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New CRTC Broadband Fund Overhaul Aims to Connect Rural Canadians Much Faster
The CRTC is calling for new proposals to improve internet and cell service in underserved areas across the country. The move is part of the regulator's Broadband Fund, which aims to fill the connectivity gap in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. To date, the fund has supported projects in over 320 communities, including 135 Indigenous...
Apple to Close First Unionized U.S. Retail Store; Union Blasts Decision
Apple is closing its retail location in Towson, Maryland, which is the first of its stores in the United States to successfully unionize back in fall of 2024. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents the store’s employees, has expressed outrage over the move, calling it a deliberate attempt to undermine...
Fitbit Adds Canadian French Support to New AI Health Coach
Fitbit is moving its Gemini-powered personal health coach into its next phase, officially adding support for Canadian French as it expands to 37 countries. While the AI tool has been available in English to Canadians since earlier this year, this update ensures French-speaking users can finally interact with the digital coach in their native language...
Tubi Launches ChatGPT App for AI-Powered Movie Recommendations
Fox Corporation’s free streaming service, Tubi, has officially arrived on ChatGPT. The launch marks the first time a major video platform has integrated directly into the chatbot’s ecosystem, offering a new way for viewers to sift through a massive library of more than 300,000 movies and TV episodes. The integration allows users to find content...
BYD to Launch 20 Canadian Dealerships This Year Following Historic EV Deal
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is hitting the gas on its Canadian expansion, planning to open 20 sales locations across the country in 2026. The move comes as Ottawa shifts its strategy, looking toward Chinese investment to diversify the national auto industry and decrease its heavy reliance on the U.S. market. “The overture of Canada...
Apple Drops macOS 26.4.1 Download to Fix M5 MacBook Wi-Fi Issues
After releasing iOS and iPadOS 26.4.1 yesterday, Apple has released macOS 26.4.1 on Thursday. According to the release notes, they are the same as before, noting, "This update introduces 8 new emoji, along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac." The update is coming in at 9GB for the MacBook Air...
How to Create Your Own Avatar on YouTube
YouTube’s new AI Avatar feature lets creators build digital versions of themselves. Learn how to record your selfie, generate videos, and manage your Avatar.
Spotify Rolls Out New Video-Off Feature
Spotify has just introduced a new feature that allows all users, regardless of their account type, to completely switch off video playback across the app.
How to Adjust Snooze Duration on iPhone
Apple has just shared a new support video detailing how starting in iOS 26, you can adjust the snooze duration for alarms in the Clock app on your iPhone.
Apple Still Confused About iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island
Apple is reportedly undecided on the iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island. Here are the latest leaks on the new 2nm A20 chip, camera, and display upgrades.
Why Analysts Call Quebecor the Top Threat to Rogers, Telus and Bell
The Canadian telecom landscape is facing a major shake-up as Quebecor aggressively targets the high-margin revenue of the country’s biggest players, and we’ve seen this through the likes of $40 global roaming plans from its subsidiary Freedom Mobile. In a recent interview with BNN Bloomberg, David McFadgen, managing director of institutional equity research at ATB...
TSN+ Prices Are Jumping: Here’s How Much More You’ll Pay for Sports
Bell Media's TSN+ is increasing its subscription prices for Canadian sports fans starting on April 14, 2026. The shift follows a trend of rising streaming costs across the country, with both monthly and annual plans seeing a jump in price. Starting next week, the monthly TSN+ streaming subscription will move to $29.99 per month, up...