SyrupCast is a weekly show that puts a spotlight on the Canadian tech industry. Each week we focus on the tech stories that matter to Canadians, including smartphones, video games, apps, and telecom news. Join us as we dive through this always-interesting and ever-expanding industry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Marc Aflalo (@marcaflalo) and Mitchell Whitfield (@m_whitfield) bring compelling tech interviews with some of the biggest names. Covering everything from the latest iPhone and Android devices to the newest laptops, drones and video games.
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Learn to play traditional Irish music on the Guitar with teacher Tony O'Rourke and Gerry Gaffney
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The Exciting Form Factor of Foldable Phones - Samsung Unpacked with Patrick O'Rourke
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Samsung Unpacked event showcased new devices, including the Fold 6 and Flip 6. The devices offer refinement and no compromises compared to previous generations. Patrick O'Rourke joins us to talk about the announcements. The form factor of foldable phones is exciting, providing a full-size smartphone that takes up less space. Galaxy AI features are …
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Unpacking Samsung Unpacked with Raj Doshi
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In this episode, Marc Aflalo interviews Raj Doshi, the head of mobile experience for Samsung Electronics Canada, about the recent Samsung Unpacked event. They discuss the excitement of the event, the integration of software and AI capabilities in Samsung devices, and the personalization options of the Galaxy Flip 6. They also talk about the partner…
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Unpacking all the news from WWDC 2024
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What a week! This has been a WWDC for the books with the announcement of Apple's foray into the AI space. That said, there's also a ton of other news to cover for every operating system under the Apple umbrella, so I had to call in some help this week. Joining me are special guests Drew Kozub from Canada's Breakfast Television and KissFM radio. Alo…
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Affordability of Electric Cars: Surprising Lease Rates
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In this episode of YourTechReport Marc and Mitchell discuss the state of EV's. They touch on the challenges and benefits of transitioning to EVs. They mention the aesthetics of EVs, the driving experience, and the affordability of electric cars. They also touch on the advancements made by traditional car manufacturers in the EV space and the import…
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Accelerating EV Adoption: The Role of GM Energy
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Derek Sequeria, Director of GM Energy, discusses the acceleration of EV adoption and the role of GM Energy in providing solutions for customers. He highlights the importance of education in driving EV adoption and the decreasing cost of EVs compared to gasoline vehicles. Sequeria also addresses concerns about charging infrastructure, emphasizing th…
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The Importance of Apple's Innovation at WWDC
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Summary Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is expected to focus on AI integration and innovation. Rumors suggest that Apple has signed a deal with OpenAI to integrate large language models into their operating system. While some consumers may not care about AI-generated emojis, there is a desire for AI to improve daily functionality, su…
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Experiences with the New iPad Models, Microsoft's AI Integration and Making AI Accessible and Useful
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This week, Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield discuss various tech topics, including the reimagining of Windows, the new Microsoft Surface devices, the comparison between Windows and Mac computers, and their experiences with the new iPad. They also mention the future of gaming and the potential shift towards PC gaming. Dan Ackerman from Micro Cente…
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Everything you missed at Apple's May 7th iPad event!
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Watch the full video of this episode: https://youtu.be/jAIogJmML8A Everything you missed at Apple's May 7th iPad event! From the new iPad Air to the brand new design of the iPad Pro, Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield break it all down in this conversation. We dive into the entire iPad lineup, our preferences, and why Marc and Mitchell clearly have…
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DaVinci Resolve 19 & Everything New At BlackMagic Design
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Blackmagic Design announces new products at NAB in Vegas, including the URSA CINE 12K LF camera and the Pyxis box camera. Dave Hoffman joins us to discuss the new features in Resolve 19, such as the integration of the Fairlight audio suite and the replay system. The conversation touches on the Blackmagic Cloud Store and the ability to collaborate a…
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The Evolution of Docking Stations and Thunderbolt 5
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On this episode of YourTechReport, we chat with Yuji Wakabayashi at Kensington. The conversation discusses the evolution of docking stations and the features of the SD 4880P dock. The dock category has seen a surge in popularity due to the changing needs of laptop users. The SD 4880 P dock offers 10 USB ports and can support up to four monitors. It…
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Repurposing Waste Materials for Vehicle Parts at Ford
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Debbie Mielewski, the director of sustainability at Ford Motor Company, discusses how the company is turning waste into valuable resources. Ford is using soy-based foam, wheat straw, algae, and even carbon dioxide to create materials for their vehicles. They are also utilizing 3D printing to repurpose waste powder into fuel clips. Ford's sustainabi…
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The DJI Avata 2: Exploring the Excitement of Flying Drones
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In this conversation, Marc and Mitchell discuss their excitement about flying drones, specifically the DJI Avada drone. They talk about the features and capabilities of the drone, including the first-person point of view flying experience and the video quality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Razer Empowers Gamers to Make Sustainable Choices
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Kenneth Ng, the global sustainability lead at Razer, discusses the company's efforts to incorporate recycled materials in their gaming peripherals and reduce their carbon footprint. He explains the challenges of using recycled materials while maintaining product quality and performance. Neng emphasizes the importance of repairability and extending …
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The conversation revolves around the responsibility of tech reviewers and the impact of their reviews on companies. The discussion is sparked by a negative review of the Humane AI pin by Marques Brownlee. Marc and Mitchell debate whether bad reviews can kill companies and the ethics of clickbait titles. They also touch on the importance of fair and…
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Talking to Black creatives [Special Episode]
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This is a special edition episode of the SyrupCast and the SyrupArcade Cast, where Dean Daley and Brad Shankar speak to Black industry professionals about their experiences in the technology industry, including Fūnk-é Joseph (Focus Entertainment), Enobong Etteh (Boredatwork.com), and Kadeem Dunn (Google) (Diaspora Games). Hosted on Acast. See acast…
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Audeze's Journey: From Acquisition to Innovation with CEO Sankar
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In this conversation, Sankar, the co-founder and CEO of Audeze, discusses life after the acquisition by Sony's PlayStation division and the company's approach to designing headphones for gaming and pro audio. He highlights the importance of collaboration with studios and artists in creating high-quality products. Sankar also talks about the advanta…
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Micro Center News: Expert Tech Advice with Dan Ackerman
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In this episode, Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of Micro Center News, talks about the current state of tech journalism and the importance of providing reliable tech advice to consumers. He explains how Micro Center News combines traditional and online storefronts to offer expert guidance. The conversation also touches on the challenges of navigating…
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Checking out MWC '24 and the new MacBook Air M3
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On the latest episode of the SyrupCast, Patrick O’Rourke, Brad Bennett, and Dean Daley discuss Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC) and everything Dean saw at this year's event in Barcelona, Spain. This includes checking out the TCL Ray Neo X2s, Samsung's Galaxy Ring, a lot of weird robotic AI contraptions and the highlight of the show for him, the Hum…
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Navigating Network Outages: A Conversation on Challenges and Solutions
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In this episode I speak with Sandeep Panesar, Telecommunications expert. The conversation discusses the recent AT&T outage and explores the challenges and solutions in network backup and restoration. It delves into the potential of satellite technology and artificial intelligence in network management. The importance of cooperation among telecommun…
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Pushing the Limits of Mobile Gaming: A Discussion with Marc and Zachary Aflalo
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In this conversation, Marc and Zachary Aflalo discuss the gaming capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the future of gaming on mobile devices. They explore topics such as the Snapdragon chip's performance, emulating Nintendo Switch games, cloud gaming, and the optimal frame rate for gaming. They also discuss the potential for mobile gami…
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Leveling Up Gaming Journalism: A Conversation with Lukas Eggan
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Lukas Eggan, host of the gaming and eSports podcast 'LAN Parties,' discusses his new digital gaming magazine called 'Game On' in an interview with Marc. The conversation covers various topics related to the gaming industry, including the need for long-form journalism, the challenges of instability and overhiring in game development, the impact on b…
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Normally, we have to wait at least a year to get our hands on what TCL announces at CES - This year is different, with products headed for our shelves very soon. Enjoy our conversation with TCL Product Evangelist Bruce Walker. Bruce discusses TCL's success in the TV market and their focus on delivering premium products. They talk about the populari…
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Apple may call this device a spatial computer, but in reality, it's a great high-quality virtual reality headset with extended-reality features. In this segment from YourTechReport on SiriusXM Mitchell Whitfield talks about his experience with Apple Vision Pro. He highlights the potential applications, praises its immersive visuals and user-friendl…
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Pocket Kado: Gamifying Sleep with a CES Award Winning App
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Join us as we interview Khoa Tran, founder and CEO of Pocket Kado. Discover the inspiration behind the app, which uses cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) to improve sleep. Learn how Pocket Kado gamifies the process by rewarding users with dream miles for engaging in behaviors that promote better sleep. Despite initial skepticism, the …
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Unpacking Samsung's Galaxy S24 series
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On the latest episode of the SyrupCast, Patrick O’Rourke, Brad Bennett, Dean Daley and Chris Brown discuss Samsung's new Galaxy S24 series. Both Dean and Chris outline what the vibes were like at this year's Unpacked, break down their first impressions of the Galaxy S24 Ultra (including an at-even recording of an unboxing) and discuss Samsung's new…
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Barsys: Digitizing the Drinking Experience with Akshet Tewari
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Join us as we interview Akshet Tewari, founder and CEO of Barsys, as he discusses the company's mission to digitize the drinking experience using consumer robotics and a SaaS-based application. Discover the Barsys 2.0, a state-of-the-art machine that lets users make cocktails from the best bars and mixologists worldwide. Learn about the Barsys 360,…
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Samsung S24 and Galaxy AI: AI Innovations and Beyond with Raj Doshi
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Join Marc Aflalo and Raj Doshi, Samsung Canada's Head of Mobile, as they discuss the exciting launch of the S24 series. Discover how Samsung's software innovations, particularly in AI, set them apart. Learn about features like Live Translate for real-time voice call translation and Circle to Search, a partnership with Google. Explore the practicali…
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The Week in Tech - Samsung Unpacked, Galaxy AI and Why Is Tech Becoming So Expensive!
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Join Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield on this episode of YourTechReport as they discuss the latest advancements in Samsung's mobile devices and the growing importance of software over hardware. Explore the impact of rapid product releases on consumers and whether it allows them to fully enjoy previous versions. We talk about the iPhone's impact o…
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Fantasy Football: 2024 Video Game Edition [SyrupArcade Cast 12]
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Similar to last year, the MobileSyrup team is having a video game fantasy draft. We assembled the regular SyrupArcade Cast hosts, Dean Daley, Brad Shankar, Chris Brown and MobileSyrup freelancer and writer for The Gamer, Gabrielle Huston. From there, each person selects three games they believe will be the top-scoring of the year. The quartet will …
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Game Awards roundup and gaming fantasy draft results [SyrupArcade Cast 11]
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The Game Awards 2023 have taken place, so the Syrup ArcadeCast crew, including, Dean DaleyBrad Shankar, and Chris Brown, alongside special guest, Steve Vegvari, breakdown this year's event. The podcast team talks about the awards winners, including Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and more. They also discuss t…
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Audible Titles Now Available on Air Canada Flights
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Georgia Knox is back once again to talk all about Audible Content available on Air Canada! Take a listen to this great conversation about an announcement that has been a while in the making! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Aflalo Communications Inc., Marc Aflalo, Mitchell Whitfield.
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What should win at The Game Awards 2023? [SyrupArcade Cast 10]
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Ahead of The Game Awards, co-hosts Dean Daley and Brad Shankar are joined once again by Blue Ant Plus’ Chris Brown to discuss our thoughts on the nominees. Of course, a lot of this episode is dedicated to the six Game of the Year nominees: Baldur’s Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, R…
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Apple's M3 and Humane's AI Pin - A conversation with MobileSyrup's Patrick O'Rourke
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In this episode of YourTechReport, host Marc Aflalo welcomes Patrick O'Rourke, Editor-in-Chief at MobileSyrup, for an in-depth discussion on Apple's latest M3 chips. They delve into where these new chips stand in the Apple lineup and debate the necessity of upgrading. The conversation also covers Patrick's hands-on experience with Apple's new "Spac…
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These are our favourite smartphones of 2023
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On this episode of the Syrupcast, the pod squad discusses their favourite smartphones of 2023 in our annual year-end episode. The team also tries out several new segments, including the return of a news recap, 'Tech Treat or Tech Trash' and more, as the pod squad prepares to revamp the SyrupCast in the new year. Along with episodes still hosted by …
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Shaping the Future of Education: Insights from Microsoft's Study with Dr. Elka Walsh
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In this enlightening episode, we delve into a recent Microsoft study revealing a concerning gap in modern education. According to the study, just over half of teachers (52%) believe that students are being taught with methods that align with the skills needed for their future. A significant 79% of educators underscore the importance of data literac…
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Celebrating Ergonomics with Kensington's Lisa Schuiteboer-Shuler
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In 2023 the word "Ergonomics" can mean so many different things - to Kensington its a mantra. In this interview, we celebrate and break down what ergonomics means for Kensington. What practices can you put in place today that will make the biggest difference for tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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2023 video game catch-up: Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3 and more [SyrupArcade Cast 9]
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On the latest episode of the SyrupArcade Cast, co-hosts Dean Daley and Brad Shankar are joined by Blue Ant Plus’ Chris Brown to share our thoughts on Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Expect some controversial takes on Starfield before we all gush about Baldur's Gate 3 and Spidey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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New Roku study reveals it takes streamers 13 minutes to find something to watch
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In this episode of YourTechReport heard weekly on SiriusXM channel 167, we're joined by Roku's head of advertising sales, Christina Summers. Christina joins us to discuss the company's new edition of their annual study. We discuss key insights and TV streaming trends in Canada. More on TV streaming content trends and what Canadians are watching, an…
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OWC Atlas - Are These the Fastest Memory Cards on the Planet?
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Today on YourTechReport we welcome back OWC's Larry O'Connor. Larry has been on the show many times and joins us this week to discuss the company's recent announcement of the fastest Read/Write Memory Cards - OWC Atlas. Plus, we dive into good memory card hygiene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Celebrating Ergo month with Kensington's Lisa Schuiteboer-Shuler
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Kensginton's Lisa Schuiteboer-Shuler joins us to celebrate Ergo Month on YourTechReport. We discuss everything from the perfect mouse to monitor placement. Plus, what one device can turn anyone into an ergo-believer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Aflalo Communications Inc., Marc Aflalo, Mitchell Whitfield.
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This week's SyrupCast episode is all about Google's Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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