Stories by John Quintet

Sonos has announced updates to its app, with the iOS version available today, September 19, and the Android update scheduled for Tuesday, September 24. The updates bring a range of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience, as part of Sonos’ attempt to fix its new app which has been plagued with...

Nintendo’s original Switch is aging and still being sold, but a predecessor is due soon, as the portable console is already 7.5 years old. Now, photos of what appear to be factory prototypes for the Nintendo Switch 2 have leaked online, originating from a Chinese social media site and shared on Reddit. The images show...

Apple lifted its reviews embargo today for its iPhone 16 series smartphones, offering a first glimpse of media reviews (temporary loaner units) ahead of this Friday’s launch. We already shared a roundup of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus reviews, but here’s a recap of iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max reviews: Austin...

YouTube has announced a range of new AI-powered tools and community-building features aimed at making the platform's creative ecosystem even better than before. The updates were revealed at the 2024 Made On YouTube event held today in New York City, where the company showcased new ways for creators to expand their audiences, generate revenue, and...

Rogers today announced it will buy out Bell’s 37.5% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) for $4.7 billion CAD. Rogers will now have majority control with 75% of MLSE, making it a powerful owner of Canada's biggest pro sports teams. “MLSE is one of the most prestigious sports and entertainment organizations in...

Statistics Canada has introduced a new approach to tracking cellular service prices, aiming to provide a more accurate picture of what Canadians pay for wireless services. Back in July, we told you StatsCan was set to change how it tracked wireless pricing in Canada, and now we have some more details. The updated Cellular Services...

Eve Systems has launched the Matter version of its Eve Light Switch, available in Canada for $69.95. The new switch allows direct control via iOS 18 from iPhone 15 Pro and all models of iPhone 16 without the need for a home hub, making it a first in its category. The Eve Light Switch brings...

Conservative MP Michael Barrett questioned the federal government’s $2.14 billion investment in Telesat, asking SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on social media, "How much would it cost to provide Starlink to every Canadian household without high-speed internet?" Musk replied, "Less than half that amount." Following Barrett’s comments, Liberals have defended the investment. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of...

Apple has officially released iOS 18 for download for iPhone today, as promised. It's starting to roll out in Canada and should be available any minute now. Update: Now live in Canada as of 10:06am PT/1:o6pm ET. Despite the hype of Apple Intelligence at WWDC, the AI feature won’t officially launch in Canada until December...

Apple has updated its iPhone Repair & Service page with prices for fixing iPhone 16 series smartphones, when it comes to cracked screens, back glass, rear cameras and battery replacements (via MacRumors). Last year, we saw repair costs for the iPhone 15 Pro Max drop compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. This year, costs...

Ron McKenzie, Chief Technology and Information Officer at Rogers, announced his retirement on Friday. McKenzie shared the news on LinkedIn, reflecting on his long tech career. “It’s been an incredible journey and an honour to be part of our industry, helping to bring technological advancements that have truly changed the way we live and connect,”...

Looks like you won’t be getting iconic Apple logo stickers in your iPhone 16 box, as the company has killed that longstanding tradition. Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro will not include Apple stickers in box. The company stated that stickers will now only be available upon request when purchasing...