Tech Talk with Alan Perry

Tech Talk – April 11 2026: Alan Perry is joined by Ricky Winter (Tech Experience Manager at London Drugs Tillicum) to cover the latest in tech, including Apple 26.4.1 updates, scam alerts (CRA texts and Facebook account takeovers), Freedom Mobile’s latest plans, AI security developments, Kindle Store cutoff news, and Artemis II lunar mission updates, plus Kathryn Abbott highlights the discovery of marine fossils on Mount Everest showing the peak was once an ancient seabed, and more.

Alan Perry is joined by Aitan Roubini (Victoria Mac & iOS User Group President, MacZen.ca) to cover the latest in tech, including iOS/iPadOS 18 security updates, Freedom Mobile’s latest plans, job and crypto scams, Artemis II lunar mission updates, Kathryn Abbott discusses Griffinflies and how their size was not limited by oxygen levels alone, and more.

Alan Perry is joined by Kyle Wilson Colwood-based IT Specialist, Wikipedia Administrator, and Business Insider contributor) to cover the latest in tech, including Apple 26.4 updates, scam alerts, WhatsApp features, Sony hardware shortages, PS5 price hikes, and more.

Alan Perry is joined by Gary Beyer (Co-Host, Owner of Tesseract Computers) to cover Apple’s latest security patch, new scam alerts targeting Shaw users and crypto holders, and a growing list of major data breaches including Loblaw. They also break down Freedom Mobile’s latest plan changes and the ongoing price war across Canadian carriers, plus tips to keep your devices and your data secure.

Alan Perry is joined by Jay King, Audio/Video Specialist at Atlas Audio Video Unlimited, to dive into the latest tech news. They cover Apple’s critical security updates for older iPhones and iPads, the risks of fake emails and malware targeting Macs, and other top security alerts. Plus, they break down Freedom Mobile bringing back its $40/month plan with massive 5G data and international roaming, along with other hot tech deals this weekend.

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.

Alan Perry is joined by Ron Fraser, retired Sidney tech enthusiast, for a wide-ranging look at security and privacy news. This week’s show covers urgent Apple and Microsoft updates, new online scams targeting Booking.com, LastPass, Under Armour, and Canada Computers customers, and what to do if your data may be compromised. They also break down major tech stories, including Apple’s new AirTags, Sony’s surprise TV deal with TCL, social media lawsuits and bans, Meta’s upcoming paid features, and big changes to Air Miles. Plus, the best tech deals of the weekend and a new dinosaur discovery from Patagonia.

Join Alan Perry, technology tutor and host, with Terry Sirup, Computer Tech and Store Sales Manager at Priority 1 Computers, for the latest in tech news, deals, and tips. This weekend, they’ll cover the hottest mobile plans, discounts on laptops and gadgets, rising RAM and SSD prices, and major updates from Apple, Microsoft, TikTok, and OpenAI. Plus, essential advice on avoiding online scams and protecting your security and privacy.