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John Biehler May 4, 2022

Still looking for a gift for mom, and not sure what to get? Think tech! Mike Agerbo shows us some gadgets that will make great gifts….

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Chrome OS Flex is a free solution from Google that allows you to install Chrome OS temporarily on top of your current OS while running from a thumb drive, or…

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John Biehler March 23, 2022

Digital lifestyle expert Mike Agerbo shows off some tech gadgets you might want to consider adding to your bedtime routine….

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Digital lifestyle expert Mike Agerbo shows off some handy high-tech gadgets to have by your bedside….

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John Biehler shows off some DIY tech projects that will get your kids excited about STEAM as well as a some of the latest tech news….

Tech Talk: Black Friday tech deals

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Mike runs down some Black Friday tech deals, plus he has the week’s top tech stories….

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It’s standard practice to manage a Gmail account on a web browser, but Kiwi lets you do it with multiple accounts via its desktop app for Windows and macOS. Desktop…

Google Pixel 6 Pro review

Ted Kritsonis October 25, 2021

If you’re thinking this is the same old Google Pixel phone, you’d be mistaken, because the Pixel 6 Pro bears little resemblance to its predecessors. After sticking to a largely…

Tech Talk: New products from Google Nest

John Biehler September 23, 2021

Mike shows off the latest Google Nest products, including their new wireless security camera and doorbell….

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John runs down the week’s top tech stories, including some important information for anyone who owns an older Kindle eBook….

Tech Talk: More tech-savvy Father’s Day gift ideas

John Biehler June 9, 2021

From waterproof shoes to an ‘unlosable’ wallet, Mike Agerbo runs down some of the coolest Father’s Day gifts for the tech-savvy dad….

Google Pixel Buds A-Series Are Coming to Canada

Stephen Fung June 3, 2021

Google’s Pixel Buds have never had the mass market frenzy that Apple’s AirPods have. But it has allowed the Mountain Valley company to try new things. One might argue that…

Google Docs: It’s free, but is it worth your time?

Ted Kritsonis February 19, 2021

It doesn’t usually take long to find a good word processor because so few options dominate the landscape, and that’s why Google Docs stands out. Google has built up Docs…

Tech Talk: High-tech Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

John Biehler January 29, 2021

Mike shares some tech-inspired gifts your Valentine will love on Global BC’s Noon News Hour….

Tech Talk: Ways to use technology to improve your bathroom

John Biehler December 30, 2020

Mike shares some fun high-tech gadgets for your bathroom, along with ways you can upgrade your space with smart home technology. Products discussed include: Philips Satinelle Advanced Wet and Dry…

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Erin Lawrence November 18, 2020

With social distancing and remote interactions forming the basis of our ‘new normal’ it might feel tough to stay connected to family and friends. Fortunately technology can help! There are…

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John Biehler October 26, 2020

Need a new device to connect to your TV and stream video? Tech expert Mike Agerbo runs down your options, plus he shares the week’s top tech stories….

The NEW Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker Unboxed and Setup

Stephen Fung October 5, 2020

Canadians officially get their shot at owning the new Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker this week. This latest Google-powered smart speaker is the company’s latest push to adopt the Nest…

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 shock…

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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 been…

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Ged Smyth August 18, 2020

Browsers are always trying to improve the security of your browsing. With Chrome 86 coming in October, Google plans on helping you mitigate risky text boxes. Protecting your passwords and…

Google Lookout Gets Several New Updates

Ged Smyth August 13, 2020

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 it…

Why You Need a Google People Card

Ged Smyth August 12, 2020

From movie factoids to the latest on your favourite celebrities, Google is a fountain of information. Now the tech giant is adding to its toolkit with People Cards, a great…

Google Docs Gets a Mobile Upgrade

Ged Smyth August 7, 2020

Google Docs has become a platform we all enjoy. It provides seamless and real-time document interaction. This suite of programs has helped those in remote working environments collaborate on projects…

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Ged Smyth August 4, 2020

Monday started off with a bang in the tech world. Google made a substantial investment into ADT to commence a long term partnership. As a result, ADT stock rose 65%…

Google Pixel 4a: The next generation of Google Pixel

Mike Agerbo August 3, 2020

Today, Google announced its follow up to the Pixel 3a smartphone with the new Google Pixel 4a. The Pixel 4a will be Google’s lower price point offering for the latter…

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 download…

Tech Talk: Smartphone Accessories & Pixel Buds 2

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This week on Global BC’s Noon News Hour, Mike Agerbo shared some new accessories from Logiix and the new Pixel Buds from Google. More details on the products Mike mentioned:…

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Ged Smyth July 3, 2020

It wasn’t that long ago that Google made the news by purchasing fitbit, a popular wearable fit technology. 2.8 billion dollars Canadian was the price tag and everything seemed lovely….

Google Acquires the Smart Glass Company North

Ged Smyth July 2, 2020

Google has acquired the company North, a Canadian tech company based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. They make smart glasses called Focals. But what does this new partnership mean for North and…

Fight COVID Cabin Fever with Virtual Reality

Stephen Fung April 19, 2020

On this week’s APP SHOW video podcast, we explore great topics to help you deal with and adapt to the current reality. We’re talking with a COVID-19 survivor, tech analyst,…

This week in tech news: Easter Edition

GetConnected April 13, 2020

Mike Agerbo runs down the big tech stories of the week, including what major tech companies are doing to aid in the fight against COVID-19 on Global BC’s Morning News….

CLOSED – Win the Newest Google Nest Mini

GetConnected March 2, 2020

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 audio…

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Stephen Fung December 23, 2019

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 number…

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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 great…

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On this week’s APP SHOW video podcast it seems like everyone is getting hacked. First, 1000s of Disney+ accounts have been compromised and are now being sold on the dark…

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Black Friday Deals and Fonus Breaks Smartphone Plans

Stephen Fung November 25, 2019

Black Friday is coming up this week and the GetConnected Video Podcast reviews some of our favourite deals in Canada. We also discuss one of Canada’s newest mobile carriers, Fonus,…

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Stephen Fung November 4, 2019

In our Monday Global News Tech Talk segment today, Mike chats with Sonia about Google’s acquisition of FitBit. We also touch on the launch of Apple TV+ in Canada, and…

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Stephen Fung October 3, 2019

In the latest APP SHOW video podcast from September 29, 2019, we talk to McDonalds about some of the innovative technologies they are employing to engage and hire for their…

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Google Rumors, Huawei Without the Play Store and More!

Stephen Fung September 26, 2019

We’re back with the APP SHOW video podcast for September 22, 2019. In this episode, we ponder that it means for Huawei’s latest smartphone, which will be launching without the…

Smarter Home Security

John Biehler September 12, 2019

This week we featured a number of products to increase your home security. The Schlage Encode Smart Wifi Deadbolt, the Google Nest Cam Outdoor camera and the Google Nest Hub…

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