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Niantic Lays Off 230 Employees, Closing LA Studio and Cancelling Marvel Game
'Pokémon Go' studio Niantic is laying off 230 employees, closing its LA studio and cancelling its Marvel game.
‘The Morning Show’ Season 3 to Debut on Apple TV+ in September
Apple has announced Season 3 of 'The Morning Show' debuts on Apple TV+ on September 13th.
DAZN Increases Pricing in Canada, Debuts New Plan
Sports streaming platform DAZN has announced new pricing options for its Canadian customers, a reflection of its expanding portfolio of live sports and original programming it says. The $24.99 CAD monthly option has increased by $5 to $29.99 CAD. The $199 CAD upfront payment for an annual subscription remains unchanged. A new $19.99 monthly option...
Minecraft Developers Quit Reddit Ahead of Upcoming Changes
Developers from Mojang Studios, the creators of the popular video game Minecraft, have quit Reddit following the platform's controversial API billing increases, which has affected third-party apps such as Apollo. The Microsoft-owned company confirmed the move in a post on the r/Minecraft subreddit. “Reddit management introduced changes recently that have led to rule and moderation...
First-Ever Sealed 2007 iPhone with 4GB Storage Hits Auction
Image: LCG Auctions An original factory-sealed iPhone with 4GB of memory from 2007 is up for auction for the first time in the 2023 LCG Summer Premier Auction on June 30. The auction also includes other original iPhones, making it the first public auction to offer all three versions of the first-edition iPhone. When the...
New Beats Studio Pro Features Leaked; Spatial Audio, Longer Battery, and More
In an exclusive report, 9to5Mac has shared leaked specs for the upcoming new Beats Studio Pro, revealing new features including Spatial Audio.
Snapchat+ Marks One Year Anniversary with 4 Million Subscribers
Today, Snapchat is celebrating the one-year milestone of Snapchat+, its premium subscription service that grants access to exclusive features.
Google to Stop Sharing News Links in Canada
Google has announced plans to halt its news-related services in Canada due to the newly enacted Online News Act, known as Bill C-18. In a blog post, Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs at Google & Alphabet, criticized the legislation for creating financial uncertainty and disrupting the way online search engines operate. Bill C-18 mandates...
Staples FlexPlan Launches for Apple Products
Staples has introduced a new, flexible financing plan, the Staples FlexPlan, for customers interested in Apple products (not available in Quebec). The plan, financed by PayPlan by RBC, is a solution for consumers to get the latest Apple products through low monthly payments. Staples FlexPlan provides the option to upgrade devices after 24 months for...
Apollo Reddit App Faces $250,000 Refund Bill–But Users Can Help
Christian Selig, the Canadian creator of the popular Apollo app for Reddit, announced an important update to his app that involved a “decline refund option” ahead of the app’s shutdown on June 30, 2023. "This has been the dream and journey of a lifetime," Selig wrote, expressing his gratitude to the user base that has...
ASUS ROG Ally is Reportedly Experiencing Heating Issues, Affecting microSD Card Slots
ASUS ROG Ally has only been available a short while yet users are already reporting heating issues.
Here are PlayStation Plus Monthly Games: July 2023
PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to playing Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and more for July 2023.