Stories by John Quintet

Videotron is deepening its ties with Samsung to modernize the backbone of its mobile network. The companies announced a new agreement on Thursday that moves their partnership beyond radio antennas and into the core infrastructure that powers 5G and 4G LTE services. The upgrade uses Samsung’s cloud-based technology to manage data traffic for Videotron and...

Apple is set to open up its CarPlay ecosystem to third-party AI chatbots for the first time, as rumoured. According to MacRumors, the upcoming iOS 26.4 update will allow AI services like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude to integrate directly with the in-car system, providing drivers with hands-free access to advanced conversational tools. This confirms...

Toyota has officially started rolling out support for Apple’s digital car key feature, beginning with the 2026 RAV4. According to MacRumors, the feature is currently appearing for owners of select trims in the United States, marking a major expansion for the convenience tool. Apple first introduced the digital car key in 2020, allowing users to...

Google is adding a major new feature to its Gemini AI assistant that lets you generate custom 30-second music tracks just by typing a description or uploading a photo. The tool uses a new model called Lyria 3, which is rolling out in beta to help people create fun, short songs for sharing with friends....

Prepaid wireless provider Fizz is the next carrier to jump on the $25/25GB trend, as it is now offering the promo plan for a limited time. The $25/25GB plan from Fizz includes 4G data, unlimited minutes and texts and also includes voicemail. This plan from Fizz falls in line with what we’re seeing from Koodo,...

Tesla owners across Canada are starting to find out they can actually make some money back just by plugging in their cars at home. A new platform called WattsApp has been making waves lately, offering a rewards system that basically turns your home charging sessions into cash or gift cards. The Toronto team behind the...

Apple is ramping up development on a new suite of wearable devices designed to push the company into the AI era, according to people familiar with the plans, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on Tuesday. The lineup includes smart glasses, a wearable pendant, and AirPods equipped with cameras, all aimed at making Siri a more proactive...

Lucasfilm has released a new trailer and poster for the upcoming film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, confirming the movie will hit theatres on May 22, 2026. The film was first announced to be in the making back in January 2024. The story follows bounty hunter Din Djarin (played by of course Pedro Pascal),...

Apple is bringing a major technical overhaul to Apple Podcasts app this spring, moving beyond traditional RSS-based video to a more advanced system powered by HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. The update, announced today, aims to make watching a podcast as seamless as listening to one, while opening up new revenue streams for creators. What's...

Tesla is continuing its quiet campaign to bring Apple CarPlay to its vehicles, according to sources familiar with the project, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. While the electric vehicle automaker initially hoped to launch the feature by late 2025, technical experts and industry insiders say a few final hurdles have kept the integration in the testing...

Freedom Mobile has launched a new promotion for customers who bring their own phone, offering a $9 per month credit on select plans that are $40/month or higher. The discount is available to those who activate a new line or migrate to an eligible Canada-U.S.-Mexico plan. To qualify for the monthly savings, you must choose...

A newly formed alliance of Canada's largest unions is sounding the alarm over the disappearing workforce in the country's telecommunications sector. The new Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance is a coalition of Unifor, the United Steelworkers and CUPE, which are three of Canada’s largest unions. The group, representing 32,000 telecom workers, claims that major service providers...