Stories by John Quintet

You Can Now Buy Dyson’s Supersonic r Hair Dryer in Canada

Dyson has just released a new version of its high-end hair dryer, the Supersonic r, now available to the public in Canada. Previously used only by professional stylists, the device is now being sold directly to consumers starting this week. The Supersonic r is Dyson’s most powerful hair dryer to date, but also its lightest....

Public Mobile Debuts Cheaper 3GB and 60GB Plans

Telus-owned prepaid brand Public Mobile continues to tweak its 4G and 5G plan offerings. The latest change today is the addition of new $22/3GB and $34/60GB plans. Here are Public Mobile’s 4G Plans (all Canada-wide) as of today: $19/1GB (Limited time) $22/3GB (NEW) $26/20GB (ends April 7)   You’ll notice the $24/4GB was replaced by...

Freedom Mobile 5G+ Gets Faster—But You’ll Need the Right Phone

Freedom Mobile has started turning on a new chunk of spectrum—known as 3800 MHz—on its 5G+ network across parts of Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. The upgrade promises faster speeds for customers with compatible phones and plans, with potential download speeds over 1 Gbps. "The activation of 3800 MHz spectrum within our network shows our...

ChatGPT Plus Now Free for Canadian Students: How to Get It

College and university students in Canada can now get ChatGPT Plus for free, thanks to a new limited-time offer from OpenAI. This subscription tier normally costs $27.99 CAD per month, so this offer is worth $56 plus tax, which is a great offer for students leading into summer and during final exam season. “Chatgpt plus...

How Nvidia Supercharged Graphics in the Nintendo Switch 2

Nvidia has confirmed key hardware details for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, officially unveiled on April 2, highlighting major performance upgrades powered by a custom Nvidia processor. The new console includes an Nvidia GPU with dedicated Ray Tracing (RT) and Tensor Cores, enabling advanced lighting effects, AI-enhanced graphics, and smoother gameplay. Simply put, ray tracing...

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Prices in Canada Could Top $125

Yesterday Nintendo released full details for the Switch 2 and besides the update, the prices are up from before, not just for the console itself but for games as well. The Nintendo Switch 2 system arrives June 5 with a suggested retail price of $629.99 in Canada. The bundle with Mario Kart World is $699.99...

Air Canada Bets on Starlink Rival for In-Flight Wi-Fi Upgrade

France-based Eutelsat has launched its new low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service for aviation, with Air Canada becoming the first commercial airline to adopt its tech. The service, powered by UK-based OneWeb’s satellite network, is positioned as a direct competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink, which is already in use by WestJet. Eutelsat gained access to...

Public Mobile Kills 50GB Plan, Extends 20GB Deal

Telus-owned Public Mobile continues to tweak its plans and today it has ended its 50GB 4G promo plan as promised, while extended its 20GB 4G plan. Here are Public Mobile’s 4G Plans (all Canada-wide) as of today: $19/1GB (Limited time) $24/4GB $26/20GB (NEW: ends April 7)   The $26/20GB plan has been extended to end...

LEGO Drops Blockbuster Minecraft Sets Before Movie Hits Screens

With A Minecraft Movie set to hit theatres on April 4, LEGO is giving fans a head start on the action. Several new LEGO Minecraft sets are now available across Canada, combining the hands-on fun of LEGO with the blocky, creative world of Minecraft (can you even last the night in survival mode??). Two of...

Netflix’s Big TV App Update: Say Hello to Global Binge Mode

Netflix has updated its TV app so viewers can now choose from all available languages for subtitles and dubbing on any show or movie, announced the company on Wednesday. The change brings the TV experience in line with what’s already available on Netflix’s mobile and web apps. The company says nearly a third of all...

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Games: Full List of Titles Coming in June

We now know more about the Nintendo Switch 2 that's launching in June, finally. The Nintendo Switch 2 launches in Canada on June 5, priced at $629.99, which is price increase over its predecessor. It comes with redesigned Joy-Con 2 controllers that magnetically snap into place and can double as a mouse in certain games....