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Meta AI Launches in Europe This Week
Meta has announced its plans to roll out its Meta AI assistant across Europe with text-based functions.
Balatro Wins ‘Game of the Year’ at 2025 GDC Awards
Balatro was given four awards during the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA).
Plex Price Jumps and Free Remote Streaming to End—What You Need to Do
Plex, the popular personal media streaming service, is rolling out significant changes in 2025, including a price increase for its Plex Pass subscription and a shift in how remote playback works. The updates, detailed in a company blog post on Wednesday, aim to fund new features and maintain the platform’s independence amid rising costs. Starting...
Lucky Mobile and Chatr Drop 25GB Plan Deals—Who Wins?
Bell-owned Lucky Mobile and Rogers-owned Chatr have now launched new 25GB plans, matching each other, alongside one free month promotions. These prepaid brands have brought back the $29/25GB plan we saw back in March 2024. As for the free month promos, Lucky gives you the third month free on a $29/month or higher plan, while...
Google Slams the EU: Search and Android Rules Will Backfire
Google has criticized the European Commission’s latest demands for changes to Google Search, Android, and the Play Store, arguing they will harm European businesses, degrade user experience, and weaken security. In a statement, Oliver Bethell, Google’s Senior Director of Competition, called the Commission’s decision “misguided” and said it will make it harder for users to...
Apple’s Passwords App Exposed Users to Phishing Attacks
Apple's Passwords app was found to have a significant security vulnerability that left users susceptible to phishing attacks for nearly 3 months.
Samsung Introduces One UI 7 with Advanced AI Features, New Design
Samsung has officially announced the global rollout of its latest user interface, One UI 7, with a refreshed design and advanced AI features.
EU Enforces DMA, Orders Apple to Open iOS to Competitors
The European Union (EU) has mandated that Apple must open its iOS operating system to enhance compatibility with competing technologies.
Apple’s iPhone 16e C1 Modem Tested: The Results May Surprise You
Apple’s first in-house modem, the C1, is now being tested in the iPhone 16e, and early results suggest its performance varies depending on the network. Testing from Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence, shared with iPhone in Canada, shows that while the modem performs well in some situations, it falls short in others when compared to the Qualcomm-powered...
Google Wallet Now Lets Kids Tap to Pay—But Not in Canada Yet
Google has rolled out a new feature allowing kids to make digital payments and store passes using Google Wallet. The feature is available in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Spain, and Poland, but not in Canada yet, sadly. With parental supervision, children can now use Google Wallet on Android devices to tap and pay in stores,...
Google Pixel 9a Announced: Pricing in Canada Will Surprise You
Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 9a, its latest A-series smartphone, bringing high-end features at a decent price, especially in Canada. Canadian buyers will be happy to know that the Pixel 9a with its 6.3-inch display (it was 6.1-inch on the 8a) with up to 2700 nits peak brightness (it was 2000 on the 8a)...
Staples and Call2Recycle Expand ‘Recycle Your Batteries, Canada’ Program
Staples and Call2Recycle have announced an expansion to its 'Recycle Your Batteries, Canada' for Staples Professional customers.