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Quebec Man Takes On Rogers, Bell and Telus Over ‘Junk Fees’ at the CRTC
A Québec man is taking on Canada’s telecom giants, calling on the CRTC to ban what he describes as a growing wave of “junk fees” and “dark patterns” that he says have taken over the wireless market in 2025. Émile Arsalane filed a formal Part 1 application on December 8, 2025, after seeing major carriers...
Boxing Day Wireless Deals Are About to End–Here’s When
Rogers-owned Fido and Bell-owned Virgin Plus have recently updated their websites to indicate end dates for their Boxing Week plans. They are just part of numerous carriers setting a final call for Boxing Day promo plans, which miraculously have matched what we saw during Black Friday. Both Fido and Virgin Plus have marked Tuesday, January...
Starlink’s Next-Gen 5G Direct to Cell: What Rogers Customers Can Expect
SpaceX recently released its 2025 Progress Report for Starlink, outlining a year of rapid expansion, major performance gains, and the global rollout of its satellite-to-phone service known as Starlink Direct to Cell. Canada’s Far North and WestJet Get a Shout Out One of the most notable updates for Canada is how Starlink is being used...
Clicks Goes All-In on Buttons With a New Keyboard and a Second Phone
Clicks has shared more details about its two upcoming products for 2026, the Clicks Power Keyboard and the Clicks Communicator, including Canadian pricing, shipping timelines, and compatibility. The Clicks Power Keyboard is a portable Bluetooth keyboard that also works as a power bank. It magnetically attaches to the back of a phone and slides out...
Telus Customers Can Get CBC Gem Premium for Free–Here’s How
Telus customers can now access CBC Gem Premium through the company's Stream+ bundles for free. If you are a Telus or Koodo customer with a Stream+ bundle, you automatically have access to CBC Gem Premium at no extra cost. For those not on a bundle, the service can be purchased as a standalone add-on through...
OpenAI’s Future AI Device May Be About the Size of an iPod Shuffle
OpenAI is reportedly ramping up work on advanced audio AI as it prepares for a future voice-first device, according to new reporting from The Information and Taiwan’s Economic Daily News. A recent paywalled report from The Information says OpenAI is developing a new audio-model architecture designed to support a voice-based companion device. The model is...
Meta’s Reels Hits $50 Billion Annual Revenue
Meta’s Reels has grown into a multibillion dollar revenue force as AI and expanding video engagement draw more advertisers and users.
Nokia Finds New Life Through $1 Billion Nvidia Deal
Nokia is finding new momentum as $1 billion Nvidia deal reshapes its future in AI networks and next-gen telecom infrastructure.
Pebble Unveils Round 2 At CES 2026
Pebble Round 2 revives the classic circular smartwatch with a bigger display and long battery life. Preorders are now open.
Apple Watch New Year Activity Challenge Returns With a Twist
Apple’s annual New Year tradition for Apple Watch users is back, and the 2026 edition adds a new twist. Apple has officially launched its Ring in the New Year limited-edition Activity award, giving users fresh motivation to stay active right from the start of January. "To kick off the new year, Apple Watch users can...
Apple Fitness+ Kicks Off 2026 With Big New Updates
Apple is kicking off 2026 with a major refresh to Apple Fitness+, rolling out new workout programs, Artist Spotlight sessions, and Time to Walk episodes designed to help users stick with their fitness goals well beyond January. “Apple Watch is the ultimate fitness and health companion to support users in reaching and maintaining their goals...
Starlink is Bringing Over 9,000 Satellites Closer to Earth — Here’s Why
SpaceX's Starlink is planning a major change to how its satellites orbit Earth, with the goal of making space safer. Yesterday on New Year’s Day, Michael Nicolls, VP of Starlink Engineering at SpaceX, said the company will begin lowering thousands of satellites to a lower orbit over the course of the year (via Tesla North)....