Canadian Tech Podcast

Canadian Tech Podcast


CTP Ep. 137 – Oct 22, 2017: Super Light Topics

October 22, 2017

CTP Ep. 137 – Sun, Oct. 22, 2017Sponsored by Olio Digital Labs and CodeshipHosts & GuestsJamieson RobertsDerek SilvaQuick HitsCRTC dismisses constitutional challenge by recipient of the first CASL finehttps://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/20/crtc-constitutional-challenge-casl-fine/Microsoft Unveils Power-Packed Surface Book 2https://www.technewsworld.com/story/84891.htmlHere’s why mmWave spectrum is crucial to Canada’s 5G futurehttps://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/16/mmwave-spectrum-explainer/Docker gives into inevitable and offers native Kubernetes supporthttps://techcrunch.com/2017/10/17/docker-gives-into-invevitable-and-offers-native-kubernetes-support/Windows 10 Fall Creators update is available nowhttps://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/17/windows-10-fall-creators-update-available-now/TopicsCanada's ‘super secret spy agency' is releasing a malware-fighting tool to the publichttp://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/cse-canada-cyber-spy-malware-assemblyline-open-source-1.4361728Alphabet investing $62 million in Sidewalk Labs Toronto sitehttps://betakit.com/alphabet-investing-62-million-in-sidewalk-labs-toronto-site/  Facebook Canada releases election integrity plan for 2019 electionhttps://betakit.com/facebook-canada-releases-election-integrity-plan-for-2019-election/Ontario gov’t challenges students to build digital tools for $30,000 top prizehttps://betakit.com/ontario-govt-challenges-students-to-build-digital-tools-for-30000-top-prize/Twitter Shares How The Platform is Tackling Abusehttps://techvibes.com/2017/10/20/twitter-shares-how-the-platform-is-tackling-abuseOntario Provincial Police launch pilot ‘safe zone’ for online property transactionshttps://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/19/ontario-provincial-police-launch-pilot-safe-zone-for-online-property-transactions/Report: Gov’ts must modernize labour laws to prepare for jobs lost to automationhttps://betakit.com/report-govts-must-modernize-labour-laws-to-prepare-for-jobs-lost-to-automation/Stuff We LikeJamieson – https://www.codeandquill.comDerek – Blockchain for Business – An Introduction to Hyperledger TechnologiesWhat are you up to lately?Jamieson – Been doing a deep dive into the core of WordPress to work on an opinionated install and setup with security, build tools, and easy integration of deployments.Derek – Council meeting this past Wednesday where we approved new subdivision agreement, now accounting for all lands on west side of Kilworth to be developed over next 5-10 years. Started mining Zcash on personal machine, so I have two miners going. Registered for the “Blockchain for Business” course on edX. Found some tutorials on building Ethereum smart contracts, will dive in soon. Noteworthy NewsToronto’s tech talent being used to woo Amazonhttps://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/10/19/torontos-tech-talent-being-used-to-woo-amazon.htmlSamsung to Give Linux Desktop Experience to Smartphone Usershttps://www.technewsworld.com/story/84896.html?rss=1Teams from over 32 countries attend Ethereum hackathon in Waterloohttps://betakit.com/teams-from-over-32-countries-attend-ethereum-hackathon-in-waterloo/Montreal’s Covera Raises $1.5 Million for Insurtech Alternativehttps://techvibes.com/2017/10/17/montreals-covera-raises-1-5-million-for-insurtech-alternativeClearbanc’s Chrged Will Grow Companies on Facebookhttps://techvibes.com/2017/10/17/clearbancs-chrged-will-grow-companies-on-facebookNew Daydream View Review: Virtual reality’s low-end futurehttps://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/17/new-daydream-view-review-canada/Honk is partnering with Toronto Community Housing to offer monthly parking passeshttps://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/18/honk-mobile-toronto-community-housing/Toronto-based Braze Mobility reveals obstacle-detection system for wheelchairshttps://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/19/toronto-braze-mobility-obstacle-detection-wheelchairs/Google parent-company Alphabet invests $1 billion in Lyfthttps://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/19/google-parent-company-alphabet-invests-1-bill