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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.

 

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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.

 

    Grill Tech

    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!
    Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.

    • 22 min
    US Goes After Chinese Drones

    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.
     
    Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.

    • 24 min
    The US and China Tech War

    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?

    Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.
     

    • 22 min
    Playing video games while driving turns deadly

    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!
     
    Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.

    • 34 min
    Will Android users finally get blue bubbles?

    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?
     
    Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.

    • 32 min
    I got scammed on Facebook Marketplace. Stop it from happening to you!

    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!

    • 16 min

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