Stories by John Quintet
Windows 11 Phone Link App Can Compromise iPhone Security: Researchers
A feature in Microsoft's Windows 11 appears to have inadvertently created a way for cyberstalkers to target iPhone users, claims Certo, a company that makes spyware detection tools. The Phone Link app in Windows, initially designed to facilitate Android users in connecting their phones to their PCs, has now been extended to include iPhones and...
Apple’s App Store Blocked Over $2 Billion in Fraud Last Year
Apple made a few press release announcements today, which seemingly would be updates provided at its upcoming developer conference, WWDC slated for next month. The news made available today appears to likely shave time off its WWDC keynote to focus on other more important news, such as product announcements (a $3,000 USD headset anyone?). The...
Google to Delete Inactive Accounts: How to Keep Yours Active
In a bid to improve user security, Google has announced significant changes to its inactivity policy across all its products. Ruth Kricheli, VP of Product Management at Google, detailed the upcoming changes on Tuesday. "We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our users," Kricheli said. "However, inactive accounts often pose a...
Telus Health Launches ‘Total Mental Health’ Solution
Telus Health today unveiled 'Total Mental Health', offering a solution for businesses to support employees. This solution gives employees unlimited access to a team of care professionals, who devise personalized care journeys involving mental health counselling, therapist-led iCBT programs, digital tools, and regular feedback. Through a company's health benefits, Total Mental Health harnesses Telus Health's...
CRTC Chair Admits Canadians Pay Higher Cellphone, Internet Prices vs. World
Vicky Eatrides, the newly appointed Chairperson and CEO of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), shared her vision for the future of Canadian telecommunications in a speech on Monday. The focus of her address was on ensuring affordable and accessible Internet and cellphone services for all Canadians. Addressing a crowd in Ottawa, Eatrides acknowledged...
SaskTel 5G Network Expands to Three More Cities
SaskTel announced on Monday it has started to deploy its 5G network in the cities of Estevan, Weyburn, and Yorkton, offering faster download speeds for those with supported smartphones and other devices. The initial rollout is already available in certain parts of the three cities, with SaskTel projecting that by March 2024, most of Estevan,...
WhatsApp Launches ‘Chat Lock’ Privacy Feature
In what the company is describing as enhanced privacy and security for your messages, WhatsApp has announced a new feature, Chat Lock on Monday. The new feature aims to provide an extra layer of security to your most sensitive conversations. The Chat Lock feature enables users to secure specific chat threads behind a unique folder,...
Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Deal Approved by the EU
The European Commission has given the green light to Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a massive $69 billion deal, subject to certain conditions. This decision comes after a thorough investigation of the potential impact on the gaming market, particularly focusing on cloud gaming. The Commission's concerns, which were primarily focused on the distribution of...
Apple M3 Mac Chip Specs and Features Revealed, Says Report
In a bid to revive its Mac business, Apple is prepping for the launch of its next series of Macs, powered by the M3 chip, even as the debut of new M2 chip-based Macs remains a few weeks away, reports Mark Gurman from Bloomberg’s Power On Newsletter. The iPhone maker is presently testing next-gen Macs...
Apple Headset Mass Production Won’t Happen Until the Fall: Report
Apple is anticipated to soon introduce what some are calling the next big product category for the company, akin to the Apple Watch and iPad. The product, a mixed-reality headset bearing a resemblance to ski goggles, will be paired with a battery pack, according to sources close to the matter, reiterates the Wall Street Journal,...
World’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Binance is Leaving Canada
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its decision to withdraw from the Canadian market, joining a growing list of crypto businesses taking similar steps it says. "We appreciate the regulators who collaborated with us to address the needs of Canadian users,” said Binance on Friday. "Canada, being the home country of our founder,...
Quebecor Accuses Bell, Telus of ‘Dragging their Feet’ to Stop Competition
Pierre Karl Péladeau, CEO of Quebec-based telecom Quebecor, has claimed that Bell and Telus are stalling negotiations that would allow his company to access their wireless networks, reports The Globe and Mail. This follows a recent rule by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission (CRTC) requiring large telecom companies to sell network access to regional...
