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Apple’s Back to School 2025 Promo Now Live in Canada

Apple has launched its annual Back to School promotion in Canada, offering free gear like AirPods or accessories when you buy a new Mac or iPad through its education store. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman was correct again in reporting the promo would launch on June 17. The promo runs from June 17 to September 30, 2025,...

Apple’s iPhone SOS Feature Triggers Helicopter Rescue in B.C.

A hiker with an ankle injury near Della Falls was rescued on June 13, after using their iPhone’s satellite emergency feature to call for help, according to the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad (AVRS) last week. Della Falls is located within Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite lets users...

Prime Day 2025: Free Games and Luna Discounts Available Now

From now until July 7, Prime members can download six titles for free, including Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, Tomb Raider I–III Remastered, and STAR WARS: Rebellion. These games are available through the Amazon Games App or as GOG codes. It's all part of hyping up Prime Day, which was announced tonight, four days of sales...

Amazon Prime Day 2025 Canada: Early Deals Just Went Live

Prime Day 2025 will run for four days straight, starting July 8 at 12:01 a.m. PDT and ending July 11. It’s the first time Amazon has extended the event to 96 hours (4 days instead of 2!). The company says shoppers can expect discounts on a wide range of items—from groceries and school supplies to...

Spotify Says Quebec’s Francophone Stars Are Going Global

Spotify is seeing a surge in French-language streaming, and Quebec is leading the charge. The company’s 2025 Francophone Report, released on Monday, June 16, highlights a wave of local and global interest in French music, podcasts, and audiobooks—much of it powered by Quebec talent. In 2024, over 123 million users around the world listened to...

Canada’s Watchdog Wants ‘Nutrition Labels’ for Internet and Wireless

The Competition Bureau says it's time for internet and phone providers to be more upfront with their pricing — and that means clearer, standardized labels that show what Canadians will actually pay. Speaking at a recent CRTC consultation last Friday on the matter, Associate Deputy Commissioner Brad Callaghan pushed for the introduction of a “broadband...