Stories by John Quintet

Anytime Fitness announced a partnership with Apple Fitness+ to provide its members with a comprehensive fitness experience, both digitally and in-person. Starting December 1, members of Anytime Fitness in Canada and the U.S. will have the added benefit of accessing Apple Fitness+ as part of their membership. Also, "Apple Fitness+ users who sign up for...

A mother from Cochrane, Alberta, Susanne Jarman, has issued a warning to the public after experiencing a series of hacking incidents linked to a gaming app she downloaded for her daughter. The alleged app, Wolf Online 2, was downloaded from Apple's App Store in February for her nine-year-old daughter, who has a keen interest in...

Apple has revealed its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, ending on September 30. The company registered a quarterly revenue of $89.5 billion, a 1% decrease year over year, but saw a 13% increase in earnings per share, reaching $1.46. "Today Apple is pleased to report a September quarter revenue record for...

Apple was unsuccessful in its attempt to prevent a mass lawsuit in London, potentially costing up to $2 billion USD, which alleges the company concealed defective batteries in millions of iPhones. The claim, initiated by British consumer advocate Justin Gutmann, represents approximately 24 million iPhone users in the UK, reports Reuters. Gutmann is pursuing damages...

Rogers announced on Thursday it is the presenting sponsor of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" in Vancouver, just like it is for the artist’s Toronto shows. The pop star is set to perform at BC Place on December 6, 7, and 8, 2024. Rogers says it will be giving away “hundreds” of premium seats for...

Apple's latest M3 Max chip, set to feature in the new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro, has made its debut in the Geekbench 6 database, shedding light on its CPU capabilities. Preliminary results show the M3 Max chip, identified under the "Mac15,9" model (apparently the 16-inch MacBook Pro), boasts a multi-core score of 21,084 (via...

Apple Arcade is set to enhance lineup this holiday season, introducing eight new titles for subscribers. These additions come alongside over 50 updates to existing games on the platform. “We’ve added nearly 60 new games to Apple Arcade this year, and subscribers and their families have been loving the breadth and depth of the catalog...

New performance data from Geekbench 6 indicates that Apple's recently unveiled M3 chip outpaces its M2 predecessor by up to 20% in both single-core and multi-core metrics. The findings corroborate Apple's assertions made during its recent "Scary Fast" event. The Geekbench 6 database shows that the M3 chip scored around 3,000 in single-core and approximately...

Lucasfilm's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," the concluding chapter of the iconic franchise, is set to stream exclusively on Disney+ Canada starting December 1, 2023. Alongside the film, a feature-length documentary titled "Timeless Heroes" will also debut on the platform. Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, an award-winning filmmaker, "Timeless Heroes" delves into the life...

SpaceX’s Starlink has introduced refurbished hardware kits available for $250 in the Canadian market, according to the company's recently updated website reports Tesla North. This offer presents a 50% discount compared to the standard hardware kit, which is priced at $499 CAD as part of promo pricing right now (normally $759). The refurbished kits are...

Telus, in collaboration with Canadian-based TerreStar Solutions operating under the Strigo brand, has successfully conducted a trial using satellite connectivity to facilitate voice calls and text messages between smartphones. The trial also included connecting to Internet of Things (IoT) devices. "This groundbreaking trial demonstrates the power of satellite technology and advances Telus' mission to bring...

Chrome on iOS has rolled out a new feature allowing users to reposition the address bar to the bottom of their iPhone screens. The update comes as part of Chrome's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience on iOS devices, which includes AI-driven text translation and address detection on websites. Nick Kim Sexton, Product Manager for...