Stories by John Quintet

A recent teardown analysis by Nikkei, in collaboration with Tokyo-based Fomalhaut Techno Solutions, reveals that the production costs for Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max have increased by 12% compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The estimated production cost for the top-tier model stands at $558, marking a record high for the second...

Hold on to your pants, folks. Apple’s not finished yet with its product launches for 2023. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning a Mac-focused product launch at the end of this month, amid noticeable shortages of iMacs and MacBook Pros in retail stores. The last update to the iMac came in April 2021...

Apple is intensifying its efforts to catch up in the rapidly evolving field of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), reportedly allocating about $1 billion per year for the initiative, says Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move comes after the company largely remained on the sidelines while competitors like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon made significant advancements in AI...

Canada's telecommunications regulator, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), is contemplating easing Canadian content spending requirements for Corus Entertainment. The company has cited labour unrest in the U.S. entertainment industry and high inflation as factors negatively impacting its financial performance. Corus submitted an application last week, requesting "urgent" changes to some conditions for its...

In a recent investigation led by CBC's Marketplace, technicians at several tech repair stores in Ontario, including Best Buy and Telus-owned Mobile Klinik, were caught accessing private data on customers' devices. The investigation involved dropping off smartphones and laptops at 20 different stores and monitoring the technicians' activities through installed tracking software. Out of the...

As the 2023-24 National Hockey League (NHL) season unfolds, fans are not just flocking to Canadian arenas for the on-ice action. The digital experience, facilitated by 5G networks, is becoming increasingly integral to the overall enjoyment of the game. A recent analysis by Opensignal evaluated the 5G network performance at seven major NHL venues in...

Tesla has made pricing adjustments to its high volume Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in Canada, effective as of October 19, 2023. The Model 3 has seen a price reduction of $1,000 across multiple configurations. The Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version now costs $53,990, down from $54,990, while the Long Range version is priced...

Apple is reportedly considering selling more ads on its self-produced podcasts, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. This marks a potential shift in the company's strategy, as its podcasts have historically been ad-free. The podcasts under consideration for ad placements include limited series like "The Line," "Hooked," and "Run, Bambi, Run," which...

TD Bank has been named the "Best Consumer Digital Bank in North America" for the third consecutive year by Global Finance in their World's Best Digital Banks Awards 2023. The bank's recognition was based on six North American regional category wins that included innovation, transformation, and online product offerings. "Developing a deeper understanding of customer...

TikTok executives defended the video-sharing app's data security practices during a House of Commons committee meeting on Wednesday. Lawmakers expressed concerns that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government. Western governments have previously raised alarms that TikTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, could be a conduit for sensitive data to China's government or for...

Toyota has entered into an agreement with Tesla to implement the latter's North American Charging Standard (NACS) in its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) starting in 2025, reports Tesla North. This development is in line with Toyota's overarching electrification strategy and will provide Toyota and Lexus customers with access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across...

Members of Parliament voted unanimously on Tuesday to summon private contractors, senior government officials, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for questioning over the ArriveCan app, reports the Globe and Mail. The decision by the government operations committee comes in response to a Globe and Mail report indicating that the RCMP is investigating alleged...