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Apple is gearing up for the launch of its Vision Pro mixed reality headset, slated for early 2024, by initiating specialized training for retail employees, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company has circulated a memo inviting employees to apply for a confidential "product training event" to be held in Cupertino, California, in the first months...

Apple is intensifying its efforts to catch up in the rapidly evolving field of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), reportedly allocating about $1 billion per year for the initiative, says Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move comes after the company largely remained on the sidelines while competitors like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon made significant advancements in AI...

Canada's telecommunications regulator, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), is contemplating easing Canadian content spending requirements for Corus Entertainment. The company has cited labour unrest in the U.S. entertainment industry and high inflation as factors negatively impacting its financial performance. Corus submitted an application last week, requesting "urgent" changes to some conditions for its...

In a recent investigation led by CBC's Marketplace, technicians at several tech repair stores in Ontario, including Best Buy and Telus-owned Mobile Klinik, were caught accessing private data on customers' devices. The investigation involved dropping off smartphones and laptops at 20 different stores and monitoring the technicians' activities through installed tracking software. Out of the...

Apple is set to make a big splash in the world of cinema as it releases Martin Scorsese's highly acclaimed "Killers of the Flower Moon" in theaters.

Jon Stewart's show on Apple's streaming service is coming to an unexpected conclusion due to creative disagreements, according to The NY Times.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that enables select beta testers to share voice notes with an added layer of privacy by enabling 'view once' mode.

Earlier this month it was discovered that X, formerly known as Twitter, was set to launch new multi-tiered pricing plans for its Premium service, which offers extra features. Code within the X app said three plans were coming, denoted as Basic, Standard and Plus categories. As it stands, there’s only one X Premium subscription available....

The One under construction in July 2021 Apple has terminated its lease for retail space in Toronto's troubled 'The One' development, according to newly filed court documents. The luxury condo and retail project, located at Yonge and Bloor Streets, was pushed into receivership due to construction delays and a debt of $1.6 billion. "The Project...

Travel to the Flower Kingdom in Super Mario Bros. Wonder as it launches on Nintendo Switch today.

Insomniac Games' Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is now available on PlayStation 5 in Canada.

Apple is reportedly considering selling more ads on its self-produced podcasts, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. This marks a potential shift in the company's strategy, as its podcasts have historically been ad-free. The podcasts under consideration for ad placements include limited series like "The Line," "Hooked," and "Run, Bambi, Run," which...