Stories by John Quintet

Google is expanding its Find My Device system on Android into something bigger: Find Hub. The new feature aims to help users track not just phones and tablets, but also luggage, skis, Bluetooth tags, and even friends and family. Find Hub will work with an increasing number of partner brands. Some of the first to...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will make sure auto companies, including Honda, follow through on their commitments to build cars in the province. His comments came after Honda announced it was putting its $15 billion electric vehicle (EV) supply chain project in Alliston, Ontario, on hold for about two years. "We're going to hold...

Today Prime Minister Mark Carney was sworn in, along with his new Cabinet. There are some changes to portfolios in regards to digital and telecom. For starters, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is now known as Industry led by Mélanie Joly, while there's now a new Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, led...

ECOVACS has launched two new robot vacuums, the X9 PRO OMNI and T80 OMNI, which expand its popular lineup of smart cleaning devices. Both vacuums feature the company’s upgraded OZMO Roller Mop system, which automatically washes the mop during cleaning and separates dirty water from clean to avoid spreading grime. The X9 PRO OMNI is...

Bluetooth technology is set for another big year, with over 5.3 billion devices expected to ship globally in 2025, according to the Bluetooth SIG’s 2025 Market Update shared with iPhone in Canada. That number could climb to nearly 8 billion units by 2029. The report highlights major growth in Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) devices, driven...

Apple is working on a new AI-powered battery management feature for iPhones as part of iOS 19, expected to arrive this fall, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The update is said to use artificial intelligence to analyze how users interact with their devices and automatically adjust power usage to extend battery life. It will also...

Bell Canada has launched a new campaign asking the federal government and the CRTC to rethink a recent decision that it says is hurting future internet upgrades. The campaign, called "Build. Connect. Grow Canada.", highlights how Bell and other companies have poured billions into building fibre internet networks for homes and businesses. Bell says it...

Apple is planning a small but very welcome update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter. The company is working on a feature that will let your devices share Wi-Fi portal logins with each other. What’s that mean? Think of when you visit a hotel, office,...

In a recent incident highlighting the challenges faced by air travellers, Alberta resident Julie Taillefer experienced the frustration of lost luggage upon arriving at Calgary International Airport. Despite the inconvenience, Taillefer thought she had the upper hand as she put an Apple AirTag in her bag, allowing her to track its location. The AirTag said...

Telus announced this week its PureFibre internet will soon be available to 90% of homes in Red Deer, Alberta, thanks to a $168 million investment from F3 Networks. That means faster internet speeds, better reliability, and improved access for things like remote work, school, video calls, and streaming. Unlike older copper wiring, fibre gives equal...

Public Mobile is warning customers that pending labour disruptions at Canada Post could delay SIM card deliveries, particularly for orders headed to PO Boxes and rural addresses. The company announced on Friday any orders placed after May 13 won’t be delivered to those locations if the strike goes ahead as expected on May 22. Customers...

Telus has shared its Q1 earnings today and 2025 saw a strong start when it came to net income for the company. The telco saw $301 million in the first quarter—more than double the $140 million earned during the same period last year, an increase of 115%. Revenue rose 3% to $5.1 billion for the...