GetConnected

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How is technology changing our lives? Hosting interviews with innovators, execs, and more, Canada’s tech expert Mike Agerbo explores how everything from tech gadgets to internet culture are changing our world. For over 20 years, Mike Agerbo has made technology simple for audiences. He brings the latest gadgets to Global TV audiences with his weekly Noon Hour News Tech Talk segment and hosts the popular tech TV and YouTube show GetConnected. He also hosts The App Show, a radio show all about mobile technology.  

  • 22 minutes 4 seconds
    Grill Tech

    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’ll dive down into this delicious topic!

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    11 May 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 45 seconds
    US Goes After Chinese Drones

    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 the world, what does that mean for US consumers? We also dive into autonomous driving. Automakers are increasingly being investigated by the US government over crashes and fatalities. Where are we now, and what does the future look like? Finally, a look at a major cyber attack against London Drugs, a major Canadian retailer that’s been knocked offline in the digital world, and at their physical store locations.

     

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    4 May 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 45 seconds
    The US and China Tech War

    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 store, and Joe Biden has given TikTok less than a year to find a buyer. We also get our retro geek on, Apple has allowed retro game emulators into the App Store… but for how long?


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    27 April 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 38 seconds
    Playing video games while driving turns deadly

    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 future of autonomous vehicles? The Canadian government announces it’s investing 2.4 billion dollars into AI. What does that even mean? Nasa to develop a time standard for the moon, and many more tech stories of the week!

     

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    13 April 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 16 seconds
    Will Android users finally get blue bubbles?

    Mike and Carmi Levy cover this weeks top tech stories! Google Incognito private browsing not so private? Google forced to delete billions of data records of users. Amazon ditches their Just Walk Out technology from their retail stores, and Apple agrees the RCS texting standard… will that mean blue bubbles for messages for Android phone suers?

     

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    6 April 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 37 seconds
    I got scammed on Facebook Marketplace. Stop it from happening to you!

    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 to know about to avoid it happening to you!

    30 March 2024, 4:43 pm
  • 43 minutes 57 seconds
    Making Tires Sustainable

    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 Microsoft in 2010. Mike also learns about tire technology for EV’s and learns how Michelin is working to have tires that are made from 100% recycled and renewable materials by 2050. Can they do it?

     

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    23 March 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 51 seconds
    Making tires smaller to save the planet

    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 US. Will the ban happen? If so, who would buy it, and will the Chinese government let that happen?

     

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    16 March 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 19 seconds
    Streaming channel bundles… is this the new cable TV?

    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! He’ll also talk to Mastercard about password fatigue for Fraud Prevention month

     

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    9 March 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 6 seconds
    AI just increased the price of your chicken nuggets

    Mike dives into the future of fast food. Wendys’ touted their new digital menu boards that could incorporate surge pricing, like Uber raises prices when it’s busy. How does this work? And are consumers ready? And is the Apple car dead? Was it ever really going to be a thing?

                                   

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    2 March 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 10 seconds
    Who’s watching your security cam footage?

    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 eyes? We’ll also talk about AI and chatbots going off the rails. Who’s responsible for bad information when they do?

     

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    24 February 2024, 7:00 pm
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