Splitter Critters, but Sneaky Sasquatch, released in...