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Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickary and John Biehler discuss the latest tech news, including the fake and counterfeit products still on Amazon. Erin Lawrence (TechGadgetsCanada.com) talks more back to school tech. Telus' ongoing email outage has affected many people....we discuss what you could do to avoid something similar in the future. Facebook is hiring journalists again and Shruti Shakar (Mobile Syrup) is on the show to discuss that topic. Our Alexa Skill of the Week: Puppy Jams

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 that work? We also get extra nerdy with software-defined radio (SDR), see how makers are helping people with disabilities, and go back to school with this year’s top gadgets.

Mike Agerbo, John Biehler & AJ Vickery discuss the latest tech news and John's unplanned layover in Toronto while returning from New York. Brian Jackson (Info-Tech) talks MIT & robots, the latest camera tech with Sam Seto from London Drugs and Graham Williams discusses 'war shipping' - a new hacking method making the rounds.

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 attend the big Samsung Unpacked event which launched their new Galaxy Note 10 & 10+ smartphones, the Galaxy Book S ultra thin computing device and a lot more. We'll talk about what we saw and the features of all the new devices. Mike has an update about his stolen MacBook...hopefully the final chapter! We also talk with Brian Jackson (now with Info-Tech) about how Disney is using artificial intelligence to watch the reaction of audiences to their new movies (with permission) to get better insight into what the audience want and how they react. We close out the show with our Alexa skill of the week.

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 France. Amanda Blain joins us to discuss her experiences with the smart glasses from North, Focals. Alex from CellClinic.ca joins us in studio to discuss what to look for when you look to get your damaged smartphone repaired.

Mike Agerbo, John Biehler and Graham Williams discuss the latest tech news. Erin Lawrence (TechGadgetsCanada.com) joins us to share her picks for some great outdoor tech you may want to look into this summer. AJ Vickery drops by to tell his tale of woe with respect to the computer in his vehicle. John shares the story of two technologies that were popularized by the railway industry in the late 60s and early 70s that we still use today.

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 Amazon has brought to Canada to help customers avoid counterfit products, Mike talks about his experience with new smart glasses from North based in Toronto and we talk about the latest security issues hitting Zoom video conferencing application, a new Android malware making its rounds as well as Apple's privacy issue with the Apple Watch Walkie Talkie feature.

Mike Agerbo, Graham Williams and John Biehler discuss the latest tech news. This week's guests include the president of Telus Mobility Solutions, Jim Senco, who Mike discusses the latest unlimited data plans being rolled out. We also talk with Shruti Shekar (Mobile Syrup) about the latest Huawei news and Mike updates us on his experiences with his Tesla electric vehicle after having it for a while now.

Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery & John Biehler discuss the latest tech news. Mike talks with Erin Lawrence (TechGadgetsCanada.com) about the latest outdoor tech. MIT scientists have found a way to use wifi signals to scan for people through buildings, Mike, John & Graham Williams discuss the implications this brings. There is a new update for the Raspberry Pi mini computer out now and we discuss how you can use these inexpensive computers in all kinds of great uses.

Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are in Las Vegas for the big HPE (Hewlett Packard's Enterprise division) conference. Mike talks with Michael Vogel (Netcoins) about Facebook's new cryptocurrency, we discuss our experiences in Las Vegas where we got to try out the new Star Wars Secrets of the Empire VR simulation at The Void, sequencing genomes in plants with Dr. Sebastian J Schultheiss (Managing Director of Computomics), Christian Reichenbach explains the Blockchain-based marketplace for vehicle and mobility data that HPE is helping with. As always, we close out the show with an Alexa skill - this week we will change your life if you use Alexa for timers in your kitchen.

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 Los Angeles. Unlimited data plans are the new battlefield in the Canadian wireless market and Shruti Shekar from Mobile Syrup talks with Mike about what it all means. Mike & John talk with Eugene Suyu, CEO of Tinkerine Studios that design and build 3D printers in Delta primarily targeted to the educational market. Our Alexa skill closes out the show with Guitar Tuner.

Mike Agerbo & John Biehler discuss what they found when they visited the world's largest technology marketplace, Huaqiangbei, in Shenzhen, China. Mike talks with Katherine Keefe from Beazley who is a specialty insurer for companies looking to protect themselves against hackers threatening with ransomware attacks. Tile is opening a new office in Vancouver and AJ Vickery talks with CJ Prober, Tile CEO about the move. Mike & Graham Williams also discuss the latest tech news and what Apple announced at their annual developer conference, WWDC.

Mike Agerbo and John Biehler travel to Shenzhen, China to tour Huawei's campuses, manufacturing plants, cyber security labs and more. We discuss the current legal issues between Huawei and the US and get a front row seat at a press conference for the legal procedings during our visit. We speak with Brian Chamberlain, Executive Advisor at Huawei who shares the history of Huawei, the Canadian connection to it's humble beginnings and where things are now.

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 devices called Alexa Guard. Our guests this week are Angela Crocker and Vicki McLeod, authors of the Digital Legacy Plan talk with Mike and John about things you need to consider when planning for your ultimate logoff.

Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams discuss the latest tech news and these items: Shruti Shekar (Mobile Syrup) explains the Right to Repair laws that have been introduced recently in Canada and how they can impact your ability to repair your own devices Jonathan Verk, founder of the CoParenter app details how the app can help families coordinate their shared time with children Tom Lee (ITWorldCanada.com) talks with Mike about the latest news and hardware from Google I/O, the big developer conference in San Francisco Alexa Skill of the week is Akinator - a fun form of 20 questions where you choose literally any character and you can try to stump Alexa by answering questions

Mike Agerbo & Graham Williams discuss the latest tech news and a number of other interesting topics. The upcoming Federal Election has the potential to be very interesting due to the lack of regulations around text messaging and even YouTube advertising. Bryson Masse from MobileSyrup.com chats with Mike about these changes. Brian Jackson from ITWorldCanada.com discusses his recent trip to Hong Kong where he got to see the latest efforts being made to become the leading Smart City in the world.

Mike Agerbo & Graham Williams discuss the latest technology news including the status of the Galaxy Fold developing issues, Amazon's employees can hear and know where your device is located. We hear about a new way to upgrade your existing home security system and eliminate your monthly fees while adding more functionality. Mike chats with Rahul Raj from Hub 6 about their SAFE system. We've also got a discount code (listen for details!. Mike talks with the Honorable Stockwell Day about his latest project with First Responder about a new weapons detection method using wi-fi for first responders. McDonald's mobile ordering app has led to some accounts getting compromised and Mike talks with Mobile Syrup's Patrick O'Rourke about the issue and how Patrick had his bank account was involved in this latest hack and how many people may also be involved. Graham shares the update to Amazon's Flash Briefing function on Alexa devices in our Skills segment.

Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams discuss the latest tech news including how Paris firefighters used drones to investigate the extent of the fire at Notre Dame. We also discuss our exclusive hands on time with the new Samsung Galaxy Fold and chat with Terry Chen, Director of Product Management from Samsung Canada about the new device. Zoho software is an online suite of business and consumer products and we chat with them to get the low down about their latest products. Microsoft recently had a massive security breach and we discuss the extent of the breach and what you should do to protect your accounts. Our Alexa Skills segment features "Feel the Pressure", Graham's pick for a fun new trivia game for your Echo smart speaker.

The Get Connected team travels to Paris, France to be there when Huawei unveil their latest smartphones and accessories. Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest news from Apple and have a discussion with tech journalist and friend of the show, Ted Kritsonis, about all the Huawei product announcements. Mike and John also discuss their adventures using electric scooters around the streets of Paris. Graham Williams brings the Alexa Skill of the week with Live Smart, Work Smart.

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 Google Stadia, the new streaming game service without the console, and the future of gaming formats. Mike interviews Chris Bellamy of Wiivv. Take a photo with the Wiivv app and get your insoles or sandals custom fitted to your unique feet through 3D printing technology. Wiivv is a Canadian company working with Dr. Scholls in the USA, based in Vancouver. Use the discount code GETCONNECTED20 for 20% off your Wiivv order! Queenie Tse from TP-Link explains how mesh technology improves your wifi dead zones in your home or office with the Deco M4. Shannon Hoover, Maker and CoFounder of MakeFashion, explains how wearable technology can be integrated into beautiful design. From prosthetics to LED lighting and health support sensors, Shannon explains how wearable tech design is a platform for learning technology and expressive storytelling. Alexa Skills: Shower Meditation Pikachu Talk

This week on Get Connected, Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams continue the conversation on our Wearables theme this month along with the latest technology news. Mike talks to Sukhmani Dev from MasterCard about the contact-less payment devices they are working on and the move from fitness to fashion wearables. Mike also speaks with Nik Badminton about his experiences having a RFID chip implanted in his hand. We take a look at devices from Nima that make a portable gluten and peanut allergy sensor so you can test your food on the go.

This week on Get Connected, Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams chat about more wearable technology including the Upright GO, a device that reminds you about your posture and new shoe technology from local Vancouver company, Vessi Footwear. Mike talks with Dr. Sean Wormsbecker about "transhumanism" and whether technology can help you cheat death and as always, we talk about the latest tech news from the past week.

This week on Get Connected, Mike Agerbo and Graham Williams chat about wearable technology and the latest innovations in wearable tech. What is it? What can they do? Mobile World Congress is also on the agenda, with Mike recently returning from attending the much anticipated tech conference in beautiful Barcelona. The newest trend: foldable phones (two have already been developed by Samsung and Huawei!). We also discuss recent pushes to move towards 5G technology in the market, Energizer becoming a mobile company, and what the growth of Huawei means for their business and international consumers.

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 cameras). We’re also joined by Ted Kritsonis to talk foldable phones, and what Samsung and Huawei have in store. We also discuss the top weekly tech news, including: Samsung announcing the death of the Blue-Ray player in the US market, and the re-launch of the Samsung Galaxy Buds.

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 studio bringing you an update on the news ways to declare your cell phone usage with the CRA. We’re joined by Kali Readwin to discuss how a few companies are ditching self checkouts, and Tom Lee from IT World Canada drops by to chat the newest developments out of the Canadian International Auto Show. We also discuss the Amazon pull out of New York, the end of NASA’s Opportunity Rover Mission on Mars, and Apple’s newly announced TV service.

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 and innovations we’ve been seeing in the tech world, Gwyneth Paltrow’s new streaming series based on her brand Goop, and Facebook recruiting teenagers to gain access to information - and what Apple is doing to stop it. We’re also joined by Founder and Director at Netcoins, Michael Vogel, to learn about the Quadriga Currency Exchange commotion, and what that means for bitcoin owners in Canada. We also discuss bitcoin safety, the top tech news of the week, and how Energizer has launched 26 new phones at the Mobile World Congress.

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 properties are entering into the public domain. We’re also joined by Igor Bonifacic from MobileSyrup.com to discuss new innovation coming out of Samsung. Naveen Rao, artificial intelligence expert at Intel also joins us on the show today to talk AI, the evolution of computers, and the possibility of an AI apocalypse. We also discuss the recent boom of interactive content, a new Disney streaming service, and the development of 5G technology in Canada.

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 helps assists the day-to-day lives of those who need it. Mike is joined by Peter Vogel, to talk about Remind.com, and the challenges faced by educators and parents who may use the service. We also discuss eSight, the newest electronic assisted pair of glasses that enhances sight for low vision people. We also have Donna Paddon and Jim Nament (check spelling) stop by to talk the newest in ski tech and Graham Williams and Mike explore possible developments in app subscription services.

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 Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Looking at the latest in tech gadgets from Google, Apple, and Amazon, we make our predictions about 2019’s newest trends. In tech news, Mike and Ted discuss Apple’s latest drop in stock value and what that might mean for you. We also discuss the future of autonomous driving and possible developments in 5G technology and Graham Williams joins us to talk Alexa voice demands: NFL IN 60 Seconds, and Our Groceries.

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 Graham Williams talk weekly tech news including massive delays at Gatwick Airport as a result of of unidentified drones flown in the airspace, Facebook dip into cryptocurrency to power money transfers on Whatsapp, Smart Home Automation, and Apple Homekit. We also discuss 5G development with Mobile Expert Shruti Shekar and the Alexa demands you can download onto your Amazon Echo (including the Harry Potter Quiz!).

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 9th-Gen Core i9 processor, Mobile Syrup’s Shruti Shekar educates us about the CRTC’s push towards low cost data only plans, and we’re joined by President of Operations and Tech at Mastercard, Ed McLaughlin, to chat about how Mastercard is using AI to reduce incidences of card fraud that may directly affect your wallet. We also discuss the newly announced Huawei Nova 4, Apple’s promotion of Carpool Karaoke that may have been in violation of their own developer rules, and the newly announced $1Billion Google Hudson Square campus - set to open 2022.