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Bell to Acquire Distributel, Gobbling Up Another Independent ISP
On Friday afternoon heading into the Labor Day long weekend, Bell announced it would acquire Distributel, one of Canada’s largest independent network providers. "Investing in a successful company such as Distributel and its family of brands aligns with Bell's efforts to provide customers with a choice in service options,” said Bell in a press release....
Tom Hanks’ Game Hits Apple Arcade
Created by award-winning actor, producer, and director Tom Hanks, Hanx101 Trivia is the first trivia game released exclusively on Apple Arcade.
USB 4 Version 2.0 to Offer 80 Gbps Speeds
USB 4 version 2.0 will be capable of data transfer speeds up to 80 Gbps, double what the original USB 4, and even Thunderbolt 4 are capable of.
Apple Settles with Developer in App Store Rejections Lawsuit
According to court documents, the suit ended in a settlement agreement earlier this summer with filings showing a request to dismiss the case.
CRTC Chair Ian Scott Isn’t Leaving in September Just Yet
Scott will continue to serve as chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission until at least the end of this year.
Samsung Confirms Data Breach Affecting Customer Data
Samsung has said in a statement that it discovered a security incident in late July and determined that customer data was compromised on August 4.
iPhones Overtake Android for First Time Ever in the U.S.
Apple captured 57% of premium smartphone market sales, while vivo surpassed OPPO to become the third largest smartphone brand worldwide.
Netflix with Ads Launching November 1 in Canada, Says Report
A Netflix with ads tier is said to be coming in November, sooner than expected.
Apple Studio Display Users Raise Complaints Over Electrical Interference Buzzing Sounds
A number of Studio Display users are experiencing a loud buzzing noise, believed to be caused by electrical interference.
Microsoft Officially Confirms Xbox Game Pass Family & Friends Plan and Pricing Model
Microsoft has officially revealed its pricing and additional details for Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family.
How Musicians are Making Money from ‘Poop’ Songs on Amazon Music
Okay this is all making sense now--poop songs are popular for a reason.
Epic Games Store Free Games for September 2022
The Epic Games Store continues to give away free games each week, with the company confirming the program will continue through the end of 2022.