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At this year’s Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs), Spotify highlighted new data showing Canadian country music is gaining traction both at home and abroad—with French-Canadian country leading much of the momentum. According to Spotify, streams of Canadian country music have risen 64% globally over the past five years, while French-Canadian country music has jumped 280%...

Canadians can now trade in old phones for instant cash through new self-serve kiosks launched by U.S.-based recycling company ecoATM. The first 13 kiosks are now available inside select Walmart stores in the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and Burlington, with more locations planned. The kiosks automatically test devices, check ID, and provide...

Canadian Tire and Tim Hortons will connect their loyalty programs starting in late 2026, giving customers the chance to earn and redeem rewards across both brands. The agreement will let members link their Triangle Rewards and Tims Rewards accounts. Once connected, customers can earn Canadian Tire Money on purchases at Tim Hortons while continuing to...

If you were thinking of upgrading your existing Sonos device, the company’s upgrade program is now offering up to double the discount, as part of a limited time promo. After you sign into your Sonos account online, the company’s website says, “the Sonos Upgrade Program makes it easy for you to expand your system and...

OpenAI has released new findings on how people are using ChatGPT, showing that the tool is no longer limited to early adopters.

Spotify has added new features for free users, improving search, playlists, lyrics, and sharing so music lovers get more control without upgrading.

Today is Apple’s big software update rollout, headlined by iOS 26 for iPhone. Besides iOS 26, other updates are also available today for Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and the super expensive Vision Pro. Here’s what’s available for download right now in Canada and beyond: iOS 26 (23A341) iPadOS 26 (23A341) macOS 26 (25A354)...

Gemini has risen to the top of the free apps chart on Apple’s App Store in both Canada and the U.S., surpassing ChatGPT for the first time.

Alphabet Inc the parent company of Google has for the first time crossed the $3 trillion market capitalization mark following a court ruling and surging interest in its artificial intelligence offerings.

Apple has released iOS 26 for iPhone and more. This brings the new Liquid Glass design to iPhone, iPad and Mac to Apple users in Canada. The update has been released and is available now. There's also an option to update to iOS 18.7 and skip iOS 26 for now. You can download iOS 26...

As we head into release day for new Apple products this Friday (including the new iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air), expect embargoes to release for the first reviews by select media testers. Today sees the first AirPods Pro 3 reviews to hit the web. Here’s a roundup from the usual suspects: DC Rainmaker: Apple...

Canadians need about five full workdays to afford Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro, ranking 13th out of 33 countries, according to Tenscope’s 2025 iPhone Affordability Index. The study, published by UX design agency Tenscope, found Canadians pay $1,154 US for the iPhone 17 Pro (256 GB), compared to the U.S. price of $1,099 — a...