Episodes
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!
Published 11/18/24
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...
Published 11/12/24
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.
Published 10/05/24
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!
Published 09/27/24
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!
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Published 09/23/24
Mike is joined by Marc Saltzman, one of Canada’s leading tech journalists to talk about back to school gear. One of the busiest times for tech, Marc walks us through some exciting tools that will help any student excel. From AI, to a printer that won’t break the bank when it comes time to refilling, this is a must listen to show for any student or parent!
Published 08/17/24
Mike dives into the world of robot lawn mowers, with one of the leading robotic mower companies, Husqvarna. Did you know that they’ve been making robot mowers longer than robot vacuums? Who knew? Tune in to find out when this over 400 year old company started their robot journey and where it’s all headed! You still mowing your lawn the old fashioned way? Like a sucker?? Getting a robot to do it is more affordable than you think!
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Published 08/10/24
Mike visits the largest show dedicated to the world of AI – VivaTech Paris. 150,000 visitors from around the world come to learn about the latest in AI developments. Mike travelled with ScaleAI, a non profit organization who’s mission is to promote Canada AI startups and leaders to the world. He talks to them about this mission, and two other amazing AI companies from Canada – Theory and Practice, and Au-Zone. From helping the oceans, to helping large retailers reduce waste, you’ll learn how...
Published 06/01/24
Host Mike Agerbo talks to Carmi Levy about the growing trend of AI influencers, and how some generations don’t really care that they are not human. They also talk about Huawei “secretly” funding research in the US, and do we have the right to turn off the Facebook news feed?
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Published 05/18/24
Mike talks with Michael Clive, Weber Grill Master about new griddle tech. New flattop griddles that don’t rust? What magic tech is in play here? We’ll dive down into this delicious topic!
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Published 05/11/24
As the US/China tech war escalates, there’s now talk of the US government banning DJI drones, made by China. As the leading drone manufacturer in the world, what does that mean for US consumers? We also dive into autonomous driving. Automakers are increasingly being investigated by the US government over crashes and fatalities. Where are we now, and what does the future look like? Finally, a look at a major cyber attack against London Drugs, a major Canadian retailer that’s been knocked...
Published 05/04/24
The United States and China are at it again! China has asked Apple to pull 4 messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Telegram from the Chinese App store, and Joe Biden has given TikTok less than a year to find a buyer. We also get our retro geek on, Apple has allowed retro game emulators into the App Store… but for how long?
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Published 04/27/24
Tesla settle a lawsuit from a family of a man who died while playing video games with the self driving feature turned on. What does it mean for the future of autonomous vehicles? The Canadian government announces it’s investing 2.4 billion dollars into AI. What does that even mean? Nasa to develop a time standard for the moon, and many more tech stories of the week!
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Published 04/13/24
Mike and Carmi Levy cover this weeks top tech stories! Google Incognito private browsing not so private? Google forced to delete billions of data records of users. Amazon ditches their Just Walk Out technology from their retail stores, and Apple agrees the RCS texting standard… will that mean blue bubbles for messages for Android phone suers?
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Published 04/06/24
Mike details his story of getting scammed on Facebook Marketplace this past week. How did it happen, and what are some of the telltale signs you need to know about to avoid it happening to you!
Published 03/30/24
The US Department of Justice is going after Apple for anti-competitive practices. Mike and Carmi make comparisons with the DOJ’s attempt to breakup Microsoft in 2010. Mike also learns about tire technology for EV’s and learns how Michelin is working to have tires that are made from 100% recycled and renewable materials by 2050. Can they do it?
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Published 03/23/24
Mike talks to Alexis Garcin, CEO of Michelin North America, about innovation in tire technology. He also dives into the proposed TikTok ban in the US. Will the ban happen? If so, who would buy it, and will the Chinese government let that happen?
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Published 03/16/24
Mike talks with Dwayne Benefield from TELUS on how they are bundling popular streaming services to save customers money. Just like cable TV of old! He’ll also talk to Mastercard about password fatigue for Fraud Prevention month
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Published 03/09/24
Mike dives into the future of fast food. Wendys’ touted their new digital menu boards that could incorporate surge pricing, like Uber raises prices when it’s busy. How does this work? And are consumers ready? And is the Apple car dead? Was it ever really going to be a thing?
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Published 03/02/24
With the latest glitch with Wyze security cams, giving users access to other people’s video feeds, how do you protect your cloud footage from prying eyes? We’ll also talk about AI and chatbots going off the rails. Who’s responsible for bad information when they do?
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Published 02/24/24
We all use ride-share and delivery apps, but what is the cost? They lose billions of dollars for their shareholders, and some exploit their workers. Where is the truth of the dream? We’ll explore a new personal finance app called Wilbur that can help you earn extra money in your spare time.
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Published 02/17/24
Mike is in Costa Rica, visiting Intel’s design and manufacturing facility. Why are they there? What are they making? It’s a fascinating story! He’ll talk with the people who make the chips, how Intel is moving smart cities forward, and the steps they are taking to make their company more inclusive.
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Published 02/03/24
Mike is talking with Brian Jackson from the Infotech Research Group about the new Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset. Will Apple be successful with a new line of hardware, will it change the AR/VR industry? He’ll also have Carmi levy on to talk about the latest online scams, and how you can protect yourself. Finally, he talks with TELUS about their foray into helping consumers with home automation!
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Published 01/27/24
Samsung has announced their new Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphones, packed with some useful AI tools. Have we gotten past the minor iterations of speed and feeds to actual new useful technology in our handheld devices? Mike also has his good tech friend Carmi Levy to do a final CES tech roundup!
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Published 01/20/24