Stories by John Quintet

OpenAI has announced a new way to edit AI-generated images using its DALL·E image tool, right within ChatGPT. A new editor interface within the DALL·E platform right within ChatGPT on iOS, Android and the web is now available for paid users. Editing an AI-generated image is super easy. You just highlight parts of your image,...

Uber has unveiled its annual report on rider ratings across Canada, revealing the cities with the best-rated riders. For the third year in a row, Red Deer claims the title of having the country's highest-rated riders, based on punctuality, politeness, organization, and respect during Uber rides. This year’s report revealed some shifts among the top-ranked...

Samsung announced today that its latest Galaxy AI update is now available for an expanded lineup of devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Tab S9 series, Galaxy Buds2 Series, Galaxy Buds FE, and Watch FE. This Galaxy AI update was supposed to roll out for these devices from the...

Global Finance magazine has awarded Scotiabank the title of 'Best Bank in Canada' for 2024. These Best Bank Awards recognize financial institutions that offer a wide range of services, tech innovation and long-term reliability. "We are proud to have been recognized by Global Finance as the Best Bank in Canada," said Scott Thomson, President and...

OpenAI announced on Monday it no longer requires an account or sign up for people to use its ChatGPT AI chatbot. “You can use ChatGPT instantly, without needing to sign-up,” said OpenAI yesterday. "We're rolling this out gradually, with the aim to make AI accessible to anyone curious about its capabilities." There are now over...

The federal government continues to support Ottawa-based Telecast’s satellite internet project, known as Lightspeed. On March 28, 2024, Telesat received a letter from Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, detailing the federal government’s agreement to loan Telesat $2.14 billion for the Lightspeed low-Earth orbit high speed satellite internet project. The 15-year loan was...

Telus-owned Public Mobile recently announced its legacy rewards program is ending in May, with a switch coming to move customers to its newer Public Points program. Many customers who favoured the old rewards program were upset at this change, as it they felt it violated the original Public Mobile promise of keeping it around as...

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has a prepaid flash sale right now, offering $29 in credit. Freedom says when customers activate on a prepaid plan $24/month or higher with Digital Discount, they will get a $29 credit on their third month of service. “That’s better than a free month!”, says Freedom Mobile. The following plans are eligible:...

Apple has filed a lawsuit against former employee Andrew Aude, over allegations of sharing confidential company information with external parties, specifically journalists. The case accuses Aude of a comprehensive breach of the Intellectual Property Agreement he had with Apple, alongside other serious accusations. Apple's filing states (via MacRumors), "Despite his contractual and other legal obligations,...

Amazon’s Prime Video has announced its list of new shows and movies coming to the streaming service in Canada for April 2024. Highlights include the post-apocalyptic series Fallout, based on the popular video game franchise, to go with Luxe Listings Toronto, the romantic comedy Música and also The Beekeeper featuring Jason Statham. Oscar-nominated film The...

Four Ontario school boards—Toronto District School Board (TDSB), Peel District School Board (PDSB), Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), and Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)—have launched a lawsuit against Meta (owners of Facebook and Instagram), SnapChat, and TikTok. The lawsuit accuses these tech giants of designing social media platforms that are "disrupting student learning and...

Paramount+ Canada has announced its new titles coming to the streaming service in April 2024. Highlights include the season 5 premiere of Star Trek: Discovery, to go with an original series premiere of Dora, while the movie Which Brings Me to You arrives on April 19. Check out the full list of what's new on...