Stories by John Quintet

Elon Musk has confirmed that Neuralink has successfully installed its implant into a second human participant. Musk disclosed this development on a ridiculously-long podcast with Lex Fridman. Fridman started the podcast by congratulating Musk on the historic milestone of Neuralink’s first human implant. "Thanks," Musk responded, before adding, "And we just obviously have our second...

Telus-owned Public Mobile is offering yet another ‘winback’ plan, aimed at users who left the company for a rival. The winback deal says you can save 20% off select plans for 6 months, specifically any plan $29/month or higher, when you resubscribe. Of course, recently Public Mobile changed its plans and eliminated most of their...

Apple has expanded the ability to add an Apple Account card to Apple Wallet in Canada, a feature that previously was only available in the US from two years ago, according to MacRumors, as spotted by Nicolás Álvarez. What the heck does this do? It essentially brings your Apple Account balance to Apple Wallet, allowing...

It’s August and that means back-to-school offers and deals are here. When it comes to our telecoms, they always market some special “deals” for students. Rogers and Fido have had some student offers and bundles available recently so here’s an overview of the special “deals” listed on the Rogers and Fido websites. Most hardware deals...

Telus has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting growth in mobile phone additions and net income. The company reported a total mobile and fixed customer growth of 332,000, a record for Q2 and an increase of 39,000 from the previous year. "In the second quarter, our team built upon our...

Apple has released its financial results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter, ending June 29, 2024. The company reported a quarterly revenue of $85.8 billion, marking a 5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Quarterly earnings per diluted share rose to $1.40, an 11 percent year-over-year increase. "Apple is pleased to announce...

Nova Scotians in areas lacking cell service will soon experience improved connectivity due to the province's largest ever investment in cellular infrastructure. Over the next two years, existing infrastructure will be upgraded and additional towers will be constructed, by Rogers. "Nova Scotians need reliable cell service. It’s no longer a luxury; it’s a matter of...

The City of Owen Sound Transit in Ontario has announced it is now integrated into the Montreal-based Transit app, bringing riders easy access to real-time bus arrival information, available on the web or on mobile. Real-time service alerts and bus updates, including delays, cancellations and changes, can be found by downloading the Transit app, free...

Montreal based BCE Inc., the parent company of Bell, announced its financial results for its fiscal Q2 of 2024 on Thursday, seeing growth in several areas. "Bell's Q2 results reflect the Bell team's disciplined execution and continued ability to navigate an evolving marketplace," said Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada, in...

Earlier this month, Telus told numerous call centre workers in Ontario they had to relocate by October, or find new jobs or accept layoffs. Telus plans to close its call centre in Barrie. These employees, part of the United Steelworkers union (USW), protested the company's decision in the streets of Toronto, and supported by similar...

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced Rogers as the Presenting Sponsor of its 49th edition and the TIFF People’s Choice Awards. The partnership begins with a VIP event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville on September 3, ahead of the annual film festival that runs from September 5-15 of this year. Rogers...

A new AI product named "Friend" has been launched on International Friendship Day, designed to assist users in conversations by suggesting responses based on the user's input. The device, priced at $99 USD or $139.91 CAD (after conversion), does not require a subscription. But it does need your iPhone or iPad and an internet connection,...