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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...

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...

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...

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...