Stories by John Quintet

Apple has officially introduced the iPhone 16e, the newest and most affordable model in the iPhone 16 lineup it says. Say goodbye to the iPhone SE naming scheme. The iPhone 16e is powered by Apple’s A18 chip and the C1 modem (its first in-house modem in an iPhone). It also supports Apple Intelligence and has...

HP is making a big move in artificial intelligence by acquiring key technology from Humane, a company known for its AI-powered platform, Cosmos, that also powered its failed AI Pin hardware. As part of the deal, HP is taking over Humane’s AI platform, its team of engineers, and over 300 patents. This $116 million USD...

If you missed out on Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theatres, it’s now available for streaming in Canada on Paramount+. This third instalment of the series has become the highest-grossing Sonic movie ever. You can stream Sonic the Hedgehog 3 now on Paramount+ Canada, along with the first two movies in the Sonic the Hedgehog...

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has released Grok 3, after detailing what it can do last night, and it’s already making history. The AI model smashed records by scoring over 1400 points in the LM Arena, making it the top-ranked AI model right now, outperforming OpenAI’s best systems. When it comes to math, science and...

Apple is preparing to bring Apple Intelligence to the Vision Pro for the first time, expanding its AI capabilities beyond iPhones, iPads, and Macs, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The AI-powered features—including Writing Tools, Genmojis, and Image Playground—will arrive as part of the visionOS 2.4 update, which could roll out as early as April, according...

Apple’s long-awaited upgrade to Siri, designed to bring advanced AI-powered features, is facing setbacks and might see a delay in its complete launch. Expected to debut in April with iOS 18.4, the update may now be pushed to May or later due to ongoing engineering issues and software bugs, according to sources familiar with the...

Telus is pushing forward with expanding its fibre internet in key areas, even as it sells access to other internet providers elsewhere in Canada. The company says this strategy makes the most sense for getting a return on its investment. The update came from Telus CFO Doug French, during the company’s Q4 earnings call on...

Some Apple TV 4K users reported seeing an option to integrate Netflix into the Apple TV app today, allowing Netflix content to show up in the Continue Watching queue and Watchlist. However, the feature only appeared for users with a U.S. Apple ID, according to FlatpanelsHD. Screenshots shared by the site showed Netflix shows integrated...

After last month’s Lunar New Year promos, plans have revamped over at Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus. Let’s take a look at where things stand just over a couple of weeks after promos have ended. Fido $45/60GB $55/80GB Previously, the plans above said they included a 10GB and 5GB bonus for 24 months, but now...

RBC has introduced a new feature in its mobile app that lets clients renew their mortgages digitally, without needing to visit a branch or speak with an advisor (which is a huge pain point in dealing with banks for some). The move comes as nearly 40% of Canada’s mortgage loans are set to renew in...

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new trade policy, dubbed the 'Fair and Reciprocal Plan,' aimed at countering what he calls unfair international trade practices. Part of the plan, announced today, February 13, takes specific aim at Canada’s Digital Service Tax (DST), which the U.S. claims unfairly targets American tech companies. According to the...

British streaming service BritBox (owned by BBC Studios) has released its list of new titles coming in March 2025. This week, the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 will premiere in North America exclusively on BritBox on February 16, followed by the North American premiere of the BritBox Original A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story...