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Rogers and SenseNet have announced plans to introduce wildfire detection technology to 10 communities across Canada, starting in Alberta and British Columbia. Vancouver-based SenseNet specializes in early wildfire detection and will use its AI tech on the Rogers 5G network. The system integrates gas sensors, smoke detection cameras, and AI algorithms to provide real-time alerts...

Quebecor's Videotron is making some big changes this fall, as it is combining its two video-on-demand services, Club illico and Vrai, into a single platform called illico+ this fall. The new platform will simplify the user experience for subscribers on Helix and illico, merging content from both services. Videotron says illico+ will offer a mix...

Back in November 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) sought to increase internet competition by mandating Telus and Bell to open up their wholesale fibre networks in Ontario and Quebec to smaller competitors. Today, the CRTC has announced it has extended this decision to now force Telus, Bell and SaskTel to bring nationwide wholesale...

Telus-owned Koodo continues to offer some special plans to existing customers, in what looks to be an effort to keep users with the company. Periodically, Koodo customers signing into their online accounts and heading over to the plan change option, will see new “exclusive” offers listed. We told you about some special plans last month...

Elon Musk claims his Spaces interview with former President Donald Trump amassed a combine one billion views.

OnePlus is hosting a back-to-school promotion throughout August with up to $300 off select devices.

TikTok has launched a new Group Chat feature, letting users watch videos with friends and also make comments. The group chat feature supports up to 32 participants, offering real-time interactions such as watching, commenting, and reacting to videos at the same time. The Group Chat feature includes safety measures for younger users says TikTok, as...

Starting November 2024, Apple will enforce a significant policy shift that could impact creators and fans using the Patreon app on iOS devices.

Apple is gearing up to enhance its Maps app by broadening the reach of its "Look Around" feature that competes directly with Google's Street View.

Apple has released new beta software updates today for developers to download and test, including iOS 18.1 beta 2 and more. Here’s what’s available for download: iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 2 (22B5023e) iOS 18.0 Developer Beta 6 (22A5338b) iPadOS 18.0 Developer Beta 6 (22A5338b) iPadOS 18.1 Developer Beta 2 (22B5023e) macOS Sequoia 15.0 Developer Beta...

Rogers recently released a (cringey) ad featuring U.S. actor John Krasinski (from the hit TV comedy The Office) dancing to Taylor Swift on a boat, and now Canadian actors part of union dispute have expressed outrage whenever they see it. That’s according to a story from CBC News, citing details from the vice-president of Canada’s...

Last year, an ongoing proposed class action lawsuit against Bell and Ontario, sought $150 million in damages for the telecom’s collect call system within Ontario jails, which alleged high calling rates compared to other provinces. Both Bell and province refused to reveal profits they made from inmates. But now, new disclosures revealed by Bell forced...