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Apple macOS Big Sur Review

21 Nov 2020

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Wondering if you should update your Apple Mac computer to Big Sur? You're not alone! The hosts, joined by Graham Williams, discuss the new operating s...

One More Thing From Apple

14 Nov 2020

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One more thing from Apple for 2020. This week, the technology giant announced a new lineup of computers, the first with its own chip. The hosts discus...

Cadillac Fairview Collects 5 Million Shoppers' Images

07 Nov 2020

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A recent investigation revealed that that Canadian mall operator, Cadillac Fairview, captured the images of 5 million shoppers without their consent u...

The First AI-Powered Satellite in Orbit

31 Oct 2020

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On September 2nd, the European Space Agency put the first satellite powered by an artificial intelligence, or AI, chip into orbit. Launching from Fren...

Make Staying Home Enjoyable with Tech

24 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This winter promises to keep many of us at home more than usual and we want to make the experience more enjoyable with the help of technology. We talk...

Are You Cyber Resilient?

17 Oct 2020

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Are you cyber mature and resilient? To mark Cybersecurity month, Mike and John speak with a fraud prevention expert from Interac, Rachel Jolicoeur, wh...

Big Data and Food Stability

10 Oct 2020

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HPE, joins us this week to discuss how big data and technology play a role in agriculture and food stability. With food su...

Blur Your House on Google Maps Street View

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As technology permeates every area of our lives, many of us are struggling to get our privacy back. On this week's show, we tell you how to get some o...

Amazon Makes Big Product Announcements

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We spend some time discussing Amazon's big tech announcements from this week. Find out how about the new Amazon cloud gaming service, Luna, and the ne...

Google's Legal Troubles in Canada Over Privacy

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a coordinated national effort, lawyers have filed a proposed class action suit in BC, Ontario, and Montreal alleging that Google collects and profi...

The New Tailored Drive Through Experience

12 Sep 2020

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Wouldn't it be great if you could see a personalized menu, tailored to your preferences, as you enter the drive-through? Find out how Mastercard is in...

Let A Robot Take Over Mowing Your Lawn

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dread mowing the lawn? Well, you're not alone and that's why Husqvarna has developed robotic lawn mowers. We speak with Husqvarna about the tec...

Kids Learning to Code and Back to School Tech

29 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As kids head back to school this year many things will be different, including the way they learn digital literacy. We speak to Canada Learning Code a...

How Buying an Electric Vehicle Leads to Unbelievable Savings

22 Aug 2020

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On this week's show, we talk all about electric vehicles. Find out how you can save with an electric vehicle--and we're not just talking about the sav...

Your Back to School Gear Guide 2020

15 Aug 2020

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Going back to school will look a little different this year, so the GetConnected team has a special gear guide for you. John and Mike cover essential ...

Save On a Mobile Phone Plan with Home Internet

08 Aug 2020

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On this week's episode, we learn how your Shaw home internet and cable service can help you save on your mobile plan. Our friend and fellow tech nerd ...

The New Generation of House Cleaning Robots

01 Aug 2020

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Mike and John talk to iRobot about the latest line of Roomba vacuum cleaning and mopping robots. We also speak to a Canadian company that's helping or...

Canada's Contact Tracing Technology

25 Jul 2020

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With Canada's new contact tracing app available for beta testing, we discuss the privacy implications with Ann Cavoukian, past three-term Information ...

Are Refurbished Technology Items Worth It?

18 Jul 2020

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Retailers and manufacturers offer a range of refurbished technology gadgets but are these items worthwhile? The hosts talk about what you should know ...

Advertisers Boycott Facebook

11 Jul 2020

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Why are advertisers boycotting Facebook? And will it make a difference? Our hosts discuss the boycott and what we can expect for the technology giant ...

Following Up on Apple WWDC Beta

04 Jul 2020

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A week after Apple's WWDC, the hosts continue the discussion about Big Sur and the best features of iOS 14. We also speak to Chris Pereira from Huawei...

Elon Musk Calls for the Breakup of Amazon on Twitter

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why did Elon Musk call for the breakup of Amazon recently? Find out how the online shopping giant is ruffling feathers with authors. We speak with a K...

TELUS sues Shaw over misleading Fibre+ Internet ads

20 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, TELUS filed suit against Shaw over ‘misleading’ ads about its Fibre+ internet service. Today, Peter Vogel, tech expert and columnist, j...

Sonos Arc: Why It's Worth the Price

13 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Replacing both the Sonos Playbar and Playbase and supporting Dolby Atmos surround sound, the Sonos Arc is the hottest new sound bar for your televisio...

What We Can Learn About Biosecurity from Pig Farmers

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Several years ago, a Coronavirus swept through the U.S. and killed 1 million of the population it infected: pigs. We speak with Brian Jackson, CIO at ...

Is Amazon Interested in Acquiring Movie Theater Chain AMC?

30 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jeff Bezos poised to take over the largest movie theater chain in world? We discuss the strategic implications of an acquisition with Forbes Senior...

Canada's Infodemic: COVID-19 Misinformation Spreads

23 May 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to another epidemic: misinformation. Mike Agerbo and John Biehler speak with Philip Mai and Anatoliy Gruzd from R...

Artificial Intelligence and the Fight Against COVID-19

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the help of AI, Canadian researchers are working on a number of projects that could help in the fight against the novel coronavirus. We speak wit...

The Rise of Food Delivery Services and Virtual Health Care

09 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Forced to stay home due to the pandemic, Canadians are adjusting to a virtual way of life. We speak with Alex Fraser, VP of Western Operations at a Va...

A Unique DIY Lockdown Tech Project

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a unique DIY project to focus on during the COVID-19 pandemic? We talk with fellow tech nerd and digital nomad, Duane Storey, about buildi...

Elon Musk's Starlink to Bring Internet to Remote Areas

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Using low-Earth orbit satellites, Starlink plans to bring Internet services to the masses, and especially remote areas. We speak with tech expert and ...

A Primer on New Technology and the Internet of Things

18 Apr 2020

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Want to feel more comfortable with digital technology and the internet of things? Author of You and the Internet of Things, Vicki McLeod joins us with...

Vancouver 3D Printer Company Shifts to Producing Medical Supplies

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As COVID-19 spreads throughout Canada, health care facilities are experiencing significant shortages in personal protective equipment, or PPE. We spea...

Organizing Your Photo Library

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With many of us spending more time at home, it's a great time to do a bit of digital housekeeping. Hosts Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery, and John Biehler dis...

Get Connected - March 28 Full Show

28 Mar 2020

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Get Connected - March 28, 2020

Get Connected - March 21 Full Show

21 Mar 2020

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Get Connected - March 21, 2020

Get Connected - March 7 Full Show

07 Mar 2020

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Get Connected - March 7, 2020

Get Connected - February 29 Full Show

29 Feb 2020

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Get Connected - February 29, 2020

Get Connected - February 22 Full Show

22 Feb 2020

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Get Connected - February 22, 2020

Get Connected - February 15 Full Show

15 Feb 2020

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Get Connected - February 15, 2020

Get Connected February 8 Full Show

08 Feb 2020

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Get Connected - February 8, 2020

Get Connected - February 1 Full Show

01 Feb 2020

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Get Connected - January 25 Full Show

25 Jan 2020

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Get Connected - January 25, 2020

Get Connected - January 18 Full Show

18 Jan 2020

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Get Connected - January 18, 2020

Get Connected - January 11 Full Show

11 Jan 2020

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Get Connected - January 11, 2020

Get Connected - January 4, 2020

04 Jan 2020

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Get Connected - January 4, 2020

Get Connected - December 28 Full Show

28 Dec 2019

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Get Connected - December 28, 2019

Get Connected - December 21 Full Show

21 Dec 2019

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Get Connected - December 21, 2019

Get Connected - December 14 Full Show

14 Dec 2019

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Get Connected - December 14, 2019

Get Connected - December 7 Full Show

07 Dec 2019

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Get Connected - December 7, 2019

Get Connected - November 30 Full Show

30 Nov 2019

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Get Connected - November 30, 2019

Get Connected - November 23 Full Show

23 Nov 2019

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Get Connected - November 23, 2019

Get Connected - November 16 Full Show

16 Nov 2019

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Get Connected - November 16, 2019

Get Connected - November 9 Full Show

09 Nov 2019

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Get Connected - November 9, 2019

Get Connected - November 2 Full Show

02 Nov 2019

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Get Connected - November 2, 2019

Get Connected - October 26 Full Show

27 Oct 2019

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Get Connected - October 26, 2019

Get Connected October 19 Full Show

20 Oct 2019

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Get Connected - October 19, 2019

Get Connected - October 12, 2019

12 Oct 2019

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Get Connected - October 5 Full Show

05 Oct 2019

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Get Connected - October 5, 2019

Get Connected September 28 Full Show

28 Sep 2019

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Get Connected - September 21 Full Show

21 Sep 2019

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Get Connected - September 21, 2019

Get Connected - September 14 Full Show

14 Sep 2019

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Get Connected - September 7 Full Show

07 Sep 2019

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Get Connected - September 7,2019

Back to School Tech, Telus Email Outage, Facebook hiring Journalists & More!

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickary and John Biehler discuss the latest tech news, including the fake and counterfeit products still on Amazon. Erin Lawrence (T...

Makers, SDR & Back to School Gadgets & More

24 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show is jam packed! From the widespread Telus email problems to the new Matrix movie starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne Moss. How will ...

MIT & Robots, Latest Camera Tech, "War shipping" & More

17 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo, John Biehler & AJ Vickery discuss the latest tech news and John's unplanned layover in Toronto while returning from New York. Brian Jac...

Samsung Unpacked event, Stolen Macbook update, Disney AI & More!

10 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo, John Biehler and our latest team member, Stephen Fung bring you the latest tech news. This week we're coming from New York City as we a...

Tour de France bike tech, Smart Glasses update, Cell Phone Repair & More

27 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest tech news, AJ Vickery stops by to talk about the tech used in the bikes in the Tour de Fran...

Outdoor tech, Car Computers, tech that the Railway spawned and More!

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo, John Biehler and Graham Williams discuss the latest tech news. Erin Lawrence (TechGadgetsCanada.com) joins us to share her picks for so...

Amazon Prime Day Deals, Smart Glasses, some big security issues & More!

13 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are joined this week by fellow tech journalist Derek Malcolm. We discuss the Amazon Prime Day deals, a new program that...

Unlimited Data Plans, Huawei in the news (again), a Tesla update & More

06 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo, Graham Williams and John Biehler discuss the latest tech news. This week's guests include the president of Telus Mobility Solutions, Jim ...

Outdoor tech, Wifi scanning, Raspberry Pi 4 & More!

29 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery & John Biehler discuss the latest tech news. Mike talks with Erin Lawrence (TechGadgetsCanada.com) about the latest outdoor ...

HPE Discover Conference, Facebook's Cryptocurrency & more

22 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are in Las Vegas for the big HPE (Hewlett Packard's Enterprise division) conference. Mike talks with Michael Vogel (Net...

New Unlimited Data Plans, E3 2019, 3D Printers for Education & More

15 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo, John Biehler and Graham Williams discuss the latest tech news. We talk with Mark Saltzman about all the new games and consoles at E3 in...

Electronics Markets in China, Tile's new office, Ransomware & More

08 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo & John Biehler discuss what they found when they visited the world's largest technology marketplace, Huaqiangbei, in Shenzhen, China. Mike...

Get Connected travels to Shenzhen, China

01 Jun 2019

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Mike Agerbo and John Biehler travel to Shenzhen, China to tour Huawei's campuses, manufacturing plants, cyber security labs and more. We discuss the c...

The Facebook Marketplace & Huawei No Way

25 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Digital Legacy Planning & More!

18 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike Agerbo talks with John Biehler and A.J. Vickery about the latest tech news. We talk about a new feature coming soon to Amazon Echo dev...

Right to Repair Laws, Co-Parenting App, Google I/O & More!

11 May 2019

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Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams discuss the latest tech news and these items: Shruti Shekar (Mobile Syrup) explains the Right to Repair laws that ...

Star Wars Day, Smart Cities, Election Advertising regulations & more

04 May 2019

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Mike Agerbo & Graham Williams discuss the latest tech news and a number of other interesting topics. The upcoming Federal Election has the potential...

Upgrade your home security system, McDonald's Mobile App troubles, detecting weapons with wifi and a lot more!

27 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Agerbo & Graham Williams discuss the latest technology news including the status of the Galaxy Fold developing issues, Amazon's employees can hea...

Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold, MS security breach, Zoho & More

20 Apr 2019

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Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams discuss the latest tech news including how Paris firefighters used drones to investigate the extent of the fire at Not...

Huawei Product Launch in Paris, electric scooters and more!

30 Mar 2019

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The Get Connected team travels to Paris, France to be there when Huawei unveil their latest smartphones and accessories. Mike Agerbo and John Biehler ...

Technology Meets Fashion, 3D Printed Custom Insoles, Mesh Wifi Tips, Tech News, & More

23 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams discuss new products from Apple, (new AirPods, iPad Air and iPad mini) and weigh in on Goo...

Payment Focused Wearable Devices, Implantable RFID Chips & Portable Gluten & Peanut Allergy Sensors

16 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams continue the conversation on our Wearables theme this month along with the latest technolo...

Wearable Posture Training, Cheating Death with Technology, Smart Clothing, & More!

09 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams chat about more wearable technology including the Upright GO, a device that reminds you ab...

Wearable Technology, Mobile World Congress, Foldable Phones & More !

02 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams chat about wearable technology and the latest innovations in wearable tech. What is it? Wh...

The Death of Blu-Ray, Samsung Galaxy Buds, Foldable Phones & More !

23 Feb 2019

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This week on Get Connected, we’ve got your Samsung updates. Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams chat about the hot new Samsung Galaxy S10 (boasting 5 ca...

The End of an Era, Amazon, Your Cell & the CRA & More!

16 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, we’ve got you covered for your weekly dose of tech news! Mike Agerbo, Graham Williams, and Bryan Jackson are in the stud...

Bitcoin, Mobile World Congress, Apple at War & More!

09 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, Apple is going to war with Facebook and Google! Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams talk weird and wacky cell phone patents an...

Mickey Mouse, New Innovation, Interactive Content & More!

26 Jan 2019

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This week on Get Connected, Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams chat about what we may be seeing from our favourite franchises, now that many copyrighted ...

Community Tech, eSight Electronic Glasses, App Subscriptions & More!

20 Jan 2019

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This week on Get Connected, we’ve got your community tech news covered! Joined by Tom Lee, from IT World Canada, Mike Agerbo chats about how tech he...

Consumer Electronics Show, 2019’s Top Tech, Apple & More!

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, we’re all about the future of tech. Mike Agerbo chats with tech journalist Ted Kritsonis about the upcoming Consumer Ele...

Facebook Built Cryptocurrency, 5G Development, New Alexa Voice Skills & More!

28 Dec 2018

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This week on Get Connected, we’re joined by Igor Bonifacic to talk tech predictions and rumored developments we may see in 2019. Mike Agerbo and Gra...

CRTC Vs. the Big Three, Google, Intel’s 9th-Gen Core i9 processor & More!

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This Week on Get Connected, Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams talk this weeks developments in tech. Lisa McManus joins us on the show to talk Intel’s ...

Christmas with Google Home, Philips Hue, Huawei, Marc Saltzman's Gift List & More!

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, it's Christmas time for tech! Our friend and tech expert Marc Saltzman joins the show to share his tech gift list, Google ...

Huawei in the News, Avon going Digital, Qualcomm, Facebook & More!

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, we cover Huawei's recent woes and misgivings in the news with IT World Canada's Brian Jackson, Meagan Simpson talks Avon a...

Holiday Gift Ideas, Learning with littleBits STEM Toys, Fortnite Addiction, & More

01 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, Andy Baryer and AJ Vickery are in the studio to discuss Fornite (& device) addiction, the highest raising in pricing yet b...

WikiTribune, Artificial Intelligence, Black Friday & More!

24 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, Mathew Ingram educates us on how WikiTribune has fared in its first year, Dave Woogman joins us from London Drugs to talk ...

Amazon HQ2, Google Drive becomes Google One, Smart Thermostats & More!

17 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Get Connected, IT World Canada's Shruti Shekar joins the show to discuss why Amazon's HQ2 passing on Toronto is great for the city, Londo...