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Apple to Boost Royalties for Artists Using Dolby Atmos: Report
Apple is set to incentivize artists and record labels to adopt Dolby Atmos, a spatial-audio technology, for their music productions. That’s according to sources speaking with Bloomberg, noting the change will start next year. Apple plans to give additional weight to streams of songs mixed in Dolby Atmos, potentially leading to higher royalty payments for...
SaskTel Partners with Amazon’s Eero for Home Wi-Fi
SaskTel has announced the partnership with Amazon’s eero for its Whole Home Wi-Fi service, aiming to vastly improve Wi-Fi connectivity across Saskatchewan. This new hardware promises to eliminate common issues like Wi-Fi dead spots, dropped connections, and buffering for SaskTel broadband customers. "Our government understands the importance of a dependable broadband connection, and we commend...
Apple to Reveal M3 MacBook Air and Revised iPad Pro and iPad Air in March
Apple is said to be revealing its M3 MacBook Air next year in March, alongside the new iPad Pro and iPad Air.
Samsung Display Reoganizes in Anticipation for Apple’s Foldable Panel Orders
Samsung Display is reorganizing its Apple business team ahead of an anticipated order for foldable panels.
Apple Preps January Launch of Vision Pro Headset: Report
Apple is gearing up for the anticipated January launch of its mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, by initiating a comprehensive training program for its retail employees. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter, Apple is inviting staff from each of its U.S. stores to its Cupertino headquarters for an in-depth training session...
Apple Admits it Killed the Beeper Android iMessage App
It really was too good to be true—an unofficial Android app that allowed messaging with Apple iMessage users, using Apple's own protocols. While the effort from the Android Beeper Mini app should be applauded, as it utilized Apple’s own push notification protocol to work, Apple has put a stop to the app altogether. Confirmation comes...
Apple Looks to Have Blocked the Beeper Android iMessage App
Beeper Mini, a third party app designed to enable easy iMessage functionality for Android users, encountered significant technical difficulties shortly after its launch. Within a week of its debut, users began reporting issues with sending and receiving iMessage's distinctive blue bubble messages. The problems escalated throughout the day, with numerous complaints surfacing on the Beeper...
Public Mobile’s 25GB Holiday Promo Plan Just Got Cheaper
Well that didn’t take long, did it? After we told you about Public Mobile’s $39/25GB 5G holiday promo plan yesterday, the company ended up slashing the price later in the day. The plan now is priced at $34/month, seeing a $5 price drop. The $34/25GB plan is not as good as the $34/40GB 5G offering...
Apple’s Key Design Exec for iPhone and Apple Watch Exits in Shake-Up
It appears Apple’s design team is going through some changes. Tang Tan, the Vice President of Product Design for the iPhone and Apple Watch, is set to leave the company in February, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, citing unnamed sources. This departure marks a notable change in leadership for Apple's most critical product lines. Tan, who...
CBC and Radio-Canada Address Executive Bonuses After Job Cuts
Following the recent announcement of significant job cuts at CBC/Radio-Canada, the senior executive team, including President and CEO Catherine Tait, issued a statement on Friday, addressing concerns about executive bonuses and overall compensation. In the statement, the team acknowledged the public's concerns and questions regarding senior executive compensation, especially in light of the announced job...
Rogers to Drop NHL Rights for Ohtani Blue Jays Deal: Report [UPDATE]
Rogers is reportedly planning a significant shift in its sports broadcasting strategy to land two-way MLB star Shohei Ohtani for the Toronto Blue Jays. As the company's whopping 12-year, $5.2 billion deal with the NHL nears its end, Rogers is apparently setting its sights on baseball superstar Ohtani. This move is part of a broader...
Amazon’s Echo Studio with Dolby Atmos Slashed by 23%
Amazon Canada has slashed the price of its Echo Studio speaker down to $199, saving you $60 off or 23%. Also on sale is the Echo Studio with Echo Sub bundle, down to $369 after $60 off. Just over a year ago, Amazon added a white colour option to the Echo Studio and also added...