Stories by John Quintet

Rogers has shared its plans for Shaw Mobile customers, offering them a transition to their wireless network. This was promised as part of the mega-deal that saw Rogers acquire Shaw, with Freedom Mobile sold to Quebecor to appease regulators. Shaw Mobile customers can retain their existing mobile numbers and pricing under these new equivalency plans,...

Bell Media has applied to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to eliminate local news requirements for its stations across Canada. This move raises concerns about the future of local coverage. The application, filed on June 14, requests the CRTC to remove obligations for spending on local news and the number of hours per...

In a surprise move, Netflix Canada has quietly removed its $9.99 CAD per month ‘Basic’ package, forcing new subscribers to either endure commercials or pay a little extra for an uninterrupted streaming experience. New subscribers now must make a choice between tolerating commercial interruptions in the 'Standard with ads’ plan at $5.99 CAD per month,...

Apple is currently negotiating with banks and regulatory authorities in India to introduce its Apple Card credit card, according to sources speaking to MoneyControl. During his visit to India in April, Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly met with HDFC Bank CEO and MD Sashidhar Jagdishan to discuss the potential partnership. The tech giant is also...

Check Point Software Technologies, a global cybersecurity provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Telus. This partnership aims to reinforce Canada's cloud security landscape through the rollout of the Telus Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) service for business customers. Backed by Check Point's AI-driven threat prevention and advanced posture management technology, the Telus CSPM service...

With Apple’s release of the Vision Pro SDK for developers, we’re learning more about the company’s upcoming headset and its features. According to internal visionOS code examined by 9to5Mac, the Apple Vision Pro will restrict its functionality or even cease to operate entirely when the user is moving too quickly. The system includes alerts to...

OpenMedia sharply criticized the newly passed Bill C-18, or The Online News Act, which gained royal ascent on Thursday. Non-profit and consumer advocate OpenMedia expressed disappointment over the lack of significant changes that could channel more funds toward local and independent journalism and prevent platforms from abstaining from sharing Canadian news entirely. "Unfortunately, Bill C-18...

Chatham-based TekSavvy is actively seeking a new owner, amidst a recent surge of acquisitions that has seen several independent internet service providers (ISPs) get swallowed up by bigger telcos. According to The Globe and Mail, TekSavvy has sought the assistance of bankers and initiated a formal process to solicit bids, according to unnamed sources. This...

According to the latest data from the Canadian Telecommunications Association (formerly known as the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association), an industry group that represents telecoms, Canadian wireless data usage continues to increase. In the third quarter of 2022, Canadian wireless customers reached 6.07 GB of data used per month, an increase of 19.2% year-over-year. We’ve lately...

Meta announced on Thursday that it would cease to provide news on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, for all users in Canada. This decision comes in the wake of the federal government's approval of the Online News Act, legislation aimed at obliging Internet tech giants to pay news publishers for their content. The 'Online News...

Yesterday Apple released the software development kit for its Vision Pro headset, allowing developers to hands-on with the software behind the new device coming in early 2024 (but not in Canada). Numerous developers shared screenshots online, while we also have some great walkthroughs of visionOS, the software behind the Vision Pro. A video from digigamer...

Apple has unveiled new software tools and technologies for its first spatial computer, the Apple Vision Pro. The new headset, powered by visionOS, the world's first spatial operating system, is set to revolutionize the way users interact with digital content in their physical space. The system allows for the most natural and intuitive inputs possible,...