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New Fitbit Devices: Sense, Versa 3 and Inspire 2

Mike Agerbo August 25, 2020

Fitbit is synonymous with fitness tracking and health, but many competitors, including Apple with their Apple Watch, have taken some of the brand’s thunder. Following it’s recent acquisition by…

Focals By North : Next Generation Smart Glasses

Amanda Blain July 29, 2019

The future is here – Notifications from your phone, right in front of your eye, that only you can see in a pair of glasses. They are called Focals…

Apple Watch Series 6 & SE Announced

Graham Williams September 15, 2020

Apple kicked things off in a big way today with Apple Watch, announcing the new Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE. WatchOS 7 will also be available…

The Latest on WatchOS 7 from WWDC 2020

John Biehler June 22, 2020

It’s the week of WWDC and Apple’s keynote today touched on many aspects of their ecosystem. This post will focus on what’s new for Apple Watch wearers with the…

Want to work out with Fitbit Premium? Here’s what you need to know

Ted Kritsonis July 24, 2020

Fitbit made a name for itself through its activity trackers and smartwatches, and its app was always the window into the data it collected. That was until 2019 when…

The Best Beauty Gadgets You Need Now

Erin Lawrence December 15, 2020

We all want to look our best and thankfully technology can help in ways we never imagined. These are some of the coolest beauty gadgets, whether you’re shopping for…

Samsung Unpacked 2020 goes virtual

John Biehler August 5, 2020

This morning, Samsung held their annual Unpacked event, but for the first time, as expected due to the pandemic, they hosted it virtually. Normally these events are private media…

Oh Canada! What Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference Means For Canadians

Graham Williams June 3, 2019

Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC2019) is an exciting time for developers, but they’re not the only ones paying attention. Apple users tune in, too, because this show is…

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Beautiful Tech Gadgets for Health and Beauty

Stephen Fung December 4, 2019

Everyone wants to look and feel their best. But, most importantly, they want those looks and feelings quickly. That’s why on Global News Tech Talk today, Mike and Sonia…

Hit it: AirPods 2, Hey Siri, and a Personal Touch

Graham Williams April 3, 2019

What do the iPod, the iPhone, the iPad, and Apple Watch all have in common? Tech journalists were wrong about every single one of them as they’ve gone on…

Should I get a smart watch or a ‘health’ watch?

Erin Lawrence January 7, 2021

If you’re keeping an eye on smart watches these days, you know there’s an emerging category now known as health watches. But what’s truly the difference between a health…

Apple One & Apple Fitness+ Announced

Graham Williams September 15, 2020

Apple One is finally here: the service that combines all of Apple’s offerings into one easy bundle, saving subscribers money. The service launches this fall. Apple One For some,…

5 Smart Toothbrushes So You Can Fend Off Your Dentist’s Lecture

Erin Lawrence November 27, 2020

While it is entirely understandable, hearing your dentist remind you how awful your teeth brushing habits are can be a bit frustrating. So is there a way to avoid…

Technology to help you get more sleep

Erin Lawrence December 18, 2020

Using technology to help us sleep can almost seem counter-intuitive. Surely sleeping is one of the most natural things in the world, something that we all do without even…

5 Health Gadgets You Need Now

Erin Lawrence January 21, 2021

With the winter months coming, you may want to stay indoors and drink hot chocolate and eat carbs, but we all know that’s not good for both your physical…

Canadian COVID Alert App is Now Available to Download

Ged Smyth July 31, 2020

It wasn’t too long ago we were writing on the beta for COVID Alert. Today, Ontario went live as the first testing province. Those with smartphones are encouraged to…

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Family Gadgets for Fitness and Entertainment

Stephen Fung October 30, 2019

On this Wednesday’s edition of Global News Tech Talk, AJ Vickery gets activated to show off some cool smart gadgets for both kids and parents. For the kids, we…

First Look: Canada’s COVID Alert Exposure Notification App (beta)

John Biehler July 23, 2020

Earlier this week, the Canadian Government announced they were looking for beta testers for their COVID Alert Exposure Notification App. You can sign up yourself here. I signed up…

Get Upright with this Posture Correction Wearable

GetConnected March 1, 2019

Get Upright by Rav Lekh Ravind Lekh, Art Director of Agency Blink GetConnected saw the Upright posture training device at CES 2019, so we brought it in and asked…

How to Keep Moving While at Home

Laura Denton May 6, 2020

A handful of apps and websites to keep you motivated and fit during a pandemic I admit it, getting to the gym or to my yoga or spin class…

The Best Tech Gifts to Keep You Connected

Erin Lawrence November 18, 2020

With social distancing and remote interactions forming the basis of our ‘new normal’ it might feel tough to stay connected to family and friends. Fortunately technology can help! There…

Theragun G3Pro review

Ted Kritsonis December 24, 2019

Electric massagers aren’t new and come in many forms, but the Theragun isn’t messing around as a serious soother for all that aches you. The Theragun G3Pro is the…

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Getting Fitter with the Latest Health Gadgets

Stephen Fung October 10, 2019

On Global News at Noon this week, Mike met up with Sonia Sunger to talk tech. This week, we’re checking out the latest health gadgets. Featured on the show…

Wearables: Glasses

John Biehler March 18, 2019

Navigating our world with just a smartphone has its limitations. Going beyond that, smart glasses is one path to our augmented reality future. Pushing notifications to a display you…

Holiday Gift Guide: Outdoor Tech Edition

Laura Denton December 10, 2020

My holiday gift guide is for outdoor adventure seekers. I’m kayaking year round, hiking in the summer and snowshoeing and skiing in the winter and as I up my…

Wearable Tech: The Embr Wave, Misfit Shine 2, and Basslet

GetConnected March 6, 2019

Wearable technology is becoming more popular as we become more connected. Wearable jewelry is typically produced to look like jewelry, but these wearables usually have a complex weave of…

3 Wellness Gadgets to Help You Breathe Easier

GetConnected May 8, 2019

Health and wellness tech is a hot theme in 2019 and the devices are becoming ever more accessible. You may be familiar with tech for healthy eating, sleep hygiene,…

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The Real Dr. Sleep and Bro Culture Ruins Everything

Stephen Fung December 16, 2019

On this week’s APP SHOW video podcast we have the pleasure of talking to the real Dr. Sleep, Conor Heneghan from FitBit. As the lead researcher there, Dr. Henghan’s…

The Future of Smart Clothing

GetConnected March 12, 2019

Wearable technology is much more than fitness tracking and aesthetically pleasing subwoofers, it can also include clothing! On this week’s Tech Talk, Mike Agerbo chats about the Revival Hoodie,…

Canada’s COVID Alert Contact Tracing App Updated

John Biehler September 4, 2020

This week, Canada’ Covid-19 Contact Tracing app was updated to allow for more provinces and territories. These include Newfoundland and Labrador as of September 3rd with Saskatchewan launching in…

Tech Talk: Ways to use technology to improve your bathroom

John Biehler December 30, 2020

Mike shares some fun high-tech gadgets for your bathroom, along with ways you can upgrade your space with smart home technology. Products discussed include: Philips Satinelle Advanced Wet and…

Does your pet need its own version of a Fit Bit?

Ged Smyth June 12, 2020

As a society we have become very conscious about keeping our selves healthy and in shape. Technology has helped this by providing heart monitors, smart watches and all sorts…

FDA approves prescription game for ADHD

Ged Smyth June 16, 2020

EndeavorRX, formerly Project EVO, will be going down in history with the first video game that can legally be prescribed as wells marketed as medicine in the US. Gaming…

Holiday Gift Guide: Tech for Kids Edition

AJ Vickery December 11, 2020

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…

Tech Talk: Stay Active & Eat Healthy with apps

GetConnected May 13, 2020

Mike shares the fitness and healthy eating apps from our Keep Moving post with Neetu Garcha on Global BC’s Noon News Hour….

Tech for Travel: Organized, Hydrated, and Translated

GetConnected March 27, 2019

Our team is in Paris for the launch of the Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro this week, so Kris Stoyanova brought items that every traveller or professional on…

Wearables: Jewelry

John Biehler March 5, 2019

As sensors and microprocessors get smaller and we move away from one device to do everything (like our smartphones), designers are coming up with more creative ways of helping…

Tech Talk: Latest Wearables from Samsung

John Biehler September 28, 2020

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…

Wearables: Smart Clothing

John Biehler March 11, 2019

As manufacturers create new devices and sensors that can be integrated into our clothing, the types of activities that can be tracked increases. This allows for better data gathering…

Tech Talk: All the Apple Event Updates

John Biehler September 16, 2020

Mike Agerbo has some of the highlights from Apple’s latest product launch and explains why a new iPhone is not one of them….

Neurolink is music to your ears

Ged Smyth July 23, 2020

Elon Musk recently held a press conference showing the world Neurolink. The produce could bring a world of benefits of health and even a bit of entertainment. Neurolink will…

Tech Talk: Father’s Day Gifts

GetConnected June 3, 2020

This week, on Global BC’s Noon News Hour, Mike Agerbo shared some tech gifts that you still have time to order before Father’s Day. Here are the products Mike…

Tech Talk: The Latest Fitness Trackers

GetConnected July 20, 2020

This week on Global BC’s Morning News, Mike Agerbo shared some new fitness trackers from Garmin and Fitbit along with some tech news. More details on the products Mike…

Rediscover Focus with Eno

GetConnected May 29, 2020

I get into the office at 8:30 in the morning with the best intentions.  I have a list of tasks that I am ready to crush by the end…

Tech Talk: Social distancing tech

GetConnected March 20, 2020

On this week’s Tech Talk on Global News BC, Mike Agerbo discusses the following items to help with dealing with self-isolation, working from home and keeping your tech clean…

Wearables: Implantable Tech

John Biehler March 26, 2019

Some wearable tech seems like science fiction (and is often inspired by it) but is available to use today. Implantables are exactly what you’d think: a type of “wearable”…

Tech Talk: Even more from CES

John Biehler January 15, 2021

Mike Agerbo shares some of his top technology picks from Consumer Electronics Show 2021 and the latest Samsung Smartphones on Global BC’s Noon News Hour. Products mentioned include: Vmed…

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