Stories by John Quintet

Steam, the popular gaming distribution platform, has just unveiled its beta client interface for macOS users, and the early reviews suggest that it's a step in the right direction. One Reddit user remarked that the beta version offers significant improvement as they no longer have to resize the window for it to display content. However,...

A recently unveiled draft policy shows that the Liberal government of Canada intends to exempt online content creators from impending regulations targeted at digital giants. The online streaming bill, approved in April, intends to mandate digital platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok to promote and contribute to Canadian content, a rule already applicable to traditional...

Meta-owned Instagram has unveiled screenshots of an upcoming social media app, aimed at rivalling Twitter. The revelation was made during a companywide meeting on Thursday, according to the report by The Verge. Notably, Meta has already initiated conversations with big-name personalities such as Oprah and the Dalai Lama, aiming to bring them on board as...

In a surprising turn of events, Apollo, a well-regarded Reddit client for iPhone, has announced it will cease operations as of June 30. The announcement came in the wake of tumultuous discussions with Reddit over their recent decision to shift to a paid model for their API, which, according to Apollo, could result in unsustainable...

General Motors (GM) is taking a significant step towards streamlining electric vehicle (EV) charging by announcing its plans to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) into its EV designs from 2025, reports Tesla North. This strategic move, part of a collaborative effort with Tesla, will enable GM EV drivers to tap into Tesla's extensive...

In a recent internal memo, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his perspectives on Apple's new Vision Pro headset, noting differences in approach and corporate values between the two tech giants. The memo was obtained by The Verge, as part of a meeting with Meta employees. In the wake of Apple's latest product announcement, Zuckerberg candidly...

In response to attempts by Meta and Google to negotiate terms over a Liberal legislative proposal that would obligate them to compensate for Canadian journalism, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remains uncompromising. Trudeau denounced the strong-arm strategies of Meta and Google on Wednesday, emphasizing that his administration will ensure these corporations don't undermine Canada's democracy or...

In a bid to provide a more personalized and private way for users to receive updates, WhatsApp today announced the launch of Channels, a new one-way broadcast tool. Set within a newly created "Updates" tab, Channels will exist independently from the personal and community chat features that WhatsApp users have come to know. Channels is...

Google has unveiled a stringent new hybrid work policy designed to ensure a consistent employee presence at its physical offices. As CNBC reports, the tech giant will begin tracking office badge attendance, confronting employees who don't consistently show up and incorporating attendance records into performance reviews. According to internal memos, Google expects its employees to...

Google's innovative AI model, Bard, is undergoing two significant updates that debuted yesterday, as announced by Jack Krawczyk, Product Lead for Bard, and Amarnag Subramanya, Vice President of Engineering. These improvements are aimed at enhancing Bard's abilities to handle mathematical tasks, coding questions, and string manipulation. Moreover, Bard now features an 'export to Google Sheets'...

In an exciting development for game developers worldwide, Apple has unveiled a new tool suite aimed at streamlining the process of bringing high-end Windows games to the Mac platform. A recent series of 2023 WWDC sessions has sought to introduce and guide developers through the innovative Game Porting Toolkit and Metal Shader Converter, both of...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has granted approval, albeit with changes, to the wholesale roaming tariffs submitted by national wireless carriers. These tariffs incorporate considerations for seamless roaming and the implementation of 5G networks. A lengthy 64-page report details the changes, released today. As per Telecom Order CRTC 2023-171 issued on June 7,...