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Canadians Overpaid for Electronics? $8.9M Settlement Reached
Another day and it seems another class action lawsuit settlement has been reached in Canada. This time, it’s an $8.9 million settlement part of a class action against electronics manufacturers accused of price-fixing. The lawsuit claims that companies artificially inflated the prices of capacitors—small but essential components used in almost all electronic devices. This allegedly...
Behind-the-Scenes: The Making of Apple’s C1 Modem [VIDEO]
Apple has unveiled its first proprietary cellular modem, the C1, marking a shift from reliance on external suppliers, notably Qualcomm.
How to Get Earthquake Emergency Alerts & More on iPhone, Android
With increased earthquake activity on BC’s west coast lately, many residents have reported missing emergency alerts. If you're looking for a reliable way to receive alerts for earthquakes, severe weather, and other emergencies, the Alertable app is a solid option. We wrote about Alertable way back in 2018 and it's continued to get better over...
How to Quickly Remove Duplicate Photos on iPhone [VIDEO]
Apple’s latest support video on YouTube explains how you can use the iOS Photos app to identify duplicate photos and videos in your library.
How to Turn a Live Photo into Video on Your iPhone
Apple has shared a new YouTube support video detailing how you can select a Live Photo in your Albums and turn it into a video to save or share.
Google to Replace SMS with QR Codes for Gmail Authentication
Google has announced plans to phase out SMS-based verification codes for Gmail authentication, transitioning instead to QR code-based verification.
Apple to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. Over Next Four Years
Apple plans to invest over $500 billion in the U.S. through 2028, expanding operations in several states and increasing funding for manufacturing, research, and artificial intelligence. The news comes after CEO Tim Cook recently met with President Donald Trump. “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our...
LEGO and PlayStation Debuts New Look at Horizon Adventures Set, Launching March 1
Here's a new look at the upcoming Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth set, celebrating LEGO Horizon Adventures.
CarPlay Adds New Row of Apps, as Discovered by iOS 18.4 Beta
Apple is adding a new row of apps to take advantage of in CarPlay, thanks to the first iOS 18.4 beta, now available.
Alleged iPhone 17 Series Renders Leak; C1 Modem Roadmap Surfaces
We might have what could be our first look at alleged CAD renders of Apple’s iPhone 17 series lineup. That’s according to an image shared by leaker @MajinBuOfficial on Sunday. What we see in the image is what looks to be the iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro....
2025 M4 MacBook Air Release Date? Report Says March
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has more details about Apple’s upcoming product roadmap, and for MacBook Air fans, the next update is said to be coming in March. Gurman says new 13-inch and 15-inch models with the latest M4 Apple Silicon is gearing up for a March release. Sources tell him Apple is preparing its retail and...
Union Takes Amazon to Court Over Quebec Warehouse Closures
Amazon is facing legal action after shutting down all seven of its Quebec warehouses, a move the CSN union says was meant to crush worker organization efforts. On February 20, the CSN and several labour groups filed a complaint with the Tribunal administratif du travail, demanding that Amazon reverse the closures and reinstate all laid-off...