Stories by John Quintet

Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro doesn’t change much on the outside, but iFixit says there’s one small win for repairability: swapping the battery is finally a bit easier. In its latest teardown, iFixit found that Apple no longer requires removing the trackpad or fiddling with hidden frame cutouts to reach the battery pull tabs. That’s...

WestJet is removing adjustable recline from some of its economy seats as part of a “cabin refresh,” affecting 43 Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircraft acquired by the airline. In a statement to CTV News, WestJet media relations clarified that there’s “not a fee to recline.” The spokesperson explained that the reconfigured planes will include...

The federal government has introduced Bill C-14, a new proposal aimed at increasing penalties for crimes involving telecommunications infrastructure and retail theft. The bill, tabled in the House of Commons on October 23, would allow courts to treat crimes such as copper theft, network vandalism, and organized retail theft as aggravating factors during sentencing —...

Microsoft has given its Copilot assistant a new face — literally. The company introduced Mico, a small animated character designed to make chatting with Copilot feel more personal and natural. Mico, short for Microsoft Copilot, reacts with facial expressions and colour changes during conversations, creating a friendlier and more human-like experience. It’s hard not to...

Spotify’s long-awaited lossless audio feature has officially arrived on Sonos speakers. Sonos confirmed the rollout today, saying users can now stream higher-quality audio from Spotify on compatible devices. To enable lossless playback, Premium members first need to turn on the feature in the Spotify app. After that, simply connect to a Sonos speaker and adjust...

Rogers reported a dip in profit for the third quarter of 2025, even as it added more mobile and internet customers and saw strong performance in its media and sports business. The company posted $726 million in adjusted net income, down 5% from $762 million a year earlier. Total revenue climbed 4% to $5.35 billion,...

Amazon has given its Luna cloud gaming service a major overhaul, adding more games, new multiplayer features, and a redesigned interface that works across nearly any device—no console required. The company announced earlier this month some big changes are coming, and they are now available today. The updated Luna now includes over 50 games for...

Nintendo has revealed a wave of new details for Kirby Air Riders, launching November 20 on the Nintendo Switch 2. In a new Kirby Air Riders Direct, director Masahiro Sakurai showcased fresh gameplay modes, online features, and returning favourites from the 2003 GameCube original. The biggest reveal is Road Trip, a new story-driven mode combining...

Apple’s new iPhone Air isn’t meeting expectations, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a post on X, Kuo said on Wednesday that demand for the iPhone Air has been weaker than Apple hoped, prompting suppliers to scale back shipments and production. “Most suppliers are expected to reduce capacity by more than 80% by...

A growing number of Xplore customers in northern Ontario say they’re losing their satellite internet service and switching to SpaceX's Starlink instead. Nick Lavoie, who runs Northern Internet Solutions, says his phone has been ringing with calls from frustrated users. “They've been calling, reaching out to me and just telling me, ‘Hey Nick, I'm being...

Netflix Canada is adding a stacked lineup this November, with Stranger Things 5: Volume 1, new Netflix Originals, and plenty of returning classics. See below for everything coming to Netflix Canada in November 2025. There's also lots of holiday content coming your way too (Love Actually, anyone?), while all Transformers and Shrek movies are back....

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy XR, a mixed-reality headset built on the new Android XR platform co-developed with Google and Qualcomm. The device is the first in a planned lineup of AI-native products designed to merge virtual and real-world experiences. The Galaxy XR is the debut product for Android XR, a platform made to power...