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Fido Customer Angry After $5 Bill Increase, Just Months After Last Hike

Fido customers are speaking out after another round of price increases, with one subscriber saying it’s the second time their bill has gone up this year. One Reddit user shared a notice from their latest bill titled “Changes to your mobile plan rate,” which reads: “We continuously invest in our network to bring you the...

Dyson Airstrait Review: She Loves It, You’ll Love the Time It Saves

Dyson recently sent us their Airstrait to check out and test, one of their latest haircare products that debuted back in the spring of 2023. Since my hair isn’t exactly long and luscious, I had to get my wife to test out the Airstrait, which essentially is a blow dryer and hair straightener in one...

Google Maps Can Now Talk Back Thanks to Gemini—Here’s What It Can Do

Google Maps is getting a major update powered by Gemini, its AI assistant, aimed at making navigation more conversational and context-aware. The rollout begins this month for Android and iOS users in the U.S., with Android Auto support coming soon. Canada sadly will have to wait for the next expansion. The update introduces a hands-free,...

Feds to Spend $55.4 Million to Build a New Emergency Alert System

The federal government plans to spend $55.4 million over four years, starting in 2026-27, to build a new National Public Alerting System (also known as Alert Ready), with another $13.4 million in annual funding to keep it running. Outlined in Budget 2025, the project aims to modernize how Canadians receive emergency alerts about natural disasters,...

Telus Just Launched a 24/7 VIP Line for Tech Support and Secret Offers

Telus has launched a new customer support channel on Reddit, offering 24/7 access to its team of technicians and exclusive promotions for new customers. This comes at a time when customer service wait times have been increasing across 'Big 3' telecoms, but this Reddit service line seems to be available for those keen enough to...

You Don’t Need a PS5 Anymore: Cloud Streaming Arrives on PlayStation Portal

Sony has rolled out a major update for its PlayStation Portal handheld, adding official support for cloud streaming of PS5 games for PlayStation Plus Premium members. The update, available starting November 5 at 6 p.m. PT, brings several new features and user interface changes. The new feature lets Premium subscribers stream select PS5 games directly...

Videotron Just Switched On Helix Internet for 20,000 More Quebec Homes

Videotron has rolled out its Helix Internet and TV platform to several new municipalities in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, giving more than 20,000 additional homes access to its fibre-powered network. Residents in Roberval, Alma, Saint-Bruno, Hébertville, Hébertville-Station, Chambord and Saint-Nazaire can now subscribe to the company’s high-speed Internet and TV services. The expansion adds to Videotron’s...

Rogers and Fido Slash Prices on Like-New iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Models

Rogers and its flanker brand Fido are now selling certified pre-owned iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models at discounted prices, calling them “special offers.” The promotions give customers a chance to get like-new iPhones at lower prices through 24-month 0% financing plans. Rogers lists the iPhone 16 Pro (128GB, Black) for $865.92, while the...