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Apple Responds to Being Labelled ‘Gatekeeper’ by the EU

In a landmark move today, the European Commission has designated six major tech companies as 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple, alongside Alphabet, Amazon, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft, are among the named firms. They now face a six-month deadline to ensure complete compliance with the DMA obligations relating to their core platform services....
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Here are Rogers, Telus and Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from Sept. 6

Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Save up to $360 on...

GoPro HERO12 Black Features Apple AirPods Connectivity

GoPro has unveiled its latest flagship camera, the HERO12 Black, which boasts an array of advanced features, including the ability to connect wirelessly to Apple AirPods and other Bluetooth audio devices. This feature is particularly beneficial for vloggers and those looking to narrate scenes or control the camera remotely using voice commands, said the company...

Canadian Prisoners Get to Buy Vintage Gaming Tech on Amazon

In a bid to provide inmates with broader entertainment choices while adhering to strict security measures, Canadian federal prisons have allowed inmates to purchase vintage video gaming technology. Since the introduction of Amazon accounts in January 2022, inmates have spent approximately $130,000 on such devices. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) policies prevent inmates from acquiring tech...

Disney+ Promo Saves Over 80% Off for 3 Months

Disney+ has a promo offer right now for users who are not actively subscribed to the service. The new offer is being actively promoted on X, Facebook and more right now. The discount says you can "Save over 80% on three months of Disney+”, noting a price of $1.99 CAD per month for 3 months....

China Bans iPhone for Government Workers: Report

In a move to bolster national cybersecurity and reduce dependency on foreign technology, China's central government agencies have been directed to refrain from using Apple's iPhones and other foreign-branded devices at work, reports sources speaking with the Wall Street Journal. The directive, which was communicated to staff via workplace chat groups and meetings, extends a...

Apple Extends Chip Technology Deal with Arm Beyond 2040

Apple has entered a new long-term agreement with Arm for chip technology that is projected to "extend beyond 2040," as revealed in Arm's initial public offering (IPO) documents released on Tuesday, reports Reuters. Arm, which owns the intellectual property for the computational architecture utilized in the majority of the world’s smartphones, has priced its upcoming...