Stories by John Quintet

Telus Prepares for the Quantum Hacking Era With New VPN

Telus has launched a new “Quantum-Safe VPN” service that’s meant to protect businesses from hacking methods that don’t technically exist yet—but likely will. The idea is simple: as quantum computers get more powerful, they could break today’s encryption and make it easier for attackers to read sensitive data. Telus wants companies to start protecting themselves...

TikTok’s Bulletin Board Feature Gives Creators a Direct Line to Fans

TikTok is introducing bulletin board, a new in-app channel that lets creators send direct updates to their followers in a more organized way. Instead of relying on regular posts or livestreams, creators can use a bulletin board to share quick announcements, news, or exclusive content that appears in a dedicated space their fans can join....

Facebook Marketplace Just Got a Massive Makeover—And It’s Actually Useful

Facebook is rolling out a series of updates to Marketplace, adding new social features and AI tools aimed at making shopping easier and more collaborative, specifically for home decor, fashion, and cars. The platform is introducing collections, letting people group listings and share them with friends (via Feed, Messenger, WhatsApp and more), and is testing...

Tesla Might Finally Cave: Apple CarPlay Support Reportedly in Testing

Tesla vehicles run their own operating system and in order to have Apple CarPlay support, you need to use an Android hack on a Raspberry Pi workaround. But according to Bloomberg's scoop this morning, Tesla is reportedly working on bringing Apple CarPlay to its vehicles and has been testing the feature privately, says unnamed people...

Every New Game Coming to PlayStation Plus in November 2025

Sony has revealed the new PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for November 2025. The titles arrive November 18 for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members. Headlining the month is Grand Theft Auto V (you know, to keep you occupied before GTA 6 arrives in…sometime in the future), joined by the survival adventure Still Wakes the...

Telus Just Broke Ground to Turn an Old Phone Building into Homes

Telus has started construction on a new Telus Living project in Vancouver’s affluent Point Grey neighbourhood, transforming its former telephone exchange site at 2608 Tolmie Street into a six-storey mixed-use building. The development will include 55 rental homes and four ground-floor retail spaces, part of the company’s ongoing plan to repurpose older properties into new...

Apple Arcade’s Holiday Update Brings Six New Games

Apple has announced a new batch of games coming to Apple Arcade this holiday season, headlined by SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2, the sequel to one of the gaming service's biggest hits. The new title launches December 4, alongside several other major additions. In SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2, SpongeBob teams up with Plankton on a new...

Apple HomePod Mini Refresh Incoming? Retailers Are Running Dry

Apple product retailer B&H Photo has listed all versions of the HomePod mini as discontinued and removed them from sale, according to a report from MacRumors. Other major U.S. retailers, including Adorama, Target, Walmart, Staples, and Verizon, also show limited or no stock of the compact smart speaker, suggesting a potential update may be near....

Apple’s New ‘iPhone Pocket’ is a $320+ Sock, Not Available in Canada

No, it’s not April Fools' Day. Apple has teamed up with Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE to launch the iPhone Pocket, a limited-edition accessory designed to carry an iPhone and other small items. The collaboration blends Apple’s industrial design with ISSEY MIYAKE’s textile craftsmanship, using a 3D-knitted structure inspired by the concept of “a piece...