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Bell Launching Internet in B.C. and Alberta—Using the Telus Network

Bell plans to begin offering internet service in Western Canada for the first time—and it’s doing so by using Telus’s fibre network, reports The Globe and Mail. The move marks a major shift in Canada’s telecom landscape, as Bell takes advantage of new federal rules that require large carriers to share their fibre infrastructure with...

Bell Nears Finish Line on Fibre Build, 5G Expansion Enters Next Phase

Bell's new brand platform says "Connection is everything" Bell’s years-long push to expand its fibre and 5G networks is nearing its final phase, according to Blaik Kirby, Group President of Consumer and Small & Medium Business. Speaking at Bell’s Investor Day — and later in an interview — Kirby said most of the company’s recent...

Google Meet Now Lets You Wear AI Makeup on Video Calls: How to Try It

Google is rolling out a new feature in Meet that lets users apply AI-powered makeup effects during video calls. The update expands on last year’s “Touch-up” tool, which let people smooth their appearance on camera. The new option includes 12 different makeup styles, ranging from subtle, professional looks to more creative ones. The effects automatically...

Play ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ Free This Week: Here’s How

Gamers can dive into Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for free this week. From October 9 to October 16, Activision is offering full access to the game’s Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. Physical copies of the game normally costs $90 to 103 for PS5 and Xbox for example. Players can experience the cinematic single-player...

Health Canada Says: Stop Using This Charger Before It Catches Fire

Health Canada has expanded a recall of the ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Bank after more reports of the device overheating and catching fire, posing a serious safety hazard to consumers. The recall, issued jointly by Health Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Waymeet Limited, now includes four models — 2G520, 2G505B, 2G512B, and...