Stories by John Quintet

A Quebec judge has given the green light to a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster, allowing claims over its ticket service fees to proceed to a full trial. In a decision dated Monday, Justice Eleni Yiannakis of the Quebec Superior Court ruled that the case meets the legal requirements to move forward. The judge also said...

After years of steadily getting cheaper, mobile phone plans in Canada may be starting to level off, according to new Statistics Canada data highlighted by The Globe and Mail. Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index for cellular services rose year over year in both October and November 2025. It was the first increase in about two...

Amazon's Ring used CES 2026 to show off a wide range of new security features and hardware, with a heavy focus on AI alerts, always-connected sensors, and mobile security for cars and job sites. Some of the announcements apply to the U.S. only for now, while others are confirmed to be coming to Canada. New...

Dyson says 2026 is shaping up to be one of its biggest years yet, with more product launches planned than ever before. In a brief preview, the company said the year will include a record number of new products, expansion into new categories, and major advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, and vision systems. Dyson has...

Eufy (a subsidary of Anker) has announced its newest flagship robot vacuum, the Omni S2, at CES 2026, with pre-orders opening today, January 6, and a full launch set for January 20. The robot vacuum will sell for an early bird price of $1,799.99 CAD (regular price $2,599.99 CAD begins Jan. 20) and will be...

Anker has announced a new lineup of charging accessories ahead of CES 2026, with products ranging from wall chargers and wireless charging stations to power strips and docking stations. The company says the focus this year is on faster charging, smaller designs, and added features like on-device displays and cooling, with several products aimed squarely...

Paramount+ has confirmed that Mayor of Kingstown will return for a fifth and final season. The show has been renewed for 8 episodes, and this next season will officially wrap up the series. It marks the end of what has been a gritty, intense run centred on power, violence, and survival in a prison town...

Telus says its top executives and board members have been buying more Telus stock with their own money. The company said on Monday that during November and December, Telus leaders purchased about 357,000 shares on the open market. That group includes CEO Darren Entwistle, along with other senior executives and directors. As of December 31,...

Rogers has launched a new hockey-themed project called "The Great Canadian Jersey", asking Canadians to donate old hockey jerseys that will be turned into custom patchwork designs. The campaign invites fans to drop off jerseys from any level of the game (time to revive your crusty beer league jersey), including minor hockey, beer leagues, or...

Amazon has launched a web version of Alexa+, letting early access users use the AI assistant directly through a browser at alexa.com. The new site is now available to all Alexa+ Early Access customers and is meant to give people another way to use Alexa beyond Echo speakers, phones, and smart displays. Amazon says users...

SpaceX recently released its 2025 Progress Report for Starlink, outlining a year of rapid expansion, major performance gains, and the global rollout of its satellite-to-phone service known as Starlink Direct to Cell. Canada’s Far North and WestJet Get a Shout Out One of the most notable updates for Canada is how Starlink is being used...

Telus customers can now access CBC Gem Premium through the company's Stream+ bundles for free. If you are a Telus or Koodo customer with a Stream+ bundle, you automatically have access to CBC Gem Premium at no extra cost. For those not on a bundle, the service can be purchased as a standalone add-on through...