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

 

 

The Canadian Tech Podcast Episode 45 Sept 16th 2013

The Canadian Tech Podcast Episode 45 Sept 16th 2013

The Canadian Tech Podcast

Episode 45 Sept 16th 2013

Guests
Stuart Clark
Jamieson Roberts
Adam Forristal
Mike Battista

 

 

Twitter IPO

http://business.financialpost.com/2013/09/13/twitter-ipo-date-uncertain-facebook-stumble/?__lsa=5de9-a272


http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanvardi/2013/09/13/why-twitters-ipo-wont-be-like-facebooks-ipo/


Apple stays mom on iPhone 5c preorder numbers.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57602969-37/apple-stays-mum-on-iphone-5c-preorder-numbers/


Bell Cuts roaming fees

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/bell-to-cut-roaming-fees-by-half/article14333517/

Mike should mention Roam Mobility

 

 

Intel’s next Atom chip launches and could majorly change the playing field

http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/11/4718650/intel-launches-bay-trail-tablet-processors-heres-what-you-need-to-know


HDMI 2.0

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57603018-221/hdmi-2.0-what-you-need-to-know/


A little bit of Halo in your windows phone?

http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/12/4722472/microsoft-cortana-windows-phone-personal-assistant


Microsoft wants your iPad

http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/13/4725944/microsoft-ipad-trade-in-deal-offer-surface


IMAP is now available at Outlook.com

http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/loud-and-clear-user-requests-prompt-microsoft-add-imap-outlookcom-226764


USB Condom protects your devices from nasty ports

http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/13/4726486/usbcondom-protects-charging-devices-from-hackers-juice-jacking


HTC America Lays off 20% of employees

http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/13/4728670/layoffs-hit-htc-america-as-the-company-struggles-to-turn-itself-around

 

 

GTA V released tomorrow.

Review

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/gaming/perfect-gta-v-may-be-the-best-game-ever-made/article14333923/


And was released early by amazon.

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/09/15/gta-v-released-early-by-amazon/


And it’s offending people.

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gamesgear/gta-v-is-innovative-exciting-misogynistic-in-review-round-up-50012244/

 

 

Picks of the week.

Stuart – Real Racing 3 for Ios Great freemium game

Mike – Tropico 4 for OSX (and an F-you to SimCity)

Jamieson – Project Play & Ladies Learning Code
Adam –
Asus Transformer T100

The Canadian Tech Podcast Episode 44 Sept 9th 2013

The Canadian Tech Podcast Episode 44 Sept 9th 2013

The Canadian Tech Podcast

Episode 44 Sept 9th 2013

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Hosts
Stuart Clark
Jamieson Roberts
Adam Forristal

Topics.

Microsoft buys Nokia
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2013/09/03/business-microsoft-nokia-deal.html

http://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2013/sep/09/microsoft-nokia-acquisition-mobile


Surface Pro 2 with extras planned

http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/7/4703842/surface-docking-station-for-surface-pro-2


Apple announcement Sept. 10th

http://business.financialpost.com/2013/09/09/apples-iphone-event-on-sept-10-five-things-to-expect/?__lsa=8c30-0a85


http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/09/what-to-expect-from-apples-september-10-event-and-how-much-we-expect-it/


BB shares rise on report of buyout

http://business.financialpost.com/2013/09/09/prem-watsa-close-to-a-rescue-deal-for-blackberry-ltd-report/?__lsa=8c30-0a85


http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/09/us-blackberry-shares-idUSBRE9880K120130909


Nexus 4 8 gb sells out – no intention of restocking

http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/2/4688266/8gb-nexus-4-sells-out-on-google-play


Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro

http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/05/lenovo-yoga-2-pro-hands-on/

 

 

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga

http://www.cnet.com/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga/4505-3121_7-35827163.html


Cleverhost plug

 

 

NSA and GCHQ able to spy on smartphones including Blackberry.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/nsa-able-to-intercept-blackberry-e-mails-report/article14186643/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24009342


Opera launched new tablet based browser.

http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/09/opera-launches-coast-its-new-webkit-based-ipad-browser/


Samsung Galaxy Gear

http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/4/4692824/samsung-galaxy-gear-features-specs-release-date-price


Amazon says no plan for smart phone this year.

http://allthingsd.com/20130908/amazon-says-no-plans-for-phone-this-year/


Seagate intros 5mm drive for tablets.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3132_7-57601815-98/seagate-intros-5mm-ultra-mobile-hdd-for-tablets/

http://www.seagate.com/internal-hard-drives/laptop-hard-drives/ultra-mobile-hdd/?cmpid=friendly-_-internal-mobilekit–us

 

 

So… Sony had a day…

New Model Vita

PS4 Not to launch in Japan till Feburary 2014

PS Vita TV


Picks of the Week


Stuart – Evernote 5 for Windows

Adam – PS Vita TVT

Jamieson – Trello