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Rogers Launches Xfinity Stream App for Apple TV

Rogers has updated its Xfinity Stream app for Apple TV, joining the iPhone and iPad versions of the app. Rogers Xfinity Stream lets you watch live TV, On Demand shows, and your Cloud PVR recordings on your phone, tablet, or laptop, whether you're at home or anywhere in Canada. You can also download your PVR...

Telus Prepares for the Quantum Hacking Era With New VPN

Telus has launched a new “Quantum-Safe VPN” service that’s meant to protect businesses from hacking methods that don’t technically exist yet—but likely will. The idea is simple: as quantum computers get more powerful, they could break today’s encryption and make it easier for attackers to read sensitive data. Telus wants companies to start protecting themselves...

Apple and OpenAI Must Face Elon Musk in Court as Case Proceeds

A significant legal battle is brewing in the AI world as a federal judge in Texas has ruled that Apple and OpenAI must face a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's xAI, accusing both of conspiring to undermine competition in emerging artificial intelligence markets (via Bloomberg). X Corp. and xAI filed the suit back in August,...

Public Mobile Drops New Pre-Black Friday Deals for Existing Customers

Last week, we told you Telus-owned Public Mobile was offering up some discounted plans for existing customers. Now, ahead of Black Friday, Public Mobile appears to have made these offers even better. Check out all the existing plans being offered right now--yours may differ: $23/3GB $25/5GB Canada $29/10GB Canada-US-Mexico $30/10GB 4G $34/60GB 5G (was 20GB)...

Review: LEGO’s Arctic Polar Express Train Brings Fast-Paced STEM Fun

For National STEM Day, LEGO sent over the Explorers’ Arctic Polar Express Train, and we passed it to our resident expert: a middle schooler who has built more LEGO sets than most adults have owned. The build itself is surprisingly involved in a good way, with its 1,517 pieces. There are several distinct sections—the locomotive,...

Amazon Haul Finally Launches in Canada: Bargain Shopping is Here

Amazon has added a new bargain-heavy section to its app in Canada called Amazon Haul, now live as of Friday, November 14. Haul is built for shoppers who mainly want cheap, everyday items across categories like fashion basics, beauty accessories, home organizers, kitchen gadgets, and small tech accessories. Most products will cost under $10, and...

Amazon’s Starlink Rival Renamed ‘Leo’ as Blue Origin Lands Rocket at Sea

Amazon has renamed its satellite internet program from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo, as the company continues building a low Earth orbit network intended to bring high-speed connectivity to underserved regions. There are now over 150 Amazon Leo satellites in orbit and the company is preparing customer hardware that supports gigabit speeds across Apple Home,...