Stories by John Quintet

We're just days away from Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) and now the biggest leaker of Apple products, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, has released his final "what to expect" for the event set to kick off Monday morning on June 9. The major update? A new look for the software that powers iPhone, iPad, Mac,...

Nintendo’s Switch 2 console has officially launched in Canada, now available for purchase at authorized retailers. The Nintendo Switch 2 is a significant upgrade over the original Nintendo Switch, which launched wayyy back in March 2017. It retains the hybrid design for handheld, tabletop, and docked play. Priced at $629.99 in Canada, it’s $130 more...

Rogers is upgrading its wireless network with new technology from Ericsson, becoming the first company in Canada to launch what’s called 5G Advanced. This upgraded version of 5G is designed to make wireless connections faster, more efficient, and better suited for devices like smartwatches and smart sensors. One big improvement is a feature called RedCap...

Residents of a Glenora apartment building in Edmonton say they went more than a week without cable and internet, following a Telus outage that began on May 25. And the lack of service didn’t just mean no Netflix — it also disrupted the building’s emergency phone lines and visitor buzzer system, raising security concerns. “Yesterday,...

Ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Rogers is giving Edmonton Oilers fans a new way to show their support—with a direct line to the team. Fans can call or text 780-665-5297 to leave a voicemail or send messages, photos, or videos cheering on Connor McDavid and the Oilers. Selected messages may be...

Apple has lost a key legal bid to delay changes to its App Store rules, after a U.S. appeals court rejected the company’s request to pause a federal judge’s order. The decision stems from Apple’s ongoing antitrust fight with Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that...

A Toronto doctor is calling out Rogers on social media, claiming the company damaged his home’s plumbing during an installation—and now he can’t use water. Dr. Samir C. Grover said on X that Rogers technicians ran a cable “directly through and through” his main drain-vent pipe, causing a leak. “It has led to a leak...

Apple is preparing to debut iOS 26 at WWDC25 next week, and while the spotlight will be on the system's visual overhaul and rebranding, several smaller but useful upgrades are also on the way. According to exclusive reporting from 9to5Mac, enhancements are coming to Messages, Music, Notes, and CarPlay, citing "previously accurate sources." Here’s what’s...

Shopify has won a legal fight with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), after a federal judge ruled against the agency’s demand for mass data on Canadian Shopify merchants. The CRA had sought over six years’ worth of personal and financial records, including names, addresses, birthdates, phone numbers, bank account details, Shopify IDs, store types, and...

Digg is giving users a behind-the-scenes update on the progress of its platform redesign—and this time, community feedback is front and centre. The company’s “Groundbreakers” preview group, made up of early-access users, has been helping shape the future look and feel of Digg. Members have been testing and commenting on everything from design choices to...

The flanker brands of Rogers, Bell and Telus continue to make tweaks and changes as we enter the first week of June. On Tuesday afternoon, Fido kicked things off by adding international texts to its plans. Pricing below after the $10 automatic payments discount: $45/60GB + 500 international texts $55/80GB + 1000 international texts Also...

Nintendo fans in Canada are gearing up for the official launch of the new Nintendo Switch 2, set for midnight on June 5, 2025. To celebrate, Nintendo of Canada is hosting a launch event at EB Games Canada (formerly GameStop) at 267 Yonge Street in Toronto, kicking off at 10:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, June...