Stories by John Quintet

Telus has slashed the price on its 5G+ wireless plans in what it’s noting is a limited-time “weekend sale”. The sale has cut prices on bring your own device plans which are also applicable for phone upgrades. What we are seeing is a $10/month discount compared to May 2. Telus has increased and decreased its...

Canadian Tire has struck a deal to buy the rights to Hudson’s Bay’s most iconic brand assets for $30 million, including the well-known HBC Stripes and coat of arms. The company will take over various trademarks, designs, and names associated with Hudson’s Bay, The Bay, and related brands. The deal, still subject to court approval,...

A B.C. man says he’s frustrated after Telus failed to honour a deal he was promised for his home phone, internet, and TV service. Tony Brown told Global News' Consumer Matters that a Telus rep visited his home in January offering to lower his bill from about $350 to $188 a month, plus two free...

Rogers has expanded its Xfinity TV service by adding more than 150 international channels in over 20 languages, giving customers access to over 480 channels in total. The company says the move aims to give viewers a wider range of entertainment options, especially for Canadians who want to stay connected to their language and culture....

Telus has officially rolled out its new national loyalty program, called Telus Rewards, giving customers access to a range of perks and benefits across Canada. The program is the first of its kind for a Canadian telecom company, says Telus, and builds on previous versions that were only available in B.C. and Alberta. Yesterday, we...

Apple Maps users in the U.S. can now search for Michelin-starred restaurants, Green Star restaurants, Bib Gourmand picks, and Michelin Key hotels, according to a press release from Apple. The new feature is available starting today, with additional countries expected to be added later. The update improves Apple Maps by integrating rankings and insights from...

Apple is reportedly developing a new eye-scrolling feature for its pricey Vision Pro headset, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The feature would allow users to scroll through apps and content using only their eyes, expanding on the Vision Pro’s existing eye-tracking technology. The capability is being tested as part of visionOS 3,...

Prime Video has confirmed that Beast Games, the hit reality competition series hosted by YouTuber MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), the world’s most popular channel, will return for two more seasons. The show made waves when it launched on December 19, 2024, with 1,000 contestants competing for a $10 million US prize. In less than a month,...

At The Android Show I/O Edition today, Google announced a major redesign coming to Android 16 and Wear OS 6 devices later this year. The update, called Material 3 Expressive, builds on Google’s previous design language and focuses on making phones and watches feel more personal and easier to use. The new look includes smoother...

Google is expanding its Find My Device system on Android into something bigger: Find Hub. The new feature aims to help users track not just phones and tablets, but also luggage, skis, Bluetooth tags, and even friends and family. Find Hub will work with an increasing number of partner brands. Some of the first to...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will make sure auto companies, including Honda, follow through on their commitments to build cars in the province. His comments came after Honda announced it was putting its $15 billion electric vehicle (EV) supply chain project in Alliston, Ontario, on hold for about two years. "We're going to hold...

Today Prime Minister Mark Carney was sworn in, along with his new Cabinet. There are some changes to portfolios in regards to digital and telecom. For starters, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is now known as Industry led by Mélanie Joly, while there's now a new Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, led...