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As far as building something out of nothing when it comes to rumours, this latest leak surrounding the Xbox Series X and Series S possibly soon supporting a virtual reality (VR) headset ranks up there pretty high. IGN Italy reported that when trying to connect Microsoft’s new Xbox Wireless Headset to the Series X/S, it was greeted with a message that translates to “An update … [Read more...] about Microsoft shuts down ‘leak’ hinting at Xbox Series X/S VR headset support

Following rumours that Nintendo is working on a new version of the Switch that features a 7-inch 720p OLED screen and a new dock capable of outputting 4K visuals, a new Bloomberg report indicates that the console will launch before the end of March 2022. Bloomberg’s first report regarding the ‘Switch Pro’ indicated that the upgraded version of the console would release at some … [Read more...] about Nintendo’s often rumoured ‘Switch Pro’ will reportedly release before March 2022

Just ahead of the OnePlus 9 series’ launch, OnePlus has discounted its 2020 OnePlus 8 series handsets. The OnePlus 8 series offers multiple cameras, a Snapdragon 865 processor, and a 120Hz display refresh rate depending on the handset. Additionally, all three phones offer up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM, 128GB of storage, Glacier Green): now $699, … [Read more...] about OnePlus 8 series now on sale in Canada

Microsoft’s dual-screen, foldable Surface Duo didn’t perform as well as many hoped thanks to its mediocre camera, software that needed polish and its expensive price tag. However, new rumours indicate that the device’s successor aims to solve many of these issues. According to a new report from Windows Latest, citing sources familiar with the upcoming handset’s development, the … [Read more...] about Surface Duo successor rumoured to sport improved software and 5G

2K has purchased Lunenburg, Nova Scotia-based HB Studios, the developer behind PGA Tour 2K21. The Lunenberg studio will be retained and serve as the head office for Take-Two Interactive Canada. HB is 2K’s second Canadian studio following Cloud Chamber, the studio operating out of both Montreal and San Francisco to develop the next BioShock game. The publisher has also signed … [Read more...] about 2K buys Lunenburg, Nova Scotia-based HB Studios, signs Tiger Woods

Google is making changes to its parental control system, Family Link, that aims to better reflect parents’ changing views on children’s screen time. In the pre-pandemic world, parents were more likely to see screen time as something in need of restriction — they’d rather their kids get offline or go outside to play with friends, perhaps. But the challenges of a locked-down … [Read more...] about Google’s Family Link updates reflect the pandemic’s impact on how parents view screen time – TechCrunch

The federal and Quebec governments along with Cogeco have completed a project to bring high-speed internet in the Laurentides Region. The three parties invested $1.5 million to connect 774 households and 12 businesses in the region. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has announced that the project is now complete and that residents in the area can benefit from … [Read more...] about Cogeco and federal, Quebec governments bring high-speed internet to Laurentides

Microsoft’s entirely wireless headset designed for the Xbox Series X and Series S is now available. The $129 Xbox Wireless Headset features Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone: X virtual surround sound, a beamforming microphone that focuses on speech and not surrounding noise, and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing it to also connect to a smartphone so you can listen to … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S Wireless Headset is now available

Netflix earned a whopping 35 nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards, making it the most recognized of all the film distributors. The streamer’s Citizen Kane drama Mank, directed by David Fincher and starring Gary Oldman, led the pack with 10 nominations, including those for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor (Oldman). Notably, Mank was also the top nominee at the … [Read more...] about 2021 Oscars: Netflix earns 35 nominations, more than any other studio

Update 15/03/2021 at 11:56am ET — Amazon Canada is officially out of the PS5 Digital Edition. Original story below: Amazon Canada now has the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition available for purchase. The $499 CAD, disc-less console can be ordered here. Note: it’s normal to run into one of Amazon’s infamous dog-filled ‘Sorry, something went wrong’ screens. If that happens, keep … [Read more...] about PlayStation 5 Digital Edition available at Amazon Canada