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Amazon Luna now available on the Samsung Gaming Hub in Canada

The Samsung Gaming Hub now supports Amazon Luna in Canada, one month after the game streaming service launched here.

Available on 2021-2023 Samsung smart TV models, the Samsung Gaming Hub combines game services from multiple companies, including Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now. With this latest update, Canadians can stream games from Amazon’s Luna service directly from their Samsung TVs.

To access Luna, you’ll need Amazon’s proprietary Luna controller or a compatible USB 2.0 and Bluetooth controller.

However, you’ll need a subscription to actually play games on Luna:

  • Luna+ ($12.99/month with a 7-day trial) — includes dozens of games from various publishers, such as Devil May Cry 5, Resident Evil 2, Sonic Colors Ultimate and Yakuza Kiwami
  • Ubisoft+ Multi-Access ($22.99/month) — dozens of games from Ubisoft’s catalogue, including Far Cry 6, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Beyond Good & Evil and Watch Dogs: Legion
  • Jackbox Games ($6.49/month) — includes every Jackbox party game (Quiplash, Trivia Murder Party, Drawful and more)

Alternatively, Prime members get a few different Luna games each month. For April, that includes Yakuza Kiwami 2, The Jackbox Games Party Pack 3, Horizon Chase Turbo and The Adventure Pals. 

Image credit: Amazon

Source: Amazon

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YouTube introducing new policies related to eating disorder content

Popular video-sharing platform YouTube has announced it’s cracking down on content that relates to eating disorders. As part of this, the site will prohibit content that features behaviours such as purging after eating or extreme calorie counting.

Although YouTube has always removed content that encourages or glorifies eating disorders, this new addition to the Community Guidelines is an effort to prevent “in-risk” viewers from imitating harmful content uploaded to the site.

The videos that feature harmful content related to eating disorders will not be fully removed from the platform but will require users to log into YouTube, and only those who are 18 years of age or older can access the videos. The policy changes were created in consultation with the National Eating Disorder Association as well as other non-profit organizations.

The new policy changes come in the wake of backlash towards platforms like YouTube and Instagram from certain lawmakers. In 2021, the site was called out for promoting accounts featuring content depicting extreme weight loss and dieting to young users.

This isn’t the first time YouTube has updated its policies to address specific issues, with the platform recently rolling out several updates for how it handles medical topics such as vaccines and abortions.

In addition to flagging videos, YouTube will add panels with information on crisis resources under eating disorder-related content in nine countries with more to come.

To better educate creators, if an account’s video goes against the new policy, YouTube will provide resources on how to create less harmful content.

The video-sharing company plans to roll out the new changes globally in the coming weeks and will use both automated and human moderators to analyze videos on the platform.

Source: YouTube Via: CTV News

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Sonic the Hedgehog returns to Lego in new revealed sets

With Nintendo classics like the NES and the Game Boy having been recreated in toy brick form in the past, Sega is now getting in on the fun with a new collection of Sonic the Hedgehog Lego sets having been revealed.

Although this isn’t the first time Sonic the Hedgehog has appeared in Lego form, it is the first time that Sega’s flagship character will be featured in a Lego set that isn’t exclusively designed to be a collector’s piece. The four new sets revealed are more play-focused with one featuring a launcher that sends Sonic through his iconic inverted loop.

Sets include Sonic’s Speed Sphere Challenge, Amy’s Animal Rescue Island and Tail’s Worksop and Tornado Plane.

Adding to the charm, the company has also introduced Minifigure versions of other characters in the Sonic universe such as Tails, Amy and Doctor Eggman.

The new Sonic the Hedgehog-themed Lego sets will begin shipping on August 1st, 2023, and will range in price from $35 to $50 USD (approximately $47 to $67 CAD).

Image credit: Sega

Source: Sega Via: Engadget

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Here are the changes to Canadian mobile rate plans this week [April 20 – April 26]

With over 13 wireless providers in Canada, it can be difficult to keep track of the latest promotions and cell phone rate plan changes.

MobileSyrup will compile the latest weekly rate plan deals every week. You can also check out our guide on plans across Canada to find the right plan for you.  You can compare from 47,842 options and 13 providers in Canada to find the best option.

It’s worth noting that rate plans are always subject to change and that we’ll do our best to keep this list updated as accurately as possible.

Canadian carrier rate plan changes this week

Noticeable price changes:

New deals:

  • Save $25/mo. per line when you sign up for Mobility services with Bell.
  • Get 10GB for just $65/mo
  • Save up to $240 on any internet package when you activate a mobility plan at the same time.
  • Get a credit of up to $700 when you trade in your old phone

Ongoing deals:

  • Save $25/mo. for every team member, you add to your account.
  • Get 500MB bonus data/mo. with automatic monthly top-up options with the $30, $40, $45 & $55 prepaid plans and 100MB bonus with $25 prepaid plan.
  • Get bonus Crave Mobile for 24 months with Unlimited Share Plans Ultimate 25 and Ultimate 25, 40 & 60 (Canada & U.S.) in QC and with Ultimate 50, Ultimate 100 (Canada & U.S.) in main regions.
  • Buy a new phone online and save $50
  • Get 3 months of Apple TV+ when you buy an iPhone or iPad.
  • Various phone accessories on sale
  • Get up to 500 MB bonus data/mo. when you sign up for Automatic Monthly or Automatic Monthly/Low Balance Top-Up option on eligible plans.

Browse Bell cell phone plans

Noticeable price changes:

Ongoing deals:

  • Limited time offer: Save 50% per month for 12 months on unlimited Fido Home Internet. That’s up to $540 in savings! New customers only! ON
  • Save even more when you bundle home internet and mobile plans together. Packages start from $73/mo!
  • Get 5 extra hours of unlimited data every month at no extra cost. Available with Data, Talk & Text plans.
  • TABLETS AT $0 DOWN AND 0% INTEREST with financing on select plans for $10/month when you add a line to your account.
  • One Month Free Service when you invite your friends and they join Fido.

Browse Fido cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Get the new Samsung Galaxy A54 5G from $0 upfront and $24.50/month, for 24 months.

Ongoing deals:

  • For a limited time, take advantage of the Trade-in Credit and get twice the value of your old phone when you buy a new one with an eligible Mobile plan and 24-month agreement.
  • Save $10 per month for life with the multiproduct discount by adding an Internet plan to your Mobile plan.
  • Get 100 GB bonus per year with all-Inclusive 20GB, 40GB and 50GB plans, along with $15 monthly savings if you combine it with an Internet service.
  • A Motorola phone starting at only $1.75/month.
  • 100 GB of bonus data per year, Club illico mobile, on the phone of your choice.
  • Combine your Internet service with several Mobile plans on the same invoice and save up to $100 per month.
  • Club illico mobile is included with all the All-Inclusive Mobile plans.
  • Get 10 GB bonus per year in Canada with the 6 GB and 15 GB Canada plans, along with $10 monthly savings if you combine the 15 GB plan with an Internet service.
  • Get up to $500 in credit when you trade in your old phone.
  • Monthly savings on various smart phones
  • Take advantage of monthly discount with multiline $5 to $15 per line each month (depends of number of lines)

Browse Videotron cell phone plans

Noticeable price changes:

Ongoing deals:

  • Save the $50 connection fee when you shop online.
  • Get bonus 500MB data per month with Automatic Top-Up on $25/mo plan and 250MB bonus with the $15 plan.
  • For a limited time when you refer your friend to Koodo, you can both take $25 off your bill.
  • Prepaid SIM cards are now $10 for a limited time

Browse Koodo cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Get the new Samsung Galaxy A54 5G from $0 down and $24.58/month, with financing for 24 months.
  • Get the Samsung Galaxy S23 starting at $0/mo when you trade in an eligible Samsung device, for 24 months with financing and Upfront Edge.
  • Add family to your Rogers Infinite plan starting as low as $40/mo per line with 15 GB in QC or $60/mo per line with 15 GB in other regions.
  • It’s better together: Save $40/mo for 24 months when you activate 2 lines, for a total of $960 in savings over 24 months! This offer is only available in stores.

Ongoing deals:

  • Get iPhone 14 128GB for as low as $10/mo for 24 months on select plans, when you trade in an iPhone 12 or put $480 down. Certain conditions apply.
  • Enjoy 5 Roam Like Home days at no cost in up to 185 destinations (up to $75 value) with a Rogers Connections Mastercard®.
  • Trade in an eligible iPhone and enjoy a one-time trade-in credit of up to $770 towards the device of your choice with financing and select plans.
  • Get Apple Watch Series 8 starting from $29.11/mo with financing and get your smartwatch plan free, both for 24 months when you activate on select plans.
  • Save $20/mo for each family member you add. Additional Line Rogers Infinite Plans start at $45/mo in QC or $65/mo in other regions for 25GB.
  • Get 40GB to share for just $52.50/mo per line in QC or 50GB to share for just $70/mo per line in other regions.
  • Trade in your phone, tablet or smartwatch and get a credit towards a new device through the Rogers Trade-Up Program.
  • Take advantage of the Upfront Edge credit on select phones on Rogers Infinite plans with financing over 24 months.
  • Add a tablet or smartwatch to an eligible Rogers Infinite plan and get a free tablet plan or smartwatch plan for 24 months.
  • Rogers Infinite Mobile plans start at $60/mo for 24 months when you add it to your home services (ON).
  • Save $50 with the Setup Service Fee waived when you buy online.
  • Refer your friends and save up to $300 per year
  • Sign up for Disney+ through Rogers and get 6 months on select Rogers Infinite plans

Browse Rogers cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Save up to $1,110 on Samsung Galaxy S23 with Bring-It-Back, when you trade in an eligible device.
  • Get the new Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and save up to $100 with the TELUS Easy Payment bonus discount. Get it from $0 upfront and $24.58/month for 24 months.
  • Get an exclusive $200 Trade-In bonus when you trade in an eligible device for a new Google Pixel 7 or Google Pixel 6a.
  • Get a bonus of up to $470 when you trade in an eligible device for the new Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ or S23 Ultra.
  • Get up to $690 off your new iPhone 14 with Bring-It-Back and Trade-In.

Ongoing deals:

  • TELUS Exclusive Partner Program offers: get 10GB of data for $45 per month in Quebec or 50GB for $65/mo in other regions, on a 24-month Easy Payment agreement.
  • Double your data for only $5 extra per month. Enjoy unlimited talk, text and get 50GB of high-speed data for $90 per month (Excluding QC).
  • Save up to $1,030 on iPhone 14 Pro Max with Bring-It-Back and Trade-In.
  • Make the Google Pixel 7 yours and save up to $656 with Bring-It-Back and Trade-In. Get it for only $11.67 per month.
  • Get up to $1,026 in savings plus bonus Galaxy Buds2 with the purchase of Samsung Galaxy S22 with Bring-It-Back.
  • Upgrade and save up to $620 with Trade-In on iPhone 14 & Apple Watch. Certain conditions apply.
  • Discover Stream+ and save 20% on your favourite entertainment. Get Stream+ with any Mobility plan for only $28 monthly plus taxes.
  • Get 3 months of Apple Fitness+ free when you buy an eligible Apple Watch.
  • Enjoy up to 15% off on like-new select devices. Plus, save even more with Bring-It-Back.
  • Join the TELUS Privilege program and you could win a 24-month lease on a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT, plus $1,500 towards the purchase of a charging station. Until June 28, 2023 (Only in Quebec).
  • Save big and get 25GB of CAN-U.S. data for $70 per month, it’s only $5 more per month compared to the 25GB nationwide plan (Only in Quebec).
  • Get a bonus pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 when you purchase a Samsung Galaxy S22 or S22 Ultra. Certain conditions apply.
  • Save up to $450 on iPhone 13 with Bring-It-Back and Trade-In.
  • Share your phone’s unlimited data with your smartwatch or tablet for $10 per month.
  • Get a bonus 100 MB of data when you sign-up for Auto Top-up on a $25 prepaid talk & text plan.
  • Refer a friend to TELUS Mobility and you both get a $50 bill credit.
  • Save the $50 connection fee when you shop Mobility online.
  • Save more with the TELUS Family Discount: save from $7.50 to $15 per line per month for every family member on your account who subscribes to an Unlimited Data plan.
  • Get a bonus 500 MB of data when you sign-up for Auto Top-up on $30, $40, $45 & $55 prepaid talk, text & data plans.
  • Get 3 months of Apple TV+ free on eligible Apple device activations.
  • Enjoy your ICI TOU.TV EXTRA subscription included with your TELUS plan (QC).
  • Bundle a new Apple Watch with TELUS Health Companion from $54/month.
  • Bundle your services and get up to $40 off each month (QC)
  • Save big on the flashiest phones with Bring‑It‑Back

Browse Telus cell phone plan

New deals:

  • Flash Sale! Get 50% off SIM cards. For a limited time get a SIM card for only $5, and enjoy free shipping

Ongoing deals:

  • For every dollar you spend, you’ll make 5% of it back in points.
  • For a limited time, get 15GB of data for only $40
  • Reward – Welcome Present Get 5 points.
  • Earn up to 20 points per month by helping the Public Mobile community online.
  • Earn 10 points for every 12 months you stay
  • Earn 1 point for every month a friend you refer stays
  • Free Public Mobile SIM Card included with each purchase of a Certified Pre-Owned phone.

Browse Public Mobile cell phone plans

New deals:

  • GET 4 GB BONUS DATA/MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS with all the text, talk and data plans starting from $35/mo

Ongoing deals:

  • Exclusive offer for Quebec : Get 5GB of bonus data on the $35 plan on your second anniversary date.
  • Get 2GB bonus data with autopay on all talk, text & data 3G and 4G plans and 500MB bonus data with autopay on $25/mo plan.
  • 250MB bonus with Autopay on Talk & Text $15 Plan along with and one month’s fee in credit
  • Chatr Refer a Friend Program – Get up to $150 in credits over 10 months to use towards your top up.

Browse Chatr cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Get a new phone. Plans starting from $33/mo in QC or from $35/mo in other regions.
  • Combine a mobile plan with home internet, now starting from $85/mo (ON).
  • Introducing Member Mondays: new week, new deal. Get limited-time offers from Virgin’s partners every Monday.

Ongoing deals:

  • Get pre-loved phones starting from just $1/mo, with Sweet Pay on an eligible 2-year plan. Online only.
  • Save 65% off the Samsung Galaxy A53 with Sweet Pay on an eligible 2-year plan.
  • Get 100MB Bonus Data with PPU minutes $15 prepaid plan, on Auto Payment Options.
  • Get 15GB for $40/mo in Quebec or 8GB for $55/mo in other regions, when you bring your own phone. New activations only.
  • Get a $15 credit for 12 months on 50 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 300 Mbps Unlimited Internet plans or a $5 credit for 12 months on the 25 Mbps plan (ON).
  • Get 50 Mbps Unlimited Internet for $50/mo, includes a $15/mo credit for 12 months (ON).
  • Members save $80 on groceries with Walmart online groceries. Get $20 off the first four orders of $100 or more. Expires on July 26, 2023.
  • Members get a shot at a Disney Vacation from Virgin Plus. One entry per Member. The contest ends on April 30, 2023.
  • Get iPhone 11 for $0 down, 0% APR with Sweet Pay. Now only $20/mo.
  • Get an additional 3GB of bonus data per month, on the 15GB and 20GB plans. Now 18GB for $45/mo and 23GB for $50/mo (Only in Quebec).
  • Value-packed mobile plans and home internet. Now starting at $57/mo when you bring your own phone (QC).
  • Get the Pixel 6a for $0 down, 0% APR with Sweet Pay. Now only $10/mo.
  • Buy the Google Pixel 6a and get 3 months of Youtube Premium and Google One.
  • Crave is available as an add-on for TV for only $20/mo. Hook up today and get 2 months free.
  • Get 250MB Bonus Data with Unlimited Canada-wide $25 prepaid plan (ON, QC, SK) and with Unlimited Province-wide $22 and $29 prepaid plans (QC), on Auto Payment Options.
  • Get 500MB Bonus data with Unlimited Province-wide $31, $35, $40, $50 and $55 prepaid plans, on Auto Payment Options (QC).
  • Add TV to your Unlimited Internet starting from $25/mo in QC and $35/mo in ON.
  • Get 500MB Bonus data with Unlimited Canada-wide $32, $34, $38, $43, $53 & $58 prepaid plans, on Auto Payment Options (QC).
  • Get 500MB Bonus data with Unlimited Canada-wide $30, $40, $45, $55 & $75 prepaid plans, on Auto Payment Options (ON, SK).
  • Shop online and get $50 waived of connection service fee.
  • Hot phones starting from $0 down, 0% APR
  • Refer a Friend to get $50 in bill credits each when they join the Virgin Plus party.
  • Get a Google Chromecast when you hook up with TV on a 6-month term
  • Get up to $700 off a hot new device when you trade in your old one.

Browse Virgin Plus cell phone plans

Noticeable price changes:

  • Trade in and save up to $200 extra with google pixel 7
  • Activate an eligible Samsung phone on a $35/mo. plan and get a Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with 5GB Fast LTE Data for $0/mo. for 6 months. 

New deals:

  • Limited time Offer (Bring your own phone) : Get 7GB of data for $35/mo, 10GB for $40/mo and 20GB for $45/mo. $40/mo. & $45/mo. includes a $5/mo. credit for 24mo

Ongoing deals:

  • Get 1.5GB of data for $24/mo.
  • Get an unlimited plan with 20GB of fast LTE data for only $40/mo.
  • Refer a friend and get a $25 service credit for each referral. Save up to $250 a year

Browse Freedom Mobile cell phone plans 

Noticeable price changes:

Ongoing deals:

  • Sign up for new wireless service on any totalSHARE or VIP 35 unlimited plan and save up to $15/mo. for 24 months.
  • Upgrade your device on a 2-year voice & data term and choose your savings.
  • Save $100 when you purchase Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) online.
  • Sign up for SaskTel Internet on the infiNET 1 Gig plan and get this special deal.
  • Save $10/mo. for 6 months on Talk + Text + Data 50 or Complete 95.
  • Save $20/mo. off a totalSHARE Nationwide, totalSHARE Canada & U.S., or VIP 35 plan when you bring your own phone or buy a phone at a full price!
  • Get up to $600 in-store credit toward a new wireless device and accessories when you trade in your old device.
  • Sign up for SaskTel Internet on a monthly plan and save 50% for 3 months + get Optimum In-home Wi-Fi for only $5/mo. for first 3 months
  • Sign up for SaskTel Internet on a 2-year contract and get Optimum In-home Wi-Fi free for 12 months
  • Switch to a 2-year Internet contract plan and save $10/mo. off the regular price
  • Upgrade to the next fastest plan at no additional cost for 1 month
  • Get unlimited calling with our Anytime North America Long Distance plan—all for one low monthly price
  • Get our 10 most popular calling features, including Call Display & Name Display, for just $10/mo. Add on Voice Mail for only $2/mo. more
  • Get 3 months of Apple Fitness+ free when you buy an Apple Watch.
  • Sign up for noSTRINGS Prepaid Auto Top-ups and get a $20 bonus
  • Bring your Google Pixel to SaskTel and activate it on a voice & data plan and get a $25/mo. bill credit for 2 years—that’s $600 in savings.

Browse SaskTel cell phone plan percent 

Noticeable price changes:

Ongoing deals:

  • Buy Mobile online and get a $50 welcome credit & free shipping
  • For a limited time, add Mobile to your bundle and save $20/mo.
  • Save up to $3000 when you bundle with Family Share plans.
  • Refer a friend to Eastlink Mobile and you both get a $25 credit.
  • Bring Your Own Phone and Enjoy Data Plans
  • Add Mobile to other popular Eastlink services and save up to $10/month!
  • Get 3 months of Apple TV+ free when you buy an Apple device.
  • Get the Smartphone you Want for $0 Down with easyTab
  • Save $69.95 when you DIY and save the installation fee
  • Get up to $200 When you Switch to Eastlink

Browse Eastlink cell phone plans 

Ongoing deals:

  • Skip onto the 15 GB mobile plan for only $36/month.
  • Fully customizable mobile and Internet plans. Mix & match starting at $55/month.
  • Activate your first plan with the referral code of a friend, and you’ll each receive a $25 referral bonus
  • A supercharged voicemail for IOS and Android phones, at only $2 per month
  • Enjoy a 12-month warranty on new phones and a 6-month warranty on Preloved phones
  • The higher the level you’re at, the more rewards you get to choose from to add value to your monthly plan.
  • Any unused mobile data will be rolled over to the next month.

Browse Fizz cell phone plans 

Ongoing deals:

  • Sign up for Disney+ and get up to 12 months free.
  • Bill credits: $100 bill credit with Fibre + Internet and TV and Fibre + Internet & Mobile and $50 bill credit with Internet & Streaming (QC, AB & BC)
  • Bill credits: $100 bill credit with Fibre + Internet and TV and $50 bill credit with Internet & Streaming in (ON, SK & MB)
  • Order your plan online and save an extra $50
  • If you’re looking for a lower-level TV plan than Total TV, check out the Limited TV plan for $25/mo.

Browse Shaw cell phone plans

New deals:

  • $25 off any phone with purchase of a $50 top up
  • Free $25 account bonus with purchase of $100 top up 

Browse cell phone plans

Ongoing deals:

  • Get an additional 5 percent of the value of every Top-Up in points when you sign up for Auto-Allowance or Allowance with your PC Financial Mastercard or PC Money
  • 20,000 PC Optimum points after two months of service
  • Get 1GB of bonus data every month when you sign up for an Automatic Top-Up option, eligible on plans that have data.

Browse cell phone plans

Ongoing deals:

  • Stay in touch with friends and family for just $5/mo.
  • Sign up with Lucky Mobile and Refer-A-Friend to earn a $50 credit!
  • Get bonus data with Lucky Rewards.
  • Get 250MB/mo. of bonus data after making 6 monthly payments.
  • Get a cheap phone plan from $15/mo.

Browse cell phone plans

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Microsoft rumoured to be developing a smaller Surface Pro

Microsoft is reportedly working on developing a smaller Surface Pro that would feature an 11-inch display as well as a Surface Go 4 model that would be powered by an Arm processor.

As reported by Windows Central, the smaller Surface Pro is codenamed ‘Luxor’ and would have a similar shape and size to the Surface Go, a budget-friendly 10.5-inch tablet.

The tech giant currently only has a 13-inch screen for its Surface Pro 9, regardless of whether it’s an Intel or an Arm-powered model. The rumoured 11-inch model would allegedly include a 120Hz display, the same as the 13-inch.

The gossip didn’t stop at the Surface Pro, with talk circulating about an Arm-powered Surface Go 4 model. The model has been codenamed ‘Tanta’ and is said to ship with a chip based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7c. The Qualcomm-powered model may be the first time we see the Surface Go line feature 5G support.

Window’s Central is claiming that these new models are unlikely to ship before the Fall of 2023, making early 2024 a more accurate prediction for their premiere. Microsoft and Intel are also both hinting at a new Windows 12 operating system, making both companies’ near future something to keep an eye on.

Source: Window’s Central Via: The Verge

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Pixel Fold reportedly has ‘most durable hinge on a foldable’

With Google I/O around the corner, Pixel leaks are coming from all over. The latest comes from CNBC, of all places, confirming previous leaks about the Pixel Fold’s launch and price. The publication also reports the Pixel Fold will have the “most durable hinge on a foldable.”

CNBC cites internal communications it viewed as the source of the information. Per the communications, CNBC reports that Google will announce the Fold at I/O 2023 on May 10th. Moreover, the Fold will cost “upwards” of $1,700 USD, putting it in competition with Samsung’s $1,799 USD Galaxy Z Fold 4. (In Canada, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 starts at $2,269.99).

The publication goes on to detail some of the specifications of the Pixel Fold. The foldable reportedly has water resistance, a 5.8-inch external screen and will open like a book to reveal a 7.6-inch display, same as the Z Fold 4. The Pixel Fold will weigh 10oz (about 283.5g) and will have a larger battery than the Z Fold 4 that Google says will last 24 hours.

The Pixel Fold reportedly runs on Google’s Tensor G2 chip like the company’s 2022 flagships.

Another interesting tidbit in the CNBC report is that Google plans to offer incentives to draw people to the Pixel Fold. This will include trade-in options to swap from a current Pixel, iPhone, or other Android phone and get a discount on the Fold. Even more alluring is that Google will reportedly offer a free Pixel Watch to Fold buyers. Of course, it’s worth keeping in mind that Google often has different (and better) trade-in offers in the U.S.

Source: CNBC

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Upcoming Pixel Tablet dock shows up in Amazon listing

A listing for the upcoming Pixel Tablet’s dock was briefly available on Amazon.

The user posted the Pixel Tablet Standalone Charging Dock in ‘Hazel’  for $129 USD (roughly $173 CAD). Before the link was taken down, the description read, “the unique Pixel Tablet Charging Speaker Dock keeps your tablet charged and ready 24/7; and it’s easy to dock and undock.”

Other information from the listing includes the model number, product dimensions (‎6.65 x 3.71 x 2.77 inches,) and weight of 14.2oz (roughly 402g).

Google first announced that it was working on the Pixel Tablet last year in May. It was showcased alongside a unique charging speaker dock and given a 2023 release window.

With Google I/O 2023 just around the corner, many expect the company to officially unveil the new tablet and dock during the conference.

It remains unclear whether the tablet will include the dock in the box or if it will be made available only as a separate purchase.

Google I/O takes place on May 10th, where we’re expecting to see the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet and Pixel 7a. Recent leaks indicate the Pixel Tablet will launch with Tensor G2, Android 13, with 8GB of RAM.

Source: Droid Life

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Snapchat rolls out My AI for all users, details subscriber growth, at annual Snap Partner Summit

Snapchat users across the globe can now use artificial intelligence to fuel conversations with their friends. The company says My AI is available to all users for free.

Developed using OpenAI’s ChatGPT, users can activate the chatbot in conversations by mentioning @MyAI in chats.

The company originally started testing the feature with subscribers in the U.S. in February. CEO Evan Spiegel says 99.5 percent of the responses the chatbot produces conform to the company’s community guidelines. “My AI certainly makes plenty of mistakes, so you can’t rely on it for advice, but it’s definitely entertaining,” Spiegel said during the company’s annual summit.

More than 750 million people across 20 countries use Snapchat every month. Its subscription service, Snapchat+, has more than three million subscribers, marking a period of growth. Back in August, only one million users were using the service.

Othe new features

Snap wants its users to have small blasts from the past with its new Friendship Flashbacks feature. This will allow the platform to resurface saved snaps in conversations, similar to the way Google Photos reminds users of photos from years ago.

“At Snap, we know that Friendships are based on shared experiences, and we’re always looking for ways to help our community celebrate the people closest to them,” Jack Brody, vice president of product, said.

The company will also introduce a new shared Story type called After Dark. It will allow users to add snaps to the Story after 8pm. Only those who posted the night before can access the Story the next morning. A feature “for the early birds” will also be making its way to the app soon, Brody said but didn’t provide further details.

Starting today, users can also access Live Location — a feature that will allow friends to track each other on Snapchat. “This makes it easy to see each other when you’re both on the go,” Brody said.

Image credit: Snap

In the music and entertainment world, the company is working with Disguise to bring Snap’s AR to music venues and tours, allowing users to see AR visuals through the Snapchat camera.

The company is also collaborating with Kygo to bring the feature to his concerts in the summer. The move builds on Snap’s AR partnerships, which include Samsusng’s decision to integrate Snap AR in the native camera on Galaxy A, F, and M series phones.

Image credit: Shutterstock

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New Sega Genesis games land on Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack for April

A collection of new retro Sega titles are now available to play on Nintendo’s online subscription service.

The new games available are Pulseman, Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition, Kid Chameleon, and Flicky. Nintendo announced and released the titles on April 18th.

The games join a growing collection of retro titles as part of the ” Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack” tier of the Japanese giant’s online service.

The titles originally launched on the Sega Genesis, a game console first released in 1989 in the Americas. Other consoles available as part of the Expansion Pack include the Nintendo 64 and the Game Boy Advance.

The service costs $63.99 for a 12-month single account membership. A 12-month family option is available for $99.99, allowing up to eight accounts.

Source: Nintendo of America

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Hyundai Canada fined $360,000 for safety defect notification delay

According to Transport Canada, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp has pleaded guilty to six counts of criminal charges for violating the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, via Reuters.

The company failed to send out notices of safety defects within the prescribed time period of 60 days, and as a result, Hyundai Auto Canada will pay a fine of $360,000.

The safety defect in question affected nearly 300,000 vehicles and was a part of the recalls issued by Hyundai in 2020 and 2021. “Some of these recalls were safety risks related to possible vehicle fires, reduced braking performance and sudden loss of engine power,” wrote Reuters. The report does not mention specific vehicle recalls.

“It is alarming that Hyundai failed to notify vehicle owners of a recall in a timely manner on six different occasions,” transport minister Omar Alghabra said.

In a statement, Hyundai Canada said that it knows that it was not meeting precise timing requirements identified in the applicable regulations in a limited number of instances during the COVID-19 pandemic. “However, we immediately corrected the issue and accepted responsibility,” the company said.

Source: Reuters