Stories by John Quintet

Apple has released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing new features powered by Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. More specifically, this release brings Canada English support. We knew this drop was imminent as developers received RC builds last week. Image Playground lets users create custom visuals, while Genmoji allows for...

Telus has partnered with the City of Penticton in B.C., to let residents use its SmartEnergy program. Penticton residents can get a free 12-month subscription (normally $12/month) to Telus SmartEnergy, which lets people manage home energy use and save money. Telus says the plan is the first of its kind in Canada, and could help...

Bell MTS is set to increase prices across its services such as internet, TV and home phone, just in time to ring in the upcoming New Year. MTS is Manitoba Telecom Services, which was acquired by Bell for $3.9 billion and approved by the federal government in 2017. Bell MTS will increase prices for internet,...

Apple has launched three new live radio stations: Apple Música Uno, Apple Music Club, and Apple Music Chill. These stations are free to listen to on Apple Music, even if you don’t have a subscription. These stations join Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, and Apple Music Country, which again are free for all listeners...

McDonald's Canada and Uber Eats are teaming up to give Uber One members exclusive discounts on McDonald's orders. Uber One Members can now get $0 delivery fees and a 5% discount on eligible McDonald's orders from over 1,300 locations across Canada. "Our expanded partnership with McDonald's is a double win for Uber One members and...

BC Ferries is partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink to provide Wi-Fi access, but it’s not going to be for everyone. The test will only be for crews for the ferry service on British Columbia’s coast. It’s unclear if this move will lead to the return of onboard internet for passengers, which was axed in 2021 (it...

I swear we are not “Swifties”, but let’s talk about Rogers network data usage at BC Place Stadium during Taylor Swift’s final concert last night in Vancouver. Rogers announced on Monday that fans at BC Place used over 11 terabytes (TB) of mobile data on December 8, setting a new Canadian record for data usage...

Apple is trying to make its Vision Pro headset better for gaming, and it’s teaming up with Sony to do it. That’s according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter. The plan is to let Vision Pro users use Sony’s PlayStation VR2 hand controllers. Apple apparently reached out to Sony earlier this year,...

Google Photos is giving you a new way to relive your year with its 2024 Recap feature. It highlights your best moments, complete with cinematic effects and fun graphics. The Recap digs into your photo library to create insights like who you smiled with the most, the person you took the most pictures of, and...

Meta’s AI assistant is quickly becoming one of the most popular in the world, with nearly 600 million people using it every month, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday. It also helps when Meta AI is built into Messenger, Facebook and Instagram. Alongside this announcement, Meta has released Llama 3.3, a new AI text...

Amazon has released its 2024 Impact Report, which has revealed significant strides in its operations, workforce, and community contributions across Canada. The company now employs more than 46,000 people nationwide, with over 70 logistics and operations facilities supporting its expanding presence. Among this year’s developments is the opening of a massive 2.8-million-square-foot robotics fulfillment center...

Google today announced new features for its Android OS today, with many powered by its Gemini AI. Check out what’s new below... Expressive Captions Android can now add captions to videos and audio that capture not just words but also tone, volume, and sounds like [whispers] or [applause]. This feature will help you better understand...