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Streaming in Canada on Crave, Netflix and Prime Video [March 2-8] HBO's latest comedy series, Rooster, stars Steve Carrell and was co-created by Ted Lasso's Bill Lawrence.

HBO's latest comedy series, Rooster, stars Steve Carrell and was co-created by Ted Lasso's Bill Lawrence.

Bell introduces trade-in promo for TSN's NHL Trade Deadline Day Bell has introduced a one-day-only trade-in promotion for today (March 6) to celebrate the National Hockey League's Trade Deadline.

The promo is only available for today.

Apple's HomePad rumoured to launch even later than expected Apple's smart home hub device, known as the HomePad, is now set to launch in fall 2026 following several setbacks.

The device was originally supposed to be released in early 2026.

Nintendo is suing the U.S. government over illegal tariffs Recent court rulings deemed that Trump's emergency tariffs were unlawful and that affected importers could pursue refunds.

Go get 'em, Mario.

Leaks show the Motorola Razr could get major upgrades Chinese certifications believed to be for the upcoming Motorola Razr 2026, and it could be getting more RAM, and a larger camera.

Upgrades could include a 50MP secondary camera and more RAM.

Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 expected to launch in Canada The Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 have shown up on Canada's Radio Equipment List (REL).

Alleged specs regarding the handsets have also recently been released.

Nintendo reveals special deals and other promos for Mario Day 2026 Save on games like Super Mario Odyssey, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and Mario Party Jamboree on Switch 2.

Save on games like Super Mario Odyssey, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and Mario Party Jamboree on Switch 2.

Koodo is offering the Pixel 10 Pro for just $22/mo, but is it a good deal? Koodo is currently offering the Pixel 10 Pro for just $22/mo for two months, but is it a good deal compared to simply buying outright?

This deal from Koodo might be worth it after all.

Google starts cracking down on apps that drain your battery Now, the Play Store will see a warning box on apps that drain too much battery life in the background.

There's now a warning on the Play Store for apps that consume too much power.

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Tens of thousands report Amazon outages The issues reportedly include not being able to sign in, check out or process payments.

The issues reportedly include not being able to sign in, check out or process payments.

Xbox teases next console, 'Project Helix,' confirms it will play PC games Microsoft is trying to reassure people that it's committed to Xbox consoles amid its larger multiplatform push.

Microsoft is trying to reassure people that it's committed to Xbox consoles amid its larger multiplatform push.

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Nothing 4a Pro is coming to Canada, here's everything you need to know Nothing 4a Pro and the Nothing Headphone (a) will both be available in Canada from Nothing's website and Best Buy stores.

The Headphone (a) is also coming in Canada, but not the base Nothing 4a.

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New on Paramount+ Canada: March 2026 Taylor Sheridan has a new series called The Madison, and it stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell.

Taylor Sheridan has a new series called The Madison, and it stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell.

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PC Mobile launches $25/25GB 5G CAN/US plan Loblaws-owned PC Mobile has reduced the price on its 25GB plan by $4, which now prices the plan at $25/mo.

The plan is a solid deal thanks to a recent $4 discount.

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Inside the life of a Canadian game sound designer and composer Neha Patel unpacks her creative process between all kinds of games, from Venba and All Will Rise to Slay the Spire and Spleen.

Neha Patel unpacks her creative process between all kinds of games, from Venba and All Will Rise to Slay the Spire and Spleen.

Marathon only works if you don't play like a Canadian Marathon has the potential to be the next great shooter from Bungie, but if you expect other players to play nice, think again.

We had our old @mobilesyrup.com colleague Chris Brown back to tackle Marathon.
Besides this hilarious headline, I really appreciate his perspective on the shortcomings of the gameplay loop beyond the tight shooting mechanics.
Looking forward to seeing his full review down the line.

CBC News Network and ICI RDI now available on Prime Video Canada Prime Members can now get 24/7 live, breaking news coverage from CBC and Radio-Canada.

Prime Members can now get 24/7 live, breaking news coverage from CBC and Radio-Canada.

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Marathon only works if you don't play like a Canadian Marathon has the potential to be the next great shooter from Bungie, but if you expect other players to play nice, think again.

Don’t be a hoser: chirp first, shoot second.

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Pokopia made me fall in love with Pokémon again This is a surprisingly rich and deep spin on the series' classic "Gotta catch 'em all!" ethos.

Haven't been into Pokémon since the GBA, but I've genuinely been feeling that magic again in Pokopia.
Reframing the whole "Gotta catch 'em all" ethos into a wholesome sim about restoring the environment with wild Pokémon just clicked with me. (Even if it's sometimes much more tedious than I'd like.)

Pokopia made me fall in love with Pokémon again This is a surprisingly rich and deep spin on the series' classic "Gotta catch 'em all!" ethos.

This is a surprisingly rich and deep spin on the series' classic "Gotta catch 'em all!" ethos.

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These MWC 2026 phones show Canada is still in the past Few, if any, of these phones will come to Canada, and it's shocking to see just how far behind we are when it comes to mobile tech.

Smartphone makers are still innovating, just not in North America.

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Here's what Samsung's Privacy Display can do, and might do in the future Samsung showed off the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display at MWC, offering a look at what it can do, and potential future applications.

At MWC, Samsung showed off some potential future applications of its Privacy Display tech.

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Toronto's Cococucumber on the art of the sequel with Echo Generation 2 Co-founder and game director Martin Gauvreau on taking swings with gameplay, listening to feedback and the strength of the local indie scene.

Toronto's @cococucumber.bsky.social is one of my favourite indie devs, so it was a pleasure speaking with them about Echo Generation 2.
We talked about the risks of their first-ever sequel, the evolution of voxel art, the Steam demo response and what makes the Toronto dev community special. 🇨🇦 🎮

Virgin Mobile, Fido, Koodo launch $35/20GB plans and more Sub brands like Virgin Mobile, and Fido have added some new plans and features, although they may not be the best options.

Virgin and Koodo also have a new $55/100GB unlimited talk/text plan.

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Toronto's Cococucumber on the art of the sequel with Echo Generation 2 Co-founder and game director Martin Gauvreau on taking swings with gameplay, listening to feedback and the strength of the local indie scene.

Co-founder and game director Martin Gauvreau on taking swings with gameplay, listening to feedback and the strength of the local indie scene.

Telus to launch satellite-to-phone service this year with AST SpaceMobile Planned for later this year, Telus customers will be able to send texts, make calls and use data in remote locations by using LEO satellite.

Telus customers will be able to send texts, make calls, and use data via satellite.

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Walmart offering $50 Nintendo eShop cards for $40 this week Considering Nintendo games rarely drop in price, this isn't a bad way to save a bit on them.

Considering Nintendo games rarely drop in price, this isn't a bad way to save a bit on them.

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Ubisoft teases future of Assassin's Creed series, including Black Flag remake Ubisoft Montreal is also working on both a witch trials single-player game and PvP multiplayer spin-off.

Ubisoft Montreal is also working on both a witch trials single-player game and PvP multiplayer spin-off.

Google Pixel 10a Review: Clone phone Google's Pixel 10a is a solid budget phone, but frustratingly does nothing new. It's a copy-paste job from the Pixel 9a.

It's just the Pixel 9a by a different name.

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PlayStation is pulling back from most PC releases: report Bloomberg reports that the company is only planning to launch live service games like Marathon on PC going forward.

PlayStation reportedly is only planning to launch live service games like Marathon on PC going forward.

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