Stories by John Quintet

Amazon is rolling out Rufus, its generative AI-powered shopping assistant to Canada, finally. The expansion sees Rufus come to Canada after being made available in the U.S., UK and India, where customers have already asked the AI assistant “tens of millions of questions." Rufus was first announced in the U.S. back in February of this...

Yesterday, Apple unveiled its M4 iMac, the first of its three Mac announcements this week. Today, Apple has unveiled the new Mac mini, which has significant upgrades compared to before. Powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, the new Mac mini delivers 1.8x faster CPU and 2.2x faster GPU performance compared to the previous M1...

The federal NDP is calling out Rogers for hiking prices and misleading customers. On Monday, Brian Masse, the NDP critic for Innovation, Science and Industry, demanded the Liberal government take action, warning that Rogers should reverse its price increases or be banned from federal contracts. Recently, some Rogers customers complained that their bills went up...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) last week approved the addition of Uvagut TV, an Inuit-language channel, to the basic TV package available across Canada. The channel, run by the Nunavut Independent Television Network, focuses on programming in Inuktut, offering culturally relevant content for Inuit communities. The inclusion of Uvagut TV not only serves...

Apple today introduced a new M4 iMac, with more upgrades to come this week. Today also saw its Apple Magic accessories get USB-C support, ditching the legacy Lightning connector. For the Magic Mouse, it also gets USB-C but the most ridiculous charging port location remains, still at the bottom of the mouse. This still means...

Apple has just dropped iOS 18.1 for iPhone, iPadOS 18.1 for iPad and macOS Sequoia 15.1, introducing its first set of Apple Intelligence features for those with an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, or iPad and Mac with M1 or later. For Canadians, Apple Intelligence is only available when you change settings to US English....

A jury in Delaware awarded Apple $250 in a lawsuit against Masimo Corp., finding that some of the company's older smartwatches infringed on Apple Watch design patents. The verdict is the latest chapter in a heated dispute between the two companies over smartwatch tech. Apple attorney John Desmarais told jurors during closing arguments, “We’re not...

Telus has announced the completion of a major data infrastructure overhaul, marking a significant advancement in its partnership with Google Cloud and cloud solution provider, Onix. The transition from fragmented, on-premise systems to a unified cloud-based platform aims to improve data accessibility, reduce energy consumption, and enable AI-powered solutions to bring better customer experiences and...

Apple recently tested a prediabetes management app with select employees, according to reporting by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The app aims to help users track food intake and lifestyle changes while showing how different foods impact blood sugar levels, encouraging healthier habits. Participants in the test earlier this year had to verify their prediabetes status through...

The Ottawa Convention Centre has signed a 10-year naming rights deal with Rogers, rebranding the venue as Rogers Centre Ottawa. Formerly, it was named the Shaw Centre. We know that Rogers previously acquired Shaw, so naturally the naming would eventually change. “We are excited to announce this incredible partnership with Rogers Communications,” said Jim Armour,...

Bell Media has announced its list of new shows and movies coming to Crave in November 2024. In November, HBO debuts the highly anticipated series Dune: Prophecy on November 17. Fans of comedy can catch Conan Without Borders (Seasons 1-2) streaming starting November 29. The month wraps up with the premiere of the critically acclaimed...

OnePlus has officially unveiled its latest operating system, OxygenOS 15, emphasizing fast performance, sleek design, and advanced AI features. This release continues the company’s mission of delivering a "Fast & Smooth" experience while addressing user feedback to enhance functionality and design. This update is based on Android 15 for OnePlus phones. Arthur Lam, Director of...