Stories by John Quintet

The Competition Bureau is suing Rogers, accusing the company of misleading customers with its "unlimited data" claims for its Infinite mobile plans. Rogers advertises these plans as offering unlimited data, but the Bureau says that's not the case. After customers use up their monthly data allotment, their internet speeds are slowed down—or "throttled"—by over 99%....

Apple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell that could recognize faces and unlock doors automatically, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The advanced device would use facial recognition technology, similar to Face ID on iPhones, to scan a homeowner’s face and wirelessly connect to a deadbolt smart lock. The system is expected to work with...

Bell has reached a milestone in Canadian broadband with the successful trial of 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) fibre technology, which took place with Nokia at Bell’s Advanced Technical Lab in Montreal. This marks the first time this next-gen fibre broadband tech has been tested in Canada, setting the stage for faster, more efficient internet...

Disney+ Canada has released its list of new shows and movies coming to the streaming service in January 2025. Highlights include Goosebumps: The Vanishing, A Real Bug's Life: Season 2, and Nightbitch. Check out the full list below of what's new on Disney+ Canada in January 2025 below: January 1 Vow of Silence: The Assassination...

Amazon has officially announced new, eco-friendly packaging for its devices, including Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV. If you've recently purchased one of these devices, you'll likely have seen the new paper packaging. The updated design uses 30% more recycled fibre and cuts ink use by 60%, replacing bleached boxes with a natural brown kraft look....

If you were a former Rogers business customer, there’s some enticing ‘winback’ offers being tossed out right now to regain your business. The latest deal is a $25/month plan with 150GB of data that includes talk, text and data in Canada, US and Mexico. According to details shared on RFD, the offer is actually a...

Free ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV is celebrating its second anniversary in Canada this month with impressive growth. The service is a subsidiary of media giant Paramount. The platform now has 243 channels (double its launch offering) and more than 50,000 hours of free live and on-demand content, including movies, shows, news, and music. Pluto...

Last month, Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile launched a Change.org petition urging Rogers, Telus and Bell to drop their overpriced roaming fees. Fast forward nearly a month later, Freedom Mobile announced today its petition has reached nearly 30,000 signatures, with numbers continuing to “grow steadily”. "This strong public response reinforces what we've been hearing from consumers across...

Last month, Apple announced it had partnered with various airlines, including Air Canada to let customers share their Find My item locations with employees. This means employees will then be able to locate your bag that has an AirTag inside, for example. On Monday morning, Apple announced this integration with AirTags and Air Canada will...

Rogers has taken a big step toward becoming the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which owns major sports franchises such as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors. On December 12, Rogers and Bell received a “no-action letter” from Canada’s Competition Bureau. This means the Bureau doesn’t plan to block Rogers’...

Apple is working on a new version of its Magic Mouse, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter. The redesign aims to address modern needs and fix longstanding issues, including the much-criticized bottom-facing charging port that prevents the mouse from being used while it charges. This bottom Lightning port (well, USB-C now)...

The CRTC is making changes to its Broadband Fund to fast-track high-speed Internet and cellphone services more quickly for remote areas. These updates come after a review in 2023, which included feedback from all stakeholders. One change focuses on speeding up the application process and making it easier for companies to secure funding. This means...