Stories by John Quintet

Apple announced several additional features coming across its ecosystem, including updates to Photos, Health, AirPods, Vision Pro and Maps at WWDC. Apple isn't explaining what's new to each version of its operating systems, but going over new features across all of them. Highlights include: iCloud Shared Albums will now support contributions from Android and Windows...

Apple says it has spent the past year refining its Liquid Glass design, introducing several changes aimed at improving readability, customization and overall system responsiveness across its platforms. During WWDC happening right now, Apple said it listened closely to feedback from users and developers following last year's major Liquid Glass redesign. As a result, the...

The federal government is preparing to tell Canada's broadcasting regulator to drop its rules requiring foreign streaming services to help fund local news and niche broadcasters, according to two senior government sources who spoke to the Globe and Mail. The sources say the Liberal government is lining up moves that would push the CRTC to...

Apple is set to show off a major Siri overhaul at this year's WWDC, and the turnaround traces back to a single meeting where the company finally admitted its AI was in trouble, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The wake-up call came in early 2025, when a group of Apple's top executives, including the senior...

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) is sitting on what could be a huge payday from an early bet it made on Elon Musk's SpaceX, which is gearing up for a blockbuster IPO next week. According to a report by The Globe and Mail, the Toronto-based pension fund could see its original investment balloon into...

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is gearing up for a real push into Canada, and it's leaving some pretty clear breadcrumbs in the form of new job listings out of Toronto. The automaker has posted at least 10 senior corporate roles based in Toronto, a strong sign it's actively building out a local leadership team...

Tesla has rolled out a new Model 3 trim in Canada: the Premium All-Wheel Drive (AWD), which starts at $49,990 CAD. It slots neatly between the entry-level Premium Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) at $39,490 CAD and the top-end Performance trim at $74,990 CAD. By landing the new dual-motor option just under the $50,000 mark, Tesla fills...

We’re officially into June so let’s once again take a look at wireless pricing from Rogers, Telus, Bell and Freedom Mobile, to see how it has change compared to May. Let’s just jump right into it... Rogers $60/60GB $65/100GB Canada-US-Mexico (12 months roaming only) $80/Unlimited Canada-US-Mexico-Caribbean (24 months roaming only) $95/Unlimited Global (27 countries); Priority...

Walmart Canada has officially rolled out its Walmart+ subscription on Thursday as expected, and it's the first time the retailer has offered this kind of bundle anywhere outside the United States. The membership runs $8.97 per month or $89 per year. For that, you get unlimited free same-day delivery from local stores on orders over...

Ottawa wants way more Canadian businesses using AI, and it's putting billions behind that goal. The federal government rolled out a refreshed national AI strategy today, dubbed AI for All. The goal is to build Canada's own computing power instead of renting it from foreign companies, and get small businesses to actually use AI instead...

The Littlest Hobo is coming back, and Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are the ones bringing it back. Bell Media announced Thursday that the iconic Canadian series is getting a live-action drama adaptation for Crave, marking the first project out of its creative partnership with Lionsgate Canada and Point Grey Pictures (the production company founded...

Canadian UFC fans are about to see a big change in how they watch numbered events. Paramount+ and the UFC announced a new six-year media rights deal today that will bring all numbered UFC events exclusively to the streaming platform in Canada starting in 2027. The big deal for subscribers is that all 13 annual...