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Google Keynote 2019

Google once again chose a gorgeous October day to introduce tech journalists to its latest products. I jumped at the chance to get my hands on their new gadgets.   And just minutes after the presentat...

Test run: the new Samsung Galaxy Note10+

        Summer’s end means back to school for thousands of students and a return to work for more than a few adults. It’s also the time when many tech companies release new products, and Samsung is n...

GPS limitation – 911 localisation issue

A new stage in the GPS system evolution is scheduled to take place April 6, 2019.   Please note that this change may affect the geolocation of 911 emergency calls made from certain phones. Further, th...

The year of foldable phones is off to a strong start!

    In the tech industry, R&D developments are closely guarded secrets. But the concepts and prototypes unveiled in 2018 made it easy to predict that the world’s first foldable phones would hit the m...

Google Assistant now offers interpreting services

      Google has already made a name for itself as a leader in language processing in the era of globalization. The company has created an Assistant that understands several languages, it has develop...

Is your child ready for screen time?

      How parents can get it right.   Screens are everywhere. They cut across all social classes and all lines of work. From morning to night—and sometimes night to morning—electronic devices keep us...

My tech prognostications for 2019

      2018 was an interesting year on the tech front and I had a lot of fun covering the devices that have become such a big part of our daily lives. We saw a number of new trends emerge. So, what ca...

Can technology save Christmas?

    That’s right, folks. Christmas is back this year, falling predictably on December 25 (spoiler alert: it will be back next year on the same date, too). Are you worried that you aren’t ready? Short...

The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro’s hottest features

        Fall’s mobile phone parade continues! If you’re looking for a high-end phone, consider getting a HUAWEI. The brand, which has been gaining ground in Quebec over the past three years, is curre...

Understanding the hows and whys of Internet usage on your mobile phone, then, managing it!

    Whether because of excess data usage fees or just because your Internet app is still googling long after you’ve found your answer, excessive mobile data usage is super frustrating.    Don’t worry...

4 hot features of the Pixel 3

      Fall 2018 is literally overflowing with new phones—and it’s a good vintage! All the manufacturers are trying to lure you in with new tech, fresh features and one-of-a-kind appeal.   On October ...

Here’s what people were talking about on the Forum this month

    Customer Centre The Customer Centre is the place to go to manage your account and your method of payment, buy mobile data add-ons, track your data usage and more! All just a click away.   To set...

Your mobile content is precious—protect it.

    According to the 2017 CEFRIO survey, 62% of adults in Québec own a smartphone. These devices we use to communicate, navigate, take photos, make financial transactions and even gather data on our ...

Cyber safety: do you know how to protect yourself from fraud?

  You’re about to renovate your home. You’ve talked about the project with a contractor over several emails, and you’re anxious to get this thing off the ground. Soon enough, the contractor pops up i...

Live from New York City, the new Google Pixel 3!

I got the inside dope on the Google Pixel 3 in New York on October 9. In this video, I tell you about its most audacious and exciting features!  

Here’s what people were talking about on the Forum this month

    Internet use at home Many of you have unlimited Internet at home but if you don’t you’ll want to keep tabs on your data usage. Our Pro tells you how to avoid nasty surprises and overage charges a...

Top 3 back-to-school apps from Google

    #1: Never lose your work again with Google Drive   Google Drive is a virtual storage system that lets you sync and save documents via your Gmail account. You can later access your documents using...

8 questions to ask yourself before buying a cell phone

    Time to change your phone? The good news: there are tons of great options on the market. The bad news: it can be hard to know which one is best for you.   To help you narrow your search, we’ve cr...

Manage your Internet use like a pro!

    While unlimited Internet access is becoming increasingly common in Quebec households, many consumers still need to carefully monitor the amount of data they use as part of their home Internet pla...

Here’s what people were talking about on the Forum this month

    Star codes on your phone Do you know how to use all the features on your home phone? Like call forwarding, last call return, three-way calling, call trace?   Find out how all those functions and...

From New York, I present to you the all new Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Here’s what people were talking about on the Forum this month

      Defending yourself against phishing Phishing is one of the most common forms of online fraud. It can happen to anyone, even the most cautious Internet users. However, there are things you can ...

Here’s what people were talking about on the Forum this month

SIM cards If you’re a new customer or just got a new phone, you have to activate the SIM card to connect to the mobile network.   Whether you’re changing your phone number or keeping your old one, y...

Here’s what people were talking about on the Forum this month

  Remote The remote control was front and centre this month: how to program it, how to use it to resolve a sound or picture problem on your TV set, how to make the most of all its features. See this ...

Interview with actor Doug Jones at Comiccon Ottawa!

Doug Jones, Guillermo Del Toro’s favorite actor, will attend the Ottawa edition of the Comiccon this week end. We had the chance to interview him.       You are a Videotron customer? You’ll be pleased...

Here’s what people were talking about on the Forum this month

    Skip the PIN There’s nothing more aggravating than not being able to listen to your voice mail because you forgot your personal identification number (PIN).   Here’s how you can skip entering you...

This month on the Forum, the hot topics were...

  1. Managing your mobile data   Videotron gives you several ways to track your data usage on your own, directly from the Customer Centre. No more unpleasant surprises! For more info, see: Understand...

[Contest] Win a Sony Xperia XA2!

      Win a Sony Xperia XA2! To mark the release of Sony’s new device, we’re giving one away!   Test your knowledge of the Sony brand by taking our quiz. A winner will be drawn from among the Forum m...

The 2018 Oscars in 10 numbers

The Academy Awards are a chance to enjoy the glitz and glamour of the celebrities on the red carpet. But did you know they're also a source of some fascinating statistics? Here are 10 fun figures abou...

Explosive app growth shows no signs of letting up

    This year marks the 10th anniversary of the App Store and the Android Market, now Google Play.   For 10 years, the two online app stores for the leading mobile operating systems, IOS and Android,...