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In an effort to maintain high-quality standards for apps, Google Play has announced a series of new policies and programs. Kobi Gluck, Director of Product Management, emphasized the platform's commitment to ensuring users have access to the best possible app experiences. This initiative is part of Google Play's ongoing investment in tools and features that...

Valve has announced the Steam Deck OLED, an updated version of its gaming handheld device, launching November 16th.

Canadians have been captivated by a series of Prime Video titles that have dominated social media platforms from X (formerly Twitter to TikTok in 2023, becoming integral parts of the cultural conversation. We now have one of the first 'best of' lists for the year. Below is a list shared by Prime Video, of its...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which consists of over 675 technology companies, has launched Aliro, a plan set to make digital access using mobile devices and wearables become mainstream. Aliro aims to standardize the way users unlock doors and entry points, ensuring interoperability across various devices and access control readers. The Alliance is developing a new...

Ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV, in collaboration with Stingray, has announced the launch of five new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) Channels in Canada. The channels introduced are set to enhance Pluto TV's entertainment offerings in Canada with a range of specialized content: Stingray Naturescape: A channel that offers viewers a tranquil experience with its...

The upcoming photography exhibition "I Remember You," set to open in Paris on November 10, will feature a collection of works captured on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This two-day event celebrates the fusion of photography and nostalgia through the lenses of renowned artists Malin Fezehai, Karl Hab, Vivien Liu, Mika Ninagawa, and Stefan Ruiz,...

Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) offers AI-generated summaries that amalgamate the most important information for user queries. The company has announced this feature has now expanded to 120 new countries, but Canada isn’t one of them. Following successful implementations in the U.S., India, and Japan, the technology has received overwhelmingly positive feedback says Google. Now,...

Pokémon GO is partnering with McDonald's Canada, offering sponsored PokéStops across the country.

SiriusXM has revealed its new streaming app, launching in North America on December 14th for $9.99 per month.

Google, alongside major European telecom operators, has urged the European Commission to mandate Apple's iMessage to comply with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), potentially reshaping the messaging app landscape in the European Union. The Financial Times has obtained a letter addressed to the Commission, where a Google senior vice-president and the CEOs of Vodafone,...

Videotron’s Fizz, which operates in Quebec only so far (including the Ottawa/Gatineau area), is celebrating its five-year anniversary and is doling out perks for its customers. We saw some plan changes to Fizz recently offering more data, and now the company is giving out discounts on new smartphones through its My Rewards program. Fizz customers...

Apple has announced the latest iteration of the Swift Student Challenge, that gets thousands of students into coding and app development. This challenge encourages young coders to apply their skills in crafting app playgrounds, tackling issues from mental health to environmental sustainability. The company has introduced new coding resources and is engaging with community partners...