Apps & Software

Apps & Software

By Aisha Malik MAR 19 2020, 8:52 AM EDT

Twitter to ban tweets about COVID-19 that put people at risk

Alto's Odyssey

By Bradly Shankar MAR 18 2020, 7:06 PM EDT

Canadian co-developed Alto’s Adventure, Odyssey now free to encourage social distancing

By Aisha Malik MAR 18 2020, 5:07 PM EDT

WhatsApp launches information hub to combat COVID-19 rumours

By Bradly Shankar MAR 18 2020, 4:34 PM EDT

Microsoft says Xbox Series X Thanksgiving 2020 date is false, still targeting ‘holiday 2020’

By Aisha Malik MAR 18 2020, 3:10 PM EDT

Google Play Games app might get ‘play together’ feature

By Jonathan Lamont MAR 18 2020, 1:18 PM EDT

Slack redesign rolling out now with simpler UI, improved sidebar and more

Disney+ Canada

By Ian Hardy MAR 18 2020, 1:16 PM EDT

Here’s what’s coming to Disney+ Canada in April 2020

By Bradly Shankar MAR 18 2020, 12:15 PM EDT

Sony reveals the PlayStation 5’s tech specs

By Aisha Malik MAR 18 2020, 11:54 AM EDT

Google drops location-sharing feature in latest Hangouts update

By Bradly Shankar MAR 18 2020, 10:54 AM EDT

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now offers free DLC and other in-game benefits

Facebook app on Android

By Jonathan Lamont MAR 18 2020, 10:45 AM EDT

Facebook anti-spam system bug took down several legitimate posts

By Dean Daley MAR 18 2020, 7:03 AM EDT

Sundance Now extends its free trial to 30 days

By Bradly Shankar MAR 17 2020, 6:50 PM EDT

Telus launches health-focused podcast, first episode focused on coronavirus

The Source

By Bradly Shankar MAR 17 2020, 6:21 PM EDT

The Source closes all stores in Canada due to coronavirus outbreak

EB Games Canada

By Brad Bennett MAR 17 2020, 5:01 PM EDT

EB Games Canada remaining open during coronavirus outbreak

Google Translate on Android

By Jonathan Lamont MAR 17 2020, 4:43 PM EDT

Google Translate’s new ‘Transcribe’ feature starts rolling out to Android app

By Aisha Malik MAR 17 2020, 2:47 PM EDT

Instagram directing users to credible sources to stop misinformation amid COVID-19 outbreak

Google app dark mode

By Aisha Malik MAR 17 2020, 2:32 PM EDT

Google Discover now allows users to report misleading or hateful content

By Aisha Malik MAR 17 2020, 2:30 PM EDT

Facebook invests $100 million to aid small businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic

CBC Gem

By Bradly Shankar MAR 17 2020, 1:29 PM EDT

CBC Gem to host weekly ‘Movie Night in Canada’ in response to COVID-19

By Jonathan Lamont MAR 17 2020, 12:34 PM EDT

Samsung to shut down PlayGalaxy Link game streaming service on March 27

PlayStation 5

By Patrick O'Rourke MAR 17 2020, 11:06 AM EDT

Sony will reveal more PlayStation 5 details during March 18th livestream

nintendo switch

By Ian Hardy MAR 17 2020, 9:41 AM EDT

Nintendo’s Switch Online service is down in Canada

By Aisha Malik MAR 17 2020, 8:51 AM EDT

Uber Pool rides suspended in Canada to limit spread of COVID-19