Stories by John Quintet

Apple Ramps Up Talks with OpenAI for iPhone Features: Report

Apple has revived discussions with OpenAI to potentially incorporate the its generative AI technology into upcoming iPhone features this year, claims sources speaking to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. These talks focus on adding OpenAI's technology into iOS 18, which we will see previewed at WWDC in June. Sources indicated that the discussions are in early stages....

Google Launches AI Essentials Course; Free Version for Teachers

Google has introduced a new course called AI Essentials, aimed at breaking down how to use artificial intelligence for professionals across various industries. Upon completion of the course, you’ll get a certificate that you can add to your resumé. Taught by AI experts actively working at Google, this course offers practical, hands-on training in using...

Trudeau Snaps When Asked About $5 Billion Honda Deal for 1,000 Jobs

Today the federal government and Ontario announced a new electric vehicle battery plant will be built in Alliston, Ontario, part of a $15 billion project from automaker Honda. But part of that dollar figure will include up to $5 billion in taxpayer funds, consisting of up to $2.5 billion from the feds and $2.5 billion...

New on Crave: May 2024

Bell Media’s Crave has announced new shows and titles coming to the streaming service in May 2024. Highlights include the movie premiere of Expend4bles, another film from the action series featuring Sylvester Stallone and other action stars on May 10. Comedy series Hacks season three debuts on May 2, while the premiere of Pretty Little...

New Bell Ad-Supported Channels Launch on LG, Samsung TVs

Bell Media has launched 10 new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels, now available in English and French on LG Channels, and slated for release on Samsung TV Plus later this quarter. These channels are integrated into television channel guides, offering free content powered by ads. “With the debut of our FAST channels, Bell Media...

Telecom Complaints Surge, Rogers Leads with 118% Increase: CCTS

The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) has released its 2023-24 Mid-Year Report, revealing a 43% spike in customer complaints between August 1, 2023, and January 31, 2024. "This substantial increase in complaints from telecom and TV customers is concerning”, states Howard Maker, Commissioner and CEO of the CCTS, in a statement to iPhone...

Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 Series Now Available

Mophie launched sales of its Juice Pack battery case for Apple’s iPhone 15 series this week, now available to purchase on its website. This battery case was first announced back in January. The Mophie Juice Pack is part of the company’s ongoing popular battery cases for the iPhone. This latest offering includes a 2,400-2,800 mAh...

WhatsApp Passkeys Rolling Out on iOS

Meta’s WhatsApp has started rolling out support for passkeys on iOS. Passkeys allow for easy and secure logins by leveraging Touch ID and Face ID. “Passkeys are rolling out now on iOS 🔑 a more secure (and easier!) way to log back in with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode,” said WhatsApp on Wednesday....

Quebecor Axes Manitoba Plans, Blames CRTC Telus Decision

Quebecor says it is disappointed following a CRTC arbitration decision made today, regarding the access rates it must pay to Telus under the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) regime. "We are surprised that the CRTC wants to limit the choices of Canadians who would like to enjoy innovative new wireless plans at better prices,” said...

Rogers Offers $50/100GB CAN-US Plan for Toronto Airport Employees

Rogers is offering up a special promo plan, targeting employees of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Ontario. The company has a booth set up at Terminal 1 arrivals, touting an “airport exclusive” plan that is at $50 with 120GB of data as of Monday, available for use in Canada and the U.S. This is a...

Apple Nears FIFA Global TV Rights Deal for Soccer Tourney: Report

FIFA is on the verge of finalizing a worldwide television rights agreement with Apple for an upcoming major soccer tournament, set to debut next summer in the United States. Sources familiar with the negotiations, according to the New York Times, indicate the deal could be made public within the month. The tournament would be a...

Pluto TV Launches Realmadrid TV Channel in Canada

Pluto TV has expanded its offerings by introducing the Realmadrid TV channel in Canada. Starting today, Canadian fans of the iconic Spanish football club, Real Madrid C.F., can immerse themselves in exclusive content related to one of the world’s most celebrated clubs. The newly launched Realmadrid TV channel will host a wide variety of programming...