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Readdle’s PDF Expert and Spark Now Available for Apple Vision Pro
Ukrainian-founded tech company Readdle has just announced the integration of its PDF Expert and Spark apps into Apple's Vision Pro via iPad.
CBC CEO to Angry MPs: Millions in Bonuses Still on the Table
CBC executives are still in the running to receive millions in bonuses, despite the broadcaster's plan to cut hundreds of jobs in its English and French services. Catherine Tait, President and CEO of the CBC, informed the parliamentary committee of heritage yesterday that the decision on executive compensation, termed "performance pay," will be made by...
Fizz Launches Beta in Manitoba, Prices See Increase
Videotron’s digital wireless brand Fizz has expanded into Manitoba, launching its beta in Winnipeg today. This is part of Fizz’s expansion across Canada, with the wireless service already seeing success of the service in Quebec for five years. "We are happy to allow more people to experience Fizz, an entirely different breed of wireless carrier,"...
$54 Million ArriveCan App: 76% of Contractors Did No Work
An investigation by the Federal Procurement Ombudsman into the $54 million ArriveCan app's development has revealed massive breaches in contracting rules. The report, led by Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic, found that outsourcing companies, particularly GCStrategies, a two-person IT staffing firm, won contracts by listing subcontractors who ultimately did no work. Say what?! The investigation into...
Universal Music Group to Pull Music From TikTok After Negotiations Fall Through
Universal Music Group will pull its music from TikTok as negotiations over compensation and safety against AI fall through.
Asus Zenbook Duo Now Available to Pre-order in Canada
The Asus Zenbook Duo (2024) is now available to pre-order in Canada for $2,199.
Global Affairs Data Breach: VPN Hacked for Over a Month
Global Affairs Canada is currently conducting an in-depth investigation into a substantial data breach resulting from a month-long compromise of its internal network. This breach, disclosed in a series of employee memos starting January 26, exposed a significant amount of staff data, including emails, according to memos obtained by the National Post. The Global Affairs...
Tesla Led Federal EV Rebates for All of 2023
Tesla marked a significant achievement in the federal government's Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program for the year 2023, securing more rebates than any other brand, reports Tesla North. According to Transport Canada, Tesla shipped 43,654 vehicles eligible for the rebate program, nearly equaling the total of its three closest competitors combined. The iZEV program...
Apple Card Users Earned Over $1 Billion in Daily Cash Last Year
Celebrating its fifth year, Apple Card has announced a major milestone with over $1 billion in Daily Cash rewards earned by its 12 million users in 2023.
Microsoft Edge Importing Chrome Data Without User Consent
Microsoft Edge is under scrutiny as users report the browser automatically opening with Chrome tabs after a Windows update, without user consent.
Microsoft Criticizes Apple’s New App Store Fee Plan in EU
Microsoft joins the chorus of disapproval aimed at Apple's new App Store rules in the European Union, labeling them "a step in the wrong direction."
Apple Opposes UK’s Proposal to Pre-Approve Security Updates
Apple has criticized the UK government's push to pre-approve tech firms' security updates, asserting it could compromise global privacy protections.