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 ...
Jun 15, 2019•39 min
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 a...
Jun 08, 2019•38 min
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.
Jun 01, 2019•38 min
May 25, 2019•37 min
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.
May 18, 2019•38 min
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...
May 11, 2019•38 min
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 worl...
May 04, 2019•38 min
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 l...
Apr 27, 2019•38 min
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 ma...
Apr 20, 2019•37 min
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.
Mar 30, 2019•38 min
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 Vancouve...
Mar 23, 2019•38 min
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 s...
Mar 16, 2019•39 min
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.
Mar 09, 2019•38 min
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 becomin...
Mar 02, 2019•39 min
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.
Feb 23, 2019•38 min
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 e...
Feb 16, 2019•37 min
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 wh...
Feb 09, 2019•37 min
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...
Jan 26, 2019•38 min
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 spe...
Jan 20, 2019•36 min
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 Gr...
Jan 04, 2019•38 min
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 downl...
Dec 28, 2018•35 min
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 annou...
Dec 21, 2018•39 min
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 Canada's Fab Dolan shares seasonal tips for Google Home, and Philips Lighting's Kelsey Moniz talks festive smart lighting for the holidays with Philips Hue! We also discuss the less than jolly Huawei situation and retaliatory detainment of two Canadians in China before wrapping merrily with two cool voice skills of the week for Amazon Alexa!
Dec 14, 2018•38 min
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 as the company branches out into eCommerce and social media, Kali Readwin offers some perspective on Facebook's favouritism towards app development partners and punishment towards their rivals, and tech expert Tom Lee helps us analyze Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon chip that'll significantly speed up Android phones going forward. We also discuss Itali...
Dec 10, 2018•36 min
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 by Netflix Canada, today’s STEM Toys, holiday gift ideas, and how Microsoft is responding to Apple in 2018. We also have Erin Mulcahy, Senior Product Strategy Lead Education at Littlebits to discuss the importance of play and having fun learning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and give away their Space Rover kit to our winning call...
Dec 01, 2018•36 min
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 about Black Friday season, and we discuss what artificial intelligence means to the world of today and tomorrow with Finn AI's Robin Monks. We also discuss the BC government's new legislation opening the door for ride sharing services, Google Pixel phones saving transcripts of screened calls, Ford patenting a technique for burning out "new car smel...
Nov 24, 2018•36 min
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, London Drugs' Jennifer Rinfret explains how smart thermostats can save money on your heating bill, and Get Connected's Kali Readwin dives into the rebranding of Google Drive as Google One. We also discuss Ford's new self driving delivery vehicles, their partnership with Walmart to test automated grocery delivery, Netflix testing cheaper mobile only subs...
Nov 17, 2018•37 min
This week on Get Connected, Bohus Blahut and Shaun Hatton from Canadian TV show "Vintage Tech Hunters" talk about experiences with the new series, Tom Lee from IT World Canada helps dissect Apple's latest offerings in the iPad Pro 3, the new MacBook Air and Mac Mini refresh, and Mastercard's Jessica Turner looks into the future of payment solutions and e-Commerce starting with the retirement of handwritten signatures. We also discuss the Canadian Government banning settlement demands in copyrigh...
Nov 06, 2018•36 min
This week on Get Connected, Juggy Sihota-Chahil joins us from Telus to talk about their Living Well Health Devices and Services, Mike Agerbo and Andy Baryer share impressions of the Huawei Mate 20 Pre from a recent showcase event in the United Kingdom, and Intel's Lisa McManus stops by to discuss the new Core i9 processor. We also get a taste of KFC Chicken Talk for Amazon Echo in the voice skill of the week!
Oct 28, 2018•36 min
This week on Get Connected, Intel Canada's Denis Gaudreault joins us to discuss the brand new 5G technology, Joel Olandesca from SOS Charging Solutions shares some invaluable apps small businesses should be using, Shred-It's Paul Saabas talks data protection for small businesses, and We3's Founder & CEO Julian Ilson shows how their app helps people find new friends in groups of three. Graham Williams also gives a primer on Siri Shortcuts, freshly introduced in iOS 12!
Oct 24, 2018•37 min
