Sonos is back with its second-generation Beam, the company’s smaller sound bar that features modest upgrades over the original. When Sonos launched its first Beam, it was trying to address…
Mike shows off the latest tech products from Samsung, including the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy earbuds as well as some lossless ear plugs….
John shows off some fun accessories for your car, including a wireless CarPlay system, a MagSafe vent mount, Alexa for your car and a multi-functional steering wheel tray….
Mike demonstrates how to set up your own home theatre system with some new gear from Samsung and Apple….
Mike shows off some high tech gear to help improve the work-from-home experience including a laptop, microphone and MagSafe stand for your iPhone….
This week, Apple kicked off their annual developer conference, WWDC, with a splashy keynote that was streamed live to anyone that wanted to watch (you can watch it here if…
Mike Agerbo joins Jennifer Palma with the latest tech news, including some interesting new health gadgets on the market….
Google’s Pixel Buds have never had the mass market frenzy that Apple’s AirPods have. But it has allowed the Mountain Valley company to try new things. One might argue that…
Mike Agerbo shows off some tech products to use for fun outdoor activities, including an electric scooter….
Not all music streaming services are like SoundCloud, where the huge music library is as much about indie tunes as it is about all the commercial hits. Music streaming has…
The death of radio has been greatly exaggerated if you consider how much the Internet expanded access, and TuneIn Radio is among the most popular. TuneIn streams a lot of…
Working from home? Mike shares some tech products to help update your home office including one of the latest laptops from MSI. Products mentioned include (linked on the side of…
The explosion of virtual conferencing and video calls over the last 12 months has exposed the limitations of computer microphones with respect to audible clarity. If you’ve taken part in…
It’s true! Samsung bumped CES 2021 with their Samsung Unpacked event. Earlier, they announced their new Galaxy S21 series of smartphones. Now they’ve got a new set of Bluetooth true…
Every January, the planet converges on Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show. But this year, it’s going to be different. It’s going to be virtual. So, that’s why we’re…
Shopping for truly wireless earbuds? You’ve got an insane amount of choice, so how can you know what to pick? Let’s take a look at some of the buying considerations…
Who couldn’t use more music and audio in their life? Bluetooth speakers are a great last minute gift idea since they come in all different shapes and sizes—and price ranges….
Tidal has gone through periods of change since it went live in 2014, but one thing has stayed constant, and that’s streaming high-quality music. Is it worth paying extra for…
VTech KidiZoom Smartwatch DX2 ($60) Fire HD 8 Kids Edition ($139) JuniorJams Kids Headphones ($60) FujiFilm Instax Mini 11 – instant camera (~$80) Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush (Various) Bonus Item…
Today, Apple launched the long rumoured AirPods Max over-ear headphones. Featuring Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, Spatial Audio and a smart case. Battery life is up to 20…
When Apple acquired Beats, it took a big library of songs that became the Apple Music streaming service you know today. It’s big, and there’s a lot to hear, so…
SiriusXM made its name from exclusive content and relieving boredom during long commutes, but is it worth paying to keep on listening? Sirius and XM were once competitors until they…
It’s been a few weeks since Mike has gotten his hands on the Google Nest Audio. Since his initial unboxing and impressions, he’s had a chance to use it regularly…
We finally got our hands on the new Streambar from Roku. This is a super compact soundbar that also sports a 4K streaming device inside. https://youtu.be/6UjYB3FhWbA Like all Roku products,…
The eternal battle between Samsung and Apple rages on in the wireless Bluetooth earbud-style headphone space. While Apple has a bit of a lead with the AirPods, Samsung has been…
HomePod mini is far more important than the size would suggest. Apple’s new smart speaker is the trojan horse that has been so needed by the ecosystem: it’s the low-cost,…
Google has overhauled its smart speaker. Mike Agerbo discusses the changes on Global BC’s Noon News Hour….
Canadians officially get their shot at owning the new Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker this week. This latest Google-powered smart speaker is the company’s latest push to adopt the Nest…
You have an important interview, meeting, lecture or speech that you’d like to both record and transcribe all at once. Otter is an app and service that does just that,…
This morning, Roku announced that their new Streambar, a 2-in-1 soundbar and 4K streaming device that will be available soon. We got an early peek at the Streambar and think…
Mike Agerbo discusses the latest tech news including Ring’s new security drone and Amazon Sidewalk. He also shows off some new Samsung products, including the Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy…
The Belkin Soundform Elite Hi-Fi Smart Speaker offers a great audio experience. With dual subwoofers and audio tuned by France’s Devialet, you’ll pay a lot (around $399 CAD), but your…
In a not so surprising move, Apple announced new radio stations and that they would be rebranding ‘Beats 1’ to Apple Music 1. This rebrand was inevitable as the name…
Tech expert Mike Agerbo has the latest technology news and also shows off the latest wireless earbuds from Defunc. These are the products mentioned: Defunc True Gaming Earbuds Defunc True…
Marantz has just launched the NR1711 AV Receiver. This is a slimline AVR (Audio/Video Receiver) that stands at about half the height of a normal receiver and packs a ton…
NAD has long been a name is high-end Canadian Audio. Their latest press release shows they are taking the traditional stereo amplifier to the next level. The Master M33 BlueOS…
When it comes to HD audio streaming, there has been one king of the hill recently. Tidal has held a monopoly on high definition music streaming with its collection of…
If you’re interested in making music and have a MacBook Pro with a Touchbar, you may want to try out Samplr for Touchbar. From the developer of the Samplr app…
Everyone misses having or going to big parties. Meeting up with friends on Zoom has likely already gotten old. Remember those days when you’d go for a refill at a…
The House of Marley has positioned itself uniquely in the market. They make a high-end audio product and they have always strived to be environmentally conscious. This year Marley will…
Several weeks ago, Denon announced its new line of Audio Receivers and this week Marantz followed suit with their new 2020 AVR lineup. The company launched four new receivers and…
There are a ton of amazing audio companies out there. On this, Canada Day, I thought it would be good to recognize my favourite Canadian audio companies. So here is…
I have spent the last couple of weeks with the new Jabra Elite active 75t and I have to say I am impressed. Until now, it has been tough to…
One of the best broadway shows will soon be making its debut on Disney+. Originally scheduled to release in 2021, the time table has been moved up. Hamilton the musical The…
If you own AirPods or Bluetooth headphones, you’ve probably been getting a lot of use out of them. Because they pair so quickly with your Mac, they’ve become my daily…
There are lots of things to consider when designing and purchasing your home theatre. But where do you start? How much should you spend relative to your TV? Does the…
It’s the little things when putting a home theatre together that can often make the biggest difference. Investing in a good AV receiver and the correct speakers and subs are…
If you have ever gone out and purchased a Blu-Ray or 4K Blu Ray title you have no doubt looked at the back to check for some information. How long…
tvOS has grown from being “the software that lets me stream video from streaming services” to a full-fledged platform with powerful features, from Home Automation to gaming while still bringing…
In and ongoing pursuit to help people make their home setups sound better, I am here to talk to you about crossovers. Picture this: You have gone out and invested…
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