Monday
Jun052023

Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz electric van for North America is bigger and more powerful

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Volkswagen has finally unveiled the version of the ID.Buzz electric van designed for North America. And it’s not just a modern Microbus. The three-row design with two extra seats is ideal for road trips and large families, but it also has some upgrades over the two-row model.

The North American ID.Buzz has a larger 91kWh battery (versus 82kWh), a more powerful 282hp motor (versus 201hp) for the rear-wheel drive trim, and a higher 99mph (versus 90mph) top speed. It also offers an optional all-wheel drive configuration with a 330hp dual-motor system. 

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Sunday
Jun042023

Google admits Pixel Watch has a faulty adhesive issue

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Some Pixel Watch owners have reported that the back panel of their smartwatch falls off unexpectedly. This seems to be caused by a faulty adhesive that fails to keep the panel attached, especially when the watch is charged on a magnetic dock. The issue is not very common, and Google has offered to replace the affected watches under warranty. 

However, this is not the first time a Wear OS watch has had a similar problem. Fossil's Gen 4 and Gen 5 hardware also faced issues with their charging rings and back panels. Some Apple watch owners have also encountered this issue. Google says it is working to identify and fix the cause of the problem and hopes to avoid it in the future Pixel Watch models.

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Saturday
Jun032023

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 5/28- 6/3

Saturday
Jun032023

Meta runs test to block some news content for Canadians on Facebook and Instagram

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Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, will soon start testing a feature that will prevent some Canadians from viewing or sharing news content on those platforms. The company said it is preparing for the possible passage of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which would require online platforms to pay Canadian news outlets for linking to their content.

The federal government said the bill aims to create a fairer relationship between news outlets and digital platforms that dominate the online advertising market. 

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