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Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced on Friday that the company is working on an API for Threads, its messaging platform that is seen as a rival to Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter). The move aims to allow developers to create various apps and experiences centred around Threads. Mosseri made the announcement in response...

New information has emerged revealing that a privacy feature Apple introduced three years ago has failed to function as promised, reports ArsTechnica. Initially launched with iOS 14, the feature was designed to conceal the unique Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of iPhones and iPads when they connected to a network. Despite Apple's assurances, the feature...

The RiverTV live and on-demand streaming TV app has added new channels this week. Gusto TV, Tastemade, and Tastemade Home are now in the core package of over 40 channels at no extra cost, says the company. Gusto TV is an international food channel, while Tastemade focuses on food and lifestyle programming. Tastemade Home targets...

A severe storage bug in Android 14 is causing significant disruptions for users, particularly those using the "multiple profiles" feature. The bug has rendered devices virtually unusable, locking users out of device storage and eliciting comparisons to ransomware attacks. Initially thought to be limited to Pixel 6 devices, the bug now appears to be affecting...

Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced the launch of a new Premium+ subscription tier. "X Premium is an opt-in, paid subscription that offers additional features to improve your experience on X. X Premium has three tiers: Basic, Premium, and Premium+, with more features available in each tier. Subscribe now with localized pricing...

Bell Media and FOX Entertainment Global announced a new licensing and distribution agreement today, aimed at supporting Canadian original productions. The deal will cover content across all Bell Media platforms, including CTV and Crave, as well as FOX in the U.S. FOX Entertainment Global will handle global distribution. The partnership will focus on English-language scripted...

Quebecor's Fizz is celebrating its 5-year anniversary with a series of promotional deals aimed at rewarding its members. The offers, which are available to any member with an active mobile plan as of November 1, include significant data bonuses and discounts on phones. For the first deal, members with a mobile plan that includes data...

Sonos has launched a holiday promotion offering 20% off on its best-selling home theatre sets. The sale, which starts today and runs through October 29, is available online and at select retailers. The promotion aims to give consumers an early start on their holiday shopping. According to Sonos, the following sets are included in the...

After 18 rounds of negotiations with Laurentien-area Local SEVL-2815 (Gatineau) and multiple high-level meetings with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Videotron's proposals for a new collective agreement have been turned down, explained the telecom on Friday. In an attempt to resolve the impasse, Videotron presented what it says is a comprehensive offer on...

The CBC announced this week that it has obtained the exclusive Canadian broadcast rights to "Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song," a documentary exploring the story behind the Beatles' final song. The film features exclusive commentary and footage from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, and Peter Jackson. It will...

In an all-company meeting on Thursday, executives at X (formerly Twitter), identified YouTube and LinkedIn as potential future competitors, according to sources, reports Bloomberg. The meeting was the first time owner Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino have jointly addressed the entire company. The source also revealed that the executives discussed plans to launch a...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has extended its sale on two 5G oferrings including its 40GB Canada-US roaming plan, according to an update shared on Thursday. The $50/40GB Canada-US and $45/50GB plans are now on sale until October 31, 2023. The Canada-US plan offers 40GB of data that can be used while you’re in Canada or the...