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Rogers Closes Massive $7B Deal with Blackstone, Pension Giants
Rogers has finalized a $7 billion deal with Blackstone and several major Canadian pension funds, selling a non-controlling stake in a new subsidiary that owns part of its wireless network infrastructure. The move gives Blackstone and partners—including the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, PSP Investments, BCI, and IMCO—an...
June Xbox Update Brings Copilot AI, Game Hubs, and More
Xbox’s June 2025 update has introduced Copilot for Gaming beta on mobile and has added a unified Steam & storefront library in Xbox PC app.
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Launches with Gemini AI, OLED Display
Lenovo has launched its new Chromebook Plus 14, the latest model in Google's Chromebook Plus series, equipped with innovative Gemini AI features.
OpenAI Removes Jony Ive’s “io” Branding Amid Trademark Dispute
OpenAI has removed all mentions of io, the AI hardware startup founded by Jony Ive, from its website after being hit with a trademark suit by a IYO.
Apple Scrambles to Avoid EU Fines with Last-Minute App Store Reforms
Apple is negotiating last-minute changes to its App Store to avoid escalating EU fines under the Digital Markets Act, with key DMA deadlines looming.
Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 2 Download and More For Developers
Apple has released its second beta for iOS 26 and more on Monday, for developers to download and test. Here’s what’s available for developers to download and test right now: iOS 26 beta 2 (23A5276f) iPadOS 26 beta 2 (23A5276f) macOS 26 beta 2 (25A5295e) tvOS 26 beta 2 (23J5295e) visionOS 26 beta 2 (23M5279f)...
TikTok Says It Injected $2.3 Billion Into the Canadian Economy: Report
A new report from TikTok Canada says the app helped generate $2.3 billion in GDP for the Canadian economy in 2024, including revenue from small businesses using the platform, content creators, and TikTok’s own operations. According to the breakdown of the $2.3 billion GDP impact of TikTok in Canada: $1.4 billion came from small businesses...
Spotify Warns CRTC: Regulating Us Like Radio Is a Big Mistake
Spotify says it doesn’t need to be regulated like a radio station, arguing that music streaming is already working well for Canadian artists and listeners. In a presentation to the CRTC last week, Spotify said royalties paid to Canadian artists on its platform nearly doubled between 2019 and 2024, reaching $460 million in 2024 alone—more...
Rogers Stadium Gets New 5G+ Network that Cost Over $5 Million
Rogers has installed a major 5G upgrade at its new outdoor concert venue, Rogers Stadium, located at the former Downsview Airport Lands in Toronto. The telecom company spent $5.2 million to build a dedicated 5G+ network at the site, aiming to support up to 50,000 concertgoers with faster speeds and stronger signal coverage. The upgrade...
Mobland Season 2 Confirmed by Paramount+ After Record Viewership
Paramount+ has officially renewed Mobland for a second season (and rightfully so as expected). The crime drama, which stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren, has pulled in over 26 million viewers since its premiere and ranked as the second most-watched original series on the platform (Landman is first). Season 1 debuted on March...
iPhone Battery Settlement Delayed in Canada—Check Your Claim Now
If you filed a claim in Canada’s iPhone battery class action back in April of 2024, you’ll have to keep waiting for your payout. According to a new update posted June 23, 2025, the claims review process is now complete. However, approved payments aren’t expected to go out until later this year—with no specific timeline...
Xbox Confirms Attendance at Gamescom 2025
Xbox has confirmed its attendance at Gamescom 2025, running from August 20 to August 24.