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Immersive VR, Power outages and swappable EV batteries
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss their ongoing adventures in virtual reality, this time taking a virtual desktop and collaboration ...
Artificial Intelligence and Careers in the Film & Television Industry
29 Oct 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...
Misadventures with AirTags, 13th Generation Intel Processors & an EV Update
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler chat with team member Robin about a recent experience he had with an airtag found in his car sharing vehic...
Meta Connect VR and all the latest hardware & software from Microsoft
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss all the latest announcements that Meta (formerly Facebook) unveiled at the big VR event, Connect, ...
The Pixel 7 has arrived! Tim Cook & the Metaverse and Tesla’s Optimus Humanoid Robot
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler share the details from Google’s big Pixel 7 event which includes new smartphones, a long anticipated Pixel ...
What’s New from Amazon, SuperCruise in vehicles & 3D Printing in Canada
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss all the new products and services that Amazon announced this week. Mike takes a Cadillac for a spi...
Motion Sensing Wifi Smart Bulbs, AI Art vs Stock Image Websites & EV Fleets
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk about a new development with smart bulbs coming from Wiz that uses your existing wifi as a motion sen...
Apple’s SOS Emergency system via Satellites, reasons to upgrade to iOS 16 & A better way to sell your car
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the immense efforts Apple has been making to enable you to use satellites in the event you don’t...
James Dyson Award winners announced and highlights from Apple’s Far Out Event
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with the Canadian winners of the James Dyson Award for engineers and learn about a number of innovations...
The Steam Deck is here and more available than ever, Sustainable IT practices & No More Cell Dead Zones?
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the Steam Deck from Valve, the hot new portable game console/powerful gaming PC - John got his aft...
New Netflix Ad Supported options, Portable Photo Printers & Janet Jackson crashing hard drives
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the rumoured new ad-supported tier from Netflix and what that will and won’t include for a lower...
Meetings in VR, Doorbell Camera Clip Show coming & Samsung’s Latest Folding Screen Phones
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss their ongoing adventures in virtual reality, with the latest being a new way to hold meetings that...
Amazon buys iRobot, MakerLabs & Google sues Sonos
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with Brian Jackson from the InfoTech Research Group about Amazon’s purchase this week of iRobot, the m...
Back To School Gear
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are joined by tech journalist Marc Saltzman, who reviews his favourite picks for back to school tech gear ...
Virtual Reality costing more, China’s Closed Loop Strategy & an upgradable Laptop
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler share their experiences with Virtual Reality and discuss Meta’s plan to raise the cost of their Quest 2 ...
The Future of Connected Transportation and Super Computers
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with Steve Meagher from Deloitte about their recent report about the future of transportation and how...
Tunnel Trips, the largest data hack ever & some nostalgia computing
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest news in Las Vegas with Elon Musk’s Boring Company and their tunnels under the city as it ...
A New Drone, When robots go awry and Is the chip shortage over?
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest quadcopter from DJI, the Mavic Mini 3 Pro, Mike has a some stories to share about his ...
The 15th anniversary of the iPhone, Amazon’s household robot, Astro & the latest on the Rogers/Shaw Merger
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the 15th anniversary of the iPhone’s iconic release, we chat with the man behind Amazon’s late...
Machine Learning, Automation, Robots and Space…oh my!
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler travel to Las Vegas for the Amazon re:MARS event which brings together people interested in in the Machine...
The Plot Thickens with the Rogers/Shaw Merger and the sale of Freedom Mobile
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with Anthony Lacavera, CEO & founder of Globallive who created Freedom Mobile. Now with the Rogers/Sh...
Will Netflix Acquire Roku? Apple forced to drop the Lightning Connector in favor of USBC & A WWDC Roundup
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest tech news and the rumour that Netflix may be looking to acquire Roku. Apple may be forced...
CEO accountability, Apple rumours, & Steam Deck gaming console
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss what could happen to CEOS when things go wrong within their company. Apple rumours are starting to...
Starlink for your RV, Urban Planning with AI & a modern update to the Viewmaster
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss Starlink’s new portable mode specifically designed for RV owners that lets you have satellite i...
Electromagnetic Radiation, Google Matter and Subscription Price Increases
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest tech news along with some devices that are being sold to eliminate Electromagnetic Hyp...
Tracking Canadians via smartphones, Apple discontinues the iPod and a Passwordless Future?
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss how the government (through a third party agency) tracked and monitored the movement of Canadians ...
Retro Computer Stores, Mastercard & USB Voltmeters
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest tech news and have a chat with Greg Baker from Vancouver’s PC Galore, one of the olde...
Death of a Smart Home Company, Sale of Twitter & Actors trying to protect themselves from AI
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, along with the week in tech news, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss what happens when a smart home company shuts down and what that mean...
Netflix stock plummets as subscribers decline, Clearview finds a purpose in Ukraine, a tweet fails to resell as an NFT & the Playdate console is here
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Adventures in Virtual Reality, Smart bulbs vs switches and how your music choices affect your EV's range
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Our Lady Peace’s new tour features holograms & NFTs and Is Streaming just becoming cable TV again?
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Software & a chat with the 3D Printing Nerd, Joel Telling
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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The EV Super Highway, upgrading a Vectrex & latest wifi tech
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Latest Car Tech, iPad Air (2022) Review & the Chip Shortage
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobi...
Apple's Big Announcements (Mac Studio, iPad Air & More) plus the Social War
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Online Scams to look out for & Tech responds to the war in Ukraine
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobi...
Future in Review Conference, Lomi (composting gadget) & Spotify's Car Thing
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Crypto & the Super Bowl, SSD price increase & online streaming regulation
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Repairing Chromebook's, Smart Kiosks and the latest in Car Tech
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Securing your smart devices with Pozio, Circuit Mess & TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobi...
Microsoft Set to Acquire Blizzard for $68 Billion--Why It Matters
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Expected to close in 2023, Microsoft has struck a deal to acquire video game studio Activision Blizzard for a whopping $68 billion. This week, we welc...
How A Canadian Virtual Pharmacy Plans to Improve the Patient Experience
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has accelerated digital health in many ways over the past two years. Now, TELUS Health is bringing a virtual pharmacy--the first of its k...
Are Digital Cameras Still Worth Buying? A Look at Today's Digital Camera Market
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, our friend Peter Vogel conducts a survey of the digital camera market. This week, we chat with him to find out whether digital cameras are...
CES 2022: A Look at the Best Technology from the Biggest Consumer Technology Show
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to you from CES in Las Vegas, we discuss the hottest consumer technology of 2022. From a colour-changing car to the best televisions of the yea...
A Year in Review: Our Best Interview of 2021
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of the new year, the GetConnected team shares one of our favourite interviews of 2021. Tune in as we speak to digital librarian, entrep...
Looking Ahead at CES 2022: Our Take on the Biggest Tech Show of the Year
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With CES 2022 just around he corner, GetConnected contributor Stephen Fun joins Mike and John as they make some predictions about this year's show. We...
How Open Banking Technology Is Changing the Way You Manage Your Money
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Right behind gifts, our finances tend to be top of mind around the holidays. This week, we discuss a technology that's changing the way you manage you...
Looking Ahead at CES 2022: Space Tech & the Intelligence of Things
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After its first virtual-only event in 2021, the largest consumer technology show, CES, is coming back with an in-person event in 2022. Steve Koenig fr...
Holiday Gift Guide 2021: The Best Smart Speakers
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the second pandemic holiday season just around the corner, you might be finding it difficult to get inspired with gifts ideas for loved ones. As ...
Rivian Electric Vehicles Went Public at $100 Billion, Is It Justifiable?
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Electric vehicle start-up Rivian has gone public at $100 billion, but is this valuation justifiable? Tech expert Ted Kritsonis joins us to explore wha...
Black Friday Tech Deals You Won't Want to Miss This Year
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Black Friday just around the corner, we're here to help you find the best deals on tech gadgets. Find out what hosts Mike and John are shopping f...
Upgrade To Windows 11 Even If Your Device Isn't Supported
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a way to breathe new life into an older Windows device? This week, we share how you can upgrade it to Windows 11 even if your device isn't...
Why Power Companies Are Cracking Down on Crypto Mining
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto or Bitcoin mining is becoming increasingly energy-hungry, driving crypto miners to steal electricity. As Hydro-Quebec cracks down on electricit...
Why Has Music Quality Declined Over The Years? We Discuss Live from Budapest
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, GetConnected is LIVE from Budapest. As we travel Europe to learn about new technology, we're joined by fellow tech expert Ted Kritsonis to ...
Apple Unleashed: The Most Important Announcements from this Week's Apple Event
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This past week, Apple hosted its "Unleashed" event, likely the last for 2021. In this episode, we recap the biggest announcements from the event, incl...
Why You Should Care About Google's Two-Factor Authentication Auto-Enrollment
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Google has announced that it will automatically enrol 150 million users in two-factor authentication by the end of 2021, but many users still don't un...
Facebook Whistleblower Shows Evidence that the Social Media Giant is a Bad Actor
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Appearing before a senate hearing this past week, former Facebook data scientist, Frances Haugen, presents evidence that the social network's algorith...
Amazon's Fall Device Launch Event Was Overwhelming -- Here's What You Need to Know
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amazon had its fall device event, launching an overwhelming number of new tech devices. Join us as we discuss the technology with Toronto t...
Twitter Launches New Features To Help You Monetize Your Tweets
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many social media platforms are developing ways to help content creators make some money and recently, Twitter joined their ranks. Cam Gordon, Head of...
How OpenTable Is Helping Restaurants Verify Vaccination Status
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As digital vaccine passports become a reality in several provinces across Canada, OpenTable is making it easier for restaurants to verify vaccination ...
Three Impressive Innovations from the James Dyson Awards
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, the James Dyson awards promote and encourage innovation in design, recognizing young designers and inventors for their problem-solving ide...
Why General Motors Is Recalling Every Chevy Bolt Electric Vehicle
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past year, there have been some troubling incidents with Chevy Bolt electric cars. Now, General Motors has recalled every Chevy Bolt vehicle....
Sonos Claims Early Victory in Patent-Suit Claim Against Google Smart Speakers
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the US International Trade Commission ruled that Google infringed on five smart speaker patents belonging to audio pioneer, Sonos. We discu...
The Must-Have Back-to-School Tech Gadgets for a Post-Pandemic World
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With back-to-school right around the corner, we talk about the technology essentials students at all levels will need to navigate a post-pandemic worl...
Gain More Control Over Your Facebook Newsfeed With An Important Settings Change
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how Facebook selects the ads it displays in your newsfeed? Sometimes those ads can feel invasive or simply irrelevant. This week, we look ...
How The New Anthony Bourdain Documentary Used AI To Deepfake His Voice
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the new Anthony Bourdain documentary hit screens, we learned that artificial intelligence was used to recreate the late celebrity chef's voice. We ...
How Traditional Automakers are Shifting their Focus to Electric Vehicles
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla has been the one to watch when it comes to electric vehicles, but traditional automakers are working to catch up. Tech expert and EV enthusiast ...
Could Digital Vaccine Passports Really Work? The Ethical Questions We Need To Ask
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As countries continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination rates rise, questions are emerging about whether digital vaccine passports...
On Space Tourism: Are We Getting Closer and Will it Become Affordable?
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since the first recreational traveler landed on the International Space Station (ISS) in 2001, space tourism has been a hot topic. But are we really g...
Social Media Privacy Traps: Are You Oversharing on Social Networks?
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much sensitive information are you giving away unknowingly on social media? You might be surprised to find out that those quizzes, polls, and even...
E3 2021 Recap: Are Streaming Sticks The Future of Gaming?
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The year's biggest gaming event, E3, went all digital this year, but that didn't dampen the excitement it created in the gaming community. Veteran gam...
Apple WWDC 2021: Apple Goes All In On Privacy & Updates MacOS
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This past week, Apple held its annual World Developer's Conference announcing updates to its popular operating systems and software. We recap the most...
All The Big News We Expect from Apple's WWDC 2021
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This year, Apple is hosting its big Worldwide Developer's Conference, or WWDC, online only. The first of its kind, the event will feature the latest p...
How Cybersecurity has Changed for Organizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the sudden move to working from home, many organizations found themselves unprepared from a cybersecurity standpoint. Michael Howard,Global Secur...
How the Internet Archive Creates a Digital Record of Every Piece of Content Online
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1996, the Internet Archive began to create a record of the Internet itself, archiving and preserving all the content published online. Since then, ...
Facebook Wants To Help You Connect With Your Neighbours
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the face of a global pandemic, we've had the unique opportunity to explore and develop a deeper familiarity with our local surroundings. Now, Faceb...
Your Last Minute Mother's Day Tech Gift Guide
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's not too late to find the perfect gift for Mom! Mike and John share their last minute tech gift ideas. Later in the show, they talk to one wom...
How Vancouver's Monstercat is Revolutionizing Record Labels and Improving the Artist Experience
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monstercat, a disruptive Vancouver record label, has given Electronic music artist's the tools to live sustainably since 2011. Monstercat CEO, Mike Da...
Learn About Solar Power Technology in Honour of Earth Day
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Renewable energy and finding ways to harness it is more important than ever as we find ourselves falling deeper into a climate crisis. In honour of Ea...
The Fascinating Ways Art is Evolving as a Result of Technology
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Like most things, art is evolving thanks to technology. Mike and John explore this evolution with Douglas Coupland, an accomplished Canadian author an...
How the Trump Campaign Used Dark Patterns to Trick Supporters Into Donating More than Intended
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are dark patterns online and how did the Trump campaign use them to trick supporters into donating millions more than they intended? Mike and Joh...
What Is Twitch and How Are Streamers Making Money on the Popular Network
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heard of Twitch but still not sure what it is? And how are streamers making money on this platform? Mike and John speak with popular Twitch Streamer, ...
How Artists Can Mint Their Own NFTs and Take Advantage of the Digital Art Boom
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Technology continues to create new opportunities across industries and the art world is no exception. With NFTs fuelling a crypto art boom, it's the p...
WTF Are NFTs? We Explain Non-Fungible Tokens And Why They're Suddenly So Popular
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NFTs are continuing to take the Internet by storm. We explain what they are, how they work, and how you can invest in them. We a discuss the environme...
How One Canadian Company Plans to Help With the Global Computer Chip Shortage
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world is facing a computer chip shortage, dubbed Chipaggedon, that threatens the production of many popular consumer technology products. Melissa ...
Build Your Own Custom Gaming PC for the Best Gaming Experience
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a new lockdown DIY project? The GetConnected team recently built a high-end custom gaming PC right in our studio. This week, our resident ...
What One Canadian User Has to Say About Starlink's New Satellite Internet
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The satellite technology behind Elon Musks Starlink internet service is cool, and it's bringing high-speed internet to users in remote areas in Canada...
How Technology Will Support a Hybrid Work Model Beyond the Pandemic
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we look to the light at the end of the tunnel of the pandemic, we'll continue to see new challenges and opportunities for both employees and employ...
Get Your Best Work Out At Home With Revolutionary New Fitness Tech
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As pandemic restrictions stretch on, many of us are working to build new workout routines. Aaron Fader, CEO of TUT Fitness joins Mike and John this we...
How technology is helping us to adapt to the pandemic
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have found ways to cope with restrictions and social isolation with the help of technology. In th...
Facebook Antitrust Lawsuit: Why Monopolies Might Be Good for Innovation
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Facebook faces more legal trouble from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), we explore the effects of monopolies on innovation. Joining Mike and Joh...
How You Can Get Free Over-the-Air TV Using an HD Antenna
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike and John recap their CES experience. They discuss what worked and what didn't at the first-ever virtual Consumer Electronics Show. ...
The Coolest Tech from CES 2021: Robots, Rolling TV Screens, & More
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're unpacking our experience at CES 2021, the first-ever virtual Consumer Electronics Show. Although we're not attending the show in pers...
CES 2021 is Coming! Get A Special Look At the First-Ever Virtual Event
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The annual Consumer Electronics Show starts on Monday but this year, it's going virtual! As one of the biggest technology trade shows in the world, CE...
How a Supercomputer is Supporting NASA's Return to the Moon by 2024
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By 2024, NASA will launch the Artemis mission to explore more of the surface of the moon than ever before. On this week's show, we speak with NASA roc...
The Top Technology Trends To Watch in 2021
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Technology moves fast and new trends emerge every year. As we move into 2021, Duncan Stewart from Deloitte joins us to chat about the company's 12th a...
How Technology Can Help You Understand Your Family Tree
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's our last episode before Christmas and we have some last minute holiday gift ideas. Pet lovers, we'll look at the best technology gifts for your b...
Find the Perfect Holiday Gifts with Our Tech Gift Guides
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for the holidays, members of the GetConnected team have curated tech gift guides for everyone on your list. Find the perfect technology g...
Satisfy Your Retro Gaming Nostalgia With This Classic Console
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're all feeling a little nostalgic for happier times and there's no better way, in our opinion, to beat the pandemic blues than to enjoy a bit of cl...
The Hottest Cyber Monday Tech Deals
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year and we've got your guide to the hottest tech deals. Marc Saltzman joins us to discuss what you s...