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Adobe Video Editing with Generative AI Coming Soon

Adobe has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to Adobe Premiere Pro, incorporating generative AI innovations that promise to transform video creation and production workflows. Set to launch later this year, these new features, powered by Adobe's Firefly models, are designed to simplify video editing by enabling tasks like adding or removing objects in a scene and...
Austin Blake
14 hours ago

Tesla Announces 10% Global Job Cuts for ‘Next Phase of Growth’

Tesla has announced a significant reduction in its global workforce by more than 10%, a strategic move aimed at optimizing productivity and cost-efficiency amidst its rapid expansion, reports Tesla North. The company under the leadership of CEO Elon Musk, has identified overlaps in roles and job functions as a byproduct of its scaling operations across...
John Quintet
16 hours ago

Edmonton EPark App Gets Axed, Request a Balance Refund Now

The City of Edmonton is set to launch a new parking app on May 15 from HotSpot Parking, to simplify the process of paying for daily parking across the city. The changes come after feedback with the current MyEPark app set to be replaced. Until April 29, 2024, residents are encouraged to continue using the...
Austin Blake
17 hours ago

SaskTel to Invest $80 Million to Expand Fibre to 61 Communities

SaskTel has unveiled plans to invest an additional $80 million into its Rural Fibre Initiative, aiming to extend its infiNET service to 61 additional communities across Saskatchewan. This expansion will bring fibre optic broadband connectivity for over 22,000 homes and businesses. Upon the completion, SaskTel's total investment in its fibre optic broadband network will exceed...
John Quintet
19 hours ago

KOHO to Axe Free Plan, Revises Cashback and Paid Plans

Toronto-based fintech KOHO and its prepaid Mastercard spending account is making some big changes, kicking into effect on April 20, 2024. But it looks like the Essential plan is already live on the KOHO website, as of April 15, 2024. The free KOHO Easy plan is going to be axed and only three subscription plans...
Austin Blake
19 hours ago

Featured

Apple to Allow Used Genuine Parts in iPhone Repairs

Apple has announced plans to allow the use of used genuine Apple parts for repairs on select iPhone models starting this fall, in a move it’s calling as reducing environmental impact. “At Apple, we’re always looking for new ways to deliver the best possible experience for our customers while reducing the impact we have on...
Austin Blake
5 days ago

Submit a Claim: iPhone Class Action in Canada Now Open

You can now submit a claim for the Canadian iPhone Power Management Class Action Settlement, if you owned or purchased an iPhone 6 through iPhone 7 series or iPhone SE. A representative from Rochon Genova LLP confirmed to iPhone in Canada on Friday it’s now possible to file a claim, after the settlement was approved...
Gary Ng
2 weeks ago

Apple to Launch New iPad Pro, Larger iPad Air in May: Report

Apple is now going to launch its new iPads in May, according to Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman. According to Gurman on Thursday, Apple’s first iPad refresh in roughly 18 months will take place in early May, citing unnamed sources. The news comes as Apple’s supply chain overseas ramps up production of a new iPad Pro...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago

Deals

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Apple M2 Mac mini on Sale for $599, Certified Open Box

If you’re in the market for a Mac mini, the company’s smaller desktop computer with M2 is available for $599.99, as part of Geek Squad certified open box specials over at Best Buy. Apple currently sells this same Mac mini for $799 new, so you're saving $200 here for an open box computer that's been...
IIC Deals
20 hours ago

Apple’s 128GB iPhone 12 on Clearance for $499

Okay, it’s time to get that wallet of yours open again if you’re looking for a new iPhone for your kid or mom and dad. Yesterday we told you how Costco had 256GB versions of Apple’s aging iPhone 12 for $599, but now it appears the retailer continues to restock other variants on its website....
IIC Deals
5 days ago

Amazon Canada: Mother’s Day Gift Guides Now Available

Mother’s Day isn’t taking place until Sunday, May 12 this year but Amazon Canada has gift guides already available for the keeners out there. There are categories for Mother’s Day deals, Top 100+ gifts, Gifts from spouse, Gifts from kids, beauty and wellness gifts and clearance gifts. Amazon also has curated deals based on price,...
IIC Deals
5 days ago

Brand New 256GB iPhone 12 on Sale for $599 Right Now

If you’re looking for a new iPhone and don’t need the latest, check out the brand-new iPhone 12 on Costco.ca right now. The 256GB iPhone 12 is available in Light Green (it will likely go into a case so who cares about the colour). This phone supports 5G and is powered by the A14 Bionic...
IIC Deals
6 days ago
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Here are Rogers, Telus, Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from April 10

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, April 10, 2024. Bell Noticeable price changes: Deals on Google Cell phones:...
IIC Deals
6 days ago

Subway Canada Promo: BOGO Footlong with Coupon Code

Subway Canada’s latest mobile app promo is offering up a digital exclusive, where you can get a buy one get one deal on footlong subs. The sandwich chain’s Cyber Sub Days are back, available now until April 21 when you place an order online or in the Subway app for iPhone and Android. When you...
IIC Deals
1 week ago

Telecom

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SaskTel to Invest $80 Million to Expand Fibre to 61 Communities

SaskTel has unveiled plans to invest an additional $80 million into its Rural Fibre Initiative, aiming to extend its infiNET service to 61 additional communities across Saskatchewan. This expansion will bring fibre optic broadband connectivity for over 22,000 homes and businesses. Upon the completion, SaskTel's total investment in its fibre optic broadband network will exceed...
John Quintet
19 hours ago

Lucky Mobile Promo: $29/35GB Plus One Free Month

Bell’s Lucky Mobile has launched a new promo plan, offering up a $29 plan with 35GB of 4G data, plus your third month free. Lucky Mobile says this plan includes 10GB of extra data only for 24 months and is available until April 18, 2024. Of course you’ll need to register for Automatic Top-Up (includes...
Gary Ng
3 days ago

Bell CEO Tries to Defend Job Cuts in Front of Angry MPs

During a tense session of the House of Commons heritage committee, Bell CEO Mirko Bibic faced tough questions from angry Members of Parliament (MPs) from all political parties. Bibic appeared virtually and did not make the trip to Ottawa. Bell, which recently announced it would cut approximately 4,800 positions, including slashing several TV newscasts, and...
John Quintet
4 days ago

Public Mobile Adds Free Mobile Klinik Rewards

Telus-owned Public Mobile has announced some free rewards that can be redeemed at Telus-owned Mobile Klinik stores. Public Mobile says as of April 9, customers can redeem two new rewards at no cost at Mobile Klinik stores. These rewards will be found in the Public Points rewards catalogue, available now: $130 Discount on CPO and...
John Quintet
4 days ago

Fido Revamps Plans, Now Starting at $34/20GB Like Virgin

Looks like all wireless carriers and their flanker brands are re-working their plans, and now Fido has joined the mix. Just over a week ago Fido was only showing a $34/50GB plan, but now that has been modified as two other plans are now part of the matrix. Here’s what’s available now:  $34/20GB 4G $44/50GB...
Austin Blake
5 days ago

No Frills Launches No Name Mobile Cell Phone Plans [Update]

Loblaws’ No Frills has launched prepaid wireless service No Name Mobile, offering "great quality plans” with “low prices”. No Name Mobile is powered by PC Mobile which runs on Bell’s 4G LTE network. Here are the prices for No Name Mobile, after its auto top-up bonus data is included (when you sign up for pre-authorized...
John Quintet
5 days ago

Tutorials

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How to: Watch Solar Eclipse Online Livestream in Canada

Today is the day where a once-in-a-lifetime event will take place with a total solar eclipse, where the moon will pass by in front of the sun and cast its shadow (umbra) on Earth. In order to see the total solar eclipse live, you’ll need to be in a location where the path of totality...
John Quintet
1 week ago

How to Use iPhone Express Mode on TTC: Tap to Pay without Unlocking

Last month, when we wrote about Ontario debuting its One Fare program, we noted that PRESTO Apple Wallet support was still missing in action on the TTC. But despite the lack of official PRESTO card support in Apple Wallet on the iPhone, it’s still possible to use the latter to tap to pay—without unlocking your...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago

How to Watch: 2024 Oscars in Canada Live Stream

It’s that time of the year, when Hollywood comes together for the annual Academy Awards. The 96th Oscars are set to take place live on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Here’s how you can watch the 2024 Oscars live in Canada. For 2024, the 96th Oscars will take place at a new time of 4pm PDT/7pm...
Austin Blake
1 month ago

How to Move from Android to iPhone [Tutorial]

Apple has shared a new video detailing how to move from Android to iPhone. The tutorial was shared on its Apple Support YouTube channel. Essentially, the steps are simple. You first need to verify that your Android phone’s contents will fit on your new iPhone or iPad. You should also update Chrome on your Android...
John Quintet
1 month ago

How to Open Control Center on Apple Vision Pro

We all know how to use Control Center on our iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, but what about on Apple’s latest Vision Pro headset? How to open Control Center on the Vision Pro? Apple has shared a video tutorial detailing how to do just that. All you have to do is look up, then...
John Quintet
2 months ago

How to Turn on Apple Vision Pro Accessibility Features [VIDEO]

Apple's Vision Pro headset also features numerous accessibility features, like the rest of the company's devices. A recent video tutorial shared by the Apple Support channel on YouTube detailed some of the accessibility features available. Dwell Control enables users to interact with the Vision Pro without physical gestures. Instead, simple head movements, wrist actions, or...
John Quintet
2 months ago

How to Download Offline Maps on iPhone and iPad

Apple introduced a new feature in iOS 17 to allow iPhone and iPad users to download maps for offline use in Apple Maps. This is a feature that debuted 10 years ago with Google Maps. But hey, Apple likes to take its time, right? With the Maps app in iOS 17 and later versions, you...
Austin Blake
5 months ago

Mac

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Apple M2 Mac mini on Sale for $599, Certified Open Box

If you’re in the market for a Mac mini, the company’s smaller desktop computer with M2 is available for $599.99, as part of Geek Squad certified open box specials over at Best Buy. Apple currently sells this same Mac mini for $799 new, so you're saving $200 here for an open box computer that's been...
IIC Deals
20 hours ago

Apple Plans New M4 Chip for Entire Mac Lineup: Report

What does Apple have in the pipeline for its Mac? According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it’s going to be a new overhaul of chips, with the next Apple Silicon version known as M4, that will feature AI capabilities. Sources tell Gurman the M4 chip is close to production and will debut in three versions for...
John Quintet
5 days ago

Canva Acquires Affinity, Makers of Popular Mac Photo Editor

Australia-based Canva announced it will acquire the British makers of photo editing software, Affinity, which has popular apps for Mac, iPad and Windows users. Affinity has over 3 million users worldwide that use its professional design software, including Designer 2, Photo 2 and Publisher 2. "While our last decade at Canva has focused heavily on...
Austin Blake
3 weeks ago

Watch: Man with Neuralink Implant Controls MacBook by Thinking

This afternoon, Elon Musk’s Neuralink introduced the world to its first human clinical trial participant: Nolan, a 29-year-old who became a quadriplegic following a diving accident eight years ago. The Neuralink chip, implanted in Nolan’s brain, has enabled him to play chess and control his Apple MacBook Pro cursor with his mind, which is pretty...
Austin Blake
4 weeks ago

Apple Canada Refurbished M3 iMac Now Available

Apple Canada launched refurbished M3 iMac desktops in its online store for the first time, made available on Monday (via MacRumors). The M3 iMac launched last October and refurbished units are now in Canada, after debuting in the U.S. back in February. M3 Chip iMac, 8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU, Green: $1,439.00, Save $260.00 M3 Chip...
Gary Ng
1 month ago

iFixit M3 MacBook Air Teardown: Easy Battery Replacement Again

iFixit has shared their 2024 M3 MacBook Air teardown, dismantling both the 13-inch and 15-inch models. Apple still uses pentalobe screws to seal the MacBook Air, and it’s unclear if Right to Repair movements will change this. The teardown reveals the battery design is now again cleanly removable with no adhesive used. You just unscrew...
John Quintet
1 month ago

Apple Watch

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Apple Watch Touch Issues: Series 7/8, Ultra 1 also Affected

Back in February, numerous Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 users were reporting “ghost touches” with their smartwatch, essentially the watch looking like it’s been hacked or being taken over by random touches. Apple said shortly afterwards it was investigating the issue and that a software update would be coming to address the issue....
John Quintet
6 days ago

Apple Watch Series 8 Price Drop Saves You $240

Apple Watch Series 8 just saw a major price cut at The Source, with both 41mm and 46mm GPS versions on sale. According to The Source online, we’re seeing the following major discounts: 41mm Series 8: $299 (save $230; regular price $529; 43% off) 45mm Series 8: $329 (save $240; regular price $569; 46% off)...
IIC Deals
3 weeks ago

Apple Axes Plan for In-House Apple Watch Displays: Report

Apple’s plans for in-house made Apple Watch displays using microLED tech has been axed, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The reason for the project cancellation? Sources claim it was due to high cost and complexity with the plan. The result now is Apple reorganizing its display engineering teams and also cutting jobs in the U.S...
Austin Blake
4 weeks ago

Apple Watch Series 9 is on Sale: Save $110 Off Right Now

Apple has discounted its latest Apple Watch Series 9 at various authorized retailers, including Amazon.ca. Right now, Amazon Canada has both the 41mm and 45mm Apple Watch Series 9 on sale for $478.99. Yes, that’s right, both sizes are the same price when usually the 45mm is more expensive. Maybe a pricing error? Costco has...
IIC Deals
4 weeks ago

Apple Watch Series 8 LTE on Sale for $300 Off Right Now

If you’re looking for an Apple Watch Series 8, this might be the time to open your wallet. Sport Check has 41mm and 45mm LTE versions on sale for $300 off. Typically, the cellular versions are more expensive than regular Wi-Fi only configurations. 41mm: $358.98 (save 45%; $300 off) 45mm: $398.98 (save 45%; $300 off)...
IIC Deals
1 month ago

Tesla Apple Watch App Coming, Confirms Elon Musk

Right now Tesla’s iOS app only supports iPhone, as the application acts as a mobile key to access your vehicle plus other controls. There is no native Tesla Apple Watch app, but that looks to be changing, according to CEO Elon Musk, reports Tesla North. When an owner named “Danielle” explained how she was locked...
John Quintet
1 month ago