Google’s Pixel 6a is the talk of the town right now, thanks to its stellar mid-range features. MobileSyrup is now giving away this mid-range powerhouse for free. The Pixel 6a offers the same processor and premium software as its high-end counterparts. In fact, Jon Lamont, who reviewed the device for MobileSyrup, says that it might even be too good for its …
Best Buy Canada’s new batch of Top Deals drops today, with electronic gadgets, home appliances, home security products and more on discount. Check out some of the deals from the sale below: Samsung 43-inch 4K UHD HDR LED Tizen Smart TV (UN43TU7000FXZC): $449.99 (save $100) Samsung 65-inch 4K UHD HDR QLED Tizen Smart TV (QN65Q75AAFXZC): $1,399.99 (save $400) Logitech 4K …
Google has been slowly rolling out its new Gmail design to desktop users over the last few weeks and months — now it’s headed to all Gmail users who have ‘Chat’ turned on. As per Google (via Android Police), this is the latest stage of a rollout that began earlier this year. Google first announced the new design for Gmail …
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has awarded 16 recipients $1.35 million through its Community Investment Program. The grant, run by the not-for-profit that manages the .ca domain, funds community internet projects. This year, funding went towards Indigenous, northern, and student projects focusing on digital literacy, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. “The projects funded showcase the leadership, ingenuity and foresight of communities …
Netflix Canada, Crave, Prime Video and Disney+ are four of the biggest streaming services available in Canada. Of course, there are smaller platforms like Apple TV+ (which features huge hits like Severance and Ted Lasso), Out TV Go, and Hayu, but with this roundup, we’re focusing on the four major ones. This August, each of these streaming services features stand-out movies and …
The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have awarded Bell a contract to bring high-speed internet to 694 households in the province. The rural communities of Charlottetown, Lodge Bay, Mary’s Harbour, Port Hope Simpson and Red Bay will benefit. The project is part of the $136 million joint investment the two governments announced in February. The Universal Broadband Fund …
What a time to be alive. Scientists at Houston, Texas-based Rice University have found a way to turn dead wolf spiders into “necrobotic” grippers. Yes, you read that correctly. Unlike humans, spiders move their limbs through antagonistic muscles powered by a single flexor muscle and a hydraulic system in the center of the insect’s body that pushes out fluid to …
Québecor has acquired the independent internet and television service provider VMedia. As first reported by Cartt.ca, Québecor has acquired all of VMedia’s shares. “The ultimate control of 2251 will be exercised by Pierre Karl Péladeau,” Québecor’s CEO, the CRTC, states on its website. The application of approval states Québecor will be financing VMedia’s expansion, expanding Québecor’s presence across the country. …
Vancouver-based telecom giant Telus says it will invest $10 million in the City of Leduc this year. The announcement falls under an earlier investment the company made. In May, Telus announced it was allocating $17 billion in Alberta over the next four years. The investment will go towards operations, network infrastructure and spectrum and create 8,500 new jobs in the …
Apple managed to surpass revenue by a slim margin of $83 billion USD (about $106 billion CAD) compared to an estimated $82.81 billion USD (roughly $106 billion CAD) (up just two percent year-over), alongside profit of $19.4 billion (approximately $24.8 billion CAD), according to the tech giant’s Q3 earnings report. In an interview with CNBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook said, …
