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Virgin Plus Sets End Date for $40/60GB Plan, Just Like Fido
Yesterday we told you how Fido continues to tweak its plans, this time matching offers from Virgin Plus, in particular with a $40/60GB plan that will end on April 20. Now, Virgin Plus has updated its website on Saturday to also note its same $40/60GB plan with unlimited international calling to 27 countries will also...
Former Industry Minister Navdeep Bains Leaves Rogers to Eye Political Return
Navdeep Bains is hanging up his hat as Rogers’ chief corporate affairs officer. The move comes as rumours swirl that he’s gearing up for a run at the Ontario Liberal leadership. According to an internal memo seen by The Globe and Mail, Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri told staff on Friday that Bains will officially move...
Fido Matches Virgin Plus to Undercut Koodo by $1 on Canada-US-Mexico Plans
Rogers-owned Fido has made changes to its website yet again, this time tweaking its plan to match its rivals. Here are Fido’s plans as of April 17, 2026: $40/60GB (was $44); ends April 20 $49/80GB (was 60GB) Canada-US-Mexico All of these plans include unlimited international calls to 27 countries and they are eligible for a...
Tubi Opens First Canadian Office in Toronto as It Bets Big on AI
Tubi has officially opened its first Canadian office in downtown Toronto, marking a major milestone for the free ad-supported streaming service. The company shared several photos of the new workspace with iPhone in Canada, showcasing a 10,000 square foot hub designed to support its growing team. Currently home to 21 employees, the space has enough...
Chatr Launches $34/80GB Plan to Match Lucky and Public Mobile
Rogers-owned Chatr is at it again, tweaking its plans list as we head into the weekend. Just yesterday, Chatr updated its website plans to boost some data: $19/500MB $21/1GB $25/25GB $34/80GB (was 60GB) $100/year with 400 minutes $159/year with 40GB and unlimited talk/text Now, the $39/80GB plan was eliminated as well, since it doesn’t make...
Nest Thermostats Have Saved Users $14 Billion
Google Nest thermostats have officially saved 200 billion kWh of energy and $14 billion for users. Learn how AI and smart scheduling are driving these results.
Apple Defeats India’s National ID App Pre-Install Plan
The Indian government has officially scrapped a proposal that would have required Apple and other smartphone makers to pre-install a national ID app.
Anthropic Debuts ‘Claude Design’ AI Tool
Anthropic Labs launches Claude Design, an AI tool powered by Opus 4.7 that creates prototypes, slides, and web designs through simple conversation.
iPhone Shipments Surge 20% in China
The Cupertino tech giant saw a 20% surge in shipments in China, making it the fastest-growing major brand in the country for the first quarter.
Ecobee Launches 24/7 Professional Monitoring in Canada with New Plans
Ecobee is overhauling its Smart Security subscriptions, and for the first time, Canadian customers will have access to professional monitoring. The Toronto-based company was founded in 2007 and pioneered the smart thermostat category before expanding into cameras, sensors, and home security. In 2021, it was acquired by Wisconsin-based Generac Holdings for up to $770 million,...
Kini Mobile Offers Free Hong Kong Roaming for Canadians: Here’s How
Kini Mobile is rewarding its long term customers by adding free Hong Kong roaming data to its monthly plans. The Canadian carrier which launched back in December targeting Filipino customers, is aiming to make travel easier for users frequently moving between Canada and Hong Kong. There’s a catch though of course. The new data rewards...
How is Bell Shaping Canada’s 5G Landscape?
How is Bell shaping Canada’s 5G landscape? The Quick Answer: Bell has the best 5G network in Canada. Following the launch of 5G+ Advanced, Bell now leads the market with peak theoretical download speeds of up to 4.3 Gbps. According to Ookla®'s Q3-Q4 2025 Speedtest Awards™, Bell holds the top spot for fastest 5G speeds,...