Stories by John Quintet

Popular password manager, 1Password, announced on Monday that it had detected suspicious activity on its Okta instance, which is used to manage employee-facing apps. The activity was immediately terminated and an investigation was launched. "After a thorough investigation, we concluded that no 1Password user data was accessed," stated Pedro Canahuati, Chief Technology Officer, 1Password, on...

CIBC has been awarded the 2023 Mobile Banking Award by Surviscor, a firm specializing in analyzing and ranking digital customer experiences in Canada. The bank's mobile app was ranked the highest among those offered by Canada's major banks. "We are proud that our mobile banking app has once again been recognized as the highest ranked...

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced today that Marvel's Spider-Man 2, developed by Insomniac Games in partnership with PlayStation Studios and Marvel Games, has sold over 2.5 million copies within the first 24 hours of its release. This makes it the fastest-selling game in PlayStation Studios' history. "Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is Insomniac Games’ third installment in the...

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and his Sunday PowerOn newsletter continue to share new information about Apple’s product roadmap. While we didn’t see any new iPads this month, but only a USB-C Apple Pencil, Apple is now reportedly gearing up to update its iPad range in March 2024, according to sources, says Gurman. Apple is readying updates...

A recent teardown analysis by Nikkei, in collaboration with Tokyo-based Fomalhaut Techno Solutions, reveals that the production costs for Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max have increased by 12% compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The estimated production cost for the top-tier model stands at $558, marking a record high for the second...

Hold on to your pants, folks. Apple’s not finished yet with its product launches for 2023. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning a Mac-focused product launch at the end of this month, amid noticeable shortages of iMacs and MacBook Pros in retail stores. The last update to the iMac came in April 2021...

Apple is intensifying its efforts to catch up in the rapidly evolving field of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), reportedly allocating about $1 billion per year for the initiative, says Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move comes after the company largely remained on the sidelines while competitors like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon made significant advancements in AI...

Canada's telecommunications regulator, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), is contemplating easing Canadian content spending requirements for Corus Entertainment. The company has cited labour unrest in the U.S. entertainment industry and high inflation as factors negatively impacting its financial performance. Corus submitted an application last week, requesting "urgent" changes to some conditions for its...

In a recent investigation led by CBC's Marketplace, technicians at several tech repair stores in Ontario, including Best Buy and Telus-owned Mobile Klinik, were caught accessing private data on customers' devices. The investigation involved dropping off smartphones and laptops at 20 different stores and monitoring the technicians' activities through installed tracking software. Out of the...

As the 2023-24 National Hockey League (NHL) season unfolds, fans are not just flocking to Canadian arenas for the on-ice action. The digital experience, facilitated by 5G networks, is becoming increasingly integral to the overall enjoyment of the game. A recent analysis by Opensignal evaluated the 5G network performance at seven major NHL venues in...

Tesla has made pricing adjustments to its high volume Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in Canada, effective as of October 19, 2023. The Model 3 has seen a price reduction of $1,000 across multiple configurations. The Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version now costs $53,990, down from $54,990, while the Long Range version is priced...

Apple is reportedly considering selling more ads on its self-produced podcasts, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. This marks a potential shift in the company's strategy, as its podcasts have historically been ad-free. The podcasts under consideration for ad placements include limited series like "The Line," "Hooked," and "Run, Bambi, Run," which...