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Google Nest Smart Speakers Hit Clearance Pricing at Costco

Costco is offering significant price reductions on Google Nest Hub products at its Saskatoon warehouse location. The Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen, originally priced at $129.99, is now available for $69.97. The Google Nest Hub Max, initially priced at $299, is being offered for $159.97. When a product ends with “.97” pricing at Costco, that...

PC Optimum Points Now Redeemable for Apple Services

In an update last week, Loblaw's PC Optimum rewards program has expanded its redemption options to include Apple services. Users of the PC Optimum app can now redeem their accumulated points for subscriptions to Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade. The PC Optimum program, known for its tailored rewards based on individual purchasing habits, has also...

Federal Court Upholds ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ in Google Case

In a landmark 2-1 ruling, the Federal Court of Appeal in Canada has determined that Google's search engine is governed by federal privacy law, thereby allowing individuals to request the removal of their names from search results, commonly known as the "right to be forgotten." The court rejected Google's claim that it should be exempt...

Tim Cook Discusses Apple Vision Pro’s Game-Changing Potential

Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a recent interview, emphasized the transformative potential of the company's forthcoming Vision Pro headset. "The mixed reality device has the potential to usher in an entirely new era of computing," Cook said to The Independent. He believes the device will impact how people work, communicate, and experience the world, much...

Apple Responds to iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issues for First Time

Apple has acknowledged the overheating issues plaguing its recently launched iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. In a statement to CNET on Saturday, the iPhone maker attributed the problem to a software bug in iOS 17 and issues with third-party apps. "We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer...

‘EA Sports FC’ Game Pre-Orders Surge After Cutting Ties with Fifa

Electronic Arts (EA) reported a 25% increase in pre-release sign-ups for its newly rebranded football game, EA Sports FC, compared to last year's Fifa series. The Silicon Valley-based company recently ended its 30-year partnership with Fifa, football's world governing body. EA revealed that 6.8 million people have paid for early access to the game, which...

CRTC Sets $10 Million Revenue Rule for Streaming Services in Canada

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) says it has taken steps to modernize Canada's broadcasting framework, focusing on the contributions of online streaming services to Canadian and Indigenous content. Back in May, the CRTC launched its first round of public consultations. After reviewing over 200 interventions, the commission has issued its initial two decisions....