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App Show Canada’s friendliest tech expert Mike Agerbo is expanding his radio presence with The App Show, which rates the latest apps and unlocks software secrets for smartphones, tablets, TVs and more.
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AI for good

AI for good

2023-09-0340:02

With many apprehensive about the fast paced growth of AI, a few feel good stories. From an AI based app that can analyze baby’s crying to let you know what’s wrong, to a Regina stroke victim that recovered her voice through a brain implant and artificial intelligence.
Who owns AI Art

Who owns AI Art

2023-08-2739:391

This week, Mike explores the world of AI art and asks the question – can AI art be copyrighted? Well, there’s actually an answer according to a US judge!
Chips for your body

Chips for your body

2023-08-2039:55

This week, Mike Agerbo explores how some people are getting microchips implanted in their body to wirelessly unlock the doors in their lives.  He also looks at the darker side of AI tools, and how one school district is using ChatGPT to help them identify what books to ban in their libraries.
This week, Mike Agerbo looks into a study the Pentagon is conducting on using AI to detect anti-social behaviour. On a lighter side, he’ll give listeners some fun hacks on what to do with old smartphones that may be sitting in a drawer.
This week, Mike Agerbo talks to the founder of Hippocratic AI, a company that looks to use AI to expand healthcare interactions with patients, with accuracy and solid bedside manner! We also check in on the Threads and Twitter (or should we say X) war.
AI Tools for everyone

AI Tools for everyone

2023-07-3038:55

This week, Mike Agerbo is in New York City attending the Amazon Web Service Summit, checking out the latest tools and advancements in Artificial Intelligence. Not happy with spread of self checkouts in retail stores, Amazon has a solution that uses just your palm, and some cool AI to help improve your golf swing. 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 share his favorite travel apps to save money, and gear that he takes with him on his journeys. Also, will Apple pull FaceTime and iMessage if the U.K. government passes their new security bill? Can't get enough of The AppShow and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the AppShow podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss more technology on the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.
This week, Mike Agerbo looks in on the actors strike and how AI is a major sticking point in their demands. Also OpenAI is getting sued for the way they ingest their information – a class action suit has been opened against them, and ChatGPT.
This week, Mike Agerbo and Graye Williams take a look at Threads, the new micro blogging platform from Instagram. Can it give Twitter a run for its money? A lot of people are hoping so, but what are the business realities of making it successful?
This week, Mike Agerbo talks to some up and coming tech startups in Canada, and how they’re using Amazon Web Services to grow fast. Plus, you’ll get Mike’s top Google Chrome hacks to make browsing even better.
Make your TV smarter!

Make your TV smarter!

2023-06-2540:47

This week, Mike Agerbo gives out his top SmartTV hacks, to male your TV just a little bit smarter! He also talks with the people at JD Powers about banking app satisfaction in Canada. Which banks scored highest? How did your bank do?
This week, Mike Agerbo explores the world of app delivery drivers and how little they get paid on average. He also gives his Top 5 Smart Home tech hacks! And thinking of travelling, and what a fair exchange rate for your currency conversions? There’s an app for that! Can't get enough of the AppShow and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the AppShow podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the GetConnected Podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.
This week, Mike Agerbo talks with tech journalist Marc Saltzman about his hand on time with the new Apple Vision Pro glasses. Running out of juice for your smartphone? Mike gives you his top 5 battery saving hacks.
This week, Mike Agerbo askslooks at the question – is world of streaming. With the massive consolidation happening, becoming like TV of old? Consolidation is gripping the streaming giants. Who will remain? Also, our top 5 wifi hacks to give your internet a little extra love in your home!   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 explores all the Amazon Prime benefits you’re paying for, but not using! He’ll also dig into the massive 1.2 billion dollar fine that Facebook is staring down, and why we should care! Can't get enough of the App Show and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the App Show podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss more technolgy on the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.
Bad ChatGPT

Bad ChatGPT

2023-05-2140:14

This week, Mike Agerbo check out Apples new accesbility features, that seem to work like magic. He also explores the darker side of ChatGPT and how it can be used for evil. Plus, the Android TV box you got on Amazon might be spying on you!   Can't get enough of the App Show and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the App Show podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss more technolgy on the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.
Google time

Google time

2023-05-1439:03

Google has announced new gear and is going all in on AI. A new folding phone/tablet, an inexpensive Pixel phone and a new home tablet that doubles as a speaker. We’ll dive into all their AI announcements and what it means for all of us! Can't get enough of the App Show and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the App Show podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss more technolgy on the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.
Numerous states in the US are looking to ban social media usage for kids under 13. Can they do it, and how practical would that be? We all love air-tags to find our luggage, but what are the privacy implications? Google and Apple are teaming up to come up with some industry standards for tracking devices. We’ll also look at Twitter alternative for those who want to escape the drama. Can't get enough of the App Show and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the App Show podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss more technolgy on the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.
This week, Mike Agerbo explores the world of cheap Chromebooks that schools buy en mass. Are the low priced laptops worth the investment over the long term? We’ll also be talking with Carmi Levy about AI and how it will flood our inboxes with a new kind of spam. Plus, Mastercard helps new artists protect their digital IP online with NFT’s! Can't get enough of the App Show and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the App Show podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss more technolgy on the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.
Mike and Graye explore the world of Chinese shopping apps. Temu the latest, is 2nd behind only amazon as the most downloaded shopping app. Are they safe? Are the deals as good as they say? We also look at the latest with Twitter. The CBC and NPR have halted the use of twitter for their journalists - will that stick? And what is the future hold for the embattled social platform?   Can't get enough of the App Show and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the App Show podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss more technolgy on the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even on TikTok.
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Carol Van Egmond

Where are the current shows for July 2021?

Jul 13th
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