Stories by John Quintet

Netflix has decided not to develop an app for Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset, a notable absence for the new technology priced at $3,499 USD, set to debut on February 2. This decision marks a significant departure for the world's leading video subscription service, which otherwise offers apps for Apple's other devices like the iPhone,...

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Apple for its new compliance plan, which he claims undermines a District Court's injunction. Sweeney expressed his concerns on X, stating that Apple's plan "totally undermines the order allowing 'buttons, external links, or other calls to action that direct customers to purchasing mechanisms, in addition to IAP [In-App...

Amazon MGM Studios has announced a significant multi-year agreement with Pinewood Toronto Studios, marking its first long-term commitment to studio space in Canada and its second outside the United States. The deal includes exclusive access to five new state-of-the-art sound stages, workshops, and office space, totaling approximately 160,000 square feet in Downtown Toronto. The announcement...

Rogers has confirmed the retirement of board members Melinda Rogers-Hixon and Martha Rogers. This decision is part of a private settlement within the Rogers family, said a press release on Wednesday. “On behalf of the board and management of Rogers Communications, I want to thank Melinda and Martha for their numerous contributions to our company...

Xbox Game Pass has announced an exciting lineup of games coming soon, including "Palworld," "Persona 3 Reload," "F1 23," and more, as shared by Megan Spurr, Community Lead at Xbox Game Pass, on Tuesday. The service continues to expand its diverse game offerings, providing something for every type of gamer. We now have a list...

The federal government has suspended an assistant deputy minister and a director-general, both without pay, in a case involving alleged misconduct in the awarding of a federal contract related to the ArriveCan app, which cost taxpayers over $54 million dollars. Cameron MacDonald, assistant deputy minister at Health Canada, and Antonio Utano, a director-general at the...

The federal government and B.C. have announced over $600,000 in combined funding for two CityWest projects aimed at bringing high-speed Internet to over 140 households in the communities of sḵelhp (formerly Saltery Bay) and Lund in British Columbia. "Reliable Internet is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Our government has made a historic commitment to...

Apple has announced Apple Vision Pro entertainment apps and experiences that will be available at launch, ahead of the headset’s pre-orders this Friday, January 19, in the U.S. and its launch on February 2. Vision Pro features more pixels than a 4K TV for each eye and has an advanced Spatial Audio system, making it...

The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) has published its comprehensive 2022-23 Annual Report, detailing a notable increase in consumer complaints in Canada's telecom and TV sectors. Between August 1, 2022, and July 31, 2023, the CCTS recorded over 14,000 complaints, marking a 14% rise from the previous year. The report highlights significant issues...

Ubisoft, in tandem with the early access release of "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown," has announced significant changes to its subscription service, Ubisoft+. The service's previous plans, Ubisoft+ Multi-Access and PC Access, are being consolidated into Ubisoft+ Premium, which will feature day-one releases, early access to select games, premium editions, monthly rewards, and more....

Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are anticipated to include 8GB of RAM, marking an increase from the 6GB found in the current iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. That’s according to the latest notes to investors from analyst Jeff Pu, reports MacRumors. In his recent analysis for Haitong International Securities, Pu...

Ahead of Apple’s pre-orders for Vision Pro starting on Friday, January 19 in the U.S., we now have more details regarding how in-store demos will work, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Vision Pro will launch on February 2, two weeks after pre-orders. According to sources familiar with the matter, Apple anticipates an initial surge in...