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Bell ‘Blackmailing’ Canadians in CRTC Internet Decision, Says MP

Bell recently announced a $1 billion reduction in its investment for high-speed internet networks over the next two years in Ontario and Quebec, a move following the CRTC's mandate to allow internet service providers wholesale access to its network. This decision comes after a $100 million decrease in its capital expenditure budget last year, also...

Disney and Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ Trailer Breaks Records

Disney and Pixar unveiled the first look at the eagerly awaited 'Inside Out 2’ last week, setting a new record in animated trailer launches. Released on Thursday, the trailer accumulated an impressive 157 million views within the first 24 hours, surpassing the previous record held by 2019’s 'Frozen 2'. 'Inside Out 2' revisits the now-teenage...

Fido Offering $34/20GB and $40/40GB Plans at Retail Stores

Rogers-owned Fido is offering some early Black Friday plans at retail stores, offering savings unavailable on their website. Right now, new bring your own device activations can get the following plans: $34/20GB $40/40GB These prices include the $5 Autopay (automatic credit card payments) discount for 24 months (not a contract). The plans include unlimited Canada-wide...

iOS 18 Will Be an ‘Ambitious and Compelling’ Update, Says Report

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter that Apple's recent strategic decisions reveal a concerted effort to ensure the quality and performance of its upcoming 2024 software updates, including iOS 18. This ambition follows a rare move by Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, to temporarily freeze development on major...

Rogers Offering $45/50GB Canada-US Plan and More in Quebec

Rogers is offering up some revised 5G plans in Quebec, that continue to be cheaper than other provinces. Right now, 5G plans are showing included discounts of $5/month or $10/month off for 24 months for new bring your own phone customers. Here are the plans below: $40/30GB (250 Mbps) $45/50GB Canada-US $55/100GB Canada-US-Mexico All plans...

Apple to Challenge EU’s Digital Markets Act in Appeal: Report

Apple is set to confront the European Union's stringent measures against Big Tech's market dominance, marking the onset of expected multiple appeals against the Digital Markets Act. The EU's decision to include the entire App Store in the bloc's new antitrust measures will be challenged, reported by Bloomberg. Sources familiar with the situation also reveal...

Alleged ArriveCan App Lies and Threats ‘Extremely Concerning’: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described allegations involving threats and deceit linked to the ArriveCan app as “extremely concerning” during a session in the House of Commons on Wednesday. The allegations were raised by Cameron MacDonald, Assistant Deputy Minister at Health Canada, implicating Minh Doan, the federal government's Chief Technology Officer, reports The Globe and Mail....

Public Mobile, Freedom Mobile Launch $34/month 5G Plans

Telus-owned Public Mobile and Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile have debuted what appear to be the lowest price we’ve seen for a 5G plan in Canada, priced at $34 per month with 20GB of data. Back in September we saw Public Mobile debut a $34/20GB 4G plan, but this same plan with 5G connectivity is now available,...

Rogers Early Black Friday EPP Deals: $50/60GB Canada-US and More

Rogers has released some early Rogers Preferred Program (or casually known as corporate plans workplaces offer to employees) deals for Black Friday. According to info shared on RFD, the Rogers RPP site was updated with some early savings, so it’s best to check with your employer’s site to see what’s available. For those financing a...