Tech Talk: Facebook sues company that created fake accounts & CNET uses AI to write tech articles

Digital Living Expert Mike Agerbo runs down the top tech stories of the week, including why Facebook is launching legal action against a surveillance firm. Plus, an Ontario woman tracks…
Tech Talk: Facebook threatens to block news content in Canada

Facebook is warning Ottawa it is prepared to block news content in Canada over a proposed revenue-sharing bill. Digital Living Expert Mike Agerbo has more on that, plus he discusses…
Tech Talk: Samsung Fold 4 & Flip 4


Samsung is taking the lead in foldable phones with their new Fold 4 and Flip 4. Mike discusses them, plus he tells us about the latest venture from Amazon, and…
Tech Talk: New Kids Gadgets from Vtech


Starting things off, AJ Vickery riffs on Facebook’s rumoured rebranding and talks about an exceptional 12-year-old programmer who made over $400,000 selling NFTs. On to gadgets, AJ shows off two…
Tech Talk: Facebook launches Ray-Ban Stories


Mike shows off Ray-Ban Stories, smart glasses that capture photos and video. Plus, he runs down the week’s top tech stories….
Tech Talk: DIY STEM Kits


John shows off some DIY stem kits that teach electronics and coding, plus he runs down the week’s top tech stories….
Take Control of What Facebook Advertises to You



Are you frustrated by the types of ads you get served on Facebook? Have you turned off App Tracking and still get weird ads? Well, there is an easy, albeit…
Tech Talk: Custom 3D Printed Insoles & Sandals


You can now 3D scan your feet yourself and the FitMyFoot service will 3D print customized insoles and sandals from your scan data captured by their app. John Biehler shows…
Why Are People Leaving WhatsApp (for Signal)?


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, our…
Zoom is expanding to include a platform near you


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 big…
Off-Facebook Activity and your privacy


Facebook has been under the gun lately for a variety of reasons. Boycotts for big advertising is no doubt having an effect on its bottom line. There have also been…
How to use EventBrite instead of Facebook Events
Kicking the Facebook Habit™ isn’t easy, but it’s worthwhile. The less time and energy that you give Facebook, the better it is for you, for me, and for everyone on…
So, What Isn’t Banned on Social Media This Week?


On this week’s GetConnected Video Podcast, we talk about all the things that were banned on social media. Plus, we talk about why everyone is boycotting Facebook ads. We at…
The Facebook Boycott


Starting July 1st, Facebook could be short a few major advertisers. There are growing concerns with Facebook’s advertising practices and some have said enough is enough. Who’s taking part? Honda …
Cyberweek, Fonus Again, and Trapped in Facebook


On this week’s APP SHOW video podcast it seems that CyberMonday has become CyberWeek, which will probably become CyberMonth at some point. That just means more gadget deals for longer….
HP 14″ Chromebook & News


John discusses with Sonia another Facebook data breach, how thieves are using AI deepfakes to trick companies into paying fake invoices and the latest Chromebook from HP that is very…
Back to School tech, Telus Email Outage & More


This week on the GetConnected Podcast we’re covering: Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery and John Biehler discuss the latest tech news, including the fake and counterfeit products still on Amazon. 09:02…