Stories by John Quintet

TD Bank has been named the "Best Consumer Digital Bank in North America" for the third consecutive year by Global Finance in their World's Best Digital Banks Awards 2023. The bank's recognition was based on six North American regional category wins that included innovation, transformation, and online product offerings. "Developing a deeper understanding of customer...

TikTok executives defended the video-sharing app's data security practices during a House of Commons committee meeting on Wednesday. Lawmakers expressed concerns that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government. Western governments have previously raised alarms that TikTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, could be a conduit for sensitive data to China's government or for...

Toyota has entered into an agreement with Tesla to implement the latter's North American Charging Standard (NACS) in its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) starting in 2025, reports Tesla North. This development is in line with Toyota's overarching electrification strategy and will provide Toyota and Lexus customers with access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across...

Members of Parliament voted unanimously on Tuesday to summon private contractors, senior government officials, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for questioning over the ArriveCan app, reports the Globe and Mail. The decision by the government operations committee comes in response to a Globe and Mail report indicating that the RCMP is investigating alleged...

Amazon announced plans to extend its Prime Air drone delivery service to Italy, the UK, and an unnamed third U.S. city by the end of 2024. The expansion comes after nearly a year of successful drone deliveries in the U.S., where packages weighing up to five pounds have been delivered in under an hour. Alongside...

Netflix has released its Q3 report outlining a three-pronged approach to monetization and growth, focusing on paid sharing, pricing adjustments, and the expansion of its advertising business. The streaming giant aims to increase engagement through content creation while optimizing various revenue streams. Netflix reported robust membership growth over the past two quarters and a positive...

Tesla’s Cybertruck has a futuristic design and now it appears the truck is not fake news, but actually set to begin deliveries starting in November, reports Tesla North. The company announced the news in its Q3 earnings released on Wednesday. "At Gigafactory Texas, we began pilot production of the Cybertruck, which remains on track for...

Microsoft today announced a series of new features aimed at enriching the user experience for Microsoft Teams Premium subscribers. The announcement comes after a study by Forrester Consulting revealed that organizations are increasingly relying on Teams Premium to reduce costs, enhance customer experiences, and leverage AI for more effective daily operations. The new features include...

BMW Group announced on Tuesday that drivers of its BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce electric vehicles equipped with the Combined Charging System (CCS) will soon be able to use designated Tesla Supercharger stations, reports Tesla North. "It is our top priority to ensure that our drivers have easy access to reliable, fast charging," stated Sebastian Mackensen,...

Google announced on Tuesday it has revamped the Chrome browser's address bar, bringing some new features aiming to enhance user experience and expedite web searches. "As the days get shorter this fall, you might be looking for ways to maximize your time. Luckily, five improvements are coming to Chrome’s address bar to help you browse...

YouTube has announced new initiatives aimed at enhancing the news-watching experience on its platform and supporting journalism. The announcement was made by Brandon Feldman and Geoff Samek, Director of News & Civics Partnerships and Director of Product Management for News on Wednesday. "YouTube has long been a home for news viewers to learn more about...

Image: MacRumors Apple is looking into a display issue affecting some of its latest Apple Watch models, including the Series 9 and Ultra 2, according to an internal service memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers, reports MacRumors. The issue, described as a brief flicker or "pulse" in display brightness, occurs when the Always On...