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Roblox Unveils Video Calls, Expansion to PlayStation

In a recent update, Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, revealed that as of June 2023, it boasts a staggering 65.5 million users who dedicate an average of 2.3 hours daily to the platform. The details were shared at the Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) 2023 on Friday. While users have traditionally connected via text chat,...

B.C. High School Bans Cellphones from Classrooms

Belmont Secondary School is taking measures to ensure a distraction-free learning environment as students return to classes. The high school located in the suburb of Langford west of Victoria on Vancouver Island, mandates that students either place their cellphones in designated containers at the front of the classroom or keep them silenced in their bags,...

Last Minute iPhone 15 Details Revealed Ahead of Special Event

On September 12, from its Cupertino headquarters, Apple is expected to unveil its iPhone 15 smartphone lineup. The event, named "Wonderlust,” will also feature Apple Watch upgrades, the latest AirPods, and upcoming software updates, including iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10. Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman has today shed some last-minute details on what to...

Feds, B.C. Drop $58 Million to Expand Rural High-Speed Internet

Rural communities in the Columbia Basin area of British Columbia are set to benefit from enhanced connectivity, as the federal government and the province have pledged over $58 million to expand high-speed Internet to these areas. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and person in charge of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Lisa...

Google Shares ‘Sneak Peek’ at Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro [VIDEO]

All eyes are on Apple’s special event next week on September 12, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup. While Apple is known for secrecy when it comes to product launches, Google has taken a far more relaxed approach. Google previously announced a special event on October 4, 2023, to reveal the...

Subway Unveils New MVP Rewards Loyalty Program

Subway has introduced its revamped loyalty program, MVP Rewards, set to launch on September 9 across Canada, the U.S., and Puerto Rico. Subway says fans are in for a treat as the newly unveiled program offers a multi-tiered experience, from Pro to Captain to All-Star, offering customers more earning potential and perks. This updated rewards...

CBC to Gain Majority Funding from Online News Act: Experts

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is set to reap the lion's share of the forecasted $172 million in funds from the federal Online News Act, say industry experts. This raises concerns that the newly legislated move could sideline smaller publishers, further elevating the CBC's dominance in Canadian news, reports the Globe and Mail. Bill C-18,...