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CRTC to Google: Pay Up Again for the News Law You Already Fund

The CRTC has announced a new rule that requires big tech companies, including Google (well, only Google so far), to pay fees to cover the cost of overseeing the Online News Act. The decision, made on February 26, 2025, ensures that companies distributing news in Canada contribute financially to the regulatory process. In other words,...

Pokémon Day 2025: Every Major Announcement You Need to Know

Alrighty Pokémon fans, here's everything announced today from the company's Pokémon Day 2025 and its special livestream. The event marked the anniversary of the franchise’s debut on February 27, 1996 (that's 29 years!), and introduced major announcements, including a first look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the reveal of Pokémon Champions, and updates to the Pokémon...

YouTube Milestone: 1 Billion Monthly Active Podcast Viewers

YouTube has officially become the most frequently used service for listening to podcasts in the U.S. The company says there are now over 1 billion monthly active viewers tuning into podcast content (as of January 2025), making YouTube the go-to platform for both audio and video podcasts. YouTube says this success is thanks to its...

New on Prime Video Canada: March 2025

Amazon has announced the new shows and movies coming to Prime Video in Canada for March 2025. From March 3 to May 30, Prime Video Canada will donate 100% of proceeds from select movie rentals and purchases to the Canadian Women’s Foundation through the Watch To Give Back program. The 19 included titles feature iconic...