Saskatchewan-based SaskTel has announced it’s investing $323 million in the province’s carrier infrastructure between 2021-2022 and over $1.4 billion over the next five years. “Improved broadband infrastructure and expanded network coverage is critical to the success of Saskatchewan families and businesses, and is a priority for our government,” said Don Morgan, Minister … [Read more...] about SaskTel to invest $323 million in Saskatchewan telecom infrastructure in 2021-2023
A new, positive approach could be the key to next-generation, transparent electronics: Filling a crucial gap in the materials spectrum
A new study, out this week, could pave the way to revolutionary, transparent electronics. Such see-through devices could potentially be integrated in glass, in flexible displays and in smart contact lenses, bringing to life futuristic devices that seem like the product of science fiction. For several decades, researchers have sought a new class of electronics based on … [Read more...] about A new, positive approach could be the key to next-generation, transparent electronics: Filling a crucial gap in the materials spectrum
Epic brings Fortnite streaming to Houseparty
Social video app Houseparty just received a huge Fortnite integration update. The app now lets you stream your Fortnite gameplay in addition to being able to video chat with friends. All of your Houseparty friends will be able to see you and your live gameplay upon activating Fortnite mode in the video chat app. Houseparty notifies your friends when you go live and the other … [Read more...] about Epic brings Fortnite streaming to Houseparty
LG’s exit from the smartphone market comes as no surprise – TechCrunch
For those who follow the space, LG will be remembered fondly as a smartphone trailblazer. For a decade-and-a-half, the company was a major player in the Android category and a driving force behind a number of innovations that have since become standard. Perhaps the most notable story is that of the LG Prada. Announced a month before the first iPhone, the device helped pioneer … [Read more...] about LG’s exit from the smartphone market comes as no surprise – TechCrunch
YouTuber creates world’s largest functional Nintendo Switch
While a new 7-inch OLED screen Nintendo Switch Pro is reportedly coming at some point in the future, impatient YouTuber Michael Pick doesn’t want to wait around. He took matters into his own hands and built his own upsized Nintendo Switch. The massive Switch is almost six feet wide, a behemoth compared to the handheld’s regular 9.4-inch size, making it almost 650 percent … [Read more...] about YouTuber creates world’s largest functional Nintendo Switch
xCloud touch controls work better on Surface Duo, but they’re still touch controls
When Microsoft’s Surface Duo finally came to Canada, I got the chance to review it. While I generally liked the dual-screen phone, despite some of its bigger issues, one thing that surprised me was the lack of dual-screen support in the Xbox Game Pass app. While testing the Surface Duo, I thought it’d be the perfect mobile gaming device. Thanks to its dual-screen format, you … [Read more...] about xCloud touch controls work better on Surface Duo, but they’re still touch controls
Costco Canada offers sale on Apple gift cards.
Costco Canada is offering up to 16 percent off Apple App Store and iTunes gift cards. These deals are strictly for Costco members. Check out the prices below: $50 iTunes card now for $42.99$100 iTunes card now for $84.99$200 iTunes card now for $167.99 The sale will run until April 18th and the gift cards can be used on iTunes, the App Store and on other digital items sold … [Read more...] about Costco Canada offers sale on Apple gift cards.
Wild Rift is the League of Legends for everyone
I’ve been playing League of Legends: Wild Rift for nearly a week now, and I’ve been quite impressed with Riot’s mobile take on the series. While I’ve only dabbled in League of Legends on PC, I think Wild Rift is definitely more for gamers like me. I’ve been console gaming for the past 20 years, but in 2020 I wanted to get into League of Legends because several of my friends … [Read more...] about Wild Rift is the League of Legends for everyone
Here are the games hitting PlayStation Now in April 2021
Every month, PlayStation adds a few new titles to its PlayStation Now streaming service. Now, the company has revealed the three games hitting PS Now in April. Most notably, the trio of new games is headlined by Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers, the co-op action game co-developed by Crystal Dynamics and Quebec’s own Eidos Montreal. Gearbox’s Borderlands 3 and Vancouver-based … [Read more...] about Here are the games hitting PlayStation Now in April 2021
Apple’s AirPods Max over-ear headphones are 10 percent off on Amazon
Apple’s still somewhat difficult to find AirPods Max are currently 10 percent off on Amazon, bringing the high-end headphones’ cost down to $698 from $779. The pricey over-ear headphones feature impressive active noise-cancellation, Apple’s H1 chip with “Hey Siri” support and excellent build quality. In my review of the AirPods Max, I said that “Despite their obvious issues, … [Read more...] about Apple’s AirPods Max over-ear headphones are 10 percent off on Amazon