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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Isn’t Retiring ‘Anytime Soon’, Microsoft Insists
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer isn't planning to retire "anytime soon" according to the company.
Early Amazon Prime Day Deals in Canada: Here’s a Sneak Peek
Amazon Canada has given a sneak peek at some of the deals coming for Prime Day, which officially kicks off on July 8 at 12:01 a.m. PT and runs through July 11. For the first time, the sale will span four full days. Shoppers with a Prime membership can expect major discounts on popular brands...
Apple Officially Joins Threads
Apple has officially joined the Meta-owned social media platform Threads.
Meta Brings Private Messaging to Threads
Meta has announced a major update for Threads, bringing direct messaging and a new highlighting feature to the app as it celebrates its second anniversary
Foxconn Recalls Chinese Workers from iPhone Plants in India: Report
Apple partner Foxconn has pulled back hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians from its iPhone manufacturing operations in India
Rogers Finalizes $4.7 Billion Takeover of MLSE from Bell
Rogers has officially become the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), after buying out Bell’s 37.5% stake in the company for $4.7 billion. The deal, which closed on July 1 after getting all necessary approvals, gives Rogers a 75% ownership share in MLSE, which owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC,...
WhatsApp Adds AI Support, Voice Calls and More for Businesses
WhatsApp is rolling out new features to make it easier for businesses to reach customers, manage campaigns, and offer support—all from one place. Announced at Meta’s Conversations 2025 conference in Miami on July 1, the updates focus on making WhatsApp more useful for marketing and customer service. Businesses can now manage ads across WhatsApp, Facebook,...
CBC to CRTC: Apple, Google, Amazon Are Burying Canadian Content
CBC/Radio-Canada told the CRTC today that Canadian voices are being buried on digital platforms dominated by foreign tech giants. At a July 2 hearing today, the public broadcaster called out smart TV makers and online platforms for not doing enough to promote Canadian content. The hearings are part of the CRTC's 'The Path Forward –...
Apple’s A16 iPad Just Hit Its Lowest Price Ever, Over $100 Off
Apple’s A16 iPad is set for another price drop, this time its lowest price yet. Earlier this month we told you the new iPad saw its first sale, down to $449.99, down from its $499.99 regular price. But starting on Thursday, July 3, Walmart is set to slash the price of the entry 128GB model...
Microsoft to Cut 9,000 Jobs, Hitting Xbox and Candy Crush Divisions
Microsoft is laying off about 9,000 workers—roughly 4% of its global workforce—as the tech giant kicks off its 2026 fiscal year with another round of job cuts. The layoffs continue at Microsoft. The layoffs will hit teams across different regions and departments, including major impacts to its gaming units like Xbox and the Barcelona-based Candy...
Meta Offering ‘Eye-Watering’ Pay to Lure OpenAI’s Best Minds: Report
Meta is pulling out the big guns to go all-in on AI, offering some of the most jaw-dropping pay packages in tech to poach top talent from OpenAI
New on Xbox Game Pass: Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 and More
Xbox has announced the full slate of additions coming to Xbox Game Pass throughout the first half of July, including Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4.