Stories by John Quintet

Canada's smartphone market faced a 4% year-over-year (YoY) sales decline, marking the second consecutive quarter of downturn amid rising inflation and economic challenges. Despite the usual boost from carrier promotions during back-to-school seasons and new smartphone launches, affordability issues have led to a longer replacement cycle and a shift in focus towards Bring Your Own...

Microsoft has snapped up OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to lead a new advanced AI research team, as announced by the company's chief, Satya Nadella, on Monday. This move follows the OpenAI board's unexpected Friday decision to fire Altman, which led to significant unrest within the organization, as Brockman quit soon afterwards in...

Following the unexpected termination of Sam Altman as CEO, OpenAI has now appointed former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear as its interim CEO, marking a significant shift in the company's leadership. This decision comes after a tumultuous weekend of negotiations, initially aimed at reinstating Altman, as reported by The Information. Mira Murati, who temporarily led OpenAI...

Tesla's highly anticipated Cybertruck has made a surprise appearance on the streets of Quebec, generating some buzz online. According to Tesla North, images and a video were widely shared on Facebook and the web, capturing the Cybertruck cruising on the highway and navigating through a local shopping centre, with the driver acknowledging photographers and passing...

Amazon has announced its latest foray into renewable energy in Canada with a new 495 MW wind farm in Vulcan County, Alberta, marking the company's first wind farm in the country. This comes alongside the commencement of operations at Amazon Solar Farm Canada – Travers, which is Canada's largest solar project. These renewable energy sources,...

OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, announced some shocking leadership changes on Friday, firing its CEO Sam Altman, who will also exit the board of directors. Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati taking over as interim CEO, immediately. Now why did OpenAI fire Altman? The company says, "Mr. Altman’s departure follows a deliberative review process by the...

Rogers has activated 5G service in all remaining Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system stations, including the tunnel section of the Vaughan extension, now available to Rogers customers. "We're now transitioning to the next critical phase of the project, expanding 5G coverage to connect the remaining 36 kilometers of track,” said Ron McKenzie, Rogers Chief...

The Alberta government has launched a pilot program to deploy SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Intenet for remote and underserved communities, aiming to achieve universal high-speed internet access across the province by 2027. This move comes as federal projects and funding allocation face delays. The Starlink pilot targets specific regions, including County of Forty Mile, County of...

Apple is reportedly facing significant delays in its ambitious project to develop an in-house modem chip for the iPhone, according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. Initially aiming to replace Qualcomm’s modem by next year, the iPhone maker is now unlikely to meet its revised target of shipping the component by spring 2025....

Mophie has introduced an updated version of its popular 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe, enhancing the charging experience for Apple device users on the go. The latest model includes significant upgrades, such as support for Apple Watch fast charging and an eco-friendlier travel case made from up to 50% recycled plastic bottles. Designed to keep...

The City of Calgary has announced a new subsidy program under its Fair Entry initiative, in partnership with Rogers. This program, effective immediately, provides Fair Entry clients with access to low-cost internet, wireless, and television services through the Rogers Connected for Success program, streamlining access without a separate application process. This pilot marks Fair Entry's...

WhatsApp has unveiled a new voice chat feature for larger groups, offering users an innovative way to communicate within the app. This feature, announced on Monday, allows members of a group chat to engage in live voice conversations while still having the option to text. Starting a voice chat is straightforward. Users can open the...