Stories by John Quintet

In a move to bolster national cybersecurity and reduce dependency on foreign technology, China's central government agencies have been directed to refrain from using Apple's iPhones and other foreign-branded devices at work, reports sources speaking with the Wall Street Journal. The directive, which was communicated to staff via workplace chat groups and meetings, extends a...

Apple has entered a new long-term agreement with Arm for chip technology that is projected to "extend beyond 2040," as revealed in Arm's initial public offering (IPO) documents released on Tuesday, reports Reuters. Arm, which owns the intellectual property for the computational architecture utilized in the majority of the world’s smartphones, has priced its upcoming...

In the wake of soccer superstar Lionel Messi's highly anticipated North American debut with Inter Miami in July, both Apple TV+ and Major League Soccer’s (MLS) streaming platforms witnessed a surge in U.S. subscriptions. On July 21, the day Messi made his debut with Inter Miami, the MLS Season Pass saw a meteoric rise in...

The federal government announced nearly $1.2 million in federal funding for Rogers on Tuesday, to extend high-speed Internet access to over 1,600 households in rural Nova Scotia. The expansion includes more than 440 Indigenous homes, spanning 16 rural and remote communities on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. "Internet is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity....

Apple is set to elevate the user experience with the introduction of a new App Store for its upcoming Apple Vision Pro. This new platform, running on visionOS, will feature applications and games specifically designed for it, while also integrating hundreds of thousands of existing iPad and iPhone apps. The company told developers on Tuesday...

Rogers is fighting back against its former CEO, Joe Natale, with a countersuit demanding repayment of some of the severance he received. This move comes in the wake of Natale's lawsuit for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract, initiated last month. Natale's departure from Rogers late in 2021 was marked by turbulence within the company's...

Nomad has unveiled the Base One Max 3-in-1 to its range of premium wireless chargers on Tuesday. Crafted with a blend of solid metal and premium glass, this charger is feature-packed to offer consumers a seamless charging experience. The Base One Max 3-in-1 stands out in the market with its official MFi MagSafe charging technology,...

Nintendo has announced exclusive bundles set to release on October 6, 2023, ahead of the holiday season. Back again is the Nintendo Switch bundle for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and two new designs for the Nintendo Switch Lite, inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle will come with a Nintendo...

This September, Apple Arcade is set to debut four new games, offering more ad-free games free of in-app purchases with the gaming subscription. Here's what's new on Apple Arcade for September 2023: Cypher 007 (Releasing on September 29): Enter the world of James Bond in this unique mobile-exclusive game. As Agent 007, players will navigate...

Apple has argued that its flagship service, iMessage, is not popular enough to be designated as a "gatekeeper" under the European Union's forthcoming Digital Markets Act (DMA). This legislation, aimed at curbing Big Tech's power, will set new responsibilities for tech platforms, including data sharing and interoperability with rival apps, reports The Financial Times. The...

Apple is set to extensively redesign its Magic Keyboard accessory for the revamped iPad Pro next year, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter. According to sources, the upcoming version of the Magic Keyboard will not only feature a larger trackpad for a more Mac-like feel but will also boast an aluminum top...

Elon Musk’s X has updated its privacy policy to indicate it will collect not only biometric data and information on users' job and education history, but also use the amassed data to train its machine learning and artificial intelligence models. The change, first noticed by Bloomberg and later detailed by tech analyst Alex Ivanovs of...