Stories by John Quintet

Apple has collaborated with Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates to bring the iconic character Snoopy to the Apple Watch. The new watch face is part of the free watchOS 10 software update made available on Tuesday, and features 148 unique animations of the beloved beagle. "When you design an analogue watch with Snoopy, he's a...

In a move to enhance communication for dispersed and multicultural families, Amazon announced Alexa is rolling out a new feature called Call Translation. This was part of Amazon's Devices & Services Fall Event held at its HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia on Wednesday. In a preview today, Amazon revealed its upcoming advancements for Alexa, which will...

Ring has introduced its most advanced camera yet, the Stick Up Cam Pro, featuring radar-based 3D Motion Detection for more accurate and refined motion alerts. The announcement was made at Amazon's Devices & Services Fall Event held at Amazon's HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia. The camera is available for pre-order today, with shipping set to begin...

Amazon has announced the launch of its latest Fire HD 10 tablets, including specialized versions for children, featuring improved speed and display quality. The new tablets are available for pre-order starting today and will begin shipping next month. The all-new Fire HD 10 comes with an octa-core processor that is 25% faster than its predecessor,...

Amazon introduced its fastest eero mesh Wi-Fi system, the Eero Max 7, at the Devices & Services Fall Event held today at the company's HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia. The new system, which utilizes Wi-Fi 7 technology, is designed to support the increasing demands of smart homes and high-traffic networks. "With 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Eero Max...

Amazon has unveiled its next-generation Fire TV devices, focusing on enhanced performance and user experience. These announcements were part of the Devices & Services Fall Event held at Amazon's HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia. New Fire TV Devices Take Center Stage Leading the announcements were the new Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K...

Amazon has introduced the latest iteration of its Echo Show 8 smart speaker at the fall event today. The device comes with a new industrial design, an updated processor, and enhanced audio capabilities. Dave Limp, Senior Vice President of Amazon Devices and Services, led the presentation of the Echo Show 8 reveal. The Echo Show...

Google has announced its Bard AI chatbot now has integration with Google apps and services. The update aims to provide more tailored responses and facilitate multi-app tasks. Bard is the rival to OpenAI's popular ChatGPT. Bard has also introduced a "Google it" feature that allows users to verify the AI's responses. The update expands Bard's...

Amazon announced today its plans to hire 6,000 employees across Canada for full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles in its operations network. The roles, which include stowing, picking, packing, sorting, and shipping customer orders, will be available in communities from coast to coast. The online retailer says it is investing over $70 million CAD this year...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed that other countries are quietly supporting Canada's Online News Act, also known as C-18, which passed the House of Commons in June. The legislation mandates that tech giants Google and Meta pay Canadian media outlets for news content shared or repurposed on their platforms. Meta has already removed news and...

SaskTel has announced the launch of its 5G network at SaskTel Centre, in what the company says will enhance the experience for fans of the Saskatoon Blades, Saskatchewan Rush, and concert attendees. The new network promises faster data speeds and will enable new use cases for emerging wireless technologies. "Since 1988, SaskTel Centre has been...

iFixit’s Kyle Wiens announced on Tuesday the repairability score for Apple's iPhone 14 from last year has been retroactively revised from a recommended 7 out of 10 to a do-not-recommend 4 out of 10. Initially praised for its repair-friendly architecture, the iPhone 14 has faced increasing scrutiny for software limitations that make repairs difficult for...