Stories by John Quintet

Federal Auditor-General Karen Hogan announced the expansion of her ongoing investigation into the costly ArriveCan app, following new allegations of misconduct originally reported by The Globe and Mail. Hogan expressed disappointment that government officials did not inform her of a related RCMP investigation, a fact she learned through media coverage. The announcement came during an...

Two members of the family controlling Rogers, have filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging they have been excluded from board meetings and denied access to information. Melinda Rogers-Hixon and her sister, Martha Rogers, claim the company's actions have been "oppressive" toward them. The lawsuit reignites a longstanding power struggle within the Rogers family, whose...

On September 20, 2023, Amazon held its annual Devices and Services hardware announcement at its HQ2 campus in Arlington, Virginia. The event showcased AI-powered enhancements for Alexa and Amazon's smart home ecosystem, signaling the next generation of devices aimed at transforming home interactions. Here's an overview of what's available as of October 2023: Entertainment Devices...

In a humanitarian gesture, Rogers has announced that it will waive long-distance and SMS charges for its Rogers, Fido, and chatr customers making calls to Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. The waiver is effective from October 7 to October 31, 2023. Additionally, roaming charges for customers in these regions will also be waived during...

Conservative MP John Williamson, chair of the public accounts committee, has announced an emergency meeting for Thursday to hear from Auditor-General Karen Hogan and Deputy Auditor-General Andrew Hayes regarding the status of the ArriveCan app audit, reported the Globe and Mail earlier this week. The House of Commons is currently on recess for Thanksgiving. The...

News Media Canada, the organization representing major Canadian publishers such as The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, Postmedia, and La Presse, is calling on the federal government to address Google's specific concerns about Bill C-18, also known as the Online News Act. The legislation is set to take effect on December 19, intensifying the...

Air Canada announced a partnership with Hayu, NBCUniversal's all-reality streaming service, to offer a dedicated Hayu channel on its in-flight entertainment system. The collaboration coincides with Hayu's fifth anniversary in Canada and aims to enhance the in-flight experience for Air Canada passengers. "In-flight entertainment is an important part of our customers' travel journey, especially on...

Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President of Platform Experience at Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), announced new details about PlayStation 5 cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members on Wednesday. The feature will be rolled out starting later this month and will include access to a range of supported PS5 digital titles. "Starting this month, we will...

Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched a new website to provide details on its forthcoming "Starlink Direct to Cell" service, with plans for a comprehensive launch by 2025, reports Tesla North. The website states that the service will offer "ubiquitous access to texting, calling, and browsing" across a variety of terrains, including land, lakes, and coastal...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is contemplating imposing broadcasting policy objectives on foreign streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Scott Shortliffe, the regulator's executive director of broadcasting, stated that the CRTC is in the initial stages of implementing the Online Streaming Act. The act aims to require streaming platforms to contribute to Canadian...

Yesterday, Apple released new software betas for developers including iOS 17.1 beta 3. What's new in iOS 17.1 beta 3? We have a breakdown from Brandon Butch on YouTube. The new build number ending with an 'a' suggests that the Release Candidate (RC) version could be available as early as next week. The modem firmware...

The LEGO Group announced today the launch of new LEGO Animal Crossing sets, inspired by the widely popular video game available on the Nintendo Switch. This marks the first time the Animal Crossing world will be available in LEGO form. The sets, developed in collaboration with Nintendo, offer five distinct play experiences that allow users...