en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcasts/images/promo-misener-on-tech.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Online and on-air, Dan Misener's weekly column explores the latest developments in technology, the internet, and digital culture, and the impact they have on how Canadians live, work, and play. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2013 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio Online and on-air, Dan Misener's weekly column explores the latest developments in technology, the internet, and digital culture, and the impact they have on how Canadians live, work, and play. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130514_29123.mp3 This week, a look at online movie piracy, enforcement, and what some people call "copyright trolling." Includes an interview with Barry Logan of Canipre. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT This week, a look at online movie piracy, enforcement, and what some people call "copyright trolling." Includes an interview with Barry Logan of Canipre. This week, a look at online movie piracy, enforcement, and what some people call "copyright trolling." Includes an interview with Barry Logan of Canipre. 1380 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130507_51550.mp3 With all the news around 3D printed guns, and 3D printed ears, and 3D printed livers, I wanted to take a look at the flip side of 3D printers: 3D scanners. Includes clips from Adam Brandejs of Matterform. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT With all the news around 3D printed guns, and 3D printed ears, and 3D printed livers, I wanted to take a look at the flip side of 3D printers: 3D scanners. Includes clips from Adam Brandejs of Matterform. With all the news around 3D printed guns, and 3D printed ears, and 3D printed livers, I wanted to take a look at the flip side of 3D printers: 3D scanners. Includes clips from Adam Brandejs of Matterform. 469 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130430_89060.mp3 Free, over-the-top messaging services have outpaced traditional SMS text messaging. A look at the Canadian context, and the hidden privacy costs of “free” texting apps. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Free, over-the-top messaging services have outpaced traditional SMS text messaging. A look at the Canadian context, and the hidden privacy costs of “free” texting apps. Free, over-the-top messaging services have outpaced traditional SMS text messaging. A look at the Canadian context, and the hidden privacy costs of “free” texting apps. 426 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130423_81375.mp3 A look at CISPA -- the proposed U.S. Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act -- and what it could mean north of the border. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT A look at CISPA -- the proposed U.S. Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act -- and what it could mean north of the border. A look at CISPA -- the proposed U.S. Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act -- and what it could mean north of the border. 429 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130416_26302.mp3 The U.K.’s Office of Fair Trading is investigating “whether children are being unfairly pressured or encouraged to pay for additional content in 'free' web and app-based games.” This week, a look at the Canadian context, and what you can do to avoid being http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The U.K.’s Office of Fair Trading is investigating “whether children are being unfairly pressured or encouraged to pay for additional content in 'free' web and app-based games.” This week, a look at the Canadian context, and what you can do to avoid being The U.K.’s Office of Fair Trading is investigating “whether children are being unfairly pressured or encouraged to pay for additional content in 'free' web and app-based games.” This week, a look at the Canadian context, and what you can do to avoid being 445 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130409_34401.mp3 Wikipedia bills itself as “the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.” But recently, a number of Canadian university students were taken to task for their contributions to the site. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Wikipedia bills itself as “the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.” But recently, a number of Canadian university students were taken to task for their contributions to the site. Wikipedia bills itself as “the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.” But recently, a number of Canadian university students were taken to task for their contributions to the site. 1439 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130326_58000.mp3 The first OUYA game consoles will ship out to Kickstarter backers this week. But does the OUYA have what it takes to compete with the big video game consoles? Includes an interview with Kimberly Voll from the Centre for Digital media in Vancouver. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT The first OUYA game consoles will ship out to Kickstarter backers this week. But does the OUYA have what it takes to compete with the big video game consoles? Includes an interview with Kimberly Voll from the Centre for Digital media in Vancouver. The first OUYA game consoles will ship out to Kickstarter backers this week. But does the OUYA have what it takes to compete with the big video game consoles? Includes an interview with Kimberly Voll from the Centre for Digital media in Vancouver. 1278 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130319_25085.mp3 The web services we love, and what happens when they go away. A look at Google Reader, tools-on-tools, and the the longevity of web services. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT The web services we love, and what happens when they go away. A look at Google Reader, tools-on-tools, and the the longevity of web services. The web services we love, and what happens when they go away. A look at Google Reader, tools-on-tools, and the the longevity of web services. 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130305_82611.mp3 A look at how online video can bypass traditional distribution channels, and at the same time, open up new possibilities for tracking and surveillance. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT A look at how online video can bypass traditional distribution channels, and at the same time, open up new possibilities for tracking and surveillance. A look at how online video can bypass traditional distribution channels, and at the same time, open up new possibilities for tracking and surveillance. 439 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130226_45458.mp3 With Google Glass, and the rumoured Apple iWatch, there’s an awful lot of buzz about wearable computers these days. A look at why wearable computing has never taken off in a mass-market way, and what might need to happen for it to tip into the mainstream. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT With Google Glass, and the rumoured Apple iWatch, there’s an awful lot of buzz about wearable computers these days. A look at why wearable computing has never taken off in a mass-market way, and what might need to happen for it to tip into the mainstream. With Google Glass, and the rumoured Apple iWatch, there’s an awful lot of buzz about wearable computers these days. A look at why wearable computing has never taken off in a mass-market way, and what might need to happen for it to tip into the mainstream. 1233 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130219_36326.mp3 An interview with Nicholas Reville, Executive Director of Amara -- a platform for crowdsourced video translation and subtitles. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT An interview with Nicholas Reville, Executive Director of Amara -- a platform for crowdsourced video translation and subtitles. An interview with Nicholas Reville, Executive Director of Amara -- a platform for crowdsourced video translation and subtitles. 1663 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130212_18903.mp3 This week, a look at the CRTC’s draft wireless code. What’s in it, what’s not, and why you should care. You can read the code and submit feedback at: http://consultation.crtc.gc.ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT This week, a look at the CRTC’s draft wireless code. What’s in it, what’s not, and why you should care. You can read the code and submit feedback at: http://consultation.crtc.gc.ca This week, a look at the CRTC’s draft wireless code. What’s in it, what’s not, and why you should care. You can read the code and submit feedback at: http://consultation.crtc.gc.ca 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130205_12615.mp3 A look at "Human ATMs" and cloud payments. Featuring David W. Schropfer, who is Head of Mobile Commerce at The Luciano Group, and the author of 'The Google Wallet' Report and 'The SmartPhone Wallet' http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT A look at "Human ATMs" and cloud payments. Featuring David W. Schropfer, who is Head of Mobile Commerce at The Luciano Group, and the author of 'The Google Wallet' Report and 'The SmartPhone Wallet' A look at "Human ATMs" and cloud payments. Featuring David W. Schropfer, who is Head of Mobile Commerce at The Luciano Group, and the author of 'The Google Wallet' Report and 'The SmartPhone Wallet' 523 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130129_90374.mp3 On the eve of the launch of RIM's new operating system, a look at the role of apps and app stores in the overall success of a mobile platform. Features clips from Kerry Morrison from Endloop, Ali Al-Aasm of Red Piston, and Mark Chatow of Sourcebits. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT On the eve of the launch of RIM's new operating system, a look at the role of apps and app stores in the overall success of a mobile platform. Features clips from Kerry Morrison from Endloop, Ali Al-Aasm of Red Piston, and Mark Chatow of Sourcebits. On the eve of the launch of RIM's new operating system, a look at the role of apps and app stores in the overall success of a mobile platform. Features clips from Kerry Morrison from Endloop, Ali Al-Aasm of Red Piston, and Mark Chatow of Sourcebits. 1226 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130122_88011.mp3 According to a report from WIRED, Google has "declared war on the password." A look at next-generation authentication technologies and the future of logging in. Includes an interview with Stina Ehrensvard from Yubico. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT According to a report from WIRED, Google has "declared war on the password." A look at next-generation authentication technologies and the future of logging in. Includes an interview with Stina Ehrensvard from Yubico. According to a report from WIRED, Google has "declared war on the password." A look at next-generation authentication technologies and the future of logging in. Includes an interview with Stina Ehrensvard from Yubico. 1756 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130115_78491.mp3 Tablet and smartphone sales are up. Desktop and laptop sales are down. But are mobile devices cannibalizing PC sales? Deloitte Canada and Gartner say no. Features an interview with Duncan Stewart from Deloitte Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT Tablet and smartphone sales are up. Desktop and laptop sales are down. But are mobile devices cannibalizing PC sales? Deloitte Canada and Gartner say no. Features an interview with Duncan Stewart from Deloitte Canada. Tablet and smartphone sales are up. Desktop and laptop sales are down. But are mobile devices cannibalizing PC sales? Deloitte Canada and Gartner say no. Features an interview with Duncan Stewart from Deloitte Canada. 1352 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/misenerontech_20130108_32116.mp3 Just in time for the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a look at some of the reasons why Canadians have to wait for the latest tech to cross the border, and what we might do to change the situation. Features a full interview with John Reid of http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT Just in time for the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a look at some of the reasons why Canadians have to wait for the latest tech to cross the border, and what we might do to change the situation. Features a full interview with John Reid of Just in time for the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a look at some of the reasons why Canadians have to wait for the latest tech to cross the border, and what we might do to change the situation. Features a full interview with John Reid of 1192