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The AmberMac ShowGlobal AI Cyberattack, Gen(Z)AI, & Disney+ SlopOn this week’s episode on The AmberMac Show: We cover the first documented case of a global AI cyberattack, Disney’s unexpected embracing of AI slop, another AI band topping the charts, and OpenAI’s financial fumbling. We’ve also got Helen Hayes, Director of Strategic Development at McGill’s Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, talking about Gen(Z)AI; Kate Koplovich, Senior Policy Analyst at C.D. Howe Institute, on Canada’s role in the global energy transition; and tech expert Marc Saltzman with the latest gadgets leading up to this year’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales...
2025-11-1949 min
The AmberMac ShowMeta’s $16B Ad Scam & Guest Frank McCourt’s TikTok BidOn this week's episode on The AmberMac Show: We dig into how Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta platforms are raking in billions by scamming online users through deceptive ads and, speaking of scams, Elon Musk is taking his Tesla board for a ride for a cool one trillion dollars - thankfully, not all billionaires are built the same. This week’s guest is billionaire investor Frank McCourt, Executive Chairman of McCourt Global and Founder of Project Liberty, who discusses his bid to buy TikTok and his mission to build a better Internet for all. Finally, in this week’s TheO...
2025-11-1253 min
The AmberMac ShowWhy the Internet Sucks with Cory Doctorow & A.I. Mistakes Chips for GunsThis week on The AmberMac Show, author Cory Doctorow joins us to talk about his new book, why everything is worse, and what we can do about it. We talk with Taylor Owen, founding director of The Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy (and host of Machines Like Us), and Sasha Havlicek, CEO of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, about how the world’s leading democracies need to chart a new path forward in tech. In The Other Mac, Jeff unpacks what you need to know about Amazon deals. Plus, in this week’s headlines, how an AI metal detector at a...
2025-10-2951 min
The AmberMac ShowChatGPT Gets Erotic & Musk Battles BotsThis week on The AmberMac Show, the makers of ChatGPT want to be a new home for erotic content. TechRadar Editor-at-Large Lance Ulanoff joins us to talk about what this means and why it’s so controversial. We also dive into the dangers of embracing crypto and why Pinterest is going to give you the option for less AI in your feeds. In The Other Mac, Jeff delves into how Elon Musk plans to combat the rise of bots on X. Finally, Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET, joins the show to discuss cyber resilience in the face of...
2025-10-2252 min
The AmberMac ShowSurviving a Plane Crash & the AI BubbleThis week on The AmberMac Show, we discuss why it should concern you that OpenAI wants ChatGPT to be the new operating system of the internet, plus Sora’s copyright issues, and Jeff dives into OpenAI (and others’) circular financing and related issues that may cause the AI bubble to burst. We also talk about Deloitte’s $300,000 Australian government report that was found to contain levels of AI hallucinations that may surprise you, how sidewalk delivery robots may be coming to a city near you, and why Tesla is once again in the crosshairs for self-driving accidents. We’ve also got...
2025-10-1550 min
The AmberMac Show2025's Tech Wins & Fails on TheOtherMac Summer SpecialFor our 25th episode, we've put together a summer special of The AmberMac Show looking back on the first half of 2025 through the lens of Jeff’s TheOtherMac segments. In this episode, learn more about the tricky tech behind online age verification, why we shouldn't trust Zuckerberg's AI friends, the truth about AI lies and slop, how to secure a better digital future for Canada, what Musk wants to do to America, and lots more. PS: Go to AmberMacTalkBack.com to leave an up-to 90-second voice message about your favourite tech-related movies and TV shows for an upcoming episode of...
2025-08-0651 min
The AmberMac ShowGuy Kawasaki on Surviving 2025 + Saying No to MarsThis week on The AmberMac Show, marketing icon Guy Kawasaki joins us to discuss the end of social media and the best advice to survive 2025. Amber and Jeff discuss Apple’s Siri AI delay, why Meta wants to block a new book from yet another whistleblower, and the best times to share online. Plus, Jeff unpacks what’s wrong with Elon Musk’s plan to go to Mars.You can also find both AmberMac and Jeff on X.
2025-03-1952 minThe AmberMac ShowFake AI Case Law & Unlikeable ZuckerbergOn this week’s The AmberMac Show, Amber and Jeff discuss how AI hallucinations are haunting lazy lawyers; Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s low likability scores; how artificial intelligence is infiltrating the dating world, and what the newest Facebook changes mean for live video. Plus, we talk with Ruv Cohen about AI safety around the world and Nat Bullard unpacks his world-famous 2025 state of decarbonization report.Nat Bullard: X | Bluesky Reuven Cohen: X | LinkedIn Jeff Macarthur BlueskyYou can also find both AmberMac and Jeff on X.
2025-02-2651 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BIntroducing The AmberMac ShowThe AmberMac Show is a weekly SiriusXM radio and podcast production that unpacks the latest tech, business, and digital news shaping our lives. Award-winning podcaster Amber Mac draws on over 20 years of experience covering technology in the US and Canada to make today’s complex high-tech world easier to understand. Together with co-host Jeff MacArthur, and featuring influential guests making their own headlines, Amber’s team helps listeners nationwide and beyond stay informed and ahead of the curve.Check out the show on your favourite podcast platform. https://theambermacshow.captivate.fm/listen
2025-02-2001 minThe AmberMac ShowIntroducing The AmberMac ShowThe AmberMac Show is a weekly SiriusXM radio and podcast production that unpacks the latest tech, business, and digital news shaping our lives. Award-winning podcaster Amber Mac draws on over 20 years of experience covering technology in the US and Canada to make today’s complex high-tech world easier to understand. Together with co-host Jeff MacArthur, and featuring influential guests making their own headlines, Amber’s team helps listeners nationwide and beyond stay informed and ahead of the curve.
2025-02-1201 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BFind Out Mid-Term Election Information in the US on TikTok & What is Going To Happen To All The Space TrashAmber Mac shares her back-to-school tech tips for a smooth September. Plus, we look at the future of space and its junk with Moriba Jah, the co-founder of Privateer Space. Next, CEO of MoveSnap, Tonya Currie, discusses the platform designed to manage the chaos of moving. In Socially Speaking, we talk about Amazon’s new show, Ring Nation, based on short clips from their surveillance videos recorded around the US. Links to this week's stories and discussion:[09:17] Amber Mac: ambermac.com[16:47] Apptastic[24:38] Moriba Jah: mission.privateer.com[32:54] Tonya Currie: movesnap.ca[40:33] Amazon's New Clip Show ...
2022-08-2349 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Word on Heardle & How to Combat the Rise of MisinformationWe dive into the concepts of misinformation and disinformation, which are on the rise following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Harvard Medical School Psychiatrist, Dr. Roy Perlis, joins us to explain the effect of misinformation on our mental health. Also, we talk to Dr. Farzaneh Ahmadi, CEO of Laronix, about their smart wearable electronic voice prosthesis, Bionic Voice. The Bionic Voice uses AI software that learns and mimics the natural voice of a patient who has lost their voice due to cancer. In Socially Speaking, we discuss what to do about polarizing language online.Find out more inf...
2022-03-1550 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BDisinformation In War & Feeding Ukraine's Families In The Wake Of The InvasionWe talk to award-winning journalist Laurie Segall about her new book, Special Characters, My Adventures with Tech’s Titans and Misfits, which pulls back the covers on the exclusive world of billionaire founders, entrepreneurs, and mainstream media. Plus, we take a look at what the Big Tech companies are doing about Russia’s attack on Ukraine with CNN’s Technology Reporter Brian Fung. Also, the World Centre Kitchen (WCK) is one of the first organizations to arrive in a crisis to provide meals to families in need. We have the CEO, Nate Mook, join us to share how they are serv...
2022-03-0852 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Truth Social Launch & Protecting Yourself on Public WifiWith the cost of living on the rise all over the world, one company is offering a solution to help households save money by monitoring activity and steering people in the right direction for better deals. We talk to the CEO and co-founder of Nous, Greg Marsh, about how the company is helping automate household decisions and spending. Plus, with people traveling again, the safety of connecting to WiFi is important. We have Paige Hanson, Chief of Cyber Safety Education at NortonLifeLock, to give us some dos and don'ts of connecting to public wifi networks. Also, we talk to...
2022-03-0150 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BFacebook's New Slogans & Technology-Inspired Businesses Pivots of 2022Video is becoming the go-to tool for hiring new employees. Kimberley Black explains how her Video Resume Academy helps job seekers showcase their abilities and communication skills using video. Plus, we have the winner of the 2022 Marconi Prize, Siavash Alamouti, join us to discuss the award he received in recognition of his contribution to global wireless device accessibility. Also, as part of Amber’s series, The Great Canadian Pivot, we talk to Asma Aziz the Marketing Director of Intel Marketing Territories about Intel’s Pandemic Response Technology Initiative about small and medium-sized business pivots. In Socially Speaking, we jump into a...
2022-02-2250 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTikTok Looks To Strengthen Its Efforts To Regulate Dangerous Content & How To Protect Yourself From Online Romance ScamsWe check into the artificial competition, ProBots, with producer Drekken Pownz, which lets participants go head-to-head in StarCraft 2. Plus, we find out The Small Robot Company is bringing automation and big data into farming to produce more and harm the environment less with the company’s CEO, Ben Scott-Robinson. Also, safely "Dating in the Digital Age" requires the tools to ensure the connection you make is real. Kevin Roundy, Technical Director at NortonLifeLock, shares how to avoid romance scams when online dating. In Socially Speaking, we take a look at the #BoringTweets on Twitter.Find out more inf...
2022-02-1549 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTF292 – Elon Musk Opposes Flight-Tracking & Eviation Soars Towards Battery Powered FlightBattery-powered air travel company, Eviation, is set to take flight with their all-electric passenger airplane. We speak to the CEO, Omer Bar-Yohay, about its nine-passenger plane. Plus, Axel Krieger, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins’ Whiting School of Engineering, discusses their significant step towards fully-automated AI surgery performed on humans. Also, Quan is helping prevent burnout of managers and teams through their digital platform that assists organizations by offering a holistic method to improve self-care. CEO and Co-Founder, Arosha Brouwer, shares the details. In Socially Speaking, we focus on tone we project when speaking to others.F...
2022-02-0849 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BNeil Young Says Goodbye to Spotify & Apple Defies Supply Chain ShortagesApple just reported its single-largest quarterly revenue and tech reporter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, dives into how they have defied supply chain shortages. Plus, we speak to Charlie Rousset, co-founder of Morphée Zen, about their latest offerings to improve sleep and manage stress. Also, we look at a new innovative program that is helping reduce online and offline child sexual abuse with Dr. Ainslie Heasman, a Clinical Forensic Psychologist at the Sexual Behaviours Clinic at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health. In Socially Speaking, we play a game of rad or fad with Mashable’s list of Valentine’s Day...
2022-02-0150 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BAn Open Letter to Joe Rogan & TV Star Debbie Travis Helps Us Find JoyWe have Canada Research Chair of Health Law and Policy at the University of Alberta, Timothy Caulfield, to discuss the infamous Spotify letter urging a crackdown on misinformation about COVID19, with particular focus on The Joe Rogan Experience. Plus, home design expert and international star, Debbie Travis, shares her joy as she discusses her new book, Joy: Life Lessons from a Tuscan Villa. Also, we question why we don't prioritize the important process of end-of-life planning. CEO and co-founder of Willful, Erin Bury, explains why, including how they are making estate planning affordable, easy and convenient. In Socially Speaking, we...
2022-01-2550 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Latest To Come From CES 2022Labrador 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 with...
2022-01-1850 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BA Year in Review & Designing a Better 2022 | TF288Dr. 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 Amazo...
2021-12-2853 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BHow Canadians Make Christmas Shopping A Snap | TF287Walk 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...
2021-12-2150 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTop 5 Tech Picks For Your Holiday Shopping List | TF286Olympic 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 Ha...
2021-12-1450 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTop Tech For The Holidays | TF285Alms 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 al...
2021-12-0752 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BNASA‘s One-of-a-Kind Defence System | TF284NASA’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...
2021-12-0150 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BKeep Your Holiday Shopping Safe With a VPN | TF283Anand 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.
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2021-11-2349 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Basics of Cryptocurrency | TF282We 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:
Tyrone Ross: onrampinvest.com
Nail...
2021-11-1648 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BImproving Global Access To Education in STEM Fields | TF281Diego 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...
2021-11-0949 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BCanada’s Role in the Future of Climate Change #COP26 | TF280This 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 WIT...
2021-11-0250 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BConnecting Families With Pediatric Telehealth Services Across Canada | TF279What'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:Dave Delaney: davedelaney.meElyssa Elman: kixcare.comAlex Heat...
2021-10-2650 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BHow To Make Your Home Smarter | TF278We 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...
2021-10-1949 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BKeeping Safe From The Dangers of AI-Based Applications | TF277We 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:G...
2021-10-1252 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BSimplifying Tasks with Advancements in Artificial Intelligence | TF276Chris 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...
2021-10-0550 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BErica Ehm Discusses Empowering Youth Through the Inside＞Out Initiative | TF275Managing 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...
2021-09-2850 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BPrime Minister Justin Trudeau on how to Combat Online HateAmber 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 mes...
2021-09-2151 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BLooking to Get More Girls Interested in STEMGoogle 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 S...
2021-09-1450 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BBuying A Car Without Leaving Your CouchCody 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:Cody Greenn: canadadrives.caStephen Taylor: halt.aiAmberMac: ambermac.comYou can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on T...
2021-08-3150 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BWho Is Making Sure Algorithms Work For Everybody?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:Leigh Tynan: telus.comParham Aarabi: halt...
2021-08-2450 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BSolving The Problem of Returns With Online ShoppingIf 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:Brett Gaylor...
2021-08-0450 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BIt’s All About Shopping In A New GenerationHenry 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 m...
2021-07-2751 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BStarting Kids Off Right in Entrepreneurship with a Business Starter KitWe 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:Co...
2021-07-2049 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BSetting Up Kids For Entrepreneurship with MightyMatt 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 platfor...
2021-07-1349 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BStart Training For A Flight To SpaceMaggie 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 p...
2021-06-2249 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTech Gift Ideas For Father’s DayThe 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 Urtasu...
2021-06-1552 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BGiving Students A Leg Up With Real World ExperienceBlackberry 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...
2021-06-0849 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BHow To Get That Blue Badge On TwitterGoogle 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.
2021-05-2550 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTreat Robots As We Treat AnimalsBigBrain’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 b...
2021-05-1850 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BHits and Misses With Celebrities In Social MediaWe 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:br...
2021-05-1150 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Latest in Technology For That Special MomUber 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...
2021-05-0450 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BStriving For More Diversity in the Emoji WorldGenevieve 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...
2021-04-2749 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BScaling Up Canada’s Hardware IndustryPersonalize 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 Speaki...
2021-04-2049 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BAn Unexpected Pandemic PivotCraig 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:zumzum.casoaredu.caYou can also find both AmberMac and Michael B...
2021-04-1349 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BPowering Your Sleep With An AI MattressXander 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:xkcorp.combryte.combyondxr.comYou can also...
2021-04-0649 minThe Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BMaking It Easy To Keep Seniors ConnectedKeep 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:picnyk.comForbes Magazinescanmyphotos.com...
2021-03-3049 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BGetting Your Next Car Via SubscriptionIt'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 S...
2021-03-2350 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BA Year of Virtual EventsJeff 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:unleashresults.comshannaswan...
2021-03-1652 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BAirport Food Delivery Via RobotSheldon 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:bmiginc.comflipboard...
2021-03-0949 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BA Look Inside The Perseverance Rover Mission On MarsWe 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 o...
2021-03-0251 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BVirtual Reality Employee TrainingMichael 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 o...
2021-02-2349 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BFinding The Perfect Shoe Fit From HomeWe 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 t...
2021-02-1652 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Wild Ride Of The GameStop StockGavin 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:
2021-02-0949 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Reality For Seniors In Long Term Care FacilitiesAli 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...
2021-02-0254 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BVirtual Fitness In A PandemicGeneral Counsel for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), Benjamin Bull, guides us through the recent lawsuit against Mindgeek — the parent company of Pornhub — accused of hosting content containing child sex abuse. Also, we talk to the president of Orangetheory Fitness Canada, Blake MacDonald, about their interactive virtual coaching platform that brings real-time coaching from local and certified coaches to a small group setting. Plus, Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of drone developer American Robotics, reveals FAA approval to operate its fully-automated "Scout" drones without on-site humans. Next, CNN's Technology reporter, Brian Fung, predicts the future of social media mod...
2021-01-2649 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BHelping The Community To Shop LocalMatt Crowell, Founder and CEO of GetintheLoop, joins us to share how they are making it easier to shop locally while connecting with small businesses in your community. Also, GrandPad's Head of Innovation and co-founder, Isaac Lien, reveals how their purpose-built tablet is heping connect seniors to healthcare professionals from the safety of their own homes. Plus, tech expert, Marc Saltzman, brings us all the new technology and the top trends shown at the Consumers Electronics Show, which happened virtually this year. In Socially Speaking, we dive into the truth about transparent screens question if they are just a...
2021-01-1949 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BHow Augmented Reality Can Transform Your BusinessJeremy Dalton, head of XR at PwC UK and author of Reality Check: How Immersive Technologies Can Transform Your Business, joins us to reveal how companies can integrate Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality into their businesses. Also, we talk to the Co-Founder of Develop for Good, Amay Aggarwal, about how their matching service is designed to connect motivated and ambitious undergraduates in computer science, design and economics to nonprofits with specific projects that require expertise. Plus, we look into a platform that provides car rentals to those in need of a vehicle. Founder of KYTE, Ludwig Schoenack, shares how...
2021-01-1251 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BIs Zoox the Future of Transportation?Bradley Tusk, CEO of Tusk Ventures, joins us to explain how the tech community will deal with policy battles in 2021. Also, we talk to Zoox co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Jesse Levinson, about their electric, autonomous robotaxi and what it means for the future of transportation. We have Samuel Stupp, Professor and researcher at Northwestern University, join us to reveal their new, water-powered dancing robot. Plus, our favorite interet Dad, Brittlestar, is here to let us know how celebrities have been cashing in on Cameo and declare the biggest performer on the platform in 2020.Find out more...
2020-12-2250 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BBuilding a Safer Online Environment for KidsThe Chief Security Evangelist at ESET, Tony Anscombe, breaks down their new resource platform for kids, parents and educators called "Safer Kids Online" that aims to build a safer online environment. Also, we talk to Tomas Ronis, the founder and CEO of real estate startup Rhenti, about their mission to make the rental leasing process fast, easy and transparent for both the renters and property owners. Plus, we have Dyson Design Engineer, Michael Leat, join us to share their global results from its air quality lockdown project, which were obtained from an air quality backpack with Dyson connected purifiers...
2020-12-1649 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Latest in Tech for Teens and TweensSave time and money with FoodBoss: the food delivery search comparison engine. We talk to the Co-Founder and CEO, Michael DiBenedetto, all about how it works. Also, CEO of the National Angel Capital Organization, Claudio Rojas, explains how they foster investment in early-stage companies and reveals plans for their Atlantic Summit in mid-December. Plus, Cure Hydration's Founder, Lauren Picasso, shares how their sports drink mix is a healthy choice for maintaining hydration while working out. In Socially Speaking, we chat about a new reality series that Facebook is producing and what we think the show will be about.
2020-12-0849 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BReducing The Stress of Online LearningOnline learning has been a major focus since the pandemic started and we share 3 tips to help parents manage their kids' online learning experience to reduce the stress around the house. Also, tech expert, Marc Saltzman, gives us some great tech gift ideas just in time for the holidays. Plus, we talk to James Vlahos, cofounder of HereAfter, which is an A-I platform designed to allow people to have spoken "conversations" with loved ones who have passed away based on recordings taken while they are still alive. In Socially Speaking, we dive into Twitter Fleets and give you our...
2020-12-0148 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BAccessible Education for AllRobert Barrosa, Senior Director of Sales, Business Development & Marketing for Electrify America gives us the details on their simplified charging station payment system: Plug & Charge. We also talk to Theodoros Zanos, Head of the Neural & Data Science Lab at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, who is researching an AI tool for vital-sign monitoring of hospital patients. Plus, Yezin Al-Qaysi, the CEO of Canadian company VYZR Technologies, discusses their new hazmat helmet, which provides full head and chest coverage to protect healthcare workers. Isabel Wang, co-founder of the Bridging Tech Charitable Fund, shares their mission to provide equitable access...
2020-11-2450 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BWatching Movies In A Virtual WorldYour next movie experience may be in a virtual world with Hoovie. We speak to the co-founder, Fiona Rayher, about their virtual space to host online screenings. Plus, grade 12 student, Sophia Joffe, discusses why she created the site eLearn.fyi, which compiles the best learning resources for students attending online school. Also, Rachel Zimmer, from U.K.-based Entrepreneur First, is launching a chapter in Canada and she explains their system for pairing co-founders with potential companies. In Socially Speaking, we talk about why the battle of misinformation is getting harder in the wake of the US Elections. ...
2020-11-1750 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe App for Easier Sleep without Counting SheepAcousticSheep CEO, Dr. Wei-Shin Lai, discusses the newest app that will have users sleeping soundly with ease. Plus, Pandorabots CEO, Lauren Kunze, introduces us to the rules-first chatbot, Kuki, and explains what the company hopes to learn from its experiment with Facebook's Blenderbot. Also, GadgetMatch's Michael Josh gives us the lowdown on LG's newest phone and how it will shake up the mobile phone design market. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the business of loneliness and the effect of loneliness in the age of the pandemic. Find out more information from our guests here:acousticsheep.com...
2020-11-1051 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BImproving Contact TracingSteve Puchala, Senior Vice President of Growth and Restaurant Success for Skip The Dishes, joins us to reveal how the business adapted when the pandemic hit and their plans to move forward in the post-pandemic world. Plus, we talk to the CEO of GroundLevel Insights, Asif Khan, about the free contract-tracing platform for Canadians: CANATRACE. Also, Co-Founder of Miso Robotics, Buck Jordan, introduces us to Flippy, the world’s first autonomous robotic kitchen assistant. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how Apple is upping their search game to compete with the giant called Google. skipthedishescomgroundlevelinsights.commisorobotics.comYou ca...
2020-11-0350 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BKeeping You Connected and Productive at Home with TechnologyWriter, creator, and content consultant, Mohit Rajhans, takes a look at some content trends and provides us with helpful tips to ensure that brands find success with their content creation. Plus, we talk to the co-founder and CEO of Knowledgehook, Travis Ratnam, about his AI-powered platform that provides insights for teachers and parents to identify gaps in learning and offer instructional guidance. Also, technology evangelist Marc Saltzman reveals a wish list of useful products to keep you connected and productive at home. In Socially Speaking, we go fact checking on why journalist Daniel Dale is the United States' biggest thr...
2020-10-2752 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Benefits Of A Screen-Free DayNew York Times author, Ashanti Martin, explores how social media platforms like LinkedIn handle content addressing racism in the workplace. Plus, filmmaker and Webby Award founder, Tiffany Shlain, on the benefits of screen-free days and her new book 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection. Also, we find out why our favorite Interet Dad, @Brittlestar, has a crush on Triller. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the COVID Alert App available to Canadians and how it keeps citizens informed while helping stop the spread of COVID-19.Find out more information...
2020-10-2046 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BIs Google Meet A Zoom Killer?Steve DiPaola, Professor at the School of Interactive Arts & Technology at Simon Fraser University, discusses training healthcare workers in correct PPE use via advanced virtual training simulations. Plus, PitchMe CEO and co-founder, Dina Bayasanova, is swapping traditional resumés for AI matching based on an applicant's soft and professional skills. Also, we have Laura Chambers, CEO of Willow, reveal how their wearable breast pump makes pumping more efficient while providing added comfort and dignity to its users. In Socially Speaking, we question if Google Meet will be the death of Zoom.Find out more information from our g...
2020-10-1451 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTaking A Virtual Commute To WorkFormer Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and the fuelService Canadian Ambassador, David Onley, joins us to discuss fuelService's recent Canadian launch and explain how the app assists drivers with mobility challenges. Plus, Microsoft's XBox team purchased ZeniMax Media. Bloomberg News' tech reporter Dina Bass reveals how the tech giant will be using it to develop a virtual commute for remote workers. Also, our best tech friend, Michael Josh, joins us with the lowdown on Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 2. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the new blacklight tool that divulges what data is being collected by a website before you...
2020-10-0651 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTicket To Ride (In A Flying Taxi)Reserve your ticket for the first ride in the Volocopter's public electric air taxi. CEO Florian Reuter joins us to talk about how their urban air mobility company took flight. Plus, we have tech executive, entrepreneur, investor and author, Maëlle Gavet, to provide her take on how big tech has gone off the rails (and how to get it back on track). Also, Incredible Health CEO, Iman Abuzeid, reveals their innovative approach to healthcare staffing where the hospitals are the applicants. In Socially Speaking, we question if Peleton should be afraid of Apple with its aggressive move into t...
2020-09-2253 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BGetting Kids And Teachers Excited About CodingWhat does the Future of Work look like? Ericsson's Head of ConsumerLab, Jasmeet Sethi, joins us with answers, including how we can prepare. Plus, we learn how teacher and Digital Literacy Coach, Stacey Bernier, fosters excitement for coding amongst kids and teachers alike. Also, the founder and CEO of Better1, Darab Ali, shares the immersive experience of their interactive online shopping service for the newest smart-living products. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how Ryan Reynolds owns the internet — full stop. Find out more information from our guests here:ericsson.comStacey Bernier - Twitterbetter1.comYou can...
2020-09-1553 min
The AmberMac ShowEDUCATION: Unpacking a Back-to-School COVID-19 CrisisHigher education futurist Bryan Alexander on pandemic problems on campus and K-12 strategist Dwayne Matthews on why COVID-19 is accelerating the future of learning.
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2020-09-1522 minThe AmberMac ShowIntroducing The AmberMac ShowEach episode, the AmberMac show unpacks technology PLUS. The PLUS is everything from politics to education, algorithms to AI, misinformation to marketing, and everything in between. Technology reporter and author AmberMac is your guide on this journey, along with diverse voices, global thinkers, and a thoughtful essay to move us all forward - together.
2020-09-0100 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BBlackBerry Is BackSave the Children helps provide children around the world a healthy start and the opportunity to learn. We have President and CEO, Janti Soeripto, join us to share some of the initiatives it has underway to continue their efforts throughout the global pandemic. Plus, we have one of the finalists from the Shad Canada's STEAM enrichment program, Mallory Moxham, join us to share how the event worked via online delivery. Also, the CEO of OnwardMobility, Peter Franklin, gives us the details on the return of BlackBerry in the smartphone market with the new 5G Android BlackBerry. In Socially Speaking, w...
2020-08-2553 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Latest In Back To School TechnologyJoshua Karam, co-founder and CEO of Hyr Live, built the online platform with one goal in mind: to host a community of inspirational classes for food, beverage and pastry, taught to you at home. Plus, we get the inside scoop on the latest must-have gadgets for back-to-school with Technology Evangelist, Marc Saltzman. Also, Jennifer Lee, Managing Partner of Growth Platforms and Value Creation Services at Deloitte shares the company's global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the future of the internet and ask: is it too late to remake the digital world for the b...
2020-08-1853 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BWhat if TikTok Disappears?Borrowell is helping customers reduce and manage their financial pressures during the global pandemic. Co-founder, Eva Wong, joins us to reveal their app's strategy. Plus, the car-buying app that gets users on the road with convenience with co-founder and President of Fair, Georg Bauer. Also, we explore TikTok's would-be replacement, Clash, with our favorite internet Dad, Brittlestar. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Twitter's stance on disinformation, including labeling government and state media officials to help users trace information and sources. Find out more information from our guests here:borrowel.comfair.comclashapp.coY...
2020-08-1154 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BAdopting New Technologies To Service Retail Customers In A PandemicWe have a tiny talk with Skyler Hammond who shares the story of his new book, "The Big Book of Teeny Tiny Stories", including his unique collaborations with artists from around the world. Plus, NBA players are keeping healthy with the Oura ring. CEO of Oura, Harpreet Rai, joins us to reveal how the ring works. Also, we have James Connell, Chief Ecommerce & Customer Experience Officer of Roots, on how they have been adapting in the coronavirus landscape by adopting new technologies to service customers and "future proofing" their business. In Socially Speaking, we discuss whether or not an ana...
2020-08-0454 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BIs The Latest Smartphone Worth It?Writer-director John Babu reveals how he focused on the potential of artificial intelligence while passing time during the lockdown. Plus, investigative reporter, Raphael Rowe, joins us to talk about his Netflix original documentary: Inside The World's Toughest Prisons. Also, Michael Josh from GadgetMatch answers our biggest smartphone question: Is the newest, souped-up version worth it or is a mid-range smartphone good enough? In Socially Speaking, we question if a wealth tax on the 1% is a good idea.Find out more information from our guests here:John BabuRaphael RoweGadgetMatchYou can also find both AmberMac...
2020-07-2853 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTF224 - Diagnosing Cancer with AIGoogle announced a $10 billion investment to expand its footprint in India. Forbes Senior Contributor, John Koetsier, walks us through the tech giant's move. Plus, we have the CEO of the healthcare startup Paige.AI, Leo Grady, to explain how they use AI-generated clinical imaging data to diagnose cancer. Also, we take a look at Mighty Health, a health and fitness wellness app tailored to older adults, with the co-founder and CEO, James Li. In Socially Speaking, we muse about the bans and restrictions that countries and companies are implementing for users of TikTok.Find out more information fro...
2020-07-2153 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BFight The Spread Of COVID-19 With The CoronaCheck AppWe talk to Shad Canada's President and CEO, Tim Jackson, about their move from a traditional live-in STEAM enrichment program to an online platform. Plus, we check in with the Director of the Aga Khan Development Network Digital Health Resource Centre, Saleem Sayani, about their CoronaCheck app to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Also, we take a look at education and setting kids up for success in the digital age with the founder of the Digital Human Library, Leigh Cassell. In Socially Speaking, we compare the scenarios that have been devised for reopening schools and question which may...
2020-07-1452 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BWhen Apps Challenge SovereigntyIndia banned 59 apps for posing a threat to sovereignty and integrity. We have Paige Leskin, Tech Reporter for Business Insider, join us to explain why. Plus, take care of your pets virtually with Airvet. Founder and CEO, Brandon Werber, shares how to connect with a veterinarian on-demand from anywhere. Also, we talk to CEO and Founder of Snowman, Ryan Cash, who won an Apple Design Award for the puzzle game Where Cards Fall. In Socially Speaking, we ask if floating cities are a viable solution for a sustainable future.Find out more information from our guests here:
2020-07-0753 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BProviding Affordable Electricity In AfricaWe take a look at the Official Black Wall Street app with the founder, Mandy Bowman, who shares how the app helps consumers discover black-owned businesses across the globe. Plus, we cover all of the Apple announcements and updates from their recently streamed developer conference. Also, Nicole Poindexter, CEO of Energicity, discusses their goal to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to consumers in West Africa. In Socially Speaking, we wonder how Facebook is weathering the storm of the "Stop Hate For Profit" campaign.Find out more information from our guests here:energicitycorp.comofficialblackwallstreet.com
2020-06-3053 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BRewarding Good Behaviour In Your CityAdam Gilmour, CEO of Gilmour Space Technologies, joins us to talk about launching commercial rockets by the year 2022 in partnership with the University of Queensland. Plus, CEO of Colu, Amos Meiri, shares insight on the app-based rewards service structured around behavioural economics and their deal with the city of Akron, Ohio. Also we take a look at hi-tech gifts for Dads and Grads with tech journalist Marc Saltzman. In Socially Speaking, we delve into the latest Twitter update requiring users to read the link before sharing.Find out more information from our guests here:www.gspacetech...
2020-06-2353 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BThe Future of TravelOur favorite internet Dad, @Brittlestar, joins us with tips on how to make money on Facebook Live. We take a look at some great tech ideas for your Dad on Father's Day. Plus, travel expert, Johnny Jet, reveals the future of travel. Also, Cabana CEO, Scott Kubly, invites you to enjoy a socially-distanced, luxury vacation via their tech-enabled fleet of mobile hotels. In Socially Speaking, we question what responsibility big tech companies, like Twitter and Facebook, have with user-posted content.Find out more information from our guests here:www.brittlestar.comwww.johnnyjet.comcabana.life...
2020-06-1654 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BIntroducing the 5 Minute Dry Cleaning RobotPresso's dry cleaning robot is the star of wardrobe departments in the world of TV and movies. CEO, Nishant Jain, joins us to share how their machine snagged the role. Plus, co-founder of Big Digital, Michael Girgis, reveals how the digital entrance tech SafeChek is supporting storefronts to maintain social distancing standards. Krishna Rao of Stanford University explains recent findings that demonstrate how artificial intelligence and satellite images can identify at-risk wildfire regions. In Socially Speaking, we speculate if there's an impending revolution in at-home fitness classes with the influx of virtual workouts during the pandemic.Find...
2020-06-0953 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BOpen Space for EveryoneWe dive into the race for space with Virgin Orbit's President & CEO, Dan Hart. Plus, CEO and Co-founder of PathSpot, Christine Schindler, on their hand-washing scanner that indicates if your hands are clean. Also, we have Chief's CEO, Carolyn Childers, on the social network focused on furthering women in leadership positions. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the jobs that robots are taking over in agriculture and other industries.Find out more information from our guests here:virginorbit.comwww.pathspottech.comwww.chief.comYou can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.
2020-06-0252 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BIn the Office at HomeKirsten Korosec, senior reporter at TechCrunch, discusses the role of robots and the future of contactless delivery. Plus, Envision SQ President & CEO, Scott Shayko, reveals their pivot from battling air pollution to battling Covid-19. Also, OpenPhone co-founder, Daryna Kulya, on their role in the transition from corporate culture to working from home. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the upside and downside to the isolation that is space quarantining.Find out more information from our guests here:techcrunch.comenvisionsq.comopenphone.coYou can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.
2020-05-2652 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTechnology To Detect The CoronavirusHow can temperature-measuring cameras assist in detecting the coronavirus? Drew Harwell from the Washington Post joins us to explain. Plus, we talk to Landon Downs, co-founder and President of 1QBit; the artificial intelligence tool that can diagnose lung abnormalities. Also, we find out more about Canada's Ocean Supercluster's new accelerated ocean solutions program from their CEO, Kendra MacDonald. The program aims to help keep the ocean sector afloat during the current economic downturn. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how companies like Twitter are keeping employees working from home permanently and what that looks like.Find out more...
2020-05-2053 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BKeeping Tabs on Contract TracingNASA's Earth Science Acting Director, Dr. Paula Bontempi, joins us to talk about the global, virtual hackathon aimed at solving problems brought on by the pandemic in a joint Space Apps Covid-19 Challenge with NASA, the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. Plus, author Rick Terrien discusses his new book, Ageless Startup, and launching a startup at any age. Also, what you need to know about contract tracing apps to help combat the spread of Covid-19. In Socially Speaking, we debate the futures of hyperloop and high-speed travel.Find out more information from our...
2020-05-1252 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BPivoting Business Operations To Help In The PandemicThe DNA-testing Spartan Cube has pivoted for use as a fast-acting COVID-19 test. Spartan Bioscience CEO, Paul Lem, joins us to explain how. Plus, we talk to Dr. Jack Pottle, Chief Medical Officer for Oxford Medical Simulation about VR training for preparing frontline workers for emergency situations. Also, we look at 20 years of iRobot with Senior Product Manager, Brent Hild, and discover what's next for the Roomba. In Socially Speaking, we wonder if apps might hold the answer to lifting the lockdowns around the world.Find out more information from our guests here:www.spartanbio.comoxfordmedicalsimulation...
2020-05-0553 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BFighting The Spread Of MisinformationFirst Draft CEO, Claire Wardle, is leading the battle against the spread of misinformation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, helping journalists and everyday consumers alike. Plus, Neil Seeman, CEO of RIWI Corp on what their real-time data tracking is revealing the pandemic. Also, filmmaker Sarah Teale of the HBO documentary, KillChain: The Cyber War on American Elections, divulges how safe our elections really are. In Socially Speaking, we chat about how to curate your social media to be constantly learning and seeing the best in people.Find out more information from our guests here:First Draft firstdraftnews.o...
2020-04-2853 min