Limitless Possibility

Limitless Possibility

By Luc-Olivier Dumais-Blais and Yanik MagnanTechnology
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Limitless Possibility episodes

  • 4: Look Ma, No Subs!

    Yanik takes you through his journey learning Japanese as he prepares for the JLPT.

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    1 hr 33 min
  • 3: Feelings about the iPad

    Luc-Olivier shares his feelings about his adventure trying to use his iPad more often.

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    1 hr 12 min
  • 2: Mobile Payments

    Yanik goes through a history of mobile payments, comparing the mature Japanese ecosystem to the blooming American one.

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    • halcy's takeaway from the whole situation
      • 1 hr 22 min
    • 1: On the iOS 8 Launch

      Luc-Olivier goes through a list of issues found in iOS 8 that rubs him the wrong way.

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      • Daring Fireball: Note to Self: It’s the Storage Space, Stupid
        • 1 hr 15 min

      About Limitless Possibility

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      A fortnightly podcast focusing on geeky topics that are mostly, but not always, tech-related.