Stories by John Quintet

Canadian mobile subscribers are using more data than ever before, according to new statistics from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). In the fourth quarter of 2023, the average monthly data usage per subscriber reached 7.92 GB, more than double the amount recorded three years ago, touted the industry group, the Canadian Telecommunications Association....

The United States has raised concerns over a new Canadian fee imposed on American streaming companies, arguing it "disproportionately" benefits Canadian interests. This week, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) mandated that foreign streaming services, such as Netflix and Spotify, give 5% of their Canadian revenues to support local news and Canadian content. Members...

Google has announced a significant update to its AI-powered research and writing assistant, NotebookLM, expanding it globally, including Canada. The tool also gets an upgrade, now leveraging Gemini 1.5 Pro. Last summer, Google introduced NotebookLM to assist users in understanding complex material, making new connections, and accelerating the drafting process. Users can upload various sources,...

Apple has announced the addition of seven new games to Apple Arcade, increasing its list of games to over 200 titles without ads or in-app purchases. Today, four games have been launched: "Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse," "Return to Monkey Island+," "Tomb of the Mask+," and "Fabulous - Wedding Disaster+." In July, three more games...

The overhyped Humane Ai Pin was designed by two former Apple employees and has backing from major investors. But the idea and execution of the device has just hit a stage that can only be compared to a dumpster fire. The AI gadget is supposed to read out answers to your questions, but it doesn't...

Over the past week, Telus has been slowly detailing its investments in various communities in B.C. and Ontario, with millions to spent to expand 5G and its PureFibre networks. Today, Telus earmarked $11 million into Saanich on Vancouver Island in B.C., while yesterday it said it would pledge $24 million in Burnaby on Vancouver’s Lower...

Eve launched the Eve Blinds Collection first in the United States, offering made-to-measure smart blinds. This new range of custom-made smart shades, powered by Eve MotionBlinds motors, can be ordered through the Eve website. Additionally, Eve has made the Matter-compatible Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds available globally, allowing users to easily motorize their...

A B.C. man has been ordered to pay $186,952 in damages after a B.C. Supreme Court Justice concluded he was the driver responsible for crashing into Telus’ central office in Houston, located just over 300 km west of Prince George. On May 27, Justice Jasmin Ahmad ruled against A.J. William Fuller, who had denied being...

Xplore has announced it has secured debt and equity financing to expand its fibre-to-the-home network and 5G technology upgrades for fixed wireless networks. "This investment will allow Xplore to deliver top-tier broadband to more rural communities in Canada," stated Fran Shammo, Xplore's Executive Chairman, in a statement. "This agreement marks a significant milestone for Xplore...

The CRTC has announced significant progress in implementing the Online Streaming Act, formerly known as Bill C-11. The Act, which amends the Broadcasting Act, mandates the CRTC to update the Canadian broadcasting framework and ensure that online streaming services such as Netflix and more, contribute to Canadian and Indigenous content. Following the adoption of the...

The flanker brands of Rogers, Telus and Bell—Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus—have started to align their wireless plans again. Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus all have the same $34/20GB plan for bring your own device, along with $39/40GB and $44/50GB plans. The differences lie in Fido offering a $54/60GB plan and Virgin Plus offering a...

Pictured from left to right: Charlene Gavel (SaskTel President and CEO), The Honourable Gudie Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and Jim Lemaigre (MLA for Athabasca) The federal government has announced up to $160 million in federal funding to enhance connectivity in underserved communities and roads...