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iOS 18.3 Download Released for iPhone and More: What’s New
Apple has just released iOS 18.3 for iPhone and also iPadOS 18.3 for iPad, as expected. For iOS 18.3, it’s coming in at about 922 MB, and Apple says it brings improvements to visual intelligence along with other enhancements, bug fixes and security updates. What’s new in iOS 18.3? Release notes are below... Visual intelligence...
Apple Launches 2025 Black Unity Collection in Canada and Beyond
Apple has launched its 2025 Black Unity Collection to honour Black History Month and celebrate Black culture and community. The collection, entering its fifth year, again includes a new Apple Watch band, a custom watch face, and wallpapers for iPhone and iPad, all inspired by the "rhythm of humanity.” The new Black Unity Sport Loop band...
DeepSeek Overtakes ChatGPT as #1 Free App in Canada
Looks like we have a new trending AI chatbot in town, and it’s called DeepSeek, which was founded in China. DeepSeek released its AI assistant and it has now skyrocketed to the number one free app in Apple’s App Store in Canada and beyond, surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT. "Experience seamless interaction with DeepSeek's official AI assistant...
Nothing Teasing New Reveal on March 4, Hinting at Triple Camera Array
Nothing is teasing a new product launch in early March, during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.
Apple’s Refreshed HomePod Smart Display Reported to be Still on Track for 2025
Apple is reportedly still on track to release a new version of its HomePod in 2025. The device may feature a 7-inch display and smart home capabilities.
Apple Moves Veteran Exec to Fix Siri, Revamp AI Efforts: Report
Apple is making big changes to improve Siri and its artificial intelligence efforts, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Kim Vorrath, a company veteran with 36 years at Apple, has been moved to the AI and machine learning team, reporting to AI chief John Giannandrea. Vorrath is known for handling tough projects like the original iPhone...
Meta Plans to Drop $65 Billion on AI This Year
Meta on Friday revealed plans to spend a whopping $60-65 billion in capital expenditure pursuing its AI ambitions this year
Google Starts Rolling out First Android 16 Beta
Google today started rolling out Android 16 Beta 1 to Pixel devices, debuting dynamic lock screen notifications and other new features
Amazon Under Fire: Minister Tries to Talk Tough on Quebec Exit
Amazon's decision to shut down seven distribution centres in Quebec, affecting over 1,900 jobs, has sparked sharp criticism from Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne. In a strongly worded letter addressed to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Champagne expressed disappointment over the closures and urged the company to reconsider, shared the minister on...
New on Paramount+ Canada: February 2025
Paramount+ Canada announced this morning the new shows and movies coming to the streaming service in February 2025. Highlights include the second season of the Yellowstone prequel, '1923', set for February 23. Other shows include the season 2 premiere of School Spirits, which was filmed in Vancouver. The Sherlock Holmes series Watson debuts this month...
Apple Accused of Using Toxic Materials in Watch Bands
A new class-action lawsuit filed against Apple in California claims that the company uses toxic materials in some Apple Watch bands
CARV 2 is a Small AI-Powered Ski Coach That Made Me a Better Skier
I went to Deer Valley, Salt Lake City to test CARV 2, an AI-powered ski coach, providing tips and feedback in real time using your iPhone.