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Rogers Pulls Plug on Shaw WiFi Hotspots Today, Freedom Users Affected
As of today, Rogers has officially shut down the Shaw WiFi hotspot network, cutting off public access to thousands of once-free internet access points across Western Canada. This marks the end of a service that had been a staple for Shaw customers—and later, Freedom Mobile users—for over a decade. Originally branded as ‘ShawOpen,’ the hotspots...
Netflix at Work Triggers Streaming Ban for Federal Employees
Federal employees across the country are now blocked from using major streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video on government networks—not because of tech strain, but because it looks bad. That’s according to internal government emails obtained by CBC News through an access to information request. The documents reveal that the December 2024 ban...
Apple Sports Expanding Soccer Support, Launches in Mexico
The Apple Sports app adds support for the FA Community Shield alongside a launch in Mexico.
iPad Pro (2025) Expected to Feature M5 Chip and Two Front-Facing Cameras
Apple's next-gen iPad Pro is reported to feature the M5 chipset as well as two front-facing camera, launching later this year.
How to Watch This Week’s Pokémon Presents and What to Expect
A new Pokémon Presents is being live-streamed by The Pokémon Company this week. Here's what to expect.
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Will Copy Samsung; iPad Pro Gets 2 Cameras: Report
Apple is gearing up to join the foldable phone market for the first time when it launches a foldable iPhone at the end of 2026. As Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman explained in his PowerOn newsletter yesterday, this won’t be some radically new gadget—Apple is essentially copying the playbook that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series has refined...
Bell Cleared by U.S. to Acquire Ziply Fiber in $5 Billion Deal
Bell is officially expanding into the United States after regulators approved its takeover of Ziply Fiber, a regional internet provider based in the Pacific Northwest. The decision came from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week, which announced it would allow Bell’s U.S. arm, BCE Holding Corporation, to acquire Ziply’s parent company, Northwest Fiber...
Freedom Mobile Promo: $39/80GB North America Plan Returns
Earlier this month at the Calgary Stampede, Freedom Mobile offered some exclusive wireless promos at the event, and now we’re seeing them pop up again elsewhere in Alberta. At KDays in Edmonton, Freedom Mobile’s kiosk is offering up a $39/month promo plan with 80GB of data, for use in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. The...
What Time Does Grow a Garden’s Zen Update Go Live on July 19?
Grow a Garden is a Roblox farming simulator launched in late March of this year, by a 16-year-old developer under the username BMWLux. Initially created in just a few days, the game started up slowly, averaging around 1,000 active users at the same time. In April, Janzen "Jandel" Madsen’s Splitting Point Studios acquired a...
Rogers Xfinity TV Adds CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV Apps
Rogers has expanded its Xfinity TV and streaming platform by adding two popular Canadian streaming apps: CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV. CBC Gem was integrated into Rogers Xfinity recently and is now pre-installed under the "Entertainment (Free with Ads)" section of the Rogers Xfinity Apps menu, offering free access to shows like Schitt’s Creek and...
How to Back Up Your iPhone to iCloud [VIDEO]
After you back up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud, you have a copy of your information to use in case your device is ever replaced, lost, or damaged.
Apple Highlights Clean Up AI Tool in New iPhone 16 Ad [VIDEO]
Apple has published a playful new ad for its iPhone 16 lineup, putting the spotlight on the Clean Up tool, part of the broader Apple Intelligence suite.