GetConnected

Using low-Earth orbit satellites, Starlink plans to bring Internet services to the masses, and especially remote areas. We speak with tech expert and columnist, Peter Vogel, to learn about the ambitious vision of the company. We also discuss the downsides of the project and its potential effects on the night's sky.

Want to feel more comfortable with digital technology and the internet of things? Author of You and the Internet of Things, Vicki McLeod joins us with a primer on the fundamentals of technology and smart devices. We chat about current technologies like video streaming, home networking, and ride sharing. We also discuss security and what users should be be aware of as they introduce connected home devices into their homes.

As COVID-19 spreads throughout Canada, health care facilities are experiencing significant shortages in personal protective equipment, or PPE. We speak with Tinkerine Studios, a Vancouver 3D printer manufacturer for education, about their work to shift their production to medical supplies.

We also discuss whether a PhotoStick is worth it and alternatives that will help you back up your photos and videos.

With many of us spending more time at home, it's a great time to do a bit of digital housekeeping. Hosts Mike Agerbo, AJ Vickery, and John Biehler discuss ways to organize and back up your photo library using the cloud and tools like Google Photo and Flickr.

Later in the show, we speak with Phil Watkins from Intel and Chris Kostyuk from StudioCloud about how the special effects and animation industry is shifting to accommodate working from home.

Get Connected - March 28, 2020