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  • Tesla vandalism & Can AI boost productivity?

    Tesla vandalism & Can AI boost productivity?
    Mar 25 2025
    Tune in to the GetConnected Podcast! 🎙️ Join me, Mike Agerbo, and my cohost Carmi Levy as we dive into the biggest tech stories of the week. Our feature segment brings Michelle Biase, President and Managing Director of HP Canada, to the show, where we explore how AI can boost productivity—especially as we struggle with the effects of the daylight savings time change. Plus, we tackle the latest controversy surrounding Elon Musk’s involvement with the U.S. government and how it’s fueling a rise in Tesla vandalism across North America. And, we break down BYD’s groundbreaking EV charging technology, which could refuel a car as fast as a gas pump! Should Canada rethink its tariffs on Chinese EVs? We debate the future of electric vehicle competition. Don’t miss out—subscribe now and stay GetConnected!
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    37 min
  • Rising threat of cyber fraud & How AI is used by criminals and security experts

    Rising threat of cyber fraud & How AI is used by criminals and security experts
    Mar 12 2025
    In this episode of the Get Connected Podcast, we tackle some of the biggest issues in tech and security. Mastercard’s VP of Security Solutions, Amisha Parikh, joins us to discuss the rising threat of cyber fraud, how AI is being used by both criminals and security experts, and what Canadians can do to stay safe online. We also dive into the impact of new U.S. tariffs on physical media, the shift toward digital downloads, and Google's latest AI-powered initiative to improve subway safety. Plus, we break down the growing legal battle over Google's dominance in search and web browsers. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the future of cybersecurity, digital commerce, and tech policy!
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    37 min
  • Alexa+ and AI Assistants, Apple & Privacy in the UK

    Alexa+ and AI Assistants, Apple & Privacy in the UK
    Mar 4 2025
    Get Connected Podcast – March 4th, 2025 Hosts: Mike Agerbo & Carmi Levy In this episode of the Get Connected Podcast, Mike and Carmi dive into the latest tech news, covering major industry shifts and exciting product updates: Alexa+ & AI Assistants – Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa+ promises a smarter, more conversational voice assistant. Will it finally make digital assistants useful? Microsoft Ends Skype – After decades of service, Microsoft is shutting down Skype. The hosts discuss its legacy, why it lost relevance, and what this means for users. Apple & Privacy in the UK – Apple is removing end-to-end encryption in the UK rather than complying with government demands for a backdoor. A big win for privacy advocates? iPhone 16E & Apple’s First Modem – Apple introduces a new budget-friendly iPhone with flagship-level power and its first-ever in-house modem. What does this mean for Apple’s future? Tech Accessories & Startup Success – A conversation with Noah Dentzel the founder of Nomad, a company making high-end accessories for Apple devices. Tune in for insights, expert opinions, and a behind-the-scenes look at the evolving tech landscape! 📍 Listen & Subscribe: GetConnectedMedia.com
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    55 min
  • Iphone users are selling their iPhones with TikTok already installed

    Iphone users are selling their iPhones with TikTok already installed
    Jan 30 2025
    Fast times in the tech world! Iphone users are selling their iPhones with TikTok installed to desperate users on eBay, Netflix is increasing their prices again, and the world changed overnight with the announcement of a new AI model called Deep Seek, plunging stock markets around the world. And on the lighter side, Mike Agerbo and Carmi Levy look through the top Alexa commands and questions for 2024.
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    30 min
  • 2025 Tech you should check out & TV artificial intelligence

    2025 Tech you should check out & TV artificial intelligence
    Jan 21 2025
    Mike’s back from CES with a review of some of the cool tech coming out in 2025. Marc Saltzman joins him to talk robots, health gear and much more. Frank Lee from LG talks about the latest in TV AI and we also will get the latest AI tip of the week!
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    36 min
  • Google AI looking futuristic & Amazon Alexa is helping Canadians play their favourite Taylor Swift songs!

    Google AI looking futuristic & Amazon Alexa is helping Canadians play their favourite Taylor Swift songs!
    Dec 18 2024
    Mike and Carmi Levy go from AI to Taylor Swift this week! Google is releasing a new AI engine that will make the AI we use now look like tools from the stone age. Amazon Alexa is helping Canadians play their favourite Taylor Swift songs, and you’ll be blown away by the numbers of listens. Is bigger better? Amazon has released two new giant Echo Shows that can be art frames and smart home hubs that hang on your wall. And we’ll dive deep into AI PC’s with Asma Aziz, Country Manager for Intel Canada. Her experience in the tech world makes this a must listen!
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    35 min
  • Amazon has announced their own AI & Have you ever wanted to be a hologram?

    Amazon has announced their own AI & Have you ever wanted to be a hologram?
    Dec 13 2024
    This week, Mike is in Vegas for the big AWS Re:Invent Conference, where he’s learning all about the latest in cloud and AI advances. Big news, Amazon has announced their own AI – Nova! Mike talk about some of its capabilities, including almost magical abilities to create realistic video clips from simple text prompts. He also speaks with Eric Gales, AWS’s Canadian Country Manager about where AI is headed, and what we should all be doing to take advantage of it’s capabilities. He’ll also speak to the man behind their partnership with the Halo Project, who’s mission is to rid the world of land mines. Finally, have you ever wanted to be a hologram? The tech is here now, and it’s incredible. And of course, we have the Intel Core Ultra AI segment of the week!
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    37 min
  • Black Friday deals & Social media ban in Australia

    Black Friday deals & Social media ban in Australia
    Nov 29 2024
    This week it’s all about Black Friday deals! We have Intel’s Sam Saif to tell us about the hot deals in Intel AI PC’s, and what to look for in your next laptop or desktop PC. Carmi Levi comes on the program to talk about the new social media ban in Australia for kids under 16, and can that happen in Canada? Also, Elon Musk wants your medical data! Will you give it to him? And finally we have an amazing AI video editing tool that will make creating videos easy and fast on our weekly AI segment!
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    47 min