Stories by John Quintet

Bell Media’s Crave has shared its list of new titles and movies coming to the streaming service for December 2023. Highlights include all seasons of The O.C., which comes on the show’s 20th anniversary. Also coming is Power Book III: Raising Kanan from Starz. The movie premiere of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse debuts on December...

Opensignal's recent analysis reveals a notable enhancement in mobile network performance within Canada's Indigenous Areas, primarily attributed to 5G networks. The study highlights that users in these areas are experiencing more consistent access to 5G signals, surpassing the national average. This increased connectivity is leading to faster mobile speeds, enhanced video streaming quality, and improved...

This Black Friday weekend, Telus has an offer aimed at supporting Canadian youth leaving foster care. The company's "Buy One, Give One" offer, set to run from November 24-27th, promises that for every new customer purchasing a phone – whether online, through a call-in, or at select stores – Telus will donate a free phone...

Bell has proposed to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) the establishment of a news fund to help make up for losses facing broadcasters. This fund is intended to assist broadcasters and allow contributions from foreign streaming services towards Canadian content expenditure. During a CRTC panel discussion on Tuesday, Bell representatives advocated for the...

OpenAI has announced a major shake-up in its leadership and board composition, once again. Sam Altman, who was recently ousted, will return as CEO, with a newly formed board chaired by former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor. This development on late Tuesday evening follows a tumultuous series of events that began last Friday with Altman's firing...

Apple has unveiled its annual holiday film titled "Fuzzy Feelings,” featuring George Harrison's "Isn’t it a Pity." "Creativity has the power to change the way we see each other, and the world. Sometimes, seeing things through a new lens can make all the difference,” says Apple. "You make the holidays. Stop-motion was shot on iPhone...

In an exclusive interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared insights into his leadership style, the company's future, and his personal journey from a modest upbringing to leading the world's most valuable company. The interview, conducted by music star Dua Lipa, dived into various aspects of Cook's life and work, shared on the BBC Sounds channel...

Rogers has arrived at a tentative agreement with nearly 300 striking workers in Metro Vancouver, represented by United Steelworkers Local 1944 Unit 60. This development follows a period of heightened tensions, where contract negotiations had stalled, leading Rogers to issue a lock-out notice earlier this month. "We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement,”...

Canada's smartphone market faced a 4% year-over-year (YoY) sales decline, marking the second consecutive quarter of downturn amid rising inflation and economic challenges. Despite the usual boost from carrier promotions during back-to-school seasons and new smartphone launches, affordability issues have led to a longer replacement cycle and a shift in focus towards Bring Your Own...

Microsoft has snapped up OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to lead a new advanced AI research team, as announced by the company's chief, Satya Nadella, on Monday. This move follows the OpenAI board's unexpected Friday decision to fire Altman, which led to significant unrest within the organization, as Brockman quit soon afterwards in...

Following the unexpected termination of Sam Altman as CEO, OpenAI has now appointed former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear as its interim CEO, marking a significant shift in the company's leadership. This decision comes after a tumultuous weekend of negotiations, initially aimed at reinstating Altman, as reported by The Information. Mira Murati, who temporarily led OpenAI...

Tesla's highly anticipated Cybertruck has made a surprise appearance on the streets of Quebec, generating some buzz online. According to Tesla North, images and a video were widely shared on Facebook and the web, capturing the Cybertruck cruising on the highway and navigating through a local shopping centre, with the driver acknowledging photographers and passing...