Stories by John Quintet
The ‘Return of Xbox’: Why Microsoft is Dropping its Corporate Gaming Name
According to a report from The Verge, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has officially begun dismantling the Microsoft Gaming corporate brand, announcing during an internal town hall that the division will return to its original Xbox identity. Sources familiar with the meeting shared that Sharma is prioritizing a "return of Xbox" to correct previous strategic missteps....
Bell Hikes Wireless Prices: New Plans Get 2 Gbps Speeds and HD Video Upgrades
Bell has made some changes to its wireless plan lineup on Thursday, and we’re seeing prices increase compared to earlier this month. Here are the changes to Bell’s plans as of April 23, 2026: $60/60GB (was $55/80GB) $65/100GB (was $60; adds US) Canada-US $80/175GB (was $65) Canada-US-Mexico $95/250GB (was $85) Global (65 countries) Now, the...
Koodo Slashes Data on Canada-US-Mexico Plan to Match Fido and Virgin Plus
Telus flanker brand Koodo has made a small tweak to its plans list today, reducing the data on its Canada-US-Mexico plan. Now, with rivals Fido and Virgin Plus offering 60GB, we predicted Koodo would do the same, and they have, as expected. Here are plans from Koodo after autopay and bring your own device discounts:...
The CEO Who Crashed Canadian Cell Phone Prices Wants to Go Even Further
The head of Freedom Mobile says Canadian wireless providers need to drop their costs to better serve customers as the industry faces increased pressure to lower monthly bills. Pierre Karl Péladeau, the CEO of Quebecor, addressed a Calgary business crowd on Wednesday to discuss the shifting landscape of the Canadian telecom market. Since Quebecor acquired...
Public Mobile Slashes Data on Popular $35 Canada-US-Mexico Plan
Telus prepaid brand Public Mobile has made a minor tweak to its plans to cut a hefty amount data off its $35/80GB Canada-US-Mexico promo plan, which ended on April 21. Here are Public Mobile’s plans as of writing: $22/0GB 4G $25/3GB 4G $27/10GB 4G $30/20GB 4G $35/35GB (was 80GB) 5G $40/100GB Canada-US-Mexico 5G $45/175GB Canada-US-Mexico...
Koodo Just Cut Its $40 Plan From 60GB to 20GB — Here’s What’s Changing
Koodo has updated its plans list after rivals Fido and Virgin Plus updated their own plans this week. Here are plans from Koodo after autopay and bring your own device discounts: $40/20GB (was 60GB) $45/60GB (new) $50/80GB Canada-US-Mexico (ends today) $55/100GB As we told you earlier today, Virgin Plus and its Canada-US-Mexico plan is priced...
Freedom Mobile Just Raised Prices on Its Best Wireless Plans by $20
Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile continues to tweak its wireless plans and after reducing data on its $35 plan earlier this week, it has now increased prices for its top-end plans. Here are Freedom Mobile’s wireless prices after autopay and bring your own phone discounts, as of April 22, 2026: $35/25GB + 1GB Roam Beyond $40/100GB +...
Amazon Seized 15 Million Fake Products Last Year. Here’s How It Says It Finds Them
Amazon is leaning heavily on artificial intelligence to clean up its marketplace, according to the company’s 2026 Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report, released on Wednesday. The retail giant revealed it blocked hundreds of millions of fake reviews in 2025 before they ever reached the site. The company is also going after the people behind the scams....
What’s New on Netflix Canada: May 2026
Netflix Canada is set for a big month this May, featuring a historic live MMA event, the return of fan-favourite series, and a collection of award-winning films. From the long-awaited showdown between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano to the second season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, here is everything arriving on and departing...
Apple’s Next CEO John Ternus: “We are About to Change the World Again”
Apple is entering a massive new chapter as incoming CEO John Ternus prepares to take the lead from Tim Cook this September. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Ternus recently shared his vision with employees, expressing high energy for what is coming next at Apple (we heard already from Cook about his health and future...
Official My Fizz App Arrives on iPhone with Android Version Coming Soon
Fizz customers finally have a simpler way to manage their mobile and internet services on the go. The company has unofficially launched its new My Fizz app on the Apple App Store, giving iPhone users a dedicated tool to handle their accounts without needing to log in through a mobile browser. While the iOS version...
TD Bank’s New Google Feature Means You’ll Never Share Your Card Number Again
TD Bank has rolled out a new security update for its credit cardholders, becoming the first bank in Canada to support Virtual Card Numbers through Google. You can now use this feature when shopping on Google Chrome or within apps on both iOS and Android. The tech basically swaps your real credit card number for...