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CBC CEO to Angry MPs: Millions in Bonuses Still on the Table
CBC executives are still in the running to receive millions in bonuses, despite the broadcaster's plan to cut hundreds of jobs in its English and French services. Catherine Tait, President and CEO of the CBC, informed the parliamentary committee of heritage yesterday that the decision on executive compensation, termed "performance pay," will be made by...
$54 Million ArriveCan App: 76% of Contractors Did No Work
An investigation by the Federal Procurement Ombudsman into the $54 million ArriveCan app's development has revealed massive breaches in contracting rules. The report, led by Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic, found that outsourcing companies, particularly GCStrategies, a two-person IT staffing firm, won contracts by listing subcontractors who ultimately did no work. Say what?! The investigation into...
Universal Music Group to Pull Music From TikTok After Negotiations Fall Through
Universal Music Group will pull its music from TikTok as negotiations over compensation and safety against AI fall through.
Asus Zenbook Duo Now Available to Pre-order in Canada
The Asus Zenbook Duo (2024) is now available to pre-order in Canada for $2,199.
Global Affairs Data Breach: VPN Hacked for Over a Month
Global Affairs Canada is currently conducting an in-depth investigation into a substantial data breach resulting from a month-long compromise of its internal network. This breach, disclosed in a series of employee memos starting January 26, exposed a significant amount of staff data, including emails, according to memos obtained by the National Post. The Global Affairs...
Apple Card Users Earned Over $1 Billion in Daily Cash Last Year
Celebrating its fifth year, Apple Card has announced a major milestone with over $1 billion in Daily Cash rewards earned by its 12 million users in 2023.
Microsoft Edge Importing Chrome Data Without User Consent
Microsoft Edge is under scrutiny as users report the browser automatically opening with Chrome tabs after a Windows update, without user consent.
Microsoft Criticizes Apple’s New App Store Fee Plan in EU
Microsoft joins the chorus of disapproval aimed at Apple's new App Store rules in the European Union, labeling them "a step in the wrong direction."
Apple Opposes UK’s Proposal to Pre-Approve Security Updates
Apple has criticized the UK government's push to pre-approve tech firms' security updates, asserting it could compromise global privacy protections.
Apple Expected to See 15% Decline in iPhone Shipments in 2024: Kuo
In a recent Medium post, veteran Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has delivered somber news regarding Apple's iPhone shipments in 2024.
Google Improves ‘Digital Wellbeing’ Controls on Smart Devices
Google has announced updates to its Digital Wellbeing controls, aimed at how you can limit the use of your smart devices at home, specifically Google Nest or Home speakers. According to an email sent by the Google Home team today and obtained by iPhone in Canada, starting this month (so in the next or so?),...
Apple Wants You to Shop for Valentine’s Day Already
Apple sent out an email to customers today to inform them that Valentine’s Day is coming soon, letting you know that the company’s gifts are “made to love”. According to the email received by iPhone in Canada, Apple is shoving the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and Accessories in your face as things you should...