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Disney+ with Ads Launches in Canada; Rogers is the Ad Rep

Disney+ has officially launched an ad-supported subscription offering in Canada, as previously teased. The new tier, named "Disney+ Standard with Ads," is available alongside existing subscription plans, which have been rebranded as "Disney+ Premium." "Our new ad tier and standard tier offerings give our viewers the freedom to choose how they experience all that Disney+...

Chrome for iOS Now Lets You Move the URL Bar to the Bottom

Chrome on iOS has rolled out a new feature allowing users to reposition the address bar to the bottom of their iPhone screens. The update comes as part of Chrome's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience on iOS devices, which includes AI-driven text translation and address detection on websites. Nick Kim Sexton, Product Manager for...

Apple’s M3 Pro Chip Has Reduced Memory Bandwidth vs M1/M2

Apple's latest M3 Pro chip, featured in the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, has 25% less memory bandwidth than its M1 Pro and M2 Pro counterparts used in previous generations. Despite being based on the latest 3-nanometer technology and boasting a new GPU architecture, the M3 Pro system on a chip (SoC) offers...

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 11 Version 23H2 Update

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 2023 Update, also known as version 23H2. The update offers a limited range of new features and functionalities, delivered through a familiar and reliable update process. The 23H2 update is a scoped, cumulative release that includes recently announced features and some new enhancements. One notable change is...

YouTube Crackdown on Ad Blockers Goes Global, Urges Ad Views

YouTube is escalating its actions against the use of ad blockers by users. You may have noticed recently that ad block messages have been going up, only allowing you a handful of more videos before videos would cease. Even some ad blocker workarounds no longer work. According to a statement provided to The Verge by...

New on Xbox Game Pass: November 2023

Xbox Game Pass has unveiled its lineup of new games and updates for the month of November. The announcement was made by Megan Spurr, Community Lead for Xbox Game Pass, on October 31, 2023. Available immediately are three titles: "Headbangers: Rhythm Royale," "Jusant," and "Wartales." "Headbangers" is a rhythm-based game that pits 30 players against...

BlackBerry CEO John Chen Announces Retirement

John Chen, the CEO of former Canadian tech darling BlackBerry, announced his retirement yesterday, effective November 4, 2023. Chen, who took the helm of the company in November 2013, cited the stabilization of BlackBerry's future as the reason for his departure. In a letter on Tuesday, Chen says he was coaxed out of retirement in...

Telus to Bring FLO EV Chargers Real-Time Connectivity

Telus and electric vehicle charging network FLO, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering Canada's EV charging infrastructure. Quebec-based FLO will utilize Telus' dedicated IoT network solutions and connectivity platforms to enhance the reliability and operational efficiency of its Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) across North America. The technology is expected...

How Apple Filmed its ‘Scary Fast’ Event on iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple's "Scary Fast” event on Monday, which unveiled the new MacBook Pro with M3 chips and the 24-inch iMac with M3, had an ace up its sleeve behind the scenes: the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Brian Oakes, the event showcased the most expensive iPhone's capabilities as a professional video camera. "We...

Bell MTS Unveils Manitoba’s Fastest Internet with 3 Gbps Speeds

Bell MTS announced today the introduction of the fastest Internet service in Manitoba, offering symmetrical download and upload speeds of three gigabits per second. The service is available on Manitoba's growing fibre network and comes with the new Giga Hub and exclusive Wi-Fi 6E pods for full home coverage says the company. "Today marks an...