Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal Blocked by UK Regulators
U.K. regulators have voted to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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‘BE@RBRICK’ Kids and Family Series Coming to Apple TV+
Apple TV+ continues to broaden its lineup of kids and family programming with the announcement of "BE@RBRICK," a 13-episode animated series from DreamWorks Animation and Dentsu Inc. The show is based on Medicom Toy's popular collectible bear-shaped figures and promises a blend of music and comedy for young viewers. "BE@RBRICK" follows the journey of Jasmine,...
What’s New on Crave: May 2023
Bell Media has released its list of new shows and movies coming to Crave for May 2023. Highlights include all seasons of The Office, while HBO’s White House Plumbers debuts on May 1 as well. As for big movies about to stream, Minions: The Rise of the Gru (I fell asleep to this in the...
How to Use Same WhatsApp Account on Multiple Phones
WhatsApp is finally improving its multi-device offering in its latest update by introducing the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones.
Peloton Bike Rental Program Now Available in Canada
Peloton is extending its Peloton Rental program to the Canadian market, after launching the program in the U.S. last year. The program, which offers low upfront costs and no long-term commitments, aims to make Peloton more accessible to a broader audience. Starting immediately, Canadians in select provinces can rent the original Peloton Bike for $129...
Apple Quietly Adds Feature Restrictions to iPhone, Based on Location
Summary: 9to5Mac discovers a hidden system in iOS 16 that restricts specific features based on user's location. The new "countryd" system combines GPS, Wi-Fi router country code, and SIM card information to precisely determine user's country. The system could potentially enable app sideloading in Europe and make it more difficult to bypass regional restrictions. An...
Opera One Browser Gets Revamped UI, Tab Islands, Multithreading, and More
The latest version of Opera One brings a new and improved UI with new features such as Tab Islands, and the fast and buttery-smooth animations.
iOS 17 Features Leak: Health Coaching Service and Mood Tracker in the Works
Summary: Quartz, an AI-powered health coaching service, is being developed by Apple. Unlike LumiHealth, which offered monetary rewards for staying healthy, Quartz will have a monthly fee. The project is driven by Apple's health, Siri, and AI teams, as well as its services division, and is planned for next year. Apple is developing an artificial...
iOS 17 Said to Bring New Lock Screen, Revamped Apple Music, and More
According to a post shared on Weibo this week, iOS 17 will include changes across the Lock Screen, Apple Music, App Library, and Control Center.
Apple’s iPhone Dominated Global Refurbished Smartphone Sales
Apple's iPhones represented a whopping 49% of all refurbished smartphones sold across the globe in 2022, up 16% year-over-year
Transit+ App: Grade 12 Student’s Vision to Transform Public Transit in Toronto
Summary: Transit+: A mobile app designed to improve public transit usage in Toronto by incentivizing car drivers and streamlining the transit experience. Inspired by Hong Kong's MTR system, Transit+ features a rewards program and digital card integration to increase revenue and reduce dependency on government subsidies. Developed by a Grade 12 student, the app aims...
Opposition MPs Slam the Rogers Hiring of a Former Industry Minister
The recent appointment of former industry minister Navdeep Bains as chief corporate affairs officer at Rogers, has stirred controversy among opposition Members of Parliament. Federal NDP and Conservative MPs have criticized the Liberal government for failing to tackle high wireless prices and expressed concerns over the hiring of former industry insiders by major companies, reports...