Stories by John Quintet

Uber Canada has launched a new feature aimed at making its app easier to use for older adults. Called Senior Accounts, the update includes larger text, fewer buttons, and simplified directions to help seniors book rides with less hassle. The move comes as Canada’s senior population continues to grow. According to Statistics Canada, nearly 1...

Apple has released a new round of software betas, specifically the third betas of iOS 18.6 and more. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 18.6 beta 3 (22G5073b) iPadOS 18.6 beta 3 (22G5073b) macOS 15.6 beta 3 (24G5074c) tvOS 18.6 beta 3 (22M5074b) visionOS 2.6 beta 3 (22O5773b) watchOS 11.6 beta 3 (22U5074b)...

Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin is clarifying comments he made during last Monday night’s concert at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium, after calling it a “weird stadium in the middle of nowhere.” Martin thanked fans for enduring “the traffic and the travel and the trains and the waiting” to reach the venue, before joking about the stadium’s...

Another telecom price increase is coming and this time it’s from Rogers and Fido. The company is set to increase daily roaming rates for the second time in a year, which is something we’ve never seen before. Rates are going up in the first week of August, so those travelling should be made aware of...

  Canadian hockey fans are fuming after Sportsnet quietly announced a steep 30% price hike for its Sportsnet+ Premium annual subscription, up $75. Starting September 9, 2025, the cost jumps from $249.99 to $324.99 per year, plus tax. “This change will be reflected on your next billing date... unless you cancel or modify your subscription...

A Federal Court judge has temporarily stopped the government from sharing an internal investigation report into a former Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) official tied to one of the main contractors behind the controversial ArriveCan app. As reported by The Globe and Mail, the sealed draft report looks into Cameron MacDonald’s involvement with GCStrategies, a...

We may be seeing what appears to be one of the first public sightings of Rogers’ upcoming satellite cellular service powered by SpaceX’s Starlink. A Reddit user showed a screenshot from their phone yesterday displaying “Rogers Satellite” with “RAT: LTE” while in northwest Ontario. Although they couldn’t connect to the network—likely due to not having...

Rogers and Fido have increased their Setup Service Fee yet again, the second price hike this year. Back in February, the fee increased from $70 to $75. But as of today, both the Rogers and Fido websites now indicate this fee is now $80, up $5 compared to five months ago. "Save $80 on the...

Some Rogers and Fido customers are furious after their phones suddenly stopped working—despite being told their devices were compatible with the network. The issue appears tied to the ongoing 3G network shutdown, which Canadian carriers are phasing out. Devices not approved for newer tech like 4G VoLTE are being blocked. But many users insist their...

Telus has introduced a new $70/month EPP (Employee Purchase Program) mobile plan that includes 150GB of shareable high-speed data available in global destinations. This is the first time we’ve seen Telus offer a global roaming plan (besides just the US, Mexico and Caribbean) and it looks to follow in the footsteps of Rogers. While the...

Apple Arcade is adding four new titles to its subscription game service on August 7 for players across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. The headliner is Play-Doh World, a digital sandbox game where kids and creative players can mold their own Play-Doh characters and explore colourful environments. Also launching is Worms Across...

Linda Yaccarino has announced she is stepping down as CEO of X, after nearly two years in the role. In a post on X (of course) she said leading the company was “the opportunity of a lifetime” and thanked Elon Musk for choosing her to help reshape the company into what they’ve called the “Everything...