Stories by John Quintet

Apple has officially confirmed that it will not be producing an Apple Silicon version of the 27-inch iMac, a decision following the discontinuation of its Intel-equipped counterpart in 2022. The iPhone maker is channeling its efforts towards the 24-inch iMac, which debuted in early 2021 and recently received an upgrade with the new M3 processor....

Apple has acknowledged a battery drain issue affecting some Apple Watches after updating to watchOS 10.1. The company confirmed this in an internal memo distributed to Apple Authorized Service Providers. The memo, obtained by MacRumors from various sources, reveals that Apple is working on a fix that will be included in an upcoming watchOS update....

Elon Musk’s xAI has launched Grok, an AI system designed to not only answer questions but also suggest what inquiries to pose. Unlike conventional AI, Grok is infused with wit and a hint of rebellion and sarcasm, making it a humorous companion for users. Drawing real-time knowledge from the 𝕏 platform, Grok can tackle questions...

Rogers is set to lock out nearly 300 former Shaw technicians on Monday, following a breakdown in contract negotiations. This decision comes after the United Steelworkers union Local 1944 Unit 60, representing workers in Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, and Langley, B.C., announced its intention to initiate rotating strikes starting noon on Monday. The union rejected a...

Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, is set to introduce its own conversational AI model named Grok, as indicated by Musk's recent tweets. Grok, a trademarked name by xAI, is designed to answer questions in a conversational manner, potentially utilizing a knowledge base akin to ChatGPT and other similar text-generating models, such as Meta's Llama 2....

Eastlink has unveiled its new brand platform in collaboration with Trampoline, its newly appointed agency partner. Jeff Gillham, CEO of Eastlink, emphasized the customer-centric approach of the company, stating, "Everything we do is driven by the customer. As we develop products and services that accommodate the modern customer, our primary focus is to do so...

The next Alert Ready Test is coming this month to compatible wireless devices in each province and territory. The federal government will conduct the test which is managed by Pelmorex, the parent company of The Weather Network. It is not possible to disable these alerts in Canada. The test alerts will hit TV, radio and...

Microsoft plans to discontinue the free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perk for the majority of its 238,000-strong workforce, starting January 2024. That’s according to sources speaking with The Verge. Of course, the cost-cutting move has left some employees not happy about the move. While Xbox division employees will retain this perk, most others outside the...

Apple's recent assertion that it offers three distinct versions of its Safari web browser has been met with skepticism by the European Commission. The tech giant made this claim in an attempt to sidestep regulations set by the European Union, reports The Register. Despite Apple's marketing materials emphasizing the uniformity of Safari across devices with...

Apple has updated its extended returns policy for the holiday season. This means those that have started shopping for the holidays can rest assured the ‘wrong’ gifts can be returned in the New Year. Products purchased from the Apple Store Online between November 3, 2023, and December 25, 2023, are now eligible for returns until...

Telus announced its third-quarter results for 2023 on Friday, highlighting a growing customer base but grappling with a significant decline in profit. The telecom giant reported an all-time quarterly record with a total customer growth of 406,000, marking an increase of 59,000 from the previous year. This uptick is attributed to the demand for the...

Bell has indicated its steady progress towards achieving its fibre internet construction goals. However, looming regulatory uncertainties have cast a shadow over these advancements. Mirko Bibic, CEO of BCE, expressed concerns about potential delays in 2024 due to these uncertainties. "If the decision isn’t favourable to Bell from a fibre perspective, or from a wholesale...