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Videotron has expanded its Helix Internet and TV platform to Drummondville, Magog, Rimouski, and Saint-Hyacinthe, adding nearly 93,000 households to its service area. The rollout gives residents in those cities access to Helix high-speed Internet and customizable TV packages. The service includes features such as a voice-activated remote and support for managing connected home devices....

Microsoft is raising the cost of Xbox Game Pass as it reshuffles its subscription service into three new tiers: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate. The biggest change comes to Game Pass Ultimate, which climbs to $33.99 CAD per month, up from the previous $22.99. Ultimate now includes more than 400 games across console, PC, and cloud,...

Google is rolling out a redesigned Google Home app starting today, October 1, built to support its new AI assistant Gemini. The update focuses on speed, reliability, and unifying Nest features that were previously spread across multiple apps. The new app loads faster and crashes less often, with Google reporting up to 70% quicker startup...

Google is introducing Gemini for Home, an upgrade that replaces the legacy Google Assistant on smart speakers and displays while extending AI features across the Google Home app, Nest cameras, and doorbells. The shift means interactions with Google’s smart home devices will feel more like natural conversations. Gemini supports 10 new natural-sounding voices and can...

We’ve reached October 1 and that means the unofficial “tech-tober” is here. Yesterday we heard about new updates to Amazon’s home devices and security lineup. Today, it’s now Google’s turn to update its smart home lineup. Google has announced refreshed versions of its Nest cameras and doorbell. The new hardware focuses on sharper video, better...

Peloton has announced a major refresh to its device lineup, introducing 5 cross training devices.

Canadian shoppers are getting more time to hunt for bargains this fall. Prime Big Deal Days will run for four days (double from 2024) this year, from October 7 to 10, starting at 12:01 a.m. PT. The sales event, open to Prime members in Canada, will feature hundreds of thousands of seasonal discounts, with some...

Amazon is rolling out a lineup of new devices in Canada, as announced at its event today in New York City, covering smart TVs, Echo speakers, and home security gear. Pre-orders are open now, with most products shipping in mid-October. Here's a confirmed list of the new Amazon devices coming to Canada, with 16 total...

Bell has rolled out multi-factor authentication (MFA) to its MyBell app, adding an extra layer of security for customers logging in. The MyBell app lets customers manage their Bell services from anywhere, including viewing wireless usage, changing TV or internet packages, paying bills, upgrading devices, and getting support. It also includes self-serve tools such as...

Apple has added iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 3 to its vintage products list, limiting repair support and future updates for both devices.

Adobe has launched its Premiere app on iPhone with multi-track timeline, AI audio tools, Firefly integration, free editing plus upgrades for storage.

A Galaxy Ring battery swelled while on a user’s finger, forcing hospital removal and canceled flight, raising safety concerns for smart rings.