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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,...
Meta and Oakley Teasing New Smart Glasses Reveal on June 20
Meta and Oakley are teasing a product reveal on June 20, likely to be a new pair of smart glasses for cyclists.
Fallout Shelter Has Been Downloaded 230 Million Times
Bethesda Game Studios revealed that Fallout Shelter has exceeded 230 million downloads across iOS, Android, Steam and consoles.
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...
Instagram’s Threads Introduces Tap-to-Reveal Spoilers Feature
Instagram's Threads is testing a spoiler tool that blurs text and images until tapped, much like Apple’s iMessage Invisible Ink feature for safer social scrolling.
Samsung One UI 8 Watch Update Brings New Health Metrics, Gemini AI
Samsung's upcoming One UI 8 Watch update brings AI-powered sleep coach, vascular load tracker, antioxidant index, running coach & Gemini AI on Galaxy Watch.
TikTok Symphony Gets AI-Powered Video Studio, Avatars, and More
TikTok has enhanced its Symphony AI suite with Creative Studio, Digital Avatars, AI dubbing and more, empowering creators and advertisers worldwide.
Canadians Can Now Earn PC Optimum Points on DoorDash Orders
Canadians can now earn PC Optimum points on DoorDash orders, with up to 25,000 bonus points for new users and 10× points for a limited time.