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Justin Bieber releasing compilation EPs of less-popular songs
Justin Bieber is releasing twice-weekly EPs to showcase some of his less-famous songs.As the star remains in quarantine with wife Hailey amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, he announced plans to drop the compilations on download and streaming services, beginning with Tuesday’s R&Bieber. → Read More
Canadian baller Jamal Murray's oral sex video leaked on 'hacked' Instagram
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray got some unwanted exposure on the weekend after graphic content of him and his girlfriend Harper Hempel appeared on his Instagram.According to reports, a video of the Kingston, Ont. → Read More
Huawei Watch GT 2 a decent smartwatch but has limited functionality
One of the best features of the Huawei Watch GT 2 is the battery life. While it may seem like an odd thing to rave about, if you’re like me, a watch is not something I usually think about needing to charge. I have to change the battery on my digital watch maybe once every three years. → Read More
Are e-scooters coming to Toronto?
As Toronto looks into the possibility of allowing e-scooters on public roads, Montreal moved earlier this month to outlaw self-service rentals of the vehicles.Last August, Lime introduced 430 e-scooters in Montreal, followed by Bird, with 250 scooters. → Read More
Many millennials not saving enough for retirement: Survey
Many Canadian workers could be in financial trouble when retirement rolls around, according to a survey on finances. A Leger survey, commissioned by Oaken Financial, found that millennials are having difficulty putting money aside for retirement. The three main reasons? Canadians between the ages of 18-34 blamed the high cost of living (54%), financial strain […] → Read More
Many millennials not saving enough for retirement: Survey
Many Canadian workers could be in financial trouble when retirement rolls around, according to a survey on finances.A Leger survey, commissioned by Oaken Financial, found that millennials are having difficulty putting money aside for retirement. → Read More
Amber Rose blasts critics of forehead tattoo
Amber Rose clapped back at critics of her new forehead tattoo, urging fans to “do whatever the f— you want in life.”The model and TV personality debuted the inking, reading “Bash” and “Slash” — a tribute to her kids Sebastian, six, and Slash, four mont... → Read More
Samsung zooms to the top with new Galaxy S20 line
Samsung unveiled its latest flagship line at the Galaxy Unpacked event on Tuesday and this time there are three phones to choose from — branded as the Samsung Galaxy S20, as opposed to the S11, for marketing reasons, the 6.2-inch S20 5G, 6.7-inch S20+ 5G and the 6. → Read More
How to watch the Oscar-nominated films at home
With the Oscars airing Sunday night, you might be in a mad rush to see all the nominees beforehand. But trying to find where all the films are playing is a hassle. Thankfully, most can be rented, streamed or bought in one form or another. Here’s how you can watch the best picture noms from […] → Read More
How to watch the Oscar-nominated films at home
With the Oscars airing Sunday night, you might be in a mad rush to see all the nominees beforehand. But trying to find where all the films are playing is a hassle. Thankfully, most can be rented, streamed or bought in one form or another. → Read More
Could Ontario police start using facial recognition cameras?
The Metropolitan Police Service in London, England, announced it will be using facial recognition cameras to help combat crime.Could something like this happen in Ontario?The London cameras, according to The Associated Press, will be set up within the next month to monitor potential crime hot spots ... → Read More
Blake Lively fans that her rough look in film was her without make-up
Blake Lively has spoken out after fans mistook a set of images from behind the scenes of her new movie The Rhythm Section for before and after shots from a make-up session. → Read More
Linda Hamilton ‘would be quite happy to never return’ to ‘Terminator’ franchise
Linda Hamilton would be happy to “never return” to The Terminator franchise — unless she can star in a stripped down smaller film.The 63-year-old actress returned to the franchise after nearly three decades for Terminator: Dark Fate last year, which received strong reviews but disa... → Read More
R. Kelly’s ex Azriel Clary accuses singer of blackmailing ‘hundreds of victims’
R. Kelly’s ex-girlfriend Azriel Clary has accused the disgraced singer of blackmailing his sexual assault victims into keeping quiet.The 22-year-old, who recently moved out of the Ignition singer’s apartment she shared with R Kelly’s other girlfriend Joycelyn Savage, had previously... → Read More
Thumb-sized Zanco tiny T2 kicks off crowdfunding campaign as world’s smallest smartphone
Is your cellphone too big? Well, then maybe it’s time to downsize, literally.A new Kickstarter campaign has just launched for the Zanco tiny T2, which the Chinese company bills as the world’s smallest phone.At 2.4 inches x 1.18 inches x 0.65 inches (6.1 cm x 3 cm x 1. → Read More
The future of IoT
Will the Internet of Things (IoT) continue to grow in 2020 or has it hit its peak?Bruce Lancaster, CEO of Wilson Electronics, a manufacturer of cellphone boosters for both commercial and consumer use, said in a recent interview that IoT means different things to different people, but if you boil it ... → Read More
AI, AR likely to be key areas of job growth in future: STEM charity CEO
High-tech jobs are likely to become important in the future as many industries move further into automation. And Jennifer Flanagan, president and CEO of Actua Canada, wants to ensure the workforce of tomorrow is prepared. Actua Canada is a national charity that offers programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for youth ages six […] → Read More
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review: One of the best tablets around
If you’re a fan of tablets, Samsung has a few different options for you. But for top-of-the-line, you can’t do much better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6.On the surface, it doesn’t look that much different than the Galaxy Tab S5e, which became available in Canada earlier this year. → Read More
Will Canadians flip out over the Samsung Galaxy Fold?
When the Samsung Galaxy Fold was first sent out to reviewers and influencers back in April, it was a bit of a disaster. Some complained of flickering or broken screens. → Read More
Samsung Galaxy Note10+ adds a few unnecessary enhancements but still an impressive phone
The Samsung Galaxy Note is always one of the top smartphones on the market (well, save for that one year). And this time, South Korean-based company offers its premium product in two different sizes.DESIGN AND DISPLAYThe Samsung Galaxy Note10 features a 6.3-inch display, while the Note10+ has a 6. → Read More