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Trudeau’s Office Lost Internet Right Before Trump Tariff Deadline

A network failure shut down the computer network of Canada’s top government offices on January 31, leaving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s staff unable to send emails, print documents, or coordinate ahead of Trump’s 25% tariff threat, according to Bloomberg. The outage lasted nearly 24 hours, affecting both the Prime Minister’s Office and the Privy Council...

Wealthsimple Launches Margin Trading—If You Can Stomach the Risk

Toronto-based Wealthsimple is now offering margin trading, a feature that lets investors borrow money against their portfolio to make bigger trades. This move makes a super high-risk, high-reward investing tool—once limited to the wealthy investors—available to more Canadians. Wealthsimple says margin trading had one of its biggest waitlists ever, and eligible clients have already borrowed...

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘HUMBLE.’ Goes Virtual on Apple Vision Pro

Even if you’re not at Super Bowl LIX to watch Kendrick Lamar perform at the Apple Music Halftime Show, you can still step inside his world—virtually. Starting today, February 6, Apple Vision Pro users can experience Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “HUMBLE.” in a brand-new VR game, available exclusively on Apple Arcade. The Synth Riders Experience,...

Bell’s Q4 Profits Jump, but Postpaid Activations Plummet

Bell’s parent company BCE wrapped up 2024 with strong profits but faced challenges in attracting new mobile customers. While revenue dropped slightly, Bell managed to improve its bottom line, posting a record annual adjusted EBITDA margin of 43.4%. "Bell's financial results for Q4 and throughout 2024 demonstrate steady execution as we balanced growth with profitability,...

Google Maps Turns 20: Canada’s Most Popular Spots Revealed

Over the years, Canadians have turned to Google Maps to find the best spots for food, nature, and adventure and this year the game-changing maps is celebrating its 20th birthday. Apple Maps is still playing catch up to Google Maps. Here are some of the most reviewed and photographed locations across Canada, as shared by...

Trudeau Gov’t Backtracks on Meta Ban, Drops $100K on Facebook Ads

The federal government has quietly resumed advertising on Meta’s platforms, despite the tech giant’s ongoing ban on Canadian news to adhere to the Online News Act. Ottawa is now spending up to $100,000 to promote the GST rebate on Facebook and Instagram—less than a year after pulling ads over Meta’s refusal to pay news outlets...

Eve Cam Apple HomeKit Camera Just Got Key Upgrades

Eve has rolled out updates to its Eve Cam, an Apple HomeKit Secure Video (HKSV) indoor smart camera, improving its functionality and user experience. So what’s new? There’s now motion detection through windows, thanks to image processing, along with clearer night vision that extends up to 5 metres in low-light conditions. The camera now uses...
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Here are Cellphone Deals: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from Feb. 5

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 5, 2025. This Week's Mobile Price Drops Samsung 27%...