Stories by John Quintet

YouTube is marking a major milestone today on April 23—its 20th anniversary. It’s been two decades since the first video, “Me at the Zoo,” was uploaded by co-founder Jawed Karim, kicking off what would become one of the most influential platforms on the web. The platform has grown from grainy home videos to a global...

OpenAI says it would be interested in buying Google’s Chrome browser if a court forces Google to sell it. The company’s ChatGPT chief, Nick Turley, made the comment during a court hearing on Tuesday. “Yes, we would, as would many other parties,” Turley said in response to a question about whether OpenAI would bid for...

Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2 have a Hearing Aid mode—but if you’re in Canada, it's not available yet, despite being approved by Health Canada. But it's possible to create a workaround, as shared by iPhone in Canada reader matthew416: spoof your iPad’s location so it thinks it’s in the United States, no region switch in...

If you’re a Telus customer, you might want to see if you can get the following deal for additional lines. Some RFD users are saying they have been able to get a $27/month 5G plan with 60GB of data, for 24 months only (credits). This seems to be a decent price point for extra lines...

Rogers has been awarded top marks in the latest mobile network performance test conducted by umlaut, a subsidiary of Accenture, earning the title “Best in Test” among Canadian wireless providers, yet again. In a nationwide study released this month, Rogers scored 912 out of 1,000, the highest total among major Canadian carriers, outperforming both Bell...

Rogers and Fido are quietly clearing out their certified pre-owned iPhone 14 lineup at reduced prices when paired with a 2-year contract. The phones are fully paid off after 24 months, and become yours to keep. Here’s a breakdown of the current monthly device pricing on contract: iPhone 14 (128GB): $0/month ($0 total) iPhone 14...

Image via @Cstechbeat In a first-of-its-kind half-marathon held in Beijing, 21 humanoid robots joined thousands of human runners in a public demo of China’s ambitions in robotics, reports The Wall Street Journal. Is this the future we've been waiting for? The event was pitched as a display of the country’s latest developments in humanoid tech—but...

Nintendo today announced its Switch 2 pre-orders will kick off in Canada and the U.S. on April 24, 2025. This new date comes after the original pre-order date was delayed due to U.S. tariffs. Today we also found out the official MSRP pricing for Switch 2 games in Canada, in particular premium titles made by...

Nintendo has announced Switch 2 pre-orders will start in Canada on April 24 (and the USA too). This comes after a delay hit the next-gen console due to U.S. tariffs. According to Nintendo, the company said today, "We apologize for the retail pre-order delay. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their...

Did you jump ship from Telus lately? If you did, a sweetheart ‘winback’ plan might be available to bring you back to the company. Some of the latest Telus ‘winback’ offers include a $30/month plan with 100GB 5G data, for use in Canada. This plan was offered to a former Telus customer in Quebec, according...

Fubo has secured a new multi-year deal to keep the Premier League—England’s top soccer league—exclusively on its streaming platform in Canada through the 2025-26 season and beyond. The agreement ensures that all 380 matches, along with extra coverage, will continue to stream live on Fubo, said the company on Thursday. While terms of the renewal...

Bell has introduced a new budget smartphone brand called Ahlo, designed in Canada with a focus on essential features, strong performance, and an affordable price tag. The Ahlo smartphone (runs Android 14) is now available for $270 outright or as low as $1/month on select plans through Bell, Virgin Plus, and major retailers including Best...