Stories by John Quintet

Pluto TV has expanded its offerings by introducing the Realmadrid TV channel in Canada. Starting today, Canadian fans of the iconic Spanish football club, Real Madrid C.F., can immerse themselves in exclusive content related to one of the world’s most celebrated clubs. The newly launched Realmadrid TV channel will host a wide variety of programming...

The cross-platform and secure messaging app, Telegram, launched back in 2013, from founder Pavel Durov and his broker Nikolai. Drove has maintained Telegram as a free chatting app that offers end-to-end encryption, while the company does not give in to government requests to ensure its users are able to communicate freely. Pavel revealed the biggest...

A TikTok memo to employees says the company is ready for a legal war if a passed U.S. bill forces the app to be banned or sold off. “This is an unprecedented deal worked out between the Republican Speaker and President Biden,” wrote Michael Beckerman, TikTok’s head of public policy for the Americas, according to...

Today kicks off the 2024 NHL playoffs as 16 teams battle it out for the Stanley Cup, with playoff hockey marking the best time of the year for fans, especially since we have four Canadian teams in the postseason this year. How to watch and stream the 2024 NHL playoffs in Canada? You’ll be able...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has seen some customers jump ship from the company, after it announced it was ending its legacy rewards program, instead shifting everyone over to the new Public Points program. Now, some customers that left Public Mobile are receiving some ‘winback’ offers to lure them back to the company. But the one deal...

Air Canada has announced the expansion of its in-flight entertainment offerings with the introduction of three new Live TV sports channels from Rogers-owned Sportsnet and Quebecor’s TVA Sports. The addition of Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet East is available today on select flights, coinciding with the kickoff of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. TVA Sports will join...

Telus has unveiled a new environmental offer, "Buy One, Plant One," aimed at adding to reforestation efforts during Earth Month, when customers buy an Android device. From April 18 through May 16, Telus pledges to plant a tree for each new or certified pre-owned Android device purchased by new, returning, or business customers, committing to...

Meta has announced its artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI, has started rolling out in Canada for English users. Meta AI is free and is now available in WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and soon Quest 3. You can get started by tapping the blue circle icon found in these apps or by...

The ArriveCan app saga continues, as in a rare occurrence, Kristian Firth, co-founder of GC Strategies and a contractor for the controversial project, was subjected to a rare reprimand in the House of Commons. He was ordered back to Parliament after previously refusing to answer questions in front of MPs. On Wednesday, he also revealed...

Another year, and another Tim Hortons Roll Up the Rim “technical error” has resulted in winners falsely being notified they won a prize. The latest Roll Up the Rim contest mistakenly emailed customers informing they had won a $55,000 boat prize, but later detailing it was fake news. The error was blamed on a technical...

The federal government's Budget 2024 announced on Tuesday afternoon plans to make it easier to switch plans when it comes to cellphone, internet and home phone. Changes are set to amend the Telecommunications Act to simplify the process for Canadians to renew or switch plans from telecoms. This plan is a direct response to the...

Amazon MGM Studios, in collaboration with Vermilion Films, Sony Music Vision, and Sony Music Entertainment Canada, is set to release a documentary on the life of the iconic superstar and pride of Canada, Celine Dion. The film ‘I am: Celine Dion' is directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor and will stream globally on Prime...