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John runs down the latest technology stories, including a hack at Twitter, plus he tells us about an app that can spot an AI written essay.
Twitter users are jumping ship to Mastodon. Mike explains what it is and how it works and more
Elon Musk is looking at making big changes to Twitter, including adding a $8 verification fee & a new feature from Google
You can now search vintage computer files using DiscMaster. Plus how you can instantly add colour to your b&w photos with AI.
AI technology is making it possible to predict the risk of heart disease with a simple eye test, and Meta unveils a new virtual reality headset.
We’re learning just how much the controversial ArriveCan app is costing taxpayers. Mike Agerbo discusses that, and why the iPhone 14 won’t have a “mini”.
Robin takes us through exactly what Universal Control is and how to set it up on your Apple devices for a seamless experience.
Chrome OS Flex is a free solution from Google that allows you to turn almost any computer into a Chromebook. Upcycle that old laptop!
Adobe tried addressing a pain point with its Creative Cloud services by making a skinnier variant that would be less expensive to access.
Feeling overloaded with too many productivity tabs on your web browser? Shift thinks it has the solution to take all of it over to one single desktop app.
Microsoft recently released Windows 11 for free but not all computers can upgrade. We found a way to breath new life into older machines!
Mike Agerbo and John Biehler explain what a Cricut smart cutting machine is, and how it can help you with all your creative projects.
It’s standard practice to manage Gmail on a browser, but Kiwi lets you do it with multiple accounts via its desktop app for Windows and macOS.
The old adage of “you learn something every day,” applies to Skillshare, which aims to teach all sorts of talents to anyone who signs up.
Many kids like to draw and paint as a form of expression and learning, which they can pursue using the best drawing tools online.
It’s becoming easier to learn how to code, or build coding skills through a number of online platforms opening themselves up to all students.
Students often learn in the classroom, but online learning is taking on new dimensions, and Khan Academy has been at the forefront.
Are you frustrated by the types of ads you get served on Facebook? Well, there is an easy way to see & edit what is being served to you
Need to borrow some cash? Loanz is an online lender that can send up to $15,000 over to you in minutes if you qualify and read the fine print.
Apple’s annual developer conference featured software updates coming to pretty much every product in their lineup – we’ve got a recap
Whether you collected comic books in the past, or are immersed in the hobby today, the CLZ Comics app can keep them all organized.
History isn’t just for textbooks when centuries worth of newspapers are available online, and getting to them isn’t as hard as you may think.
Doing research can be tedious, or it could be fun when the resources are easier to find, and that’s largely what Core tries to do at no cost.
Fitbit’s new health & wellness tracker, Luxe, is available for pre-order. It’s a fitness tracker, but it’s a lot more than that too.
If you’ve ever come across an image in a file format you’ve never heard of, and can’t open it, you can use a quick tool to convert it.
Whether or not you’re working from home these days, and earning income in more than one currency, Wise may help you manage it all.
How much help would you accept to improve your writing ability? Grammarly says it can help fix your mistakes along the way.
It doesn’t usually take long to find a good word processor with so few options available, and that’s why Google Docs stands out
Apple has long positioned its iCloud service as a surefire way to back up and protect your data as an iOS or Mac user.
Most web browsers will have you leaving digital breadcrumbs behind, putting your online privacy up for grabs, but you have options.
A greater focus on user privacy is casting a bright light on messaging apps that keep a tighter lid on who you communicate with at all times.
Why is everyone leaving WhatsApp? And why are they going to the competitor, Signal? Find out more right here.
If you bought MS-DOS, Windows or Office products between 1998 and 2010, you may be eligible for up to $250 without a receipt
When you have no real experience with creating or designing graphics, you might appreciate a tool like Canva to do most of the work for you
What do you do if you need technical support and have a disability? Fortunately there are free services from key tech companies that can help
Apple’s “One More Thing” event unveiled 3 new personal computers and their new flagship processing chip, the M1.
It’s easier than ever to share and transfer files on both computers and mobile devices, and the best ones stand out for good reason.
PDFs are a ubiquitous file format that are easy to manage, unless you have to edit them, and that’s when you need a PDF editor.
Otter is a speech-to-text app and service that proves its worth, but should you start paying monthly to get all its Premium features?
Editing photos needs good tools, and Adobe bundles together its vaunted Photoshop and Lightroom programs into one subscription plan.
Microsoft Office has, in many ways, become synonymous with productivity, and for good reason. But is Microsoft 365 worth subscribing to?
There is a battle brewing between developers and the app stores that Apple and Google both manage. As you may have guessed, it’s over money.
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 block.
Breaking free of the Facebook Event habit isn’t easy but if you want another option, Eventbrite might be the ticket.
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
The Public Beta Program signup is now available to everyone to try out the beta software.
Miss kitchen parties in real life & video calls aren’t cutting it? A new platform hopes to solve that.
Great Canadian apps are discussed on Global News Tech Talk at Noon. Featuring Flipp, Converstory, Transit, Apollo and 1password.
For National Camera Day, Laura shares her secret apps for upping her Instagram photo game
GPS helps us outside, but what about helping us navigate indoors? New software can help
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