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Virgin Plus rolls out holiday deals with discounts on Pixel, Galaxy

Bell’s Virgin Plus has started rolling out smartphone deals to match its $50/40GB and $45/20GB promo plans. Check out some of the highlights below:

Virgin also has several “certified pre-loved” devices available too:

Aside from the online deals, some RedFlagDeals users were able to get a deal on the iPhone 14, nabbing it plus the 40GB plan for $75/mo total. Based on the details shared on RFD, it seems like Virgin is offering some bill credit or other discount since online the iPhone 14 costs $47.12/mo financing. The deal does seem to be in-store only, however, so your mileage may vary.

You can check out all of Virgin Plus’ deals here. You can also learn more about the $50/40GB plan here, or about other carrier offers here.

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Eastlink offers discounts on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and iPhone SE for Boxing Week

Eastlink has rolled out deals for Boxing Week.

Below are all of the carrier’s offers:

The Moto G Pure is $6/month for 24 months through easyTab. $0 down, save $48 over 24 months. Buy the device outright for $144.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 for $33/month. $0 down, save $480 over 24 months. Buy the device for $792 on sale.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 for $70/month. $0 down, save $576 over 24 months. Buy the device for $1680.

Moto G Power for $1 month. $0 down, save $264 over 24 months.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G for $15/month. $0 down, save $240 over 24 months. Or buy the device for $360 on sale.

iPhone SE for $20/month. $0 down, save $71 over 24 months. Buy the device for $480 on sale.

Samsung Galaxy S22 for $31/month. $0 down, save $360 over 24 months. Buy the device for $744 on sale.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for $53/month. $0 down, save $384 over 24 months. Buy the device on sale for $1272.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G for $20/month. $0 down, save $480 over 24 months. Buy the device on sale for $480.

More details are available on Eastlink’s website.

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Hogwarts Legacy is delayed on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

Hogwarts Legacy has been delayed on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One until April 4th, while the Nintendo Switch version is coming on July 25th.

The last-gen versions were expected to launch alongside their PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC counterparts on February 10th.

The Harry Potter title was initially slated for 2021, but it was later pushed back to 2022 and then 2023. If you’re on a current-gen console, you can actually purchase the Deluxe Edition and get the game 72 hours ahead of release.

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action role-playing game set in the 1800s. The game allows you to make your own Hogwarts student in their fifth year, and learn spells, make friends, ride brooms, bond with magical animals and more.

The game is obviously attached to J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, and while she isn’t creating this game, she does get royalties from it. If you want to learn more about Rowling and her inappropriate stances in the transgendered community, check out this resource. 

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Save $70 on the Pixel Watch when you buy it from Google

Google is back with hot holiday deals, including a $70 discount on the Pixel Watch.

The discount applies to both the regular and LTE versions of the Pixel Watch, with the following pricing:

  • 4G LTE + Bluetooth/Wi-Fi – $459.99 (regular $529.99)
  • Bluetooth/Wi-Fi – $379.99 (regular $449.99)

Coupled with discounts on other Google products, like Pixel phones, Nest, and more, you could kit yourself out with a new Pixel phone, smartwatch, and more for less.

One of the few things Google hasn’t discounted are the bands for the Pixel Watch. However, the $70 you save on the Pixel Watch could go towards a band, like the $79.99 Stretch band which is, by far, the best option right now.

You can learn more about the Pixel Watch here. You can find all of Google’s Boxing Week deals here.

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$100 Apple gift cards on Amazon get $10 promo

If you’re planning to buy someone an Apple gift card this holiday season, Amazon might have one of the best deals available.

If you use the code ‘APPLECA22‘ at checkout and buy one or more gift cards totalling $100 or more, you’ll get $10 in bounce-back credits, effectively making it $90 for a $100 gift card. These are email gift cards, so while the product listing says $25, you can fill it with a custom amount when you click on the card.

These gift cards apply to everything Apple, from digital app stores to real-world Apple Stores. You can also set a custom time for the code to get delivered as long as it’s within the next 365 days.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will launch on PS5 in fall 2023

PlayStation has revealed that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will launch exclusively on the PlayStation 5 in fall 2023.

The publisher confirmed the release window in a PlayStation Blog post looking ahead to next year’s major game releases. A writer on the game had seemingly leaked a fall 2023 launch on their since-updated website, and PlayStation is now confirming this timing. Insomniac had previously only provided a vague “2023” window.

First unveiled during the September 2021 PlayStation 5 Showcase, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is developer Insomniac’s direct sequel to both 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man and 2020’s Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Little is known about the game currently, other than the fact that both Peter Parker and Miles Morales will be playable and Venom will be one of the main villains. It’s also been confirmed that Yuri Lowenthal and Nadji Jeter will reprise their roles of Peter and Miles, respectively, while Candyman‘s Tony Todd will voice Venom.

It should be noted that Insomniac is also working on Marvel’s Wolverine, although a release window for the X-Men game has yet to be confirmed.

Elsewhere in the blog post, PlayStation highlighted several other 2023 releases, including Square Enix’s Forspoken (January 24th), the DualSense Edge controller (January 26th), Hogwarts Legacy and PlayStation VR2 (February 22nd), Destiny 2: Lightfall (February 28th), Resident Evil 4 (March 24th) and Final Fantasy XVI (June 22nd). Forspoken and Final Fantasy XVI are PS5 console exclusives, while Hogwarts Legacy, Destiny 2: Lightfall and Resident Evil 4 are multiplatform.

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Koodo offering free Galaxy Buds 2 with Galaxy S22 purchase

Telus flanker brand Koodo now has some smartphone deals to accompany its $50/40GB promo plan.

Check out some highlights:

Koodo also has some deals on certified pre-owned phones:

Check out Koodo’s $50/40GB plan here, or view all of Koodo’s Boxing Week offers here. You can also find a round-up of the best carrier deals here.

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Oral arguments from Rogers, Shaw and Vidéotron conclude tribunal hearing

Lawyers representing the Competition Bureau, Rogers, Shaw, and Vidéotron, made their final oral arguments on Rogers’ $26 billion takeover of Shaw this week.

Coming a week and a half after the parties concluded their respective evidentiary portions in the Competition Tribunal’s hearing, the merger’s faith is now in the hands of the tribunal’s three-member panel, led by Justice Paul Crampton.

The Competition Bureau wants the merger blocked, citing higher wireless bills and poorer service if the takeover is approved. Lawyers representing the bureau said Shaw’s divestiture of Freedom Mobile to Vidéotron wouldn’t create a strong fourth competitor, particularly in Western Canada. Freedom Mobile serves Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.

On Wednesday, John Rook, a legal representative for Vidéotron, said the company negotiated terms that will lead to Freedom Mobile succeeding under Vidéotron. He also revealed the company made two offers to acquire Freedom Mobile. The first was in April 2021, and the second was in April 2022. However, the final $2.85 billion price tag to purchase Freedom is lower than what Vidéotron originally offered, Rook said.

Kent Thomson, a lawyer for Shaw, argued the merger would create an aggressive competitor for Telus, Shaw’s main competitor in the west.

“If this transaction is allowed to proceed, Rogers will bring to bear its enormous experience, expertise, scale and resources to compete aggressively and successfully against Telus in the wireline industry throughout Western Canada,” Thomson said Wednesday.

Crampton previously stated he hopes the panel can come to a decision before Christmas. Rogers and Shaw are also hoping to close the deal before the year ends but have the option to extend their deadline to January 31st. The merger still needs approval from Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne.

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Get the AirPods Pro (2nd-Gen) for 9 percent off on Amazon

Amazon Canada currently has Apple’s AirPods Pro (2nd-Gen) available at a discounted price.

Typically available for $329, the AirPods Pro (2nd-Gen) earbuds are currently listed for $299.98, marking a 9 percent, or a $29 discount.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for something more affordable, yet something that doesn’t compromise on quality, the non-pro, 2nd-gen AirPods are also currently discounted.

Regularly available for $179, the 2nd-gen AirPods are currently listed for $147, marking an 18 percent or a $32 discount.

You can learn more about the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro here. Alternatively, you can read more about the AirPods (2nd-Gen) here.

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Here are all of Google’s Boxing Week deals: Pixel 7 Pro, Nest Audio, Nest Doorbell and more

It’s that time of year again.

Nearly everything is on sale in the Google Store, including the Pixel 7 Pro ($300 off), the Nest Audio ($60 off), the Nest Doorbell ($70 off and more. Even the Pixel Watch and several Fitbit wearables are on sale.

Below are all of the tech giant’s offers:

Pixel 7 Pro: Now $879, was $1,179 ($300 off)

Pixel 7: Now $649, was $799 ($150 off)

Pixel 6a: Now $499, was $599 ($100 off)

Pixel Buds Pro: Now $199.99, was $250 ($60 off)

Pixel Buds A-Series: Now $99, was $139 ($40 off)

Pixel Watch: Now $379.99, was $449.99 ($70 off)

Fitbit Sense 2: Now $299.95, was $399.95 ($100 off)

Fitbit Versa 4: Now $229.95, was $299.95 ($70 off)

Fitbit Inspire 3: Now $99.95, was $129.95 ($30 off)

Nest Audio: Now $69.99, was $129.99 ($60 off)

Nest Mini: Now $34.99, was $69 ($35 off)

Chromecast with Google TV HD: Now $29.99, was $39.99 (save $10)

Chromecast with Google TV 4K: Now $54.99, was $69.99 (save $15)

Nest Doobell (Battery): Now $169.99, was $239.99 (save $70)

Nest Learning Thermostat: Now $249, was $329 (save $80)

Nest Thermostat: Now $129.99, was $179.99 (save $50)

Nest Cam: Now $179.99, was $239.99 (save $60

Nest Cam with Floodlight: Now $269.99, was $379.99 (save $110)

Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired): Now $89.99, was $129.99 (save $40)

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