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Blink’s New 2K Video Doorbells Are Coming to Canada Starting at $69.99

Amazon's Blink has announced two new video doorbells designed to improve front door security with higher resolution and better visibility. The new models, the Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ and the Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+, both feature 2K video quality and improved dynamic range to handle difficult lighting conditions. The Wired Doorbell 2K+ is priced at...
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Wealthsimple and Visa Just Quietly Changed How Payments Work in Canada

Moving money in Canada is about to get a lot more modern. Visa Canada and Wealthsimple are piloting a new payments system that uses stablecoins to settle transactions, a first for the Canadian market. Under the program, Wealthsimple can use USD Coin (USDC) to settle certain financial obligations with Visa, using blockchain to move funds...

Brace Yourself: Nearly Every Phone in Canada Rings at Once Tomorrow

Canadians should prepare for their phones to chime and televisions to broadcast a test signal tomorrow nationwide. Alert Ready, the national emergency alert system managed by Pelmorex (they own The Weather Network), has scheduled a test for Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The coordinated event is designed to ensure the system works effectively during real life-threatening...