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Amazon Deals: Up to 25% Off Alexa Smart Displays and More

Did you forget Father's Day? There's still time to place an order for today and have it delivered "late"! Amazon Canada has a sale right now on its devices, including its Alexa smart displays and more. Check out the sale list below... Echo Devices Echo (newest model) – Alexa speaker with premium sound, Ideal for...

2023 Mac mini M2 Won’t Power On? Apple Will Fix It for Free

Apple has launched a repair program for select 2023 Mac mini computers with M2 chips that may fail to turn on (via 9to5Mac). The issue affects a small batch of units made between June 16, 2024, and November 23, 2024. Owners can check if their device qualifies by entering its serial number on Apple’s website....

Apple Refurbished M4 MacBook Air Now Available in Canada

Apple has added its latest M4 MacBook Air to the Certified Refurbished store in Canada, giving customers a chance to save on the newest model released in March 2025. Just three months later, refurbished units have now arrived (usually customer returns). The entry-level 13-inch version now starts at $1,189, down from the original price of...

SpaceX Completes Starlink Cell Network–Rogers Access Next?

SpaceX announced today that it has officially completed the first generation of its Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite network, designed to connect standard cellphones in remote areas — even where there are no cell towers. “Congrats to the @SpaceX team on completing the first generation Starlink Direct to Cell constellation!” the company posted on X on Friday....

Bell to CRTC: Telus and Rogers Are Shutting Us Out of TV Bundles

Bell Media is ramping up its battle at the CRTC, filing complaints against both Rogers and Telus for what it says is unfair treatment of its rebranded TV channels. In separate filings, Bell alleges its rivals are favouring Rogers’ new Discovery-branded channels while downplaying or sidelining Bell’s own content, which includes renamed versions of former...

Telus Wants Telus Digital Back—and It’s Willing to Pay $543 Million

Telus wants full control of its subsidiary Telus Digital and has made an official offer to buy up all the shares it doesn’t already own. Right now, Telus owns about 57% of Telus Digital, which builds software and digital tools for Telus’ businesses like telecom, healthcare, and agriculture. On June 12, Telus announced it has...

Public Mobile Sets Deadline for 5G Canada-US-Mexico Promo Plans

Telus-owned Public Mobile has just set an end date for its latest 5G Canada-US-Mexico promo plans. The 5G plans with bonus international minutes are set to end on Monday, June 16, 2025. It’s likely these plans will see international minutes come to an end and likely a price change or revamp. As for Public Mobile’s...

Rogers Warns CRTC Internet Label Rules Could Hike Prices

Rogers is pushing back against a proposal that could force internet providers to include standardized labels showing detailed performance metrics. Speaking to the CRTC during its June 12 hearing on improving how Canadians shop for internet, Rogers argued that consumers are already getting the information they need. This echoes what Telus and Bell have stated...