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Rogers Cancelling Fido Xtra Perks Program
After five years, the Fido Xtra rewards program is coming to end. Launched back in May 2018, Fido Xtra brought perks and contests for customers every week. “Thursday really is the new Friday,” explained the program, which offered postpaid mobile and internet customers rewards every week within the Fido iOS and Android app. But now,...
X to Launch Two New Premium Tiers Soon, Says Elon Musk
Earlier this month it was discovered that X, formerly known as Twitter, was set to launch new multi-tiered pricing plans for its Premium service, which offers extra features. Code within the X app said three plans were coming, denoted as Basic, Standard and Plus categories. As it stands, there’s only one X Premium subscription available....
Sonos Holiday Sale: Save 20% Off Home Theatre Sets
Sonos is set to launch a promotion just in time for the holidays, offering 20% off home theatre sets. The sale will take place from October 27-29, offering the company’s best-selling home theatre sets on discount available online and at select retailers. The sale is aimed at letting buyers get a head start on their...
Apple Exits Toronto’s ‘The One’ Project Which is Now in Receivership
The One under construction in July 2021 Apple has terminated its lease for retail space in Toronto's troubled 'The One' development, according to newly filed court documents. The luxury condo and retail project, located at Yonge and Bloor Streets, was pushed into receivership due to construction delays and a debt of $1.6 billion. "The Project...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Now Available for Nintendo Switch
Travel to the Flower Kingdom in Super Mario Bros. Wonder as it launches on Nintendo Switch today.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Now Available for PlayStation 5
Insomniac Games' Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is now available on PlayStation 5 in Canada.
Apple Considering More Ads on its Podcasts, Says Report
Apple is reportedly considering selling more ads on its self-produced podcasts, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. This marks a potential shift in the company's strategy, as its podcasts have historically been ad-free. The podcasts under consideration for ad placements include limited series like "The Line," "Hooked," and "Run, Bambi, Run," which...
TD Bank Named ‘Best Consumer Digital Bank in North America’ Again
TD Bank has been named the "Best Consumer Digital Bank in North America" for the third consecutive year by Global Finance in their World's Best Digital Banks Awards 2023. The bank's recognition was based on six North American regional category wins that included innovation, transformation, and online product offerings. "Developing a deeper understanding of customer...
You Can Now Order a Free Telus 2024 Calendar
Telus has announced the return of its 2024 calendar, this time featuring an interactive experience through augmented reality. For Telus fans, this freebie will allow you to think about the company every day of the 2024 calendar year. The telecom says every month will feature QR codes to bring its Telus critters to life in...
TikTok Execs Tell MPs App is Not Controlled by China
TikTok executives defended the video-sharing app's data security practices during a House of Commons committee meeting on Wednesday. Lawmakers expressed concerns that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government. Western governments have previously raised alarms that TikTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, could be a conduit for sensitive data to China's government or for...
Toyota Joins Tesla’s North American Charging Standard
Toyota has entered into an agreement with Tesla to implement the latter's North American Charging Standard (NACS) in its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) starting in 2025, reports Tesla North. This development is in line with Toyota's overarching electrification strategy and will provide Toyota and Lexus customers with access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across...
MPs Summons Contractors and Officials Amid RCMP Probe into ArriveCan App
Members of Parliament voted unanimously on Tuesday to summon private contractors, senior government officials, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for questioning over the ArriveCan app, reports the Globe and Mail. The decision by the government operations committee comes in response to a Globe and Mail report indicating that the RCMP is investigating alleged...