Stories by John Quintet

Netflix is considering a move into live sports broadcasting by bidding for the U.S. rights to Formula 1, according to industry sources. The streaming giant, which has fuelled F1's popularity in the U.S. with its hit docuseries Drive to Survive (season 7 lands in March), is expected to enter the bidding process for the rights...

Bell CEO Mirko Bibic isn’t holding back. In response to a CRTC decision that benefits Telus, Bibic announced Bell is slashing its fibre expansion plans, calling the regulator’s move a disaster for investment and competition. The CRTC ruled that big telcos like Telus can resell Bell’s fibre network in areas where they don’t own infrastructure....

Apple is set to unveil a major redesign of the iPhone SE in the coming days, marking a significant update to its budget-friendly iPhone, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (the unofficial Apple whisperer). According to sources, the fourth-gen iPhone SE could be announced as early as next week and go on sale later this month. We...

The Super Bowl LIX showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is set for Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 3pm PT/6pm ET. This is an epic rematch of two years ago with Jalen Hurts and the Eagles set to avenge their Super Bowl loss. Will Patrick Mahome and the Chiefs get their coveted...

Even if you’re not at Super Bowl LIX to watch Kendrick Lamar perform at the Apple Music Halftime Show, you can still step inside his world—virtually. Starting today, February 6, Apple Vision Pro users can experience Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “HUMBLE.” in a brand-new VR game, available exclusively on Apple Arcade. The Synth Riders Experience,...

Over the years, Canadians have turned to Google Maps to find the best spots for food, nature, and adventure and this year the game-changing maps is celebrating its 20th birthday. Apple Maps is still playing catch up to Google Maps. Here are some of the most reviewed and photographed locations across Canada, as shared by...

Eve has rolled out updates to its Eve Cam, an Apple HomeKit Secure Video (HKSV) indoor smart camera, improving its functionality and user experience. So what’s new? There’s now motion detection through windows, thanks to image processing, along with clearer night vision that extends up to 5 metres in low-light conditions. The camera now uses...

Amazon is preparing to launch a new AI-powered version of Alexa, with executives set to make a final decision at a “Go/No-go” meeting on February 14, according to people familiar with the matter and internal documents seen by Reuters. Sources say the new Alexa will be smarter, capable of remembering user preferences, making personalized recommendations,...

Parks Canada has reversed a decision encouraging its employees to use Amazon Business for purchasing office supplies, following backlash over the timing of the message. Amazon last month pulled out of Quebec entirely. In a statement to CTV News, the federal agency said “the email that went out yesterday regarding the Amazon Business program for procurement...

Google has rolled out major updates to its Gemini AI models, enhancing their speed, intelligence, and accessibility for developers and users. The updated Gemini 2.0 Flash, known for its speed and low latency, now combines quick processing with the ability to solve more complex problems. It’s available through the Gemini app, Google AI Studio, and...

Bell and Telus are handling Huawei equipment removal differently amid confusion over a federal ban that stalled after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prorogued Parliament. All of its Huawei equipment has been removed from its 5G network said Bell to the Globe and Mail, following Ottawa’s directive. “Our understanding is that 5G equipment is anything that...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has decided to keep its current internet-sharing policy in place—for now. The ruling means that incumbents Rogers, Telus and Bell can continue to resell internet service over each other’s fibre networks at government-mandated rates. However, a final decision is coming this summer, leaving the industry in suspense, reports...