Stories by John Quintet
How Apple is Planning Vision Pro Reviews and In-Store Demos
Apple is set to implement a meticulously planned strategy for the review process of its latest product, Vision Pro, as reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman on Tuesday. The tech giant has outlined a detailed schedule for selected reviewers, beginning with a hands-on "experience" session on January 16. This initial interaction will be followed by a...
MPs Demand Answers on Price Hikes After Rogers-Shaw Merger
The Standing Committee on Industry and Technology is set to reconvene this week to scrutinize Rogers' plan to increase cell phone prices, which iPhone in Canada first reported before the news percolated across the country. This move comes in the wake of Rogers' announcement to raise prices starting January 17, a decision that contradicts earlier...
Duolingo Cuts Some Contractors, Replaced by AI Instead
Duolingo has announced a reduction in its contractor workforce, attributing the decision partly to the increased use of generative artificial intelligence in content creation. Approximately 10% of the company's contractors were offboarded, as confirmed by a company spokesperson on Monday to Bloomberg. Duolingo offers a mobile app that lets anyone learn a new language easily,...
Volkswagen Bringing ChatGPT into Cars This Year
At CES 2024, Volkswagen announced integration of OpenAI’s AI-powered ChatGPT into its IDA voice assistant, becoming the first volume manufacturer to standardize this technology in many of its production vehicles from the second quarter of 2024. This integration, enabled by Cerence Chat Pro from technology partner Cerence, will be available in models including the electrics...
iPhone Survives 16,000-Foot Drop from Alaska Airlines Flight
We need to find out which company made the following case for this lucky iPhone. The smartphone from Apple was found intact on a Portland, Oregon roadside, having survived a 16,000-foot fall from an Alaska Airlines flight. Sean Bates, who discovered the phone on Sunday, shared that it was still in airplane mode, half-charged, and...
LG Unveils World’s First Wireless Transparent OLED TV
LG has introduced its LG SIGNATURE OLED T, the world's first wireless transparent OLED TV. Because that’s what we’ve all been waiting for. This TV combines a transparent 4K OLED screen with LG's advanced wireless video and audio transmission technology, offering an unparalleled screen experience. LG says its OLED T, which has already won five...
Apple Vision Pro U.S. Launch Imminent, Canada Might Be Next
Apple is reportedly on the brink of launching its much-anticipated Vision Pro, with preparations underway across its retail stores, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Contrary to earlier expectations of a later 2024 release, similar to the April debut of the "early 2015" Apple Watch, recent developments indicate an imminent launch, says Gurman. Last month, reports emerged...
Apple Agrees to Pay Canadians Up to $14 Million in Class Action
A settlement has been reached between Apple Canada in a class action lawsuit involving certain iPhone models, over allegations of throttling in older models (via MacRumors). The B.C. Supreme Court will decided whether or not to approve this settlement, with a critical hearing scheduled for January 29, 2024, at the courthouse located at 800 Smithe...
Apple TV+ Lands Key Wins at 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards
At the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Apple TV+ secured multiple awards, highlighting the platform's growing dominance in original content creation. The first of the two-part ceremony saw Apple TV+ winning in several categories. The popular Apple TV+ comedy, "Ted Lasso," added to its accolades with Sam Richardson winning the Outstanding Guest Actor in a...
Tired of Telecom Price Increases? Switch Providers, Says Ottawa
After news of telecom providers announcing prices increases for wireless, internet and more, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada says there’s one way to combat rising bills—just look into switching providers. After we reported Rogers price increases for wireless and Ignite bundles, it later came to light Shaw TV, internet and home phone prices...
Peloton to Launch TikTok Fitness Workouts in Canada
Fitness company Peloton and short-form video platform TikTok have announced an exclusive partnership. This collaboration aims to introduce Peloton's renowned workout content to TikTok's huge community, blending culture and creativity to engage a new generation in fitness. The partnership will launch #TikTokFitness Powered by Peloton, a unique fitness hub on TikTok. This hub will feature...
Apple Rejects HEY Calendar App from App Store, Faces Criticism
David Heinemeier Hansson, the creator of HEY, has openly criticized Apple for its decision to reject the new HEY Calendar app from the App Store. The rejection came after a prolonged 19-day review, causing HEY to miss its January 2nd launch date. The reason cited was the app's requirement for users to log in with...
