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Oct 2026

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SyrupCast is a weekly show that puts a spotlight on the Canadian tech industry. Each week we focus on the tech stories that matter to Canadians, including smartphones, video games, apps, and telecom news. Join us as we dive through this always-interesting and ever-expanding industry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 23, 20261 hr 14 min

Unfolding the iPhone Duo and the demise of BioWare

On this week's SyrupCast episode, MobileSyrup gaming editor Brad Shankar and devices editor Dean Daley join EIC Jon Lamont to explain what's going on with BioWare and the iPhone Duo. Brad gives the rundown on BioWare, who killed the beloved gaming studio, and we even talk about an idea to save the company. Meanwhile, Dean unfolds the iPhone Duo for us, revealing the highs and lows of Apple's first foldable. Plus, Jon walks everyone through Rogers' new credit card fee. 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - BioWare closure 12:13 - Rogers adding processing fees to payments 31:41 - iPhone Duo 1:04:47 - What's your favourite BioWare game? 1:14:04 - Wrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 16, 202658 min

Apple's quest to retake your home

On this episode of the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup EIC Jon Lamont and devices editor Dean Daley dive into Apple's latest smart home push, including the all-new HomeView as well as the upgraded Apple TV and HomePod Mini. Is the HomeView worth $429? And what's the deal with the wall-mounting options? Tune in for the answers. 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Microsoft gutting cloud storage for Premium & Family subscriptions 2:10 - Geely to introduce Chinese EVs to Canadian market in 2027 3:21 - Waymo bringing its self-driving cars to Toronto in 2028 12:53 - Apple HomeView announcement 23:26 - Who is the Apple HomeView for? 34:26 - New Apple TV 4K with Siri AI 36:09 - What is the selling feature of the new Apple TV 4K? 41:26 - Apple TV 4K price increase 45:19 - New Apple HomePod mini 2 47:06 - Apple Home Collection smart devices 53:24 - What is your favourite smart home gadget? 57:22 - Wrap Want the video version? You can find it on YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 9, 20261 hr 5 min

Googlebooks, glasses, and gadgets galore

On this episode of the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup's EIC Jon Lamont and devices editor Dean Daley dive into a bunch of new gadgets, including smart glasses, Googlebooks, and a new smartphone from Bell, the Ahlo 2. Tune in to check out the latest wearable tech, learn about the ins and outs of GooglebookOS, and more. Plus, listen to the end to learn about our favourite defunct Google products. 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Smart homes & upcoming Apple event 5:58 - Nintendo's first North American store-within-a-store coming to Toronto 7:07 - Main discussion intro 7:32 - Latest Smart Glasses 22:57 - Latest Googlebooks 40:47 - Bell's ahlo 2 phone 51:02 - alho 2 pricing & carrier options 57:06 - What was your favourite defunct Google product? 1:05:09 - Wrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 2, 202649 min

What is going on with gaming?

On this week's episode of the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup EIC Jon Lamont sits down with gaming editor Brad Shankar and friend of the show and MobileSyrup contributor Chris Brown to discuss the state of the gaming industry and, specifically, the train wreck that is Xbox. We dive into the problems plaguing gaming, but also the bright spots that show what the future could look like. Ed. note: In the pod, Jon mentioned the Pixel 10a as still being cheap, but Google actually just raised the price on the phone, so it's not cheap anymore. 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Samsung Galaxy S26 Series prices increase 2:10 - Brodie, a Toronto-based Basketball Rec League 3:28 - DraftKings reportedly using AI to target bettors 4:27 - State of gaming intro 7:36 - The impact of forever games on the industry 9:56 - State of Xbox 12:20 - Xbox Game Pass 14:50 - Viability of streaming-only gaming 19:08 - Gears of War: E-Day 24:48 - The value of institutional knowledge for a game studio 29:28 - CEO Asha Sharma & the future of Xbox 34:08 - PC as an Xbox platform 35:39 - Notable bright spots in the current gaming industry 40:38 - What we can do to promote Canadian games 43:05 - What's your favourite game for the Xbox 360? 49:19 - Wrap Follow us on Twitter: / mobilesyrup Follow us on Instagram: / mobilesyrup Follow us on Facebook: / mobilesyrup Check out more: http://www.MobileSyrup.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 25, 202644 min

What's creepier? Meta's new smart glasses or Elon Musk?

On this week's SyrupCast, we talk about glasses and glassholes. Gaming editor Brad Shankar joins EIC Jon Lamont for a deep dive into Meta's new smart glasses, as well as thoughts about the 4-hour Elon Musk documentary, and a behind-the-scenes look at a new tech show from TVO Kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 18, 20261 hr 6 min

Hands-on with iPhone 18 Pro and the new Apple Watches

On this week's SyrupCast, Jon and Dean go hands-on with the new iPhone 18 Pro series and the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Tune in to hear first impressions of the new devices, what we like so far, and what we don't. Plus, we chat about the Prime Minister's sovereign internet backbone and how to 'buy Canadian' in the tech space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 11, 202655 min

First impressions of the iPhone Duo & 18 Pro

On this week's SyrupCast, we dive into all the big announcements from Apple's September iPhone event. Ed. note: We also recorded a video version of this podcast, but due to some issues, it's a bit delayed. Apologies! 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - AirPods 5 vs. Max Mic Check 3:33 - Cyberattacks galore! 3:49 - Apple raised the price of old iPhones 8:28 - iPhone Duo 27:22 - iPhone Duo Price 30:08 - iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max 36:33 - Apple Watch Series 12 & Watch Ultra 4 48:06 - AirPods 5 53:17 - What's your favourite Apple gadget? Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mobilesyrup.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MobileSyrup Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilesyrup/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MobileSyrup/ Check out more: http://www.MobileSyrup.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 4, 202640 min

What are you more hyped for, GTA VI or iPhone Fold? [SyrupCast 2.0]

The MobileSyrup gang is back on the pod to chat about what to expect from the iPhone event, GTA VI, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 22, 20241 hr 29 min

What it's like to be on the Jury at The Game Awards

This week on the SyrupCast, Brad Shankar and Brad Bennett are joined by Chris Brown, a friend of the site, to discuss the 2024 Game Awards. This is a big year for MobileSyrup since Brad Shankar has been able to get us onto the jury at the awards. This meant we got to participate in the voting for all the awards, and on his own, Brad Shankar even went to the show in person. If you want to hear what it's like to vote, how we got into the jury and more behind the scenes Game Awards talk make sure to check out this week's Syrupcast on your podcast app of choice or on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 8, 20241 hr 57 min

Talking about our top tech of the year

After a long hiatus, the SyrupCast is back. We're still ironing out our production, but we're excited to be back, and this week, we're talking about the best tech and games of the year. In the new year, we're aiming to release a new episode every two weeks. If you have any feedback, let us know on social media or by emailing us at Community@moblesyrup.com. The next episode will be in two weeks and will be focused on the Game Awards since Brad Shankar was a judge this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.