Stories by John Quintet
More Netflix Korean Dramas Coming with $2.5 Billion Investment
Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, recently announced the company's plan to invest $2.5 billion in Korean content, including series, films, and unscripted shows over the next four years. This investment is double the total amount that Netflix has invested in the Korean market since its launch in the country in 2016. Sarandos shared the news...
Angry Microsoft Slams the UK for Blocking Activision Deal
The United Kingdom yesterday blocked Microsoft’s deal to acquire Activision Blizzard for nearly $69 billion USD, a decision made by the nation’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Speaking to the BBC today, Microsoft President Brad Smith did not hold back in responding to the decision, saying the move was “bad for Britain” and also said...
Meta Hits 200 Million Daily Active Users in Canada and USA
Meta has announced that more than 3 billion people now use at least one of their apps daily, as revealed in today’s Q1 earnings release. The company said it plans to launch the next-generation Quest headset later this year and bring new AI experiences to users. Meta has reached significant milestones, including 200 million daily...
Belkin Launches Connect USB-C Hub Made from Recycled Plastics
Belkin has launched its Connect USB-C to 4-Port USB-C Hub, a compact, plug-and-play device containing 72% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics. The Connect 4-Port USB-C Hub is a solution for users to connect various USB-C peripherals such as cameras, keyboards, mice, and external SSD PCIE hard drives. Designed with convenience and portability in mind, the Connect...
Microsoft Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 Now Rolling Out Globally
Summary: Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 enables seamless connectivity between Windows PCs and iOS devices. Users gain basic iOS support for calls, messages, contacts, and iPhone photo access on their PC. By mid-May, all Windows 11 users can access the feature with an easy setup process. Microsoft has announced the global rollout of...
Here are PlayStation Plus Monthly Games: May 2023
PlayStation Plus monthly games have been announced for May 2023, as detailed in a blog post written by Adam Michel, Director, Content Acquisition & Operations on Wednesday. Check out what’s coming below in May to PlayStation Plus members: GRID Legends - Available on: PS4, PS5 Experience a high-stakes driving adventure with an immersive narrative, starring...
‘BE@RBRICK’ Kids and Family Series Coming to Apple TV+
Apple TV+ continues to broaden its lineup of kids and family programming with the announcement of "BE@RBRICK," a 13-episode animated series from DreamWorks Animation and Dentsu Inc. The show is based on Medicom Toy's popular collectible bear-shaped figures and promises a blend of music and comedy for young viewers. "BE@RBRICK" follows the journey of Jasmine,...
Peloton Bike Rental Program Now Available in Canada
Peloton is extending its Peloton Rental program to the Canadian market, after launching the program in the U.S. last year. The program, which offers low upfront costs and no long-term commitments, aims to make Peloton more accessible to a broader audience. Starting immediately, Canadians in select provinces can rent the original Peloton Bike for $129...
Apple Quietly Adds Feature Restrictions to iPhone, Based on Location
Summary: 9to5Mac discovers a hidden system in iOS 16 that restricts specific features based on user's location. The new "countryd" system combines GPS, Wi-Fi router country code, and SIM card information to precisely determine user's country. The system could potentially enable app sideloading in Europe and make it more difficult to bypass regional restrictions. An...
iOS 17 Features Leak: Health Coaching Service and Mood Tracker in the Works
Summary: Quartz, an AI-powered health coaching service, is being developed by Apple. Unlike LumiHealth, which offered monetary rewards for staying healthy, Quartz will have a monthly fee. The project is driven by Apple's health, Siri, and AI teams, as well as its services division, and is planned for next year. Apple is developing an artificial...
Transit+ App: Grade 12 Student’s Vision to Transform Public Transit in Toronto
Summary: Transit+: A mobile app designed to improve public transit usage in Toronto by incentivizing car drivers and streamlining the transit experience. Inspired by Hong Kong's MTR system, Transit+ features a rewards program and digital card integration to increase revenue and reduce dependency on government subsidies. Developed by a Grade 12 student, the app aims...
Opposition MPs Slam the Rogers Hiring of a Former Industry Minister
The recent appointment of former industry minister Navdeep Bains as chief corporate affairs officer at Rogers, has stirred controversy among opposition Members of Parliament. Federal NDP and Conservative MPs have criticized the Liberal government for failing to tackle high wireless prices and expressed concerns over the hiring of former industry insiders by major companies, reports...
