Stories by John Quintet

In a move to further streamline the user experience, Tesla has unveiled its latest iOS app update, version 4.24.0, which now integrates seamlessly with Apple's Shortcuts app. This integration means that Tesla owners can now control various vehicle functions simply by giving voice commands to Siri, whether on their iPhone or Apple Watch, reports Tesla...

Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pascale St-Onge, took to Twitter today to slam Meta for following the law, specifically the Online News Act.  "Meta’s reckless choice to block news before the Act is in force is hurting access to vital information on Facebook and Instagram,” said St-Onge. "We are calling on them to reinstate news sharing...

Pelmorex, the private company behind Canada's weather and disaster alert system known as Alert Ready, has been granted a three-year broadcasting license renewal by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). This decision was made without public consultation, despite recent criticisms of the system's performance during extreme weather events. Oakville-based Pelmorex also runs The Weather...

Microsoft recently faced criticism for an AI-generated travel article about the nation’s capital, which controversially suggested tourists visit the Ottawa Food Bank. The recommendation, which ranked third on the list, was placed above attending an Ottawa Senators hockey game and just below visiting the National War Memorial. Thank you, AI overlords. Following the publication of...

Apple’s expected iPhone 15 launch is set to take place next month, and now we’re hearing about faster charging speeds for next-generation phones. Unnamed sources speaking to 9to5Mac claim iPhone 15 may support charging speeds of up to 35W, a significant jump from its predecessors. Apple is rumoured to finally ditch the Lightning connector for...

Anticipation is high as Activision unveils a slew of features, modes, and perks for the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III on November 10. Penned by writer Daniel Noel, here's a comprehensive look at what PlayStation players can expect: Campaign: The narrative picks up from the cliffhanger of Modern Warfare II, pitting...

Apple Card has once again secured its title as the Best Co-Branded Credit Card for Customer Satisfaction with No Annual Fee, an award from J.D. Power for its 2023 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study. This is the third year in a row that Apple Card, which is backed by Goldman Sachs, has won the award....

Service Canada has unveiled improvements to its online My Service Canada Account (MSCA) platform. What’s new? Canadians can now securely view their Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) online, reducing the need for in-person visits. How’s that for a big change in 2023? Canada sure does lead the way when it comes to online tech, right? The...

On the brink of celebrating 18 years since its launch, Microsoft has announced that the Xbox 360 Store will officially close on July 29, 2024. A groundbreaking console that ushered many into the world of gaming, Xbox 360 gave players legendary titles like "Kameo," "Gears of War," and "Fable 2." Starting July 29, 2024, gamers...

LinkedIn has unveiled the CLEAR identity verification feature for its users in Canada. Starting today, Canadians on LinkedIn can employ this advanced verification tool to add credibility and trustworthiness to their profiles. CLEAR allows LinkedIn members to authenticate their identity using a Canadian government-issued ID and a phone number. This integration represents LinkedIn's ongoing goal...

Ford, along with South Korean firms SK On and EcoProBM, have announced a $1.2 billion CAD investment to build a cathode manufacturing facility in Bécancour, Quebec. The new facility will focus on producing materials pivotal to the batteries in Ford's forthcoming electric vehicles. Slated to start production in 2026, the site will have an annual...

Nokia and Eastlink announced a multi-year deal on Wednesday to significantly upgrade the latter's mobile network in Canada. With the support of Nokia's advanced AirScale portfolio, which incorporates 5G RAN, Eastlink aims to offer its users faster internet speeds, improved performance, and expanded network capacity. This collaboration includes both the establishment of new sites and...