Alan Perry is joined by Charles Martin to discuss the latest tech news and security alerts, including the return of the Rogers “free iPad” scam, Estée Lauder and CRA data breach settlements, the Canvas ransomware attack affecting major universities, Europe’s new EES travel delays, Bell’s controversial new device fee, Telus using AI to alter call-centre accents, upcoming Apple 26.5 updates, AI age-verification tools from Meta, safer child-protection batteries from Energizer, Freedom Mobile and Starlink deals, Apple’s education pricing changes, floating AI data centres, and more.

Alan Perry is joined by Charles Martin to discuss the latest tech news and security alerts, including the return of the Rogers &ldquo;free iPad&rdquo; scam, Est&eacute;e Lauder and CRA data breach settlements, the Canvas ransomware attack affecting major universities, Europe&rsquo;s new EES travel delays, Bell&rsquo;s controversial new device fee, Telus using AI to alter call-centre accents, upcoming Apple 26.5 updates, AI age-verification tools from Meta, safer child-protection batteries from Energizer, Freedom Mobile and Starlink deals, Apple&rsquo;s education pricing changes, floating AI data centres, and more.

From smartphones and computers to HDTV’s and printers, Alan Perry and his guests will keep you current, and help you overcome any issues while keeping hackers and scammers at bay. Alan is a CFAX 1070 veteran, having been on the air here since the 70's. A well respected member of our community. 

From smartphones and computers to HDTV&rsquo;s and printers, Alan Perry and his guests will keep you current, and help you overcome any issues while keeping hackers and scammers at bay. Alan is a CFAX 1070 veteran, having been on the air here since the 70's. A well respected member of our community.&nbsp;

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Tech Talk – May 9, 2026

Alan Perry and Gary Beyer cover new scam alerts, Apple’s Canadian “Sirigate” lawsuit, transit tap-to-pay in B.C., streaming regulations, Gemini AI upgrades, travel tech tips, LibreOffice tweaks, AI failures at Starbucks, and more. Plus the discovery of the massive marine reptile Tylosaurus rex (“TEX”).

Alan Perry and Gary Beyer cover new scam alerts, Apple&rsquo;s Canadian &ldquo;Sirigate&rdquo; lawsuit, transit tap-to-pay in B.C., streaming regulations, Gemini AI upgrades, travel tech tips, LibreOffice tweaks, AI failures at Starbucks, and more. Plus the discovery of the massive marine reptile Tylosaurus rex (&ldquo;TEX&rdquo;).

Tech Talk – May 23 2026

Josh & Jade unpack the week’s political news with Dan Reeve, political science instructor at Camosun College including Alberta’s referendum and a new non-binding question that opens the door to a future vote on separation, drawing parallels to Quebec’s past referendums and what this moment could mean for national unity.

They also discuss the meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby, where a potential new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast is on the table, before turning to the decision to rename Site C as the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station, and what it signals about leadership and governing in the real world.

Josh &amp; Jade unpack the week&rsquo;s political news with Dan Reeve, political science instructor at Camosun College including Alberta&rsquo;s referendum and a new non-binding question that opens the door to a future vote on separation, drawing parallels to Quebec&rsquo;s past referendums and what this moment could mean for national unity.
They also discuss the meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby, where a potential new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast is on the table, before turning to the decision to rename Site C as the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station, and what it signals about leadership and governing in the real world.

Alberta separation talk flares as Eby weighs pipeline, names John Horgan dam

Ahead of the Toy Fair at Pearkes this weekend, Organizer Candice Woodward breaks down what you will find at Victoria's Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair, from vintage toys to games and collectibles!

Ahead of the Toy Fair at Pearkes this weekend, Organizer Candice Woodward breaks down what you will find at <a href="https://ultimatetoyfair.com/">Victoria's Ultimate Hobby &amp; Toy Fair,</a> from vintage toys to games and collectibles!

Tech Talk – May 9, 2026

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