Stories by John Quintet
Apple Job Posting Seeks Engineer for 6G Development
A recent job posting from Apple hints at a significant shift in the company's focus towards 6G technology, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This news comes as Apple continues to face challenges with its 5G cellular modem project. The job listing for a Cellular Platform Architect on Apple's website reveals the company's intent to dive into...
Zoom App for Apple TV 4K Now Available
Zoom has expanded its reach to the Apple TV 4K (2nd gen) or later, after being teased earlier this year. The Zoom app will let you have meetings directly from your Apple TV, although it requires the use of an iPhone with a stand, like the Belkin MagSafe Mount, to utilize the Continuity Camera feature...
Apple Leads Global Smartwatch Market Surge with Record Q3
The global smartwatch market witnessed a significant rebound with a 9% year-over-year increase in shipments during the third quarter of 2023, according to Counterpoint Research's latest Global Smartwatch Model Tracker. This increase was largely driven by Apple's record-breaking performance, alongside strong showings in the Indian and Chinese markets. Apple delivered its best-ever third-quarter results, marking...
Rogers Increases Cash Back Value for Red Mastercard
Rogers announced earlier this week some upcoming changes to its Rogers red Mastercard and the latter's cash back rewards. Starting December 6, Rogers customers will get up to 3% total cash back value, instead of the normal 2%. In a move to add value for customers especially during the holiday season, the Rogers redemption bonus...
RCMP Warns of Phone Number Spoofing Scam in Ontario
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) O Division's Windsor detachment has issued a warning about a phone spoofing scam. According to the RCMP on Friday, the detachment's phone number, (519) 948-5287, is being unlawfully used by scammers to intimidate and defraud victims. With spoofing, a device masks the real phone number and displays a different...
Rogers Sportsnet Slammed for Dropping Blue Jays Radio Voice Wagner
Rogers Sportsnet has announced that it will not renew the contract of popular radio broadcaster Ben Wagner. Wagner, who succeeded Jerry Howarth after his retirement in early 2018, served as the voice of the Blue Jays for six seasons, reports The Canadian Press. Howarth had been a fixture in the radio booth for 36 years,...
New Telus Payroll System a ‘Nightmare’ for Employees, Says Union
The United Steelworkers Local 1944, representing over 5,000 Telus technicians and clerical staff across the country, has reported significant disruptions due to a new payroll system from the company. According to Donna Hokiro, the union's national president, the past two months have seen members grappling with underpayments, overpayments followed by clawbacks, and miscalculations in benefits...
Quebecor, Videotron Spend Big to Expand 5G, Manitoba Next
Quebecor and its subsidiary Videotron have significantly expanded their wireless network capabilities with a $299 million investment in 305 blocks of spectrum in the 3800 MHz 5G band. The acquisition took place during the spectrum auction that began on October 24, 2023, and ended on November 24, 2023. It marks a substantial increase in Quebecor’s...
Bell Snaps Up 3800 MHz 5G Spectrum Nationwide
Bell has announced a significant expansion of its 5G+ wireless services across Canada, following a $518 million investment in acquiring additional spectrum licenses in the federal government's 3800 MHz auction. The company says it secured 1.77 billion MHz-Pop for $518 million, amounting to $0.29 per MHz-Pop and acquired 939 spectrum licenses, adding 100 MHz of cross-band...
SaskTel Acquires 3800 MHz 5G Spectrum
SaskTel has announced a $10.2 million investment in acquiring 3800 MHz wireless spectrum licenses to enhance its 5G network across Saskatchewan. This acquisition, along with existing 5G spectrum holdings, is set to significantly boost the network's performance and bring next-generation connectivity to the province, said the crown corporation on Thursday afternoon. "This investment will strengthen...
Tesla Unveils Cybertruck Specs, Pricing at Giga Texas Event
Tesla has unveiled its much-anticipated Cybertruck during a special event held at Giga Texas in Austin on Thursday. The reveal included a dynamic promotional video and a dramatic entrance by CEO Elon Musk, who arrived on stage in the bed of the Cybertruck, reports Tesla North. Echoing the sentiments of Apple's co-founder Steve Jobs, Musk...
Eve Play Pre-Orders in Canada Launch: AirPlay Hi-Fi Audio
The Eve Play brings an audio streaming interface designed to revitalize traditional Hi-Fi systems and is now open for pre-orders in Canada on Amazon.ca. This advanced device allows users to stream music to existing amplifiers, powered speakers, or soundbars via Apple AirPlay, transforming conventional audio components into smart, multi-room capable systems. This is an official...
