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Honda Abandons $15 Billion Ontario EV Plant — Carney Blames U.S. Tariffs
Honda is reportedly hitting the brakes on its massive plan to build an electric vehicle hub in Ontario, according to a new report from Nikkei Asia. The Japanese automaker is indefinitely suspending the $15 billion project cites the publication, which included both an EV assembly plant and a battery factory, as it pivots its North...
Blink’s New 2K Video Doorbells Are Coming to Canada Starting at $69.99
Amazon's Blink has announced two new video doorbells designed to improve front door security with higher resolution and better visibility. The new models, the Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ and the Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+, both feature 2K video quality and improved dynamic range to handle difficult lighting conditions. The Wired Doorbell 2K+ is priced at...
Assassin’s Creed Live Show Premieres in Montreal This December
Ubisoft has announced the Heredis stage show production, set in the Assassin's Creed franchise, debuts in Montreal in December.
Microsoft Shutters Development of Xbox Copilot AI Chatbot
Sharma states that "Xbox needs to move faster, deepen our connection with the community, and address friction."
Apple Will Pay $250 Million for Overhyping Siri. Canadian Users Get to Watch
Apple has agreed to a $250 million US settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit involving delayed Siri features originally promised for the iPhone 16. The legal challenge accused the company of false advertising and unfair competition, claiming that Apple promoted a smarter version of Siri that was not actually available when the new...
Wealthsimple and Visa Just Quietly Changed How Payments Work in Canada
Moving money in Canada is about to get a lot more modern. Visa Canada and Wealthsimple are piloting a new payments system that uses stablecoins to settle transactions, a first for the Canadian market. Under the program, Wealthsimple can use USD Coin (USDC) to settle certain financial obligations with Visa, using blockchain to move funds...
Brace Yourself: Nearly Every Phone in Canada Rings at Once Tomorrow
Canadians should prepare for their phones to chime and televisions to broadcast a test signal tomorrow nationwide. Alert Ready, the national emergency alert system managed by Pelmorex (they own The Weather Network), has scheduled a test for Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The coordinated event is designed to ensure the system works effectively during real life-threatening...
iPhone 17 Becomes Best-Selling Smartphone in Q1 2026
The iPhone 17 is the world’s best-selling smartphone for Q1 2026. Apple and Samsung models dominate the top 10, capturing 25% of the global market.
Facebook, Instagram Roll Out New AI Age Checks
Meta is expanding its AI-powered age assurance to identify teens and apply safety settings automatically. Here's how it works on Instagram and Facebook.
DashPass Members Can Now Save on Lyft Rides
DoorDash and Lyft have announced their partnership expansion into Canada, expanding the value of DashPass by introducing rideshare savings for members.
OpenAI’s AI Agent Phone Could Arrive by 2027 Says Kuo
According to a new update from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, OpenAI is shifting into high gear with its plans to release a dedicated AI agent phone.
1Password Finally Adds Native iPhone Integration and New Transfer Tool
Toronto-based 1Password just pushed out a round of updates focused on making things smoother for mobile users, mostly around importing your data and saving new accounts on the go. Moving from one password manager to another has always been kind of a nightmare, usually involving exported files you have to hope nobody intercepts. 1Password is...