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CRTC Orders Canadian Carriers to Improve Cellphone Coverage Maps

The CRTC is changing how Canadian wireless carriers report cellphone coverage, with the goal of giving customers more accurate maps showing where service is available and where gaps remain. The regulator announced the new reporting rules on Friday following a public consultation. Wireless providers will be required to supply more detailed information about their mobile...
John Quintet
3 hours ago
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Freedom Mobile Sets Ottawa and Quebec 3G Shutdown Date

Freedom Mobile has set November 3, 2026, as the date it will shut down its 3G network across Quebec and the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Customers with older devices should confirm VoLTE compatibility before the shutdown to avoid losing voice, messaging and data service.
Austin Blake
4 hours ago
Backstreet Boys promotional poster for the Millennium tour at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Feb 12–20.

Rogers Brings Backstreet Boys to Canada for Four Toronto Shows

Rogers is bringing the Backstreet Boys to Toronto in 2027 for four shows at Rogers Centre. The concerts are scheduled for February 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2027, and will be the group's only North American stadium shows of the year. The Toronto dates come shortly after the Backstreet Boys wrap up their "Into the...
Gary Ng
4 hours ago

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Apple Releases iOS 27 for Download in Canada: Here’s How to Update

Apple has released iOS 27 for the masses today, now available to install on your iPhone. For Canadians and beyond, this update brings the next version of Apple Intelligence and the long awaited Siri AI, plus other features and updates. You can update your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Software Update. If...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago

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Close-up of a hand holding a smartphone displaying the Freedom Mobile logo in a bright, busy shopping mall with glass ceiling.

Freedom Mobile Sets Ottawa and Quebec 3G Shutdown Date

Freedom Mobile has set November 3, 2026, as the date it will shut down its 3G network across Quebec and the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Customers with older devices should confirm VoLTE compatibility before the shutdown to avoid losing voice, messaging and data service.
Austin Blake
4 hours ago
Backstreet Boys promotional poster for the Millennium tour at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Feb 12–20.

Rogers Brings Backstreet Boys to Canada for Four Toronto Shows

Rogers is bringing the Backstreet Boys to Toronto in 2027 for four shows at Rogers Centre. The concerts are scheduled for February 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2027, and will be the group's only North American stadium shows of the year. The Toronto dates come shortly after the Backstreet Boys wrap up their "Into the...
Gary Ng
4 hours ago

Tutorials

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Apple Intelligence Can Use Up to 14GB. Here’s How to Turn It Off

Apple Intelligence is built into the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS, but you don’t have to leave it enabled. For some users, Apple Intelligence may simply feel less essential now. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Meta’s Muse and a growing number of AI agents are all easily accessible through standalone apps and the...
John Quintet
1 week ago
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How to Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo in Canada

Planning to pre-order an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max, or Apple’s new iPhone Duo in Canada? Apple is using two different pre-order dates this year, so the first thing to know is when you actually need to wake up. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,749 CAD, the iPhone 18 Pro Max...
Austin Blake
3 weeks ago
Group B graphic for FIFA World Cup 2026 showing BIH, QAT, SUI and CAN with a coach portrait on the left and a red-clad player dribbling a ball on the right.

How to Watch Canada vs Switzerland Live: Free Streams & TV

Canada's historic FIFA World Cup run hits a massive checkpoint Wednesday afternoon when the men’s national team takes on Switzerland in the Group B finale at BC Place in Vancouver. After a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar fueled by a brilliant Jonathan David hat trick, the entire nation is buzzing. This decisive game determines who tops...
John Quintet
3 months ago
Group B graphic for FIFA World Cup 2026 showing BIH, QAT, SUI and CAN with a coach portrait on the left and a red-clad player dribbling a ball on the right.

How to Watch Canada vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada

Canada's group stage run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues Thursday after noon when the national team faces Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM PT/6:00 PM ET, and there are plenty of ways to watch live across the country. English broadcasts (TSN) Bell Media's TSN has the exclusive...
Austin Blake
4 months ago
Home theater with a large screen showing a FIFA World Cup 2026 banner: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Canada vs Bosnia Is Friday. Here’s How to Watch the World Cup Opener

Canada kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Friday against Bosnia-Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto, and the stakes couldn't be higher for the host nation. This is just Canada's third World Cup appearance ever, following 1986 and 2022, and the first time the team has made it to back-to-back tournaments. Granted, they...
Austin Blake
4 months ago

Mac

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Apple Unveils New Mac Studio with M5 Max with Huge Price Hike in Canada

Apple has surprised everyone today with all-new Mac Studio desktop, powered by the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors. The flagship workstation brings major upgrades to graphics and on-device artificial intelligence capabilities while keeping the same compact footprint. This release came alongside a refresh to the Mac mini, now with M6 and M5 Pro...
John Quintet
1 month ago
Top-down view of a person typing on a keyboard with a mouse on a desk, monitor showing multiple web pages; a Mac mini sits beside the keyboard.

Apple Debuts M6 and M5 Pro Mac Mini With Price Hike in Canada

Apple announced a new Mac mini on Tuesday with M6 chip and one with M5 Pro (skipping M5). Pre-orders are open now, with the desktop arriving September 22. The news comes on the heels of a rumoured Mac mini refresh reported by Mark Gurman last night, and yup the reporting was right again. The Canadian...
Austin Blake
1 month ago

Surprise Mac mini Refresh Rumoured Ahead of Fall iPhone Event

Apple is getting ready to refresh the Mac mini for the first time in nearly two years, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, citing unnamed people familiar with the plans. The new desktop could show up as soon as the coming days, which would put it ahead of the September iPhone event. The people who spoke...
John Quintet
1 month ago

Apple Watch

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Apple Watch Hypertension Feature Gets Updated Health Canada Approval

Health Canada has updated its approval for Apple's hypertension notification feature, adding new identifiers for the iPhone and Apple Watch apps under an existing medical device licence. The feature is listed under Health Canada licence No. 114026 as a Class II medical device. The original licence was first issued on September 25, 2025. Health Canada's...
John Quintet
3 days ago

Apple Is Working on a Screenless Fitness Tracker to Rival Whoop: Report

Apple is working on a screenless fitness tracker aimed at competing with Whoop, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, potentially giving the company a new wearable that sits alongside the Apple Watch. The project is still in what Apple calls a technology investigation phase, so there's no guarantee it will ever ship. Gurman says Apple has...
Austin Blake
1 week ago
Left: Apple Watch Series 12 in dark bronze aluminum with color swatches beneath; right: Apple Watch Series 11 in rose gold aluminum with its swatches.

Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11: Is It Worth Upgrading?

Apple Watch Series 12 introduces more frequent heart monitoring, a new readiness score and upcoming audio features, while keeping the same $549 CAD starting price as Series 11. But if you bought last year’s watch, those extras don’t automatically make it time to replace it, unless you're one of the crazy ones. The biggest changes...
John Quintet
3 weeks ago
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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Canadian Pricing Revealed, Starting at $549

Apple has officially revealed Canadian pricing for its entire new smartwatch lineup, including the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. While entry-level aluminum models keep their starting price flat from last year, moving up to premium titanium casing or higher-end band options brings noticeable price variations across the range. Pre-orders for the...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago