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The latest feature to appear in the Android 12 developer preview is a new way to access notifications by swiping down on the gesture bar along the bottom of the screen. It’s expected that this will be a Pixel-only feature, according to 9to5Google. However, this type of functionality is often found early in developer previews and makes its way to more devices later. For … [Read more...] about Android 12 will make opening the notification shade easier on big screens

In what feels like an effort to justify the hype surrounding 5G, Bell’s TSN app on iOS and Android now includes a new feature that allows hockey fans to take control of different camera angles during a game. It’s also possible to zoom in and out while watching a live game and when viewing on-demand highlights. That said, it’s important to mention that the feature is only … [Read more...] about Bell launches new interactive TSN app hockey features that require a 5G data plan

Apple’s 2nd-gen AirPods and AirPods Pro are one sale at Shoppers Drug Mart. Beyond AirPods, the retailer has also discounted several Beats headphones and other tech. On Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21st, the AirPods Pro are on sale for $299 (down from $329) and include a free $75 Shoppers gift card. The 2nd-gen AirPods cost $199 (down from $269) and include a free $50 … [Read more...] about AirPods and AirPods Pro on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada

Samsung has announced its Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A32 5G handsets earlier this week, and now the company has confirmed that these two devices will launch in Canada. The Galaxy A52 5G is a pretty great offering for a mid-range handset thanks to its 6.5-inch Super AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate display with a 1080 x 2400-pixel resolution. Additionally, the device features a 4,500mAh … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Galaxy A52 5G and A32 5G will launch in Canada

We’ve scoured the web for the best deals and deepest discounts from Canadian tech retailers.  This week we have deals of up to 40 percent off, including the Roku Streambar, mechanical keyboards, and Nintendo Switch games. Roku Streambar Roku’s underrated soundbar is currently on sale at Amazon Canada. The Streambar is a powerful tool that can streamline your home theatre setup … [Read more...] about The five best deals in Canadian tech this week

What I always say is, “never buy PlayStation Plus or PlayStation Now at full price, because they always go on sale,” and like clockwork, subscriptions to Sony’s services are discounted once again. Twelve months of PlayStation Now and PlayStation Plus are 25 percent off for a limited time. This means you can grab 12 months of PlayStation Plus for $52.59 instead of $69.99. … [Read more...] about PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now 12-month subscriptions on sale for 25 percent

It looks like India will soon get another mid-range Android smartphone from OnePlus. In an interview with News18, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the mid-range OnePlus 9R will release in India alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. It’s unclear if the phone is lower-end like the OnePlus Nord N100 and N10 5G that released in North America, or if the device will ride the … [Read more...] about OnePlus releasing mid-range OnePlus 9R only in India

BBC Studios and ITV have revealed what content is coming to BritBox, a British programming-focused streaming service, in April. BritBox, which costs $8.99 CAD/month (or $89.99 per year), offers access to series like Doctor Who, Emmerdale and Five by Five. In April, the service will add the following programming: Ambassadors (April 1st) Hi-de-Hi!: seasons 1-9 (April 1st) The … [Read more...] about Here’s what’s coming to BritBox in April 2021

The Ontario government wants to phase out fax machines used in the public service. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy told CBC News that it’s “time to move this province forward,” and that he’s directing the province’s public service to phase out its 1,500 fax lines by the end of the year. For many, fax machines are no longer a common sight. However, back in the 1980s, fax … [Read more...] about Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy wants to finally phase out fax machines

In an insane four-minute ad, Google talks about switching from another phone to a Pixel using the sweet tones of ASMR. I want to say that this is the best ASMR ad I’ve ever seen, but I once sat through the entire Reese Pieces Movie on Crave, which was an ASMR fever dream I thought I’d never wake up from. Overall, the video is pretty comical. That said, the whole process of … [Read more...] about Google drops ASMR video about switching to a Pixel