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Eastlink Unveils New Brand Platform and Look

Eastlink has unveiled its new brand platform in collaboration with Trampoline, its newly appointed agency partner. Jeff Gillham, CEO of Eastlink, emphasized the customer-centric approach of the company, stating, "Everything we do is driven by the customer. As we develop products and services that accommodate the modern customer, our primary focus is to do so...

Apple’s iPhone 14 Plus Hits Clearance Pricing at Costco

Apple’s iPhone 14 Plus has hit clearance pricing at Costco warehouses. Right now, the warehouse in Peterborough, Ontario, has the 128 iPhone 14 Plus down to $899.97. Any item ending in $0.97 at Costco means it’s on clearance and won’t be restocked once it sells out. The 128GB iPhone 14 Plus was priced at $1,249...

How to Download Offline Maps on iPhone and iPad

Apple introduced a new feature in iOS 17 to allow iPhone and iPad users to download maps for offline use in Apple Maps. This is a feature that debuted 10 years ago with Google Maps. But hey, Apple likes to take its time, right? With the Maps app in iOS 17 and later versions, you...

Microsoft to Axe Free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk for Employees [Update]

Microsoft plans to discontinue the free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perk for the majority of its 238,000-strong workforce, starting January 2024. That’s according to sources speaking with The Verge. Of course, the cost-cutting move has left some employees not happy about the move. While Xbox division employees will retain this perk, most others outside the...

Ad Blockers Seeing Record Uninstalls Amid YouTube Crackdown

In the wake of YouTube's crackdown against ad blockers, data from various ad blocking companies have revealed record uninstalls as users follow Google’s instructions to re-open access. October witnessed an unprecedented number of ad blocker uninstalls, suggesting that YouTube's strategy is having its intended effect, according to Wired. Krzysztof Modras, Director of Product and Engineering...

Apple’s Claim of Multiple Safari Browsers Challenged by EU

Apple's recent assertion that it offers three distinct versions of its Safari web browser has been met with skepticism by the European Commission. The tech giant made this claim in an attempt to sidestep regulations set by the European Union, reports The Register. Despite Apple's marketing materials emphasizing the uniformity of Safari across devices with...

Apple Extended Holiday Returns Policy Now In Effect

Apple has updated its extended returns policy for the holiday season. This means those that have started shopping for the holidays can rest assured the ‘wrong’ gifts can be returned in the New Year. Products purchased from the Apple Store Online between November 3, 2023, and December 25, 2023, are now eligible for returns until...

Apple TV+ Lands 27 Nominations at Children’s & Family Emmy Awards

Apple TV+ has secured a record 27 nominations across 15 programs for the upcoming Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. The nominations highlight Apple's commitment to producing quality content for kids and families. Leading the nominations is “Jane,” a series inspired by the work of Dr. Jane Goodall, which garnered five nominations, including one for Outstanding...

Telus Profit Drops 75% Amid Customer Gains in Q3

Telus announced its third-quarter results for 2023 on Friday, highlighting a growing customer base but grappling with a significant decline in profit. The telecom giant reported an all-time quarterly record with a total customer growth of 406,000, marking an increase of 59,000 from the previous year. This uptick is attributed to the demand for the...

You Can Now Watch Disney+ Originals on Air Canada Flights

Air Canada has announced its collaboration with Disney, making it the first airline worldwide to feature Disney+ Originals on its in-flight entertainment system. Among the exclusive Disney+ Originals available are the first three episodes of "Loki Season 1" and "Obi-Wan Kenobi." "We are thrilled to bring Disney+ Original series and films to our inflight entertainment,...

Bell Prepared to Delay Internet Roll Out Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

Bell has indicated its steady progress towards achieving its fibre internet construction goals. However, looming regulatory uncertainties have cast a shadow over these advancements. Mirko Bibic, CEO of BCE, expressed concerns about potential delays in 2024 due to these uncertainties. "If the decision isn’t favourable to Bell from a fibre perspective, or from a wholesale...