Stories by John Quintet

New information has emerged revealing that a privacy feature Apple introduced three years ago has failed to function as promised, reports ArsTechnica. Initially launched with iOS 14, the feature was designed to conceal the unique Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of iPhones and iPads when they connected to a network. Despite Apple's assurances, the feature...

A severe storage bug in Android 14 is causing significant disruptions for users, particularly those using the "multiple profiles" feature. The bug has rendered devices virtually unusable, locking users out of device storage and eliciting comparisons to ransomware attacks. Initially thought to be limited to Pixel 6 devices, the bug now appears to be affecting...

Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced the launch of a new Premium+ subscription tier. "X Premium is an opt-in, paid subscription that offers additional features to improve your experience on X. X Premium has three tiers: Basic, Premium, and Premium+, with more features available in each tier. Subscribe now with localized pricing...

Bell Media and FOX Entertainment Global announced a new licensing and distribution agreement today, aimed at supporting Canadian original productions. The deal will cover content across all Bell Media platforms, including CTV and Crave, as well as FOX in the U.S. FOX Entertainment Global will handle global distribution. The partnership will focus on English-language scripted...

In an all-company meeting on Thursday, executives at X (formerly Twitter), identified YouTube and LinkedIn as potential future competitors, according to sources, reports Bloomberg. The meeting was the first time owner Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino have jointly addressed the entire company. The source also revealed that the executives discussed plans to launch a...

Apple is set to host a special online-only Mac event set for October 30, but held at an unusual time of 5pm PT/8pm ET. The event will be streamed online for all to watch. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on Friday, here’s a tally of what to expect from Apple’s event that is likely to...

On the eve of its one-year anniversary under new ownership and management, X CEO Linda Yaccarino outlined the platform's achievements and future prospects in a comprehensive update. "I am incredibly proud of the work our team has been doing to accelerate the future of X," said Yaccarino on Thursday in a blog post. She then...

Rogers is closing its CityNews Ottawa radio station and laying off a portion of its newsroom staff. The company cites declining audiences and regulatory challenges as the primary reasons for the closure. "Due to low audiences, declining revenue, and restrictive regulatory policies for AM radio, it was a difficult decision," said Charmaine Khan, Rogers Sports...

Apple has confirmed a wireless charging issue affecting its iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro series when used with certain BMW and Toyota Supra models. The issue temporarily disables the Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities of the affected iPhones. Apple disclosed the problem in an internal memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers, seen by...

Bell issued a stark warning to the Canadian government, stating that the Canadian broadcasting system is at risk of collapse unless measures are taken to ensure access to popular foreign TV content. The telecom giant's concerns made to the federal government in March come as U.S. companies increasingly offer streaming services directly to Canadian consumers,...

At a Parliamentary Committee on Tuesday, further questions were asked about the $54 million ArriveCan app scandal, but no new answers surfaced. Franco Terrazzano, the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, raised alarming questions about government accountability and transparency during the committee meeting yesterday. Terrazzano revealed that approximately 90% of government executives receive bonuses...

Apple is set to revamp its AirPods lineup, including the introduction of a new entry-level model in 2024 and a Pro model in 2025, according to unnamed sources speaking to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The Cupertino-based company is also planning to update the design of the earbuds, their cases, and audio quality. A new version of...