Stories by John Quintet
Rogers-Shaw Merger Decision to Be Announced by Feds on Friday
The Globe and Mail reports that Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to announce his decision regarding Rogers' $20-billion acquisition of Shaw on Friday morning. Two unidentified sources claim the announcement is related to the minister's review of the takeover, set to take place tomorrow at 8:30 am EDT. ISED...
E3 2023 Gaming Expo Cancelled: Future of the Event in Question
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2023 has been cancelled, both in its physical and digital formats, according to an announcement on the E3 website. The statement by show organizer ReedPop and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reveals that they will re-evaluate the future of E3. IGN initially reported the cancellation after obtaining confirmation from two...
Apple Wins Patent Appeal, Potentially Averting $502 Million Payout to VirnetX
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a decision by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Thursday, which invalidated two patents that patent licensing company VirnetX had accused Apple of infringing. This ruling could potentially save Apple from paying a $502 million verdict to VirnetX, stemming from a 13-year-long legal...
CRA Automatic Tax Filing Pilot is Coming in 2024
The Government of Canada says it plans to launch a new automatic tax filing service in 2024, as detailed in its 2023 Budget released earlier this week. The feds say at present, up to 12% of Canadians do not file their tax returns, with most being low-income individuals who would pay little or no income...
Google Cloud Unveils New Data Services at Annual Data Cloud & AI Summit
At the third annual Google Cloud Data Cloud & AI Summit today, Google announced a range of new services aimed at helping customers optimize price-performance, embrace open ecosystems, and maintain data standards securely while engaging with a thriving partner ecosystem. If you are super passionate and obsessive when comes to the latest cloud tech, check...
ByteDance’s Lemon8 App Not in Canada Yet, But it’s Surging in the U.S. App Store
With the US government considering a TikTok ban or forced sale, ByteDance, the app's Chinese parent company, is propelling its Instagram competitor, Lemon8, up the U.S. App Store charts, reports TechCrunch. Describing itself as a "lifestyle community," Lemon8 now ranks as the No. 9 top app in the U.S., excluding games. This remarkable rise has...
Apple Gangnam Grand Opening Set for March 31 in South Korea
Apple has previewed its newest retail location, Apple Gangnam, in Seoul's vibrant and world-renowned Gangnam District. The iPhone maker says this exciting retail space will provide customers with an opportunity to explore the company’s innovative lineup of products and services, receive top-notch support from a highly knowledgeable team, and participate in free Today at Apple...
CRTC Stands Firm on Deadline, Rejects Big Telecom Extension Request
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has recently received a request from Bell Canada to extend the filing deadlines for tariff filings and cost studies in the Notice of Hearing - Review of the Wholesale High Speed Access Framework. Bell Canada asked for an extension from April 24, 2023, to June 6, 2023, for...
Canada’s 2023 Budget to Tackle Internet Overage and Telecom Roaming Fees
The federal government, in its 2023 budget released today, aims to tackle the issue of junk fees that Canadians face daily, specifically calling out internet overage charges and telecom roaming fees. These unexpected, hidden, and additional fees accumulate rapidly, affecting the affordability of various services for Canadians, explains the government. Ottawa plans to collaborate with...
Auditor General Exposes Canada’s Digital Divide for Rural and Indigenous Communities
The Auditor General's report on Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas in Canada has highlighted the severe digital divide between urban and remote communities. The audit scrutinized programs run by Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to determine their effectiveness in improving accessibility, affordability, and quality of...
Apple Pencil Hover Feature Gets Updated in iPadOS 16.4, Detail Executives
Last October, Apple unveiled its hover feature for Apple Pencil, providing a significant boost to artists' workflows. Hover allows users to preview lines, line width, and colour before committing them to their artwork, streamlining the creative process and reducing frustration. Now, in iPadOS 16.4 there are updates to the hover feature for Apple Pencil, bringing...
Apple Details Safari 16.4 and its 135 New Web Features and Enhancements
With today’s public release of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4 and more, Apple has debuted a slew of new features for Safari. The WebKit blog has explained in great detail the new features and improvements. Safari 16.4, WebKit's latest release, is here and it brings an impressive 135 new web features and over 280 polish updates,...
