Stories by John Quintet

Hyundai announced today that it will adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles (EVs) starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, reports Tesla North. The announcement allows Hyundai and Kia EV owners to access more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America (Canada and the US). Tesla acknowledged the development, stating,...

The federal government has announced its participation in the Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT). The coalition, which also includes the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Japan, aims to improve the security, resilience, and innovation of telecommunications networks worldwide. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, stated that Canada's involvement will focus on...

Reddit has announced significant updates to its search functionality on mobile platforms, aiming to provide a more user-friendly and efficient experience. The changes, which went live on Reddit's Android and iOS apps on Wednesday, include the introduction of a new Media search tab that allows users to browse videos, GIFs, and images in one place....

Dyson has introduced its latest innovation, the V15s Detect Submarine wet and dry vacuum cleaner in Canada. This is the company’s first wet/dry vacuum and it's designed to wash hard floors while also vacuuming carpets and upholstery. The V15s Detect Submarine comes with multiple cleaner heads and accessories, including a wet roller head, Digital Motorbar cleaner...

Gmail is enhancing its security protocols to combat increasingly complex email threats. Google's email service, which blocks nearly 15 billion unwanted emails daily, is introducing new requirements for bulk senders—those who send over 5,000 messages to Gmail addresses in a single day. Google zeroing in on email validation to ensure that senders are who they...

Google announced the integration of generative AI technology into its Google Assistant, launching a new product called Assistant with Bard. The announcement was made at the Made by Google event where the company announced its new Pixel 8 lineup and Pixel Watch 2. "We think your digital assistant should make it even easier to manage...

At a special event today, Google announced a series of upgrades to its Pixel Buds Pro, aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality. The upgrades are part of Google's ongoing commitment to improve its Pixel products over time, from phones to wearables. "Since last year’s launch of Pixel Buds Pro, Google has been adding new...

Google unveiled its latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 2, at the Made by Google event this morning. The device was announced alongside the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. Engineered to offer a range of health, fitness, safety, and productivity features, the Pixel Watch 2 aims to be a comprehensive tool for users....

Image: Pixel 8 Pro in colour Bay Google has officially announced the release of its latest smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro at its 'Made by Google' event this morning, after months of teasing the new devices. Here's an overview of what Google just unwrapped for its latest smartphones for 2023. Pixel 8:...

Apple has added its much-anticipated Double Tap feature in its watchOS 10.1 Beta 2 released today for developers. Double Tap is an exclusive feature only for the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, as spotted by developer Steve Moser. The feature allows users to control their Apple Watch using a double...

Google has warned that it may restrict Canadians from searching for news on its platforms unless the Canadian government makes amendments to the Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18. The Act, passed in June and set to take effect on December 19, aims to support the Canadian news industry by requiring large tech...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched a series of limited-time subscription offers available from today until October 9th. All plans are available for new and existing customers (except for the $40/30GB 5G plan, new customers only) and offer varying data speeds and monthly savings at 4G or 5G speeds. The most notable addition is the $50/60GB...