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The latest Canadian technology news, reviews, and how-tos for users and enthusiasts. We cover smartphones, tablets, wearables, gaming, VR, automotive, and IoT. MobileSyrup is Canada's resource for technology news.
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Popular Chinese EV maker BYD has revealed that it can charge its cars up to 400km in five minutes, finally breaking the EV charging barrier and making it as fast as filling up a tank of gas. These claims are still untested, but if they’re true, they blow all of the North American automakers out ..read more
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7h ago
Roku now has ads as soon as you turn on your TV. According to The Verge, customers started noticing a trailer for Moana 2 before even accessing their home screen. Roku has confirmed the auto-play ads to Ars Technica. “Our recent test is just the latest example as we explore new ways to showcase brands and programming while still ..read more
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9h ago
Telus has announced plans to open what it’s calling a ‘Sovereign AI Factory’ in Rimouski, Quebec using Nvidia hardware. The site will be powered by 99 per cent renewable energy and will help Canadians develop AI tools. The telecom is hoping to provide Canada with the super computing power and the software needed to train ..read more
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9h ago
Super Team Canada, Crave’s first-ever original animated series, will get a two-episode premiere on the Bell-owned streaming service on May 16. The 10-episode, half-hour comedy series follows a team of six lesser-known Canadian-themed superheroes as they fight evil robots, an unemployed octopus, a needy store clerk and more. Super Team Canada was created by Calgary-born writers ..read more
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Developer Riley Testut has shared on Threads that he’s finished work on the online DS multiplayer component of Delta and will release it to the public soon, as long as the final beta has no issues. Now, that he’s almost done with online multiplayer he’s moved onto implementing ‘Retro Achievements‘ so you can track your ..read more
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12h ago
Google’s latest promotion offers deals on some of the company’s flagships until March 20. The Pixel 9: now $949, was $1,099 The Pixel 9 Pro Fold: now $2,099, was $2,399 The Pixel Buds Pro 2 and the Pixel Tablet are also on sale; however, this promotion ends on March 31. Pixel Tablet (256GB) and Charging ..read more
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12h ago
These carriers are crazy, just copying each other left, right and centre. The Toronto-based telecom, Rogers, recently launched a $55/125GB promotion, and now, Telus and Bell have copied the plan. This comes after Telus launched a $50/100GB plan that Rogers and Bell copied. Telus’ $55/125GB plan offers speeds up to 1Gbps and unlimited data at ..read more
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12h ago
Some Canadians are calling for Pornhub, which is owned by Montreal-based Aylo, to be banned in the U.S. amid the trade war. It all started when Canadian comedian Matthew Puzhitsky posted an Instagram Reel skit in which various retaliatory measures against the U.S. are proposed. Eventually, the idea of banning Pornhub in the U.S. is ..read more
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12h ago
Google has announced Gemini’s two latest features, Canvas, a new space for refining your documents and code, and Audio overviews, which turn documents, slides, and research reports into podcast-style conversations. Canvas lets you work with Gemini to create, draft, edit and refine documents and code in a single space. Gemini will also provide feedback and ..read more
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12h ago
The Lego Group and The Pokémon Company are teaming up for new Lego sets. As part of a new “multi-year” partnership between the companies, Lego Pokémon products will become available for the first time ever, starting in 2026. Specific sets weren’t revealed, but a brief teaser for the collaboration shows a Lego version of Pikachu’s ..read more