Stories by John Quintet

Telus has activated its standalone 5G (5G SA) network in Western Canada, just a week after launching the service in Eastern Canada. Users in Edmonton have reported successful connections to 5G SA on Android phones, with speed tests showing over 1 Gbps. The network is accessible throughout Edmonton, from the north to the south and...

Electronic Arts (EA) reported a 25% increase in pre-release sign-ups for its newly rebranded football game, EA Sports FC, compared to last year's Fifa series. The Silicon Valley-based company recently ended its 30-year partnership with Fifa, football's world governing body. EA revealed that 6.8 million people have paid for early access to the game, which...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) says it has taken steps to modernize Canada's broadcasting framework, focusing on the contributions of online streaming services to Canadian and Indigenous content. Back in May, the CRTC launched its first round of public consultations. After reviewing over 200 interventions, the commission has issued its initial two decisions....

SpaceX is offering a final opportunity for rural Canadians (loosely defined according to their address checker) to jump on a significant discount on Starlink hardware, reports Tesla North. The promotion, which cuts the hardware price to $199 CAD—a 74% reduction—expires tomorrow, September 30, 2023. Initially launched with a 54% discount in March, the offer has...

In an exclusive first look, details about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra have been revealed. The smartphone maintains a design similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but introduces several key alleged enhancements. The leak was shared by reliable insider @OnLeaks with Smartprix, with the latter detailing renders of the S24 Ultra’s front and...

Your default search engine on the iPhone could have been Microsoft’s Bing, according to Bloomberg. According to sources familiar with the matter, Microsoft engaged in preliminary discussions with Apple in 2020 about the possibility of selling its Bing search engine, reports Bloomberg. The talks involved Apple's services chief, Eddy Cue, who is also responsible for...

Chromebook users can expect a series of updates aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality. The updates will roll out automatically, ensuring users have access to the latest features without manual intervention. One of the major updates is the introduction of the Material You design, allowing users to personalize their laptops more extensively. "When you...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault announced a landmark investment in a new electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility by Sweden's Northvolt Batteries North America. The plant, to be located in Saint-Basile-le-Grand and McMasterville, Quebec, will be powered by clean electricity and aims to produce some of the world's greenest batteries. "Once again,...

In a playful video titled "#BestPhonesForever: Scary Story,” Google's Pixel 8 again pokes fun at the iPhone 15 ahead of its own Pixel 8 launch event set next week. The video, posted on the Made by Google YouTube channel, personifies the Google Pixel and iPhone as friends sharing a campfire conversation about their respective launches...

Tesla has introduced its Vehicle Extended Service Agreement (Vehicle ESA) for Canadian customers, effective September 25, 2023. The extended warranty is applicable to Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles and is available through Tesla's mobile app under the 'Upgrades’ menu, reports Tesla North. "The event of Failure must first occur during...

OpenAI is reportedly in advanced discussions with former Apple designer Jony Ive and SoftBank's Masayoshi Son to develop what is being termed as the "iPhone of artificial intelligence." The venture is expected to be backed by more than $1 billion in funding from SoftBank, according to people familiar with the matter, reports The Financial Times....

For subscribers of streaming service Paramount+, the company has released its list of new shows and movies coming in October. Check out the full list below: October 3 CATFISH, Season 8 (SERIES) THE HUNGER GAMES (MOVIE) THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (MOVIE) THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 (MOVIE) THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2...