Stories by John Quintet

Amazon Prime Air to Expand Drone Delivery to Europe

Amazon announced plans to extend its Prime Air drone delivery service to Italy, the UK, and an unnamed third U.S. city by the end of 2024. The expansion comes after nearly a year of successful drone deliveries in the U.S., where packages weighing up to five pounds have been delivered in under an hour. Alongside...

Netflix Just Increased Prices in the US–Is Canada Next?

Netflix has released its Q3 report outlining a three-pronged approach to monetization and growth, focusing on paid sharing, pricing adjustments, and the expansion of its advertising business. The streaming giant aims to increase engagement through content creation while optimizing various revenue streams. Netflix reported robust membership growth over the past two quarters and a positive...

Tesla Announces Cybertruck Deliveries Start in November

Tesla’s Cybertruck has a futuristic design and now it appears the truck is not fake news, but actually set to begin deliveries starting in November, reports Tesla North. The company announced the news in its Q3 earnings released on Wednesday. "At Gigafactory Texas, we began pilot production of the Cybertruck, which remains on track for...

Microsoft Announces New Features for Teams Premium

Microsoft today announced a series of new features aimed at enriching the user experience for Microsoft Teams Premium subscribers. The announcement comes after a study by Forrester Consulting revealed that organizations are increasingly relying on Teams Premium to reduce costs, enhance customer experiences, and leverage AI for more effective daily operations. The new features include...

BMW to Get Access to Tesla Superchargers in North America

BMW Group announced on Tuesday that drivers of its BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce electric vehicles equipped with the Combined Charging System (CCS) will soon be able to use designated Tesla Supercharger stations, reports Tesla North. "It is our top priority to ensure that our drivers have easy access to reliable, fast charging," stated Sebastian Mackensen,...

Google Revamps Chrome’s Address Bar with New Features

Google announced on Tuesday it has revamped the Chrome browser's address bar, bringing some new features aiming to enhance user experience and expedite web searches. "As the days get shorter this fall, you might be looking for ways to maximize your time. Luckily, five improvements are coming to Chrome’s address bar to help you browse...

YouTube is Making it Easier to Watch and Find News

YouTube has announced new initiatives aimed at enhancing the news-watching experience on its platform and supporting journalism. The announcement was made by Brandon Feldman and Geoff Samek, Director of News & Civics Partnerships and Director of Product Management for News on Wednesday. "YouTube has long been a home for news viewers to learn more about...

Apple Watch Display Flicker Issues Being Investigated, Says Memo

Image: MacRumors Apple is looking into a display issue affecting some of its latest Apple Watch models, including the Series 9 and Ultra 2, according to an internal service memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers, reports MacRumors. The issue, described as a brief flicker or "pulse" in display brightness, occurs when the Always On...

X Fighting Bots by Charging Some Users $1/Year to Post

X launched a test phase for a new subscription method called "Not A Bot" in New Zealand and the Philippines on Tuesday. The test aims to strengthen the platform's existing measures against spam, bot activity, and manipulation. Existing users will not be impacted by this test. The new subscription method involves a two-step process for...

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: October 2023

Xbox Game Pass has unveiled its latest game lineup for October 2023, set to be available for Cloud, Console, and PC platforms. The announcement includes a mix of new releases and classic titles, some of which were previously showcased at events like gamescom and the Xbox Games Showcase. Available Today: "Like A Dragon: Ishin!" is...

WhatsApp Launches Passkey Support for Android Users

WhatsApp has launched passkey support for Android users, aimed at enhancing account security. The feature allows users to log into their WhatsApp accounts using biometric authentication methods such as fingerprint, face ID, or a pin code, eliminating the need for a one-time passcode. Users can activate this feature during the WhatsApp registration process or later...

Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes Surprise Visit to China

Apple CEO Tim Cook made a surprise visit to Chengdu, China, meeting with gamers at the company's Taikoo Li store and embracing the local tech scene, reports BBC News. During his visit, Cook interacted with players of Tencent's popular online game "Honour of Kings," stating on Chinese social media platform Weibo that the "energy tonight...