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Canadian Digital Service to Leave X: Doesn’t Align with Values
The federal government’s Canadian Digital Service department announced on Monday it will be closing its account X, formerly known as Twitter. "Farewell, X Fam! 👋 After thoughtful consideration, CDS will decommission this Twitter account on January 18,” said the account on Monday. CDS was responsible for implementing the COVID Alert app during the pandemic, with...
ADR Studio’s ‘Object-X’ is a Futuristic Phone Inspired by Elon Musk
ADR Studio has just shared Object-X, a revolutionary phone concept drawing inspiration from Elon Musk's visionary leadership and the X saga.
Fizz Launches in Victoria and Abbotsford with 90% Off Discounts
Videotron’s discount wireless brand Fizz has expanded its presence in Western Canada with a beta launch in Victoria and Abbotsford in British Columbia. This move marks the brand's first venture outside Québec, where it has achieved significant success over the past five years. The beta launch in these cities is part of Fizz's gradual expansion...
NordVPN App for Apple TV Now Available for Download
With tvOS 17, Apple now lets standalone VPN apps hit Apple TV. We’ve recently seen VPN apps from ExpressVPN and others, and now NordVPN has officially launched for Apple TV on Monday. Previously, to use NordVPN with Apple TV you had to have a compatible router to install the latter’s software on it. But now,...
Apple Suspends Sales of Apple Watch Ultra 2, Series 9 in U.S.
Apple has announced a halt in sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in the United States, effective later this week. This decision is a response to a ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) in a patent dispute involving the blood oxygen sensor technology in these devices. The...
Eve Announces 2024 Smart Home Energy Products with Matter
Eve Systems has unveiled a trio of new smart home energy products today, set to launch in early 2024. First, we have the Eve Energy Outlet, a smart duplex outlet, designed for Matter, that features two individually controllable receptacles and advanced energy monitoring capabilities. It is compatible with Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings, allowing users...
Netflix and Wit Studio to Produce One Piece Anime Remake
Netflix has announced that it is partnering with Wit Studio on a remake of the One Piece anime.
Apple Watch to Get Design Update, Blood Pressure Monitoring and More in 2024
2024's Apple Watch may offer a long-awaited design refresh as well as two health features.
Apple’s iPhone 16 Will Look the Same, No Major Redesign: Report
If you were expecting Apple to unleash an all-new design for next year’s iPhone 16 line up, it’s time to tamper your expectations, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest PowerOn newsletter. Sources tell Gurman "there won’t be major changes”, noting Apple will keep the existing iPhone 15 design for the iPhone 16, but...
Virgin Plus Offering $39/60GB 5G Plan and More for Some Customers
If you’re a customer of Bell-owned Virgin Plus you may want to check the latter’s mobile app, as special offers could be waiting for you. Right now, some Virgin Plus customers are seeing some of the following 5G unlimited plans right now: $39.99/60GB $50/80GB $55/90 $60/100GB $67/90GB According to RFD, the offer was targeted to...
Apple Launches Subscription Discounts on App Store–with a Catch
Apple has announced a new feature for the App Store, known as contingent pricing for subscriptions, aimed at helping developers attract and retain subscribers by offering discounted subscription prices. The company told developers on Friday this feature allows customers to receive a discounted subscription rate as long as they maintain an active subscription to another...
Apple Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Family Sharing for $25 Million
Apple has reached a $25 million USD ($33.4 million CAD) settlement in a class action lawsuit filed in the United States, concerning its Family Sharing feature. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019, accused Apple of misrepresenting how subscriptions to third-party apps functioned with Family Sharing. The Family Sharing feature, while allowing users to share app subscriptions,...