Jon Lamont
@jonlamont.bsky.social
He/him - Sometimes I write stuff - EIC @mobilesyrup.com - Views my own - jon@mobilesyrup.com (I try to read it all, even if I don't answer)
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@katyar.bsky.social has a great piece on @mobilesyrup.com from MIGS about some of the challenges Canadian developers are facing, from lack of awareness to lack of investment.
Great to see more coverage on this sort of thing!
Great to see more coverage on this sort of thing!
'The pie is big enough' - Devs, investors reflect on Canada's video game industry
Developers and investors reflected on Canada's video game industry, saying there's need for people who can sell games.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
@katyar.bsky.social has a great piece on @mobilesyrup.com from MIGS about some of the challenges Canadian developers are facing, from lack of awareness to lack of investment.
Great to see more coverage on this sort of thing!
Great to see more coverage on this sort of thing!
Possibly the most fun I've ever had reading a CRTC letter
Bell started locking smartphones to its network earlier this year, despite the Wireless Code prohibiting the sale of locked phones.
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CRTC orders Bell to stop locking smartphones
In a stern letter, the CRTC ordered Bell to stop locking phones after the carrier violated the Wireless Code earlier this year.
mobilesyrup.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Possibly the most fun I've ever had reading a CRTC letter
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is good!
At times, it feels safe in a Force Awakens way, and in others, it has issues with pacing & handholding.
But on the whole, it has the satisfying blend of atmospheric exploration, intriguing sci-fi worldbuilding & snappy gunplay you want.
At times, it feels safe in a Force Awakens way, and in others, it has issues with pacing & handholding.
But on the whole, it has the satisfying blend of atmospheric exploration, intriguing sci-fi worldbuilding & snappy gunplay you want.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond -- Samus returns in a solid, if sometimes frustrating, adventure
The iconic Nintendo series is in good form after all these years, although issues with pacing and excessive handholding arise.
mobilesyrup.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is good!
At times, it feels safe in a Force Awakens way, and in others, it has issues with pacing & handholding.
But on the whole, it has the satisfying blend of atmospheric exploration, intriguing sci-fi worldbuilding & snappy gunplay you want.
At times, it feels safe in a Force Awakens way, and in others, it has issues with pacing & handholding.
But on the whole, it has the satisfying blend of atmospheric exploration, intriguing sci-fi worldbuilding & snappy gunplay you want.
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Absolutely adored Marvel Cosmic Invasion from Montreal's own @tributegames.com! 🇨🇦 🎮
Gorgeous retro pixel art, a fan-favourite voice cast and a surprisingly varied and deep roster of characters make this an all-around sublime beat 'em up experience.
Some of the most fun I've had with a game all year!
Gorgeous retro pixel art, a fan-favourite voice cast and a surprisingly varied and deep roster of characters make this an all-around sublime beat 'em up experience.
Some of the most fun I've had with a game all year!
Canadian-made Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a beat 'em up masterpiece
Montreal-based Tribute Games has followed up TMNT: Shredder's Revenge with another instant classic.
mobilesyrup.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Absolutely adored Marvel Cosmic Invasion from Montreal's own @tributegames.com! 🇨🇦 🎮
Gorgeous retro pixel art, a fan-favourite voice cast and a surprisingly varied and deep roster of characters make this an all-around sublime beat 'em up experience.
Some of the most fun I've had with a game all year!
Gorgeous retro pixel art, a fan-favourite voice cast and a surprisingly varied and deep roster of characters make this an all-around sublime beat 'em up experience.
Some of the most fun I've had with a game all year!
Truly the end of an era! I remember starting out at MobileSyrup shortly after @thebradfad.bsky.social and it's been a joy working with for the last seven years. Brad brought so much warmth and fun to the team and he will be sorely missed.
My time at MobileSyrup has come to an end, and I'm going to miss it so much.
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Brad Bennett's favourite stories
I'm out, but I'll never forget my time writing for all of you. It's been some of the best times of my life, and remember, tech is for everyone!
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November 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Truly the end of an era! I remember starting out at MobileSyrup shortly after @thebradfad.bsky.social and it's been a joy working with for the last seven years. Brad brought so much warmth and fun to the team and he will be sorely missed.
Who is using enough data to justify a plan like this?
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Who is using enough data to justify a plan like this?
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Crave just got a big update in Canada, adding over 10,000 hours of new content (some of it free) and a suite of user experience improvements.
I spoke with Bell about all of the changes, how the company's improved its streaming infrastructure and how it will approach generative AI going forward.
I spoke with Bell about all of the changes, how the company's improved its streaming infrastructure and how it will approach generative AI going forward.
Crave gets tons of new content, and some is free
Bell walks us through the service's big overhaul that added more than 10,000 hours of content and a suite of user experience improvements.
mobilesyrup.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Crave just got a big update in Canada, adding over 10,000 hours of new content (some of it free) and a suite of user experience improvements.
I spoke with Bell about all of the changes, how the company's improved its streaming infrastructure and how it will approach generative AI going forward.
I spoke with Bell about all of the changes, how the company's improved its streaming infrastructure and how it will approach generative AI going forward.
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Bell and Telus execs say the war for customers is settling, and now they're trying to get prices back up.
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Expect fewer mobile discounts from Bell and Telus next year
Bell and Telus have shared how the companies plan to grow, and sadly it's going to be by charging you more money.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Bell and Telus execs say the war for customers is settling, and now they're trying to get prices back up.
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Love when my laptop decides not to charge, no matter which charger I plug in. Fun!
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Love when my laptop decides not to charge, no matter which charger I plug in. Fun!
Always a good reminder to watch out for scams. Even tech-savvy people can get duped if the right scam comes along. You're not immune!
Beware messages from people claiming to work for social media companies.
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How scammers impersonate social media workers to steal from you
Earlier this week, my friend fell for an online scam. My friend isn't new to the internet; in fact, they're chronically online, so how'd she fall for it?
mobilesyrup.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Always a good reminder to watch out for scams. Even tech-savvy people can get duped if the right scam comes along. You're not immune!
Feels like a good time to reshare my guide to analyzing Canadian carrier phone deals. Lots of early Black Friday deals are coming out, and most of them aren't worth considering.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Feels like a good time to reshare my guide to analyzing Canadian carrier phone deals. Lots of early Black Friday deals are coming out, and most of them aren't worth considering.
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Rogers execs on Sportsnet+ World Series crash: “You can’t expect a streaming service that only costs $30 a month to work every time”
Rogers execs on Sportsnet+ World Series crash: "You can't expect a streaming service that only costs $30 a month to work every time"
TORONTO – With the Sportsnet+ app failing for many viewers during the Blue Jays victory in Game 4 of the World Series, Rogers execs have come forward to say that “honestly, this is kinda your guys fau...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Rogers execs on Sportsnet+ World Series crash: “You can’t expect a streaming service that only costs $30 a month to work every time”
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Last week, at a screening of Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro concluded his remarks with "Fuck AI."
When I dropped by LightBox, one of the largest gatherings of artists working in entertainment, the line came up repeatedly.
I wouldn't quite call the sentiment universal, but it's pretty close.
When I dropped by LightBox, one of the largest gatherings of artists working in entertainment, the line came up repeatedly.
I wouldn't quite call the sentiment universal, but it's pretty close.
October 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Last week, at a screening of Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro concluded his remarks with "Fuck AI."
When I dropped by LightBox, one of the largest gatherings of artists working in entertainment, the line came up repeatedly.
I wouldn't quite call the sentiment universal, but it's pretty close.
When I dropped by LightBox, one of the largest gatherings of artists working in entertainment, the line came up repeatedly.
I wouldn't quite call the sentiment universal, but it's pretty close.
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I was using the same 2024 article in videos a lil while back to cite that wealth inequality in Canada had reached record highs in 2024.
Fun update: there's now a 2025 article about how wealth inequality has reached record highs this year!
Wheeeeeeeeee
Fun update: there's now a 2025 article about how wealth inequality has reached record highs this year!
Wheeeeeeeeee
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I was using the same 2024 article in videos a lil while back to cite that wealth inequality in Canada had reached record highs in 2024.
Fun update: there's now a 2025 article about how wealth inequality has reached record highs this year!
Wheeeeeeeeee
Fun update: there's now a 2025 article about how wealth inequality has reached record highs this year!
Wheeeeeeeeee
I have really mixed feelings about the Xbox Ally. The hardware is great, easily the most comfortable handheld I've used. However, the price is high (and this is the cheaper one!), the Xbox experience, while an improvement for handhelds, still isn't great, and performance is all over the place.
Asus got a lot right with the Xbox Ally, but it's tough to recommend when there are other options that do the same for less. mobilesyrup.com/2025/10/15/r...
ROG Xbox Ally Canadian review: Great handheld that costs too much
Asus got a lot right with the Xbox Ally, but it's tough to recommend when there are other options that do the same for less.
mobilesyrup.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I have really mixed feelings about the Xbox Ally. The hardware is great, easily the most comfortable handheld I've used. However, the price is high (and this is the cheaper one!), the Xbox experience, while an improvement for handhelds, still isn't great, and performance is all over the place.
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Buried under all of Disney's loud corporate synergy posts about Hulu launching worldwide today: Disney+ is getting a price hike next month in Canada. 🙃
Disney+ is about to get more expensive in Canada
The company quietly confirmed a Canadian price hike as it's widely promoting its worldwide launch of Hulu on Disney+.
mobilesyrup.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Buried under all of Disney's loud corporate synergy posts about Hulu launching worldwide today: Disney+ is getting a price hike next month in Canada. 🙃
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$34 CAD/month for Game Pass Ultimate is absolutely nuts.
The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate just rose by over $10 in Canada
The hike is part of Microsoft's new overhauled set of three tiers for the gaming subscription service.
mobilesyrup.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
$34 CAD/month for Game Pass Ultimate is absolutely nuts.
Good Morning from Arizona ✈️✈️
September 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Good Morning from Arizona ✈️✈️
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"In some places, French postal workers now pick up prescriptions, return library books, and deliver flowers. Last year, only twenty eight per cent of La Poste’s revenue came from sending mail."
Services can evolve in positive ways to meet new and growing needs.
Services can evolve in positive ways to meet new and growing needs.
For those who wonder what a modern postal service could look like, one example is in France, where letter carriers provide check-ins on the elderly for very affordable rates, while completing their routes.
I encourage everyone to read the whole thing
#CanadaPost
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I encourage everyone to read the whole thing
#CanadaPost
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In France, Elder Care Comes with the Mail
Carriers for La Poste have a new job: checking in on the aged.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"In some places, French postal workers now pick up prescriptions, return library books, and deliver flowers. Last year, only twenty eight per cent of La Poste’s revenue came from sending mail."
Services can evolve in positive ways to meet new and growing needs.
Services can evolve in positive ways to meet new and growing needs.
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Ghost of Yōtei is a solid, if overly familiar, sequel.
For better and worse, it has many of the same strengths and weaknesses as Tsushima. Thankfully, Atsu’s emotional journey and the top-notch exploration ultimately leave it on a high note.
My full @mobilesyrup.com review:
For better and worse, it has many of the same strengths and weaknesses as Tsushima. Thankfully, Atsu’s emotional journey and the top-notch exploration ultimately leave it on a high note.
My full @mobilesyrup.com review:
Ghost of Yōtei is a safe but satisfying sequel
The core gameplay loop remains enjoyable, if overly familiar, but it's the narrative that leaves a lasting emotional impact.
mobilesyrup.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Ghost of Yōtei is a solid, if overly familiar, sequel.
For better and worse, it has many of the same strengths and weaknesses as Tsushima. Thankfully, Atsu’s emotional journey and the top-notch exploration ultimately leave it on a high note.
My full @mobilesyrup.com review:
For better and worse, it has many of the same strengths and weaknesses as Tsushima. Thankfully, Atsu’s emotional journey and the top-notch exploration ultimately leave it on a high note.
My full @mobilesyrup.com review:
The Slim Solar+ isn't my favourite typing experience (I prefer a nice mechanical keyboard), but the solar panel is such a smart inclusion. I think every wireless keyboard should do this now.
If the typing experience was even a little better, the Logitech Slim Solar+ would be my go-to keyboard. mobilesyrup.com/2025/09/24/l...
Logitech's new wireless keyboard is the best, thanks to one simple feature
Logitech's new Slim Solar+ wireless keyboard is brilliant thanks to its ability to charge with light, removing the need to plug it in.
mobilesyrup.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Slim Solar+ isn't my favourite typing experience (I prefer a nice mechanical keyboard), but the solar panel is such a smart inclusion. I think every wireless keyboard should do this now.
Been dealing with this issue myself for weeks now. Absolutely insane that it could be several more weeks before this gets fixed!
RCS issues have persisted for weeks, and it might be weeks more before it's fixed. mobilesyrup.com/2025/09/22/p...
Several Public Mobile customers dealing with broken RCS chats
Several Public Mobile customers are dealing with broken RCS chats after moving their SIM cards to new phones, with no fix in sight.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Been dealing with this issue myself for weeks now. Absolutely insane that it could be several more weeks before this gets fixed!
I won't pay for an ad-supported experience. You want to put ads in, make it free.
People are gravitating more and more towards lower-cost ad options. mobilesyrup.com/2025/09/16/c...
Majority of Canadians who stream TV use ad tiers: survey
People are gravitating more and more towards lower-cast ad options.
mobilesyrup.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I won't pay for an ad-supported experience. You want to put ads in, make it free.
I'm not an Apple Watch guy, but based on excellent reviews from @thebradfad.bsky.social, it sure seems like the SE 3 is the one to buy this year.
Not only did we get gesture support, but the SE 3 also has an Always-on display! mobilesyrup.com/2025/09/16/a...
Apple Watch SE 3 Canadian review: Value O'clock
The Apple Watch SE was always an underdog, but since it never featured an Always-on display (AOD), I never recommended it. There’s just something extra watch-like about the AOD that completes the Appl...
mobilesyrup.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I'm not an Apple Watch guy, but based on excellent reviews from @thebradfad.bsky.social, it sure seems like the SE 3 is the one to buy this year.
TIL that e-ink screens and direct sunlight aren't a great combination. Lots of direct sun exposure can cause e-ink screens to fade or yellow.
September 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
TIL that e-ink screens and direct sunlight aren't a great combination. Lots of direct sun exposure can cause e-ink screens to fade or yellow.