Stories by John Quintet

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued a warning to Android users on Thursday morning. According to the regulatory body, a recent operating system update has inadvertently caused some Android devices to dial 9-1-1. The CRTC said due to an unforeseen complication with the recent software update, some devices have been dialling 9-1-1 unintentionally....

Rogers announced today its plans to present Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" in Canada. The global superstar will perform six shows at the Rogers Centre in Toronto from November 14-16, and November 21-23, 2024. This makes Swift the first artist ever to perform six shows at the iconic stadium. Get ready, ‘Swifties’. "We're thrilled that...

Meta has announced a partnership with the UFC to deliver live immersive MMA action to viewers' homes via the Meta Quest Platform. By utilizing the magic of virtual reality (VR), fans can now experience live fights from UFC Fight Pass in Xtadium from YBVR and soon in Meta Horizon Worlds. The UFC's partnership with Meta...

In a significant announcement aimed at supporting content creators around the globe, Elon Musk revealed changes to the ad revenue sharing policy for 𝕏 and expressed intentions to speak with Apple CEO Tim Cook to potentially modify Apple's cut. Musk emphasized the importance of supporting creators, particularly those who post incredible content but live in...

Sonos is preparing to launch its latest portable speaker, the Move 2, in the coming weeks. While missing the peak of the outdoor summer season, the new device promises substantial improvements over its predecessor, according to details obtained by The Verge. Here are the latest rumoured key features and upgrades for the next-generation Move 2,...

Telus is taking steps to simplify the complexity of installing and managing multiple smart home products with the introduction of HomePro, a unique à la carte and subscription service. This new offering will allow customers access to in-person and 24/7 online tech experts to support virtually every connected device in their home. In partnership with...

If you’re a Twitter Blue…err…X Blue subscriber, you can now hide the fact you paid for the blue checkmark on iOS, Android and the web. "As a subscriber, you can choose to hide your checkmark on your account. The checkmark will be hidden on your profile and posts. The checkmark may still appear in some...

Microsoft has unveiled an innovative feature, Spatial Audio for Teams, aiming to bring realism to audio and video conferences by emulating dynamic, real-world scenarios. This new feature is designed to enhance virtual communication and reduce the fatigue often associated with online meetings. Spatial audio seeks to replicate face-to-face conversations by separating the voices of individual...

Meta is reportedly on the brink of launching a series of AI-driven chatbots that can exhibit unique personalities, across its social media apps, reports The Financial Times. Sources familiar with the project say Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been prototyping chatbots capable of engaging in human-like interactions with its nearly four billion users. The so-called...

Samsung Display is set to profit from an increase in OLED shipments for Apple's iPhone 15, much like the previous year. However, production issues not only on the display panel side but also with the camera module may limit these benefits, reports The Elec (via MacRumors). As of August 1st, industry insiders reveal that Samsung...

In a move to comply with the Online News Act, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that it will be halting news content availability in Canada, starting today. The rollout of these changes will occur gradually over the following weeks, impacting all users in Canada who access these platforms. Canadian news publishers...

Paramount+ has announced it is now the streaming destination for all things Star Trek in Canada. Starting today, August 1, 2023, the service is offering over 800 episodes and 12 feature films of the iconic Star Trek series for fans to binge on. The first season, as well as the current one, of the show...