Stories by John Quintet
Apple Tests 3D Printing for Upcoming Apple Watch Parts: Report
Apple is exploring a significant change in its manufacturing process by testing the use of 3D printers to produce steel chassis for its upcoming smartwatches, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This new approach aims to streamline production and reduce environmental impact by using less material. Traditionally, Apple has relied...
Canadians Shouldn’t Pay Rogers-Shaw’s Legal Fees, Says Think Tank
The Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project (CAMP) has expressed strong disapproval over the recent decision by Canada's Competition Tribunal, which ruled that the Competition Bureau must pay $13 million in legal fees to Rogers-Shaw in relation to their merger case. "That the Tribunal would force Canadians to foot the bill for two multi-billion dollar corporations is a...
University of Toronto Returns Secret $600,000 Amazon Donation
The University of Toronto's law school is returning a $450,000 USD ($608,000 CAD) donation from Amazon and revising its disclosure guidelines. The move comes after the school faced criticism for not being transparent about the donation, which was used to fund an anti-trust-related webinar series, reports The Globe and Mail. "We acknowledge the important questions...
CRTC’s Lack of Probe into Rogers Network Outage Draws Criticism
Matt Malone, an assistant professor in the faculty of law at Thompson Rivers University, has criticized the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for its lack of formal investigation into Rogers’ infamous network outage last summer. The outage led to widespread disruptions in emergency services, chaos among first responders, and even a fatality. "Records I’ve...
Rogers Wins $13 Million in Legal Fees from Competition Bureau
Canada's Federal Competition Tribunal has ruled in favour of Rogers and Shaw versus the country’s Competition Commissioner, awarding the telecoms $13 million CAD back in legal fees and costs. In a landmark ruling dated August 28, the tribunal criticized Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell for his "unreasonable behavior" and "unnecessarily contentious approach" in attempting to block...
Download iPhone 15 Wallpapers Made by @BasicAppleGuy
In the run-up to Apple's highly anticipated September 12 ‘Wonderlust’ iPhone 15 event, @BasicAppleGuy has released a set of unofficial wallpapers that aim to capture the excitement ahead of September 12. The invites sent out by Apple today usually contain subtle cues or easter eggs about what can be expected, providing fans with two weeks...
What to Expect from Apple’s iPhone 15 Event in September
On Tuesday, Apple announced it will be holding its annual iPhone announcement event on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The company is widely expected to reveal its latest iPhone 15 series devices next week. Nothing sparks back-to-school season like opening your wallet for a new iPhone, right? Here's what we can expect from Apple's iPhone 15...
New on Paramount+ Canada: September 2023
In September 2023, Paramount+ Canada is rolling out several key releases. The exclusive movie "Office Race" debuts on September 4, followed by the Season 4 premiere of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" and new episodes of "Jersey Shore's Family Vacation" both releasing on September 7. The service will also introduce new series, including "Alone UK" on...
Meta’s Canadian News Block Barely Dents User Engagement
Despite being blasted by the federal government including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Meta's recent decision to block news links in Canada seems to have had little impact on the daily active users and overall time spent on the Facebook platform in the country. This insight comes from data provided by digital analytics companies, bolstering Meta's...
Telus and Bell Outraged at Early Rogers TTC Wireless Launch
Rogers rolled out wireless service on select sections of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system last Wednesday, and the move has its rivals Telus and Bell unhappy, as a federal consultation on the issue is still underway. “Rogers has demonstrated a complete lack of co-operation on access for all riders, refusing to meet with...
Google Home App Launches New Automation Features
Google has launched new capabilities for its Google Home app, debuting new automation for your smart home. The update rolls out nine new starters and nine new actions tailored for Household Routines. This enhancement allows you to set up various sensors such as temperature, humidity, contact, and occupancy within the Google Home ecosystem and incorporate...
Uber Eats AI Chatbot is Coming, Says Report
Uber is developing an artificial intelligence chatbot aimed at streamlining the food ordering process for its Uber Eats customers. The yet-to-be-announced feature was discovered in the code of the Uber Eats app by developer Steve Moser, who shared the details with Bloomberg News. According to the code, the AI assistant will help users "find relevant...