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October 6, 2023

It's been another crazy week for Canadian tech. From Pixel launches to cell service on the TTC to certain billionaires offering confidently wrong opinions on CRTC regulations, it's been a doozy. Here are the highlights.

First and foremost, Google held its October Pixel event where it unveiled new smartphones, a new smartwatch, and more. You can find all of our Pixel coverage here.

Meanwhile, Rogers announced that 5G on the TTC was available for all carriers.

TD also finally got on board with mobile payments and launched support for Google Pay in Canada.

AI had a wild week too, with various major AI tools generating insane imagery, from Kirby committing 9/11 to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's butt.

Finally, we wanted to give a big shout out to everyone who donated to reBOOT Canada last weekend. We filled a big box with old tech for the charity.

Google’s Pixel 8 Pro offers impressive but subtle updates

Google unveiled its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices this week. MobileSyrup went hands-on with the devices. Click above to read all about what's new with the Pixel 8 Pro, or here to read about the new Pixel 8.

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One size fits all with the Pixel Watch 2

Alongside the new Pixel smartphones, Google unveiled updates to its Pixel Watch line. The new Pixel Watch 2 brings several improvements, including a better chipset, improved battery life, and more. Read more

Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro Canadian pricing and pre-order offers

If you want to buy a Pixel 8 or 8 Pro in Canada, click through to read about all the pre-order offers available in Canada. You could get a free Pixel Watch 2 if you pre-order the 8 Pro! Read more

Rogers turns on 5G services for all carriers, including Bell and Telus

Rogers announced this week that customers from "all major Canadian wireless carriers" can connect to 5G wireless service on the TTC.

Elon Musk fails to understand new CRTC regulation, claims Trudeau is ‘trying to crush free speech’

Once again, Musk is confidently wrong.

Following a long wait, Google Pay is now available for TD customers in Canada

Finally!

The Tech Effect Ep. 9

Why isn’t VR taking over?

On this week’s episode of The Tech Effect, we look at the world of virtual reality (VR) and unpack why the industry isn’t growing as fast as many predicted.

Extra reading

Google’s Pixel Watch 2 ditches wireless charging for pogo pins

The switch away from inductive charging is a curious one.

Ring kicks off spooky season with $1 million alien footage bounty

Participants must reside in the United States, leaving Canadian E.T. life in the clear.

Microsoft’s Bing AI creates images of Mickey, Kirby and more carrying out 9/11

Clearly, this is especially appalling for family-friendly characters such as this.

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