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Apple Plans Mac Launch for End of October, Says Gurman

Hold on to your pants, folks. Apple’s not finished yet with its product launches for 2023. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning a Mac-focused product launch at the end of this month, amid noticeable shortages of iMacs and MacBook Pros in retail stores. The last update to the iMac came in April 2021...

Apple to Spend $1 Billion Annually to Catch Up on AI Efforts: Report

Apple is intensifying its efforts to catch up in the rapidly evolving field of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), reportedly allocating about $1 billion per year for the initiative, says Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move comes after the company largely remained on the sidelines while competitors like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon made significant advancements in AI...

CRTC Mulls Easing Content Spending Rules for Corus

Canada's telecommunications regulator, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), is contemplating easing Canadian content spending requirements for Corus Entertainment. The company has cited labour unrest in the U.S. entertainment industry and high inflation as factors negatively impacting its financial performance. Corus submitted an application last week, requesting "urgent" changes to some conditions for its...

How to Watch UFC 294 in Canada: Makhachev vs Volkanovski

After Charles Oliveira withdrew from the UFC 294 main event due to injury, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced a replacement that has garnered significant attention. Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will now face Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch, following their initial bout at UFC 284 in February. The UFC 294 main event is scheduled...

Fido Promos: ‘Lightly Used’ iPhone 13 for $10/month and More

Rogers-owned Fido is offering up a promo right now where you can get a ‘lightly used’ iPhone 13 for $10 per month. Normally, a 128GB iPhone 13 costs $888 outright from Fido or $37 per month on financing. But right now you can get a $27/month bill credit, taking the monthly payment down to $10...

Best Buy, Mobile Klinik Techs Busted Creeping on Your Intimate Pics

In a recent investigation led by CBC's Marketplace, technicians at several tech repair stores in Ontario, including Best Buy and Telus-owned Mobile Klinik, were caught accessing private data on customers' devices. The investigation involved dropping off smartphones and laptops at 20 different stores and monitoring the technicians' activities through installed tracking software. Out of the...

Comparing Rogers, Telus and Bell 5G at Canadian NHL Arenas

As the 2023-24 National Hockey League (NHL) season unfolds, fans are not just flocking to Canadian arenas for the on-ice action. The digital experience, facilitated by 5G networks, is becoming increasingly integral to the overall enjoyment of the game. A recent analysis by Opensignal evaluated the 5G network performance at seven major NHL venues in...

Koodo Debuts 20GB Promo in Quebec, $70/90GB for Existing Customers

Telus-owned Koodo is offering up a promo plan right now for its customers in Quebec. The company’s 20GB 4G plan is available for $34 per month right now. It includes unlimited Canada-wide minutes and only nationwide SMS/MMS (no international). You get the usual call display, voicemail and other extras. Extra data is billed at $13/100MB,...

Tesla Lowers Model 3 and Model Y Prices in Canada

Tesla has made pricing adjustments to its high volume Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in Canada, effective as of October 19, 2023. The Model 3 has seen a price reduction of $1,000 across multiple configurations. The Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version now costs $53,990, down from $54,990, while the Long Range version is priced...