Tech year in review

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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It’s our tech year in review. We revisit the biggest stories of the year. Of course AI has dominated, with Open AI and ChatGPT, as well as the behind the scenes drama. Apple announced their first new products in years, the Vision Pro mixed reality headset, and Twitter burned to the ground.

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Tech year in review

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Tesla vandalism & Can AI boost productivity? 37:12

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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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Rising threat of cyber fraud & How AI is used by criminals and security experts 37:22

hace 27 días37:22

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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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Alexa+ and AI Assistants, Apple & Privacy in the UK 55:28

hace 5 weeks55:28

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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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Iphone users are selling their iPhones with TikTok already installed 29:35

hace 10 weeks29:35

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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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2025 Tech you should check out & TV artificial intelligence 35:57

hace 11 weeks35:57

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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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Google AI looking futuristic & Amazon Alexa is helping Canadians play their favourite Taylor Swift songs! 35:29

hace 16 weeks35:29

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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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Amazon has announced their own AI & Have you ever wanted to be a hologram? 37:00

hace 17 weeks37:00

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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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Black Friday deals & Social media ban in Australia 47:04

hace 19 weeks47:04

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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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US government breakup of Google & Will BlueSky beat out X? 51:56

hace 19 weeks51:56

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Mike Agerbo is joined by Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst and Graye Williams this week. Carmi and Mike look into the US government breakup of Google. Will they go all the way, and separate both the Chrome browser and their Android business? What does this mean for consumers? BlueSky is starting to eat X’s lunch. With over 20 million subscribers, they are growing exponentially since the election. Should Elon be worried? Mike also talks to the folks at GM and talks about the Chevy Silverado EV RST, a truck that has the range to haul, carry and go the distance. And of course, we check out the lates AI software in the Intel AI Segment!…

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Winter tire tech with Michelin & Has Netflix's ad-supported subscriptions worked? 56:01

hace 20 weeks56:01

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Mike is joined by tech experts Carmi Levy and Graye Williams this week to talk tech! We're talking winter tire tech this week with Michelin, and learning about the Michelin X-Ice Snow tires! We'll also learn about a cool AI tool that can upscale low resolution photos and images on our weekly Intel AI segment. Plus, did Netflix's experiment with ad supported cheaper subscriptions work? Tune in to find out!…

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Tesla's free month of Supervised Full Self Driving 31:13

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So much tech, so little time! Mike is joined by Graye Williams, tech expert this week. Tesla has offered all its drivers in North America a free month of Supervised Full Self Driving. Mike’s tried it out in his Model 3, and reveals the good the bad and the ugly! Exciting times in the e-reader world! Amazon has released several new Kindles, including a colour version! Mike sits down with Penny Panos, Amazon’s Head of Devices and Services to find out all the details. And finally, on the Intel Core Ultra AI Segment, Mike and Graye discuss OpenArt.AI, a super amazing tool to easily create images using your own as a base, or ones from scratch. So easy anyone can use it to create their own masterpieces.…

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Is the iPhone 16 worth the upgrade? 26:36

hace 26 weeks26:36

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Carmi Levy joins Mike to talk about the latest tech stories this week. After a couple weeks of use, they give their opinions on the new iPhone 16. Is it worth the upgrade? You’ll be surprised at the answer. Meta has shown it’s latest concept, the Orion AR Glasses. What can they do, and will they replace the smartphone? And finally AI solves the worlds biggest problem – printing spreadsheets so they don’t print out over 20 pages.…

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EU going after Meta for unfair Marketplace practices 20:41

hace 28 weeks20:41

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The European Union is going after Meta again for unfair Facebook Marketplace practices. Is it serious? It could cost 10% of their annual worldwide revenue if it goes badly – over 13 billion dollars. A new California bill is signed into law, forcing companies to make subscriptions just as easy to quit as it is to sign up! Will it spread to other states and countries? And ChatGPT has been messaging users unprompted… has it become sentient? Tune in and find out!…

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Intel and ASUS announce the future of AI in Berlin 19:31

hace 28 weeks19:31

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Mike ventures to Berlin Germany to attend IFA, one of the biggest tech trade show in the world. Intel is launching their new Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Processor with built in AI! He gets a chance to sit down with ASUS, one the leasing laptop makers in the world, to learn how this new chip design affects laptop design, and how AI will start playing a major role in computing! Make sure to listen to the entire podcast to find the secret words for the amazing contest happening this month!…

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Popular back to school gear! 19:20

hace 33 weeks19:20