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Ontario Launches One Fare, PRESTO Apple Wallet Support Still MIA

Ontario has launched its One Fare Program today, enabling transit riders to pay a single fare when traveling between the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and other regional transit services including GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay, and York Region Transit. The One Fare program promises big savings for commuters, potentially up to $1,600...

OnePlus Watch 2 Pricing in Canada: Specs, Details and More

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the OnePlus Watch 2 was unveiled by OnePlus, the company's latest flagship smartwatch featuring Wear OS 4 by Google. The device stands out with its Dual-Engine Architecture, with two chipsets within the Snapdragon W5 to deliver a hybrid interface and a battery life that leads the market with...

Commissioner Probes Alleged Destruction of ArriveCan Records

Canada's Information Commissioner has revealed the launch of an investigation into the alleged destruction of records related to the development of the controversial and overpriced ArriveCan app. This investigation by Commissioner Caroline Maynard, which spans from March 2020 to February 23, 2024, aims to address concerns about accessing and obtaining records concerning the ArriveCan app...

GC Strategies Execs Summoned Over $60M ArriveCan App Scandal

GC Strategies' owners, Kristian Firth and Darren Anthony, are facing another summons to appear before the government operations committee due to the ongoing ArriveCan app controversy. This decision followed the Conservative party's successful motion last Wednesday, which was delayed by a day due to extended debates on amendments. The committee chair will determine the dates...

Apple’s First Foldable Will Be Larger Than an iPhone, Says Report

Apple is reportedly finalizing the design of its first foldable device, marking a significant advancement in the project's development, according to DigiTimes (via MacRumors). Taiwanese supply chain insiders indicate that Apple has dedicated over five years to the development of its first foldable product. Contrary to speculation suggesting the device might be a foldable iPhone,...

Officials in Hot Water Deny Blame in $60M ArriveCan App Scandal

Cameron MacDonald and Antonio Utano, two suspended civil servants, have voiced their concerns over being unjustly targeted in the wake of the $60 million ArriveCan app controversy, saying they are scapegoats. MacDonald was an assistant deputy minister at Health Canada and Utano was a director general at Canada Revenue Agency. They both refuted claims made...

PlayStation VR2 Gets New Titles, PC Support Teased

Sony has announced a bunch of new games coming soon to PlayStation VR2, alongside an exciting development for PC gamers. The announcement, made by Gillen McAllister, Manager of Content Communications at Sony Interactive on Thursday, highlights the platform's ongoing commitment to expanding its game library, which already includes a mix of all-new experiences and compatible...

Reddit Files to Go Public, Will Let Top Users Buy IPO Shares

Reddit has officially filed on Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public, aiming for a New York Stock Exchange listing under the ticker symbol RDDT. This move positions Reddit as the first significant tech initial public offering (IPO) of the year and marks the first social media platform to go public since...

New on Disney+ Canada: March 2024

We’re close to March (and spring!) and that means another list of what’s new on Disney+ Canada. Highlights include the debut of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” on March 15, marking the streaming debut of her concert film, which has grossed over $260 million globally, making it the top-selling concert film of all-time. Also coming...