Stories by John Quintet

Canada is making significant strides in sustainable transportation, with Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) accounting for 10.5% of all new light vehicle registrations in the second quarter of 2023, according to a recent report by S&P Global Mobility, reports Tesla North. This marks an uptick from 9.2% in the previous quarter and sets a new record...

X, formerly known as Twitter, and LinkedIn are in the process of integrating Passkeys, the new passwordless authentication standard. Developed by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium, Passkey aims to enhance online security and user convenience. It’s also supported by Apple and Google. Passkey employs public-key cryptography to establish a secure connection...

Bank of Montreal (BMO) has teamed up with technology partner Extend to introduce a new feature for its Corporate Card clients, offering them the ability to create and send virtual cards for more efficient and secure payment management. The initiative aims to simplify the payment process for businesses, providing them with greater control over expenses....

The federal government and Ontario have announced a joint investment of over $219 million to expand high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across the province. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, and Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario made the announcement on Monday morning, joined alongside Kinga...

Rogers has fired back at Telus in a recent regulatory filing, labelling the latter as "hypocritical" in their dispute over wireless network access in Toronto's subway system. The feud between these telecom rivals has been brewing for months and shows no signs of resolution it seems. It all started when Rogers acquired BAI Canada, the...

We know that Apple usually holds their special events on a Tuesday and it’s coming down to the wire for the upcoming iPhone 15 series launch.  Earlier this month, Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman said Apple was said to hold its September iPhone event on September 12 or 13, but in his latest PowerOn newsletter today,...

As anticipation builds for Apple’s fall iPhone event featuring the iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch, the tech giant has another ace up its sleeve for next year: a revamped iPad Pro. Aimed at reigniting a stagnant tablet market, this will be the first major overhaul for the iPad Pro line since 2018, reports Bloomberg’s...

A handwritten advertisement for the Apple-1 Computer, penned entirely by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has been sold for a whopping $175,759 USD ($239,181 CAD), according to Boston-based RR Auction. The historic document provides a captivating snapshot into the early days of personal computing and the visionary mind of Jobs. The rough draft specification sheet for...

We know Elon Musk has in the pipeline to turn X into the ‘everything app’ that could also encompass payments, and now we’re hearing more chatter about the possibility. According to FOX Business Network's Senior Correspondent, Charles Gasparino, he said he’s hearing about conversations of X and its pursuit of a payments system. “@elonmusk continues...

Samsung Electronics has rolled out its limited edition The Frame-Disney100 Edition television in celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary. This special edition TV comes in sizes of 55, 65, and 75 inches and is adorned with distinct Disney branding, including a branded bezel, a Mickey Mouse-themed remote, and a dedicated collection of 100 exclusive art pieces...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has unexpectedly announced a halt on all new radio applications and complaints for a period of approximately two years. The move has left many radio broadcasters reeling, especially those facing immediate challenges. Kevin Desjardins, president of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, expressed concern, stating that many stations have...

Apple usually debuts a new colour for its iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineup, and now according to 9to5Mac we have some specific details. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will now showcase a distinct dark blue shade, predicted to be this year's standout colour. This new hue is set to...