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The Fitbit App Is Dead. Google Health Is Officially Taking Over
The Fitbit app is getting a new name. Starting May 19, Google is rebranding it as Google Health across iOS, Android, and Wear OS, pulling the fitness platform further into its broader ecosystem in the process. This is the same date where Fitbit users will need to migrate to a Google account. This change comes...
Fitbit Air Arrives in Canada as Google’s Most Discreet Tracker Yet
Google is adding a new entry to its wearable family: the Fitbit Air, a screenless, featherlight tracker built for round-the-clock wear. Priced at $129.99 CAD, it's the smallest Fitbit to date, stripped of a display and focused on quiet, continuous health monitoring rather than wrist buzzes and glanceable notifications. According to Google, the Fitbit Air...
Why Gamers and Influencers Should Choose the Bell 5G Network
The following story was created in partnership with Bell Canada. The Power User Verdict: In 2026, Bell is the only Canadian provider to hold the Ookla Hat Trick, winning various national awards for both Internet and wireless performance. Based on Ookla® Speedtest Awards™, Bell won Best 5G Gaming Network, Best Mobile Gaming Network award and...
Apple May Ditch 256GB MacBook Neo Model to Fight Rising Chip Costs
Apple is reportedly considering ditching its base MacBook Neo model as DRAM costs continue to climb.
Apple TV Announces Disavowed, a New Thriller Series Starring James Marsden
Disavowed revolves around CIA Case Officer Brad Griffin, played by James Marsden, tracking down an assassin.
Starlink Just Dropped Its Canadian Price to $39 a Month — But Not for Long
SpaceX is making its most aggressive move yet to attract new residential customers in Canada by dropping the starting price of Starlink satellite internet to just $39 CAD per month. This new offer significantly undercuts previous promotions, lowering the entry-level cost for high-speed satellite internet during the initial months of service. The latest pricing structure...
Bell Fired Workers Who Faked Attendance — One Just Wanted to Use the Gym
Bell's parent company BCE has fired a group of employees caught faking their office attendance records in what the company is calling a "swipe and go" scheme. The details are pretty brazen. Workers would badge into the office and walk straight back out, logging their presence without actually showing up for work. One employee reportedly...
Xbox Is Taking Over IGN Live 2026 With a Games Showcase Watch Party
Xbox is back at IGN Live for the third year running, and this time it's bringing a watch party for both the Xbox Games Showcase and the Gears of War: E-Day Direct on June 7. Developer deep dives and hands-on time with upcoming games will also be on offer right on the show floor. IGN...
OpenAI Got Caught Collecting Too Much Data on Canadians — Here’s What Had to Change
OpenAI has made significant changes to how it handles personal data in Canada after a joint investigation by federal and provincial privacy regulators found that the original launch of ChatGPT broke several privacy laws. The probe involved watchdogs from Ottawa, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta. They found that OpenAI was collecting more personal information than...
Rogers Just Turned On 40 New Cell Towers Across Eastern Ontario — Here’s What Changes
Rogers and the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) have flipped the switch on 5G at 40 new cell tower sites across eastern Ontario, bringing reliable service to 14 communities that have long dealt with spotty or nonexistent coverage. The new towers are part of the $300 million EORN Cell Gap Project, a joint effort between...
Why One Expert Thinks Canada’s AI Chatbot Ban Would Put Kids at Greater Risk
The push to ban children from social media is gaining momentum in Canada. Culture Minister Marc Miller and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew both want a minimum age of 16, and now some are asking whether AI chatbots should be next. Technology law expert and University of Ottawa professor Michael Geist thinks that would be a...
Google Rolls Out 5 New AI Search Features
Google is updating AI Search to help users find original content easily. Discover five new features, including subscription links and deeper site previews.