Tech Talk: The end of airplane mode and Meta brings age verification to Facebook Dating
You’ll soon be able to talk on the phone when you’re flying in Europe. John discusses the end of airplane mode in the EU, plus Meta adds an age verification…
Tech Talk: Metaverse miscalculation, digital license plates & tracking your checked luggage
Airline carrier Lufthansa says it won’t stop you from tracking your checked luggage after all. Digital Living Expert Mike Agerbo has more on that, plus California makes digital license plates…
Tech Talk: Top technology stories of the week
Mike explains what the ‘Vegas Loop’ is, and discusses how Uber used aggressive tactics to break into the Canadian market….
Tech Talk: Immersive art and entertainment in Area15 + top tech news of the week
Mike runs down the week’s top tech stories, including a new way to pay for gas straight from your car’s dashboard. Plus, he tells us about an immersive art and…
Tech Talk: Father’s Day Gift Ideas for every budget
John shows off a range of Father’s Day gift ideas to suit every budget….
What Canadians can expect from the Wise card
Wise, the company who has built its brand on currency conversion and international accounts for everyone, has finally launched its payments card in Canada. If you’re not familiar with Wise,…
Best Coffee Gadgets & Technology for the Perfect Cup
Coffee is a serious subject. No longer just a question of pouring your morning cup from the coffee maker in the office, every caffeine addict now has their own highly…
Holiday Gift Guide: Outdoor Tech Edition
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 game…
Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Travel Tech Gadgets of 2020
While we may not be jetting off to exotic locations at the moment, traveling is still one of my favourite ways to spend my time and money. After spending most…
SpaceX Successfully Returns Crew to Earth
Seems like yesterday that SpaceX launched Crew Dragon to the International Space Station. In reality, it was back on May 30th from Kennedy Space Center on Falcon 9. Only one…
Perseverance Successfully Launches
At 7:50 am EST on July 30, 2020, the Perseverance successfully launched into orbit. It will spend the next 7 months in orbit and reach its destination on February 18th…
China set to launch to Mars July 23rd
Nestled between the United Arab Emirates’ and NASA’s launches to Mars is China’s own expedition. China’s Tianwen-1 is getting ready to set out to deep space in the next couple…
NASA Preps for Mars Launch
With the UAE launching it’s probe “Hope” into orbit this weekend, it’s time to look ahead as to what’s next for space exploration. NASA, for one, is planning on its…
A successful launch by the UAE This weekend to Mars
As written in a previous article, the United Arab Emirates has spent the last 6 years preparing for its launch to Mars. Yesterday that vision became a reality. At 5:58…
The UAE is Going to Mars
The United Arab Emirates is coming up on its 50th anniversary. and what better way to celebrate this milestone than to send a ship to Mars. 2020 is a hotbed…
International Travel Tech
On today’s Tech Talk on Global BC Noon News, John Biehler shared with Neetu Garcha his must-have tech for international travel. Here are the featured items: EPICKA All in One…
Samsung @ CES 2020
A highlight of every CES is always a visit to the sprawling Samsung booth. This year was no exception as they showcased a host of new products and innovations in…
Latest Travel Tech fresh from CES
Fresh from Las Vegas and the Consumer Electronics Show, on the Global BC Noon News, Mike shared some of his latest travel tech as well as a roaming service from…
Visiting Huawei in Shenzhen, China
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 invited…
Touring Huaqiangbei – the electronics markets of Shenzhen
One of the highlights of visiting Shenzhen is Huaqiangbei. It’s the world’s largest electronics marketplace. The entire district is dedicated to building after building of small stalls with vendors offering…
Finding Hidden Art in Paris
Recently, while in Paris for the Huawei P30 Pro launch, I had the chance to explore the city and seek out an almost hidden form of art that had been…
Personal Networking: TP-Link Deco M4, Kwilt 3 & RavPower Filehub
You’re stuck on transit, with no access to your phone to let a friend know you’re going to be a little later than you thought. Or, you’re on a work…
Car Accessories for Your Mobile Office
As technology enables remote working for more professions outside of real estate, insurance, and sales, more and more professionals use their car as a mobile office. On today’s Tech Talk,…
Tech for Travel: Organized, Hydrated, and Translated
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 the…