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Hudson’s Bay, Meta Invite Canadians to a Magical AR Experience at Holiday Windows
This year, Hudson’s Bay’s beloved holiday window tradition includes a digital extension, which brings an immersive experience to all of Canada.
Paramount+ Canada Pricing Increases to $9.99, Jumping 67%
The price increases for streaming services aren’t stopping anytime soon, it appears. The latest price hike has now hit customers of Paramount+ Canada, with both monthly and annual prices jumping significantly. Paramount+ Canada announced a price increase on November 1 from $5.99 CAD to $9.99 CAD per month, an increase of 67%. The annual subscription...
WhatsApp Now Lets Users Hide Online Status
The messaging service is rolling out a new feature called 'online presence,' that allows users to hide their online status for greater privacy.
Twitter Warns of Verification Phishing Emails, Ahead of $8 Subscription
Twitter plans to charge an $8 USD per month subscription price for its Twitter Blue service, expected to come next week. This revamped Twitter Blue service will also include the coveted verification checkmark, essentially confirming an account’s identity. Twitter will make all new and existing users pay $8 USD if they want verification, a move...
Netflix Basic with Ads on Apple TV Not Working? It’s Coming Soon
A Netflix support document about issues with the Basic with Ads plan explains that the subscription isn't currently supported on Apple TV devices
Amazon Announces Matter Support for Alexa Devices
Amazon has added Matter support to over 100 million devices, including 30 Echo and eero devices, making them all Matter controllers in homes.
Philips Hue Gets Matter Support
Via an over-the-air software update to the Philips Hue Bridge, all existing and new Philips Hue lights and accessories will be Matter compatible.
Apple Remains ‘Best Global Brand’ in 2022 for 10th Consecutive Year
Interbrand released its Best Global Brands 2022 report today, and Apple again remained the top global brand, according to the research company. Apple’s ‘brand value’ stands at $482,215,000,000 according to Interbrand, seeing 18% growth year-over-year. "Apple helps us Connect, Do, Belong, Play, Pay and – more recently – Thrive. Rumour has it that soon it...
Elon Musk to Lay Off 50% of Twitter Staff, Chirp Conference Axed: Report
Twitter's new owner plans to fire 3,700 employees — or about half the social media company's overall workforce — starting Friday, November 4
xScreen for Xbox Series S Review
UPSpec Gaming's xScreen is a wonderful companion device for the Xbox Series S, giving solid display options.
Twitter to Launch $8 Verification Next Week; Give Edit Button to All: Reports
Elon Musk’s revamp of Twitter subscription services are said to officially launch week, reports unnamed sources speaking to Bloomberg. First teased as a $20 monthly service for verification, it was revealed yesterday an increase to Twitter Blue at $8 per month would allow anyone to get verification, plus other new features. Part of the new...
‘Vast Majority’ of 2023 iPhone Lineup to Use Qualcomm 5G Modems
Last fall it was reported Apple was set to start using its own 5G modems instead of chips from Qualcomm for its iPhone. Many analysts expected Apple to adopt its own 5G modem chips for iPhone starting in 2023. However, after Qualcomm announced its fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday after the bell, it now appears...