Platformer http://platformer.ca games, tech, nerds. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:56:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 games, tech, nerds. Platformer no games, tech, nerds. Platformer http://platformer.ca/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://platformer.ca The Platformer Podcast – episode 59 http://platformer.ca/2012/12/the-platformer-podcast-episode-59/ http://platformer.ca/2012/12/the-platformer-podcast-episode-59/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:56:47 +0000 Warren Frey http://platformer.ca/?p=369 We’re back! Again! It’s a short one this week, due to our hectic, go-go lifestyles, but we managed to cover the latest Apple news, discuss iTunes 11, and wonder if the reality distortion field has finally collapsed around Apple.

Add that to mobile overtaking TV, Disney going to Netflix and various other technological shenanigans and you’ve got yourself a podcast!

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]]> http://platformer.ca/2012/12/the-platformer-podcast-episode-59/feed/ 0 apple,disney,itunes 11,netflix,techcrunch We're back! Again! It's a short one this week, due to our hectic, go-go lifestyles, but we managed to cover the latest Apple news, discuss iTunes 11, and wonder if the reality distortion field has finally collapsed around Apple. - We're back! Again! It's a short one this week, due to our hectic, go-go lifestyles, but we managed to cover the latest Apple news, discuss iTunes 11, and wonder if the reality distortion field has finally collapsed around Apple. Add that to mobile overtaking TV, Disney going to Netflix and various other technological shenanigans and you've got yourself a podcast! Platformer no 28:07 The Platformer Podcast! – episode 58 http://platformer.ca/2012/11/the-platformer-podcast-episode-58/ http://platformer.ca/2012/11/the-platformer-podcast-episode-58/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:33:59 +0000 Warren Frey http://platformer.ca/?p=366 Todd returneth! And not a moment too soon, as firings at Apple, Microsoft Surface and RT tablets, Windows 8 phones, Windows 8 desktops, and all manner of other tech nonsense crossed the conversational transom!

Plus, Todd gives his thoughts on the recent spate of Apple announcements, and Chip admits to having played Star Wars Kinect….and liking it. Shocking!

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]]> http://platformer.ca/2012/11/the-platformer-podcast-episode-58/feed/ 0 Todd returneth! And not a moment too soon, as firings at Apple, Microsoft Surface and RT tablets, Windows 8 phones, Windows 8 desktops, and all manner of other tech nonsense crossed the conversational transom! - Plus, Todd returneth! And not a moment too soon, as firings at Apple, Microsoft Surface and RT tablets, Windows 8 phones, Windows 8 desktops, and all manner of other tech nonsense crossed the conversational transom! Plus, Todd gives his thoughts on the recent spate of Apple announcements, and Chip admits to having played Star Wars Kinect….and liking it. Shocking! Platformer no 60:21 The Platformer Podcast! Episode 57 http://platformer.ca/2012/10/the-platformer-podcast-episode-57/ http://platformer.ca/2012/10/the-platformer-podcast-episode-57/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:36:03 +0000 Warren Frey http://platformer.ca/?p=364 We’re back! And it took an Apple event to pull us out of our break/hibernation/stupor. Warren and Chip break down what they think about the new iPad Mini, the new iMac, the new Mac Mini, the new iPad 4, and (deep breath) the new Macbook Pro. Phew! So much activity. Must lie down.

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]]> http://platformer.ca/2012/10/the-platformer-podcast-episode-57/feed/ 2 13 inch,apple,flat,imac,ipad 4,ipad mini,macbook pro,retina display,small We're back! And it took an Apple event to pull us out of our break/hibernation/stupor. Warren and Chip break down what they think about the new iPad Mini, the new iMac, the new Mac Mini, the new iPad 4, and (deep breath) the new Macbook Pro. Phew! We're back! And it took an Apple event to pull us out of our break/hibernation/stupor. Warren and Chip break down what they think about the new iPad Mini, the new iMac, the new Mac Mini, the new iPad 4, and (deep breath) the new Macbook Pro. Phew! So much activity. Must lie down. Platformer no 34:39 The Platformer Podcast! – episode 56 http://platformer.ca/2012/09/the-platformer-podcast-episode-56/ http://platformer.ca/2012/09/the-platformer-podcast-episode-56/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:12:08 +0000 Warren Frey http://platformer.ca/?p=362 iOS6! Chip and Warren dissect the good, bad and just plain ugly in Apple’s newest OS for its mobile devices. Does it pass muster? Listen to find out!

The boys also delve into Chip’s near insane quest to turn an HP TOuchpad into an Android device, movings and shakings in the web and media world, and the mainstreamification of 3D printers. Plus, Guild Wars, Black Mesa and more!

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]]> http://platformer.ca/2012/09/the-platformer-podcast-episode-56/feed/ 0 3d printing,apple maps,black mesa,guild wars 2,hp touchpad,ios6,mac,makers,time wanrer,xbox iOS6! Chip and Warren dissect the good, bad and just plain ugly in Apple's newest OS for its mobile devices. Does it pass muster? Listen to find out! - The boys also delve into Chip's near insane quest to turn an HP TOuchpad into an Android device, iOS6! Chip and Warren dissect the good, bad and just plain ugly in Apple's newest OS for its mobile devices. Does it pass muster? Listen to find out! The boys also delve into Chip's near insane quest to turn an HP TOuchpad into an Android device, movings and shakings in the web and media world, and the mainstreamification of 3D printers. Plus, Guild Wars, Black Mesa and more! Platformer no 28:06 The Platformer Podcast! – episode 55 http://platformer.ca/2012/09/the-platformer-podcast-episode-55/ http://platformer.ca/2012/09/the-platformer-podcast-episode-55/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:47:13 +0000 Warren Frey http://platformer.ca/?p=359 iPhone 5! Yes, the release of Apple’s new phone can only mean one thing…the return of Todd! Warren, Chip and Todd hash out what they thought was impressive, digressive and just plain meh about the new iPhone, as well as taking a cursory look at the new iPod Nanos and iPod Touch models.

But that’s not all! There’s also a new iTunes, and the lads take a step back and try to figure out just where all this post-PC Apple/Amazon/Nokia/Microsoft..stuff is going.

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]]> http://platformer.ca/2012/09/the-platformer-podcast-episode-55/feed/ 0 amazon,apple,google,iphone 5,ipod nano,ipod touch,microsoft,nokia iPhone 5! Yes, the release of Apple's new phone can only mean one thing...the return of Todd! Warren, Chip and Todd hash out what they thought was impressive, digressive and just plain meh about the new iPhone, iPhone 5! Yes, the release of Apple's new phone can only mean one thing...the return of Todd! Warren, Chip and Todd hash out what they thought was impressive, digressive and just plain meh about the new iPhone, as well as taking a cursory look at the new iPod Nanos and iPod Touch models. But that's not all! There's also a new iTunes, and the lads take a step back and try to figure out just where all this post-PC Apple/Amazon/Nokia/Microsoft..stuff is going. Platformer no 41:53 The Platformer Podcast! – episode 54 http://platformer.ca/2012/09/the-platformer-podcast-episode-54/ http://platformer.ca/2012/09/the-platformer-podcast-episode-54/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:37:22 +0000 Warren Frey http://platformer.ca/?p=358 Amazon! So many goodies from the world’s biggest bookseller, including new Kindle Fires, a front-lit e-ink device, and more! Nokia also announced some new, very shiny toys…but didn’t actually give a release date.

And all this before September 12th, when Apple releases…something. Alright, who are we kidding, it’s almost certainly a new iPhone, and it may come with a streaming music service…or not.

Also, what the hell is homestuck? Or Wikipad? Or Adobe Anywhere? Tune in and find out!

Amazon!

Nokia!

Homestuck?

iPhone 5!

Wikipad!

Adobe Anywhere!

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]]> http://platformer.ca/2012/09/the-platformer-podcast-episode-54/feed/ 0 adobe anywhere,amazon,apple,e-ink,fire,homestuck,kickstarter,kindle,nokia,pandora Amazon! So many goodies from the world's biggest bookseller, including new Kindle Fires, a front-lit e-ink device, and more! Nokia also announced some new, very shiny toys...but didn't actually give a release date. - And all this before September 12th, Amazon! So many goodies from the world's biggest bookseller, including new Kindle Fires, a front-lit e-ink device, and more! Nokia also announced some new, very shiny toys...but didn't actually give a release date. And all this before September 12th, when Apple releases...something. Alright, who are we kidding, it's almost certainly a new iPhone, and it may come with a streaming music service...or not. Also, what the hell is homestuck? Or Wikipad? Or Adobe Anywhere? Tune in and find out! Amazon! (http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/6/3296477/amazon-kindle-fire-HD) Nokia! (http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/5/3294380/nokia-reboot-windows-phone-8-no-release-date) Homestuck? (http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/09/homestuck-kickstarter/) iPhone 5 (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/tech-news/here-comes-iphone-5-apple-event-on-sept-12/article4517824/)! Wikipad (http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/06/wikipad-costs-499-at-gamestop-october-31/)! Adobe Anywhere (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/489123-IBC_Adobe_Unveils_Adobe_Anywhere.php)! Platformer no 36:55 The Platformer Podcast! – episode 53 http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-podcast-episode-53/ http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-podcast-episode-53/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 05:56:27 +0000 Warren Frey http://platformer.ca/?p=357 TwitterFAIL! Also, Apple podcast fail, Amazon keynote on September 6th, possibly two Apple events, a new Facebook iOS app, and Dave McClure says VCs are A-Holes!

But wait, there’s more! Microsoft has a new logo! SQUARES! All this and meandering talk about old MMOs, courtesy of Warren and Chip.

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]]> http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-podcast-episode-53/feed/ 0 apple,dave mcclure,fail,ipad mini,iphone 5,twitter,venture capital. amazon TwitterFAIL! Also, Apple podcast fail, Amazon keynote on September 6th, possibly two Apple events, a new Facebook iOS app, and Dave McClure says VCs are A-Holes! - But wait, there's more! Microsoft has a new logo! SQUARES! TwitterFAIL! Also, Apple podcast fail, Amazon keynote on September 6th, possibly two Apple events, a new Facebook iOS app, and Dave McClure says VCs are A-Holes! But wait, there's more! Microsoft has a new logo! SQUARES! All this and meandering talk about old MMOs, courtesy of Warren and Chip. Platformer no 35:47 The Platformer Show – episode 008 http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-show-episode-008/ http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-show-episode-008/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:28:35 +0000 Warren Frey http://www.platformer.ca/?p=356

Chelsea returns to the Vancouver Mini Maker Faire to interview David Repa from the Hackery, a unique computer repair and recycling shop that takes in your old computer hardware and lovingly restores it back to health. The Hackery is also something of a computer museum, with vintage Macs, Tandy 100s, Commodores, and even a neXT cube and teletype.

To check out the Hackery’s services, go to thehackery.ca

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]]> http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-show-episode-008/feed/ 0 The Platformer Show – episode 007 http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-show-episode-007/ http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-show-episode-007/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:08:07 +0000 Warren Frey http://www.platformer.ca/?p=355

In this episode of Platformer, Chelsea heads down to the Vancouver Mini Maker Faire to profile the Army of Evil Robots, a husband and wife duo who combine engineering, art and 3D printing to make fantastic creations.

Special thanks to Laurel Brown for her camerawork on this episode.

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]]> http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-show-episode-007/feed/ 0 The Platformer Podcast! – Episode 52 http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-podcast-episode-52/ http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-podcast-episode-52/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:23:06 +0000 Warren Frey http://www.platformer.ca/?p=353 Warren and Chip are back and discussing a tangle of legal back and forth between Apple and Samsung. THe lads also debate the failures and successes of NBC’s Olympic coverage and contempt for the internet, and hash out just what the hell Trapwire is, and whether or not internet douchebag Kim Dotcom had a “pirate doomsday weapon” (hint: he didn’t.) All this and Warren’s confession that he may start playing Dungeons and Dragons (on paper!) soon!

Samsung revelations!

Apple says it lost 2 million iOS sales to Samsung

Kim Dotcom’s ‘doomsday’ device

OMG Trapwire!

Windows RT hardware partners announced

Olympics media monolith wrap-up

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]]> http://platformer.ca/2012/08/the-platformer-podcast-episode-52/feed/ 0 apple,curiosity,kim dotcom,nbc,nbcfail,olympics,samsung,trapwire Warren and Chip are back and discussing a tangle of legal back and forth between Apple and Samsung. THe lads also debate the failures and successes of NBC's Olympic coverage and contempt for the internet, and hash out just what the hell Trapwire is, Warren and Chip are back and discussing a tangle of legal back and forth between Apple and Samsung. THe lads also debate the failures and successes of NBC's Olympic coverage and contempt for the internet, and hash out just what the hell Trapwire is, and whether or not internet douchebag Kim Dotcom had a "pirate doomsday weapon" (hint: he didn't.) All this and Warren's confession that he may start playing Dungeons and Dragons (on paper!) soon! Samsung revelations! (http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/13/3240167/android-over-iphone-survey-43-percent-carrier) Apple says it lost 2 million iOS sales to Samsung (http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/13/3239670/apple-rests-case-damages-expert-samsung-trial/in/2971889) Kim Dotcom's 'doomsday' device (http://www.bgr.com/2012/08/10/kim-dotcom-raid-fbi-feared-doomsday-device/) OMG Trapwire! (http://www.dailydot.com/news/trapwire-surveillance-wikileaks-twitter/) Windows RT hardware partners announced (http://www.winsupersite.com/article/paul-thurrotts-wininfo/microsoft-finally-starts-discussing-windows-rt-devices-143980) Olympics media monolith wrap-up (http://allthingsd.com/20120813/nbc-holds-one-last-olympic-victory-dance/) Platformer no 33:12