Tech Talk with Alan Perry

Alan Perry is joined by Rickie Winter (Tech Experience Manager, London Drugs Tillicum) and Charles Martin (VMUG Program Director & London Drugs In‑Home Tech) to break down the latest Apple news and dig into Freedom Mobile’s insane new plan

Alan Perry and Gary Beyer cover security alerts, tech news, and practical tips: Triangle/Canadian Tire accounts hacked, Discord delays facial age verification, and smart credit card “lock” tips.
Mobile updates: Freedom’s 100GB plan, Rogers/Shaw rate hike, and B.C.’s new 7% PST on cable/home phones. Samsung’s Galaxy S26, Apple’s March announcements, and Meta’s AI-after-death patent are also discussed.
Plus: travel tech updates, and Kathryn’s Paleontology News on the AI-powered DinoTracker app that identifies dinosaur footprints.

This week on Tech Talk, Alan Perry is joined by Berle Zwaan, just-retired Saanich Police Fraud Squad officer and founder of the Outsmart the Scammer Fraud Prevention Society, for an in-depth look at the latest scams and how to protect yourself. Breaking down a surge in dangerous new scams, including fake BC Hydro refund texts, phony nurse benefit messages, Amazon “hold” calls, Disney+ email fraud, and account reset code traps, and explains exactly how criminals are trying to get into your bank and email accounts.

In tech news, we cover Apple’s upcoming March event, Google’s new Pixel 10a, Samsung’s next Galaxy reveal, new PST charges coming to cable and home phone services in B.C., emerging 5G terms like VoNR, the new federal EV rebate program, and a controversial Meta AI patent that could post on your behalf after you die.

Plus: major mobile plan deals from Freedom and Public Mobile, new streaming perks for MLS fans, and Kathryn’s Paleontology News on a newly discovered “unicorn” dinosaur from the Sahara.

Alan Perry is joined by Ricky Winter, Tech Experience Manager at London Drugs Tillicum, for the latest in tech news, tips, and deals. This week: Apple’s critical OS 26.3 updates for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, warnings about Microsoft 365 scam emails, and practical advice to keep your devices secure.

Alan Perry is joined by Aitan Roubini, President of the Victoria Mac and iOS User Group and owner of MacZen.ca, to cover the latest scams, Apple security updates for older devices, and Google’s voice assistant privacy settlement. They also break down weekend tech deals, how to stream the Olympics and Super Bowl without cable, major UK travel rule changes, and Rogers’ new cruise-friendly Roam Like Home pass, plus updated travel tech tips.