Stories by John Quintet

What You Need to Know: Apple’s new iPhone 17e brings a big performance boost with the A19 chip and the addition of MagSafe, all while doubling the entry-level storage to 256GB. In Canada, the device maintains its predecessor's starting price of $899, offering twice the capacity for the same value as the previous generation. Pre-orders...

Bell and Telus have ended a heated regulatory battle over fibre internet access, marking a sudden truce in a year defined by network-sharing disputes. The two telecom giants agreed on February 23 to withdraw mutual complaints filed with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Each company had previously accused the other of intentionally sabotaging...

Bell has announced a $1 million investment in the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick to address the growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals in Canada. The funding will launch the McKenna Institute Cyber Talent Program powered by Bell Canada, a 12 to 16 week intensive training course. The program is designed to move...

Formula 1 fans in the United States are getting a massive shakeup in how they watch the sport this year. In a rare collab between streaming rivals, Apple TV and Netflix have teamed up to share exclusive Formula 1 content, and it includes a historic live broadcast of the Canadian Grand Prix. Starting this 2026...

Google is rolling out a significant update for Gemini users in Canada, making its 'Personal context' feature available to everyone rather than just paid subscribers. The update allows the AI assistant to reference past conversations to better understand user preferences and specific details. The goal of the feature is to make interactions feel more like...

The makers of ChatGPT, OpenAI, have secured a massive $110 billion US in new investment, boosting its pre-money valuation to $730 billion. The funding round includes $50 billion from Amazon, $30 billion from SoftBank, and $30 billion from NVIDIA, with more investors expected to join. The company is seeing a massive surge in users. ChatGPT...

A group of independent television stations has formally asked the broadcasting regulator to force Meta to compensate them for carrying their news, arguing the tech giant remains subject to the Online News Act despite its current ban on journalism. According to a report by The Globe and Mail, a coalition of about 15 small French...

Google just dropped Nano Banana 2, and it is a clear sign that AI images are getting too real, too fast. This latest model, also known as Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, is designed to bring the studio quality of Google's Pro models to everyday users at much higher speeds. Some of the samples being shared...

A new 90-day analysis from UK-based Opensignal shows that the race for mobile supremacy in Canada has become a statistical dead heat. The report, which tracked network performance from October 1 to December 29, 2025, reveals that the ‘Big 3’ are now separated by slim margins rather than major performance gaps. Telus emerged with the...

Samsung has officially unveiled its Galaxy S26 lineup at Galaxy Unpacked, and pre-orders are now live across Canada. The 2026 series introduces the Privacy Display on the Ultra model and new Now Nudge AI features designed to prioritize human conversations and simplify scheduling. The new devices will be officially released in Canada on March 11,...

Sony has confirmed the four titles coming to PlayStation Plus members in March. The new lineup will be available to download from Tuesday, March 3, until Monday, April 6. The selection features a mix of sports, action, and multiplayer experiences available across PS4 and PS5. Looks like it's a pretty good month for games, especially...

Popular password manager 1Password is raising its rates for individual users this spring. In an email sent to customers today, the company announced that the price for an annual individual subscription will jump from $35.88 USD to $47.88 USD. The new pricing takes effect on March 27, 2026. This marks a significant change for the...