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Eastlink Advances Fibre Network Expansion in Ontario

Continuing its fibre expansion work in Ontario, Eastlink announced the recent completion of its fibre network in Mindemoya. This move is part of the federal government's Universal Broadband Fund program. "Demand for access to high-speed internet in more rural communities has never been greater, making builds like these so crucial," said Jeff Gillham, Eastlink CEO,...

Manitoba Invests in Starlink for First Nations Connectivity

In a major leap towards better connectivity for remote First Nations communities, the province of Manitoba has committed $100,000 CAD in support of SpaceX’s Starlink technology, according to an announcement made by Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen on Tuesday, reports Tesla North. The funds, sourced from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund (CPF), will foster a collaborative...

Threads ‘Following’ Tab is Now Available

Meta’s Threads has started to roll out a highly-requested ‘Following’ tab, allowing users of the new text-based social network to only see content from people and companies they follow. Prior to this, Threads would only show users content generated by its algorithm. But now, there’s a ‘For you’ and ‘Following’ tab at the of the...

Roku Unveils New Content Discovery Features for Canadians

Roku today announced the launch of three new features and an enhanced Streaming Store experience aimed at improving content discovery for Canadian consumers. These updates will be rolled out in the upcoming months and will be accessible on Roku streaming players and Roku TVs. 'What to Watch', a new addition to the Home Screen Menu,...

ChatGPT for Android Download Now Available, Not in Canada

If you’ve been waiting for ChatGPT for Android, it’s now available in the Google Play Store, but not yet in Canada. According to OpenAI on Tuesday, ChatGPT for Android has launched in the US, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil. But no mention of Canada yet. "We plan to expand the rollout to additional countries over the...

Feds Intervene to Bring Wireless Coverage for All TTC Riders

In the face of ongoing concerns about mobile service availability in Toronto's subway system, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, announced the federal government is taking action on Monday. Minister Champagne, alongside the Toronto City Council, Members of Parliament from Toronto, and city residents, has been voicing concerns about the lack of mobile...