Stories by John Quintet

Apple has released its Public Beta builds for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and more. The release of iOS 18 Public Beta comes after Apple re-released iOS 18 beta 3 today for developers with a new build. These Public Beta builds allow anyone to test these early software versions for free. Here's how to...

Uber is launching a new safety feature aimed at increasing seat belt usage among riders. Starting tomorrow, July 16, 2024, audio seat belt reminders will be introduced across Canada to encourage passengers to buckle up, the company told iPhone in Canada in a statement. According to Transport Canada data, Uber says 300 lives could be...

Telus had some “promotional” plans that were set to end of July 14, and as of today, the company has increased the price of its premium 5G+ plans, which have the fastest download speeds of up to 2 Gbps. Check out the changes below: $35 talk and text $65/75GB (new activations only) - 5G Essential...

Flanker brands from Rogers, Telus and Bell continue to align their plans, to nobody’s surprise. After seeing price increases from Fido and Koodo, Bell’s Virgin Plus has again tweaked its plans to align with its competitors. Here are Virgin Plus’ current plans for bring your own device: $39/20GB ($5 decrease; was $44) $44/40GB (new; matches...

Details of the next flagship Sonos soundbar have leaked in detail, with info once again coming from The Verge (unofficial Sonos whisperers). The new soundbar based on the Sonos Arc is codenamed ‘Lasso’ and will feature completely redesigned parts and speaker drivers, offering better performance including better bass. Also new, this soundbar will be the...

Rogers has shared a new TV ad coming your way, featuring American actor John Krasinski (known from The Office) lip syncing and dancing to “Shake It Off (Taylor’s Version)” from Taylor Swift, while he’s on a boat on Lake Simcoe in Ontario. The cringey ad shows Krasinski showing off his dance moves on a boat, thinking...

New BritBox titles are coming in August 2024. Highlights include Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh in Killing Eve, with seasons 3 and 4 arriving on August 6 and 13, respectively. Bridget Christie’s new comedy-drama, The Change, debuts on August 1. The BritBox Original crime series, Granite Harbour, returns for a second season on August 15....

Amazon has announced some extra free games for Prime Gaming subscribers, as part of Prime Day celebrations on July 16-17. The three extra games include: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Chivalry 2 and Rise of the Tomb Raider. The extra free games will be available to claim on July 16 at 12am PT /...

Google Maps has launched Immersive View in Canada, allowing users to virtually explore five major cities: Montreal, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton. The feature first launched in the U.S. back in October of last year, but has now expanded to Canada. This new feature leverages advanced computer vision and AI to create lifelike, multi-dimensional experiences,...

Apple has introduced a new feature allowing users to transfer their photos and videos directly from Google Photos to iCloud Photos. The service is available to Apple account holders in over 240 countries and regions. The new process eliminates the need to download files before transferring them, making it so much easier. The transfer process...

The CBC has approved future bonuses for its executives and non-unionized staff, as revealed in the state broadcaster's latest annual review. On June 25, the CBC discreetly posted a notice on its website, announcing the approval of another round of bonuses, just days after the latest parliamentary session ended, first reported by La Presse. These...

Microsoft has officially dropped its observer role on the board of OpenAI, while Apple has decided not to take up a similar position, claim sources speaking to the Financial Times. It was rumoured that Apple was set to gain an observer seat on the OpenAI board, with longtime executive Phil Schiller to lead that role...