Stories by John Quintet

The iPhone Air is Apple’s thinnest phone ever at just 5.6mm, sparking worries that it could be the next “bendgate”, reminding us of the days of the iPhone 6 (11 years ago!). YouTube tech device destroyer JerryRigEverything set out to answer that question in his signature torture test—and the results were surprising. In the first...

Xbox is hiking console prices in the United States starting October 3, 2025, blaming “the macroeconomic environment.” The update affects Series S and Series X consoles, though controllers and headsets will stay the same. In the U.S., the Xbox Series S 512GB will climb to $399.99 USD, the 1TB model goes to $449.99, the Xbox...

Apple CEO Tim Cook joined CNBC’s Jim Cramer at the company’s Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York on Friday, as the iPhone 17 officially went on sale worldwide, including in Canada. Cook described the launch as the biggest day of the year for Apple. “Oh, it feels so exciting. It’s our Super Bowl. It’s...

Apple’s iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X80 5G modem, according to early teardowns by Chinese repair specialist Ycs Yang (via Reddit). With today being the launch of the new iPhone 17 series lineup and iPhone 17 Air, those in Asia and Australia have had a head start in dismantling...

iFixit may have uncovered the iPhone Air’s battery design during a teardown of Apple’s new MagSafe battery pack built exclusively for the slim device. The pack, which Apple says extends the iPhone Air’s life by about 65% — up to 44 hours of video playback — was pried open to reveal a 12.26Wh steel-encased cell....

Disney+ Canada has released its list of new titles and movies coming to the streaming service in October 2025. Next month brings a mix of returning favourites, true-crime drama and suspense. New releases include season two of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the true-crime series Murdaugh: Death in the Family, and the thriller The Hand That...

Google has announced what it calls the biggest upgrade in Chrome’s history, with a wave of new AI features now built into the browser. The updates centre around Gemini, Google’s AI model, which is being integrated directly into Chrome for Mac and Windows users in the U.S. (sorry, Canada has to wait, for now), with...

7-Eleven SpeakOut’s move from its old 3G service to a new 4G VoLTE network has been anything but smooth, according to frustrated customers who shared their experiences with iPhone in Canada. The transition is happening because telecoms are shutting down 3G networks, including Rogers. Subscribers are being forced to switch to new SIM cards to...

At its Meta Connect 2025 event tonight, Meta introduced the Meta Ray-Ban Display, a new generation of AI glasses that combines a built-in full-colour display with an electromyography wristband called the Meta Neural Band. The device marks a step beyond Meta’s earlier Ray-Ban smart glasses, adding a cool side-mounted display that appears only when needed...

Meta and Ray-Ban have announced the second generation of their smart glasses, Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), bringing longer battery life, higher-quality video, and new AI features. These announcements were made on Wednesday night at Meta Connect 2025, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg on hands explaining the new products. The updated glasses now last up to eight...

Apple Support has uploaded two new YouTube videos explaining how to update an iPhone or iPad to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. The tutorials also apply to future software updates. In the first video, Apple walks users through updating an iPhone and iPad wirelessly. After backing up the device, connecting to Wi-Fi, and plugging into...

Air Canada says it is beginning a major upgrade program for its regional Dash 8-400 fleet, which is operated under the Air Canada Express brand by Jazz Aviation. The project covers 25 aircraft and will bring redesigned cabins, new ergonomic seating, and—for the first time on this aircraft type—onboard Wi-Fi. The upgrades will roll out...