Stories by John Quintet

Google has brought its classic flight simulator to the web version of Google Earth, making it available to anyone with a browser without needing to download anything. To try it out, open Google Earth in your browser, head to the tools menu, and launch the simulator from there. You can fly over photorealistic satellite imagery...

The CRTC is launching a public consultation (yes, another one) today with the goal of rolling all of its consumer protection rules into one unified code covering internet, cellphone, home phone, and TV services. Right now the rules for each of those services exist separately because they were each developed at different times. The problem...

SpaceX shares surged on their first day of trading Friday, with the stock climbing as much as 30% in midday trading to around $175.50 a share, pushing the company's market valuation to roughly $2.3 trillion. The stock opened at $150 US, about 11% above its $135 IPO price, though that was still below the $175...

Starting today, Canadians can switch wireless and internet providers without getting hit with activation or switching fees. The CRTC's ban on connection and modification fees officially takes effect today, Friday, June 12, putting an end to the $80 connection fees that Rogers, Telus, Bell and their flanker brands have been charging when activating with a...

If you've been looking for a set-it-and-forget-it outdoor security camera, the eufy SoloCam S340 is worth a serious look. At $259.99 CAD MSRP (it’s on sale right now for 27% off at $189.99), it’s just over mid-range pricing, but there's a lot going on here for the price. Setup Installation is dead easy. The solar...

Canadian fintech KOHO has raised $130 million CAD at a $1.33 billion valuation, and the company is using the fresh capital to push forward on its bid for a federal banking licence. The funding round brings in some notable new names. Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund managing over $385 billion USD in assets,...

Each month, we break down the Canadian wireless market to trace the changing strategies of flanker brands Fido, Virgin Plus, and Koodo, along with their parent carriers Rogers, Bell, and Telus. Here is a closer look at the current Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) landscape once you factor in automatic payment discounts. Fido $40/20GB $45/60GB...

Eastlink is expanding its internet services into new markets in New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, giving residents in those areas a new option for home internet. The Atlantic-based telecom is now offering service in Moncton, Fredericton, Saint John, Miramichi, Tracadie, and Bathurst in New Brunswick, as well as St. John's in Newfoundland. Eastlink CEO...

Amazon has launched Alexa+ in Canada, bringing its next-gen AI assistant to Canadians with a significantly more conversational and capable experience than the previous version. Alexa+ first debuted last fall in Canada but was only available in Early Access, but now it's open to all. The updated assistant is built on a new large language...

Apple is adding a handy little feature in iOS 27 that could save you from forgetting a friend's birthday when you call them on their actual big day. As shared by designer Andreas Storm, who shared the find on X, the new feature displays a contact's birthday directly on the calling screen the moment you...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off tomorrow, June 11, in North America, and Canadian fans have plenty of options to catch every match. Here's a full breakdown of how to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, including TV channels, streaming services, and free public watch parties. How to Watch the 2026 FIFA...

Telus has expanded its Optik TV service to Ontario, giving customers in the province access to the company's full TV and streaming bundle for the first time. Optik TV lets customers mix and match live TV channels, sports, and streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Crave, Prime Video, and Apple TV into a single package. The...