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Xbox Confirms Attendance at Gamescom 2025
Xbox has confirmed its attendance at Gamescom 2025, running from August 20 to August 24.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: Not Revolutionary but Underestimating
After spending two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, I found it to be a delightfully surprising device, with only a few shortcomings.
Tesla Launches Self-Driving Robotaxi Network in Texas
Tesla has officially launched its long-awaited Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking the company’s first real-world test of its fully autonomous ride-hailing network. The pilot program kicked off Thursday afternoon in a geofenced area of South Austin, with early testers now able to summon rides using the new Robotaxi mobile app. Customers currently pay a...
Rogers Offering $60/220GB Global Roaming Plan to Some Customers
A Rogers customer on Friday shared a surprising wireless deal they found buried in their plan options: a $60/month 5G Infinite Ultimate plan offering 220GB of full-speed data and a long list of international roaming perks. The bring your own device plan, titled “5G Infinite Ultimate NS”, includes unlimited nationwide and international calling, unlimited international...
Corus Tells CRTC: Rogers Has Too Much Power in TV Industry
Corus Entertainment says Canada’s broadcasting system is broken—and blames Rogers for making things worse. Speaking at this week's hearings with the CRTC, Corus told regulators on Friday that Rogers’ growing dominance is threatening the future of independent Canadian TV channels. The company said it’s struggling to get fair treatment from distributors like Rogers, especially after...
Rogers Faces Strike Backed by Anti-Scab Law: ‘This Must End Now’
A group of 25 Rogers technicians in Abbotsford, B.C. went on strike early Thursday morning after contract talks with the company failed to reach a deal. The workers, represented by United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1944, say they’re underpaid compared to colleagues doing the same job in nearby cities. The union says the Abbotsford technicians earn...
Apple Considering Bid for AI Startup Perplexity, Says Report
Apple has held internal discussions about possibly buying Perplexity AI, a fast-growing artificial intelligence startup, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move could help Apple improve its AI capabilities and reduce its reliance on Google’s search deal, which is currently under threat from U.S. antitrust regulators. According to Bloomberg, Apple’s head of...
Meta Mulled Buying Perplexity Before Investing in Scale AI
Meta briefly considered purchasing Perplexity AI valued at about $14 billion, before opting instead to make a headline-grabbing investment in Scale AI.
Massive Data Leak Exposes Apple, Google, and Facebook Passwords
Cybersecurity investigators have uncovered a trove of up to 16 billion passwords, harvested via infostealer malware and credential stuffing schemes.
Lyft Now Available in Montreal and Quebec City
Lyft debuts in Montreal and Quebec City with 50% off promo rides, driver bonus, and upfront pay transparency in an attempt to challenge Uber and local apps.
Bell Pushes CRTC to Let It Charge More for Basic Cable
Bell is asking the CRTC to stop regulating the price and structure of basic TV packages, arguing that the current rules are outdated and unfair. Speaking at a CRTC hearing this week, Bell’s Assistant General Counsel, Lenore Gibson, said it doesn’t make sense that the Commission still controls how much TV providers can charge for...
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Get Up to $300 Off Before iPhone 17 Launch
If you’re on the hunt for an iPhone 16 Pro, check out this latest deal from Walmart online. Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro in 128GB, in colours black/white titanium, are on sale for $1,149 right now, shipped and sold by Walmart.ca (natural is sold out). This offers $300 in savings and is cheaper than refurbished and...