Stories by John Quintet

Rogers rolled out wireless service on select sections of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system last Wednesday, and the move has its rivals Telus and Bell unhappy, as a federal consultation on the issue is still underway. “Rogers has demonstrated a complete lack of co-operation on access for all riders, refusing to meet with...

Google has launched new capabilities for its Google Home app, debuting new automation for your smart home. The update rolls out nine new starters and nine new actions tailored for Household Routines. This enhancement allows you to set up various sensors such as temperature, humidity, contact, and occupancy within the Google Home ecosystem and incorporate...

Uber is developing an artificial intelligence chatbot aimed at streamlining the food ordering process for its Uber Eats customers. The yet-to-be-announced feature was discovered in the code of the Uber Eats app by developer Steve Moser, who shared the details with Bloomberg News. According to the code, the AI assistant will help users "find relevant...

Canada is making significant strides in sustainable transportation, with Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) accounting for 10.5% of all new light vehicle registrations in the second quarter of 2023, according to a recent report by S&P Global Mobility, reports Tesla North. This marks an uptick from 9.2% in the previous quarter and sets a new record...

X, formerly known as Twitter, and LinkedIn are in the process of integrating Passkeys, the new passwordless authentication standard. Developed by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium, Passkey aims to enhance online security and user convenience. It’s also supported by Apple and Google. Passkey employs public-key cryptography to establish a secure connection...

Bank of Montreal (BMO) has teamed up with technology partner Extend to introduce a new feature for its Corporate Card clients, offering them the ability to create and send virtual cards for more efficient and secure payment management. The initiative aims to simplify the payment process for businesses, providing them with greater control over expenses....

The federal government and Ontario have announced a joint investment of over $219 million to expand high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across the province. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, and Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario made the announcement on Monday morning, joined alongside Kinga...

Rogers has fired back at Telus in a recent regulatory filing, labelling the latter as "hypocritical" in their dispute over wireless network access in Toronto's subway system. The feud between these telecom rivals has been brewing for months and shows no signs of resolution it seems. It all started when Rogers acquired BAI Canada, the...

We know that Apple usually holds their special events on a Tuesday and it’s coming down to the wire for the upcoming iPhone 15 series launch.  Earlier this month, Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman said Apple was said to hold its September iPhone event on September 12 or 13, but in his latest PowerOn newsletter today,...

As anticipation builds for Apple’s fall iPhone event featuring the iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch, the tech giant has another ace up its sleeve for next year: a revamped iPad Pro. Aimed at reigniting a stagnant tablet market, this will be the first major overhaul for the iPad Pro line since 2018, reports Bloomberg’s...

A handwritten advertisement for the Apple-1 Computer, penned entirely by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has been sold for a whopping $175,759 USD ($239,181 CAD), according to Boston-based RR Auction. The historic document provides a captivating snapshot into the early days of personal computing and the visionary mind of Jobs. The rough draft specification sheet for...

We know Elon Musk has in the pipeline to turn X into the ‘everything app’ that could also encompass payments, and now we’re hearing more chatter about the possibility. According to FOX Business Network's Senior Correspondent, Charles Gasparino, he said he’s hearing about conversations of X and its pursuit of a payments system. “@elonmusk continues...