Stories by John Quintet

TikTok has launched a new Group Chat feature, letting users watch videos with friends and also make comments. The group chat feature supports up to 32 participants, offering real-time interactions such as watching, commenting, and reacting to videos at the same time. The Group Chat feature includes safety measures for younger users says TikTok, as...

Last year, an ongoing proposed class action lawsuit against Bell and Ontario, sought $150 million in damages for the telecom’s collect call system within Ontario jails, which alleged high calling rates compared to other provinces. Both Bell and province refused to reveal profits they made from inmates. But now, new disclosures revealed by Bell forced...

Rogers-owned Fido has tweaked its 60GB plan, adding unlimited long distance to seven countries (that's after removing it and bringing it back yet again). The $49/60GB plan after automatic payments discount was updated late last week to now include unlimited calls and texts to the US, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, and UK. Last...

Conflict of Interest Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein confirmed that his office is not investigating the ArriveCan app scandal, as it's out of his jurisdiction. Speaking to MPs at the public accounts committee last Thursday, von Finckenstein stated, "No person subject to the act or the code were involved in this matter, and we have no...

If you're shopping for back to school deals, our 'Big 3' telecoms have some 'deals' available on their websites. We previously shared deals from Rogers and Fido and also Telus and Koodo. Here are the latest student promotions from Bell and its flanker brand Virgin Plus, below. Phone Deals Bell: iPhone 15 Pro Max for...

SpaceX has launched a new Starlink promotion in Canada, which offers its hardware dish for $99, saving you 80% off, or $400 compared to the regular price of $499 (via Tesla North). This promo is only available in select provinces and didn’t apply in our area, but the $299 refurbished dish price remains. Starlink monthly...

Tesla has introduced the CaraokeMic in Canada, priced at $315. Today’s launch also includes the USA, as this accessory was previously first launched exclusively in China back in 2022, reports Tesla North. This new accessory allows drivers and passengers to elevate their karaoke experience by using their favourite media apps on both the front and...

Have you been waiting for a Mac mini refresh from Apple? You might not need to wait much longer, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Sources tell Gurman a new Mac mini is coming later this year, slated to be Apple’s “smallest desktop computer yet,” part of the company’s shift to AI-capable chips, part of a...

The landmark antitrust ruling against Google on Monday disrupts a long-standing tech partnership. Judge Amit Mehta stated that Alphabet's $26 billion US in payments to make its search engine the default option on smartphones and web browsers effectively prevented any other competitors from succeeding in the market. The case centres on Google's exclusive deal to...

Starting in the 2024-25 school year, cell phones will be banned during class time in all K-12 schools across Saskatchewan, a move the province says aims to improve student engagement and focus. “Technology has its place, but too often, cell phones are taking students’ attention away from what they should be learning,” Education Minister Jeremy...

Rogers is the presenting sponsor of Taylor Swift’s upcoming The Eras Tour in Canada, set to take place this fall in Toronto and Vancouver. To drum up buzz for the concerts, Rogers launched a national contest to win tickets to the Taylor Swift concert, which has become one of the hottest (and insanely overpriced) tickets...

Google has announced the release of its latest Nest Thermostat, the fourth-generation model, available for pre-order today at $379.99 in Canada. The new thermostat includes one Nest Temperature Sensor (to manage hot and cold spots in your home) and is available for pre-order in Polished Silver, Obsidian, and Gold. The new generation is Matter-certified. The...