Stories by John Quintet

The world’s most-subscribed individual on YouTube is Mr. Beast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, known for making incredibly viral videos. Donaldson wanted to know which platform would make more money for his videos—YouTube or Elon Musk’s X? So what he did was share a previous video he initially posted on YouTube, but on X, the...

Telus and Ericsson have successfully launched a coast-to-coast 5G standalone (5G SA) network. This network, powered by Ericsson's cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution, is set to offer Canadians enhanced 5G services characterized by ultra-low latency and increased speeds. "It’s a big moment for both Telus and Ericsson as we celebrate the enhancement of their standalone...

As Apple's Macintosh computer is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary this week, Wired’s Steven Levy sat down with Apple executives to discuss the iconic computer's journey and future, ahead of the milestone birthday on January 24. Despite a dip in sales, with revenues falling below $30 billion from the previous year's $40 billion USD,...

Apple is reportedly set to expand its iPad Air lineup with the introduction of a new 12.9-inch model, marking the first time the iPad Air series will feature such a large screen size. This was first rumoured back in the fall and now we are seeing some alleged CAD renders obtained by 91mobiles, showing what...

Apple’s iPhone and its satellite-linked emergency alert system played a crucial role in rescuing two men after their SUV veered off a logging road and plunged down an embankment in deep snow near Nanoose Bay on Wednesday night, on Vancouver Island in B.C. Unknown to the men, their iPhone had automatically sent out an emergency...

Apple’s Vision Pro headset launched pre-orders on Friday in the U.S., and along with it came updated web pages detailing out of warranty repair costs (via 9to5Mac). Customers seeking direct service from Apple without AppleCare+ could face charges up to a whopping $2,399 USD ($3,229 CAD), especially in cases of extensive damage. Apple urges users...

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is set to create a new policy aimed at curbing the use of cellphones in classrooms. This decision came to light during the TDSB's Governance and Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday, where trustees voted in favor of developing a comprehensive cellphone and mobile device policy. Ward 11 Don Valley...

The streaming date for Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning in Canada has been announced on Friday. The latest from the global action series will debut on Paramount+ on Thursday, January 25, in Canada and the U.S. Meanwhile, additional international Paramount+ markets will get the movie in the beginning of February 2024, according to...

YouTube and Spotify have decided not to create dedicated apps for Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset, which starts pre-orders on Friday, January 19 in the U.S. According to Bloomberg, YouTube confirmed a native visionOS app won’t be available for Vision Pro, while its iPad app won’t work on the headset either. "YouTube users will be...

Bell has been facing a significant challenge with a surge in copper wire thefts in Atlantic Canada for its subsidiary Bell Aliant, which has repeatedly disrupted internet and television services for hundreds of customers. The latest incidents in Harvey and Hartland over the weekend marked a continuation of the disruptions that have plagued the company...

SaskTel has recently expanded its 5G network to nearly 50 additional cell sites, enhancing connectivity in rural communities and along key highway corridors in Saskatchewan. “Our government understands that advanced communication technologies and networks are an important catalyst for economic growth and improved quality of life for all Saskatchewan residents,” said Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible...

Instagram has launched 'nighttime nudges', a feature aimed at encouraging teens to log off late at night. This initiative is part of Meta's broader strategy to offer teens and their parents tools for managing time spent on their apps, said the company in an email to iPhone in Canada. The 'nighttime nudges' will activate when...