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Tech Talk June 30, 2023

  • Rotary Club member honored with Paul Harris Fellowship award for community contributions
    • Active involvement in Rotary since 2012
    • Recognized for support and contributions to the community
    • Acknowledges other Rotary Club members’ contributions
  • Consider using WordPress WooCommerce plugin for small business websites
    • Recent announcement regarding CRA pushing Shopify for tax compliance
    • WordPress WooCommerce plugin offers advantages over third-party systems like Shopify, Wix, or Squarespace
  • Changes in Netflix pricing and plans in Canada
    • Removal of basic plan, introduction of $5.99/month introductory plan with ads
    • $16.99/month plan available for ad-free viewing
    • Netflix’s increased user base and projected ad revenue
  • Android to introduce tracker alerts similar to Apple’s AirTag system
    • Users will be notified if unknown trackers are detected nearby
    • Ability to locate and track unknown trackers
    • Google’s manual tracking feature for nearby tracking systems
  • Japanese government considering regulations on Apple’s app ecosystem
    • Desire to allow users to download third-party apps without going through the App Store
    • Potential impact on users and developers
    • Motivation behind the proposed regulations and Apple’s current policies
  • Lunar Energy startup to offer competition to Tesla Powerwall
    • Modular design for home appliances and energy control
    • Factors in weather, power usage, and electrical rates
    • Aims to reduce emissions and offer backup power storage solution
  • Phonebook hacks and telemarketing calls explained
    • Compromised information from hacked accounts sold on the dark web
    • Soliciting calls and scams as a result
    • Clarifying the source of telemarketing calls and information breaches
  • Tesla’s upcoming addition: the Cyber Quad ATV
    • Electric ATV joining Tesla’s vehicle lineup
    • Previous announcement in 2019, now set to launch soon
    • Eliminating gas and air pollution with an electric ATV option
  • New navigation system utilizing Cosmic-ray Muons for indoor, underground, and underwater tracking
    • GPS limitations addressed with subatomic particle tracking
    • Potential applications in various environments
    • Developmental stage and future possibilities