Stories by John Quintet

Netflix Unveils Massive 2025 Lineup with New Shows, Films, and Games

Netflix has revealed its biggest lineup yet for 2025, featuring new films, TV series, reality shows, live events, and games (the upcoming price increase in Canada will be helping to fund this of course). At a special event in Los Angeles, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria highlighted the platform’s commitment to variety, saying, “We...

Rogers Xfinity Launches App TV: Live and Streaming in One Plan

Rogers Xfinity has introduced App TV, which combines live TV and streaming services in one plan. App TV starts at $25 per month and gives Rogers Xfinity Internet customers access to 40+ live and on-demand channels, 20 free ad-supported (FAST) channels, and Netflix Standard with ads. The service works entirely through the Rogers Xfinity Streaming...

Sony to Phase Out PS4 Games from PlayStation Plus: Here’s When

Sony’s PlayStation Plus service is bringing three new games to its February lineup. These games will be available from February 4 to March 3 for all PlayStation Plus members. February 2025 PlayStation Plus Games Payday 3 (PS5) High on Life (PS4, PS5) Pac-Man World Re-Pac (PS4, PS5) That’s not a big or impressive update for...

MLS Returns to Apple TV for 30th Season with New Features

Major League Soccer (MLS) is back on Apple TV for its 30th season, and fans in over 100 countries can now subscribe to MLS Season Pass for full access to every game without blackouts. “MLS Season Pass delivers fans exactly what they want, connecting them with the game they love across all of their devices,...

X Partners with Visa: X Money Wallet for P2P Payments

Social media platform X is moving closer to its goal of becoming an "Everything App." CEO Linda Yaccarino announced on Tuesday that Visa will be the first partner for the upcoming X Money Account, set to debut later this year. The XMoney Account introduces several features aimed at simplifying digital payments, such as secure and...

Google Maps to Rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

Google has confirmed it will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for users within the U.S. using Google Maps. This change comes in response to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 20, his inauguration day, which called for the renaming of the body of water to reflect...

New on Crave: February 2025

Bell Media's Crave has announced its list of new titles and movies coming to the streaming service in February 2025. Highlights include the highly-anticipated third season of HBO's The White Lotus, while season three of Showtime's Yellowjackets will also premiere. Check out the full list of what's coming to Crave in February 2025 below: HBO...

Apple Launches 2025 Black Unity Collection in Canada and Beyond

Apple has launched its 2025 Black Unity Collection to honour Black History Month and celebrate Black culture and community. The collection, entering its fifth year, again includes a new Apple Watch band, a custom watch face, and wallpapers for iPhone and iPad, all inspired by the "rhythm of humanity.” The new Black Unity Sport Loop band...

Apple Moves Veteran Exec to Fix Siri, Revamp AI Efforts: Report

Apple is making big changes to improve Siri and its artificial intelligence efforts, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Kim Vorrath, a company veteran with 36 years at Apple, has been moved to the AI and machine learning team, reporting to AI chief John Giannandrea. Vorrath is known for handling tough projects like the original iPhone...

Freedom Mobile Sets End Date for Canada-US-Mexico Promo Plans

Videotron’s Freedom Mobile has now set an end date for its Canada-US-Mexico promo plans. The Freedom Mobile website states January 27 as the last day to get the following Canada-US-Mexico 5G plans: $35/50GB $45/75GB + 10GB Roam Beyond $55/100GB + 20GB Roam Beyond $29/10GB The January 27 end date is the same date posted by...

New 2025 Tesla Model Y Launches in Canada: Pricing and What’s New

Tesla has launched its new Model Y refresh (codenamed ‘Juniper’) in Canada and the United States. The late Thursday evening launch brings the new Model Y to Canada, while the existing Model Y is still available. The debut comes after recent price increases to the Model 3 and Model Y, plus a stated February 1...

Epic Covers Apple Fees to Boost iOS Game Store in Europe

Epic Games is taking some big steps to expand its mobile game store, focusing on iOS devices in Europe, thanks to regulatory changes under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The plan includes the launch of a free games program, starting with Bloons TD 6 and Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee. Epic plans to cover...