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Zoho's Chandrasekar LSP joins Your Tech Report to explain what it means for Zoho to land on official Canadian government procurement lists, including Ottawa's AI source list across all three bands. He introduces the concept of "intelligence residency" — the idea that in the AI era, it's not just about where your data lives, but where your AI learns. Being on government procurement lists like Supply Ontario's Vendor of Record means government buyers can work with Zoho without running a full RFP process every time. Zoho qualified for all three bands of Ottawa's AI source list, covering projects up to $37 million, by providing verified references of deployed AI solutions from the private sector. Chandrasekar breaks down a critical evolution in data privacy: beyond data residency and legal jurisdiction, organizations now need to consider intelligence residency. He compares it to someone reading a book on your table and walking away with the knowledge — the data stays, but the inference leaves the country. Zoho's position is that they host all Canadian data and AI processing in Canada and do not use customer data to train their own models. The conversation also previews Zoho's upcoming Municipal Intelligence Hub, a proof of concept for helping fragmented municipal departments share data across a single platform, from 311 systems to building permits. If your business or municipality is evaluating tech platforms, search Zoho public sector to learn about their government solutions. Subscribe for more interviews with industry leaders on Your Tech Report. Relevant Links https://yourtechreport.comhttps://www.zoho.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple's September 2026 event delivered the expected iPhone 18 Pro upgrades, new Apple Watches, and AirPods 5—but the real story is the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable phone. Marc and Mitchell break down every announcement, the Canadian pricing shock, what the Duo's camera system is missing, and whether a $1,999 luxury device is worth the leap. Mitchell kicks things off with a rapid-fire recap of the "iterative" announcements: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with longer battery life, faster processors, and better cameras (up $100 over last year); Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with a new S11 chip and enhanced health sensing; and AirPods 5 at $149 with active noise cancellation, adaptive audio, live translation, and Siri interactions that previously lived only on the Pro line. Then the conversation shifts entirely to the iPhone Duo—Apple's foldable phone and the product that has Mitchell more excited than he's been about Apple hardware in years. Starting at $1,999 US for 256GB of storage, the Duo came in several hundred dollars below pre-event predictions. In Canada, it's a different story: $2,999 CAD, which is roughly $300 more than a straight currency conversion would suggest, likely due to tariffs. Marc and Mitchell dig into the form factor—wider than expected when closed, opening into a tablet-sized display with a cinematic aspect ratio. The front screen uses squared-off edges on the hinge side rather than the rounded corners seen in pre-event renders. Apple Pencil support, dual batteries for all-day life, and smooth open-close transitions where the front screen appears to "window" into the inner display all stand out. The visible crease? Seemingly nonexistent in the keynote footage, though both hosts agree hands-on reviews will tell the real story. The camera system is a trade-off. The Duo carries a fusion camera and 2x optical zoom—more than the iPhone Air's single camera, but missing the dedicated telephoto lens found on the Pro line. Mitchell points out that most users don't consciously track which lens their phone selects, so the real test will come with daily use. On the Apple Watch front, the Series 12's standout feature is audio intelligence—the ability to rewind and read a transcript of conversations you may have missed, which Marc compares to Doctor Strange's Time Stone. New health features include heart rate checks every five seconds, 24x more frequent heart rate variability measurements, and a redesigned Readiness app that combines activity, training data, and even Quest Labs blood work results into a single wellness score. Side-by-side with the Series 11, though, the hardware differences are slim. The Ultra 4 received notably less stage time this year, with Apple combining both watches into a single presentation segment for the first time. Relevant LinksApple iPhone Duo: https://www.apple.com/iphone-duo/Apple iPhone 18 Pro: https://www.apple.com/iphone-18-pro/Apple Watch Series 12: https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-series-12/ Apple Watch Ultra 4: https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-ultra-4/Apple AirPods 5: https://www.apple.com/airpods/ If you like what you see, feel free to hit that like button; if you really like what you see, make sure you subscribe and hit that notification bell!! All the products we talk about are available, for the most part, on Amazon. Click here to view https://amzn.to/3oQuQkh Subscribe to @YourTechReport on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7gcftlv Follow YourTechReport:Twitter https://www.twitter.com/YourTechReportInstagram https://www.instagram.com/yourtechreportFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/YourTechReportEmail [email protected] Hear YourTechReport on SiriusXM:#yourtechreport on SiriusXM: https://goo.gl/FCaXzN Listen to YourTechReport Podcasts:#yourtechreport on Spotify https://bit.ly/4cJwGYc#yourtechreport on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mdFBqO#yourtechreport on Player.FM: https://goo.gl/zAtNYx#yourtechreport on TuneIn: https://goo.gl/nijyot#yourtechreport on Castbox https://goo.gl/T4w6Dc#yourtechreport on Spotify https://goo.gl/r5LDVy#yourtechreport on Stitcher: https://goo.gl/ZeSWnU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple's September event lands Wednesday, September 9, and Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield break down what to expect: the first foldable iPhone, a rumored home hub with a square display, and the big question hanging over both. Can Siri keep up with hardware that depends on voice control? Two brand new devices are expected. The foldable iPhone enters a category Samsung already owns, and the hosts compare notes on how the existing folding form factors feel in hand, what the rounded corners on the renders might mean for the design, and whether losing a telephoto camera matters. The home hub is the wild card: a display and speaker combo that reportedly recognizes each member of the household and pulls up their own calendar and contacts. That's where Siri becomes the problem. Marc explains why he still reaches for his Amazon Echo for basic tasks, even after running iOS 27 betas for months. Mitchell argues that Apple's wait-and-see approach on AI is no longer a harmless quirk. When an entire ecosystem is built to be controlled by voice, a weak assistant hurts the case for buying the hardware. Price rounds out the conversation. Memory and storage costs are pushing everything higher, and the hosts expect the foldable to land around $2,500 US before tax, with Pro models likely starting higher than last year. Would you pay gaming-PC money for a phone? Marc and Mitchell land on different answers. If you like what you see, feel free to hit that like button; if you really like what you see, make sure you subscribe and hit that notification bell!! All the products we talk about are available, for the most part, on Amazon. Click here to view https://amzn.to/3oQuQkh Subscribe to @YourTechReport on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7gcftlv Follow YourTechReport:Twitter https://www.twitter.com/YourTechReportInstagram https://www.instagram.com/yourtechreportFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/YourTechReportEmail [email protected] Hear YourTechReport on SiriusXM:#yourtechreport on SiriusXM: https://goo.gl/FCaXzN Listen to YourTechReport Podcasts:#yourtechreport on Spotify https://bit.ly/4cJwGYc#yourtechreport on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mdFBqO#yourtechreport on Player.FM: https://goo.gl/zAtNYx#yourtechreport on TuneIn: https://goo.gl/nijyot#yourtechreport on Castbox https://goo.gl/T4w6Dc#yourtechreport on Spotify https://goo.gl/r5LDVy#yourtechreport on Stitcher: https://goo.gl/ZeSWnU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X puts an Xbox in your hands. Mitchell Whitfield spent weeks with the handheld and breaks down the controls, the 7-inch 120Hz display, real battery life, and whether the $599 base model is the smarter buy. Both the ROG Xbox Ally and the Ally X run Windows 11 underneath, but ASUS layers its own software on top so you log in and see your games, not a desktop. Steam, EA, Activision and Xbox titles show up in one library regardless of where they came from. PC-based Xbox games install and play natively; the rest of your Xbox library streams through Xbox Play Anywhere, Remote Play or the cloud. Mitchell tested Call of Duty and Diablo 4 on a non-fiber home connection and reported no latency problems. The hardware is the story. The grips and controls feel like an Xbox controller split in half with a screen between them, and Mitchell says that tactile match is what makes the device work. You also get programmable back buttons, assignable LEDs, an M.2 storage slot for easy upgrades, and a weight that feels solid rather than cheap. On specs and price: the base Ally is around $599 with 16GB of RAM, a Z2 processor and 512GB of storage. The Ally X is $999 with 24GB of RAM, the Z2 Extreme, 1TB of storage and a larger battery. Expect roughly one and a half to two hours in top performance mode, or five to six hours in lower power modes. Mitchell's take: unless you play first-person shooters, the base model will serve you well, and ASUS deserves credit for holding launch pricing while competitors raised theirs. If you like what you see, feel free to hit that like button; if you really like what you see, make sure you subscribe and hit that notification bell!! All the products we talk about are available, for the most part, on Amazon. Click here to view https://amzn.to/3oQuQkh Subscribe to @YourTechReport on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7gcftlv Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gaming in 2025 looks nothing like it did a decade ago. Today's gamers stream on Twitch, edit content for YouTube, chat on Discord, and learn new skills — often all at the same time, on the same machine. Intel Gamer Days was built around that reality: a campaign designed to help Canadians find a gaming PC that handles everything they throw at it, not just high frame rates. Asma walks through what makes the Intel Core Ultra processor a centerpiece of this campaign: performance for smooth, uninterrupted gameplay; built-in AI acceleration through an NPU for AI-powered applications and creative software; and efficiency gains that mean quieter systems and longer battery life on gaming laptops. Retail partners Best Buy, Costco, Canada Computers, and Memory Express are key to the campaign, giving shoppers a chance to compare systems hands-on and speak with knowledgeable staff before committing. Software bundles — including titles like Star Wars Galactic Racer and Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis — add extra value for buyers who upgrade during the campaign window. If you've been thinking about upgrading your gaming PC, head to a participating retailer before September 13 to see these systems in person. Find full details and deals at game.intel.com/gamerdays. Like and subscribe to stay updated on exclusive opportunities we'll be sharing throughout the campaign. Relevant Links Intel Gamer Days: https://game.intel.com/gamerdays Best Buy Canada: https://www.bestbuy.ca Canada Computers: https://www.canadacomputers.com Memory Express: https://www.memoryexpress.com #IntelGamerDays #IntelCoreUltra #GamingPC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Cioni built four startups, and each one taught him something the last one couldn't. What he learned at Frame.io and Adobe was that the cloud, despite its flexibility, was too expensive and the internet too slow for the workflows creative professionals actually live in. That insight became Strada: a peer-to-peer network that lets you share files directly off your own local storage — OWC drives included — without uploading them to a cloud service first. Larry O'Connor saw it in motion at IBC and recognized immediately what Strada represented: a practical, powerful use case for OWC hardware that cloud infrastructure simply can't replicate. He describes a generation of professionals who have been told cloud is the answer for everything, sometimes at the expense of understanding what on-premise storage can actually do. OWC has consistently pushed back against that narrative, and the partnership with Strada is the clearest expression of that position yet. The conversation covers how Strada evolved — starting with AI-assisted media tagging, shifting to peer-to-peer file access after direct customer feedback, and planning to bring AI enrichment back in 2027, this time running locally on your own hardware. Michael explains why building the company in public, with weekly live streams and open beta testing, wasn't just a marketing strategy — it was a financial necessity for a startup that can't afford to build the wrong thing. Larry echoes this, noting that customer-first thinking has always driven OWC's product decisions. They also discuss storage pricing volatility, the real-world limits of internet bandwidth for high-resolution formats like 8K RED RAW, and what it means to give creative professionals access to that footage remotely in seconds — without requiring a full upload first. 👉 If this conversation sparked something, subscribe so you don't miss what's next. Drop a comment — are you still paying for cloud storage you wish you could replace? Larry and Michael would probably love to hear it. Strada: https://strata.tech OWC: https://www.owc.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Schlage has been in the lock business for over 100 years, and that heritage is very much alive in how the company approaches smart home security. Tim Eskew walks through the evolution of Schlage's connected products — from their first electronic lock in 2007 to Bluetooth integration in the early 2010s, Wi-Fi with the Encode line in 2019, and now the Sense Pro, which combines Ultra-Wideband, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, and Matter over Thread in a single device. The centerpiece of the conversation is Schlage Converge, the proprietary technology built into the Sense Pro that enables hands-free, approach-based unlocking. Using Ultra-Wideband, the lock detects the angle and speed of your approach, then unlocks at exactly the right moment — no fumbling for keys, no tapping a phone. Tim explains that the use case that drove its development was deceptively simple: coming home with your hands full. Beyond Converge, the conversation covers the Sense Pro's keyless-and-keypadless design, how Schlage handles battery life and low-power failsafes (including a USB-C jumpstart port), ecosystem compatibility across Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and Matter, and how firmware updates have allowed Schlage to keep older locks relevant and valuable over time. Marc and Tim also dig into how consumers discover features they didn't know they had — scheduled access codes, remote unlocking from hundreds of miles away, and vacation rental integrations — and how the smart home ecosystem has genuinely reinvigorated product development at Schlage from the inside out. 👉 Subscribe to Your Tech Report for hands-on smart home coverage every week. Leave a comment below — would you trust a lock with no keypad and no physical key? Relevant Links: Schlage official website: https://www.schlage.com Allegion (parent company): https://www.allegion.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Ketchum walks Marc Aflalo through the origin story of Composer: a startup born from frustration with composting and a recognition that garbage disposals, despite being in 60% of American homes, handle only 15% of food waste. The engineering challenge wasn't grinding — every disposal does that — it was rethinking every other aspect of the experience. The centerpiece of Composer's design is a patented drain iris: a one-touch lever mechanism that opens and closes the drain opening with one hand, eliminating loose covers and reducing the risk of drops or accidental contact. The iris also deadens sound significantly — something Ketchum notes has more to do with directing noise away from the grinding chamber than with insulation panels. The second major differentiator is an enzyme system inspired by dishwasher detergent. Twice daily, Composer automatically injects enzymes into the chamber to break down food residue, prevent odors, and reduce the risk of pipe buildup — while a built-in water injection system ensures proper flushing without needing a running tap. Marc highlights the accessibility angle directly: the iris design removes the fine motor challenges of traditional twist-lock covers and reduces safety anxiety for users with children or limited hand strength. Composer is available to reserve at composer.me, with early-bird enzyme subscriptions at $4.99/month. First shipments are targeted for October (subject to production timelines — verify current status directly with the company). Relevant Links Composer (reserve yours): https://composer.me Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

J.D. Power surveyed over 5,000 Canadian digital bank users to evaluate mobile app and website experiences across four pillars: digital design and usability, system performance, security, and support. The findings show that the banks leading in satisfaction aren't winning on features — they're winning on fundamentals. Fast load times, clear account information, intuitive navigation, and reliable money movement are the real differentiators. AI-powered virtual assistants are gaining ground, but unevenly. When users see their bank's assistant as truly capable and comprehensive, satisfaction scores jump by 160 points. The catch: that sense of capability falls apart fast when tasks get complex. Reporting fraud, resolving disputes, or navigating anything high-stakes often leaves users trapped in loops or met with generic responses — the opposite of reassuring. White argues the next frontier isn't more automation. It's better handoffs — clear, prescriptive guidance that moves a customer to the right human at the right moment. According to the research, that's actually one of the top four things Canadians want AI to do for them. TD ranked highest among banking apps. CIBC led for website experience. Tangerine topped the credit card mobile app category with a score of 737, compared to American Express at 717 in second place. Relevant Links J.D. Power Canada Banking Study: https://www.jdpower.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cyber threats targeting Canadians have escalated sharply, and the numbers back it up. Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs recorded a 379% increase in worldwide ransomware activity, with over 370 Canadian organizations hit by extortion attacks in a recent reporting period. Derek Manky explains this isn't random noise — attackers are increasingly focused, targeted, and efficient, operating on a "work smarter, not harder" model powered by AI. At the core of the problem is the rise of Crime-as-a-Service (CaaS). Dark web platforms now offer turnkey AI-powered attack tools — including weaponized GPT models — for as little as $1,000 per year. These tools scrape social media profiles, craft hyper-personalized phishing emails in French or English, and can automate the entire attack cycle, including selling compromised network access through what Fortinet calls "shadow agents." The attack window has shrunk from weeks to 24–48 hours — and is expected to drop below 24 hours within the year. On the defence side, 47% of Canadian organizations cite a cybersecurity skills shortage as a top challenge, and nearly half report difficulty finding staff with AI-specific expertise. Manky argues that throwing headcount at the problem isn't the answer — organizations need AI-powered Security Operations Centers (SOCs), and the talent trained to work inside them. Fortinet has partnered with 37 Canadian academic institutions, including BCIT and Simon Fraser University, to build that pipeline. Looking ahead, Manky flags deepfake-based identity attacks, AI agent exploitation, and insider threats — including "laptop farmers" infiltrating organizations remotely — as emerging risks. On the countermeasures side, Fortinet recently launched a cybercrime bounty program in partnership with Crime Stoppers International, enabling organizations and individuals to submit tips and contribute to law enforcement action. Relevant Links Fortinet Security Blog: https://www.fortinet.com/blog Fortinet Training Institute / NSE Certification: https://training.fortinet.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2025 leaned hard into artificial intelligence, and for good reason: the company had ground to make up. Marc and Mitchell walk through their top takeaways from the keynote, starting with the most significant shift — a rebuilt Siri powered by Google's Gemini model. The revamped assistant now tracks conversations across sessions and works contextually across Apple devices, letting users start a task on a Mac and continue it on an iPhone. Visual Intelligence extends that further, allowing Siri to interpret what your camera sees and answer questions about real-world objects or on-screen content. Beyond Siri, the episode covers Apple Intelligence in Safari (smart tab organization, contextual price alerts), the Liquid Glass redesign and expanded user controls over its appearance, meaningful performance improvements for older devices, and iCloud shared albums finally opening up to Android users in full resolution. There's also a practical look at parental controls and the AI-assisted password management feature — though both hosts admit the mechanics of the latter remain unclear. The conversation expands into broader themes: our cultural attachment to mobile devices, the tension between connectivity and presence, and whether theaters and immersive experiences are finding smarter ways to manage it. The episode closes on Apple's biggest non-software announcement — Tim Cook stepping down as CEO, with hardware chief John Ternus stepping in. Mitchell reflects on what Cook built financially, and both hosts note how carefully Apple managed the optics of the transition to protect stock perception. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote took a different approach this year — less time on visual polish, more focus on proving its AI actually works. Marc and Steven break down what that means in practice, walking through the features most likely to change how people actually use their devices day to day. Steven highlights what stood out from an accessibility standpoint: the Shortcuts app is finally getting natural-language AI input, addressing a long-standing barrier for blind users who couldn't navigate its interface independently. Safari is getting a similar treatment, letting users describe browser extensions rather than build them manually. And the Passwords app will begin handling credential updates autonomously — no more ignored reminders. Beyond accessibility, the conversation covers quieter wins like independent alarm volumes, smarter Spotlight search, improved Messages context surfacing, and better Wi-Fi to cellular handoffs. Marc and Steven also weigh in on the hardware rumor mill — a confirmed touchscreen MacBook, a potential foldable iPhone, and what the new Siri UI design might telegraph about upcoming MacBook hardware. Introduction and Welcome (0:02) Marc introduces the show and welcomes Steven Scott. WWDC Highlights (0:23) Discussion on the highlights of Apple's WWDC event. AI and Shortcuts (3:05) Exploring AI capabilities in Apple's Shortcuts app. Safari Extensions and AI (5:13) New features in Safari and AI integration. Accessibility Improvements (8:25) Enhancements in accessibility features across Apple devices. Future Apple Products (12:45) Speculations on upcoming Apple products like foldable devices. Conclusion and Farewell (15:17) Closing remarks and where to find more content. 👉 Subscribe for weekly tech coverage, accessibility insights, and more from Rev TV. Drop a comment below with the iOS 27 feature you're most excited to try. Keyword List iOS 27 features, WWDC 2025 recap, Apple intelligence 2025, Apple accessibility features, Shortcuts app AI, Safari extensions natural language, iPhone accessibility, Double Tap podcast, Apple Watch updates, touchscreen MacBook, foldable iPhone rumors, Siri improvements, Apple passwords app, iOS 27 beta Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Canadian Game Awards are growing into something far bigger than a yearly celebration of games. In this conversation, Carl-Edwin Michel shares the long-term vision behind the event, why community and accessibility now sit at the center of the awards, and how Canada’s gaming industry continues to shape global culture. From indie developers and esports organizations to podcasters and accessibility advocates, this discussion highlights the people driving the future of gaming in Canada and beyond. Carl-Edwin Michel reflects on the origins of the Canadian Game Awards, tracing the journey back to his early work with the former Canadian Video Game Awards and the decision to revive the concept in 2020, just as the pandemic reshaped the industry. What began as an awards show focused on recognizing game developers has evolved into a broader celebration of the gaming ecosystem, including esports, creators, podcasters, accessibility advocates, and grassroots communities. The conversation explores Canada’s role as a major force in gaming, with titles like EA Sports FC and Assassin’s Creed developed by Canadian studios that many players around the world don’t realize originate here. Carl also discusses his long-term vision to position the Canadian Game Awards alongside major entertainment events like the Junos and Screen Awards, while still maintaining strong community roots. Accessibility and inclusion are another major focus of the episode. Carl explains why introducing accessibility categories and expert-led judging processes was important to the future of the awards. The discussion also touches on the rise of esports in Canada, partnerships with organizations like Make-A-Wish Canada and the Canadian Podcast Awards, and the importance of bringing the industry together during a challenging period for gaming. The Canadian Game Awards take place May 21st at the John Bassett Theatre and will also stream live on Twitch. Relevant Links Canadian Game Awards: https://www.canadiangameawards.ca Canadian Podcast Awards: https://canpodawards.ca Hand Eye Society: https://handeyesociety.com Make-A-Wish Canada: https://makeawish.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The video doorbell category has come a long way since Ring helped create it, and this conversation covers exactly how far. Marc and Dave dig into the current generation of Ring products, including the first-ever battery-powered doorbells with 2K and 4K resolution, and what that jump in clarity actually means in practice — think six-times zoom on 2K and ten-times on 4K, with the image detail to help identify faces, read license plates, and capture the kind of footage that actually holds up when law enforcement comes knocking. Marc shares firsthand stories of Ring footage helping catch burglars in his neighborhood and of suspects visibly skipping his house when they spotted the camera. Dave Ward doesn't just let that land as a testimonial — he connects it to the broader design philosophy at Ring: making products that feel set-and-forget, that don't require technical knowledge to install, and that work just as well for someone's 70-something mom as for a tech-forward homeowner. The episode gets into AI features that are changing the daily experience, including smart video descriptions that tell you exactly what's happening at your door before you even open the notification — a person, a brown bag, a dog — so you can decide whether to engage. There's also a practical look at the quick-release battery pack upgrade, solar options, and how Ring's software update approach means older devices keep getting better over time. Marc pushes on the subscription question directly, and Dave gives a clear answer: every Ring product works out of the box with no plan required. The Ring Protect subscription layers on features like six months of cloud storage, smart video descriptions, and familiar face recognition — all of which require real processing power behind the scenes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Bob Millar's mother began losing her ability to use phones and tablets as her cognition declined, he didn't find a solution on the market — so he helped build one. Paige is a large-format digital clock that displays photos of family members. When a loved one taps a face, it triggers a video call to that person's phone. No typing. No navigation. No confusion. Just a familiar face on a screen. Marc shares his own experience as a caregiver for his mother-in-law, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia after a broken leg led to a rapid decline. That personal backdrop makes this conversation feel less like a product pitch and more like two people trying to solve a problem that millions of families quietly face alone. Bob talks about the deliberate choice to keep Paige focused on one thing — connection — and why adding features like pill reminders or photo galleries would undermine the core mission. He draws on his enterprise software background, including five years at BlackBerry, to explain why "simple is the Swiss Army knife" when the user is someone who has been left behind by modern technology. The episode also covers Paige's enterprise integration for care facilities, how the device works on both Wi-Fi and SIM card, the current pricing model (including a $200 discount at time of recording), and the broader issue of how little guidance families receive after an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis. Bob and Todd both emphasize that tools like Paige deserve a place in government-supported care frameworks — not as a luxury, but as an essential resource. Instagram @thepaigeframe Facebook  ThePaigeFrame LinkedIN     Paige Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.