Stories by John Quintet

Tesla announced on August 31 that it has opened up its Supercharger network to non-Tesla vehicles at select Canadian locations for the first time. The announcement was made via the Tesla mobile app and the latter’s inbox feature to customers, reports Tesla North. The pilot program is set to launch in two Ontario locations—North Bay...

Mophie announced its upcoming range of Qi2 technology products today at IFA Berlin. Designed to elevate the user experience, the new lineup supports the latest Qi2 wireless charging standard, recently announced by the Wireless Power Consortium in January 2023. The new range features four new products that support Apple devices and come ahead of the...

Canada's Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pascale St. Onge, announced on Friday proposed regulations to implement the Online News Act, aiming to ensure fair compensation for Canadian news organizations when their work appears on major digital platforms. However, the regulations were met with resistance from Meta, the parent company of Facebook, who dismissed the legislation as...

Apple revealed more details about its decision to abandon the development of a privacy-centric iCloud photo-scanning tool aimed at detecting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The move comes after renewed pressure from child safety advocacy group Heat Initiative, which had been campaigning for Apple to do more in combatting the spread of CSAM. The Cupertino-based...

In a move that further escalates the competition in the electric vehicle market, Tesla has launched its upgraded Model 3 in China, Europe, the Middle East and Australia, reports Tesla North. Now displayed on the company's website (click to change location to Australia for example), the new offering has a limited launch, and there's still...

Fans of the Super Mario franchise are in for a treat this October, as Nintendo has announced a new Mario-themed Nintendo Switch and gave fans a sneak peek into the upcoming 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' game during their Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct video presentation today. Scheduled for launch on October 20, 'Super Mario Bros....

In a surprising move, Tesla has slashed prices further on its existing Model 3 inventory in Canada, intensifying speculation about an upcoming refresh to the popular electric vehicle line, reports Tesla North. The Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) now starts at $49,490 CAD, down from its original price of $54,990 CAD—a discount of $5,500. The...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently confirmed plans to develop an official X app for Tesla vehicles, allowing owners to watch videos and possibly see the latest posts from X, reports Tesla North. The announcement was made in response to a user named Jenny, who asked how to watch X videos on a Tesla. "We will...

Rogers is challenging the rates set by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), casting doubt on the federal agency’s efforts to increase competition among wireless providers. This move follows the government's earlier approval of Rogers' $26-billion acquisition of Shaw. “Expectations that Rogers would play nice as a result of this merger were unrealistic. The...

Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, CEO of WatchMojo, has criticized Canadian news organizations and lobbyists for their "misguided and arrogant" approach to online content. He expressed his views in a recent post, questioning the effectiveness of forcing platforms like Meta and Facebook to pay for news content, as part of the Online News Act. Montreal-based WatchMojo calls itself...

The annual PCMag report on ‘Best ISPs in Canada’ is out for 2023, revealing which internet service provider is the best in the country based on the publication's exhaustive tests. With a new evaluation methodology that considers coverage, pricing, and customer satisfaction, Bell Canada has claimed the throne as the best Internet Service Provider (ISP)...

Apple reportedly plans to discontinue social media support across various platforms, including Twitter, YouTube, and the Apple Support Community website, according to sources speaking to MacRumors. The change is slated to take effect later this year, starting on October 1. Customers seeking help from the @AppleSupport account on Twitter will no longer receive human responses....