Stories by John Quintet

Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for October. Starting October 7, subscribers will be able to add three new titles to their library (it's a light month): Alan Wake 2 (PS5)  Goat Simulator 3 (PS4, PS5)   Cocoon (PS4, PS5)   All three games are available to download until November 3. PlayStation...

Bell Media’s Crave’s Standard With Ads subscription is now available directly through Amazon Prime Video in Canada for $11.99 per month. Customers can sign up via primevideo.com and manage their subscription through their Prime Video account. The Standard with Ads plan is $14.99/month on Crave.ca, but it’s $3/month cheaper through Prime Video versus the Crave...

Microsoft is raising the cost of Xbox Game Pass as it reshuffles its subscription service into three new tiers: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate. The biggest change comes to Game Pass Ultimate, which climbs to $33.99 CAD per month, up from the previous $22.99. Ultimate now includes more than 400 games across console, PC, and cloud,...

Google is introducing Gemini for Home, an upgrade that replaces the legacy Google Assistant on smart speakers and displays while extending AI features across the Google Home app, Nest cameras, and doorbells. The shift means interactions with Google’s smart home devices will feel more like natural conversations. Gemini supports 10 new natural-sounding voices and can...

Bell has rolled out multi-factor authentication (MFA) to its MyBell app, adding an extra layer of security for customers logging in. The MyBell app lets customers manage their Bell services from anywhere, including viewing wireless usage, changing TV or internet packages, paying bills, upgrading devices, and getting support. It also includes self-serve tools such as...

Logitech has introduced the MX Master 4, the newest version of its high-end wireless mouse built for productivity and creative workflows. The main upgrade is haptic feedback, which gives users a tactile response when using certain shortcuts, gestures, and app features. A new Actions Ring system lets users trigger tools, filters, or desktop controls directly...

Health Canada has officially approved Apple’s Hypertension Notifications feature for the Apple Watch, adding Canada to the growing list of countries where the health tool can launch. The licence was granted on September 25, 2025, under Licence No. 114026, as spotted by customers following the Health Canada medical devices listing page. The feature works by...

Disney+ has launched 'Disney+ Perks,' an ongoing rewards program for its Canadian subscribers. The streaming service says it is the first major player in Canada to introduce a continuous rewards system, offering discounts and a chance to win a vacation. Subscribers can now access several launch offers, including a chance to win a five-day trip...

Spotify pushed back against new streaming levies at a CRTC hearing in Ottawa today, telling regulators that streaming is already funding Canada’s music industry and boosting Canadian voices. Today is part of the ongoing consultation that started last week, The Path Forward – Supporting Canadian and Indigenous audio content. Xenia Manning, Spotify’s Director of Global...

WestJet passengers now have a new tool to fight back against lost luggage headaches: the airline is rolling out support for Apple’s Find My 'Share Item Location’ feature, joining Air Canada. As of last week, travellers with delayed bags can generate a tracking link from the Find My app and paste it into their baggage...

Jony Ive, the iconic designer best known for shaping the iPhone and Mac during his decades at Apple, has turned his attention to something unexpected: a lantern. Ive’s creative collective LoveFrom, working with Japanese electronics brand BALMUDA, has released the Sailing Lantern, a limited-edition piece of just 1,000 units, priced at a cool $4,800 USD...

Toronto-based fintech Wealthsimple is taking aim at the federal government for allowing banks and investment firms to gouge Canadians with what it calls junk fees on their own savings. In a submission to the 2025 federal pre-budget consultation—ahead of the Nov. 4 budget release—the company warned that exit and transfer charges on registered accounts like...