Stories by John Quintet

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick announced in an internal email that the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued preliminary approval for the company's planned merger with Microsoft. The approval is based on solutions that Microsoft presented in its new merger application. "This approval is critical to completing our merger," said Kotick on Thursday....

Apple CEO Tim Cook was present at the Fifth Avenue Apple store in New York to mark today's launch of the iPhone 15 lineup. "The first guy in line got here at 8:00 p.m. last night. This is for the iPhone 15. The doors are about to open," said Steve Kovach, a reporter for CNBC....

Amazon announced that its streaming service, Prime Video, will introduce limited advertisements starting in early 2024. The change will affect users in the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Canada initially, with plans to expand to other countries later in the year. The move aims to sustain the company's investment in compelling content, including its award-winning Amazon...

iPhone 14 models and earlier (left); iPhone 15 models (right) Apple has introduced new battery information features for its iPhone 15 lineup, another slight advantage over older models. The latest iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro now allow users to view when the battery was manufactured, when it was first used, and its cycle count....

Apple’s services head Eddy Cue and artificial intelligence chief John Giannandrea are slated to testify in the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The case centers on allegations that Google abused its power in the online search market through its search agreement with Apple, reports Bloomberg. Giannandrea, a former Google executive, and Cue,...

We're rounding the corner into another month and that means a list of what's new on Disney+ Canada for October 2023. Highlights include the second season premiere of Loki, while The Kardashians return again for another season, and Ahsoka episodes continue. Check out the full listings below showing what's new on Disney+ Canada for October...

Google has reignited its campaign urging Apple to adopt Rich Communication Services (RCS), a modern messaging standard. In a video titled "Meet iPager - Help Apple #GetTheMessage," Google criticizes Apple for using outdated SMS and MMS technology when texting with Android devices. The campaign by Google points out multiple shortcomings in Apple's existing messaging system....

The first iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders have shipped in Canada, ahead of tomorrow’s official launch. Earlier in the week, we told you how some iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders were in the ‘preparing to ship’ phase right after orders were placed last Friday. Some customers were already able to track the shipping status...

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,...