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Eve Systems Debuts Matter-Ready Smart Home Tech and Updates

Eve Systems, a pioneer in the Matter smart home standard, has announced the launch of their first Matter-enabled devices, starting with the smart plug Eve Energy. The Matter-enabled models for North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom are available now, with Eve Motion and Eve Door & Window arriving on April 17th. Existing users of...

Sonos Brings Dolby Atmos Support for Apple Music and More

Sonos has released a new update for its S2 app, version 15.2, which brings support for Dolby Atmos playback through Apple Music on compatible Sonos devices. The update also introduces improved room grouping functionality and a new WiFi signal strength feature, along with bug fixes and performance enhancements. The company announced earlier this month it...

Apple Music Classical App Now Available for Download in Canada

After launching pre-orders for the dedicated Apple Music Classical app earlier this month, the app is now available in Canada, ahead of its March 28th launch date. An email was sent out to those that pre-ordered the app, saying, "Your pre-order for “Apple Music Classical” is now available." Apple goes on to explain, "The app...

Auditor General Exposes Canada’s Digital Divide for Rural and Indigenous Communities

The Auditor General's report on Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas in Canada has highlighted the severe digital divide between urban and remote communities. The audit scrutinized programs run by Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to determine their effectiveness in improving accessibility, affordability, and quality of...

Apple’s Emergency SOS Satellite Service Expands to Six New European Countries

Apple has expanded its Emergency SOS satellite security service to Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Portugal, bringing further safety to iPhone 14 users in these regions. This technology enables users to send and receive messages with emergency services even in areas without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Additionally, users can also share their location...

Disney to Lay Off 7,000 Employees in Cost-Cutting Effort: Memo

Disney is set to lay off roughly 7,000 employees across three rounds before the summer starts, as part of a broader effort to reduce corporate spending and boost free cash flow, according to a memo from CEO Bob Iger obtained by CNBC. The layoffs, initially announced in February, will impact various divisions within Disney, including...