Stories by John Quintet
CRTC Halts New Radio Applications, Surprising Broadcasters
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has unexpectedly announced a halt on all new radio applications and complaints for a period of approximately two years. The move has left many radio broadcasters reeling, especially those facing immediate challenges. Kevin Desjardins, president of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, expressed concern, stating that many stations have...
Apple’s New iPhone 15 Pro Colours Revealed, Says Report
Apple usually debuts a new colour for its iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineup, and now according to 9to5Mac we have some specific details. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will now showcase a distinct dark blue shade, predicted to be this year's standout colour. This new hue is set to...
Rogers vs Telus vs Bell: What’s the Difference?
Mobile analytics company Opensignal has released its latest Mobile Network Experience and 5G Experience reports today, offering comprehensive insights into the performance of Canada’s mobile operators. Rogers showcased a strong presence in both reports. In the Mobile Network Experience report, Rogers secured the top position in six of the eight categories, either on its own...
BC Transit Launches Tap Payments in Victoria with New App
BC Transit has partnered with Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) to launch its new automated fare collection system, Umo, in the Victoria Regional Transit System. The Umo mobile app for iOS and Android offers a modern rider experience by offering account-based ticketing, contactless payment methods, and an integrated travel companion app. Riders will be able to...
CBC Demands Meta Stop Following the Law and Unblock News
In response to the ongoing wildfire crisis, Catherine Tait, President & CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, has penned an urgent plea to Sir Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, regarding the critical need for timely news distribution on Meta's platforms. Canada's Northern regions, including the Northwest Territories' territorial capital, Yellowknife, and parts of British Columbia,...
Developers Try Apple Vision Pro, Get Mind Blown
When Michael Simmons, CEO of Flexibits, the powerhouse behind popular apps like Fantastical and Cardhop, showcased Fantastical at the Apple Vision Pro labs this summer, the experience was transformative. “It was like seeing Fantastical for the first time. It felt like I was part of the app,” he remarked. Apple Vision Pro labs, since their...
Shaw Outage in Maple Ridge Ends After Two Days
A widespread Shaw service outage in Maple Ridge, B.C., which had caused significant public concern and commentary on social media over the past two days, has now been resolved, confirms parent company Rogers. The disruption impacted a broad range of services, including internet, business internet, phone lines, WiFi access points, digital TV, and more. “Customers...
Google Chrome for iOS Testing Major Change to Address Bar
A recent discovery by developer Steve Moser, highlighted in his publication, The Tape Drive, has shown that Google is testing a new user interface layout for its Chrome browser on iOS. Mirroring a feature already present in Apple's Safari browser, this new design moves the address bar—or "Omnibox" in Chrome parlance—to the bottom of the...
Uber Reserve Expands to More Cities in Canada
Uber announced on Wednesday the rollout of its new "Uber Reserve" feature for both UberX and UberXL. This addition, currently available in select cities across Canada, promises riders more predictability by allowing them to schedule their rides well in advance. This new feature is tailored for trips to airports, train stations, other cities, or planned...
Amazon’s Luna Gaming Debuts on LG Smart TVs in Canada
LG Electronics, in collaboration with Amazon Luna, has expanded the latter’s cloud gaming service to its 2021-2023 smart TV models in Canada. Customers with webOS6.0/22/23 versions of the LG Smart TVs can now access the popular cloud gaming service either directly from the 2023 model's Home Screen Game Card or by downloading the Luna app...
You Can Now Stream CBC Gem on Roku
Roku and CBC today announced the availability of CBC Gem on the Roku platform. With this addition, Canadians can now the entire CBC Gem library on Roku. “CBC Gem is an important addition to the library of fantastic Canadian content on the Roku platform,” said Mary-Anne Taylor, Head of Content Distribution, Canada at Roku, in...
You Can Stream the New ‘Frasier’ in Canada this October
Paramount+ unveiled the premiere date and a first glimpse of the upcoming original series, FRASIER. The iconic Dr. Frasier Crane, played by the Emmy Award-winning Kelsey Grammer, is set to grace our screens once again. Yes, that show Frasier that you never watched as a kid. The 10-episode season is scheduled to debut in the...
