Category: Tech

Mobile phone plan prices are likely to rise following Telstra’s announcement to revamp its pricing structure, but not everyone is convinced that its customers will stick around. 

Montréal-based ground travel booking platform Busbud has acquired Ratality, a South African software provider for ground travel operators, for an undisclosed amount.  Busbud said it is building upon an existing partnership between the companies by acquiring the revenue-management software maker, while also extending Busbud’s reach in Africa. Busbud will add Ratality’s demand forecasting, dynamic pricing,…

Opensignal published the latest Fixed Broadband Experience report for Canada, which details the real-world performance of various internet products. The key findings in this report include that Rogers offers the best overall broadband experience nationally. But while Rogers might be best overall, Bell dominates the fibre experience. Opensignal builds these reports by collecting daily individual…

The Samsung Galaxy Ring might have a subscription cost alongside its already hefty price tag. According to the latest leaks from Yogesh Brar, the Galaxy Ring will reportedly cost between $300 and $350 USD ($410 to $479 CAD). Samsung Galaxy Ring as of now is priced at Rs 35k in India. US price in the…

A new report from the Canadian government details 35 possible disruptions that could have major impacts on the country over the next few years. Many of the disruptions are interconnected and include things like rogue AI, rampant mis- and disinformation and ecosystem collapse. But there are also more significant disruptions highlighted, like the possibility of…

The Canadian landscape is saturated with various streaming services, such as Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+ and many more. Some even focus on certain topics, such as Shudder, which has the general theme of horror, OutTV, which focuses on queer TV; and now there’s one more named Aki Creators. Aki Creators aims to prioritize Indigenous storytelling. It…

Grocery giant Loblaws is under fire over a deal with Glentel, owned by Rogers and Bell, that would see Freedom Mobile and other wireless providers pushed out of kiosks in Loblaws-owned stores. Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau sent a letter to Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne earlier in May calling for an intervention in the deal….

If you’re in the market for pretty much anything smart-home or tech-related right now, there’s a good chance you’ll find something to your liking in Best Buy’s “Early Summer Deals” sale. Check out the full list of deals on Best Buy’s site, or see some of our favourite deals below: TCL 55 Q5 Q-Class QLED…

In recent years, I haven’t played many multiplayer games. Unfortunately, the market is so oversaturated with Destiny and Fortnite clones that I find myself growing wearier every time yet another new live service is announced. Publishers keep chasing this trend, and, more often than not, it doesn’t pay off — look no further than the…