Sunday
Jul282024

'¡Suerte!:' A cinematic masterpiece shot on an iPhone 15 Pro

Apple has consistently mastered the art of showcasing product capabilities through compelling storytelling. The latest iteration of their "Shot on iPhone" campaign, the short film ¡Suerte!, is a testament to this prowess. This visually stunning 13-minute masterpiece, following a young musician's journey through Mexico, demonstrates the iPhone 15 Pro's ability to capture cinematic quality in various challenging environments.

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Saturday
Jul272024

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 7/21- 7/27

Saturday
Jul272024

The Sonos app overhaul: A costly miscalculation

The new Sonos app (Photo: Sonos)

Sonos’s ambitious redesign of its app promised a more modern, customizable, and user-friendly experience. However, two months later, the overhaul has proven to be a colossal misstep. While the company has been frantically backtracking with frequent updates to restore missing features, widespread customer frustration persists.

In a damage control effort, CEO Patrick Spence issued a public apology, acknowledging the significant disruption caused by the new app. The mea culpa comes after initial responses were perceived as tone-deaf, given the app’s numerous bugs and shortcomings.

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Friday
Jul262024

Netflix's 'BioShock' film scales back amid budget cuts

Image: 2K Games

Netflix's long-awaited adaptation of the iconic video game BioShock is still in development but with a significant change. According to producer Roy Lee, the film has undergone a "reconfiguration" due to budget cuts imposed by Netflix's new leadership. The project will now focus on a more intimate, character-driven story rather than the grand, epic scope originally envisioned.

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