Stories by John Quintet

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described allegations involving threats and deceit linked to the ArriveCan app as “extremely concerning” during a session in the House of Commons on Wednesday. The allegations were raised by Cameron MacDonald, Assistant Deputy Minister at Health Canada, implicating Minh Doan, the federal government's Chief Technology Officer, reports The Globe and Mail....

Telus-owned Public Mobile and Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile have debuted what appear to be the lowest price we’ve seen for a 5G plan in Canada, priced at $34 per month with 20GB of data. Back in September we saw Public Mobile debut a $34/20GB 4G plan, but this same plan with 5G connectivity is now available,...

Apple has reached a $25 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over allegations of discriminatory hiring practices. The case, involving the largest penalty under the Immigration and Nationality Act's anti-discrimination clause, accused Apple of unfairly discriminating against U.S. citizens and certain non-citizens with permanent work rights in the U.S. The investigation, which started in...

In an effort to maintain high-quality standards for apps, Google Play has announced a series of new policies and programs. Kobi Gluck, Director of Product Management, emphasized the platform's commitment to ensuring users have access to the best possible app experiences. This initiative is part of Google Play's ongoing investment in tools and features that...

Rogers has disclosed a net loss in its financial results for the three months ending September 30, despite witnessing growth in revenue and service revenue. The Q3 net loss stands in stark contrast to the previous year's net income, reflecting a downturn in profitability for the telco. The company's total revenue increased by 36% to...

Ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV, in collaboration with Stingray, has announced the launch of five new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) Channels in Canada. The channels introduced are set to enhance Pluto TV's entertainment offerings in Canada with a range of specialized content: Stingray Naturescape: A channel that offers viewers a tranquil experience with its...

Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) offers AI-generated summaries that amalgamate the most important information for user queries. The company has announced this feature has now expanded to 120 new countries, but Canada isn’t one of them. Following successful implementations in the U.S., India, and Japan, the technology has received overwhelmingly positive feedback says Google. Now,...

Google, alongside major European telecom operators, has urged the European Commission to mandate Apple's iMessage to comply with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), potentially reshaping the messaging app landscape in the European Union. The Financial Times has obtained a letter addressed to the Commission, where a Google senior vice-president and the CEOs of Vodafone,...

Taylor Swift has been crowned Apple Music's Artist of the Year after a spectacular performance throughout 2023. Dominating Apple Music’s Global Daily Top 100 with 65 songs, Swift has outshone all other artists on the platform in the first 10 months of the year, said Apple on Wednesday. “I am so honored to be Apple...

Rogers has finalized an agreement to acquire Toronto-based internet service provider Comwave, eliminating yet another independent telecom. The company confirmed the acquisition with iPhone in Canada on Wednesday. Comwave, known for its competitive pricing and consumer-focused service packages, will continue its operations, now backed by the nation-wide reach and resources of Rogers, according to a...

In an effort to improve road safety, Google’s Waze has rolled out a new feature called crash history alerts, designed to inform drivers about the safety records of the roads they travel. Globally, traffic accidents claim approximately 3,700 lives daily, making crash injuries a leading cause of death worldwide. Waze users report accidents every two...

Independent internet service provider (ISP) TekSavvy has voiced concerns over the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) recent interim wholesale internet decision made yesterday. The ruling mandates Bell and Telus to provide wholesale access to their fibre networks in Ontario and Quebec to smaller ISPs within six months. Although TekSavvy sees the decision as a...