Keanu Reeves' 'BRZRKR' comic will get two Netflix adaptations

Earlier this year, actor Keanu Reeves released his first comic book called BRZRKR. It's a story of an immortal warrior known as Berzerker who is looking for ways to die. The comic is now being turned into two adaptations on Netflix, including a live-action film and an anime sequel series. Reeves will star and produce the former while voicing his character for the latter.

The Hollywood actor co-wrote BRZRKR with Eisner Award-nominee Matt Kindt. The art was done by Ron Garney, who has worked on comics like Captain America and Wolverine, with colouring handled by Bill Crabtree. The comic book series was able to raise over US$1.4 million through Kickstarter before its launch. And its first issue sold over 615,000 copies, which is considered one of the most popular comic book debuts in recent history.

Source: Engadget

Clubhouse's Android launch might be 'a couple of months' away

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It might take a month or two before the social audio app Clubhouse makes its way to Android. During a weekly Townhall event on Sunday, the company's co-founder Paul Davison said Clubhouse is working "really hard" to bring the app to Android, but it might take a "couple of months" to make that happen. This is the closest we're getting to a time frame for the app's release on Android, as previous statements from the company were vague.

Davison explained that Clubhouse's approach to scaling to a larger market, much like the Android ecosystem, requires a slower place. He noted how the discovery experience inside the app can be negatively impacted by its growth. He said that users today are finding more foreign language groups in their feeds while having a hard time looking for friends or the "best content."

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Fitbit Inspire 2 wearable gets Tile tracking

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A new partnership between Fitbit and Tile will now let users of the Fitbit Inspire 2 find their wearable if it gets misplaced. According to the companies' statement, the free update rollout started on Monday. To gain access to this feature, you'll need to update your Inspire 2's software via the Fitbit app. This update will bring Bluetooth tracking. You will then have to download and activate the Tile app. Once that is enabled, you can then find your misplaced wearable using its most recent location or via Tile's global crowdsourced network. You can also then use your Inspire 2 to ring your phone, even when it's silent.

Fitbit Inspire 2 users can also sign up for Tile Premium to receive Smart Alerts and other premium content for US$2.99 (CA$3.75) per month or US$29.99 (CA$37.61) annually. Smart Alerts can proactively notify you if you're about to leave your Inspire 2 behind when you're leaving your house.

Via: The Verge

Update on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 4:44AM by Nicole Batac

To clarify, the Fitbit Inspire 2 tracking with Tile is free for all the wearable's users. The Tile Premium will only add additional features like Smart Alerts. We will update when we here if that option is available in Canada as well.

Update on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 10:25PM by Nicole Batac

The premium Tile option with additional features will be available here. If you want, you can subscribe on the Tile app for $2.99/month or $29.99/year.

Rogers will invest in $300m partnership to expand wireless connectivity in Eastern Ontario

Rogers has partnered with the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, and the Eastern Ontario Regional Network to offer "reliable wireless connectivity to 99% of Eastern Ontario's residents and businesses." It's part of the company's plans to expand its coverage and improve connectivity in underserved communities like rural and remote regions. The partnership comes at a time when many people are working from home and need access to reliable connections to get things done.

The company will invest over $150 million to upgrade and expand the region's wireless telecommunications infrastructure over five years. It plans to build over 300 new cellular towers and upgrade another 300+ existing towers. The federal and provincial governments are each investing $71 million into the project, with the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus and Eastern Ontario Mayors' Caucus contributing an additional $10 million.

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