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Canada Must Face ‘Consequences’ for Digital Services Tax: U.S. Senators
In a letter dated October 10, 2023, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Michael D. Crapo expressed strong concerns over Canada's proposed Digital Services Tax (DST), calling it discriminatory against American businesses. The Senators, who are the Chairman and Ranking Member of the United States Senate Committee on Finance, respectively, urged United States Trade Representative Katherine...
Google Makes Passkeys Default for Personal Accounts
In a move to bolster online security, Google is making passkeys the default sign-in option for personal accounts. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Sriram Karra, Senior Product Manager, and Christiaan Brand, Group Product Manager at Google, as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Earlier this year, Google introduced support for passkeys, a more secure...
You Can Now Play Clash of Clans, Clash Royale on PC in Canada
Supercell announced today that its popular mobile games, Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, are now available on PC through Google Play Games (beta). The games have been soft-launched in Canada, Chile, and Singapore and are expected to roll out globally soon. For the first time, Supercell will officially support these two games on PC,...
Sportsnet Launches on Prime Video Channels in Canada
Prime Video announced the addition of Rogers-owned Sportsnet to its Prime Video Channels offering in Canada, allowing subscribers easy access live NHL hockey and a range of other sports content. For $19.99/month, Prime members can add Sportsnet as an add-on channel, providing access to both national and regional Sportsnet channels. "We’re delighted to add premium...
Valve Confirms Counter-Strike 2 for macOS Won’t Happen Due to Low Demand
Valve has confirmed that Counter-Strike 2 will not recieve macOS support due to low player numbers.
Square One Apple Store to Relocate, Building Permits Reveal
The Square One Apple Store in Mississauga, Ontario, is set to relocate by the end of 2023, according to building permits issued by the City of Mississauga's planning and building department. The permit, numbered 23 7802, was granted to Omers Realty Management Corp, c/o Oxford Properties Group, and outlines plans for "interior alterations - Apple"...
New Activision Blizzard Games to Arrive on Xbox Game Pass in 2024 Following Microsoft Acquisition
Games like Diablo IV and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III won't arrive on Xbox Game Pass until next year, says Activision Blizzard.
Magnetawan First Nation Launches App for iOS and Android
Magnetawan First Nation in Ontario has launched an official mobile application aimed at enhancing communication between its administration and community members. The app is designed to keep members updated on community news and events, whether they reside on or off the reserve. "Staying connected to our members who live off-reserve can be difficult; a mobile...
iFixit Takes a Closer Look at iPhone 15’s Intricate Engineering
After taking the all-new iPhone 15 apart earlier, the teardown experts over at iFixit have now taken a closer look at the device's complex engineering.
Netflix Discontinues Free Access Offer in Kenya
Netflix has announced the conclusion of its free mobile plan in Kenya, which allowed users to enjoy a quarter of the streaming giant's catalog for free.
Honda, Acura Introduce Garage Door Control via CarPlay, Android Auto
Honda and Acura have joined forces with the Chamberlain Group's myQ Connected Garage service to bring the feature to CarPlay and Android Auto.
Apple Focuses on Comfort for Next-Gen Vision Pro: Report
As Apple prepares to launch its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset early next year in the U.S., the company is already working on the next iteration of the device. We previously heard about this before, but now we have some more details. A key challenge for Apple is to improve the comfort and wearability of the...