The federal government has announced $686,000 in funding to bring high-speed internet to residents on Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick. With an additional investment of nearly $85,000 from Proximity Fiber, the project will connect 346 underserved households to high‑speed internet. “Today’s investment will bring reliable, high-speed internet access to 346 households on Grand … [Read more...] about Universal Broadband Fund-supported project to bring connectivity to rural New Brunswick
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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [March 15-21]
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms. Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video Canada, Crave and Netflix Canada, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. We’ll also highlight shows or movies that are made … [Read more...] about Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [March 15-21]
Best Buy Canada’s top deals include $600 off smart TVs right now | MobileSyrup
If you made it through the first groggy week of Daylight Saving Time without falling asleep in a Zoom meeting, it’s time to treat yourself. And Best Buy Canada’s making it easy, with steep deals on tech products, including TVs, wireless headphones, and heaps of smart-home gear. Check out the full list of this week’s top deals below: Smart home Google Nest Hello Wi-Fi Video … [Read more...] about Best Buy Canada’s top deals include $600 off smart TVs right now | MobileSyrup
Apple removes iMac Pro, some 21.5-inch iMac configurations from website
Several changes to iMac and iMac Pro availability on Apple’s website could indicate the company’s rumoured iMac redesign is on the way. Spotted by MacRumors, Apple officially discontinued the iMac Pro — the all-in-one Mac desktop is no longer available on the company’s website. Shortly after, Apple restricted the 21.5-inch 4K iMac to just the 256GB SSD and 1TB ‘Fusion Drive’ … [Read more...] about Apple removes iMac Pro, some 21.5-inch iMac configurations from website
Microsoft promotes The Rock’s energy drink brand with Xbox Series X mini-fridge
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is the latest to get in on the Xbox Series X ‘fridge’ meme by sending out tiny fridges that look like Microsoft’s latest game console to celebrities and influencers. Microsoft announced the partnership with The Rock via a blog post, which also detailed a contest people could enter to win one of these custom Xbox Series X-style mini-fridge. The contest … [Read more...] about Microsoft promotes The Rock’s energy drink brand with Xbox Series X mini-fridge
Intel doubles down with new marketing site comparing PCs with M1 Macs
Intel has been on a bit of a tear over the last week, pumping out marketing that touts the advantages of PCs over Apple’s new M1-powered Macs. First, Intel brought back former “I’m a Mac” star Justin Long to lead a series of ads mocking Apple’s M1 Macs. Humorously, YouTuber Rene Ritchie noticed that Intel’s ad team edited the MacBook shown in the commercials to feature a … [Read more...] about Intel doubles down with new marketing site comparing PCs with M1 Macs
Games to Stream ‘n Load on Xbox Game Pass and Google Stadia [March 15-21]
Every week, MobileSyrup goes over some of the biggest titles to recently hit gaming services, such as Xbox Game Pass, Google Stadia, PlayStation Now and PlayStation Plus. We’ll also highlight any Canadian titles when relevant. Google Stadia Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition Developer/Publisher: Square EnixGenre: RPGPrice: regularly $53.99 (special … [Read more...] about Games to Stream ‘n Load on Xbox Game Pass and Google Stadia [March 15-21]
Competition Bureau getting ‘higher than normal volume’ of feedback over Rogers-Shaw deal
Canada’s Competition Bureau says it’s “receiving a higher than normal volume of online questions and feedback” over Rogers’ plan to buy Shaw Communications. A notice posted on the Competition Bureau’s website highlights the high volume of feedback and directs Canadians to share their views through an online form. BNN Bloomberg reports that the bureau is seeing an unprecedented … [Read more...] about Competition Bureau getting ‘higher than normal volume’ of feedback over Rogers-Shaw deal
OnePlus Watch render leaks, design mimics the Galaxy Watch Active
A leaked render has given us a first look at the upcoming OnePlus Watch, which appears to take inspiration from Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2. YouTuber Lewis Hilsenteger — known as Unbox Therapy — tweeted a render of the OnePlus Watch. The official OnePlus Twitter account shared the Unbox Therapy tweet, effectively confirming the design and telling fans it’ll have more to … [Read more...] about OnePlus Watch render leaks, design mimics the Galaxy Watch Active
Max Stand aims to solve one of the most significant AirPods Max issues
I like Apple’s pricey AirPods Max because they sound great and are some of the highest-quality feeling headphones I’ve ever worn. That said, it’s ridiculous that they don’t feature an off button and that their lacklustre included ‘Smart Case’ is required to turn them off. While there are several third-party cases for the AirPods Max, including Waterfield’s AirPods Max … [Read more...] about Max Stand aims to solve one of the most significant AirPods Max issues