Dean Daley

2 weeks ago | mobilesyrup.com | Dean Daley

OpenAI is looking to acquire an AI hardware startup formed by Jony Ive, former chief design officer at Apple, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, according to The Information. In this deal, OpenAI could pay about US$500 million (roughly C$720 million) for the startup. The venture is called io Products and is working on AI-powered devices, which could include a phone without a screen and other AI-enabled household products. The Information attributes this to people close to the project.

2 weeks ago | mobilesyrup.com | Dean Daley

Siemens Canada has announced a $150 million five-year plan to establish the company’s global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Center for Battery Production in Canada. The company’s new research and development centre will be “initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo.” The centre will focus on cutting-edge AI manufacturing technologies for battery and EV production.

2 weeks ago | mobilesyrup.com | Dean Daley

The Canadian government now warns travellers to expect scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry. On Friday, the government updated its U.S. travel advisory website indicating that Canadians should be careful of their electonic devices when travelling. Here’s exactly what it says:U.S. border agents are entitled to search your electronic devices, such as your phones, computers or tablets, when you are entering the United States.

2 weeks ago | mobilesyrup.com | Dean Daley

The Pros Thin and light Beautiful display Plain and simple The Cons Still overpriced A bit warm when gaming Battery could be better I’ve been using the Galaxy S25+ alongside the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, and Galaxy Book 360 as part of a story about Samsung’s device ecosystem. However, I would love to single out the S25+ because it might be the best Samsung smartphone this year. Of course, I’m saying this before the company releases its S25 Edge, the expected S25 FE,...

2 weeks ago | mobilesyrup.com | Dean Daley

Near the end of October 2024, it was revealed that Blackstone was the mystery investor bidding $7 billion for a minority stake in Rogers. The bid has now been confirmed, and Rogers has sold a stake to funds managed by Blackstone in a $7 billion equity deal backed by four Canadian pensions. According to the agreement’s terms, Blackstone will acquire a non-controlling interest in Rogers, and the telecom will continue to keep full operational control of its network.