Stories by John Quintet

Google has announced it is launching a series of Android updates aimed at streamlining daily activities for its users, whether they are on their smartphones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, or using Android Auto in their cars. The company highlighted nine new features to share with Android users on Monday. For those on the road, Android...

Cisco and Telus have announced the introduction of new 5G capabilities for connected cars in North America, making the announcement at Mobile World Congress. The IoT Control Center from Telus and Cisco, is set to introduce features aimed at improving the driver user experience. This includes new 5G capabilities and subscription Wi-Fi services that car...

Canada's Information Commissioner has revealed the launch of an investigation into the alleged destruction of records related to the development of the controversial and overpriced ArriveCan app. This investigation by Commissioner Caroline Maynard, which spans from March 2020 to February 23, 2024, aims to address concerns about accessing and obtaining records concerning the ArriveCan app...

Cameron MacDonald and Antonio Utano, two suspended civil servants, have voiced their concerns over being unjustly targeted in the wake of the $60 million ArriveCan app controversy, saying they are scapegoats. MacDonald was an assistant deputy minister at Health Canada and Utano was a director general at Canada Revenue Agency. They both refuted claims made...

Reddit has officially filed on Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public, aiming for a New York Stock Exchange listing under the ticker symbol RDDT. This move positions Reddit as the first significant tech initial public offering (IPO) of the year and marks the first social media platform to go public since...

According to credit-rating agency Morningstar DBRS, Canada's significant immigration surge is driving subscriber growth for the nation's four largest telecom providers, specifically Rogers, Telus, Bell and Quebecor. However, the report warns that substantial investments in network infrastructure are necessary to accommodate the rising demand for services. According to the report, Canada's "ambitious" immigration strategy, which...

Toronto’s Seneca Polytechnic has announced a partnership with Microsoft to incorporate Azure AI technology into its educational offerings, in the form of an AI tutor for students and staff, in what will be a first in Canada. This upcoming AI tutor will bring personalized job interview simulations to enhance learning and job readiness among students....

Google’s Waze has launched a new feature allowing users to have Po, the iconic Kung Fu Panda, as their navigation voice, coinciding with the upcoming theatrical release of "Kung Fu Panda 4" on March 8. Po offers not just directions but also dining recommendations, wisdom, and mindfulness prompts to encourage patience and love towards other...

Google has unveiled Gemma, a new suite of open AI models, designed to empower developers and researchers with state-of-the-art tools for building AI applications responsibly. These models are developed by Google DeepMind and various Google teams, drawing inspiration from the Gemini models and named after the Latin word for "precious stone," said the company on...

Reddit has entered into a significant agreement with Google, allowing the search engine to use its website data for training artificial intelligence models. This deal, said to be valued at roughly $60 million USD annually, was confirmed by three individuals familiar with the negotiations, reports Reuters. The partnership highlights Reddit's strategic moves to diversify its...

Google’s next-generation Pixel Fold 2 has allegedly leaked, if the following renders actually come true. That’s according to Smartprix, in collaboration with reliable leaker OnLeaks, who has shared some 5K renders of what the alleged Pixel Fold 2 design looks like. We see a charcoal finish that when unfolded has dimensions of roughly 155.2 x...

The 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season launches today, February 21, marking the beginning of the league's exclusive broadcast partnership with Apple TV's MLS Season Pass. The season opener features a match between the reigning Leagues Cup champions, Inter Miami CF, and Real Salt Lake at Chase Stadium, airing at 8 p.m. ET. Pre-match festivities...