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CCTS Boots Two Telecom Providers for No Longer Playing by the Rules
The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) has cut ties with two telecom providers—VIF Internet and Allo Telecom—after finding they no longer offer services that fall under the commission’s mandate. Back in April, the CCTS warned it was planning to boot them from its complaint-handling program. After a public call for feedback and its...
Apple Tells CRTC It’s Elevating Canadian Content—No Push Needed
Apple Canada says its streaming platforms are helping Canadian and Indigenous creators reach wider audiences, both at home and internationally. The comments were made during opening remarks at a CRTC hearing today on June 26 in Gatineau, Quebec, as part of a consultation on the future of Canada’s broadcasting system that has been going on...
Here’s What’s New with the OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm)
Last week, OnePlus announced its new Watch 3 in 43mm is coming to Canada in July, alongside its new OnePlus Buds 4. On Thursday, the company shared new details about the smaller Watch 3. The new 43mm model offers the same features as the larger Watch 3 but in a more compact design. It has...
Subway Tees Up ‘Happy Gilmore’ Cups Ahead of Netflix Sequel
Subway Canada is bringing back its Happy Gilmore tie-in with the release of Happy Gilmore 2, set to debut on exclusively on Netflix July 25. Starting July 10, customers can add a limited-edition Happy Gilmore cup to any Subway combo for an extra $1. There are four designs featuring characters from the franchise: Happy Gilmore...
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Launches, New Final Trailer Available
Kojima Productions' Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is now available on PlayStation 5, here's the Final Trailer to watch.
Staples Trade-in by Allstate Launches in Canada
Staples' Trade-in by Allstate program is launching in Canada this week, offering e-gift cards for old electronics.
Eastlink Tells CRTC It’s Being Squeezed by Rogers and Bell on TV Costs
Eastlink says it’s being pushed out of the market by Canada's biggest telecom companies and wants new rules to protect smaller providers like itself. Speaking at a CRTC public hearing today, the company warned that high content fees and unfair negotiations with vertically integrated media giants—such as Rogers and Bell—are making it harder for them...
New on Crave: July 2025
Bell Media’s Crave has released its list of new shows and titles coming to the streaming service in July 2025. Highlights include the movie premiere of Sinners, the highest-grossing horror film ever released on IMAX, while HBO Original Series documentary, Billy Joel: And So it Goes, debuts on July 18. Check out the full list...
Amazon Rolls Out AI-Powered Descriptions for Ring Video Clips
Amazon’s Ring now uses AI to auto‑generate descriptive captions and audio for home security videos, boosting both accessibility and usability.
Apple’s CarPlay Ultra Faces Resistance from Top Automakers
Apple’s CarPlay Ultra aims to take over vehicle dashboards, but major car brands are pushing back to retain control of in-car systems and user data.
Apple Faces Backlash Over F1 Movie Ad in Apple Wallet
Apple is facing backlash over sending unexpected push notifications through the Wallet app to promote the upcoming F1: The Movie releasing this week.
Google Launches Gemini CLI for Seamless AI Coding
Google has just announced the release of its new open‑source Gemini CLI AI agent powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro for coding, automation, and research.