Stories by John Quintet

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...

Tesla Model Y in Canada Gets New Grey and Red Colours

Tesla has launched new colours for its Model Y compact crossover in Canada and the USA, reports Tesla North. "Meet Ultra Red and Stealth Grey for Model Y,” said Tesla in an email to customers on Friday. "Dynamic depth, vibrant finish. Ultra Red is a high-chroma color created with a multi-coat paint,” explains Tesla. "Rich...

Netflix Explores Monetizing its Free Mobile Games: Report

Netflix is reportedly deliberating on strategies to monetize its gaming division, marking a potential shift in its business approach, since these games are free on iOS and Android. According to sources familiar with the matter, Netflix executives have been discussing various revenue-generating methods for its games, which currently are available free to subscribers, reports the...

Rogers Outage Last Night Goes Trending, Customers Upset

On Thursday evening, Rogers suffered an internet outage in Ontario and it was widespread enough that it went trending on X in Canada. Rogers customers in southern Ontario voiced their frustration on late Thursday as internet and TV went down for some customers. Downdetector saw 46,000+ reports of outages from Rogers, but the company’s social...

Tesla Cybertruck in Toronto: Lines Form to See New Truck

Tesla’s Cybertruck has landed in another Canadian showroom, now available for viewing in Ontario. Tesla's innovative Cybertruck has officially arrived in Toronto, generating significant interest and long lines of eager viewers. The Tesla Owners Club Ontario (TOCO) initially hosted a private viewing of this futuristic vehicle, marking the second appearance of the Cybertruck in a...

New on Prime Gaming: January 2024

Prime Gaming, included with Amazon Prime memberships, has announced its January 2024 content update, offering a new selection of free games and benefits for Prime members. This month's lineup features titles like Endling — Extinction is Forever, Apico, Atari Mania, and Yars: Recharged. In addition to these games, Prime Gaming members in the United States,...

‘Clicks’ for iPhone is Yet Another Physical Keyboard Attempt

In a recent video by MrMobile, also known as Michael Fisher, a new product named 'Clicks' was introduced, bringing back a physical QWERTY keyboard to the iPhone. 'Clicks' is a physical keyboard designed specifically for the iPhone, co-founded by Fisher himself. This is not the first time we've seen someone try to bring back a...