Stories by John Quintet

Quebecor reported its Q1 2025 earnings today, showing steady momentum in wireless growth and profit, even as total revenue dipped slightly. The Montreal-based company posted net income of $190.7 million, up 10.1%, and adjusted income from operations rose 13.5% to $185.1 million. Revenue came in at $1.34 billion, down 1.4% from last year, mainly due...

A fan-made LEGO Apple Store design has officially reached 10,000 supporters on the LEGO Ideas platform, advancing it to the official review stage where LEGO will decide if it can become a real set (via @BasicAppleGuy). Created by user TrumanBricks in collaboration with @2A2A, the project celebrates the sleek, minimalist design Apple is known for....

Amazon Canada and The Walrus have announced the shortlist for the 49th annual First Novel Award, spotlighting six debut Canadian authors. The winner will be revealed at a live ceremony in Toronto on Thursday, June 5, 2025, hosted by The Walrus executive director Jennifer Hollett. Special guest speaker will be acclaimed novelist Mona Awad, who...

Rogers has apparently begun enforcing stricter identity checks for new mobile activations, according to an internal notice seen by iPhone in Canada. The updated process, which took effect on May 6, is part of the company’s push to strengthen customer security and reduce fraud. Although the system and submission process remain unchanged, Rogers employees are...

Netflix is rolling out a brand-new look for its TV app, aimed at making it easier for users to find something to watch. The redesign is the platform’s first major update since 2013. The company says the updated home screen features a cleaner layout, moving the main menu to the center of the screen and...

The latest Koodo ‘winback’ offer is coming in as a 30GB 4G plan that is discounted after you set up debit autopay, which is a $10/month discount. The $20 plan after autopay has Canada-wide calling and messaging, one free perk add-on (rollover data) plus 1,250 international long distance minutes to U.S., India, Germany, China, and...

Rockstar has released the second official trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, and it's already making wave as expected. Released this morning, the video has racked up more than 36 million views on YouTube, quickly becoming the #1 trending video on the site, while the trailer on X has seen over 60 million views The...

Apple has announced today new games coming to Apple Arcade in June, including a spatial version of the WHAT THE CAR? designed for Apple Vision Pro. Here’s what’s coming to Apple Arcade in June 2025: UNO: Arcade Edition, a revamped take on the classic card game from Mattel163 with new solo and multiplayer modes and...

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up, and Rogers-owned Sportsnet again has exclusive national coverage of every Second Round matchup across Canada. Fans can tune in on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, CBC, and via online streaming on Sportsnet+. The broadcast team includes Ron MacLean, David Amber, along with Kevin Bieksa, Elliotte Friedman, Jennifer...

Xbox is reviving its original Gears of War title with a full remaster called Gears of War: Reloaded, set to launch on August 26, 2025. The updated version will be available for $39.99 USD on Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, and Steam. It also arrives day one on Game Pass...

Apple Intelligence features are now expected to launch in China with the release of iOS 18.6, not iOS 18.5 as originally planned, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple has faced months of challenges adapting its AI system for the Chinese market. Due to strict regulations, the company must work with local partners approved by the...

Apple is reportedly planning a major change to how it releases new iPhones, starting with the iPhone 18 series in 2026. According to a report from The Information's Wayne Ma (via 9to5Mac), Apple could start launching its top-tier phones in the fall as usual, but delay the lower-end models until the following spring. "In 2026,...