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My Telus App Gains AI-Powered Messaging Tool for Customer Support
Telus has launched Expert Messaging, a new AI-powered customer support tool within its My Telus app for English speaking customers. According to the telecom, the chat brings asynchronous messaging, which allows customers to engage in two-way conversations at their convenience. This means you can start, pause, and resume chats on your schedule. Telus says this...
Two-Part ‘Sound of Apple’ Podcast Series Debuts From Twenty Thousand Hertz
Check out Twenty Thousand Hertz new podcast series based around Apple's sound engineering and philosophy.
Corus Accuses Rogers of Predatory Tactics in CRTC Complaint
Corus Entertainment has lodged a complaint with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), accusing Rogers of using its industry dominance to unfairly disadvantage independent media companies—including Corus. The complaint, filed on July 26, alleges that Rogers has failed to meet conditions imposed by the CRTC when it approved Rogers' $20-billion acquisition of Shaw’s broadcasting...
Apple’s $1,300+ iPad on a Robotic Arm is Coming, Says Report
What has Apple been smoking? According to Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman, the company is developing a new tabletop device that combines an iPad-like display with a robotic arm, in what appears to be a push into groundbreaking home tech. According to sources familiar with the project, Gurman reports a team of several hundred employees is...
Sonos Reportedly Considers Relaunching S2 App as Issues Persist
Sonos is claimed to be reportedly looking at the return of its S2 app as ongoing frustrations persist.
Here are Rogers, Telus, and Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from August 14
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, August 14, 2024. Bell New deals: Existing Bell Internet customers...
U.S. Government Weighs Breaking Up Google in Historic Antitrust Move
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering the unprecedented step of dismantling Alphabet Inc.’s Google following a landmark court ruling.
Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini Now Available on X, API Coming Soon
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has released Grok-2 in Beta, the company's AI chatbot. This release includes new models: Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini, both of which are now available for testing on X (and working in Canada). These models have significant advancements over the previous Grok-1.5, with notable improvements in areas like chat interaction,...
Google Meet Introduces New Video Calling Features
Google Meet is rolling out an updated video calling experience for its users, packed with new features designed to improve user interactions.
New on PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium: August 2024
PlayStation Plus is bringing a fresh lineup of games for Extra and Premium members this month, with some highly anticipated titles like Wild Hearts.
Feds Want to Stop Car Theft by Asking Canadians for Ideas
Canada has been making world headlines as the car theft capital of the world, with residents in Ontario taking extreme measures to protect their vehicles from being stolen. People have being using trackers such as Apple’s AirTag to locate their stolen cars, which are typically smuggled to overseas nations. A recent study from Équité Association...
Virgin Plus Offers 100GB Bell Migration Plan to Some Customers
Virgin Plus is offering a special migration plan to select customers for switching to parent company Bell. The offer is a $45 per month plan with 100GB of data, available for bring your own device and SmartPay, which is financing of a new phone. Virgin Plus will also waive the $60 activation fee ($10/month credits...