GetConnected

Road Safety, Smarter Money, and AI-Driven Car Tech

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of GetConnected, we’re digging into three big questions: How do you stay safe on the road, stretch your money abroad, and trust the...

YouTube's new deepfake detection & WhatsApp's war on spammers

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the GetConnected Podcast with Mike Agerbo, tech journalist Carmi Levy joins us to dig into the biggest stories in tech — including O...

Future of electric vehicles & what it means for drivers today

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

GetConnected Podcast with Mike Agerbo In this episode, Mike sits down with two special guests to talk about the future of electric vehicles and what ...

Robotic lawn care & Incredible AI-driven video creation

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the GetConnected Podcast, hosts Mike Agerbo and Carmi Levy dive into the future of smart technology, starting with a hands-on look...

Samsung's 115-inch mini LED TV & Sound bar technology

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we dive into the cutting-edge of home entertainment! Mike and Carmi sit down with the experts at Samsung to explore their groundbreaking...

Tesla vandalism & Can AI boost productivity?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to the GetConnected Podcast! 🎙️ Join me, Mike Agerbo, and my cohost Carmi Levy as we dive into the biggest tech stories of the week....

Rising threat of cyber fraud & How AI is used by criminals and security experts

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Get Connected Podcast, we tackle some of the biggest issues in tech and security. Mastercard’s VP of Security Solutions, Ami...

Alexa+ and AI Assistants, Apple & Privacy in the UK

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get Connected Podcast – March 4th, 2025 Hosts: Mike Agerbo & Carmi Levy In this episode of the Get Connected Podcast, Mike and Carmi dive into the...

Iphone users are selling their iPhones with TikTok already installed

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fast times in the tech world! Iphone users are selling their iPhones with TikTok installed to desperate users on eBay, Netflix is increasing their pr...

2025 Tech you should check out & TV artificial intelligence

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike’s back from CES with a review of some of the cool tech coming out in 2025. Marc Saltzman joins him to talk robots, health gear and much more. ...

Google AI looking futuristic & Amazon Alexa is helping Canadians play their favourite Taylor Swift songs!

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Carmi Levy go from AI to Taylor Swift this week!  Google is releasing a new AI engine that will make the AI we use now look like tools from...

Amazon has announced their own AI & Have you ever wanted to be a hologram?

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike is in Vegas for the big AWS Re:Invent Conference, where he’s learning all about the latest in cloud and AI advances. Big news, Amaz...

Black Friday deals & Social media ban in Australia

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s all about Black Friday deals! We have Intel’s Sam Saif to tell us about the hot deals in Intel AI PC’s, and what to look for in ...

US government breakup of Google & Will BlueSky beat out X?

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo is joined by Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst and Graye Williams this week. Carmi and Mike look into the US government breakup of Google. Will t...

Winter tire tech with Michelin & Has Netflix's ad-supported subscriptions worked?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is joined by tech experts Carmi Levy and Graye Williams this week to talk tech! We're talking winter tire tech this week with Michelin, and lear...

Tesla's free month of Supervised Full Self Driving

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So much tech, so little time! Mike is joined by Graye Williams, tech expert this week. Tesla has offered all its drivers in North America a free mon...

Is the iPhone 16 worth the upgrade?

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carmi Levy joins Mike to talk about the latest tech stories this week. After a couple weeks of use, they give their opinions on the new iPhone 16. I...

EU going after Meta for unfair Marketplace practices

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The European Union is going after Meta again for unfair Facebook Marketplace practices. Is it serious? It could cost 10% of their annual worldwide re...

Intel and ASUS announce the future of AI in Berlin

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike ventures to Berlin Germany to attend IFA, one of the biggest tech trade show in the world. Intel is launching their new Intel Core Ultra Series ...

Popular back to school gear!

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is joined by Marc Saltzman, one of Canada’s leading tech journalists to talk about back to school gear. One of the busiest times for tech, Mar...

Robots to mow your lawn

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike dives into the world of robot lawn mowers, with one of the leading robotic mower companies, Husqvarna. Did you know that they’ve been making r...

AI at VivaTech Paris

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike visits the largest show dedicated to the world of AI – VivaTech Paris. 150,000 visitors from around the world come to learn about the latest i...

Who cares if influencers are not real?

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Mike Agerbo talks to Carmi Levy about the growing trend of AI influencers, and how some generations don’t really care that they are not human. ...

Grill Tech

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike talks with Michael Clive, Weber Grill Master about new griddle tech. New flattop griddles that don’t rust? What magic tech is in play here? We...

US Goes After Chinese Drones

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the US/China tech war escalates, there’s now talk of the US government banning DJI drones, made by China. As the leading drone manufacturer in th...

The US and China Tech War

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The United States and China are at it again!  China has asked Apple to pull 4 messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Telegram from the Chinese App s...

Playing video games while driving turns deadly

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla settle a lawsuit from a family of a man who died while playing video games with the self driving feature turned on. What does it mean for the f...

Will Android users finally get blue bubbles?

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Carmi Levy cover this weeks top tech stories! Google Incognito private browsing not so private? Google forced to delete billions of data re...

I got scammed on Facebook Marketplace. Stop it from happening to you!

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike details his story of getting scammed on Facebook Marketplace this past week. How did it happen, and what are some of the telltale signs you need...

Making Tires Sustainable

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US Department of Justice is going after Apple for anti-competitive practices. Mike and Carmi make comparisons with the DOJ’s attempt to breakup...

Making tires smaller to save the planet

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike talks to Alexis Garcin, CEO of Michelin North America, about innovation in tire technology. He also dives into the proposed TikTok ban in the ...

Streaming channel bundles… is this the new cable TV?

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike talks with Dwayne Benefield from TELUS on how they are bundling popular streaming services to save customers money. Just like cable TV of old! H...

AI just increased the price of your chicken nuggets

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike dives into the future of fast food. Wendys’ touted their new digital menu boards that could incorporate surge pricing, like Uber raises price...

Who’s watching your security cam footage?

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the latest glitch with Wyze security cams, giving users access to other people’s video feeds, how do you protect your cloud footage from prying...

When the Gig economy doesn’t deliver on its promise

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all use ride-share and delivery apps, but what is the cost? They lose billions of dollars for their shareholders, and some exploit their workers. ...

Why is Intel making semiconductors in Costa Rica?

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is in Costa Rica, visiting Intel’s design and manufacturing facility. Why are they there? What are they making? It’s a fascinating story! ...

Will Apple take over the world, again?

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is talking with Brian Jackson from the Infotech Research Group about the new Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset. Will Apple be successful wi...

AI takes over Smartphones

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung has announced their new Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphones, packed with some useful AI tools. Have we gotten past the minor iterations of speed a...

CES is Back!

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is down at the Consumer Electronics Show, known as CES in Las Vegas. 130,000 nerds converging on Sin City to learn about all the latest tech inn...

Laptops go AI

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike talks with the folks at Intel about the new Intel Core Ultra processors, and the new Neural processing unit on each one. Will this be...

Tech year in review

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our tech year in review. We revisit the biggest stories of the year. Of course AI has dominated, with Open AI and ChatGPT, as well as the beh...

F1, the cloud and Ai making cars go faster

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike explores the world of Formula 1 racing and how they are using data, the cloud and AI to continually improve. Mike also tries to understand quant...

Tesla recalls 2 million cars

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla is forced to recall over 2 million of its cars because of over inflated self-driving claims and the accidents that they have caused. AI is reig...

Tire tech to stop the sliding

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike talks to the folks at Michelin to learn how winter tire technology works, and why its important to have the right tire. He’ll also learn about ...

AI can help

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike is in Las Vegas checking out the Amazon Re:invent conference to learn the latest in AI, the cloud and quantum computing. Sound nerdy? ...

Protect yourself and your home, the smart way

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike explores different security solutions. From protecting your home, to yourself digitally, he’s got it covered! He’ll also be talking with Ca...

Tele-health for all

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike talks with the TELUS Health My Pet folks and learns how tele-health is not just for humans. We also learn some important tips on how not to get ...

Can electric trucks go the distance

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dodge announces a new electric truck that may just solve range anxiety, and we talk about EV tire tech with Michelin. Plus, with the world concerned a...

Canada bans another Chinese App

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Canadian government is banning WeChat from government devices. What are the implications from a tech and political perspective? We also dive int...

Is it live, or is it AI?

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That new Taylor Swift song next year may sound great, but did she actually sing it? Record companies are looking to do deals with YouTube to license ...

Saving the trees, digitally

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike talks with Squiirel, a digital tree seed marketplace, and how their mission will help Canada’s forests! Still collecting DVD’s and Blu-Rays?...

Cadillac’s next level EV

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike dives into automotive tech this week. Starting with a way to make a little extra money with car! If your like most people, your car probably sit...

AI, Are you Listening

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike explores the ultimate in surveillance – jewellry that records your entire day. A valuable tool, or major invasion of privacy? He also looks a...

Just Walk Out

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 AI is front and centre again. Tired of self checkout? How about no checkout. Amazon has brought the technology to Canada! A new store in Calgary...

Are we paying too much for internet in Canada

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 This week we talk to the folks at Babble internet and their challenges as small internet service provider in Canada reliant on the big telcom player...

Apple Harvest

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has announced new iphones, watches and airpods. New features, a new connector… are they worth the upgrade? Tune in to find out!   Can't get ...

Up your digitals skill!

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 It’s clear that AI and cloud computing jobs are increasing. Amazon web Services is on the show to talk about the free course you need to get star...

There’s gold in the attic

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you kept your collection of old VHS tapes, or Super Nintendo cartridges? They might just be worth a small fortune. Mike talks to Heritage Aucti...

To the moon and beyond

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Both Russia and India tried to land lunar modules on the moon this week. One was successful, the other, not so much.  Mike also looks into a story a...

Cows and cameras

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hate radar speed cameras? It’s going to get worse! Police are now testing AI enabled cameras to catch people not wearing their seatbelts and using...

Saving money tips for back to school gear tech

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike gives the listeners some tips on how to save money when looking at buying tech for back to school. He’ll also look into the success… or fail...

Long live paper, and ink!

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike talks to the folks at Epson about their Ecotank line of inkjet printers, and how running to the office supply store Sunday night at 8 o’clock t...

Will AI help save the world?

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo is in NYC at the Amazon Web Services conference. He explores how generative AI is solving health issues that can help overcom...

When your digital key doesn’t work anymore

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo looks at the growing problems of intertwining hardware devices with apps and cloud services. What happens when the hardware...

Fake reviews be gone!

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo looks in to the world of fake reviews on shopping sites and how big of a problem it is. He also covers a disturbing storey ou...

The Robots Are Coming!

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo takes a deep dive into robotics and AI. He talks with Phillip Smith from Sanctuary AI, a leading Canadian robotics company th...

USB and me – What to look for in USB cables and charger

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and Graye Williams break down USB cables and chargers . They’re not all alike and its important to get the right kind for y...

Your security camera and the police

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo looks at CrimeStoppers suggestion that Vancouver residents register their security cameras with the police, to help reduce cri...

CharGPT Paid or Free

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike looks at the differences between the paid and free version of ChatGPT, so you can decide which is best for you. Mar Salztman joins u...

Amazon Pops In

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo talks with Celine Lee from Amazon about new smart speakers for the home and car. He also dives into the details of the new Ap...

Will AI kill us all?

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo takes a look at the dangers of AI. Could it lead to human extinction? Elon Musk’s brain chip company now has FDA approval t...

Tech Hacks and StarWars StarCruiser Crashes

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and Graye Williams look to make the most of your car stereo! Got an old car, they’ll tell you how to bring stereo into the f...

Cooking Tech

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo is joined by Graye Williams. They explore the cooking tech! Why are governments so against gas stoves, and what are the bett...

AI’s growing pains

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo looks at the challenges AI is presenting to companies like Spotify, and the growing energy it consumes on a daily basis. And ...

Our brains, controlling, or being controlled by technology

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks show we explore how scientists are using our unique brain waves to unlock smartphones. We also look at how social media might be scramb...

Netflix is still mailing DVD’s?

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who knew that Netflix still had their mail order DVD rental business going? We’ll talk about the good old days of movies and TV show delivers throu...

Bing is having a moment

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI is changing everything, including how we use search. With Samsung rumoured to be looking at switching from Google To Bing as their default search ...

Anything you can do, I can do better - AI taking over human jobs

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT has swept the Ai world with it’s incredible power, but at what cost? We explore what jobs it will take over, and how long it will take. We...

Alexa in Hotels

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo speaks with Amazon Alexa Country Manager Celine Lee about their program to get Amazon Echo devices into hotel rooms and how it...

Live forever digitally

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and Graye Williams explore the future of our consciousness. AI and Metaverse tools have advanced rapidly, to the point where ...

Are game developers responsible for their addictive video games

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and guest host Carmi Levy discuss the upcoming class action lawsuit against Epic Games, put forward by a BC mother. We also e...

AI leaps forward

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT 4 is announced and Microsoft integrates AI with Office 365 Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the...

AI to the rescue

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI is taking the world by storm! We’ll be talking with Carmi Levy, tech expert about how AI models are being used to detect medical conditions, mon...

TikTok Banned in Canada and the Downside of Subscriptions

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Canadian Government bans TikTok from government devices and VW shows us the negligent side of subscriptions for cars. Plus, the challenge of reduc...

Digisexuals and Google in the Supreme Court

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The United States Supreme Court is hearing arguments on changing the fundamental free speech protections currently protecting tech companies from liab...

Can we charge all the EV’s coming?

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

World governments are mandating that all new cars in the next 10 to 15 years need to be electric, but do we have enough charging station infrastructur...

Google shows its hand with their AI tool, Bard. Is it too little too late to compete against ChatGPT?

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s AI time again. Google announces it’s ChatGPT competitor, Bard. And in its first demo, it sh*ts the bed, wiping $100 million off of Google’...

Food Composting, Tech Layoffs & What is Netflix Thinking?

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with a company in Ottawa about a new food compostor, the Food Cycler, that can help deal with those smel...

Sports VR, ChatGPT is passing business & medical exams and our new contest

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with the folks over at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to hear about some new virtual reality tech for ...

Publishing A.I. Generated Stories, Latest Gear from Apple & Taiwan Tech

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk about how CNET has been caught publishing a large number of stories recently that were generated by a...

More from CES (Car tech!) and the latest A.I. updates about ChatGPT

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss more of the tech they saw last week in Las Vegas at CES including a lot of the vehicle tech and th...

All Things CES

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are in Las Vegas for the annual CES tech event. Formally known as the Consumer Electronics Show, we’ll d...

Tech Year in Review, Tech that died & Droids!

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler share their favourite tech from the past year and have an in memoriam for the tech that was killed off in ...

Digital Camera Run Down & very last minute holiday tech gifts

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with our longtime friend of the show, Peter Vogel about his annual list of digital cameras available ...

ChatGPT, Zapbox and Amazon Snowballs

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest details about ChatGPT, the a.i. language tool that is sweeping the internet. We also ta...

Brainbox A.I., Giant e-Bikes and ChatGPT

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are talking with the folks at Brainbox AI who use technology to consolidate all the systems in buildings (...

Las Vegas and the Amazon re:Invent Conference

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are in Las Vegas to attend the Amazon AWS re:Invent conference. The event brings together people and partn...

Artificial Intelligence and Careers in the Film & Television Industry

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with Seth Rutledge, a concept artist and Illustrator in the Film and Television industry, about the r...

Wifi 7 is here! Should you upgrade? Home Health monitoring for the Elderly

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest developments in wifi technology, and the new standard you’ll start to see soon, Wifi ...

Tweetstorm, Hearing Aid tech & the latest robot vacuum and mop

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler try to keep up with all the news that happened this past week over at Twitter and Elon Musk’s purchase o...