CTP Ep 92 – Oct 30, 2016: The Surface Studio Is Gorgeous, But It Runs Windows

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Hosts & Guests

• Stuart Clark
• Derek Silva

Thanks to techdoz.ca for the loan of the snowball mic.

Topics

• Microsoft held an event on Wednesday, unveiled two upcoming Windows updates, new Surface Book, and Surface Studio
  • http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/26/windows-10-creators-update-is-coming-spring-2017/
  • http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/26/microsoft-launches-inexpensive-vr-creators-headset/
  • http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/26/microsoft-debuts-all-in-one-pc-called-the-surface-studio/
  • http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/26/microsofts-surface-dial-will-be-compatible-with-the-surface-pro-3-surface-pro-4-and-surface-book/
  • http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/26/windows-10-pcs-to-get-sms-integration-with-android-and-windows-phones/
  • http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/26/microsoft-announces-surface-book-i7/
  • http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/26/microsofts-surface-book-i7-available-in-canada-for-pre-order-starting-at-3129/
• Apple held their event on Thursday featuring revamped Macbooks and a TV app
  • http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/10/27/13439594/apple-event-october-2016-news-recap-macbook-pro
  • http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/27/13419182/apple-new-macbook-pro-video-photos-hands-on
  • http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/27/13441154/apple-tv-app-hands-on-impressions
• Apple shares stumble amid iPhone supply concerns
  • http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/apple-1.3822443

• Twitter is killing off Vine
  • http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/27/13437576/twitter-killing-vine
• CRTC to review net neutrality in Videotron music streaming case
  • http://globalnews.ca/news/3034412/crtc-to-review-net-neutrality-in-videotron-music-streaming-case/
• Apple Said to Develop Car Operating System in BlackBerry Country
  • https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-25/apple-develops-car-operating-system-in-blackberry-country
• Razer upgrades Blade Stealth laptop with new Intel CPU, more RAM, and a bigger battery
  • http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/2/12709644/razer-blade-stealth-upgrade-kaby-lake-ifa-2016
• Tesla’s shows off solar roof and energy ambitions at Los Angeles event
  • http://arstechnica.com/business/2016/10/teslas-solar-roof-and-energy-ambitions-on-display-at-los-angeles-event/
• Nintendo unveils next-gen Switch; here’s what we know
  • http://www.nintendo.com/switch
  • http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/10/nintendo-switchs-next-big-reveal-will-be-livestreamed-on-january-12/
  • http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/10/report-nintendo-switch-has-6-2-720p-multitouch-screen/

Local Story

• The London Roundhouse will be hosting this year’s Extra Life event on Nov. 5.
  • http://www.lfpress.com/2016/10/24/business-buzz-oct-25
  • www.extra-life.org

Stuff We Like

• Stuart – Razer upgrades Blade Stealth laptop
• Derek – Nintendo Switch

What are you up to lately?

• Stuart – Work, getting the last of the model club sites updated.
• Derek – Started the Couch to 10K program, trying to get back on the fitness regime I started before vacation, watching lots of hockey, soccer, and American football right now. SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS!

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Music Credit:

“District Four” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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