Stories by John Quintet

The most anticipated week on the golf calendar kicks off tomorrow as the 2026 Masters Tournament begins at Augusta National on Thursday, April 9. For Canadian fans, following the action is easier than ever with several TV and streaming options available. Cable TV Coverage: TSN and CTV Bell Media remains the primary rights holder for...

The federal government is putting $10.6 million toward 14 new projects that will see more than 1,600 electric vehicle chargers installed across Canada. The announcement was made today by Parliamentary Secretary Karim Bardeesy at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto. In addition to the new hardware, the government is providing $1.1 million to Plug’n...

Telus is technically getting bigger, but not here on home soil. According to the company’s 2025 annual report released last Thursday, the Vancouver-based telecom added nearly 5,000 global workers last year while cutting 2,800 jobs in Canada. Most of this growth is coming from Telus Digital, the company's AI and data outsourcing wing. That division...

Tesla has officially started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.3 with software version 2026.2.9.6, according to Tesla North. This update is being described as the final piece of the puzzle for Tesla’s autonomy goals, primarily due to a foundational rewrite of its AI architecture. The "final piece" narrative began in late 2025 when Elon...

SpaceX is making a move to grab more residential customers by significantly lowering the entry price for its Starlink satellite internet service. A recent email received by iPhone in Canada outlines a new promotion that drops the starting monthly cost to just $49 for the first four months. This new pricing structure is aimed at...

Spotify is giving its AI-powered playlist tool a massive boost today, announcing that its Prompted Playlist feature is expanding beyond music to include podcasts. This update is rolling out in English to Premium subscribers in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and a handful of other global markets. If you have been looking for a way...

Telus prepaid brand Public Mobile is making it easier for customers to ditch their prepaid plans and move over to Koodo. A new self-serve feature called Fast Switch has started appearing for select users, allowing them to migrate to a monthly Koodo postpaid plan in just a few minutes through their online account. So why...

Nintendo is launching a new bundle deal for the Switch 2 this week, timed to coincide with the release of the new Super Mario Galaxy movie in theatres. Starting Thursday, April 9, Canadian retailers will offer a $30 discount when you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 console along with the Super Mario Galaxy + Super...

After what looked like a dizzying amount of last minute promos to end the first quarter, let's take a look at wireless pricing from Fido, Virgin Plus and Koodo to start April 2026. Fido $39/20GB (was $35) $44/60GB (was $40) $49/60GB Canada-US-Mexico Gone are the $55/80GB and $55/100GB plans from March. Pricing also went up...

April is here and wireless prices continue to change from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Freedom Mobile. Let’s take a look at the changes compared to March, which saw the end of Q1 and some pretty intense promo plans from flanker brands. Rogers $60/100GB (was $55) $70/175GB (was $65) Canada-US $90/250GB (was $85) Global (64 destinations)...

Canada officially became the second country in history to send an astronaut toward the Moon as Colonel Jeremy Hansen launched aboard the Artemis II mission yesterday. The historic flight, which lifted off on Thursday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:35 pm ET, marks the first time humans have returned to the lunar...

Google is making it easier for professionals to stay connected on the road with the official launch of Google Meet for Apple CarPlay. This update allows users to join meetings directly from your car’s dashboard, providing a hands-free way to stay in the loop during a commute or between appointments. The feature is designed for...