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One more thing from Apple for 2020. This week, the technology giant announced a new lineup of computers, the first with its own chip. The hosts discuss the silicon chip, the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini. 

We also talk about a big change coming to Google Photo and how it might affect you. 

A recent investigation revealed that that Canadian mall operator, Cadillac Fairview, captured the images of 5 million shoppers without their consent using facial recognition technology. Canada's Deputy Privacy Commissioner, Brent Homan, joins Mike and John to talk about the implications of this finding.  

We also speak with a Vancouver company revolutionizing the way residential real estate is developed in urban areas. Making urban housing more livable, sustainable, and affordable, find out how Intelligent City uses advanced technology throughout the design and manufacturing process. 

On September 2nd, the European Space Agency put the first satellite powered by an artificial intelligence, or AI, chip into orbit. Launching from French Guiana, the satellite now soars 27,500kmh at about 530km over earth with an AI-powered thermal camera. But with AI being seemingly everywhere, why has it taken so long to put an AI-powered satellite into space? On this week's show, we learn about the unique challenges and exciting applications of an AI-powered satellite.

This winter promises to keep many of us at home more than usual and we want to make the experience more enjoyable with the help of technology. We talk about the Roku Streambar, the latest streaming device to keep you entertained. We also get fellow tech journalist, Marc Saltzberg's thoughts on the hottest smart home devices to make your home more comfortable.

Are you cyber mature and resilient? To mark Cybersecurity month, Mike and John speak with a fraud prevention expert from Interac, Rachel Jolicoeur, who shares some interesting stats about cybersecurity in Canada. She also gives us practical advice on how to stay safe online.

We also discuss this week's Apple event and the launch of the iPhone 12, in case you missed it.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HPE, joins us this week to discuss how big data and technology play a role in agriculture and food stability. With food supply becoming an important consideration during the pandemic, HPE gives us a look at how data insights are driving decision making and allocation of funding.

We also speak with a Senior Intelligence Analyst with the RCMP about the latest email scams targeting Canadians. Learn how scammers are using the pandemic to defraud unsuspecting individuals and how you can protect yourself.

As technology permeates every area of our lives, many of us are struggling to get our privacy back. On this week's show, we tell you how to get some of that privacy back when it comes to Google Maps Street View. Our hosts discuss how you can blur your home on the popular mapping service.

We also look at the new Google TV and Roku Streambar, announced just in time to keep you entertained during colder weather.

We spend some time discussing Amazon's big tech announcements from this week. Find out how about the new Amazon cloud gaming service, Luna, and the new home security drone. We also talk about some important machine learning updates coming to Alexa.

In the second half of the show, we chat with a team of engineering students from UBC who won the prestigious James Dyson award for their innovative medical device.

In a coordinated national effort, lawyers have filed a proposed class action suit in BC, Ontario, and Montreal alleging that Google collects and profits from the personal information of millions of Canadians. We speak to one of the lawyers representing the class action, Greg McMullen, about how the tech giant turns Canadians' electronics into tracking devices without their consent.

We also provide some useful tips to help you choose the right processor next time you're shopping for a computer or laptop.

Wouldn't it be great if you could see a personalized menu, tailored to your preferences, as you enter the drive-through? Find out how Mastercard is innovating to offer you a customized drive-through experience using the power of AI technology. The hosts also talk about a home arcade setup, perfect for staying entertained during the colder months. Finally, we look at the new Huawei Windows laptops.