Episode 46. Live from Project Play

Episode 46. Live from Project Play

Canadian Tech Podcast Sun Sept 22

Live from Project Play

 

Hosts
Stuart Clark

Jamieson Roberts

Greg Picken


Project Play

Project Play began as a wild, pie in the sky idea over chicken wings. Could we create an event that would bring together so many of London’s fan communities under one roof? But more importantly, could we build that event as a fundraiser, providing play opportunities to children and families being supported by outstanding local organizations?

Ios7, new iphones are out. Initial comments, reports

Some countries sold out until october.

http://techland.time.com/2013/09/22/iphone-5s-sold-out-until-october/


Another iOS 7 Bug Lets Anyone Make Calls From Locked iPhones–And This One Has No Quick Fix

I tried this and it does work – SC

http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/09/20/another-ios-7-bug-lets-locked-iphones-make-calls-and-this-time-theres-no-easy-fix/


Blackberry cutting 40% of workforce will post Q2 loss
http://www.lfpress.com/2013/09/20/fallen-canadian-tech-giant-blackberry-cuts-4500-jobshttp://www.cbc.ca/news/does-blackberry-have-a-future-1.1862945

BlackBerry has said it will change its focus, going from six to four handsets and focusing on the enterprise and pro-sumer market.

“I think that’s a precursor of getting out of the handset business entirely,” telecom analyst Carmi Levy told CBC News.

In future, Levy said, he sees a much smaller and leaner BlackBerry,focusing on a few key businesses, most likely software and services. Levy said the release this weekend of BlackBerry Messenger for Android and iOS could be a glimpse into the company’s future.


BBM Available for Android on September 21 and iPhone on September 22

http://www.itpro.co.uk/mobile/19964/bbm-android-and-iphone-release-date-confirmed

 

GTA V released

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/gaming/grand-theft-auto-v-blows-past-1-billion-mark/article14441439/

Grand Theft Auto V has crossed the $1-billion sales mark after three days in stores, a rate faster than any other video game, film or other entertainment product has ever managed, its creator Take Two Interactive Inc. said on Friday.

The latest instalment of GTA, a cultural phenomenon that has once again sparked debates on adult content and violence, received strong reviews and racked up $800-million in first-day sales alone.

Project Play interviews