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The Big Three carriers have rolled out new $80 per month plans with 30GB of ‘unlimited’ data. $80/30GB isn’t bad a bad deal compared to what Rogers, Bell and Telus typically offer, although $80 per month is a steep ask for many people. However, those who need lots of data will likely find the deal appealing. Aside from the $80/30GB headlining offers, some of the carriers have … [Read more...] about Rogers, Bell and Telus offering limited-time $80/30GB unlimited plans

Google Chrome for Android received a minor update with a new ‘Preview page’ feature that lets users quickly peek at a new website before opening it. 9to5Google spotted the change, which is rolling out to Chrome version 89 through a server-side update. The publication notes Google has been developing the feature for a couple of years. To access the new Preview page option, … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android now lets users preview a link before opening it

The music industry’s biggest night of the year is nearly here. On Sunday, March 14th, comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, which will air live from Los Angeles’ Staples Center. The show kicks off at 8pm ET and will feature on-stage performances from the likes of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, BTS and Cardi B. The ceremony was originally set to take place … [Read more...] about How to watch the 2021 Grammy Awards in Canada

‘Kang,’ a notable leaker described as “proven,” “super-accurate,” and just plain “accurate” by several tech blogs, says that Apple’s 3rd-generation AirPods “are ready to ship.” The next version of Apple’s popular AirPods have leaked several times over the last few weeks, showing off a design that has more in common with the company’s higher-end AirPods Pro than the current … [Read more...] about Apple’s 3rd-gen AirPods are ready to ship, says reliable leaker

We’ve scoured the web for the best deals and deepest discounts from Canadian tech retailers. This week we have deals of up to 70 percent off, including Nanoleaf lights, flash drives, and video games. Below are all of the best deals we’ve come across:  Star Wars Squadrons (PS4) Montreal-based EA Motive’s latest Star Wars game is currently on sale at Amazon Canada. Harkening … [Read more...] about The five best deals in Canadian tech this week

Amazon Canada has decided not to build a giant warehouse on the protected Duffins Creek wetland in Pickering, Ontario, a suburb just outside of Toronto. In a deal with Premier Doug Ford’s provincial government, Amazon considered placing its largest retail warehouse in Canada on the wetland. The warehouse was poised to take up an estimated four million square feet of … [Read more...] about Amazon won’t build Canada’s largest retail warehouse on Pickering, Ontario wetland

Cherry is now available to stream on Apple’s TV+ subscription service. The tech giant purchased the film back in September for about $50 million USD (roughly $62.4 million CAD). It was considered a significant title for Apple, thanks to its directors and lead actor. Avengers: Endgame’s Anthony and Joe Russo direct Cherry, with Spider-Man star Tom Holland in the lead … [Read more...] about Apple TV+ now streaming Russo brothers’ ‘Cherry’ starring Tom Holland

Pi Day is on the way. This weekend on March 14th it’s the official day where we celebrate the mathematical constant ‘π’ or ‘pi,’ which is the ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle — but it’s really just another excuse to eat pie. Google has shared trends about Pi Day such as the uniquely searched pie types by province. These are searches from … [Read more...] about Here are some Canadian Pi(e) trends shared by Google

Slightly under three years after its release in Canada, Apple has confirmed it’s discontinuing the original HomePod to focus on the HomePod mini, according to TechCrunch. The larger HomePod was released in Canada back in 2018. While the speaker features impressive sound, the capabilities of its voice-activated assistant lag being competing Google Assistant and Alexa-powered … [Read more...] about Apple discontinues HomePod to focus on HomePod mini

We can usually count on Best Buy to offer up some steep tech discounts every Friday, and this week is no exception, with savings on products from the likes of Sony, Samsung, and Bose. Check out the retailer’s latest batch below. Smart home August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Generation) for $237.98 (save $92) NETGEAR AC1200 Wi-Fi 5 Range Extender Essentials Edition for $49.99 (save … [Read more...] about The 20 best tech deals from Best Buy Canada right now | MobileSyrup