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SaskTel has selected Samsung as its sole vendor for its 5G radio access network and core. The carrier says Samsung will supply all hardware, software and “associated expertise” to deploy an end-to-end 5G solution. “We are confident that Samsung’s state-of-the-art 5G technology will deliver robust network capability and exceptional connectivity inherent in their 5G solutions,” … [Read more...] about SaskTel selects Samsung as sole vendor for its 5G network

Ahead of a full launch, Kia has revealed the look and design ethos of its upcoming EV6 crossover. The car has a much faster-looking design than most of the company’s current fleet. While the EV6 might not be as futuristic as some of Kia’s recent concept vehicles, it’s still an attractive car that fits in line with existing EVs from Tesla and Nio. The new design language, called … [Read more...] about Kia shows off upcoming EV6 crossover with aggressive new design

Not content to stop at 20 Bethesda games and upcoming co-op shooter Outriders coming to Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has announced that Undertale is releasing on the service on March 16th. Notably, this is the first time that the beloved indie game has been on Xbox consoles, and it’s launching right onto Game Pass for Console, to boot. Made almost entirely by indie developer Toby … [Read more...] about Undertale coming to Xbox Game Pass on March 16

Nintendo and Epic Games have unveiled a new pair of Joy-Cons for the Switch inspired by the latter’s massively popular Fortnite game. Gear up in style with the Joy-Con Fortnite Fleet Force Bundle, available June 4! Includes a uniquely designed yellow Joy-Con and blue Joy-Con, 500 V-Bucks & a download code for in-game cosmetics. And be sure to drop into the new … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch getting official Fortnite-themed Joy-Cons

Analysts and advocacy groups have weighed in on what Rogers’ agreement to purchase Shaw Communications means for the Canadian telecom industry. The transaction, which is valued at $26 billion, is subject to approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), the Competition Bureau and the department of Innovation, Science and Economic … [Read more...] about Industry experts and advocacy groups weigh in on Rogers’ deal to acquire Shaw

Best Buy Canada’s Mobile Friends and Family Sale is underway, which means you can score gift cards of up to $200 when you sign up for some of the retailer’s top-tier phone plans. And to sweeten the deals, they’re also slashing prices on a number of smartphone accessories. Check out the deals below: Insignia 15W Qi Wireless Charging Pad for $19.99 (save $20) JOBY GorillaPod … [Read more...] about Best Buy drops prices on smartphone accessories by up to 50 percent

The CBC has launched CBC Lite, a version of the public broadcaster’s website designed for those who don’t have high-speed internet access. CBC Lite is a low-bandwidth website that offers text-based content in an accessible, low-data usage format, says the CBC. CBC Lite is still in its early stages, but it offers trending and standard CBC stories as text and embedded links. It … [Read more...] about CBC launches low-bandwidth version of its website called ‘CBC Lite’

Canadian esports organizer Northern Arena has announced the full list of nominees for its second-annual Canadian Game Awards ceremony. First and foremost, here are the games up for Game of the Year: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft) Hardspace: Shipbreaker (Vancouver’s Blackbird Interactive/Focus Home Interactive) Spiritfarer (Montreal’s Thunder Lotus) Star … [Read more...] about Here are the nominees for the 2021 Canadian Game Awards

Roku is launching its ‘Roku TV Ready‘ program in Canada, allowing manufacturers to sell accessories that work with Roku TVs right out of the box. The program launched in the United States in January 2020. This means that specific Roku TV Ready speakers from TCL, Denon and Definitive Technology will work with Roku TVs easily, including compatibility with Roku’s remote and the … [Read more...] about Roku compatible soundbars get steamlined with ‘Roku TV Ready’ program

The federal government will give the CRTC nine months to force international streaming giants to contribute to Canadian content. In November 2020, Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault tabled a proposed bill amending the Broadcasting Act that would give the CRTC new flexible powers to regulate online platforms and said that a policy direction was forthcoming. MobileSyrup has … [Read more...] about Government will give CRTC nine months to force foreign streaming giants to support CanCon