Was Canada's COVID Alert app effective? University of Toronto infectious control epidemiologist, Colin Furness, joins Mike and John  to talk about the app and how successful it was in slowing the spread of COVID-19. He discusses the challenges in contact tracing and how the app fell short in addressing them. He also shares what might have worked to help us conduct contact tracing and slow the spread of the pandemic in Canada.

This past week, Apple hosted its first virtual-only Worldwide Developer Conference, announcing some big updates to iOS and WatchOS. We recap what we're most excited about in iOS 15, including digital keys and big changes to FaceTime. We'll also discuss new health features coming to WatchOS that will help us lead healthier post-pandemic lives. 

As technology advances, it continues to create new opportunities for new solutions in health and wellness. This week, we explore a new service available to Canadians through TELUS Health. Juggy Sihota, VP of TELUS Consumer Health, joins Mike and John to discuss how TELUS has partnered with Apple to offer 24/7 monitoring to individuals with health concerns using the Apple Watch. 

Two factor authentication is becoming increasingly popular as a way to secure accounts. However, many users have found the process to be confusing and, at times, challenging. Find out why authenticator apps are becoming increasingly popular and why they might offer a better way to secure your accounts. 

Last year, Google cancelled its annual developer conference. This year, Google I/O was in full swing with several big announcements. We recap what's new from the technology giant, and what it means for Android users. Brian Jackson, Research Director at Info-Tech Research Group, joins us to lend his thoughts.

As federal MPs in Ottawa review a proposed Rogers and Shaw merger, experts weigh in on how the move would affect wireless competition in Canada. Law professor and legal expert, Michael Geist, who appeared before the committee, joins Mike and John to discuss the implications of the deal for competition and wireless prices. 

With Bill C-10, the Liberal government is seeking to regulate online content, but a new amendment gives the CRTC the power to regulate user-generated content uploaded to social media. University of Ottawa Law Professor, Michael Geist, joins Mike and John to discuss how this amendment to the bill could infringe upon our right to free expression. 

At its first product launch even of the year, Apple unveiled a new generation of the iPad Pro this week. With a powerful new chip, this iPad will give your laptop some solid competition. But, is it worth the price tag? Ted Kritsonis joins Mike and John to unpack the merits of the newest addition to the Apple iPad family. 

NFTs have been a hot topic in the art world recently but they're also changing the fan experience for sports enthusiasts. On this week's episode, we speak with tech expert and sports enthusiast, Brian Jackson about how NBA Top Shot is changing the fan experience for NBA lovers. Find out how fans can own and collect the biggest moments in the NBA thanks to NFTs and Top Shot.