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Apple and Meta Warn Ottawa: Bill C-22 Would Turn Your Phone into a Spy Device
Apple and Meta are both pushing back hard against the federal government's proposed Bill C-22, telling a parliamentary committee that the legislation could effectively turn smartphones and messaging apps into surveillance tools for the state. Meta's Director of Public Policy for Canada, Rachel Curran, appeared before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security...
PlayStation 5 Sales Reach 93.7 Million Units Despite Sales Slump in Q4
Sony has reported that 93.7 million PlayStation 5 units have shipped since launch, with 1.5 million sold in the latest quarter.
Nintendo Switch 2 Will Cost $679.99 in Canada Starting on September 1
Nintendo Switch 2 will soon cost an extra $50 in Canada starting on September 1st as Nintendo reacts to the market.
CBC Had a Subscription Documentary Channel. Now It Wants Taxpayers to Fund a Free One
The CBC is shutting down its subscription-based Documentary Channel on August 31 and replacing it with a free ad-supported streaming channel launching this fall, backed by a $7 million funding increase for Canadian documentaries. The national broadcaster framed the move as a modernization push, pointing to declining cable subscribers and shifting viewing habits as the...
Fido vs Virgin Plus vs Koodo in May 2026: Higher Prices, Fewer Options
Every month, we go under the hood of the Canadian wireless market to track the shifting strategies of flanker brands Fido, Virgin Plus, and Koodo, alongside their parent companies Rogers, Bell, and Telus. Let’s dive into the current 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) landscape after autopay discounts, shall we? Fido $40/20GB (was $35) $45/60GB (was...
Bell Hit 10 Million Subscribers but Your Phone Bill Is Getting Cheaper
Bell reported its first quarter results for 2026 on Thursday, posting revenue growth alongside a modest dip in net earnings as the company pushes deeper into 5G and artificial intelligence. Total revenue rose 4% to just over $6.1 billion, while net earnings slipped 2.3% to $667 million, weighed down by higher taxes and infrastructure costs....
Apple, MAMI Showcase Films Shot on iPhone
Apple and the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) have showcased how filmmakers are using the iPhone to push the boundaries of cinema.
Apple Reportedly Working on ‘Spatial iPhone’
Apple is developing a 'Spatial iPhone,' a device that could feature a groundbreaking holographic display offering immersive experiences like Vision Pro.
Nick Jr. Replay Now Available on Apple Arcade
This new Apple Arcade addition is designed specifically for families, bringing a massive collection of world-renowned characters into a single, ad-free experience.
Spotify Now Lets Users Turn Notes into Podcasts
Spotify has just announced a new feature that allows users to take audio content generated by AI agents and save it directly to their Spotify library.
Heritage Minister Opens Door to $6 Billion Media Tax Credit for Big Telecom
Heritage Minister Marc Miller is floating a major expansion of federal media subsidies that could hand up to $6 billion in tax credits to some of Canada's largest broadcasters. The plan would extend the existing Journalism Labour Tax Credit to include broadcast giants like Bell Media, Rogers, and Corus. Right now, the credit is limited...
CRTC Warns Bell Over New $40 ‘Device Fee’ That Likely Breaks Federal Rules
The CRTC is calling out Bell over a new $40 fee the company has been charging customers who buy a phone through a wireless plan. After removing the $80 connection fee for Bell and Virgin Plus this week, a new $40 device fee was added for customers who buy a phone from the companies. In...