Tech Talk with Alan Perry
Technology
About
"Tech Talk" is a two-hour tech-focussed radio talkshow broadcast live from 10:05am-Noon PT on Saturdays on C-FAX 1070 Radio in Victoria, BC, Canada. Notes are at http://ShowNotes.ca
Episodes
- Tech Talk – May 9, 2026
Alan Perry and Charles Martin discuss a range of tech news and security alerts. Topics include data breach settlements, ransomware attacks, new device fees, AI’s use in call centers, and upcoming Apple updates.
- Tech Talk – May 2 2026
Alan Perry and Terry Sirup of Priority 1 Computers discuss new scam alerts, including fake virus pop-ups and job offer texts. They also cover Microsoft account security, travel tech warnings, and rising SSD and RAM prices.
- Tech Talk – Apr 25 2026
Alan Perry and Ron Fraser cover a range of tech topics including scam alerts, Apple security updates, 5G plans, AI developments, and telecom changes. They also touch on TC 10K road closures.
- Tech Talk – April 18 2026
Alan Perry and guest Gary Beyer discuss tech news, including Apple updates, scam alerts, and AI developments. Kathryn Abbott also joins the show to highlight the University of Calgary's recent Guinness World Record for the largest gatherin…
- Tech Talk – April 11 2026
Alan Perry and Ricky Winter discuss Apple software updates, scam alerts, Freedom Mobile plans, AI security, and the Artemis II mission. Kathryn Abbott also joins to discuss the discovery of marine fossils on Mount Everest.
- Tech Talk – April 4, 2026
Alan Perry and Aitan Roubini discuss iOS/iPadOS 18 security updates, Freedom Mobile plans, and various scams. The episode also covers Artemis II lunar mission updates and research from Kathryn Abbott regarding the size of griffinflies.
- Tech Talk – March 28, 2026
Alan Perry and IT Specialist Kyle Wilson discuss tech industry developments including Apple updates, WhatsApp features, hardware shortages, and pricing changes. The episode also covers relevant scam alerts.
- Tech Talk – March 21, 2026
Alan Perry and Gary Beyer discuss recent Apple security updates, scams targeting Shaw and crypto users, and major data breaches like Loblaw. They also review Freedom Mobile plan changes, the Canadian carrier price war, and offer device sec…
- tech talk – march 14th , 2026
Alan Perry and Jay King discuss recent tech news, including Apple security updates, malware risks for Mac users, and security warnings. They also cover the return of a $40/month Freedom Mobile plan and other weekend tech deals.
- Tech Talk – March 7th , 2026
Alan Perry hosts Rickie Winter and Charles Martin to discuss recent Apple developments and a new service plan from Freedom Mobile.
- Tech Talk – Feb. 28, 2026
Alan Perry and Gary Beyer discuss recent technology news, including security alerts, mobile plan updates, and upcoming product announcements. The episode also features an interview segment about the AI-powered DinoTracker app.
- Tech Talk – Feb. 21st, 2026
Alan Perry and guest Berle Zwaan discuss current fraud prevention strategies and recent scams. The episode also reviews technology news, including updates from Apple, Google, and Samsung, alongside new provincial regulations and paleontolo…
- Tech Talk – Feb. 14, 2026
Alan Perry and guest Ricky Winter discuss recent tech news, including critical Apple OS 26.3 updates and warnings concerning Microsoft 365 scam emails. They provide advice on maintaining device security.
- Tech Talk – Feb 7th, 2026
Alan Perry and guest Aitan Roubini discuss recent Apple security updates, Google voice assistant privacy, and various consumer technology topics including streaming sports and travel-related services. The episode also covers the latest tec…
- Tech Talk -Jan 31, 2026
Alan Perry and Ron Fraser discuss security and privacy updates, including recent scams, software patches, and major tech industry developments. The episode also covers social media legal issues, new product launches, and updates on Air Mil…
- Tech Talk -Jan 24, 2026
Alan Perry and Terry Sirup discuss current technology news, including mobile plans, hardware pricing trends, and updates from Apple, Microsoft, TikTok, and OpenAI. The episode also provides advice on cybersecurity, privacy, and avoiding on…
- Tech Talk -Jan 17, 2026
Host Alan Perry, co-host Charles Martin, and producer Kathryn Abbott discuss security scams, CES 2026 announcements, smart tech, Apple TV, and AI basics. The episode also features answers to listener tech questions.
- Tech Talk - Jan 10 , 2026
In this episode of Tech Talk, the team discusses recent text scams, online marketplace fraud, and AI privacy issues. They also review product announcements from CES 2026, including new mobile and smart home devices, and share information o…
- Tech Talk – January 03- 2026
Alan Perry, Gary Beyer, Chris Beveridge, and Kathryn Abbott discuss the latest tech news, deals, and tips, including scam alerts, Freedom Mobile, Apple, and Nvidia. The episode also features a Q&A session and highlights the documentary, Wh…
- Tech Talk – December 27, 2025
Alan Perry and guest Ricky Winter discuss Boxing Week tech deals, how they compare to Black Friday, and the potential impact of AI hardware demand on 2026. They also answer listener questions regarding Wi-Fi, phone plans, and smart TVs.
- Tech Talk December 20
In this episode, Alan Perry is joined by a diverse group of guests to explore technology, digital life, and how it connects people across cultures. Topics include listener questions and personal perspectives on the role of tech in modern s…
- Tech Talk December 13
Alan Perry and guest co-host Barbara Wilson discuss consumer technology issues, provide practical device tips, and answer listener questions during this weekly tech show.
- Tech Talk Dec 6 2025
Victoria Mac and Aitan Roubini join Alan Perry to review the week's tech news and scams, while answering listener questions. This episode is a reupload addressing a previous segment order issue.
- Tech Talk – November 29, 2025
Alan Perry and guest Kyle Wilson discuss Black Friday deals, current tech scams, and respond to listener questions in this weekly tech update.
- Tech Talk- Nov 22 2025
Host Alan Perry and London Drugs Tech Experience Manager Ricky Winter discuss the latest trends and updates in consumer electronics, including phones, computers, and smart devices. The episode also features live questions from listeners re…
- Tech Talk - November 15th, 2025
Alan Perry and Gary Beyer of Tesseract Computers discuss current technology news, savings opportunities, and a new scam involving fake Outlook Calendar entries.
- Tech Talk – November 8th, 2025
Alan Perry and tech expert Charles Martin discuss weekly tech headlines and provide hands-on advice for devices. They also answer audience questions regarding technology.
- Tech Talk – November 1st, 2025
In this episode of Tech Talk, Alan Perry discusses home entertainment and computer upgrades with guests Jay King from Atlas Audio Video Unlimited and Terry Sirup from Priority 1 Computers. The show includes insights on the latest gadgets,…
- Tech Talk - Oct. 25, 2025
IT Specialist Kyle Wilson joins Alan Perry to discuss recent tech news, including the discontinuation of Rogers and Shaw business email services, iPhone charging settings, and updates to voice features in CoPilot and ChatGPT. They also add…
- Tech Talk – October 18th, 2025
Alan Perry and guest co-host Ron Fraser discuss current technology news, address questions from listeners, and provide advice on device usage and online safety.
- Tech Talk – October 11th, 2025
Alan Perry and Ricky Winter discuss recent tech security issues, including Discord's data breach and email scams, while providing account protection and travel tech tips. The episode also covers upcoming changes for Windows 10 users and ne…
- Tech Talk - Oct 4th, 2025
Alan Perry and guest Charles Martin discuss the features of iOS 26.0.1, including visual intelligence and camera updates, and cover security and privacy news. The episode also features a live question and answer segment.
- Tech Talk – September 27th, 2025
Alan Perry and Gary Beyer discuss navigating scams, managing system updates, and helpful tech tips. They cover Windows 10 support, identifying scam texts, free photo conversion, and advice on upgrading to Apple's latest OS.
- Tech Talk – September 20th, 2025
Host Alan Perry and guest Ricky Winter from London Drugs discuss the latest tech updates, including Apple's Liquid Glass operating systems and Meta's new smart glasses. They also address live questions from listeners.
- Tech Talk – September 13th 2025
Alan Perry and guest Kyle Wilson discuss the new Apple iPhone 17 lineup, AirPods Pro with Live Translation, and Apple Watch updates. The episode also covers a warning about Telus Mobility impersonation scams and includes a live Q&A session.
- Tech Talk - Sept 6th, 2025
Alan Perry and Aitan Roubini discuss recent technology news including an ICBC scam, Apple's latest iPhone lineup, and Neuralink brain chips in Canadian patients. The episode also features a live listener Q&A session.
- Tech Talk - August 30-31, 2025
Terry Sirup from Priority 1 Computers joins the Labour Day Long Weekend edition of Tech Talk to review the week's technology news and answer listener questions.
- Tech Talk - August 23-24, 2025
Host Alan Perry is joined by guest host Gary Beyer of Tesseract 2.0 Computers and producer Josh Hylden for this installment of Tech Talk. The episode covers technology topics discussed on August 23-24, 2025.
- Tech Talk - Aug 16-17, 2025
Kyle Wilson and Josh Hylden guest host for Alan Perry on this episode of Tech Talk, covering technology topics from August 16-17, 2025.
- Tech Talk - August 9-10, 2025
Ron Fraser and Ricky Winter host an episode of Tech Talk, filling in for Alan Perry. They are joined by producer Josh Hylden to discuss technology topics.
- Tech Talk - August 2, 2025
Kyle Wilson and Charles Martin join CFAX 1070 producer Josh Hylden to host Tech Talk in place of Alan Perry. They discuss current technology topics during this guest-hosted episode.
- Tech Talk - July 26, 2025
Kyle Wilson and Josh Hylden host Tech Talk while Alan Perry is on vacation, joined by guest Gary Beyer from Tesseract 2.0 Computers.
- Tech Talk - July 19, 2025
Cst. Berle Zwaan, a fraud prevention expert from the Saanich Police Department and founder of the Outsmart The Scammer Fraud Prevention Society, joins Alan Perry for the July 19, 2025, episode of Tech Talk.
- Tech Talk – July 12, 2025
Alan Perry discusses UK travel tips for Canadians, scam prevention, 3G network shutdowns, and printer maintenance with guest Barbara Wilson from Monk Office.
- Tech Talk – July 5, 2025
Alan Perry and Charles Martin discuss scam calls, 3G network shutdowns in Canada, and smart travel technology. The hosts also answer live tech questions from listeners.
- Tech Talk – June 28, 2025
Host Alan Perry and guest Ricky Winter from London Drugs Tillicum discuss current tech deals, common scams, and a new Facebook photo sharing setting. The episode also features a live question-and-answer segment.
- Tech Talk - June 21, 2025
In this episode of Tech Talk, host Alan Perry and guest Gary Beyer of Tesseract Computers discuss current technology topics, including phone plans, travel tips, online scam prevention, and tech deals. They also respond to listener question…
- Tech Talk - June 14, 2025
IT Specialist Kyle Wilson joins Alan Perry on the June 14, 2025, episode of Tech Talk to discuss technology topics.
- Tech Talk - June 7, 2025
In this episode of Tech Talk, host Alan Perry presents the edition for June 7, 2025.
- Tech Talk - May 31, 2025
Host Alan Perry and guest co-host Ron Fraser discuss security warnings for Chrome users, Apple Maps updates, AI developments in B.C., and new Copilot features. The episode also covers airline travel regulations and includes tech tips and a…