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Netflix Eyes Price Hike in Canada Following Hollywood Strikes: Report

Netflix is considering raising the price of its ad-free streaming service in several global markets, with a focus on the U.S. and Canada first, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports the Wall Street Journal. The exact amount of the price increase and its implementation date have not been disclosed. This move comes after...

Xplore Completes $132 Million Fibre Internet Project in Quebec

Xplore has announced the successful completion of its major fibre Internet project in Quebec, providing more than 33,000 rural homes and businesses with high-speed Internet connectivity. The project was partially supported by Opération Haute Vitesse and involved an investment of over $132 million to lay 2,700 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure. The areas benefiting from this...

Ex-Apple Design Chief Jony Ive Invests in Mobile Blender

Sir Jony Ive, the renowned designer behind Apple’s iconic iPhone and iPad, has invested in Cruz, a startup specializing in portable blending devices. iBlender anyone? The startup was founded earlier this year by former Apple employees Matthew Moore and Dakota Adams, both of whom were part of Apple's manufacturing design team. Cruz's flagship product, the...

Air Canada Adds Audible to its In-Flight Entertainment

Air Canada has announced a collaboration with Audible to offer its global customers Audible Original Audiobooks and Podcasts as part of its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. This marks the first time the airline is offering Canadian Audible Original content onboard, further enhancing its award-winning customer experience. "Entertainment is an important part of the in-flight experience,...

Apple News+ Crossword Puzzles in Canada are Coming

Apple News+ is expanding its offerings in Canada with the introduction of a Puzzles feature, according to information shared by iPhone in Canada readers. Initially launched in the U.S. when the first iOS 17 beta was out for developers, the Puzzles feature is showing up for Canadians testing iOS 17.1 beta. Apple News+ subscribers will...

TTC Wheel-Trans App Launches for iPhone and Android

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) introduced a new mobile application for Wheel-Trans customers on October 2, 2023. The app, available on both iOS and Android, offers an array of unique features while also supporting most functionalities found on the Wheel-Trans Self-booking Website. Key Features of the Wheel-Trans Mobile App: Customers can book, review, modify, or...

Google Unveils New Chromebook Plus Lineup

Google’s Chromebook is introducing a new line of devices called Chromebook Plus, which promises to offer users a range of enhanced features and specifications. This new line promises double the performance compared to top-selling Chromebooks from July to December 2022 and comes with built-in Google apps and powerful AI capabilities. The new Chromebook Plus devices...