Stories by John Quintet

Rogers is blasting the federal government after it chose to uphold the CRTC’s wholesale internet policy, calling the move a blow to investment, competition, and Canadian consumers. In a sharply worded statement on Wednesday, the company called the decision “a shocking reversal from the federal government’s principled position less than one year ago.” “The Carney...

Bell posted a 6.6% rise in net income for the second quarter of 2025, even as it faced continued pressure in its wireless business. BCE Inc. earned $644 million in Q2, up from $604 million a year ago. Profit attributable to shareholders was $579 million, or $0.63 per share — a 7.8% increase. However, adjusted earnings...

Public Mobile has released a series of support videos aimed at helping customers handle common tasks like activating their subscription, managing their account, and fixing basic issues. The videos are short, step-by-step guides designed to walk users through some of the most frequently asked questions. They’re available on the Public Mobile website, embedded in help...

Apple and glass-maker Corning are taking their partnership to the next level. The two companies announced that 100% of the cover glass for all iPhones and Apple Watches sold worldwide will now be made in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Apple is investing $2.5 billion into Corning’s plant to make this happen. The factory will be fully dedicated...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is rethinking the controversial Online News Act—and may even replace or rescind it altogether—in an effort to make local news more accessible to Canadians. Speaking Tuesday in West Kelowna, B.C., where he also announced $1 billion in new support for the struggling softwood lumber industry, Carney hinted that the...

OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, have teased a livestream event comign set for Thursday, August 7, 2025. "LIVE5TREAM THURSDAY 10AM PT,” teased OpenAI on X on Wednesday morning. You’ll notice the “S” is represented by a “5”, hinting at the release of GPT-5. That's a 1pm ET event for those on the east coast. https://twitter.com/OpenAI/status/1953139020231569685...

Apple is reportedly gearing up to spend an additional $100 billion to build more of its products in the United States—a move seen as both political and practical as pressure from the White House ramps up. According to Bloomberg, President Donald Trump is expected to make the announcement himself at an event in Washington today,...

Rogers came out on top in the latest Opensignal report analyzing mobile network performance across Canada. The report, based on real-world user data from April 1 to June 29, 2025, shows that while Rogers leads in many categories, the competition from Bell and Telus remains tight in key areas. Opensignal's Mobile Network Experience Report was...

Google’s Gemini app just got a new feature—one that might be a hit with parents, teachers, and anyone who likes to get creative. Starting today, users can use Gemini to generate personalized storybooks with custom illustrations and read-aloud narration. All you have to do is describe a story, and Gemini will whip up a 10-page...

WhatsApp says it blocked more than 6.8 million accounts linked to global scam operations in the first half of this year, part of a growing crackdown on criminal networks that often rely on forced labour and organized crime in Southeast Asia. ers. Tech scams have become more elaborate, often starting with a text or message...

Elon Musk's xAI has created a new AI tool called Grok Imagine in early beta, which can turn a single image into a full video—complete with motion and sound—in under 30 seconds. The feature is currently in beta and available through X and the Grok app. Musk teased the launch by saying: “grok imagine: Have...

Apple is working behind the scenes on a new artificial intelligence project that could rival tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The effort is being led by a newly formed internal team called “Answers, Knowledge and Information,” or AKI. Sources familiar with the matter say the group...