Telus launches Mobility for Good for Seniors

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Today, TELUS launched Mobility for Good for Seniors, which provides Canadian seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) access to a free smartphone and subsidized mobility rate plan. Available now, Mobility for Good for Seniors includes a free refurbished smartphone, unlimited nationwide talk and text, and 3GB of data for only $25 per month. Mobility for Good for Seniors will ensure more seniors have access to the technology they need to help address feelings of isolation, manage their mental wellbeing, stay connected to loved ones, enjoy their favourite online games and books, and access important healthcare resources and information.

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Uber sells self-driving unit to Aurora

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Uber selling off its self-driving division isn't a surprise. But now, we learn that it is selling its Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) to Aurora Innovation, an autonomous vehicle startup and once its rival. Uber will invest US$400 million in Aurora as part of the deal, and its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will join the startup's board of directors.

As Engadget puts it, Uber is paying Aurora to take ATG off its hands. In the short term, Aurora will use ATG's tech for its self-driving truck. Later on, there will be robot taxis as Uber is licensing the tech from Aurora. 

This sale won't be the last sale Uber will make as it tries to carve a path to profitability. This month, Uber is said to be in advanced talks with Joby Aviation to sell its flying taxi division. This sale could be confirmed in the next few weeks.

Apple finally debuts long-rumoured AirPods Max noise-canceling headphones

Apple's one last product launch for 2020 is the long-rumoured AirPods Max. It is the company's first over-the-ear headphones that are available for pre-order starting today for $779. You can order from apple.com or in the Apple Store app. The AirPods Max will start shipping on Tuesday, December 15.

These premium noise-cancelling headphones will be available in five shades: space grey, silver, sky blue, green, and pink. They feature what Apple calls a "custom acoustic design" with a 40mm driver system that you can expect to provide "rich, deep bass, accurate mid-ranges, and crisp, clean high-frequency extension so every note can be heard." 

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Apple Fitness+ will launch on Dec. 14

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Apple announced its fitness service back in September. Now, we learn that Fitness+ will be officially available starting Monday, December 14. It costs $12.99 per month or $99.99 annually. The service can be shared with up to six members of your family at the same price. 

Those who purchased the Apple Watch Series 3 or later will get three months free. If you own an Apple Watch already, you get a month for free. Fitness+ is also included in the Apple One Premier plan, which provides access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and 2TB of iCloud storage for $33.95 per month. This plan is also shareable with up to six family members.

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