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X Reverts Water Pistol Emoji Back to Firearm Icon
The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has made a significant change by redesigning its Water Pistol emoji to depict a firearm.
Amazon’s Echo Devices Racking Up Billions in Losses
Amazon’s Echo smart speakers have become a global household name, but their widespread adoption has come at a significant financial cost.
Google to Launch ‘Google TV Streamer’ as Successor to Chromecast
In a departure from the compact design that plugs into your TV, Google is opting for a set-top/table-top configuration with the Google TV Streamer.
Koodo Tempts Customers with 100GB, 200GB Telus Migration Offers
Koodo is offering some customers an exclusive Telus migration plan via text message, so it might worth checking your phone’s messages. The message says, “since Telus and Koodo are on the same team, you can save more when switching to Telus!”. Up for grabs are the following plans: $39/100GB 5G BYOD (Telus Essential Unlimited plan)...
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Set for 2026 Launch, Says Report
When will Apple launch a foldable iPhone? According to The Information, plans have moved forward for a debut possibly in early 2026. Sources cite Apple has reached out to its supply chain in Asia to produce components for the foldable iPhone, which have also received a formal codename, “V68”, according to the paywalled report seen...
Freedom Mobile Expands to 50 More Cities in B.C. and Alberta
Freedom Mobile has announced it has expanded service to 50 more cities in B.C. and Alberta, pointing out over 250,000 more Canadians can now sign up for the wireless service. New service areas include the likes of Chilliwack, Hope, Salmon Arm, Camrose, Edberg and more. Quebecor-owned Freedom Mobile says this latest service expansion is thanks...
Amazon Prime Video New User Streaming Experience Rolls Out Globally
Prime Video’s new UI improves navigation and discovery of content you subscribe to, rolling out globally today.
Asus ROG Ally X Review: Everything the Original Should Have Been
The Asus ROG Ally X makes meaningful improvements over the original. By updating the battery life and RAM, the Windows 11-based handheld stands toe-to-toe with the Steam Deck.
CRTC Seeks Info from Rogers on Connection Fee Increase to $70
Rogers and Fido increased its one-time connection fee last week to a whopping $70, and now this change has caught the attention of the CRTC. On Friday, the CRTC issued a request for information to Ruth Altman, Director of Regulatory Consumer Policy at Rogers, regarding recent changes to this connection fee. The inquiry is about...
CRTC to Spend $79 Million for High-Speed Internet in Northern Quebec
The CRTC announced today a new plan to provide high-speed fibre Internet to five Inuit communities in northern Quebec. This project aims to build upon previous Broadband Fund projects in the Nunavik region and ensure all Kativik communities have high-speed Internet. The cost of the project will be $79.4 million from the Broadband Fund, for...
CrowdStrike Bug: Windows PCs Fail While Macs Remain Unaffected
On Friday, millions of Windows machines were affected by the dreaded blue screen of death, highlighting a major flaw in the operating system.
StatsCan is Changing How it Will Track Cellular Prices
Statistics Canada to set to change how it estimates its cellular price index. A note on its Consumer Price Index (CPI) June 2024 website published last week said there are going to be “upcoming enhancements”, specifically a “new approach to estimating the cellular services price index." "The cellular services price index will be updated with...