Stories by John Quintet

Google is rolling out a new feature in Meet that lets users apply AI-powered makeup effects during video calls. The update expands on last year’s “Touch-up” tool, which let people smooth their appearance on camera. The new option includes 12 different makeup styles, ranging from subtle, professional looks to more creative ones. The effects automatically...

Health Canada has expanded a recall of the ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Bank after more reports of the device overheating and catching fire, posing a serious safety hazard to consumers. The recall, issued jointly by Health Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Waymeet Limited, now includes four models — 2G520, 2G505B, 2G512B, and...

Apple has officially shut down its Clips app, the company’s free video creation tool first launched in 2017. According to an Apple Support document quietly published on October 11 (via MacRumors), the app “is no longer being updated, and will no longer be available for download for new users as of October 10, 2025.” The...

Google is rolling out a new Chrome feature aimed at reducing those constant pop-up notifications that clutter your screen. The browser will now automatically remove notification permissions from websites you haven’t interacted with recently, helping users “cut through the noise” for a calmer browsing experience. According to Chrome’s internal data, fewer than 1% of notifications...

The Matawa Chiefs Council, representing nine First Nations in northern Ontario, says Rogers’ plan to retire its 3G network could create safety risks for remote communities that still rely on older technology for essential communication. Based in Thunder Bay, the council represents First Nations including Aroland, Ginoogaming, Long Lake 58, Marten Falls, and Eabametoong —...

Basketball fans will soon be able to watch NBA games in Apple’s immersive video format on the Apple Vision Pro, offering a 3D courtside-like experience. A new app from Spectrum SportsNet (no relation to Rogers Sportsnet) will stream select Los Angeles Lakers games from the 2025–26 season in Apple Immersive, letting viewers feel as if...

OpenAI’s new video-generation app Sora has taken off in record time, surpassing 1 million downloads in less than five days, according to Bill Peebles, head of Sora at OpenAI. Peebles said on Wednesday that the milestone came “even faster than ChatGPT did (despite the invite flow and only targeting North America)” and added that the...

Anker SOLIX has launched its latest portable power station, the C2000 Gen 2, a 2-kWh unit built for home backup and RV use. It officially goes on sale today, October 10, starting at $1,999 CAD, but Canadians can lock in big savings with early-bird discounts before launch. The C2000 Gen 2 delivers up to 2,400...

Google Cloud has launched Gemini Enterprise, a platform meant to make artificial intelligence part of everyday work. The idea is to connect AI directly to the tools and data people already use, from Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 to Salesforce and SAP. Enterprise, meet Gemini. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said in a blog post...

Tesla’s upcoming 2025.38 software update rolling out as of today will bring a cleaner Apple Music interface inside the car (via Tesla North). So what's new? With the 2025.35 update, users will see their Apple Music playlists organized into folders. Also, artist pages will show more detail, and a “Recently Played” section will display a...

The Quebec government has instructed schools and daycares across the province to immediately stop using the HopHop app, following serious cybersecurity issues revealed in a Radio-Canada investigation. According to officials, the province’s Ministry of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology contacted both the Education and Family ministries after discovering personal information from parents and children was at...

Microsoft has revealed the latest lineup of titles joining Xbox Game Pass for October 2025, covering cloud, console, and PC, along with updates for existing games and DLC releases. Now, you'll recall Xbox hiked Game Pass prices last week in Canada. But you can still save if you follow our tutorial workaround posted today. That...