Stories by John Quintet
Roku Unveils New Content Discovery Features for Canadians
Roku today announced the launch of three new features and an enhanced Streaming Store experience aimed at improving content discovery for Canadian consumers. These updates will be rolled out in the upcoming months and will be accessible on Roku streaming players and Roku TVs. 'What to Watch', a new addition to the Home Screen Menu,...
Apple Targeted by $1 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Over App Store Fees
Apple found itself on the receiving end of a huge class action lawsuit on Tuesday. The legal challenge, launched by more than 1,500 UK app developers, concerns the company's App Store fees and seeks damages of 785 million pounds ($1 billion USD), reports Reuters. Apple's services sector, inclusive of its App Store, has been a...
Feds Intervene to Bring Wireless Coverage for All TTC Riders
In the face of ongoing concerns about mobile service availability in Toronto's subway system, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, announced the federal government is taking action on Monday. Minister Champagne, alongside the Toronto City Council, Members of Parliament from Toronto, and city residents, has been voicing concerns about the lack of mobile...
CRTC Paves Way for Quebecor to Expand Cellphone Services Nationwide
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has made a pivotal decision that it says will bring more affordable cellphone plans for Canadians, while motivating companies to sustain their investment in top-tier networks. The Monday announcement establishes the tariff that Quebecor will pay Rogers to provide services using the latter's wireless network across the nation....
You Can Now Apply for an Apple Vision Pro Developer Kit
Apple has launched its Vision Pro developer kit on Monday, designed to assist developers in creating innovative apps and games for visionOS. By leveraging the developer kit, creators can swiftly build, modify, and test applications on Vision Pro, leading to extraordinary spatial experiences, says the company. The kit is provided as a loan to prepare...
Here is the Origin Story of the New X Logo for Twitter
Twitter is now X, and branding has shifted for the company on the web and for employees associated with the social network. Alex Tourville (@ajtourville) took to Twitter to share the intriguing backstory of the distinctive '𝕏' logo, recently adopted by Elon Musk. Alex provided a detailed account of how the unique character came to...
Instagram Subscriptions Expand to Canada
Instagram has announced the expansion of its subscription service to content creators in Canada, offering them new tools to foster deeper connections with their most engaged followers and generate recurring monthly income. This move comes after successful implementation and valuable insights gleaned from the U.S. market. These subscriptions were introduced last year as part of...
You Can Now Apply for a Tim Hortons Credit Card
Starting today, Canadians can now apply for the Tims Credit Card, a product of the company's newly-created subsidiary, Tims Financial, allowing users to accumulate Tims Rewards Points on every purchase made. The Tims Credit Card, in partnership with Neo Financial, is a Mastercard that can be applied for through the Tim Hortons app. It is...
Apple Considers iPhone 15 Pro Price Increases: Report
Despite bleak global economic conditions of 2023, Apple is determined to maintain its iPhone production levels, say sources speaking to Bloomberg. Apple reportedly requested suppliers to churn out about 85 million units of its iPhone 15 this year, undeterred by anticipated market slowdowns such as declines in the smartphone market. Matching last year's production goals,...
Say Goodbye to the Twitter Brand ‘Soon’ Says Elon Musk
The transformation of Twitter owned by Elon Musk is set to reach its peak soon, when the company’s brand will disappear along with “all the birds." That’s according to Musk on Saturday night, saying, "And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds." https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1682964919325724673?s=61&t=mFWohpbp_wsIX7D0B2CfRQ Musk followed up to say,...
U.S. Readies Counterstrike vs Canada’s Digital Tax on Tech Giants
The U.S. could take retaliatory measures against digital trade if Canada proceeds with its proposed digital services tax (DST), warned David Cohen, U.S. ambassador to Canada. Despite 138 countries deciding to delay similar measures, the Canadian Liberal government confirmed its intent to implement the tax on Big Tech by 2024. In a conversation with National...
Bell Seeks Trademark for Signature ‘Bell Blue’ Colour
Bell Canada has applied to trademark the medium-dark shade of cyan-blue colour commonly recognized from its logo and promotional materials as "Bell Blue". The telecom giant aims to secure exclusive rights for a decade to use this colour in a myriad of goods and services including phones, TVs, software, and ad campaigns, reports The Canadian...
