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YETI’s First iPhone Case Hands-On: The Best Part Isn’t the Protection
A while back, we covered YETI’s first iPhone case when it launched in Canada, and the company has since sent one over for me to check out. It’s called the LoadOut Phone Case, and the version I have fits both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and this year’s 6.9-inch iPhone 18 Pro Max. On the box, YETI promotes 3X protection and a built-in kickstand. Once it’s on your phone, the case feels substantial, and it offers increased protection if you work in an environment where you might drop your iPhone.
How to Track iPhone Duo Stock in Canada and Get Restock Alerts
Apple’s first foldable iPhone launches on Friday, October 23, 2026, and finding one is going to take some work. Online orders in Canada are now showing February 2027 delivery dates, Apple has capped orders at two per customer, and resellers are asking several times the retail price on eBay. That leaves in-store pickup as the best shot at getting an iPhone Duo this year, whether you’re in Canada or the US.
You Can Now Download iOS 27.2 RC for iPhone and More
Apple has seeded new release candidates of its latest software, including iOS 27.2 and more on Monday for developers.
iPhone Duo Already Sold Out in Canada, Delivery Dates Slip Into 2027
Apple’s new iPhone Duo is already sold out for launch-day delivery in Canada, with online pre-orders now showing February 2027 as the next available delivery date across all storage sizes. Pre-orders opened Friday morning at 5 a.m. Pacific, but Canadians who didn’t manage to secure an early order are now facing a wait of four months. A check of Apple’s Canadian online store shows February 2027 delivery estimates for all four storage options, including 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.
iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Now Live in Canada, Starting at $2,999
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is now available to pre-order in Canada, with prices starting at $2,999 CAD. Pre-orders opened Friday morning at 5 a.m. Pacific (8 a.m. Eastern). The new iPhone Duo is Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet, with the top-end 2TB model costing $4,799 before taxes. Customers can place their orders directly through Apple Canada or use the Apple Store app.
You Can Now Download iOS 27.2 Beta 4 for iPhone and More
Apple has seeded new fourth betas of its latest software, including iOS 27.2 and more on Tuesday, right after its Welcome Home event.
ASUS Googlebook 14 Hands-On: Great Hardware, But Is It Worth $1,799?
I’ve been using the ASUS Googlebook 14 for a few days now, and the first thing you notice is the weight. Or rather, the lack of it. This thing is super light. ASUS launched the Googlebook 14 in Canada last week starting at $1,799 CAD. Here are my first impressions. Light, but not plastic When I first picked it up, I assumed the light weight meant a plastic build. Nope.
Google’s New Fitbit Edge Is Coming to Canada: Here’s Pricing
Google has announced the Fitbit Edge, a new screen-equipped fitness tracker with Gemini-powered coaching, and it’s coming to Canada for $229. The Edge sits above the screenless $129 Fitbit Air in Google’s lineup. It adds a 1.34-inch always-on display, a side button and built-in GPS. Google says it’s the largest and brightest screen on any Fitbit tracker, with 46% more viewing area, in a body just 11.5mm thin with a case 45% lighter than the Apple Watch Series 12.
Apple Confirms October 13 Event as Smart Home Launch Nears
Apple has circled Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for its next announcement, with marketing chief Greg Joswiak posting a teaser on X this morning that pairs the tagline “Welcome home” with a hand-stitched version of the company’s retro rainbow logo. Joswiak is Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, and his 17-second clip shows hands embroidering the six-colour Apple logo into a hoop, one stripe at a time, before “Welcome home.” and “October 13” appear underneath.
Bell Launches ahlo 2 Budget Smartphone: Here’s a Hands-On
Bell has introduced the ahlo 2, the second generation of its exclusive house-brand smartphone line. The budget phone costs $335 CAD outright or from $10 CAD per month on SmartPay financing. It’s available only from Bell, Virgin Plus and participating retailers. Compared with the first model, the ahlo 2 has a larger 6.9-inch display, an upgraded 50 MP camera system and a 5,200 mAh battery that Bell says lasts up to a day and a half of typical use.
More Chinese banks likely to adopt AI rules after Ping An move: analysts
Daisy Wu Other listed mainland lenders are expected to introduce similar governance frameworks as regulators tighten oversight of AI use After Ping An Bank became the first listed Chinese lender to formally adopt rules governing its use of artificial intelligence , analysts said more mainland institutions were likely to follow, with the move setting an early benchmark for how far the sector can go in applying the technology.
Rogers Brings Backstreet Boys to Canada for Four Toronto Shows
Rogers is bringing the Backstreet Boys to Toronto in 2027 for four shows at Rogers Centre. The concerts are scheduled for February 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2027, and will be the group’s only North American stadium shows of the year. The Toronto dates come shortly after the Backstreet Boys wrap up their “Into the Millennium” residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, which is currently scheduled to end January 2, 2027.
DeepSeek effect? How China's quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutiny
Tim Yuen Lingk China's quantitative investing sector has added 18 new members to the ranks of funds managing more than 10 billion yuan (US$1.5 billion) in assets this year, underlining the industry's ability to generate competitive returns despite a tight regulatory environment. The firms were among 159 Chinese hedge funds overseeing more than 10 billion yuan each, according to financial news agency Cailian Press.
DeepSeek effect? How China's quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutiny
Tim Yuen Lingk Strong returns are attracting investors to quant funds, with DeepSeek highlighting the sector's potential role in China's tech ambitions China's quantitative investing sector has produced 18 funds managing more than 10 billion yuan (US$1.5 billion) in assets each so far this year, underlining the industry's ability to generate competitive returns despite a tight regulatory environment.
What’s New on Paramount+ Canada and Pluto TV: October 2026
Paramount+ Canada has announced its October 2026 lineup, just in time for Halloween. Here are some Halloween highlights for the month. Dexter: Resurrection returns for season 2 on October 30, with Michael C. Hall’s serial killer with a code caught between a seasoned killer terrorizing New York and a younger threat nipping at his heels.
Former NFL Coach Spent 12 Years Building This Massive Minecraft City
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is showing off a very different kind of long-term project: a sprawling Minecraft city he has been building for more than 12 years. The first YouTube episode documenting the project was released yesterday and is now trending number one on YouTube’s gaming trending chart. Tomlin said he first became interested in Minecraft when his children were in middle school and spent weekends playing the game with friends.
PlayStation 5 Owners in Canada Can Now Watch Live TV for Free
PlayStation 5 owners in Canada can now watch free live TV and on-demand shows directly from their console, with Sony adding a new Live TV service that does not require a paid subscription. The service launched in the U.S. last month and now it has expanded to Canada on Tuesday, as previously promised by the company. Live TV on PS5 appears directly under the Media tab on the PlayStation 5 home screen, so there is no separate app to download.
What’s New on Crave: October 2026
October is almost here, and that means spooky season is officially upon us. A new month means another list of what’s new on Bell Media’s Crave streaming service, and this month the streamer is leaning all the way into Halloween with its Creepy Cravings collection. As for some highlights, the HBO and Sky legal drama War premieres October 1, while Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi trades the Jersey Shore for haunted houses across Canada in the Crave original Snooki: The Paranormal Rookie on October 2.
Why AI Could Become Standard in Logistics Safety by 2030
As warehouses and distribution networks adopt more automation, safety teams are beginning to rethink how they identify risks created by the movement of workers, vehicles and machines. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving from an experimental technology in logistics to part of its operating infrastructure.
Steve Jobs’ Full iPhone 4 Antennagate Q&A Surfaces 16 Years Later
A rare video showing Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and Bob Mansfield answering reporters’ questions during Apple’s infamous iPhone 4 “Antennagate” press conference has surfaced online more than 16 years later. The 47-minute recording was uploaded to YouTube on September 21 by the channel Sir Mix-A-Lot Rare Music and dates back to July 16, 2010.
Googlebook Pre-Orders Are Live in Canada: 5 Gemini AI Laptops From $1,299
Google has officially launched an entirely new laptop category called Googlebook, built from the ground up around Gemini AI. We now have all the official details with pre-orders kicking off today in Canada. Google is positioning them as flagship laptops that bring together the best of ChromeOS and Android, with Gemini intelligence at the centre of everything, under the tagline “Featherweight design.
Kindle Scribe Review: Big 11-Inch Screen, Premium Pen and Lots of Battery
Amazon’s latest Kindle Scribe feels pretty different from a regular Kindle the second you pick it up. Amazon Canada recently sent me the Kindle Scribe to try out, and after using it for the past few weeks, the 11-inch display is easily what I like most about it. At 5.4mm thick and 400 grams, it almost feels like an ultra-thin iPad in your hands, just without the heavier glass tablet feel.
Apple Releases iOS 27 for Download in Canada: Here’s How to Update
Apple has released iOS 27 for the masses today, now available to install on your iPhone. For Canadians and beyond, this update brings the next version of Apple Intelligence and the long awaited Siri AI, plus other features and updates. You can update your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Software Update. If you’re on the Developer Beta and haven’t installed the iOS 27 Release Candidate (RC) from September 9, you’ll see what we have in our screenshot above (yeah, we’re slow).
iPhone 18 Pro Models Selling Out in Canada, Here’s What’s Still Available
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went up for pre-order in Canada this morning, and some configurations are already slipping beyond the September 18 launch date. Checks by iPhone in Canada on Saturday morning at around 10:30 a.m. PT show the iPhone 18 Pro remains widely available for launch-day delivery, while the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max is seeing longer delays, especially for lower-storage models (which are the lowest priced entry point).
Apple Raises iPhone 17, iPhone Air and 17e Prices in Canada by Up to $450
Apple has increased Canadian prices for the iPhone 17, iPhone Air and iPhone 17e, with buyers now paying between $100 and $450 more depending on the model and storage. The iPhone 17 now starts at $1,299 CAD, while the iPhone Air starts at $1,599 CAD and the iPhone 17e starts at $999 CAD. The largest increase affects the 1TB iPhone Air, which has jumped nearly 22% to $2,499 CAD. Here’s how the new prices compare with the previous Canadian pricing. All amounts are in Canadian dollars, before taxes.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Canadian Pricing Revealed, Starting at $549
Apple has officially revealed Canadian pricing for its entire new smartwatch lineup, including the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. While entry-level aluminum models keep their starting price flat from last year, moving up to premium titanium casing or higher-end band options brings noticeable price variations across the range. Pre-orders for the new Apple Watch models start today, with official retail availability set for Friday, September 18.
iPhone Duo Canadian Pricing Revealed, Tops $5,000 After Tax
Apple has revealed iPhone Duo pricing, starts at $1,999 US and the official Canadian pricing is starting from a whopping $2,999 CAD. Here’s full iPhone Duo Canadian pricing: 256GB – $2,999 CAD 512GB – $3,299 CAD 1TB – $3,800 CAD 2TB – $4,799 CAD Yes, that pricing is pretty incredible when you think about. Not only are you paying first adopter pricing for the iPhone Duo in Canada, but memory pricing spikes from the AI boom are not helping.
iPhone 18 Pro Canadian Pricing: Starts at $1,749, Available September 18
Apple has announced Canadian pricing for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with both models starting at 256GB of storage. iPhone 18 Pro from $1,749 CAD iPhone 18 Pro Max from $1,899 CAD Both phones will come in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities, with four colour options: black, silver, glacier (new) and burgundy (new). Apple’s announcement lists starting prices only, with higher-capacity pricing still to be detailed.
iPhone 18 Pro Preorders Open September 12, Launch Set for September 18
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max introduce a 48-megapixel Fusion main camera with variable aperture, a smaller Dynamic Island and A20 Pro. Apple says the camera system filmed the keynote itself, using features including variable aperture. Six thin polymer-composite blades automatically adjust light intake and depth of field, supported by a new rotor, custom lens and camera software.
ViAct's viBOT Enhances Safety with Vision AI on Construction Job Sites
ViAct has introduced viBOT, an autonomous robotic monitor designed for construction sites. As automation transforms the construction industry, the integration of vision AI is crucial for ensuring the safety of both workers and autonomous systems. The construction robotics market is projected to reach $3.66 billion by 2030, highlighting the growing importance of these technologies.
Apple Releases iOS 26.6.2 One Day Before iPhone 18 Event, Fixes Update Bug
Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 26.6.2 on Tuesday, which comes on the eve of the company’s special event tomorrow to unveil its iPhone 18 Pro and new foldable iPhone. So what’s new in 26.6.2 for iPhone and iPad? Apple says it fixes an issue that could prevent iPhones users from downloading software updates over mobile and cellular data. You can update your iPhone and iPad by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
Telus Removes Shareable Data From BYOD Plans, All Now Offer 2Gbps Speeds
Telus has made some changes to its website on Tuesday, according to checks made by iPhone in Canada, resulting in faster 5G+ speeds across the board. So what’s changed? Prices have not gone down nor have data buckets. But all Telus bring your own phone plans no longer have shareable data (meaning another line on your account cannot use your data). The $70/100GB and $55/40GB select student plan previously said they had shareable data but that’s no longer the case. As for wireless speed changes?
New Apple CEO John Ternus Just Posted on X for the First Time
New Apple CEO John Ternus officially took the reigns from Tim Cook today, and to kick off his new gig he also posted on X for the first time. What did Ternus write? He just said a simple “hello” about an hour ago (seemingly paying homage to the first Mac message back in 1984). Since then, the post has seen 1.6 million views in just under an hour. Since his first post, his follower count is also increasing by the second, now at just over 72,000 and counting.
Why every warehouse in Singapore will run on AI safety monitoring within five years
Ask a warehouse operator in Singapore what keeps them up at night, and forklifts come up before fires, floods, or fraud. They should. Between 2022 and 2023, vehicular incidents were the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries in Singapore, and one in four of those deaths involved a forklift, as per the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). MOM didn’t wait for the data to accumulate further.
Apple Announces iPhone Event for September 9
Apple has announced the date for its iPhone event next month, set to take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The event will kick off at 10am PT/1pm ET and you can stream it live on Apple’s website. What clues are you seeing in the official ‘Surprise and shine’ event image above? Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro lineup along with a new foldable iPhone, plus refresh the Apple Watch lineup. …developing, refresh for updates
Apple Cuts Price of Its Notorious Polishing Cloth by Nearly 50% in Canada
Looks like Apple is offering customers some relief on pricing today, as it has slashed the price of its infamous $25 polishing cloth by nearly half in Canada and beyond. Apple launched its $25 polishing cloth for cleaning displays back in 2021 and it was widely ridiculed for its outrageous price. “Made with soft, non-abrasive material, the Polishing Cloth cleans any Apple display, including nano-texture, safely and effectively,” explain the website.
Google Adds New Personalization Features for Search, Discover, and News
Google is rolling out new updates to give users more control over what they see in Search, Discover, and Google News. A new interactive ‘Preferred Sources’ button allows publishers to embed a option directly on their website pages. When readers tap the button, the publication is saved as a preferred source on Google, automatically boosting its presence in Top Stories, AI Overviews, and AI Mode. Over 600,000 unique sources have already been selected by users.
Unboxing Google’s New Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 5
Google recently unveiled its latest hardware lineup, featuring the new Pixel 11 family alongside the Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and refreshed Pixel Buds Pro 2 and 2a. We received the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 5 for testing—here is a quick unboxing and our initial hands-on impressions. Inside the box you’ll find the Pixel 11 Pro Fold itself, plus a USB-C cable. No charging brick is included, but most people have enough at home anyways.
Is continuous compliance the answer to building safety regulation?
Generally speaking, if you ask a tier 1 contractor about whether their latest project complies with safety regulations, they would likely point to a certificate. But if you ask whether the project is still in compliance today, three months after that certificate was issued, you would find them to be less certain.
Google Unveils Pixel 11 Lineup, Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag
Google pulled the covers off its entire fall hardware lineup today, which includes the Pixel 11 family and more. There’s a lot to unpack so let’s get started. The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL and Pro Fold were all revealed today, joined by the Pixel Watch 5, a refreshed set of Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Google’s first tracker, known as the Pixel Tag. The new details come ahead of the Made by Google event set for 3pm PT/6pm ET in New York City today.
The Next Frontier in Fall Protection Is Prediction
By combining AI, video analytics, and real-time environmental monitoring, predictive safety systems are giving EHS leaders new tools to identify fall risks before workers are exposed to danger. A fall rarely announces itself. There is no clear warning siren before a worker’s boot slips on a damp platform. No countdown marks itself as a scaffold joint that loosens under repeated load.
Why the Best AI Agents Are the Ones with Eyes
The idea that AI agents need ‘eyes’ – real visual information from the real world, and not just paperwork and dashboards, have become a marker of advancement in construction technology. Yet mostly what has been referred to as an “agent” today is not actually acting based on what it sees. It narrates and alerts while leaving the decisions to a human. Giving a camera does not allow the software to become an agent; it merely gives it more intelligent monitoring capabilities.
AI Eyes on the Rig: Computer Vision Boosts Oilfield Safety
HSE & Sustainability As drilling operations become increasingly digital, computer vision is emerging as a continuous safety layer that complements, not replaces, established safety practices. The challenge is no longer whether artificial intelligence can detect hazards, but how operators should deploy, integrate, and govern these systems to improve safety without adding operational complexity.
SpaceX slump fails to dent Hong Kong tech as investors seen pivoting
Daisy Wu Heavyweights such as Alibaba gain as analysts bet on business models of locally listed tech companies that differ from US counterparts A sharp pullback in US space-technology giant SpaceX and renewed valuation pressure on Wall Street's tech heavyweights are unlikely to trigger a major sell-off in Hong Kong equities, according to analysts, who note that local tech firms operate under distinct business models and lack the stretched valuations of their overseas peers.
Apple Drops iOS 27 Beta 4 and iOS 26.6 RC for Developers
Apple has just released the fourth beta of iOS 27 and more for developers to download and test. Here’s what’s available right now: iOS 27.0 beta 4 (24A5390f) iPadOS 27.0 beta 4 (24A5390f) macOS 27.0 beta 4 (26A5388g) tvOS 27.0 beta 4 (24J5325d) Expect public betas to be released later today or tomorrow. No word yet on the changes but stay tuned. It’s coming in as a 5.24GB download for the iPhone 17 Pro max. Also new today for developers are Release Candidate (RC) builds of iOS 26.6 and more.
Navee UT5 Ultra X Review: Insane Speed and Built in Apple Find My
Navee recently reached out and sent over their new flagship UT5 Ultra X scooter for me to check out. I’m not typically an “electric scooter guy,” though I’ve ridden a few in the past just trying them out down the street, but nothing compares to this. The UT5 Ultra X is a top-of-the-line machine that retails for an eye-watering $3,499 CAD. Setting up the scooter is super easy. You just attach the top handle and tighten a few screws.
The Fragmented Data Problem Nobody in Industrial Safety Wants to Admit
Gary Ng, CEO and Co-Founder, viAct The global market for AI-powered safety technology is projected to exceed $4 billion by 2033. Billions more are being spent every year on EHS platforms, compliance software, and monitoring infrastructure across construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and mining. The technology investment is real. The outcomes are not keeping pace with it.
Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 3 as Public Beta Launch Nears This Month
Apple has just released a new round of beta for developers to download and test. This includes the latest 27.0 beta 3 builds for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS and watchOS.
Google Home Speaker Review: Is Gemini for Your Desk Worth It?
Google just kicked off the next era of the smart home with its new Google Home Speaker. It costs $139.99 in Canada and it’s basically the front door to Google’s whole Gemini AI setup. Google sent over a unit in Hazel (it’s a dark grey) to try out, which has a nice earthy look to it. Canadians get a choice between Hazel and Porcelain, while our friends in the US get four colours to pick from, including two Google Store exclusives, Jade and Berry (lucky).
Google Unveils All-New Gemini Smart Speaker Coming to Canada Next Week
Google is launching a brand new smart speaker, and this one’s built from the ground up for Gemini. The Google Home Speaker goes on sale June 25 for $139.99 CAD, with pre-orders opening today. Google built this one from the ground up for Gemini, and the big difference you’ll notice is you don’t have to talk to it like a robot anymore.
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