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Limited Edition Zelda-Themed Nintendo Switch Now on Sale

For the first time, Nintendo's limited edition Switch OLED console, inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, is on sale in Canada. The console is available through various retailers, including Amazon.ca, and carries a price tag of $469.99 CAD. But right now you can save $30 off on Amazon.ca as it’s priced...

Canada’s Largest Tesla Supercharger Station Debuts in B.C.

Tesla has officially opened its largest Supercharger station in Canada, situated at 4660 Garden City Road in Richmond, BC, reports Tesla North. The new facility is equipped with 40 charging stalls, each capable of delivering up to 250 kW of power. The cost for charging is set at $0.22 CAD per kWh, and the station...

PC Optimum Points Now Redeemable for Apple Services

In an update last week, Loblaw's PC Optimum rewards program has expanded its redemption options to include Apple services. Users of the PC Optimum app can now redeem their accumulated points for subscriptions to Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade. The PC Optimum program, known for its tailored rewards based on individual purchasing habits, has also...

Federal Court Upholds ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ in Google Case

In a landmark 2-1 ruling, the Federal Court of Appeal in Canada has determined that Google's search engine is governed by federal privacy law, thereby allowing individuals to request the removal of their names from search results, commonly known as the "right to be forgotten." The court rejected Google's claim that it should be exempt...

Tim Cook Discusses Apple Vision Pro’s Game-Changing Potential

Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a recent interview, emphasized the transformative potential of the company's forthcoming Vision Pro headset. "The mixed reality device has the potential to usher in an entirely new era of computing," Cook said to The Independent. He believes the device will impact how people work, communicate, and experience the world, much...

Apple Responds to iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issues for First Time

Apple has acknowledged the overheating issues plaguing its recently launched iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. In a statement to CNET on Saturday, the iPhone maker attributed the problem to a software bug in iOS 17 and issues with third-party apps. "We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer...

Former Shaw Technicians Vote for Strike After Rogers Merger

Approximately 300 former Shaw technicians, now part of Rogers after the merger, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike. The workers are based in Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, and Langley. The vote comes amid concerns about job security following recent layoffs and voluntary departures. "The job losses raise questions about Rogers' commitment to creating 3,000...

Telus Rolls Out Standalone 5G Network in Western Canada

Telus has activated its standalone 5G (5G SA) network in Western Canada, just a week after launching the service in Eastern Canada. Users in Edmonton have reported successful connections to 5G SA on Android phones, with speed tests showing over 1 Gbps. The network is accessible throughout Edmonton, from the north to the south and...

‘EA Sports FC’ Game Pre-Orders Surge After Cutting Ties with Fifa

Electronic Arts (EA) reported a 25% increase in pre-release sign-ups for its newly rebranded football game, EA Sports FC, compared to last year's Fifa series. The Silicon Valley-based company recently ended its 30-year partnership with Fifa, football's world governing body. EA revealed that 6.8 million people have paid for early access to the game, which...

CRTC Sets $10 Million Revenue Rule for Streaming Services in Canada

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) says it has taken steps to modernize Canada's broadcasting framework, focusing on the contributions of online streaming services to Canadian and Indigenous content. Back in May, the CRTC launched its first round of public consultations. After reviewing over 200 interventions, the commission has issued its initial two decisions....