Wrecked By Tech

Episode 66: Canadian streaming services and net neutrality


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In this week's episode we talk net neutrality in Canada; Apple's latest software oops; Facebook's new Messenger app for children; CBC's new streaming app; Neil Young's catalogue, which is being released for free on — you guessed it — a streaming app; and Instagram's effort to combat animal abuse with pop-up messages during search.

Speed round:

-A dude live-streamed a pay-per-view UFC event by pretending he was playing a videogame
-There's a Canadian app to sync streams so you can watch Netflix with people far away
-Tesla built the world's largest battery
-Microsoft Edge is now available on iOS and Android
-Amazon has a patent for self-destructing drones

Links:

  • Canada's largest media companies reportedly form 'Internet Piracy Review Agency' to end Net Neutrality | Mobilesyrup
  • iPhone crashing on Dec. 2? Here's the fix! | iMore
  • Facebook launches a version of Messenger for young children | The Verge
  • CBC to launch subscription service for $4.99 | Mobilesyrup
  • Canadians can now enjoy Neil Young's high quality streaming archive | Mobilesyrup
  • Instagram aims to combat animal abuse with new alert system | Mobilesyrup
  • This genius streamed a pay-per-view UFC match by pretending to play it | The Verge
  • Canadian-developed Rave lets you watch Netflix with friends remotely | Mobilesyrup
  • Tesla's record-breaking lithium ion battery is now live in South Australia | Mobilesyrup
  • Microsoft Edge is now available on Android and iOS | Mobilesyrup
  • Amazon patents self-destructing drone tech for use in emergencies | Mobilesyrup
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Wrecked By TechBy Riley McDonald