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The United States Supreme Court is hearing arguments on changing the fundamental free speech protections currently protecting tech companies from liability when it comes to user created content on their platforms. Where is this all headed? And can we police literally billions of pieces of content uploaded every year? We’ll also talk about digisexuals - people who feel more comfortable engaging with AI partners.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok. 

World governments are mandating that all new cars in the next 10 to 15 years need to be electric, but do we have enough charging station infrastructure, or even power to make this happen? We’ll talk with David Bibby at Hyperdrive to get the facts! Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok. 

It’s AI time again. Google announces it’s ChatGPT competitor, Bard. And in its first demo, it sh*ts the bed, wiping $100 million off of Google’s parent company’s stock. Microsoft joins forces with ChatGPT and integrates the technology into Bing. FInally, Intel joins us to talk why its time to put that 8 year old laptop you’ve been using out to pasture. Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with a company in Ottawa about a new food compostor, the Food Cycler, that can help deal with those smelly food scraps and divert them from going to the landfill. We also discuss all the recent tech layoffs and what is really going on at these companies. Netflix is going to soon be blocking your friends and family from being able to share your Netflix account passwords - we’ll talk about what this will mean to you and your account. All this and the latest tech news, plus our new contest!   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with the folks over at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to hear about some new virtual reality tech for sports fans. We also discuss how the A.I. system, ChatGPT, is now passing business and medical exams (not always with flying colours). We’ll then chat with the folks at TELUS about the Future Friendly program and some of the initiatives they are leading, including our latest contest where you can win a Samsung S22 Smartphone & a $500 donation to your favourite charity - make sure you visit our website for more information. All this and the latest tech news!   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk about how CNET has been caught publishing a large number of stories recently that were generated by artificial intelligence and the implications this has on the future of writing and journalism in general. We’ll discuss the latest gear that Apple unveiled this week including the new M2 powered MacBook Pros and the return of the HomePod (after Apple recently discontinued it). We also discuss how Taiwan works with Canadian companies and how many brands have a local connection you might not know. All this and the latest tech news.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss more of the tech they saw last week in Las Vegas at CES including a lot of the vehicle tech and their overall thoughts on the show. They also take a look at some of the latest developments with ChatGPT, the A.I. engine that is taking the world by storm and will soon get a huge update and a pro version - what does it all mean? All this and the latest tech news.    Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are in Las Vegas for the annual CES tech event. Formally known as the Consumer Electronics Show, we’ll discuss some of the things we’ve seen during the week here including ovens that use a.i. to detect what food is being prepared and prevent it from being overcooked. Car sensor tech that can keep you alert and monitor your stress level and adjust your route to find a better commute and a whole lot more.    Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler share their favourite tech from the past year and have an in memoriam for the tech that was killed off in 2022. John shares his experience building an astromech droid at Star Wars: Galaxies Edge at Disneyland during a recent vacation and the latest tech news on this New Years Eve edition.  Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with our longtime friend of the show, Peter Vogel about his annual list of digital cameras available in the marketplace and about how the camera landscape has changed over the last few years. We’ll also share some of our favourite last minute tech gifts along with some similar ideas from our good friend and broadcaster, Marc Saltzman - even if you don’t grab these for Christmas, it might be a good list to consider for Boxing Day sales. All this and the latest tech news.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest details about ChatGPT, the a.i. language tool that is sweeping the internet. We also talk with the folks from Zapbox.ca who are building the next generation of air filtration technology for buildings. During our recent trip to Las Vegas, we met the head of product for AWS Snowballs which are rugged computers for deploying cloud systems into the real world, like helping Ukraine backup their government infrastructure at the beginning of the conflict in that country. All this and the latest tech news.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are talking with the folks at Brainbox AI who use technology to consolidate all the systems in buildings (air conditioning, security, etc.) to make them more efficient, automated and cost effective. We also talk with the folks at Giant Bikes, one of the largest bike manufacturers in the world about what to look for in an e-bike. We’ll delve into the world of artificial intelligence again with the latest tool everyone is talking about, ChatGPT, which could replace your favorite search engine sooner than you know it. All this and the latest tech news.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are in Las Vegas to attend the Amazon AWS re:Invent conference. The event brings together people and partners who work with Amazon’s Web Services across many industries. We’re talk with the head of AWS Canada and what they are doing in Canada as well we talk to the folks at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (Toronto Raptors, Maple Leafs, Argonauts and much more) about how they are using technology to handle everything from player analytics to the fan experiences on and off the court.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with Seth Rutledge, a concept artist and Illustrator in the Film and Television industry, about the rise of artificial intelligence generated art and how it is and will affect the industry as far as jobs for newcomers to the industry. All this and the latest tech news.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss the latest developments in wifi technology, and the new standard you’ll start to see soon, Wifi 7. We’ll also talk to the founder of a company that has developed an interesting way to monitor your loved ones at home without them having to wear any kind of monitoring device so no worrying about keeping a smart watch charged or even remembering to wear one in the first place. All this and the latest tech news.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler try to keep up with all the news that happened this past week over at Twitter and Elon Musk’s purchase of the social media app. We’ll also talk with a Canadian company, Unitron, all about the latest tech inside hearing aids and they’ve come a long way! Mike shares his thoughts on iRobot’s latest robot vacuum that also mops at the same time. All this and the latest tech news.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss their ongoing adventures in virtual reality, this time taking a virtual desktop and collaboration app, Immersed VR, for a spin to see how it compares to Horizons Workrooms. A recent power outage gave Mike a good reason to test out his battery backup power system. We’ll also discuss some interesting things Honda is rolling out for the EV motorcycle community in Japan that could be the future of recharging. All this and the latest tech news.    Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with Seth Rutledge, a concept artist and Illustrator in the Film and Television industry, about the rise of artificial intelligence generated art and how it is and will affect the industry as far as jobs for newcomers to the industry. All this and the latest tech news.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler chat with team member Robin about a recent experience he had with an airtag found in his car sharing vehicle that wasn’t his. We also talk with the folks at Intel about their latest product launch around the 13th Generation processors and how long you can expect to use a computer before you might consider upgrading it. We close out the show with an update from the world of electric vehicles and cracking the 10 minute charge time - are we there yet? All this and the latest tech news.    Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss all the latest announcements that Meta (formerly Facebook) unveiled at the big VR event, Connect, this past week. A new Pro mixed and virtual reality headset and a slew of updates coming for collaboration and gaming in virtual reality. We’ll also break down all the new Microsoft hardware from their Surface event along with some very interesting tools coming to Office including an AI image generator to take those Powerpoint slides to another level. All this and the latest tech news.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.