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Ring is bringing its latest high-end ‘Video Doorbell’s’ radar feature that tracks a person walking to your front door to its new wired floodlight camera. The Floodlight Cam Wired Pro includes an HD video camera, enhanced audio, a 100db siren, colour night vision, 2,000 lumen motion-activated lights, and even borrows the Ring Video Doorbell 2’s ‘Birds Eye View’ feature that lets … [Read more...] about Ring’s reveals new radar-scanning Floodlight Cam Wired Pro

The Competition Bureau has assured MPs that it will conduct a thorough review into Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications. Members of the bureau appeared in a virtual hearing in front of the Industry, Science and Technology Committee in Ottawa on April 7th alongside the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and officials from Innovation, … [Read more...] about Competition Bureau pledges to conduct ‘thorough’ review into Rogers-Shaw deal

Google will host a virtual I/O conference this year, and it’ll be free to attend. The search giant announced plans to host the conference Wednesday and shared a puzzle related to when I/O will take place — Google often teases its developer conferences with puzzles. 9to5Google solved the puzzle and reports that I/O 2021 will take place from May 18th to 20th. The conference will … [Read more...] about Google goes virtual for I/O 2021, event takes place May 18 to 20

LG’s now dead mobile division was reportedly working on two new smartphones before announcing it would soon officially shut down. The two handsets that will likely never be released are the V70, codename ‘Rainbow,’ and LG’s upcoming Explorer Project device, the unnamed rollable. The photos were leaked by Twitter user @FrontTron, showcasing what the never-to-be-released … [Read more...] about Photos of LG’s rollable and V70 surface, phones will never officially launch

Following the launch of a testing app, Apple has confirmed its ‘Find My’ app and network of millions of iPhone and iPads are now compatible with third-party devices. The company says that “new products,” including Belkin’s Soundform wireless earbuds, Chipolo’s One Spot Bluetooth tracker and VanMoof’s S3 and X3 e-bikes, are set to support the feature starting next week. “For … [Read more...] about Apple’s ‘Find My’ network now works with third-party devices

LG called quits on its mobile business worldwide this week, but that doesn’t mean the Korean tech giant is done with its other ventures. LG announced that they are commencing with the worldwide rollout of its highly anticipated soundbar lineup. The 2021 lineup is said to deliver a more premium and high-quality audio experience, easy connectivity, smart functionality and modern … [Read more...] about LG reveals 2021 soundbar lineup with AI Room Calibration

Shaw Communications won’t take part in the government’s 3500MHz spectrum auction amid its proposed acquisition by Rogers. The federal government has published a list of carriers that have applied to participate in the auction. Shaw, which owns Freedom Mobile, is not included in the list. The long-awaited auction will have a significant impact on the Canadian wireless industry, … [Read more...] about Shaw not participating in government’s 3500MHz spectrum auction

Several Canadian carriers are offering $100 bill credits and waiving the connection fees for online activations. Depending on the carrier, you could save up to $145. Fido, Virgin Mobile, Koodo and Freedom Mobile are all offering the $100 bill credit. It’s worth noting that Rogers, Bell and Telus also have bill credits for online activations, but all three only offer $55 in … [Read more...] about Fido, Virgin, Koodo and Freedom offering $100 bill credit with online activations

The federal government has announced funding to bring high-speed internet to Pictou County in Nova Scotia. Liberal MP Sean Fraser announced $4.46 million in funding for the project through the Universal Broadband Fund. The municipality of Pictou County will be investing $3.32 million towards the project. “High-speed internet service is essential to the success of everyone … [Read more...] about Government invests $4.46 million to bring connectivity to Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Apple is sharing more details today about its upcoming App Tracking Transparency feature, which will allow users to control, on an app-by-app level, whether their data is shared for ad-targeting purposes. In a sense, anyone using the current version of iOS can see App Tracking Transparency in action, since iOS already includes a Tracking menu in the Privacy settings, and some … [Read more...] about Apple shares more details about its imminent App Tracking Transparency feature – TechCrunch