The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B – Details, episodes & analysis

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:

• [09:05] Sylvia Kang: miracare.com
• [18:53] App-tastic
• [25:26] Liran Belenzon : benchsci.com
• [32:32] Geoffrey Fowler: Washington Post
• [43:32] Right-Wing Influencers Taking Money From Russians

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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:

• [07:56] Owl + Lark: owllark.com
• [15:57] App-tastic
• [21:28] Hello Wonder: hellowonder.ai
• [29:03] Matt3r: matt3r.ai
• [36:08] Australia’s Right To Disconnect Laws

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

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:

• [09:36] Diana Virgovicova: xatoms.com
• [18:36] App-tastic
• [26:53] Big Screen Disasters
• [32:46] Sabrina Geremia: grow.google
• [41:22] AI Labeling on TikTok

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

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:

• Mike Dooley: Labrador Systems
• John Mastrototaro: Movano Ring
• Marc Saltzman: marcsaltzman.com

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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?

Find out more information from our guests here:

• Dr. Mona Nemer: Chief Science Advisor of Canada
• Dr. Tom Frieden: resolvetosavelives.org
• Dominic O’Meara: Supernova App
• Jim Steyer: commonsensemedia.org
• Dylan Taylor: voyagerspace.com

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

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:

• Pierina Merino: flickplay.co
• Matt McGowan: snapchat.com
• Antigone Davis: Meta

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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:

• Julia Rivard Dexter: www.playdreamscape.com
• Andrew Hart: dentreality.com
• Anthony Brown: ampd.tech

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

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:

• Alexander Nevedovsky: alms.app
• Aidan Meller: aidanmeller.com
• Marc Saltzman: marcsaltzman.com

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

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:

• Lindley Johnson: nasa.gov
• Buck Jordan: nommi.net
• David Nussbaum: portlhologram.com

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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:

• Anand Srivatsa: tobii.com
• Paige Hanson: nortonlifelock.com
• 5 Smart Home Holiday Picks: ambermac.com

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.