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Apple's Low Power Mode for Mac, introduced in macOS 12 Monterey, can stretch the 16-inch M2 MacBook Pro's battery all the way up to a full day

Google has announced an update to its Authenticator app, available for both iOS and Android devices, that now allows users to securely backup their one-time codes (also known as one-time passwords or OTPs) to their Google Account. This update addresses the long-standing issue of users losing access to their 2FA-enabled services when their devices with...

Update April 24, 2023: So it appears the $55/20GB price is the same as before, but what has changed are the credits received. It's currently at $5/month for Digital Discount and $5/month for bring your own device, to get to $45/month. Prior to this, it was only a $10/month bring your own phone credit. Our...

Summary: Apple wins antitrust case against Epic Games as the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds App Store policies. The court's ruling supports Apple's right to prohibit third-party app marketplaces on its operating system, dismissing Epic Games' claims of federal law infringement. While Apple has made changes to address developer concerns since the lawsuit...

Arm has historically been more of a chip designer, licensing the rights to its semiconductor designs to customers, than a chipmaker

Summary: Tesla begins producing a more affordable Model Y variant in its Shanghai factory for export to the Canadian market. The new Model Y variant is eligible for federal and provincial incentives in Canada, offering up to $12,000 in potential savings. The production in Shanghai has sparked a price war in the EV market and...

Apple’s AirPods 2 earphones just went on sale, offering a discount on the latest in-ear earbuds from the iPhone maker. The sale for Apple AirPods 2 just happened on Monday morning, with the price dropping by 10% or $34.26, off the regular price of $329, down to $294.74, with Prime shipping speeds. AirPods Pro 2...

If you’ve been waiting for a sale on Apple Watch Series 8, there’s a discount available now for GPS models in 41mm and 45mm sizes. This Apple Watch Series 8 sale is available on Costco.ca and also at Costco warehouses, offering $70 off the regular price of $528.99 or $568.99. This takes prices down to...

Summary: Ex-industry minister Navdeep Bains joins Rogers, raising NDP concerns over cabinet access and policy influence. Rogers claims Bains won't communicate with federal government while under the Lobbying Act's five-year restriction. Rogers emphasizes Bains's focus on digital divide, rural and Indigenous connectivity, and Canada's digital economy growth. The federal New Democratic Party (NDP) has expressed...

A new Wealthsimple promo says you can get a free pair of AirPods Pro 2, if you move $40,000 into one of your accounts with the company (no, this is not a joke). According to a Facebook ad seen by iPhone in Canada, Toronto-based Wealthsimple says “move at least $40,000+ from your bank or brokerage...

Summary: BMW Digital Key Plus now available for Android users, including Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. Offers high convenience and security with ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, virtually eliminating the risk of relay attacks. Digital Key Plus can be set up using the My BMW App, allowing vehicle access sharing with up to five other users...

A new report claims that iPadOS 17 will drop support of a number of older iPad models, including the first-generation iPad Pro.