Stories by John Quintet

Rogers and Fido were the first to share their Black Friday deals for 2024, and today Bell and Virgin Plus did the same, followed by Telus and Koodo. Here are Telus Black Fridays deals for 2024, according to the company's website. There are savings on last year's iPhone 15, along with discounts on the Galaxy...

Amazon's eero Outdoor 7 Wi-Fi device has launched in Canada, and promises to keep outdoor spaces as connected as indoors. Designed to withstand Canada’s extreme weather, the eero Outdoor 7 operates in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 55°C and is resistant to dust, rain, and snow. The eero Outdoor 7 offers Wi-Fi 7 technology and...

Freedom Mobile has added nearly 180 new 5G sites in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, including areas with 5G+ technology for faster speeds and better coverage. These upgrades, completed in recent months, will extend Freedom’s 5G network to over 1 million more people, the company said on Monday. Existing customers will see expanding coverage in...

Apple is gearing up to release a second-generation AirTag, nearly four years after the original tracker launched in 2021. AirTag has been indispensable for tracking luggage, kids, pets and your keys. According to Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman, the new AirTag, code-named B589, is expected to hit the market by mid-2025 and will bring several key...

Jake Paul’s hyped-up showdown with boxing legend Mike Tyson smashed records on Netflix, with 60 million households tuning in live around the globe, revealed the streaming service on Saturday. The fight peaked at 65 million concurrent streams, making it one of the platform’s most-watched live sports events ever. That was despite Netflix pausing at one...

The federal government is investing $1.8 million to expand high-speed Internet to rural areas in eastern Ontario. Cogeco has landed the contract and will connect 949 households in four communities in the Township of Champlain: Cassburn, Henrys Corner, McAlpine, and L’Orignal. "Easier access to high-speed Internet is a game changer for education, health care and...

Ontario is investing up to $100 million in a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to deliver high-speed internet to 15,000 rural and remote homes, as announced on Thursday. The deal’s per-home rough cost of $6,667 per location raised questions, but the province clarified the breakdown of expenses, which includes infrastructure, accessibility, and Indigenous engagement. According to...

Rogers has revealed its Black Friday deals for 2024 on its website, offering discounts on smartphones, tablets, plans and more. Below, you'll find an overview of what's available from Rogers for Black Friday this year. Most of the deals require you to sign a 24-month term, either on financing on a Save & Return plan...

The Ontario government is partnering with SpaceX's Starlink to bring high-speed satellite internet to 15,000 homes and businesses that don’t have reliable access, especially in remote, rural, and northern parts of the province. The new Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) program will start in June 2025, aiming to close internet service gaps. “Our government is pleased...

Amazon announced on Thursday that it has sold over 250 million Fire TV devices worldwide and is expanding its lineup with new and upgraded models, with Canada getting some new models. The new Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series is Amazon’s latest high-end TV, featuring sharp picture quality and enhanced sound. This model uses a QLED...

Apple has released Final Cut Pro 11, an update to its video editing software, available now for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The latest version includes new features like "Magnetic Mask," which lets users isolate people or objects in a clip without a green screen, and "Transcribe to Captions," an automatic captioning tool. These tools, powered...

Image: Telus Health MyCare Clinic in Toronto Telus Health has opened a new primary care clinic in downtown Toronto, combining virtual and in-person care options to address the city’s shortage of family doctors. The Telus Health MyCare Union clinic, located at 25 York Street, can take up to 6,000 new patients, with expansion plans for...