CTP Ep. 137 – Sun, Oct. 22, 2017
Sponsored by Olio Digital Labs and Codeship
Hosts & Guests
* Jamieson Roberts
* Derek Silva
Quick Hits
* CRTC dismisses constitutional challenge by recipient of the first CASL fine
* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/20/crtc-constitutional-challenge-casl-fine/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/20/crtc-constitutional-challenge-casl-fine/)
* Microsoft Unveils Power-Packed Surface Book 2
* https://www.technewsworld.com/story/84891.html (https://www.technewsworld.com/story/84891.html)
* Here’s why mmWave spectrum is crucial to Canada’s 5G future
* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/16/mmwave-spectrum-explainer/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/16/mmwave-spectrum-explainer/)
* Docker gives into inevitable and offers native Kubernetes support
* https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/17/docker-gives-into-invevitable-and-offers-native-kubernetes-support/ (https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/17/docker-gives-into-invevitable-and-offers-native-kubernetes-support/)
* Windows 10 Fall Creators update is available now
* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/17/windows-10-fall-creators-update-available-now/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/17/windows-10-fall-creators-update-available-now/)
Topics
* Canada’s ‘super secret spy agency’ is releasing a malware-fighting tool to the public
* http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/cse-canada-cyber-spy-malware-assemblyline-open-source-1.4361728 (http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/cse-canada-cyber-spy-malware-assemblyline-open-source-1.4361728)
* Alphabet investing $62 million in Sidewalk Labs Toronto site
* https://betakit.com/alphabet-investing-62-million-in-sidewalk-labs-toronto-site/ (https://betakit.com/alphabet-investing-62-million-in-sidewalk-labs-toronto-site/)
* Facebook Canada releases election integrity plan for 2019 election
* https://betakit.com/facebook-canada-releases-election-integrity-plan-for-2019-election/ (https://betakit.com/facebook-canada-releases-election-integrity-plan-for-2019-election/)
* Ontario gov’t challenges students to build digital tools for $30,000 top prize
* https://betakit.com/ontario-govt-challenges-students-to-build-digital-tools-for-30000-top-prize/ (https://betakit.com/ontario-govt-challenges-students-to-build-digital-tools-for-30000-top-prize/)
* Twitter Shares How The Platform is Tackling Abuse
* https://techvibes.com/2017/10/20/twitter-shares-how-the-platform-is-tackling-abuse (https://techvibes.com/2017/10/20/twitter-shares-how-the-platform-is-tackling-abuse)
* Ontario Provincial Police launch pilot ‘safe zone’ for online property transactions
* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/19/ontario-provincial-police-launch-pilot-safe-zone-for-online-property-transactions/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/10/19/ontario-provincial-police-launch-pilot-safe-zone-for-online-property-transactions/)
* Report: Gov’ts must modernize labour laws to prepare for jobs lost to automation
* https://betakit.com/report-govts-must-modernize-labour-laws-to-prepare-for-jobs-lost-to-automation/ (https://betakit.com/report-govts-must-modernize-labour-laws-to-prepare-for-jobs-lost-to-automation/)
Stuff We Like
* Jamieson – https://www.codeandquill.com (https://www.codeandquill.com)
* Derek – Blockchain for Business – An Introduction to Hyperledger Technologies (https://www.edx.org/course/blockchain-business-introduction-linuxfoundationx-lfs171x)
What are you up to lately?
* Jamieson – Been doing a deep dive into the core of WordPress to work on an opinionated install and setup with security, build tools, and easy integration of deployments.
* Derek – Council meeting this past Wednesday where we approved new subdivision agreement, now accounting for all lands on west side of Kilworth to be developed over next 5-10 years. Started mining Zcash on personal machine, so I have two miners going. Registered for the “Blockchain for Business” course on edX. Found some tutorials on building Ethereum smart contracts,
