Apple has announced plans to launch a Mac trade-in program in its retail stores across the U.S and Canada. This joins existing programs offered for their other products like…
GetConnected has partnered with Google Canada to giveaway one of their latest generation Google Nest Mini smart speakers. The Google Nest Mini is now in its second generation and features much improved…
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…
In this week’s GetConnected Tech Talk on Global BC morning news, Mike was up bright and early to talk about Microsoft’s latest product announcements. He also shows off Dyson’s…
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…
With the speed at which information is disseminated online, print media in the age of technology continues to evolve. But is the print media model sustainable in the face…
“Careful, if you remove this account, its offline … yada yada yada. Do you want to continue?” My JAWS screen reader from Freedom Scientific reads me the warning loud…
Range anxiety is a real thing. But it’s not just something that is an electric vehicle phenomenon. It exists whether you’re driving a gas vehicle on a long road…
The iPad Air is bringing a huge jump in performance to Apple’s most popular model, along with some smart new hardware features that bring it inline with Apple’s iPad…
Robot vacuums have come a long way in the last 20 years. And while they are not quite ready to move out of the home and enslave humanity, the…
Zoom recently announced that it would example its reach. Google Nest Hub Max, Facebook Portal, and Amazon Echo Show will soon be able to support it. This is a…
John Biehler shows off some of the latest products and accessories from Microsoft that might be a perfect fit for back to school or work, including the Surface Go…
Google Lookout provides an amazing service: it uses computer vision to help the lives of those who are vision impaired. Lookout uses your smartphone camera lens to interpret what…
The large tech company Huawei is facing an interesting hurdle. With mounting pressure and U.S. sanction, they will no longer be able to make its Kirin chip by the…
From launches to The International Space Station all the way to sending up satellites to help improve the world’s bandwidth, it seems as if SpaceX is turning space into…
It seems like only a short time ago we published an article about Garmin being hit with a ransomware attack in which they ended up paying a hefty fee…
Dell has just launched its latest XPS Desktop and it is a powerhouse. Here is a quick overview of the features. A new 10th generation Intel® CoreTM processor-powered XPS…
Most of us have become used to hearing our friendly GPS voice telling us to “turn left in 300 metres” and “you have reached your destination”. GPS is great…
July looks to be a busy month for some great titles to be hitting Netflix. I am going to share with you which ones I am most excited for…
This week, Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) showcased a ton of new things coming to pretty much all their products. Don’t want to wait until the fall to get…
On this week’s GetConnected Video Podcast, is one of Canada’s Internet service providers faking their fibre content? We’ve also got two of Canada’s tech sweethearts talking about what Dads…
If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, then you are in for a treat. Bell has launched the first part of its 5G network….
I’m a big fan and collector of handheld video game consoles. Everything from the original GameBoy to the Nintendo Switch. Lately, there has been an influx of options that…
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ENTRIES. THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. GetConnected has partnered with Amazon Canada to give away the perfect prize for anyone with a lot of smart home gadgets in…
It’s getting down to the wire for those tech gifts. So we’ve brought some final gift suggestions to Global News Tech Talk today. Mike and Jennifer talk about a…
Smart devices for the home will be on the top of many lists if they aren’t already installed in your home. That’s why we’re bringing some extra gift ideas…
GetConnected has partnered with Alcatel Canada\ to give away a great prize that everyone can use. The Alcatel 3V Android-powered smartphone features a stunning 6.7″ HD+ Full View display, powered by award-winning…
8BitDo Arcade Stick X-Arcade Tankstick Arcade 1UP Pac-Man Counter-Cade This week on Global BC Noon News, John brought on some videogame controllers to help you relive those childhood classics….
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and there’s no better time to tell your dad how special he is. If you’re struggling with gift ideas that he will…
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…
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…
Mike shows off some high tech cleaning gadgets, plus he has the latest tech news, including how Coca-Cola is working to reduce its environmental footprint….
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…
It’s probably not a surprise that sanitizing gadgets is part of the narrative during a pandemic, but is this something meant to last, or just another passing tech trend?…
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…
In this episode of GetConnected AT WORK hosts, Mike Agerbo and Chris Pereira, welcome restaurateur Brandon Grossutti. Brandon gives us an inside look at how he’s disrupting the food…
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,…
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…
Konami is a name we all know and love from the gaming world. I have fond memories of playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the arcade. Titles such as…
Instagram has announced it will be creating a dedicated shopping page for businesses. With businesses still in recovery from the pandemic, this couldn’t have come at a better time….
TV streaming is taking over our living rooms, bedrooms, and basements. With all of the options out there you wonder why we need a traditional television service provider. The…
Happy National Camera Day! One day each year that commemorates the camera, it’s invention and my personal favourite to record and celebrate memories. I’m not a photographer but taking…
It didn’t take GM long to jump on the ‘mobile device’ ban wagon. Not 48 hours after Apple announces their partnership with BMW, GM is jumping on board with…
If you are a movie buff like I am, then you will notice the surge of old titles coming back. Recently you’re starting to see old movies from as early…
It appears as if WhatsApp is going to get a face lift. There is a new beta version of WhatsApp for iOS that contains some subtle changes to the…
Denon is coming to the market with their next wave of AVRs (Audio Video Receivers). This fresh lineup of 4 new receivers range inputs from 7.2 all the way…
This week on the APP SHOW video podcast, we marvel at what a young app developer is creating in Canada, using the Apple Swift programming language. His achievements even…
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…
Duncan Stewart is Deloitte Canada’s fortune teller in the areas of technology, media, and telecommunications. As Director of Research, Duncan’s primary objectives each year is to look forward to…
If your laptop is your primary computer, and you’ve been using it as the only screen to get work done at home, you may be doing it wrong. I…
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