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CRTC Promises ‘Affordable’ Internet and Cellphone Services are Coming

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has released a new strategic plan today, focusing efforts to "connect Canadians through technology and culture" (whatever that means). Over the past year, the CRTC says there has been progress in several areas. It claims to have increased competition and investment in internet and cellphone services, suggesting that...

Sonos Plans Even Pricier Headphones Amid Low Ace Sales: Report

Sonos is facing challenges in selling its new Ace headphones, with only around 200,000 units sold through September, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, citing unnamed sources. The company planned to produce up to 1 million units annually but has since scaled back its manufacturing plans to just 10% of that target, say sources. The launch of...

Apple’s AI Lags 2 Years Behind Rivals, Internal Study Finds: Report

Apple’s artificial intelligence efforts aren’t as impressive as they seem, according to internal studies. AI chatbots from OpenAI, Google, and Meta are far ahead, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter. Gurman states that internal studies at Apple indicate significant performance gaps compared to competitors. Research within Apple found...

Netflix Reveals Launch Date for Game-Changing Ad Tech in Canada

Netflix announced on October 17 that its in-house advertising technology platform will roll out in Canada in November, with a broader launch planned for 2025 across all ad-supported markets. The company first announced its new ad platform would be exclusively coming to Canada back in the summer, but now we have a specific launch date....
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Here are Rogers, Telus, and Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from Oct. 16

Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. After a short hiatus, these weekly changes will be back on iPhone in Canada. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they...