Stories by John Quintet

Parents rejoice--Paramount+ has announced "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie" will be available for streaming in Canada starting Sunday, December 24. The film, which has captivated preschoolers with its adventurous team of pups, will be a part of the Paramount+ Seasons Screenings Collection, a curated collection for the family this holiday season. The plot of "Paw...

Apple has announced a halt in sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in the United States, effective later this week. This decision is a response to a ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) in a patent dispute involving the blood oxygen sensor technology in these devices. The...

Eve Systems has unveiled a trio of new smart home energy products today, set to launch in early 2024. First, we have the Eve Energy Outlet, a smart duplex outlet, designed for Matter, that features two individually controllable receptacles and advanced energy monitoring capabilities. It is compatible with Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings, allowing users...

If you were expecting Apple to unleash an all-new design for next year’s iPhone 16 line up, it’s time to tamper your expectations, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest PowerOn newsletter. Sources tell Gurman "there won’t be major changes”, noting Apple will keep the existing iPhone 15 design for the iPhone 16, but...

Apple has announced a new feature for the App Store, known as contingent pricing for subscriptions, aimed at helping developers attract and retain subscribers by offering discounted subscription prices. The company told developers on Friday this feature allows customers to receive a discounted subscription rate as long as they maintain an active subscription to another...

Apple has reached a $25 million USD ($33.4 million CAD) settlement in a class action lawsuit filed in the United States, concerning its Family Sharing feature. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019, accused Apple of misrepresenting how subscriptions to third-party apps functioned with Family Sharing. The Family Sharing feature, while allowing users to share app subscriptions,...

Best Western Hotels announced a significant collaboration with Tesla to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its properties in Canada, along with the U.S. and Mexico. Starting in 2024, select Best Western Hotels will be equipped with Tesla's Universal Wall Connectors, compatible with all North American electric vehicles, reports Tesla North. "This collaboration with...

Rogers has announced the activation of three new cellular towers along British Columbia's Highway 16, known as the Highway of Tears, increasing public safety and wireless coverage in the region. This initiative is part of Rogers' commitment to truth and reconciliation and aims to connect Indigenous communities through improved network infrastructure. "We are proud to...

Toronto has decided to continue issuing licenses to rideshare drivers, including those from Uber, by revoking a previously established cap. This decision comes in the wake of legal action initiated by Uber Canada against the city. Uber Canada had filed an injunction with the Ontario Supreme Court on December 4, challenging the city's decision to...

Amazon introduced 'Your Books’ this week, a comprehensive feature designed to enhance the reading experience for its users, debuting in the U.S. This new tool consolidates all print, Kindle, and Audible books owned by a customer, offering personalized recommendations and insights into reading habits. 'Your Books' is accessible by searching the term in the Amazon...

In a recent blind camera comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, priced from $1,749 CAD, was pitted against a professional camera setup worth over $8,000 CAD. Conducted by Max Tech, the test took place in New York City, where a series of photos were taken with both cameras, but without the reviewers knowing which device...

Rogers in collaboration with Lynk Global, has successfully made Canada's first satellite-to-mobile phone call using Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphones. The call took place in historic Heart’s Content in Newfoundland, notable for being the site of the first transatlantic telegraph connection between Canada and Ireland over 150 years ago. The demonstration included testing of SMS, data,...