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Meta’s AI Power Move: Standalone App Dropping Soon, Report Says

Meta is getting serious about its artificial intelligence chatbot and plans to launch a standalone AI app in the next few months, according to unnamed sources, reports CNBC. This move is part of Meta’s bigger goal—to become the top player in AI by the end of the year, competing with OpenAI and Google’s parent company,...

OpenAI Launches GPT-4.5, Its Most Advanced AI Model Yet

OpenAI has started rolling out GPT-4.5, its most powerful AI model for chat, with Pro users gaining access first, followed by Plus and Team users next week, and Enterprise and Edu users the week after. The company said on Thursday that GPT-4.5 is a major step forward, offering a more natural and intuitive user experience...
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Here are Cellphone Deals: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from Feb. 26

Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, February 26, 2025. New mobile phones available this week Iphone...

Freedom Mobile Just Lowered Pricing for a Limited Time

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has launched a ‘flash sale’, offering lower wireless prices for a limited time, only until March 3, 2025. Here’s what’s showing on the Freedom Mobile website right now for bring your own device—all plans include Canada-US-Mexico roaming: $34/10GB + 1GB Roam Beyond $35/60GB + 5GB Roam Beyond (was $39) $45/80GB + 15GB...

Microsoft Copilot for macOS Now Available in Canada—Get It Now

Microsoft has officially launched its Copilot AI app for macOS, giving Mac users native access to its AI assistant for the first time on their desktops. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, announced the release on Thursday morning, highlighting how Mac users can now use Copilot just like on iPhone and iPad. "Now live in...

Rogers, Bell Slam CRTC Rules—Netflix and Apple Push Back

Canada’s biggest media and telecom companies say outdated regulations are holding them back as traditional TV loses ground to streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+. Rogers and Bell are urging the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to ease its grip on the industry, arguing that current rules put them at a disadvantage compared...

CRTC to Google: Pay Up Again for the News Law You Already Fund

The CRTC has announced a new rule that requires big tech companies, including Google (well, only Google so far), to pay fees to cover the cost of overseeing the Online News Act. The decision, made on February 26, 2025, ensures that companies distributing news in Canada contribute financially to the regulatory process. In other words,...

Chatr Revamps its Plans and Offers 1 Month Free Promo

Rogers-owned Chatr has revamped its plan lineup and is also offering a free month on plans priced from $27 and above. The one “deal” being splashed across its homepage is a new $34/60GB plan with U.S. calling, which also qualifies for one month free. Here are the Chatr plans below as of February 27, 2025:...