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LinkedIn Launches Games, Because Why Not
The social network for working professionals to flex their accomplishments to current and former colleagues, LinkedIn, is launching games designed to bring connections and encourage learning, essentially allowing its users to take a break during the day. Daniel Roth, editor-in-chief and VP at LinkedIn, announced on Thursday that the platform would integrate games into the...
New PlayStation Plus Games: May 2024
Here is a look at the games available to PlayStation Plus subscribers throughout May 2024.
Google Paid Apple $20 Billion to be Default Safari Search Engine in 2022
Court documents show that Google paid Apple $20 billion USD to be the default search engine for Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
T-Mobile Owns Mint Mobile, Gives Free Canada Roaming
Last March, T-Mobile announced it was set to acquire Mint Mobile, owned by Canadian Ryan Reynolds. At the time, it likely signalled the end of Reynolds’ attempts to bring the MVNO to Canada. As of today, T-Mobile has completed its acquisition of Mint Mobile. “This combination is a win-win all around – a perfect pairing...
7-Eleven Canada Launches Tetris-Slurpee Gaming Device Contest
7-Eleven Canada has partnered with iconic video game Tetris for a unique contest and limited-time merchandise collection, to celebrate the game's 40th anniversary. From May 1 to June 25, 2024, 7-Eleven customers can participate in a contest to win one of 1,800 handheld game devices styled after 7-Eleven's famous Slurpee machines. These cool handhelds are...
Screenshots Reveal TikTok’s App Store Commission Evasion
The app is reportedly displaying certain users with links to a website for buying digital creator-tipping coins, potentially bypassing Apple's commission.
Claude iPhone App Download: Free AI Chatbot, Not in Canada Yet
Anthropic is an AI startup behind Claude, its chatbot that rivals the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Claude has launched an iPhone and iPad app in the App Store, bringing its AI chatbot to mobile users. But so far, the app is only available for download in the U.S., and not Canada just...
iPhone Alarms Not Working? Fix Coming Says Apple
Have you been waking up late over the past week or so? It appears for some, iPhone alarms are not working as intended, with the alarm going off but no audio. The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern said yesterday, "Today Show called me last night and said iPhone alarms aren't working! I hadn't heard that...
PlayStation 5 Players Can Soon Join Multiplayer Sessions Via Sharable Links
PlayStation is introducing a new way to join multiplayer sessions on PlayStation 5 using a sharable link through the console or mobile app.
Xbox Games Showcase to be Held on June 9, [Redacted] Direct to Follow
Xbox has confirmed its annual summer Xbox Games Showcase is being held on Sunday, June 9th in Los Angeles.
What’s New in iOS 17.5 Beta 4?
Earlier today, Apple released new beta software for developers including iOS 17.5 beta 4 and more. Here’s what’s available for download: iOS 17.5 beta 4 (21F5073b) iPadOS 17.5 beta 4 (21F5073b) macOS 14.5 beta 4 (23F5074a) tvOS 17.5 beta 4 (21L5567a) visionOS 1.2 beta 4 (21O5580a) watchOS 10.5 beta 4 (21T5571a) What’s new in iOS...
Feds Tout Cellphone and Internet Prices Keep Falling in Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has released its 16th annual report comparing wireless and internet pricing in Canada, commissioned by Wall Communications. The report, spanning 84-pages, shows charts comparing the wireless and internet prices of incumbents and other telecom players, compared to G7 peer countries and Australia. “Wireless prices have declined an average of...