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Dec 31, 2016

Samsung DeXStation and Galaxy Book, ASUSPro, Hustle Collection interview. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. There’s no need to be tethered to your desk anymore, we can take our tech with us and we look at some cool laptops from Samsung and ASUS as well as the smartphone-as-desktop gadget the DeXStation! We also have an in-depth interview with Adrian Solgaard of Lifepack about his new tech-laded Hustle Collection bags. AJ hopes to catch some fish with some portable bluetooth fish-finding gadgetry as well! All this and a lot more on this episode.

Full Episodes

Season 23, 13 episodes

Smartphone Options,

Android alternative phones, iPhone accessories. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. Buying an Android doesn’t mean you have to choose a Samsung Galaxy or Note...there are many amazing and cost-effective options and we look at some great ones from ASUS and Sony. We also look at some accessories to level up your iPhone. And how about a gadget to check up on the health of your home? All this and more on this episode.

22m Dec 31, 2016

Samsung DeXStation and Galaxy Book, ASUSPro, Hustle Collection interview. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. There’s no need to be tethered to your desk anymore, we can take our tech with us and we look at some cool laptops from Samsung and ASUS as well as the smartphone-as-desktop gadget the DeXStation! We also have an in-depth interview with Adrian Solgaard of Lifepack about his new tech-laded Hustle Collection bags. AJ hopes to catch some fish with some portable bluetooth fish-finding gadgetry as well! All this and a lot more on this episode.

22m Dec 31, 2016

Quest For Power,

Extra battery power on the go, MSI laptop power, HP Labs in Ghost In The Shell. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. We all need and want power, and can’t use our tech without it! We look at some cool options for carrying extra juice on the go, including the Orbit Wallet’s innovative ideas. We also look at MSI’s amazing power in their desktop-killing laptops, talk about Masterpass and their vision of unattended retail, and have a look at HP Labs’ involvement in the making of Ghost In The Shell. A powerful episode awaits!

22m Dec 31, 2016

Robots And Kid Tech,

Sphero robotic toys, Square Panda, Makeblock, Mastercard robots. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. Today’s show features tech for the young and young at heart. AJ and Andy look at Sphero’s Spider-Man and Lightning McQueen robotics, and they’re amazing! We also look at some educational kids tech from Square Panda, Makeblock and more! We also look at Mastercard’s interactive cafe experience with Pepper the Robot!

22m Dec 31, 2016

On The Right Note,

Samsung Galaxy Note 8, waterproof speaker shootout, LG OLED 4K TV. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. We’re starting this episode off on the right note with an in-depth look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 -- and no, this one doesn’t blow up! We’ll also submerge with some waterproof speakers and AJ reviews a giant LG OLED 4K TV that even he looks good on!

22m Dec 31, 2016

Sticks And Screens,

Streaming devices in stick form, Epson projector, HPE Pathfinder. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. These sticks and screens won’t break your bones but you will be entertained as we have a streaming stick shootout with Roku, Chromecast and more! We also look at Epson’s dazzling PowerLite Home Cinema projector, and it is glorious! What is Pathfinder? We talk to HPE and find out more about it!

22m Dec 31, 2016

Bikes Ringing Rainclouds In The Home,

Elby electric bike, Google Home, Ring doorbell ecosystem. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. Today we look at how tech improves your home and your commute as Andy takes the Elby Bike out for a spin, and he loves it! We also review the Google Home and talk about how this is a game-changer. The popular ring doorbell is now an ecosystem for your home, and Sherry shows us all the gadgetry it entails.

22m Dec 31, 2016

Stories, Cameras And The Letter C,

Henry Ian Cusick of Lost talks about JamBios, USB-C accessories, Samsung QLED TV. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. We had a special guest drop into GetConnected, Henry Ian Cusick of Lost, and we talked to him about his new adventure working on JamBios. We also look at some of our favourite accessories to be ready for your next USB-C gadgets. How about Samsung’s new QLED tech in their TVs? AJ and Mike have an in-depth look.

22m Dec 31, 2016

Sweating To The Techies,

Tech for the gym with Garmin and Jabra, house health, tech and air quality. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. You’re going to work up a sweat just watching this episode as we show you some tech for the gym on your wrist and even in your ears with Garmin and Jabra! We also have a look at some tech to monitor the actual health of your home. And how about some high-tech air purifiers and humidifiers? We’ve got that too, and much more!

22m Dec 31, 2016

Office 2-in-1s And The Machine,

2-in-1 laptop/tablets for work, HPe and The Machine, Nixplay frames, Ooma. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. 2 in 1 laptop/tablet hybrids are the rage in the office and we have our favourites to show off on today’s show! We also talk about THE MACHINE and what it means for all of us. We love little gadgets for the office too and we show off the quirkiest! Picture frames 2.0, Ooma high-tech landlines, and much more to come on the show.

22m Dec 31, 2016

Phones Phones Phones,

Apple and Samsung alternates, iPhone X, best phone accessories. Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery host. With so many phones out there, Andy says NO to Apple and Samsung products, and looks at some amazing alternatives in what might be our prettiest segment ever! Mike, however, embraces our Apple overlords and has the iPhone X! We also have a look at the best accessories for the iPhone X, and phones of all types.

22m Dec 31, 2016

Plug It In And Turn It Up,

Come on feel the GetConnected noise this week! Andy loves audio and he has a look at some wicked beats on some of the best speakers on the market. If you love your headphones wired we have some gorgeous headphones for you to consider. And how about a floating speaker? We’ve got that too, and so much more on the show

22m Dec 31, 2016

If you want to use tech to quench your thirst we’ve got a smart water bottle and an unspillable mug to show you! If you like your drinks a little harder, though, Andy has the Fizzics Waytap to pour you a cold one using tech for the perfect head! We weren’t kidding when we called this episode ‘oddball’ -- we have high-tech rulers, thermometers, men’s skincare gadgetry and so much more to come, you won’t believe your eyes!

22m Dec 31, 2016