Stories by John Quintet

Bell has filed an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) seeking urgent orders in its escalating dispute with Rogers over access to the latter's wireless network on Toronto's subway system. The Montreal-based company is requesting the regulator to prohibit Rogers from adding its own customers onto the network until access is provided...

Disney+ has reportedly halted all original commissions in Canada until at least the end of 2023, with the possibility of extending into 2024, reports Variety, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Disney+ officially debuted in Canada in November 2019. Like its counterparts in the region, it has taken some time for the service to...

In an attempt to quell a user-led protest that has rendered large parts of Reddit inaccessible, CEO Steve Huffman has announced plans to institute rule changes that would allow users to vote out moderators overseeing the protest. Huffman compared the current moderators to a "landed gentry" and expressed his desire for a more democratic system...

Young Liu, the chairman and CEO of Apple supplier Foxconn, has revealed the company's future plans amidst rising global tensions and the ongoing pandemic. The Taiwanese tech giant, best known for manufacturing over half of Apple's products, is now setting its sights on the electric vehicle (EV) market. As the US-China tensions escalate, Liu told...

Calgarians are expressing their frustration with Telus, accusing the telecom of damaging their properties during the installation of fibre optic internet cables. The company has been digging into lawns and sidewalks over the past few years, a move that has left some residents feeling upset and turning to the media for help. While Telus is...

Amid its global marketing push for AI chatbot technologies, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is reportedly warning its employees about using such chatbots, including its own product, Bard. This cautionary stance is taken in light of data leak concerns and is an effort to prevent the misuse of AI programs. That’s according to four...

On Thursday, June 15, Apple released iOS 16.6 Beta 3 to developers, with a public release expected soon. The update, compatible with all iOS 16-supported devices, brings some new minor features and updates, according to a hands-on by Zollotech. Here is what was released yesterday for developers: iOS 16.6 beta 3 (20G5047d) iPadOS 16.6 beta...

The CEO of Reddit, Steve Huffman, has spoken out, stating that the widespread protests on the platform have not altered the company's decision to implement charges for data. This announcement comes despite the tumult the decision sparked across the platform, resulting in thousands of discussion groups turning 'dark.' In his first interview since nearly 9,000...

Today, Apple opened its doors to customers at its newest store, Apple Battersea, situated in the historic Battersea Power Station in London, England. This new location aims to offer a unique destination where customers, both local and international, can explore and purchase from Apple's diverse product lineup, seek outstanding service and support, and learn to...

The federal government and Ontario have pledged their commitment to improve high-speed Internet connectivity in rural communities across Ontario, in an announcement made on Thursday. The two governments have announced a combined federal and provincial funding of over $71 million awarded to Bell Canada and Cogeco. This huge investment aims to provide high-speed Internet access...

Meta-owned Instagram has launched a worldwide rollout of its new feature, broadcast channels, aimed at enhancing the way creators engage with their followers. The feature was first announced back in February and only available in the U.S. at launch, but now expands worldwide, rolling out over the "coming weeks." Broadcast channels serve as a one-to-many...

Uber Eats has debuted a new pilot in Toronto and Vancouver aimed at mitigating the challenges of single-use plastic waste. New pilot programs in collaboration with Suppli, a Toronto-based firm, and Reusables.com in Vancouver, position Uber Eats as the first delivery tech company to actively support a shift towards sustainable packaging within the wider restaurant...