Stories by John Quintet

Netflix, after introducing mobile games in the fall of 2021, is taking a significant step forward in its gaming journey. The streaming giant announced today that it's rolling out a limited beta test for its gaming service to a select group of members in Canada and the UK. This move will allow members to play...

Amazon has unveiled its latest innovation: AI-generated customer review highlights. This feature aims to simplify the shopping experience by providing a brief overview of product reviews. Last year, the e-commerce giant saw 125 million customers leaving nearly 1.5 billion reviews and ratings, or about 45 reviews every second. With the growth of generative AI, Amazon...

Apple's next-generation M3 Mac chips are coming into focus, with developer logs providing insights into the specifications and potential Mac models. That's according to sources speaking to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who just keeps on giving when it comes to leaking Apple's product cycle. While the final consumer versions might differ from Apple's internal tests, the...

Apple is on the brink of a monumental shift in its smartwatch series, with insiders hinting at the transformative features of the "Watch X" model, set to commemorate the device's 10-year anniversary, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While the 2023 models, slated for unveiling next month, are anticipated to be a modest upgrade, the Watch X,...

Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat has announced a significant shift in its Lightspeed constellation project, partnering with MDA as its primary supplier. This strategic move will save Telesat a whopping US $2 billion in capital expenditures. The Friday announcement caused its stock price to surge dramatically. Originally estimated at US $5 billion, the Lightspeed project, designed...

In a bizarre turn of events, a Vancouver woman, Becca Hislop, used an Apple AirTag to trace what she believed to be her stolen vehicle, only to uncover a different story in the Okanagan. Hislop's ordeal began on a Sunday morning near Science World in Vancouver. While she was with her boyfriend, her car was...

Apple released iOS 17 beta 5 earlier this week and if you haven’t had time to check out what’s new in this latest beta, below are some changes noticed as documented by zollotech: Apple released iOS 17 beta 5 for developers. Alongside, they also released iPad OS 17 beta 5, watch OS 10 beta 5,...

Samsung's latest Galaxy devices announced last month are now available for purchase in Canada. This includes the Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Tab S9 Series, and Galaxy Watch6 Series. These devices are now available at Samsung Experience Stores, samsung.com/ca, and other major retailers and carriers throughout the country. The Galaxy Z Flip5 features...

In a move set to benefit a broader range of content creators, 𝕏 has announced adjustments to its eligibility criteria for the Creator Ads Revenue Sharing program. Previously, the platform required users to have a minimum of 15 million impressions within three months to qualify for ad revenue sharing. This threshold has now been slashed...

Starting August 15, 2023, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) riders will have a smoother travel experience as Interac Debit becomes an available contactless payment option for adult fares. This initiative aims to simplify the transit process for those in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by eliminating the need for loading passes or buying tickets. "Now, Toronto's...

All eyes are on Apple's expected iPhone 15 announcement next month and now we may have some evidence of what’s coming, according to tvOS 17 beta code. Developer Aaron has identified multiple unreleased iPhone models within tvOS 17, shedding light on potential features and specifications of the upcoming devices. https://twitter.com/aaronp613/status/1689071303356014592 “[Four] unreleased iPhone models were...

Back in January, Bell Media announced the launch of TSN+, its new sports streaming service that is available directly to consumers, without the requirement of cable or internet subscriptions. TSN+ was available as a free preview for the past 8 months but that has now come to an end as of August 9, with paid...