Stories by John Quintet

OnePlus has announced the launch date of its newest tablet, the OnePlus Pad 3, which will be released on June 5, 2025 in both the United States and Canada. This is the successor to the Pad 2 that was announced last July. What we see is a redesigned back as the camera has moved to...

Epic Games has filed a second motion in U.S. District Court demanding Apple comply with a federal injunction and allow Fortnite back on the App Store. In its latest legal move, Epic accuses Apple of violating a court order by refusing to review a newly submitted Fortnite app for iOS in the United States. "Apple...

Apple says it didn’t remove Fortnite from European app marketplaces, following confusion over the game’s status amid its planned return to the U.S. App Store. In a statement on Friday to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, an Apple spokesperson said the company “did not take any action to remove the live version of Fortnite from alternative distribution...

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...