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OpenAI Reveals ‘Sora’: Text-to-Video AI Model that’s Mind-Blowing

OpenAI has unveiled Sora, a text-to-video model designed to simulate the physical world in motion, marking a significant leap forward in AI's ability to understand and interact with real-world scenarios. Basically, you just write a text prompt and video is created using AI, similar to the company's DALL-E for image generation, but this time for...

Meta Passes 30% Apple ‘Tax’ from Boosted Posts to iOS Customers

Meta announced today it will add a 30% fee for advertisers purchasing boosted posts through Facebook and Instagram apps on iOS devices. This is in response to Apple's October 2022 update to its App Store Review Guidelines, which mandates that sales of "boosted" posts in social media apps must use the company’s App Store's in-app...

Apple Arcade Games for Vision Pro Touted as ‘Extraordinary’

Apple on Thursday touted Apple Arcade games for its Vision Pro, detailing how there are now 12 "extraordinary" spatial games specifically designed for the headset, alongside a library of over 250 titles. “This is just the beginning of a new era in gaming, with players being fully immersed in stunning game worlds and interacting with...

SaskTel Launches 5G Network in Prince Albert

SaskTel has launched its 5G network in Prince Albert, bringing faster mobile speeds and connectivity to the city. “The expansion of SaskTel’s cutting-edge 5G network is great news for the people of Prince Albert,” said Alana Ross, MLA for Prince Albert Northcote, in an issued statement. “Our government recognizes how important advanced communications infrastructure is...

Fizz Beta Launches in Southern Ontario, Expands Out West

Well, it looks like we jumped the gun on Videotron’s Fizz beta expansion, because as of today, February 15, 2024, the digital telecom has officially launched its beta in southern Ontario. Fizz said this launch in nearly 30 cities across southern Ontario is a first step in expanding into other markets in Canada. Beta testers...

Bell Pushes CRTC for Fibre Access Limits; Telus on Hold

Speaking at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) public consultation today, Bell and Telus took their chance to explain their stances on sharing its network to smaller competitors. Bell wants specific conditions on the access of smaller internet providers to competitors' fibre networks. This appeal was made during the CRTC's ongoing consultation on fostering...
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Here are Rogers, Telus and Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from Feb. 14

Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Bell Noticeable price changes: Deal on Galaxy S24 series,...

Videotron’s Fizz Expands Beta Coverage to More Areas

Videotron's online-only wireless brand Fizz, has broadened its beta coverage in existing regions in Canada. Fizz now extends beyond Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island in B.C. to include areas on the west coast including Sooke, Jordan River, Port Renfrew, while the entire Saanich Peninsula, and the Malahat is also showing as having coverage. Additionally, on...

Bell Execs Summoned to Ottawa to Explain 4,800 Job Cuts

Members of Parliament have called on top executives from Bell to testify about the company's recent announcement to cut approximately 9% of its workforce this year, or 4,800 jobs. The House of Commons heritage committee will hear from Bell CEO Mirko Bibic regarding the layoffs, which notably affect newsrooms nationwide. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized...

New PlayStation Plus Games: February 2024

Sony has revealed its new game catalogue on PlayStation Plus for February 2024. Sony Interactive Director of Content Acquisition & Operations, Adam Michel, explained the new games will be "all playable" from February 20, offering a variety of titles to appeal to all gamers. Check out the new PlayStation Plus games below... PlayStation Plus Extra...