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Replacing both the Sonos Playbar and Playbase and supporting Dolby Atmos surround sound, the Sonos Arc is the hottest new sound bar for your television. We talk to Ted Kritsonis to hear about his first impressions and find out where the Sonos Arc really shines. We also speak to Peter Vogel to find out why the earth's magnetosphere is weakening and why we should care.

Several years ago, a Coronavirus swept through the U.S. and killed 1 million of the population it infected: pigs. We speak with Brian Jackson, CIO at Infotech Research Group, about the technology behind the biosecurity measures farmers implemented in response. These tools, including facial recognition scanners connected to commercial locks, may hold the key to managing COVID-19 infections in long term care homes and hospitals.

Is Jeff Bezos poised to take over the largest movie theater chain in world? We discuss the strategic implications of an acquisition with Forbes Senior Contributor, Enrique Dans. Brian Jackson, CIO at Infotech Research Group, also joins us to talk about the use of robots in hospitals.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to another epidemic: misinformation. Mike Agerbo and John Biehler speak with Philip Mai and Anatoliy Gruzd from Ryerson University's Social Media lab about their project, COVID19Misinfo.org. We also look at a specific case of misinformation, known as #FilmYourHospital, and how it spread through social media.

With the help of AI, Canadian researchers are working on a number of projects that could help in the fight against the novel coronavirus. We speak with Sasha Luccioni, Director of Scientific Projects at the AI for Humanity Department at Mila in Quebec, about the efforts to find treatments for COVID-19 and to optimize hospital equipment allocation based on predictions of infection rates.  

Forced to stay home due to the pandemic, Canadians are adjusting to a virtual way of life. We speak with Alex Fraser, VP of Western Operations at a Vancouver restaurant consultancy, about the effects of using third party delivery services on your favourite restaurants. We also get some practical information about accessing virtual health care during the pandemic and beyond from Dr. Richard Tytus, MD and CEO at WeCare. We cover everything from access to specialists to security in telehealth.

Looking for a unique DIY project to focus on during the COVID-19 pandemic? We talk with fellow tech nerd and digital nomad, Duane Storey, about building a tube amplifier for sound with a more musical quality. The perfect project for music lovers, making a tube amp will keep you busy and diving into the history of audio equipment. We also open the GetConnected mailbag and answer listener tech queries.

Using low-Earth orbit satellites, Starlink plans to bring Internet services to the masses, and especially remote areas. We speak with tech expert and columnist, Peter Vogel, to learn about the ambitious vision of the company. We also discuss the downsides of the project and its potential effects on the night's sky.

Want to feel more comfortable with digital technology and the internet of things? Author of You and the Internet of Things, Vicki McLeod joins us with a primer on the fundamentals of technology and smart devices. We chat about current technologies like video streaming, home networking, and ride sharing. We also discuss security and what users should be be aware of as they introduce connected home devices into their homes.

As COVID-19 spreads throughout Canada, health care facilities are experiencing significant shortages in personal protective equipment, or PPE. We speak with Tinkerine Studios, a Vancouver 3D printer manufacturer for education, about their work to shift their production to medical supplies. We also discuss whether a PhotoStick is worth it and alternatives that will help you back up your photos and videos.

With many of us spending more time at home, it's a great time to do a bit of digital housekeeping. Hosts Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery, and John Biehler discuss ways to organize and back up your photo library using the cloud and tools like Google Photo and Flickr. Later in the show, we speak with Phil Watkins from Intel and Chris Kostyuk from StudioCloud about how the special effects and animation industry is shifting to accommodate working from home.

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