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Huawei FreeBuds 3 Wireless Earbuds Review

Stephen Fung May 13, 2020

The time of the smartphone audio jack is rapidly coming to an end. But that doesn’t mean that we simply let manufacturers off the hook if they don’t at…

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…

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G – Accessibility Review

Gary Steeves August 18, 2020

One of life’s little challenges, when you’re blind like me, is to find a fully accessible smartphone.  Here, I’m checking out Samsung’s mid-range A71 5G phone.  It features a…

Samsung Unpacks NEW Galaxy S21 Series Smartphones

Stephen Fung January 14, 2021

Leave it to Samsung to pre-empt an entire Consumer Electronics Show to do their own event. Samsung Unpacked just happened, and that means the NEW Galaxy S21 series is…

Things you didn’t know your Apple Watch could do

Erin Lawrence December 29, 2020

Apple Watch is more than just a killer smart watch; it’s a very smart mini-computer that can do many things you probably don’t even know about. Control your Apple…

iPhone 12, 12 mini, Pro, and Pro Max are here

Graham Williams October 14, 2020

With the launch fo the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple has landed the idea that 5G is here around the…

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…

Thinking of getting Kindle Unlimited? Here’s what you need to know

Ted Kritsonis August 14, 2020

Amazon calls it “binge reading” when referring to Kindle Unlimited, its eBook subscription service, but it depends on what you want to read. The concept of an all-you-can-read platform…

Pulse SMS is a premium Android texting app. Here’s what you need to know

Ted Kritsonis October 16, 2020

Android is a pretty open mobile operating system, leaving each phone manufacturer to use its own texting app. Pulse SMS serves as a unifying app that could work across…

Jabra Elite active 75t, a worthy adversary to your In-Ear headphones?

Ged Smyth June 29, 2020

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…

Google Pixel 4A: The Accessibility Review

Gary Steeves September 29, 2020

Today I’m taking a look at the newest phone in the Pixel family, the Pixel 4A.  This is Google’s latest mid-range offering.  The Pixel 4A is powered by the…

Kobo Plus is an eBook buffet: Here’s what you need to know

Ted Kritsonis August 7, 2020

If you’re on the hunt for a service that can offer as many eBooks as you can lay your eyes on, Kobo Plus is the newest kid on the…

It Can Charge Your Laptop Too? – Logiix Piston Power USB Power Delivery Series

Stephen Fung September 21, 2020

USB power banks have become ubiquitous with the wide adoption of smartphones, tablets, and other devices that seek a source of power when depleted. It’s challenging to find a…

Hands On: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Mike Agerbo September 11, 2020

I’ve seen the future, and its folding like a Christopher Nolan film. Samsung has released updated versions of both their Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold Phones in…

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Canada’s Must Have Black Friday Deals

Stephen Fung November 27, 2019

On Today’s Global News Tech Talk the wallets become lighter yet again as Canada’s biggest weekend of shopping is happening this Friday. Mike and Sonia discuss all of the…

Samsung Buds Live or Apple AirPods Pro – Which One is Right For You?

Stephen Fung October 19, 2020

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…

Shootout at the App Store Corral

John Biehler August 18, 2020

There is a battle brewing between game/app developers and the app stores that Apple and Google both manage. For a while now, Apple and to some extent, Google have…

Why Are People Leaving WhatsApp (for Signal)?

Stephen Fung January 19, 2021

As privacy and security become front of mind, messaging apps like WhatsApp are going under the microscope. Even though many of us communicate thoughtfully with our friends and family,…

LG V60 ThinQ 5G Review

Ted Kritsonis June 5, 2020

Are two screens always better than one? LG thinks so, as the V60 ThinQ marks its second attempt at a smartphone sporting a second functional display. Dual-screen phones aren’t…

How To Use Signal Messenger

Graham Williams July 10, 2020

It’s become more clear every day that engaging with any Facebook property isn’t good for your privacy. Removing the Facebook app is a good start to reducing the amount…

Samsung Unpacks New Galaxy Buds PRO Wireless Earphones and What Are SmartTags

Stephen Fung January 14, 2021

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…

Five Technologies Apple Must Improve in 2020

Graham Williams June 21, 2020

I had a friend say to me “you’re not in the Apple ecosystem, you ARE the Apple Ecosystem”, which is to say that while Apple gear is my weapon…

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HUAWEI’s Latest Products Make Us Poorer

Stephen Fung February 27, 2020

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona isn’t happening. But the Chinese mobile giant, HUAWEI, carries on with product announcements for all its new products. They’re pushing through with launching…

Why Ampere’s Unravel AW+ Wireless Charging Pad is Better than Apple’s AirPower

Stephen Fung October 6, 2020

When Apple announced the AirPower charging pad, many wallets were ready to pay. The appeal of a tiny walled garden for your Apple Watch, iPhone and AirPods, that provided…

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Apple Gear for Creative Pros

Stephen Fung November 20, 2019

On Today’s Global News Tech Talk, our wallets become a little lighter as we look at some of the latest Apple products. These are products that are geared toward…

Visiting Huawei in Shenzhen, China

John Biehler June 25, 2019

Recently, myself and Mike Agerbo (along with a number of other Canadian tech journalists) travelled to Shenzhen, China to see first hand Huawei’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities. We were…

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,…

iOS 14 Brings Familiar Features to Apple Ecosystem

Graham Williams June 22, 2020

iOS 14 feels like Apple took a look around at Google, Facebook, and Huawei and said: “those look like some great ideas… do you mind if we take them…

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A New Apple iPad and a Cornucopia of Accessories

Stephen Fung October 16, 2019

On this week’s Global News Tech Talk, Mike talks to Jennifer Palma about all the latest 7th generation Apple iPad. And to go with that brand new iPad is…

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…

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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New Tile Trackers Unleashed on Missing Gadgets

Stephen Fung October 10, 2019

Do you occasionally lose or misplace things? Have you ever put your smartphone or remote control down, only to find it days later, or not at all? Then you…

The iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max are finally here

John Biehler November 13, 2020

Mike takes the wraps off Apple’s latest iPhone 12 iterations, the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. https://youtu.be/5VtTKWru-ak Big vs Small Let’s start off talking about…

Belkin’s Boost Charge 3-in-1 Wireless Charger Gives Us What Apple Doesn’t

Stephen Fung September 25, 2020

Apple’s eco-system provided us with the iPhone, then the AirPods, and then the Watch. They also offered a mess of charging cables on our nightstands. And while Apple promised…

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Bluetooth Headphones, Samsung Fingerprint Security Issues, and Volvo Goes Electric

Stephen Fung October 21, 2019

On this week’s Monday edition of Global News Tech Talk, we send in GetConnected tech expert, John Biehler, to give Global TV’s Sonia Sunger an update on the latest…

Add Some Height to Your Music with ATMOS and Tidal

Ged Smyth June 5, 2020

Streaming apps are everywhere you look. Between Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others, it seems hard to stand apart from the crowd. So how do you differentiate yourself?…

Huawei P30 Pro and Huawei Watch GT on Tech Talk

GetConnected April 5, 2019

On this week’s Tech Talk, John Biehler brings us an exclusive look at the newly released Huawei P30 Pro and Huawei Watch GT! Huawei’s newest products have been acclaimed for their…

Google unveils new products aimed at being value buys

Ted Kritsonis October 1, 2020

Google announced a quartet of new products at its virtual “Launch Night In” event, and one of the underlying themes was that they weren’t obscenely expensive. It likely won’t…

New York MTA Asks Apple to Make iPhone Unlock Easier

Ged Smyth August 11, 2020

New York MTA (transit agency) has asked Apple to make it possible for iPhone users unlock their phones without removing their masks. With the pandemic continuing to wreak havoc,…

Instagram Reels takes on TikTok for Short Video

Ged Smyth August 5, 2020

TikTok has hit the scene recently and has gandered some controversy. An app that is centered around a short video with music has taken over social media. TikTok however…

House of Marley goes to 100 percent recycled

Ged Smyth July 9, 2020

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…

Google Pixel 5 5G Unboxed – Redefining the Flagship Smartphone?

Stephen Fung October 16, 2020

The simultaneous launch of two new Google Pixel series smartphones has Android fans excited and slightly confused. For starters, the Google Pixel 5 series is considered a flagship phone….

August Contest: Win a Samsung Galaxy A71 Smartphone

GetConnected July 31, 2020

This August, we’re giving away the Samsung Galaxy A71 Smartphone, valued at $549 Cdn. This Android-powered smartphone has quad cameras, 128GBs of storage, and a beautiful 6.7-inch screen. To…

How to: Make the Most of iOS 14 – Tips & Tricks

Erin Lawrence December 10, 2020

Apple has recently launched its new version of its operating system; iOS 14. As with many Apple software iterations, there’s lots of things it can do that the company…

Apple launches AirPods Max Over-Ear Headphones

John Biehler December 8, 2020

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…

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…

First Looks: TCL 10L and 10 Pro Smartphones

GetConnected July 13, 2020

One of the biggest players in the television world has turned their attention to much smaller screens. The TCL 10 Pro and 10 L are the first batch of…

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A Wearable Wednesday With Tile, Samsung, and Focals by North

Stephen Fung October 23, 2019

On this week’s Wednesday edition of the Global News Tech Talk, Mike gets smart with wearable tech and products that help you find them (when they get lost). Sonia…

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…

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