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NFTs are continuing to take the Internet by storm. We explain what they are, how they work, and how you can invest in them. We a discuss the environmental impact, which is bigger than you'd expect.  We also speak with the CEO of a new startup revolutionizing the way electric vehicles, or EVs, are charged in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

The world is facing a computer chip shortage, dubbed Chipaggedon, that threatens the production of many popular consumer technology products. Melissa Chee, President and CEO of ventureLAB joins us to discuss how her company plans to help strengthen Canada's domestic hardware industry, instead of relying on imported chips.  Don't forget to tune into next week's show when we learn about an innovative new approach to charging electric vehicles that can save drivers time. 

Looking for a new lockdown DIY project? The GetConnected team recently built a high-end custom gaming PC right in our studio. This week, our resident PC build expert joins us on the show to to discuss the build and what you need to know about building your own.  Later in the show, we learn about cryptoart and why it's all the rage with investors, like Mark Cuban. 

The satellite technology behind Elon Musks Starlink internet service is cool, and it's bringing high-speed internet to users in remote areas in Canada and other parts of the world. But how does the service measure up for real users? Could it be the answer to bringing internet to every corner of the globe? Mike and John speak with one Canadian about his experience with the new broadband internet service.   

As we look to the light at the end of the tunnel of the pandemic, we'll continue to see new challenges and opportunities for both employees and employers. Looking beyond 2021, we'll likely see a move toward a hybrid work model where employees spend more time working remotely than they did before the pandemic, while still meeting in person from time to time. Speaking with Ed Rodriguez, General Manager for Canada of Citrix, makers of software solutions that enable enable remote and hybrid work models, we discuss how technology will support the new hybrid work model. 

As pandemic restrictions stretch on, many of us are working to build new workout routines. Aaron Fader, CEO of TUT Fitness joins Mike and John this week to introduce the company's revolutionary fitness tech, the TUT Trainer and TUT Rower. Developed in Canada, these devices offer an affordable full body workout at home with high intensity interval training (HIIT), resistance training, and time under tension training. Find out how TUT can change your home work outs and what the future holds for this innovative Canadian company as they take on giants in this space, like Peloton. Later in the show, we explore the the future of contactless payments with Mastercard. 

Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have found ways to cope with restrictions and social isolation with the help of technology. In this episode of the GetConnected podcast, Dr. Ron Baecker, Professor Emeritus in Computer Science at the University of Toronto, joins us to discuss his new e-book "The COVID-19 Solutions Guide." He shares unique tips and insights for coping with life in the COVID era.  Later in the show, Mike and John open up the mailbag and answer your tech questions! 

As Facebook faces more legal trouble from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), we explore the effects of monopolies on innovation. Joining Mike and John, Dr. Mahdiyeh Entezarkheir, Associate Professor of Economics at Western Ontario University, shares some surprising research that might make you look at monopolies in a whole new light.  Also in the show, John talks about his new favourite tech gadget. 

This week, Mike and John recap their CES experience. They discuss what worked and what didn't at the first-ever virtual Consumer Electronics Show.  Later in the show we look at how you can get free over-the-air TV using an HD antenna. Ted Kritsonis joins us to talk about the Tablo HD antenna. 

This week, we're unpacking our experience at CES 2021, the first-ever virtual Consumer Electronics Show. Although we're not attending the show in person this year, we're bringing you the hottest tech gadgets from the virtual show floor. Find out what we saw and what we're most excited about from household robots to rolling screens to a single-serve ice cream machine that uses recyclable pods.  Don't miss next week's show for more CES 2021 coverage. 

The annual Consumer Electronics Show starts on Monday but this year, it's going virtual! As one of the biggest technology trade shows in the world, CES has been brought together hundred of thousands of show attendees annually for over two decades. Steve Koenig, VP Research of the Consumer Technology Association, gives us an in-depth preview at how this year's event will deliver all of the tech without any of the germs.  Don't forget to tune in next week to hear all about the show and the most promising tech of 2021.

By 2024, NASA will launch the Artemis mission to explore more of the surface of the moon than ever before. On this week's show, we speak with NASA rocket scientist, Derek Dalle, about what it takes to execute a launch like this. Discussing the complex computing required to simulate every step of the mission, Derek tells us about how NASA is engineers are preparing for a safe and successful spaceflight that will land two astronauts on the moon's South Pole, which we know to have water. Earlier in the show, we welcome a UBC engineering professor to discuss how blockchain technology can help us distribute the COVID-19 vaccine safely given its strict temperature requirements. 

Technology moves fast and new trends emerge every year. As we move into 2021, Duncan Stewart from Deloitte joins us to chat about the company's 12th annual tech trends report. He shares valuable predictions about the new year's hottest trends and the impact they'll have on consumers and businesses. Tune in to learn about what we can expect from the evolution of virtual medicine, the health risks of 5G, and 8K television sets--yes, we're up to 8K now! Later in the episode, we speak with a Canadian company bringing technology innovation to the office lunch. 

It's our last episode before Christmas and we have some last minute holiday gift ideas. Pet lovers, we'll look at the best technology gifts for your beloved furbabies.  We also speak with Lesley Anderson from Ancestry.ca about how a subscription to the website and their AncestryDNA can help you understand your family tree. Lesley shares how using these tools together can help you learn about your genetic ethnicity and even find living relatives you might have never known about! Best of all, both of these items are part of our December giveaway and make unique gifts, so tune in to find out how you can win.  Finally, we get a blast from the past as we speak to John Falsetto from Corel Draw. If you haven't used this graphics software since the 90's, we'll tell you why it's time for a second look! 

Just in time for the holidays, members of the GetConnected team have curated tech gift guides for everyone on your list. Find the perfect technology gifts for little ones, globetrotters, photographers, DIY enthusiasts, videographers, outdoor adventurers, and smart home wizards. We've also got some great "baller tech" for the people on your list with more refined taste. Don't miss next week's episode where we'll speak with Ancestry.com to learn how their AncestryDNA and Ancestry.ca subscriptions help Canadians learn about their family history. 

We're all feeling a little nostalgic for happier times and there's no better way, in our opinion, to beat the pandemic blues than to enjoy a bit of classic gaming. This week, we speak with a company that produces classic arcade joystick and button gaming consoles. Find out how they've updated these cabinets to create an immersive experience and the great classic games that are available.  Later in the show, Ted joins us to help you create a multiple monitor set up for your home office and we open up the mailbag.  Don't miss out on next week's show where we're sharing our holiday tech gift guides. 

It's one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year and we've got your guide to the hottest tech deals. Marc Saltzman joins us to discuss what you should be on the lookout for on Cyber Monday.  Later in the show, we hear from Ted Kritsonis with a technology hack that's guaranteed to improve your Zoom calls: using your DSLR as a webcam. On next week's show, join us to learn about a hot home arcade console that will take you back to your teenage years. 

Wondering if you should update your Apple Mac computer to Big Sur? You're not alone! The hosts, joined by Graham Williams, discuss the new operating system and whether or not it's worth updating your system.  Later on the show, do you know how your winter tires work to keep you safe? We speak to Michelin to learn about the fascinating technology that's used in winter tires. 

One more thing from Apple for 2020. This week, the technology giant announced a new lineup of computers, the first with its own chip. The hosts discuss the silicon chip, the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini. We also talk about a big change coming to Google Photo and how it might affect you. 

A recent investigation revealed that that Canadian mall operator, Cadillac Fairview, captured the images of 5 million shoppers without their consent using facial recognition technology. Canada's Deputy Privacy Commissioner, Brent Homan, joins Mike and John to talk about the implications of this finding.   We also speak with a Vancouver company revolutionizing the way residential real estate is developed in urban areas. Making urban housing more livable, sustainable, and affordable, find out how Intelligent City uses advanced technology throughout the design and manufacturing process.