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Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Motorola Cell Phone deals: Motorola...

One year after the launch of its ad-supported plan, Netflix announced that it now has 15 million global monthly active users. The streaming giant has been focusing on areas that advertisers find most crucial, while delivering a wide range of entertainment options. "In just 12 months, we elevated our measurement capabilities and rolled out third-party...

LinkedIn announced the launch of an AI-powered chatbot designed to act as a "job seeker coach," part of a suite of generative AI tools for its Premium members. The announcement coincided with news that the platform has surpassed 1 billion members. The chatbot is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 and aims to assist users in evaluating...

Lucasfilm's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," the concluding chapter of the iconic franchise, is set to stream exclusively on Disney+ Canada starting December 1, 2023. Alongside the film, a feature-length documentary titled "Timeless Heroes" will also debut on the platform. Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, an award-winning filmmaker, "Timeless Heroes" delves into the life...

Distributel, an independent telecom acquired by Bell in September 2022, is reportedly set to discontinue its Wholesale Broadband product as of December 31, 2021, according to a memo obtained by iPhone in Canada. The news was communicated via an email sent to all wholesalers on June 1, 2023, but many providers reportedly failed to receive...

SaskTel has announced plans to launch its infiNET service in Shaunavon as part of a $200 million Rural Fibre Initiative. The service is expected to be available in select areas of Shaunavon by the end of November. The infiNET service offers internet speeds close to a Gigabit per second (Gbps), offering customers access various digital...

Toronto-based Wealthsimple has launched a promotion for select new and existing clients, offering an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro for deposits or transfers of at least $100,000 CAD. The promotion is valid from today, November 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. ET to December 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET. To qualify, funds must be...

LEGO is offering a range of building sets this holiday season that caters to both children and adults, providing a fun family activity for the weekend as the weather turns heading into winter. The Modern Art set, priced at $64.99 and consisting of 805 pieces, allows builders to explore their creativity by assembling a bespoke...

The new Apple Pencil with USB-C is now available for order in Canada at a price of $109. According to shipping estimates to B.C., delivery times are showing as fast as November 6, 2023. The stylus is designed for a range of uses including note-taking, sketching, and annotating. It features a matte finish and a...

SpaceX’s Starlink has introduced refurbished hardware kits available for $250 in the Canadian market, according to the company's recently updated website reports Tesla North. This offer presents a 50% discount compared to the standard hardware kit, which is priced at $499 CAD as part of promo pricing right now (normally $759). The refurbished kits are...

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has a new extensive report out today detailing Apple’s ambitions for the health sector with Apple Watch. These plans for its Apple Watch in the health sector are marked by both ambition and caution, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. "The things that they're trying to do are not easy,"...

Telus, in collaboration with Canadian-based TerreStar Solutions operating under the Strigo brand, has successfully conducted a trial using satellite connectivity to facilitate voice calls and text messages between smartphones. The trial also included connecting to Internet of Things (IoT) devices. "This groundbreaking trial demonstrates the power of satellite technology and advances Telus' mission to bring...