CTP Ep. 137 – Sun, Oct. 22, 2017

Sponsored by Olio Digital Labs and Codeship

Hosts & Guests

• Jamieson Roberts
• Derek Silva

Quick Hits

• CRTC dismisses constitutional challenge by recipient of the first CASL fine
  • https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/20/crtc-constitutional-challenge-casl-fine/
• Microsoft Unveils Power-Packed Surface Book 2
  • https://www.technewsworld.com/story/84891.html
• Here’s why mmWave spectrum is crucial to Canada’s 5G future
  • https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/16/mmwave-spectrum-explainer/
• Docker gives into inevitable and offers native Kubernetes support
  • https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/17/docker-gives-into-invevitable-and-offers-native-kubernetes-support/
• Windows 10 Fall Creators update is available now
  • https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/17/windows-10-fall-creators-update-available-now/

Topics

• Canada's ‘super secret spy agency' is releasing a malware-fighting tool to the public
  • http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/cse-canada-cyber-spy-malware-assemblyline-open-source-1.4361728
• Alphabet investing $62 million in Sidewalk Labs Toronto site
  • https://betakit.com/alphabet-investing-62-million-in-sidewalk-labs-toronto-site/  
• Facebook Canada releases election integrity plan for 2019 election
  • https://betakit.com/facebook-canada-releases-election-integrity-plan-for-2019-election/
• Ontario gov’t challenges students to build digital tools for $30,000 top prize
  • https://betakit.com/ontario-govt-challenges-students-to-build-digital-tools-for-30000-top-prize/
• Twitter Shares How The Platform is Tackling Abuse
  • https://techvibes.com/2017/10/20/twitter-shares-how-the-platform-is-tackling-abuse
• Ontario Provincial Police launch pilot ‘safe zone’ for online property transactions
  • https://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 automation
  • https://betakit.com/report-govts-must-modernize-labour-laws-to-prepare-for-jobs-lost-to-automation/

Stuff We Like

• Jamieson – https://www.codeandquill.com
• Derek – Blockchain for Business – An Introduction to Hyperledger Technologies

What 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 News

• Toronto’s tech talent being used to woo Amazon
  • https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/10/19/torontos-tech-talent-being-used-to-woo-amazon.html
• Samsung to Give Linux Desktop Experience to Smartphone Users
  • https://www.technewsworld.com/story/84896.html?rss=1
• Teams from over 32 countries attend Ethereum hackathon in Waterloo
  • https://betakit.com/teams-from-over-32-countries-attend-ethereum-hackathon-in-waterloo/
• Montreal’s Covera Raises $1.5 Million for Insurtech Alternative
  • https://techvibes.com/2017/10/17/montreals-covera-raises-1-5-million-for-insurtech-alternative
• Clearbanc’s Chrged Will Grow Companies on Facebook
  • https://techvibes.com/2017/10/17/clearbancs-chrged-will-grow-companies-on-facebook
• New Daydream View Review: Virtual reality’s low-end future
  • https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/17/new-daydream-view-review-canada/
• Honk is partnering with Toronto Community Housing to offer monthly parking passes
  • https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/18/honk-mobile-toronto-community-housing/
• Toronto-based Braze Mobility reveals obstacle-detection system for wheelchairs
  • https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/19/toronto-braze-mobility-obstacle-detection-wheelchairs/
• Google parent-company Alphabet invests $1 billion in Lyft
  • https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/19/google-parent-company-alphabet-invests-1-billion-usd-lyft/
• #CIX2017 panel says AI’s biggest impact on banks will be on unstructured data
  • https://betakit.com/cix2017-panel-says-ais-biggest-impact-on-banks-will-be-on-unstructured-data/
• Mastercard Announces Blockchain Tech and Opens its API
  • https://techvibes.com/2017/10/20/mastercard-announces-blockchain-tech-and-opens-its-api
• Bell Media live streaming new teen talk show ‘SIDES*’ on Twitter
  • https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/20/bell-media-livestreaming-new-teen-talk-show-twitter/
• New ‘made for Google’ site links to verified third-party accessory makers
  • https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/20/made-for-google-site-endorses-verified-third-party-accessory-makers/
• Drone Delivery Canada gains another testing partner in plumbing and HVAC distributor Wolseley
  • <a href="https://mobilesyrup.