The Apple iPad mini refresh gets a slightly larger OLED screen

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Apple updates the iPad mini with a slightly larger OLED display in a thinner and lighter form factor. The portable slate now has an 8.5-inch OLED display, compared with the previous generation's 8.3-inch screen, with up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness and 1-nit minimum brightness and support for up to 4K at a 60Hz refresh rate. It is also only 5.4mm thick, features bezels that are 24% smaller, and comes with IP67 splash-, water- and dust-resistance.

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YouTube tests streamlined mobile Home tab and custom feed integration

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YouTube is testing a redesigned top navigation bar on its mobile app's Home tab, aimed at simplifying how users navigate their favourite content. Under the updated interface, Subscriptions have moved into the main top bar alongside standard feeds for Live and Music content. Additionally, users with active subscriptions to Movies & TV will see a dedicated shortcut directly in the navigation menu for quicker access to premium entertainment.

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Samsung Canada is now recruiting University students for its first-ever Galaxy Campus Crew

Samsung Canada announced Galaxy Campus Crew, a new national community where post-secondary students can explore the latest technology and share how it elevates the university or college experience. Samsung is inviting students across Canada to apply for one of the inaugural spots in the program.

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Skateboarding and thumb wrestling join fan-favourite rose in 'Nintendo Switch Sports Resort'

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Nintendo revealed the full sports lineup for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, scheduled to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 system on Oct. 22. Set on the popular destination of Wuhu Island, the new title introduces intuitive motion-controlled gameplay across 12 distinct events available for both solo and multiplayer competition, both locally and online. The active roster includes two brand-new additions: Thumb Wrestling, where players aim to pin opponents using a charging mechanic, and Skateboarding, which utilizes the Joy-Con 2 controller's mouse functionality to execute rail grinds, slides, and aerial tricks.

The game also brings back ten fan-favourite sports, updated for the new console hardware. Players can take to the water with Power Cruising, take to the skies in Prop Plane, or test their skills on land through Archery, Bowling, Table Tennis, Boxing, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, and Golf. You can even use an in-game Jump Rope activity to warm up before jumping into competitive play. The Nintendo Switch Sports Resort's digital version retails for CA$69.99 in Canada and CA$84.99 for the physical variant.

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