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Apple to Discontinue $4.99 Apple Music Voice Plan

Nearly two years ago, Apple launched the Apple Music Voice plan for $4.99/month in Canada, offering a music streaming option that was powered solely by Siri. Fast forward to this month and Apple has announced it will be discontinuing this cheaper version of Apple Music. The company recently released a support document detailing the upcoming...

Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan Reaches 15 Million Users Globally

One year after the launch of its ad-supported plan, Netflix announced that it now has 15 million global monthly active users. The streaming giant has been focusing on areas that advertisers find most crucial, while delivering a wide range of entertainment options. "In just 12 months, we elevated our measurement capabilities and rolled out third-party...

LinkedIn Surpasses 1 Billion Users, Debuts AI Chatbot

LinkedIn announced the launch of an AI-powered chatbot designed to act as a "job seeker coach," part of a suite of generative AI tools for its Premium members. The announcement coincided with news that the platform has surpassed 1 billion members. The chatbot is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 and aims to assist users in evaluating...

You Can Stream ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ in Canada on Dec. 1

Lucasfilm's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," the concluding chapter of the iconic franchise, is set to stream exclusively on Disney+ Canada starting December 1, 2023. Alongside the film, a feature-length documentary titled "Timeless Heroes" will also debut on the platform. Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, an award-winning filmmaker, "Timeless Heroes" delves into the life...

You Can Now Buy Apple Pencil with USB-C in Canada

The new Apple Pencil with USB-C is now available for order in Canada at a price of $109. According to shipping estimates to B.C., delivery times are showing as fast as November 6, 2023. The stylus is designed for a range of uses including note-taking, sketching, and annotating. It features a matte finish and a...

Disney+ with Ads Launches in Canada; Rogers is the Ad Rep

Disney+ has officially launched an ad-supported subscription offering in Canada, as previously teased. The new tier, named "Disney+ Standard with Ads," is available alongside existing subscription plans, which have been rebranded as "Disney+ Premium." "Our new ad tier and standard tier offerings give our viewers the freedom to choose how they experience all that Disney+...

Chrome for iOS Now Lets You Move the URL Bar to the Bottom

Chrome on iOS has rolled out a new feature allowing users to reposition the address bar to the bottom of their iPhone screens. The update comes as part of Chrome's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience on iOS devices, which includes AI-driven text translation and address detection on websites. Nick Kim Sexton, Product Manager for...

Apple’s M3 Pro Chip Has Reduced Memory Bandwidth vs M1/M2

Apple's latest M3 Pro chip, featured in the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, has 25% less memory bandwidth than its M1 Pro and M2 Pro counterparts used in previous generations. Despite being based on the latest 3-nanometer technology and boasting a new GPU architecture, the M3 Pro system on a chip (SoC) offers...

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 11 Version 23H2 Update

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 2023 Update, also known as version 23H2. The update offers a limited range of new features and functionalities, delivered through a familiar and reliable update process. The 23H2 update is a scoped, cumulative release that includes recently announced features and some new enhancements. One notable change is...