Stories by John Quintet

Global Affairs Data Breach: VPN Hacked for Over a Month

Global Affairs Canada is currently conducting an in-depth investigation into a substantial data breach resulting from a month-long compromise of its internal network. This breach, disclosed in a series of employee memos starting January 26, exposed a significant amount of staff data, including emails, according to memos obtained by the National Post. The Global Affairs...

Tesla Led Federal EV Rebates for All of 2023

Tesla marked a significant achievement in the federal government's Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program for the year 2023, securing more rebates than any other brand, reports Tesla North. According to Transport Canada, Tesla shipped 43,654 vehicles eligible for the rebate program, nearly equaling the total of its three closest competitors combined. The iZEV program...

Shazam Can Now Identify Music While Wearing Headphones

Apple has expanded the capabilities of its Shazam app, enabling users to identify music through both wired and Bluetooth headphones (obviously your AirPods, Beats or AirPods Max for example). The updated app from last week now allows music recognition from external sources and within applications such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. This feature is confirmed...

Apple Vision Pro Sales Have Surpassed 200,000: Report

Apple has reportedly sold more than 200,000 units of its Vision Pro headset within just 10 days of its launch in the U.S., according to information obtained by MacRumors from a source familiar with Apple's sales figures. The iPhone maker began accepting pre-orders for the Vision Pro on January 19 in the U.S., indicating a...

Canadian iPhone Class Action Settlement Decision Now Set for February

A British Columbia judge is set to make a decision next month on whether to approve a multimillion-dollar settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit, filed in 2018, alleges that the company deliberately slowed down older iPhone models through software updates. The case was brought to a Vancouver courtroom on Monday, where lawyers...

PlayStation’s First 2024 State of Play Happens This Week

PlayStation Studios is set to kick off the year with its first State of Play for 2024, scheduled for January 31. This eagerly anticipated broadcast, lasting over 40 minutes, promises to be a showcase of more than 15 games, featuring some of the gaming industry's most innovative titles. Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios, announced...

SaskTel’s Job Outsourcing Sparks Privatization Fears, Says Union [Update]

SaskTel is encountering a significant shift under the current government's tenure, with a steady outsourcing of union jobs, claims Unifor. This trend, highlighted by the reduction of roughly 300 positions in the past four years—10% of the unionized workforce, has sparked concerns about the future of stable employment and the core values of Crown corporations...

CBC News Unveils New Weekly Local Podcasts

CBC News on Monday announced the launch of seven new podcasts, each focusing on a unique local community, ranging from Prince Edward Island to Vancouver Island. These podcasts are available for listening on CBC Listen and other popular podcast platforms, with a weekly release schedule. The first episodes of all seven podcasts are now accessible....

New Apple Videos: Chinese New Year, Vision Pro and iPhone 15

Apple shared three new videos on Sunday, showcasing the new Vision Pro, its annual Shot on iPhone Chinese New Year short film, plus an ad for Ceramic Shield on the iPhone 15. "Apple Vision Pro is here. Now, digital content blends seamlessly with your physical space. You can do the things you love in ways...

Apple’s New MacBook Air and iPads Coming End of March: Report

Apple is said to be planning a new range of iPads and MacBook Airs, according to sources familiar with the company's plans, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. We now have a more pinpointed launch timeline accord to Gurman's sources. This lineup is expected to feature the most extensive revamp of the iPad Pro to date, along...

Apple Veteran Departs to Join EV Automaker Rivian

According to sources familiar with the matter, DJ Novotney, a prominent Apple veteran who has been pivotal in the company's hardware engineering, is set to leave the tech giant for Rivian, according to Bloomberg. Novotney, who informed his colleagues of his decision last Friday, will take up the role of Senior Vice President of Vehicle...

Fossil Group Exits the Smartwatch Business

Fossil Group announced its decision to exit the smartwatch market and concentrate on its traditional product lines. As a prominent player in the production of Google’s Wear OS smartwatches, Fossile’s departure is expected to leave a void for those looking for alternative smartwatch designs that aren’t from Apple or Samsung. “As the smartwatch landscape has...