Stories by John Quintet

Elon Musk has taken over the '@x' Twitter handle as part of the social network's ongoing rebranding. The previous owner of the handle, San Francisco-based photographer Gene X Hwang, was left in the lurch when his account was abruptly taken over by the company. Hwang, who had registered the '@x' account back in 2007, stated...

Rogers reported strong results for the second quarter of 2023, with a significant boost from its recent integration with Shaw. The company's mobile and wireless services saw substantial growth, contributing to a 30% increase in total overall revenue, reaching $5 billion. Rogers' postpaid mobile phone net additions were up by 39%, with 170,000 new subscribers...

Uber has announced a significant upgrade to its driver app, making it compatible with Apple CarPlay. This new feature, effective today, allows all Uber drivers using an iPhone to operate the Uber driver app directly from their vehicle's dashboard. Previously, Uber was testing the CarPlay version in beta but now it’s widely available. This integration...

In a bid to ensure universal access to reliable high-speed internet, the federal government and Ontario have announced significant investments for underserved communities across the province. The move is part of a broader initiative to bridge the digital divide and foster economic development in rural areas. Jennifer O'Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental...

X formerly known as Twitter, is implementing a new strategy to attract brands back to its platform by reducing prices for certain ad formats in the U.S. and U.K. The company has sent out emails to advertisers, viewed by the Wall Street Journal, warning that brands could lose their verified status if they fail to...

Canada's two largest airlines, Air Canada and WestJet, are experiencing a higher proportion of flight delays compared to their American counterparts, according to data from aviation firm Cirium, reports The Canadian Press. The data reveals that only half of Air Canada's flights were on time between June 19 and July 16, compared to 64% of...

Bell Media’s Crave announced today the introduction of new ad-supported plan options to its direct-to-consumer subscription offering. Consumers can choose between Crave Basic with Ads for $9.99/month, Crave Standard with Ads for $14.99/month, and the ad-free option, Crave Premium Ad-Free, available at $19.99/month. The company teased back in June new ad-supported tiers were coming. All...

Continuing its fibre expansion work in Ontario, Eastlink announced the recent completion of its fibre network in Mindemoya. This move is part of the federal government's Universal Broadband Fund program. "Demand for access to high-speed internet in more rural communities has never been greater, making builds like these so crucial," said Jeff Gillham, Eastlink CEO,...

In a major leap towards better connectivity for remote First Nations communities, the province of Manitoba has committed $100,000 CAD in support of SpaceX’s Starlink technology, according to an announcement made by Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen on Tuesday, reports Tesla North. The funds, sourced from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund (CPF), will foster a collaborative...

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 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...

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...