Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B
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| ChatGPT Becoming More Human + Changing Reproductive Health | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:51:34 | |
Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: changing the narrative around reproductive health and helping patients be in control of their journey; how AI is helping scientists develop new drugs; all the deets on Apple’s latest products including Apple AI; and we look at the issue of right-wing influencers under fire for taking money from Russians. Links to this week's stories and discussion:
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| Apple’s AI-Ready iPhone + Right To Disconnect | TF388 | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:45:56 | |
Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a 24-hour approach to taking care of your overall wellbeing; creating a safe environment for kids to learn about AI and the internet; the company that's helping to supercharge cameras in Tesla vehicles; and thoughts on Australia's Right To Disconnect laws. Links to this week's stories and discussion:
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| Ukraine’s AI Spokesperson + Growing Your AI Skills | TF379 | 14 May 2024 | 00:49:41 | |
Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how quantum computing is paving the way for clean drinking water; the rise of climate disasters on the big screen; how Google wants Canadians to grow their skills in AI; and thoughts on the future of AI labeling on TikTok. Links to this week's stories and discussion:
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| The Latest To Come From CES 2022 | TF289 | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:50:49 | |
Labrador Systems is showcasing their robotic cart and Mike Dooley, Co-Founder and CEO, explains how it can offer assistance for elderly users and people with limited mobility. Plus, we take a look at the upcoming Movano Ring, which will track your activity, sleep, heart rate, respiration and more with the CEO John Mastrototaro. Also, we discover new consumer gadgets, including the world’s largest OLED tv with our tech expert, Marc Saltzman. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Disney’s new technology that allows them to project 3D images on real world objects for users to enjoy at Disney World without a headset. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| A Year in Review & Designing a Better 2022 | TF288 | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:53:31 | |
Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor explains the importance of evidence-based decision making. Plus, Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of the Resolve to Save Lives, joins us to share what we can do better to prepare for the next pandemic. Also, CEO of Supernova, Dominic O’Meara, discusses the social media network that shares its ad revenue with charities. Next, we talk about healthier experiences online for kids with the Founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, Jim Steyer. In Socially Speaking, we have Dylan Taylor, the Chairman and CEO of Voyager Space who was onboard Amazon’s Blue Origin, to answer the question: would you go into space?
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| How Canadians Make Christmas Shopping A Snap | TF287 | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:50:29 | |
Walk the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade in the Metaverse with FlickPlay. We talk to the Founder and CEO, Pierina Merino, who explains the unique partnership with the Downtown Santa Monica District. Plus, we take a look at Canadian consumer behaviour and the Snapchat way of shopping online with Matt McGowan, General Manager of Snap Inc. Canada. Also, we talk to Antigone Davis, Global Head of Safety at Meta, about online safety and how to anonymously track and stop the spread of non-consensual sharing of intimate images. In Socially Speaking, we take a look at Swimply, an Airbnb for pools where homeowners can rent out their backyards. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Top 5 Tech Picks For Your Holiday Shopping List | TF286 | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:50:50 | |
Olympic athlete for Team Canada, Julia Rivard Dexter, is on a mission to improve literacy with Eyeread: the research-based and adaptive learning platform for kids. Plus, Dent Reality is reinventing AR shopping experiences. We talk to the company’s CEO, Andrew Hart, about how their platform can enhance your next shopping trip. Also, we discover the metaverse and its potential to complement our reality with Anthony Brown, CEO of AMPD. Bonus: Amber’s top 5 family tech picks for every holiday shopping list. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Top Tech For The Holidays | TF285 | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:52:58 | |
Alms is focused on real-world impact and positive change. We talk to the founder, Alexander Nevedovsky, who reveals how the social app is helping to improve the well-being of its users. Plus, we meet the world’s first humanoid robot artist, Ai-Da, with its creator, Aidan Meller. Also, tech expert, Marc Saltzman, joins us to share top tech for the holidays. In Socially Speaking, we look at the science behind healthy habits. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| NASA‘s One-of-a-Kind Defence System | TF284 | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:50:20 | |
NASA’s Planetary Defense Officer, Lindley Johnson, divulges the plan to protect earth from asteroids with a first-of-its-kind planetary defence system. Plus, we talk to the Co-Founder and President of Nommi, Buck Jordan, about their robotic kiosks and the future of kitchens. Also, David Nussbaum, the Founder and CEO of PORTL, explains their holoportal system, including how users can appear in a full-size, lifelike 3D form to interact with people anywhere around the world. In Socially Speaking, we chat about Adele's Spotify change that prompts records to play tracks in subsequent order, as artists have designed, rather than via a shuffle default. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Keep Your Holiday Shopping Safe With a VPN | TF283 | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:49:11 | |
Anand Srivatsa, CEO of Tobii Tech joins us to talk about how they are bringing their eye-tracking tech to the iPad with the TD Pilot, which will turn Apple’s tablet into a powerful all-in-one tool for people with physical impairments. Plus, we learn how important a VPN is for shopping during this holiday season with the Chief of Cyber Safety Education at NortonLifeLock, Paige Hanson. Also, Amber gives us her five product picks to make your home smarter. In Socially Speaking, we take on a lighter subject as we chat about the merging of furniture and technology. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| The Basics of Cryptocurrency | TF282 | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:48:31 | |
We learn the basics of cryptocurrency and how to invest with Tyrone Ross, CEO of Onramp Invest. Plus, student, Naila Moloo, on The Knowledge Society and speaking at the Web Summit in Portugal. Also, we find out about WW’s goal of inspiring healthy habits for real life with Kevin O’Brien, President and GM of WW Canada. In Socially Speaking, we talk about social commerce and how people can shop live on social media platforms as part of the future of online shopping. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Improving Global Access To Education in STEM Fields | TF281 | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:49:59 | |
Diego Stone, CEO of Krilltech and winner of the Web Summit KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition, joins us to explain their nanobiotech solutions for sustainable crop production. Plus, with S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day on November 8th, Day Martin Basiri, CEO and Co-Founder of ApplyBoard, shares their mission to improve global access to education and encourage opportunities in S.T.E.M. Fields. Also, our favourite internet person, Brittlestar, chats about humour during the pandemic and getting back to seeing people face-to-face. In Socially Speaking, we discuss IKEA going green this coming Black Friday, including the ways that people can help. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Canada’s Role in the Future of Climate Change #COP26 | TF280 | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:50:04 | |
This week the UK hosts the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister, joins us to discuss the critical importance of uniting world leaders to commit to urgent global climate action, including Canada's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and creating sustainable, energy efficient changes to protect our planet. Plus, we discover that the future of farming will include localized and indoor solutions with Dave Dinesen, CEO of CubicFarms. Also, we talk to Simon Mainwaring, Founder and CEO of We First and the author of the new book LEAD WITH WE: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future, about his blueprint for business. In Socially Speaking, we chat about "super apps," including what they are, and why they are needed. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Gaming With LinkedIn + AI Helps the Global Supply Chain | TF378 | 07 May 2024 | 00:50:22 | |
Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: schools are behind when it comes to social media and students; an app that has a community and other supports to help you through a time of grieving; how a company that helps ensure goods get to where they need to go no matter what’s happening in the world; and what happened to everyone’s favourite social exercise bike, Peloton. Links to this week's stories and discussion:
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| Connecting Families With Pediatric Telehealth Services Across Canada | TF279 | 26 Oct 2021 | 00:50:13 | |
What's the ROI of being nice online? We talk to author and speaker, Dave Delaney, who shares his "Nice" method of communicating. Plus, how KixCare connects families and their children with pediatric telehealth services across Canada with the Co-Founder of KixCare, Elyssa Elman. Also, we go in-depth on the misadventures of Facebook and the speculation of a rebrand with Alex Heath, senior reporter at The Verge. In Socially Speaking, we muse about robots and the future in the world of warfare. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| How To Make Your Home Smarter | TF278 | 19 Oct 2021 | 00:49:08 | |
We talk to Bloomberg reporter and author of the Screentime newsletter, Lucas Shaw, about where Netflix is investing its content dollars with the success of Squid Game. Plus, Marc Saltzman joins us to identify ways to make homes smarter, including the latest in Smart Home tech. Also, we have the Executive Director of Urban Movement Labs, Sam Morrissey, discuss the future of mobility in Los Angeles, with a focus on air taxis. In Socially Speaking, we chat about the first unmanned drone delivery of a transplant that happened in Toronto this past September. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Keeping Safe From The Dangers of AI-Based Applications | TF277 | 12 Oct 2021 | 00:52:35 | |
We take a look at the newest offering from D-ID with CEO and Co-founder, Gil Perry. Plus, we have the Deputy News Editor of The Verge, Kim Lyons, who reveals the new "Run For Office" in-app tool from Snapchat, which is designed to encourage young adults to run for local office. Also, we talk to the founder and president of Encode Justice, Sneha Revanur, about how they are educating users on the dangers of AI-based applications. In Socially Speaking, we share a cybersecurity tip for a better password. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Simplifying Tasks with Advancements in Artificial Intelligence | TF276 | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:50:26 | |
Chris Velazco, tech writer for the Washington Post, joins us to chat about the slew of new devices that Amazon announced, including a home assistant robot named Astro. Plus, Kristian Ranta, CEO of Meru Health, joins us to talk about how they are improving the lives of people living with burnout, depression and anxiety. Also, we have the CEO of Deeplite, Nick Romano, with us to reveal their key advancements in AI in areas such as dental health and communications. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how to find that sweet spot that provides the best sleep. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Erica Ehm Discusses Empowering Youth Through the Inside＞Out Initiative | TF275 | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:50:33 | |
Managing Director of Volvo Car Canada, Matt Girgis, on their Casca limited-edition sneaker, which is launching in recognition of the brands’ shared vision for a carbon-neutral future to celebrate World Car Free Day. Plus, we discover how to use technology to redistribute unused food to people in need with Jasmine Crowe, CEO of Goodr and author of Everybody Eats. Also, Erica Ehm, Co-founder of the Inside>Out Initiative, shares how they empower youth to learn, work, and live better lives. In Socially Speaking, we dive into the dark side of the Facebook files. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on how to Combat Online Hate | TF274 | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:51:06 | |
Amber caught up with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the recent increase in online negativity and what the Canadian government sees as its role in combating these behaviours. Plus, the author of The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity, Toby Ord, joins us to share his suggestions on how humanity might ensure a brighter future. Also, Ian Sherr, Editor at Large from CNET, has the lowdown on Apple’s latest event, which showcased a new Apple Watch and a new iPad Mini. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the state of the internet and the messaging of anti-science, including how it instills doubt in the facts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Looking to Get More Girls Interested in STEM | TF273 | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:50:43 | |
Google Engineering Program Manager, Komal Singh, joins us to discuss her new book, Ara the Dream Innovator: a novel series created to encourage young girls to participate in science, technology, engineering, and math. Plus, with kids heading back into the classroom Maplesoft has released free AI tools to help students with self-directed learning. Karishma Punwani, Director of Academic Products at Maplesoft, explains how. Also, Saasha Celestial-One, Co-Founder and COO of OLIO, reveals how they reduce food waste in the home and help people consume more locally and sustainably. In Socially Speaking, we talk about robots patrolling the streets in Singapore and muse about the response if they patrolled the streets in Canada. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Buying A Car Without Leaving Your Couch | TF272 | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:50:04 | |
Cody Green, Co-CEO of Canada Drives, shares their simple process to purchase a car and have it delivered to your door in under 24 hours. Plus, political analyst Stephen Taylor joins us to talk about the impact social media platforms like Twitter will have on the outcome of elections. Also, Amber gives us her picks for back-to-school basics. In Socially Speaking, we discuss climate communications and how we can improve. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Who Is Making Sure Algorithms Work For Everybody? | TF271 | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:50:00 | |
Leigh Tynan, cybersecurity expert and director of TELUS Online Security, joins us to share some tips and tricks to ensure your data and identities are better protected. Plus, we talk to Parham Aarabi, technical co-founder of HALT AI, about their focus on artificial intelligence validation and testing to ensure algorithms work on — and for — everyone. Also, our favorite gadget expert, Michael Josh from GadgetMatch, shares the details from Samsung’s newest releases. In Socially Speaking, we debate the relevance of Twitter during election season. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Solving The Problem of Returns With Online Shopping | TF270 | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:50:27 | |
If you are worried about oversharing online, check out the new documentary, Discriminator, as we chat with the director Brett Gaylor. Plus, CEO of Zebra, Dennis Gecaj, reveals the app where users share "talking photos" with friends. Also, CEO of Loop Returns, Jonathan Poma, joins us to discuss solving the problem of returns when shopping online. In Socially Speaking, we talk about Instagram’s change to hiding sensitive content and the option to remove the feature if you don’t want Instagram to censor what you see. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Hackers Threaten Financial Criminals + A Platform To Help Loneliness | TF377 | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:50:59 | |
Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: medical devices that help fight insomnia and anxiety; a platform to fight loneliness and meet new people; the legality of MrDeepFakes; and innovative tech for a more sustainable future. Links to this week's stories and discussion:
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| It’s All About Shopping In A New Generation | TF269 | 27 Jul 2021 | 00:51:11 | |
Henry Michaelson, CTO and President of Halla, joins us to talk about their taste intelligence platform that uses previous purchases to steer online shoppers towards grocery items. Plus, plan your grocery shopping and save time with the Lollipop AI. CEO Tom Foster-Carter reveals how the grocery marketplace works. Also, Talkshoplive CEO, Bryan Moore, explains their unique shopping experience, which includes your favorite brands, artists, celebrities and more in this livestream social buying and selling platform. In Socially Speaking, we discuss the big problem of older workers missing from the tech industry and how reskilling individuals over 50 could lead to more than 120,000 new IT workers. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Starting Kids Off Right in Entrepreneurship with a Business Starter Kit | TF268 | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:49:46 | |
We talk to Courtney Symons, the Editor in Chief at Shopify, about their free Business Starter Kit exclusively designed for kids. Plus, Hour One’s CEO, Oren Aharon, joins us to explain how they can create on-screen lifelike presenters using artificial intelligence that can speak any pre-set text, complete with natural facial expressions and gestures. Also, we discuss gamifying exercise with the start up company, Cadoo, that offers financial rewards for completing fitness goals. In Socially Speaking, we chat about our post-pandemic recovery and what that looks like. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Setting Up Kids For Entrepreneurship with Mighty | TF267 | 13 Jul 2021 | 00:49:57 | |
Matt Crowell, CEO of Get in the Loop, joins us to talk about their partnership with BenefitHub wherein local offers will be included for BenefitHub members who receive discounts, benefits, and rewards via the employee lifestyle benefit hub. Plus, Bloomberg’s Naomi Nix gives us the details on the Pentagon’s cancelation of its $10 Billion contract with Microsoft and what this means for the company. We chat with Eric Berger, CEO of Common Sense Networks, about their new streaming service, Sensical, which is designed to entertain and educate children aged 2 through 10. Also, Mighty co-founder, Ben Goldhirsh, discusses the e-commerce platform for children to create and run their own businesses. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the success one livestreamer is having by selling over $6 Billion dollars of goods. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Start Training For A Flight To Space | TF266 | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:49:52 | |
Maggie Grout is on a mission to build schools out of 3-D printed material through her nonprofit company, Thinking Huts. She joins us to share how this technology is helping decrease construction time from months to days for millions of displaced students in underprivileged communities around the world. Plus, we talk to the co-founder of Orbite, Jason Andrews, about the space camps and training programs they offer to prepare everyday people for this form of transportation. Also, Devin de Vries, CEO of WhereIsMyTransport, joins us to discuss how they compile information on the whereabouts of the routes of informally-run public transportation like tuk-tuks and rickshaws. In Socially Speaking, we debate whether we will ever see a flying car in our lifetimes. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Tech Gift Ideas For Father’s Day | TF265 | 15 Jun 2021 | 00:52:03 | |
The Feed’s tech specialist, Marc Saltzman, joins us to share some great gifts for Dad and the gadgets and games that will keep the family entertained all summer. Plus, Candela’s founder and CEO, Gustav Hasselskog, reveals how their new P-12 electric hydrofoil water taxi will change the transportation industry for the better. Also, we look at how NUE Life is leveraging psychedelic assisted therapies to help combat mental illness with the company’s CEO Juan Pablo Cappello. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the future of self-driving cars and the story of a computer science professor, Raquel Urtasun, who raised $83.5 million for her three-month old self-driving technology startup. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Giving Students A Leg Up With Real World Experience | TF264 | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:49:18 | |
Blackberry is helping keep data safe around the world and the CTO, Charles Eagan, joins us to talk about how they are innovating security. Plus, Creative Director of Central Toronto Academy’s 6IX program, Beckie Di Leo, discusses how their program provides students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to work with professional mentors to gain real world experience. Also, have you heard of the blue poop challenge? Jonathan Wolf, co-founder of ZOE, shares how the challenge can give insight into how your body responds to food, potentially assisting in managing your health and weight. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Zoom fatigue, including tips to reduce that fatigue from the Zoom CEO. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| How To Get That Blue Badge On Twitter | TF263 | 25 May 2021 | 00:50:51 | |
Google Canada is committing $2 million to help train job seekers and we talk to the VP & Country Director, Sabrina Geremia, about how they are helping to prepare workers for their future careers. Plus, the CEO and Co-Founder of The Public Health Company, Dr. Charity Dean, discusses their mission to protect businesses and communities from infectious disease. Also, the Head of Communications at Twitter Canada, Cam Gordon, reveals how to become verified on Twitter and receive the coveted "little blue badge". In Socially Speaking, we attempt to make sense of Canada's Bill C-10 and how it will impact online content. Find out more information from our guests here:
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| Treat Robots As We Treat Animals | TF262 | 18 May 2021 | 00:50:22 | |
BigBrain’s CEO Nik Bonaddio joins us to chat about the app that allows you to compete against the world in live trivia contests for real-money prizes. Plus, we talk to Dr. Kate Darling, a Research Specialist at the MIT Media Lab, about her new book The New Breed: What Our History with Animals Reveals about Our Future with Robots. Also, author Brad Stone reveals how money, sex, power (and more), are covered in his new book Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire. In Socially Speaking, we discuss whether Facebook’s new feature, the "read before you share warning", is a good idea and question if it will change the amount of misinformation that appears on the platform. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| Hits and Misses With Celebrities In Social Media | TF261 | 11 May 2021 | 00:50:19 | |
We take a look at hits and misses when it comes to celebrities and social media with our friend Brittlestar. Plus, Alison Beder Solway, founder of ABS Fitness, provides us with five top tips to help with your at-home and virtual fitness. Also, Sandy McIntosh, Executive Vice-President of People & Culture and Chief Human Resource Officer at TELUS, joins us to share insight into how organizations can better support their staff with mental wellness. In Socially Speaking, we talk about Twitter’s venture into live audio with Twitter Spaces. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| The Latest in Technology For That Special Mom | TF260 | 04 May 2021 | 00:50:01 | |
Uber is now offering a low-emissions ride option with Uber Green. We talk to the Director & General Manager of Uber Canada, Matt Price, about their plans to ensure all trips are emission-free by 2040. Plus, we take a look at the latest technology for the special Mom in your life. Also, we chat with popular content creator, Katie Feeney, about how she made $1 million on Snapchat in just six weeks, plus, she gives us some tips on how young people can learn about creating content. Next, CEO of Scener, Daniel Strickland, shares how their watch party platform allows people who live in different households, and even different countries, enjoy watching movies together. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how Facebook plans to moderate live audio. Find out more information from our guests here: You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.
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| Congress' Online Privacy Bill + Canada’s New AI Plans | TF376 | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:50:44 | |
Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: the most powerful people in AI and technology; the science behind our inherited health; Canada’s new AI plans; and an update from Snap on its Solar System feature. Links to this week's stories and discussion:
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| Striving For More Diversity in the Emoji World | TF259 | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:49:40 | |
Genevieve Ryan Bellaire is the driving force behind the Realworld playbooks. She joins us to talk about how these step-by-step books help simplify adulthood and help with everything from budgeting to moving to salary negotiation. Plus, get chores completed with the Hire and Fire your Kids app. We chat with the founder, Jody Swain, about the inner workings and the response from users. Also, we're joined by Typeface Designer & Font Developer at Adobe, Paul D. Hunt, who elaborates on the recent Global Emoji Diversity & Inclusion report that found 83% of those surveyed want emojis to strive for more inclusive representation. In Socially Speaking, we discuss work stress and how it can change your personality. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| Scaling Up Canada’s Hardware Industry | TF258 | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:49:34 | |
Personalize your corporate gift-giving with AI-powered recommendations from Alyce. Greg Segall, founder and CEO, reveals exactly how the B2B gifting tool works. Plus, we celebrate Earth Day by reviewing our wish list of items that serve to create a healthier earth. Also, we talk to Melissa Chee, President and CEO of ventureLAB, about funding to scale Canada’s domestic hardware industry to offset the global semiconductor shortage. Next, Eric Haller, Experian’s Executive Vice President & General Manager of Identity, Fraud and DataLabs, joins us to discuss deepfakes and help us understand the power of deepfake technology. In Socially Speaking, we share steps to shutting down an unwanted encounter with a robot dog. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| An Unexpected Pandemic Pivot | TF257 | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:49:44 | |
Craig McCutcheon, CEO of Zum Zum, fills us in on how they adapted their AI dispatch platform from chauffeur service to grocery delivery during the pandemic. Plus, founder of SOAR Entrepreneurship, Henry Greenberg, joins us with the details on its mission to foster a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship in students. Also, we chat about podcasting and share our listening recommendations. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Facebook jumping into the payment sector with person-to-person transactions. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| Powering Your Sleep With An AI Mattress | TF256 | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:49:50 | |
Xander Kardian CEO and Co-Founder Sam Yang joins us to talk about their new sensor using radar-based technology to make your smart home or smart office even smarter. Plus, Ely Tsern, Co-Founder and CEO of Bryte discusses restorative sleep and the AI-powered mattresses that enable better sleep patterns. Also, Eran Galil, Co-Founder and CTO of ByondXR reveals their 3D virtual stores that give customers a more engaging shopping experience. In Socially Speaking, we discuss the uptick in anti-vaccination misinformation. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| Making It Easy To Keep Seniors Connected | TF255 | 30 Mar 2021 | 00:49:46 | |
Keep in contact with your parents and grandparents with Picnyk. CEO, Hayden Dent, reveals their simple approach to keeping seniors connected via talk, text, and video. Plus, we chat about all things NFT with Abram Brown, a Senior Editor at Forbes. Also, we talk to the CEO of digital photo archive service ScanMyPhotos, Mitch Goldstone, about the recent dramatic shift towards preserving our memories. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how to future-proof your life and how to avoid allowing automation to take control. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| Getting Your Next Car Via Subscription | TF254 | 23 Mar 2021 | 00:50:48 | |
It's a new era of human wearables and Brokoslaw Laschowski, a University of Waterloo PhD candidate, discusses the research to develop exoskeleton legs. Next, we delve into the new all-inclusive electric car subscription and this innovative model from Onto with CEO Rob Jolly. Plus, we talk to Nicholas Lembo, Head of Growth for the Americas at Wise, about saving and sharing money around the world, across borders and currencies. Brent Lang, the Executive Editor of Film & Media at Variety Magazine, reveals how streaming service content dominated Oscar wins and how this might signal demand for more diversity in content. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how low you can go when it comes to the internet. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| A Year of Virtual Events | TF253 | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:52:49 | |
Jeff Tetz, CEO of Unleash Results, joins us to review the landscape for events over the past year and explain what changes accompanied the shift to hosting virtually. Also, we discover how our environment is impacting fertility with epidemiologist, Dr. Shanna Swan. Plus, we learn how to publish our own books with Andy Walker, author of "The Boy With A Stinky Finger." In Socially Speaking, we break down the topics that generate the most attention on Facebook and explain why you should avoid mentioning Bill Gates. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| Airport Food Delivery Via Robot | TF252 | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:49:19 | |
Sheldon James, CEO and Managing Partner of the new VC firm Bay Mills Investment Group, is pursuing a goal of fostering BIPOC-owned businesses in Canada. Also, CEO of Flipboard, Mike McCue, discusses their expansion of local coverage into more than 1,000 cities. Plus, Greg Lynn, CEO of Piaggio Fast Forward, provides the details on "gita," their robotic food delivery project at the Philadelphia International Airport. In Socially Speaking, we muse about the Tom Cruise TikTok deep fake and what to do when the fakes are too real. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| A Look Inside The Perseverance Rover Mission On Mars | TF251 | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:51:28 | |
We explore how the pandemic is changing our relationship with e-commerce and the future of retail with Rob Garf, VP of Strategy and Insights for Salesforce Retail and Consumer Goods. Also, CEO of Treadly, Ronen Chen, reveals their new, affordable and compact treadmill to help you stay active when you are at home. Plus, Mars 2020 Guidance, Navigation, & Control Operations Lead, Swati Mohan, explains what it is like to be a part of the historic Perseverance rover mission. In Socially Speaking, we debate if a subscription fee is a good thing for Twitter and other social networks. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| Virtual Reality Employee Training | TF250 | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:49:30 | |
Michael Carvin, founder and CEO of SmartAsset, joins us to share their approach to equipping users with the necessary tools for navigating personal finance decisions. Also, we talk to the founder and head of product at Sketchbox, Joe Connolly, about implementing virtual reality employee training that eliminates the need for an in-class presence. Plus, Fortune’s Editor-in-Chief, Clifton Leaf, discusses their newly-released digital series on climate change — produced in collaboration with Bill Gates. In Socially Speaking, we consider the need for simplicity in tech and lament its ongoing challenges despite how much tech is integrated into our daily lives. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| Musicians Against AI + Stopping Ocean Plastic | TF375 | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:49:18 | |
Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a way to stop plastic pollution in the world's oceans; adding instant reactions to video messaging between friends; how will AI change the world of gadgets & what to expect next; plus we tell kids to think about friendships like planets. Links to this week's stories and discussion:
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| Finding The Perfect Shoe Fit From Home | TF249 | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:52:05 | |
We get an in-depth look at Arcadia, a Montreal-based startup that is combining eSports VR technology with real athletics to get people off the couch. The co-founder and CEO, Christopher Olimpo joins us to explain how. Also, we have Sophie Howe, founder and CEO of Xesto, share their innovative online shoe shopping solution to find the right fit with just your iPhone. Plus, Fundmetric CEO, Mark Hobbs, reveals their strategy for updating how charities use data to help them better connect and communicate with their donor community. In Socially Speaking, we give you our thoughts on Clubhouse after using it the past week. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| The Wild Ride Of The GameStop Stock | TF248 | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:49:19 | |
Gavin Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Gwoop, gives us all the details on how they launched training programs to help video game players hone their skills. Also, GadgetMatch's Michael Josh joins us to breakdown Apple CEO Tim Cook's speech about upcoming privacy changes regarding sharing iPhone user behavior. Plus, we revisit last week's wild ride that was GameStop stock with our financial expert from CNBC, Deirdre Bosa. In Socially Speaking, we examine the newest, hottest app in social media: Clubhouse, including the details on how to join. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||
| The Reality For Seniors In Long Term Care Facilities | TF247 | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:54:23 | |
Ali Rae, Digital Senior Producer and host of #AllHailTheLockdown, discusses the 5-part series that focuses on the global response to the pandemic. Also, we have David Cravit, a member of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons Board of Directors, who reveals the lack of care for seniors in Canadian long term care facilities. Plus, we examine Bodyguard, an app that protects you from cyberbullying and hate speech, with Managing Director, Matthieu Boutard. Next, we hear from President and CEO of BlueNalu, Lou Cooperhouse, about their mission to produce healthy seafood products that support the sustainability of our oceans with cell-based fish products. In Socially Speaking, we celebrate the success of Wattpad with CEO Allen Lau. Find out more information from our guests here: | |||