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I always love the educational side of games, and DC3: Viral Menace is especially promising on that front. Developed by two Toronto brothers in partnership with post-secondary institutions, it's essentially a more mature version of The Magic School Bus that focuses on biology and an Indian mother.
This academia-backed Toronto indie game is a more mature take on The Magic School Bus
How two Indian brothers worked with George Brown and McMaster to develop an experience that's rooted in both biology and representation.
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How two Indian brothers worked with George Brown and McMaster to develop an experience that's rooted in both biology and representation.
This academia-backed Toronto indie game is a more mature take on The Magic School Bus
How two Indian brothers worked with George Brown and McMaster to develop an experience that's rooted in both biology and representation.
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The series was filmed in the region and hails from Canadian filmmaker Megan Park (My Old Ass).
New Prime Video series Sterling Point is a drama set in Muskoka
The series was filmed in the region and hails from Canadian filmmaker Megan Park (My Old Ass).
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I'm an excitable guy who loves gimmicks, but the honeymoon period is over, and this phone is still definitely one to keep an eye on.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the future I want for smartphones
I'm an excitable guy who loves gimmicks, but the honeymoon period is over, and this phone is still definitely one to keep an eye on.
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It remains to be seen what impact this will have on the company's several Canadian studios, including BioWare.
EA deal officially closes, now owned by Saudi Arabia and partners
It remains to be seen what impact this will have on the company's several Canadian studios, including BioWare.
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Don't put your phone in the fridge, if that wasn't already obvious mobilesyrup.com/2026/08/04/d...
Don't put your phone in the fridge, if that wasn't already obvious
There is a common fix for smartphone overheating going around right now that involves putting your phone in the fridge; safe to say that is a bad idea.
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I adored @capycastaway.com from Toronto's @kittencupstudio.bsky.social. The art style is delightful, the animal interactions are adorable and the wonderfully cozy vibes were much-needed. But above all else, it was genuinely lovely to see how much of Toronto and Canada as a whole is in the game. 🍁
Toronto-made Capy Castaway is a joyous tribute to wildlife and Canadiana
The cozy game amusingly draws inspiration from Toronto's infamous Bonnie and Clyde capybara escape, but its charms extend well beyond that.
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Toronto-made Capy Castaway is a joyous tribute to wildlife and Canadiana
The cozy game amusingly draws inspiration from Toronto's infamous Bonnie and Clyde capybara escape, but its charms extend well beyond that.
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The class-action lawsuit alleges TurboTax misled Canadians over the cost of its products. mobilesyrup.com/2026/07/31/t...
TurboTax lawsuit over 'bait-and-switch' pricing certified in Ontario
The lawsuit alleges TurboTax misled Canadians about the price of its products, advertising them as 'free' and then charging for the software.
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Just under four per cent of respondents said they used AI tools for every task. mobilesyrup.com/2026/07/31/1...
1 in 3 Canadian workers have used generative AI: Statistics Canada
A new study released on Thursday by Statistics Canada reveal that one in three Canadian workers use Generative AI, but the usage is still sporadic.
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Finally addressing the controversy, Sony says it "put in a lot of thought and time" into this decision. mobilesyrup.com/2026/07/31/p...
PlayStation says it will still end physical games despite backlash
Finally addressing the controversy, Sony says it "put in a lot of thought and time" into this decision.
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Microsoft wants to reach incredibly lofty targets despite gutting so much of its gaming division. mobilesyrup.com/2026/07/31/xbox-500-million-daily-users-2030-thousands-of-layoffs/
Xbox wants to hit 500 million daily users by 2030 after laying off thousands
Microsoft wants to reach incredibly lofty targets despite gutting so much of its gaming division.
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Sunshine is finally escaping the shackles of the discontinued Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection. mobilesyrup.com/2026/07/31/b...
Big Nintendo Switch Online update adds Super Mario Sunshine, unreleased Virtual Boy games
Sunshine is finally escaping the shackles of the discontinued Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection.
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The wonderfully talented folks at Toronto's @playhilltop.bsky.social just launched a Steam demo for their *very* promising gothic narrative roguelite, Curse of Resthaven. I got to check out the demo early and you definitely want to have this one on your radar!
One of this year's most promising Canadian indie games just got a free demo
Curse of Resthaven is the sophomore title from Toronto's Hilltop, the studio behind 2024's acclaimed Lil' Guardsman.
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Curse of Resthaven is the sophomore title from Toronto's Hilltop, the studio behind 2024's acclaimed Lil' Guardsman.
One of this year's most promising Canadian indie games just got a free demo
Curse of Resthaven is the sophomore title from Toronto's Hilltop, the studio behind 2024's acclaimed Lil' Guardsman.
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The funding will go towards a $760.9 million project by Volta Energy Solutions Canada.
Government of Canada invests $70 million in Quebec's EV battery supply chain
The Government of Canada has announced $70 million of funding towards Quebec's EV Battery supply in the form of a new copper foil facility.
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Highlights include Lioness (Season 3), Mother Mary starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, and the J.K. Simmons-led The Westies.
New on Paramount+ Canada and Pluto TV: August 2026
Highlights include Lioness (Season 3), Mother Mary starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, and the J.K. Simmons-led The Westies.
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Save on Apple Watch, iPad, some games and more.
Best Buy kicks off Boxing Day in Summer sale
Save on Apple Watch, iPad, some games and more.
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All because authorities couldn't properly read "fus_roh_dah."
Innocent Halifax man spent 18 months in jail over Skyrim username mix-up
All because authorities couldn't properly read "fus_roh_dah."
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This makes it the first major municipality in Canada to do so.
Mississauga approves one-year pause on AI data centres
This makes it the first major municipality in Canada to do so.
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Head to Rokid now to get them at a discounted rate.
Rokid Glasses with display launches in Canada Sept. 1
Rokid, a smartglasses brand, has launched its new 'Rokid Glasses' and 'Rokid AI Glasses' in Canada.
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Money will go towards replacing dozens of trains and building a new facility in Montreal.
Federal government to invest $1.9 billion to improve Via Rail fleet
The federal government is planning on investing $1.9 billion into improving the Via Rail line nationwide and building a new facility in Montreal.
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This new investment is part of a commitment to invest $15 billion across British Columbia by 2030.
Telus announces $137.8 million investment in Vancouver
Telus has announced that it has invested $137.8 million to Vancouver as part of a broader $15 billion investment in British Columbia.
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