SaskTel has announced the launch of 15 new macro cell towers that’ll bring 4G LTE wireless to the underserved rural parts of Saskatchewan. The new towers are near the communities of Burnham, Clayridge, Crescent Lake, Duncairn, Filion Lake, Frenchman Butte, Great Deer, Keppel, Kessock, Main Centre, Meacham – East, Murphy Creek, Parkerview, Sokal, and Worcester. 1️⃣5️⃣ new cell … [Read more...] about SaskTel to launch 15 cell towers bringing 4G LTE to rural parts of province
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Sony announces four partnerships to support Black communities
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced new partnerships that aim to support Black communities. The company has teamed up with four groups: Black Girls Code, The Hidden Genius Project, Gameheads and Black in Games. SIE says it aims to work with these partners to improve access to the tech, the gaming industry and to help highlight Black voices. Black Girls Code aims … [Read more...] about Sony announces four partnerships to support Black communities
Fitbit Charge 4 now tracks blood oxygen levels with new update
Fitbit’s new Charge 4 fitness band can now display blood oxygen saturation levels while you sleep. The new SpO2 monitor feature tracks your blood oxygen levels when sleeping, and the data can be viewed directly from Fitbit’s mobile app. SpO2 information is presented as a graph displaying how much the users’ blood oxygen saturation level is throughout the night. Fitbit Charge … [Read more...] about Fitbit Charge 4 now tracks blood oxygen levels with new update
Vidéotron offering $50/10GB BYOP plan for a limited time
Vidéotron is currently offering a $50/10GB bring your own phone (BYOP) plan for a limited time in Quebec. The plan also comes with 10GB of annual data, which serves as a buffer if users go over their 10GB allotment. It also comes with unlimited calling anywhere in Canada, unlimited text and video messages in Canada and internationally, call waiting and conference … [Read more...] about Vidéotron offering $50/10GB BYOP plan for a limited time
Indigenous TikTok creators are using the app to spread laughter and connect with others
Over the past year, TikTok has gained popularity among all ages for its ability to provide escapism amid the ongoing pandemic. For Indigenous creators on the app, it’s become a way to spread laughter and connect with others in their communities. Whether it’s making videos about relatable experiences, raising awareness about ongoing issues or simply spreading humour, Indigenous … [Read more...] about Indigenous TikTok creators are using the app to spread laughter and connect with others
CBS All Access is now called Paramount Plus in Canada
If you were hoping Paramount+ would be making its way to Canada, you’re about to be disappointed and likely a little confused. According to The Canadian Press, in Canada CBS All Access will be renamed Paramount+ as of Thursday, March 4th. The publication says that a representative for ViacomCBS stated that while U.S. audiences will get access to various Paramount films and TV … [Read more...] about CBS All Access is now called Paramount Plus in Canada
Google’s Pixel 5 takes impressive looking underwater photos in Kraken’s case
Following-up the reveal that the Pixel 5 is now compatible with Kraken Sports Universal Smart Phone Housing, Google has shared several photos of its flagship smartphone snapping underwater images. The new compatibility is powered by Google’s Dive Case Connector app, which features controls for underwater photography cases from Kraken Sports. Though the images shared on Twitter … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel 5 takes impressive looking underwater photos in Kraken’s case
Final Fantasy’s creator returns with classic RPG Fantasian on Apple Arcade
When Apple unveiled its Apple Arcade game subscription service in March 2019, one of the most intriguing titles to be shown off was Fantasian. Developed by Mistwalker, the Japanese indie studio headed by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, Fantasian was initially teased as a diorama-filled role-playing game (RPG) “that shouldn’t exist” during a brief 30-second section of … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy’s creator returns with classic RPG Fantasian on Apple Arcade
Samsung to release Android 11 for Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Samsung has rolled out Android 11 to plenty of its devices, including the S20 series, the Z Fold 2, the Note 20 series and more, but now it’s hitting the company’s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. According to SamMobile, it’s unclear if the device is getting the One UI 3.0 or One UI 3.1 update. It’s worth noting those that who have the Tab S6 will soon start to see the update from 3.0 to … [Read more...] about Samsung to release Android 11 for Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Super Mario Maker 2, Super Mario Party, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and more $27 off at Walmart
If you’re looking to pick up a new Switch game, Walmart is currently offering a decent deal on several notable games for Nintendo’s console starting March 4th. Positively-reviewed, critically acclaimed games, including Super Mario Maker 2, Super Mario Party, Mario Tennis Aces and Luigi’s Mansion 3 are on sale for $52, slashing roughly $27 off their regular price of … [Read more...] about Super Mario Maker 2, Super Mario Party, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and more $27 off at Walmart