A developer has created an action-packed skateboarding video game demo that slowly devolves into Northern Ontario-themed chaos, including tricks jumping off a moving snowmobile, and culminating in a real-time long line-up to grab a coffee at Tim Hortons. AI developer Mitchell Hynes has taken core Canadian experiences and infused them into the bones of a […]

Google took the wraps off its newest Fitbit tracker, the Fitbit Edge, on Oct. 12. The new tracker occupies a midpoint between the company’s Pixel Watch smartwatch and the recently released Fitbit Air screenless tracker. It seemed to me like a spiritual successor to Fitbit’s Charge line. The Fitbit Edge sports a small, always-on AMOLED […]

Apple is expected to announce a new MacBook Pro with a touchscreen and an updated iPad Mini on October 27, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg indicates that the event will be online-only and will have an “in-person component for the press.” This is reported to be what Apple is planning for the October 13 event it announced […]

Geely Auto has announced that it is officially entering the Canadian automotive market. The Chinese automotive company says it will introduce its first vehicles to the Canadian market in 2027 and is currently establishing local operations and developing a retail network ahead of the launch. “Canada represents an important next step in Geely Auto’s international […]

In Jamaican Patois, there’s a slang expression that goes “yuh nyam chicken batty,’ which translates into proper English as “you’ve eaten chicken butt.” It’s an expression used to describe someone who’s a chatterbox, loves talking too much, or loves the sound of their own voice. And I think U.S. President Trump is the perfect example […]

This week’s episode of the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup’s EIC Jon Lamont, is joined by the devices editor Dean Daley to discuss all of the products we’ve gotten our hands on. Seriously, Jon and Dean have been testing out so many devices lately that we had to talk about some of their favourites. Dean was at Qualcomm’s […]

In the market for a MacBook Air, but want a deal? Well, you’re in luck. Some retailers have the M5 MacBook Air on sale right now for $150 off. While not a huge discount, any savings on Apple products are welcome, given they don’t often go on sale. So, now might be a great time […]

Bell’s Saskatchewan AI data centre is about to get way larger. Documents filed with the Rural Municipality of Sherwood as part of a rezoning application indicate the telecom giant has already entered into conditional agreements to purchase land surrounding the parcel on which the data centre sits. For context, the facility sits on a 160-acre […]

Microsoft is cutting the amount of OneDrive storage people get with a Microsoft 365 subscription. Per an email that went out to customers, the company is changing OneDrive cloud storage allowances from 1TB per person to 2TB of shared storage: “More flexible cloud storage: Your cloud storage allowance will change from 1 TB per person […]

Amazon is introducing an all-new family of Alexa tablets. These tablets offer Alexa+ AI, Google Play Store access, and more. The Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro will sport a 12-inch Nanomatte 120Hz display, up to 16GB of RAM, and 16 hours of video playback. The Nanomatte technology uses precision-etched technology to keep colour, contrast and […]

A new study shows that Canada’s big three telecom companies are strongly favoured by new Canadians, with Rogers holding a significant advantage— though Bell is catching up. The report, conducted by The Strategic Council, looks into how quickly people new to the country from 2021 onward enter the mobile and internet markets, which providers they […]

A client sends their therapist a quick message about an upcoming appointment. They have booked online, completed an intake form, and received a reminder through therapy appointment scheduling software. Behind that simple process, personal details need to be handled securely. Here’s what Canadian therapists and patients need to know about privacy laws and secure messaging. […]

If you didn’t get everything you needed from the Amazon Prime Day, the Best Buy Tech Fest Sale has got you covered. All of these deals seem to have different release dates, so I’ll include the expiry dates on each line. Samsung 65-inch S90H Vision AI 4K: now $1,999.99, was $2,999.99; sale ends October 8 […]

Camera-less AI wearables might sound like a weird compromise at first, but after spending some time with the MemoMind One, I get what the company is going for. I’ve been testing these smart glasses out recently, and they offer a pretty intriguing alternative to display-less wearables like my Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2s. The Metas are […]

Videotron’s sub-brand Fizz is notifying customers that it is discontinuing its visual voicemail apps. Fizz shared the message on its website and sent it to customers via an automated text message. The message reads: “The visual voicemail app for Android will be discontinued starting on November 13, 2026. Rest assured, your voicemail service will remain […]

I was invited by Apple to an ‘Apple Experience‘ event in Tribeca, New York, on October 13, 2026, at 9am ET. The invitation says, ‘Welcome home,’ and showcases the Apple logo. It’s unclear what Apple will show off, but previous rumours indicate what Apple will unveil at the event. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, Apple will […]

Canadian wireless providers change plans fairly often, which can make it tough to stay in the loop about the best offers and deals on the market. Thankfully, we here at MobileSyrup keep a close eye on things so we can keep you informed about what’s changing. So, here are the latest wireless changes from Oct. 7 and […]

During the Power On podcast, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed details about three new Apple products coming out next week. According to Gurman, Apple will hold an “online home event” on Tuesday, October 13. The company will introduce a new smart home hub, a new HomePod Mini and a new Apple TV 4K, all featuring Siri AI. […]

Trillionaire Elon Musk is weighing in on Canadian politics once again. And while I’m loath to waste more words on him, I feel it’s my duty to pay attention to what he says so you don’t have to. And seriously, you don’t have to. Do yourself a favour and stop reading here. And if that’s […]

Skip and Instacart have announced a new partnership. Starting today, Skip customers can start ordering grocery and retail products through the Skip app. Instacart customers can access Skip’s network of more than 50,000 national and local restaurant partners. Also, Skip+ members can get $0 delivery fees on Instacart-powered grocery and retail orders. Instacart+ members can […]