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New on BritBox: June 2023

BritBox has announced its new listings for June 2023, which is actually the 10th anniversary of the streaming service, which is run by a partnership between the BBC and ITV. The service hit a milestone of 3 million subscribers earlier this year. The upcoming BritBox shows and their June release dates include: "Love/Hate" (Seasons 1-6)...

Apple TV+ Original ‘Severance’ Being Filmed in Newfoundland

The picturesque landscapes of Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula are currently buzzing with a touch of Hollywood. Stars including Director Ben Stiller, actors Adam Scott, and Patricia Arquette have converged on the region to shoot the Apple TV+ Original hit series, ‘Severance’, a dystopian workplace drama. While the filming crew have strived to keep the project under...

Microsoft Phone Link for iOS Now Available to All Windows 11 Users

Last month Microsoft announced it was rolling out Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 globally. On Monday, Microsoft provided an update to say Phone Link for iOS is now available to all Windows 11 users. Microsoft said last month that by “mid-May” all Windows 11 users would get access to Phone Link for iOS,...

CRTC Chair Admits Canadians Pay Higher Cellphone, Internet Prices vs. World

Vicky Eatrides, the newly appointed Chairperson and CEO of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), shared her vision for the future of Canadian telecommunications in a speech on Monday. The focus of her address was on ensuring affordable and accessible Internet and cellphone services for all Canadians. Addressing a crowd in Ottawa, Eatrides acknowledged...

Pride Theme Design for Apple Watch Inspired by Single-Cells, Not Pills

Apple's latest iOS 16.5 Release Candidate (RC) version 2 has revealed some tidbits about upcoming watch faces and features, according to findings by developer Steve Moser today. The details include updates for the Apple Watch Pride Watch Face and rumoured (and likely coming) Beats Studio Pro headphones. Moser revealed on Monday that the new Pride...

WhatsApp Launches ‘Chat Lock’ Privacy Feature

In what the company is describing as enhanced privacy and security for your messages, WhatsApp has announced a new feature, Chat Lock on Monday. The new feature aims to provide an extra layer of security to your most sensitive conversations. The Chat Lock feature enables users to secure specific chat threads behind a unique folder,...

You Can Stream ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ on Disney+ in June

The much-anticipated streaming debut of James Cameron’s global blockbuster, "Avatar: The Way of Water," is slated for Wednesday, June 7 on Disney+ Canada, announced the latter on Monday. The streaming release will feature exclusive bonus content, including behind-the-scenes footage with filmmakers, cast, and crew. The film will also be available for streaming on Max (the...

Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Deal Approved by the EU

The European Commission has given the green light to Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a massive $69 billion deal, subject to certain conditions. This decision comes after a thorough investigation of the potential impact on the gaming market, particularly focusing on cloud gaming. The Commission's concerns, which were primarily focused on the distribution of...