Tag: 2016

The Canadian Tech Podcast Episode 57 – Jan 27, 2016

The Canadian Tech Podcast Episode 57 – Jan 27, 2016

Hosts & Guests
Derek Silva
Stuart Clark

Backblaze, the cloud backup service, will now loan you a hard drive full of your data. Pay for the drive, restore your files, and send it back for a full refund

Several high profile executive departures have people asking (Yet again)  “Is Twitter Doomed”

Why the low loonie could be great news for Canada’s tech scene

Apple iPhone users angered by Safari browser crash – but here’s how to fix it

A foolproof way to make your passwords more secure

Local shoutout.

Tech Tips with Carmi. Sat’s 11am, on CJBK AM 1290

What We Like

Stuart – Bell Let’s Talk day is today. http://letstalk.bell.ca/en/?gclid=CMuU4ICYyMoCFQ6OaQod2lgFbw

Bell will donate 5¢ more to mental health initiatives for every:

  • Text message sent*
  • Mobile & long distance call made*
  • Tweet using #BellLetsTalk
  • Share of the Facebook image

Derek – Mautic

Our sponsor

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The Canadian Tech Podcast Episode 56 – Jan 20, 2016

The Canadian Tech Podcast Episode 56 – Jan 20, 2016

Hosts & Guests
Derek Silva
Stuart Clark
Jamieson Roberts

Are multi-carrier SIM cards the way forward?

We predicted it! – Wireless rates rise with hikes in internet, home phone ahead

Netflix announces it is going to block VPNs

Nest smart thermostat outages highlight issues with smart home technology.

Apple demands widow get court order to access dead husband’s password

Here are the 5 best new features coming to iOS 9.3

Local News

Google Canada opens new headquarters in Kitchener

 

What We Like

The Canadian Tech Podcast Ep. 55 – Wed. Jan 13th 2016

The Canadian Tech Podcast Ep. 55 – Wed. Jan 13th 2016

Hosts

Derek Silva
Stuart Clark

Best of CES

Coin and MasterCard want to make everything you wear a payment device

Bragi’s truly wireless earbuds are finally here, and they’re actually good.

Remix OS is Android for the desktop, and it works with nearly any PC

The Jaq charges a smartphone using hydrogen fuel cells

LG put a TV on the back of its TV

It’s happening! BlackBerry Priv getting wide release in US.

The Hush smart earplugs nearly sent me to sleep at CES

Lenovo is making the first consumer phone with Google’s Project Tango

Amazon’s stealth takeover of the smart home at CES 2016

Other News

How Forbes inadvertently proved the anti-malware value of ad blockers

Four Canadian startups to watch in 2016

Bell and Rogers both raise rates

Nvidia Increases Commitment To VR With “VR Ready PC Program”

Uber cutting base rates, launching UberPool in Toronto

Moto 360 Sport now available in Canada

Local Story

Packaging that talks to your phone.

*** Breaking  ****

Shaw Media sold to Corus for 2.65 Billion

What We Like

 

Stuart – Workflowy

Derek – Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Google Play |  Apple App Store