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Public Mobile Users Protest Rewards Cut with CCTS Complaints
Telus-owned Public Mobile announced last week its legacy rewards program was coming to end, starting in May. All existing users on the old rewards program will be transitioned over to the newest Public Points program. Since covering this story, Public Mobile customers have ramped up their frustration over the ending of the old rewards program,...
Koodo Offers $29/50GB Plan to Lure Back Some Customers
Telus-owned Koodo looks to be offering a ‘winback’ plan to lure some old customers back to the company. Some customers that recently ported out to Virgin and PC Mobile have been getting calls back from Koodo, offering the following: $29/50GB 4G plan for 24 months After 24 months, turns into $34/50GB According to RFD users...
Telegram Reaches 900 Million Users, Eyes Profitability and IPO
In a recent interview, Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, revealed significant milestones for the secretive messaging app, including a potential IPO.
Automakers Sharing Your Driving Habits with Insurance Companies
Automakers' practice of sharing driving data with insurance companies is causing concern among consumers, with implications for insurance rates.
Apple Vision Pro Redefines Possibilities for Health App Developers
Apple's Vision Pro headset has marked a significant milestone for health app developers, opening up a plethora of opportunities in healthcare apps.
Uber Launches Emission Savings Feature in Canada
Uber has announced the launch of its new Emission Savings feature in the Uber app, ahead of Earth Month in April. The feature allows riders to see the impact of their choices by showing the emissions saved when opting for Uber Green and Uber Comfort Electric. It includes a graphic illustration, making it easier for...
Apple Watch Series 8 LTE on Sale for $300 Off Right Now
If you’re looking for an Apple Watch Series 8, this might be the time to open your wallet. Sport Check has 41mm and 45mm LTE versions on sale for $300 off. Typically, the cellular versions are more expensive than regular Wi-Fi only configurations. 41mm: $358.98 (save 45%; $300 off) 45mm: $398.98 (save 45%; $300 off)...
Rogers and Bell Launch $34/50GB Plan in Quebec
Rogers and Bell have launched a $34/50GB 5G plan, joining their flanker brands such as Fido, and Virgin Plus, while also matching Koodo and Public Mobile. But of course, this is only in Quebec for now. The Rogers 5G plan normally is priced at $45 with 30GB of non-shared data, but it’s boosted to 50GB....
Nintendo Surprises on Mar10 Day with New Games Coming
Yesterday was March 10, also known in the Nintendo world as ‘Mario’ Day (Mar10). The gaming company took the time to announce some new games and updates coming from Mario and friends. "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door” will land on Nintendo Switch, set for May 23. This marks the return of the beloved RPG with...
xAI to Open Source Grok Chatbot, Says Elon Musk
Elon Musk announced on early Monday his artificial intelligence company xAI will be open sourcing its chatbot Grok. "This week, @xAI will open source Grok,” said Musk at 1:41am PDT on X. When someone replied that OpenAI should do the same, Musk replied, “OpenAI is a lie." https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1767108624038449405 Grok is xAI’s chatbot that is available...
DoorDash Canada Announces New ‘Made by Women’ Platform
DoorDash Canada announced its new 'Made by Women' platform, providing $10,000 grants to 15 Canadian women-owned restaurants.
Inside Apple Car’s Super Ambitious Design Journey
With Apple’s ambitious self-driving electric car project officially dead in the water, we now have some more details on the car design, according to sources speaking to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The initial design was to look like the EV startup Canoo’s lifestyle vehicle from 2020, a futuristic van with rounded edges. Windows were said to...