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While a new 7-inch OLED screen Nintendo Switch Pro is reportedly coming at some point in the future, impatient YouTuber Michael Pick doesn’t want to wait around. He took matters into his own hands and built his own upsized Nintendo Switch. The massive Switch is almost six feet wide, a behemoth compared to the handheld’s regular 9.4-inch size, making it almost 650 percent … [Read more...] about YouTuber creates world’s largest functional Nintendo Switch

When Microsoft’s Surface Duo finally came to Canada, I got the chance to review it. While I generally liked the dual-screen phone, despite some of its bigger issues, one thing that surprised me was the lack of dual-screen support in the Xbox Game Pass app. While testing the Surface Duo, I thought it’d be the perfect mobile gaming device. Thanks to its dual-screen format, you … [Read more...] about xCloud touch controls work better on Surface Duo, but they’re still touch controls

Costco Canada is offering up to 16 percent off Apple App Store and iTunes gift cards. These deals are strictly for Costco members. Check out the prices below: $50 iTunes card now for $42.99$100 iTunes card now for $84.99$200 iTunes card now for $167.99 The sale will run until April 18th and the gift cards can be used on iTunes, the App Store and on other digital items sold … [Read more...] about Costco Canada offers sale on Apple gift cards.

I’ve been playing League of Legends: Wild Rift for nearly a week now, and I’ve been quite impressed with Riot’s mobile take on the series. While I’ve only dabbled in League of Legends on PC, I think Wild Rift is definitely more for gamers like me. I’ve been console gaming for the past 20 years, but in 2020 I wanted to get into League of Legends because several of my friends … [Read more...] about Wild Rift is the League of Legends for everyone

Every month, PlayStation adds a few new titles to its PlayStation Now streaming service. Now, the company has revealed the three games hitting PS Now in April. Most notably, the trio of new games is headlined by Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers, the co-op action game co-developed by Crystal Dynamics and Quebec’s own Eidos Montreal. Gearbox’s Borderlands 3 and Vancouver-based … [Read more...] about Here are the games hitting PlayStation Now in April 2021

Apple’s still somewhat difficult to find AirPods Max are currently 10 percent off on Amazon, bringing the high-end headphones’ cost down to $698 from $779. The pricey over-ear headphones feature impressive active noise-cancellation, Apple’s H1 chip with “Hey Siri” support and excellent build quality. In my review of the AirPods Max, I said that “Despite their obvious issues, … [Read more...] about Apple’s AirPods Max over-ear headphones are 10 percent off on Amazon

Now that Bell’s initial 5G network is up and running in several regions across Canada, MobileSyrup is pleased to bring you a contest that could score you a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. In MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O’Rourke’s review of the handset, he said “it’s great to see Samsung come back with a device that will likely go down as one of the best smartphones of the … [Read more...] about Win a Bell Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Online tracking has become more rampant and pervasive in the last few years. Thanks to the ongoing pandemic, many people spend significantly more time online, whether because of remote work or school, or just because there’s not much else to do while in self-isolation. For many, the extra time online and, by extension, the extra data handed over to Big Tech companies like … [Read more...] about Here are some tips and tricks to start improving online privacy

New details have emerged about Spotify’s long-running ‘Car Thing’ project, including images uncovered in the Spotify app code. MacRumors contributor Steve Moser shared the Car Thing images on Twitter, which reveal a small, roughly phone-sized device. It’s got a large knob on it, likely for controlling volume, as well as what appears to be a series of buttons along the top edge. … [Read more...] about Images of Spotify’s ‘Car Thing’ uncovered in iOS app

Following weeks of rumours, LG has officially confirmed that it’s closing its smartphone business. The South Korean tech giant says that the decision to exit the smartphone industry was approved by the company’s board of directors earlier today. “LG’s strategic decision to exit the incredibly competitive mobile phone sector will enable the company to focus resources in growth … [Read more...] about LG says it’s closing its smartphone business worldwide