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QLED Philips Roku TV Models Launch in Canada
Roku has announced the launch of QLED Philips Roku TV models in Canada on Tuesday, ahead of the back-to-school season. “The QLED Philips Roku TV is an important addition to our lineup of Roku TV models available to Canadian consumers,” said Marcin Lempka, Country Manager, Canada at Roku, in an issued statement. “Our partnership with...
Instagram’s Threads Adds Rate Limits, Copying Twitter
Following Twitter's recent move to set rate limits, Instagram's Threads has also declared its plans to implement similar restrictions due to a surge in spam attacks. Earlier this month, Twitter had imposed new limits on the number of tweets users could access due to an extended outage. Musk had explained that Twitter was experiencing "extreme...
Apple’s ‘Anti-Steering’ Rule Changes Paused for 90 Days Amid Appeal
On Monday, Apple secured a temporary reprieve when it was granted a motion to suspend an appeals court ruling. The ruling, now on hold, would have required the tech giant to dismantle its "anti-steering" rules and allow external developers to link to third-party payment systems. The stay of the mandate will last 90 days, providing...
Threads Daily Active Users Dropped by More Than Half on Android
Threads has lost roughly half of its daily active users on Android since launching on July 5th.
Ubisoft Celebrates 25 Years in Canada, Highlights Impact Report
Ubisoft has released its first Canadian Impact Report, highlighting its commitments and programs in Canada.
Microsoft-Activision Deal Delayed Past Tuesday Deadline: Report
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are approaching the final stages of their historic $69 billion merger. However, the possibility of finalizing the deal by the forthcoming Tuesday deadline seems slim, according to insiders acquainted with the situation. Despite the impending deadline, the tech and gaming giants have no intentions of abandoning this merger. The companies are...
Chinese Hackers Exploit Microsoft Key, Target US Government Officials
Microsoft finds itself embroiled in a major cybersecurity incident as China-backed hackers exploited a key, granting them access to email inboxes.
Morgan Stanley Forecasts India as Key Growth Market for Apple
According to analysts at investment bank Morgan Stanley, India is poised to play a significant role in Apple's growth strategy over the next five years.
Facebook Brings Seamless Editing to Reels, HDR Video Support
Facebook users and content creators can now expect more editing tools for Reels, making it effortless to produce captivating videos on the platform.
Barbie Snapchat AR Lens Lets You Try on Barbie Movie Outfits
Warner Bros. has launched a captivating Snapchat augmented reality campaign for fans, generating buzz for the highly anticipated Barbie movie.
Rare Original iPhone Fetches Record $250,897 CAD at Auction
LCG Auctions has set a new record after selling a factory-sealed 4GB original iPhone for an unprecedented $190,373 USD (about $250,897 CAD). The phone started at $10,000 USD and ended up with 28 total bids. This staggering sale not only made headlines but also shattered the previous record for the most expensive iPhone ever sold...
Sony, Microsoft Sign Major Deal for Call of Duty on PlayStation
Sony and Microsoft have reached a long-term 10-year agreement, ensuring the continuation of the popular Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation. This decision comes following Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which sparked concerns over the future of Call of Duty on Sony's platform. Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, confirmed the deal, putting an...