Stories by John Quintet

Instagram's newly introduced search functionality on Threads, its text-based social platform, quickly faced controversy after users discovered blocked search terms related to "covid" and "long covid." Upon attempting these searches, a blank screen appeared with a pop-up directing users to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website, reports The Washington Post. Parent company Meta...

According to Steve Moser from The Tape Drive, Meta is in the process of introducing AI chat capabilities into WhatsApp. Code strings discovered within the mobile application hint at users having the ability to engage in conversations with various AI personalities. The codes read: "We'll let you know when you can talk to different characters...

Quebecor’s Videotron has added NBCUniversal's reality TV streaming platform, Hayu, to its Helix offering, giving its customers in Québec direct access to the service. This collaboration lets Videotron users enjoy more than 300 reality series, including popular shows like "Love Island," "Vanderpump Rules," and exclusive content such as "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen."...

Apple is set to unveil its new iPhone 15 series smartphones in just under two hours. Questions remain about what surprises are coming still and we'll find out soon enough. As for the starting storage for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max? According to MacRumors, it says it was able to confirm...

Meta is reportedly developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to rival OpenAI's most advanced model, reports the Wall Street Journal. This development comes in the wake of OpenAI's success with ChatGPT, backed by Microsoft. The forthcoming AI model from Meta, set for a potential unveiling next year, is projected to surpass the capabilities of...

In a significant move to bolster global connectivity, Ottawa-based Telesat has inked a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its Lightspeed satellite constellation into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), reports Tesla North. The collaboration includes 14 launches using SpaceX's reliable and reusable Falcon 9 rocket. Each mission will carry up to 18 Telesat Lightspeed satellites,...

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Canada's major telcos— Rogers, Telus, and Bell—have announced support to affected Canadians and their families. Rogers announced that it will temporarily waive long-distance call and SMS charges for its Rogers, Fido, and chatr customers to Morocco until September 19, 2023. In a bid to further aid...

In a significant announcement made today, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, revealed new spectrum licence conditions, mandating Rogers give Telus, Bell and other carriers wireless access to the TTC subway, by October 3, 2023. This announcement was made with Olivia Chow, Toronto's Mayor, and several members of Parliament from the Toronto area...

In what appears to be a strategic move just before Apple's expected iPhone 15 announcement tomorrow, Rogers has debuted a reduced monthly device payments plan through Rogers Bank and the latter’s Mastercard offerings. Customers using a Rogers credit card can now opt for interest-free monthly payments for a new device spread over 36 or 48...

Apple's next-generation iPad Air is poised for an unveiling this October, though it may not be through a traditional special event. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple might opt for a quieter press release introduction, similar to how it announced certain MacBook Pro models earlier this year. On a recent episode of The MacRumors Show...

In a recent update, Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, revealed that as of June 2023, it boasts a staggering 65.5 million users who dedicate an average of 2.3 hours daily to the platform. The details were shared at the Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) 2023 on Friday. While users have traditionally connected via text chat,...

Belmont Secondary School is taking measures to ensure a distraction-free learning environment as students return to classes. The high school located in the suburb of Langford west of Victoria on Vancouver Island, mandates that students either place their cellphones in designated containers at the front of the classroom or keep them silenced in their bags,...