Stories by John Quintet

Apple has released a new round of beta software for developers today, including iOS 18.4 beta 4 and more. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 18.4 beta 4 (22E5232a) iPadOS 18.4 beta 4 (22E5232a) macOS 15.4 beta 4 (24E5238a) tvOS 18.4 beta 4 (22L5250a) visionOS 2.4 beta 4 (22O5231a) watchOS 11.4 beta 4...

Telus-owned Public Mobile is offering up some special plans for existing users right now, so it’s worth checking your account. According to info obtained by iPhone in Canada, we’re seeing the following plans being offered that are different from what’s on the existing website: 4G Plans  $30/20GB Canada-wide 5G Plans $36/50GB Canada-US + 500 international...

Amazon's gamble on YouTube megastar MrBeast has paid off, with the hit show "Beast Games" generating at least $100 million USD in profit since premiering on Prime Video in December 2024, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports the Wall Street Journal. The massive success has sparked negotiations for a second and third season,...

Amazon's upcoming AI update to its Alexa voice assistant, called Alexa+, may have some loosening privacy restrictions. Starting March 28, Echo device users will have to allow Amazon to record and process their voice commands in the cloud—or lose access to some features, according to an email sent to customers, reports ArsTechnica. Currently, some Echo...

Apple’s Siri team is facing harsh criticism from within, with senior director Robby Walker admitting that delays to key AI features have been "ugly and embarrassing," according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. During a recent all-hands meeting, Walker told staff that promoting Siri upgrades before they were ready only made things worse. "This was not one...

Looks like Rogers, Telus and Bell are again shaking up their plans once again. We’re seeing new plans added, specifically new offerings for Canada-US-Mexico talk, text and data. Just two days ago Bell only had two plans available for bring your own device. Now, we have lower pricing with a $49/100GB plan, while a new...

BC Hydro and the B.C. government have officially removed Tesla products from the province's Electric Vehicle (EV) rebate program, as part of an effort to prioritize Canadian-made goods over products from the United States, amid the ongoing tariff war. As of March 12, 2025, Tesla's electric vehicle chargers, energy storage batteries, and inverters are no...

Apple is reportedly preparing a new feature for its AirPods that will allow real-time translation of in-person conversations, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The update is expected later this year as part of an upcoming AirPods software upgrade, which will be linked to iOS 19. The feature will work by using the...

Even Apple’s most loyal supporter, John Gruber, is fed up with the company’s delay of its Siri AI overhaul. In a scathing post titled "Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino,” on Wednesday, Gruber criticized Apple for delaying its highly anticipated "personalized Siri" feature, part of Apple Intelligence. Gruber admitted he was blindsided by...

When it comes to Canada’s internet experience, Rogers, Bell, and Telus are the top dogs in town, as the country’s dominate telecoms. But who’s really leading the internet race in Canada? Opensignal’s latest Fixed Broadband Experience report was released today, covering data from October to December 2024, shows the leaders in speed, reliability, and overall...

Paramount+ has officially renewed Landman for a second season following a breakout debut that set streaming records and drew massive global viewership. Landman has been one of the best new shows this year we think. The drama, starring Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore, premiered to 35 million global viewers, becoming the most-watched global premiere...

Spotify has unveiled its annual Loud & Clear report, highlighting record-breaking royalty payouts and global growth in the music industry. In 2024, Spotify paid out over a whopping $10 billion US to the music industry—more than any other company and the largest annual payout in music history. This brings Spotify's lifetime payouts to nearly $60...