Future Talk

In this episode, we discuss drones having level 4 autonomy and their uses in search and rescue missions. We also talk about China preparing to launch the first part of new space station and Google adding COVID-19-related information to searches for travel. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ***********************...

In this episode, we discuss how people who own e-scooters may use them freely, but only in the five designated zones in certain emirates in the UAE. We also talk about Facebook and Instagram's notices in iOS apps that tell users how tracking helps keep the applications ‘free of charge’. We discuss Apple adding a way to speed up searches on the App Store by suggesting words. Listen to #Pulse95Radio...

A three-minute iPad test could help doctors in the UAE spot early signs of dementia 15 years before patients start showing symptoms. In this episode, we discuss how this test works. We also talk about Mark Zuckerberg announcing new ways for Instagram creators to make money and how the Rashid Rover will explore the moon in 14 Earth days. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio...

Police authorities in the UAE have urged residents to dial up restaurants to place their food orders instead of relying on random websites offering Ramadan discounts that are too good to be true. In this episode, we discuss what these scams look like. We also talk about Samsung unveiling 'mobile-first’ laptops and launching an AI-powered robot cleaner. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning...

In this episode, we discuss an app that helps autistic children communicate better with its four main built-in features—speech, phrases, cards and scribble. We also talk about an Emirati firm that has deployed virtual reality training to strengthen fire safety measures. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com *********...

To share or not to share is a question that we should be asking ourselves every once in a while before posting on social media platforms especially after the most recent hacks that have gone viral on social media platforms. In this episode, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi, Michail Maniatakos, joins us to discuss the latest cybersecurity incidents involvi...

Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and ruthless than ever, targeting people's private lives and impersonating friends or work colleagues to steal money or secure valuable data. In this episode, we discuss different tips on how to stay ahead of their methods. We also talk about the 'Year of the 50th' website that allows citizens to upload pictures of the unique heroes of the UAE. Listen...

Sony has announced a follow-up product to the Reon Pocket, the app-controlled “wearable air conditioner”. In this episode, we discuss the features of this portable wearable AC. We also talk about Twitter now allowing everyone to tweet pictures in 4K on Android and iOS and Amazon loosening its grip on customers and letting some sellers reach out to them. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning...

Apple launched a range of products, including its long-awaited AirTag to track and find missing items. In this episode, we discuss the features of these new gadgets. We also talk about a new Instagram feature that can help us filter out abusive DMs automatically and Samsung launching a new feature to help us turn our old Galaxy phones into smart home sensors. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by...

For the first time in the UAE, a technology was created to turn the humidity in the air into drinking water and we brought the Director Global Operations at Eshra Water Ed Atkin to tell us all about it. We also talk about the recent controversial events that happened with the Tesla car accident that killed two people. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or onli...

How can technology help ease recycling? In this episode, we discuss the application Recapp that is available in the UAE that helps users recycle by bringing recycling bins to their doorstep and allowing them to win rewards. General Manager Jérôme Viricel joins us to discuss the features of the application. We also talk about the 'WhatsApp Pink’ app scam and what to expect at Apple’s ‘Spring loaded...

Sensing devices are everywhere, up to the point where we become unaware of their presence. In this episode, we discuss a webcam that is shaped like a human eye. It can see, blink, look around and observe you. We also talk about Twitter suffering a partial outage and a man who placed an online order for apples and found an iPhone inside. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio...

While new phones are advertised as “water resistant”, this doesn’t mean they are waterproof, or totally immune to water. In this episode, we discuss how you can fix a water-logged phone. We also talk about Instagram testing a feature that lets users choose if they want to see likes and a WhatsApp status flaw that allows stalkers to track users online. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning i...

A study from the UAE showed that students perform significantly better in exams when taught online. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of distance learning. We also talk about the UAE’s partnership with Japan to send a rover to the moon in 2022. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Fol...

Run out of milk? Robots are on call for home deliveries in Singapore. In this episode, we discuss the features of these robots. We also talk about Emirati astronauts training at the top NASA facility and Apple reportedly building new Apple TV with built-in camera and speaker. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ***...

The holy month of Ramadan has always been a time of togetherness. In this episode, Head of Video and Creative for TikTok MENA Rami Zeidan joins us to discuss how people are connecting virtually on TikTok and the element of genuineness on the platform. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Fol...

Student volunteers from American University of Sharjah are teaching orphans and underprivileged adults the basics of physics, programming and the applications of microcontrollers in nine online classes. In this episode, a member of the team, Nadeen Tarek and her mentoring professor, Dr. Imran Zualkernan, join us to discuss the benefits of this initiative and the challenges that they faced during d...

The UAE has selected two new Emiratis to be part of its astronaut corps, including the Arab world’s first female astronaut. In this episode, we discuss the training program of the astronauts. We also talk about Clubhouse’s data leak that has exposed 1.3 million users to fraud and Elon Musk's neuralink that allowed a monkey with to play video games with its mind. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE...

Technology is giving sight to the visually impaired. In this episode, two members of the team of computer science and engineering AUS students that recently designed an IoT-based smart cane for people with visual impairment as part of their graduation design project join the Future Talk team to discuss its different features. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM)...

Beea’h is the first in the region to deploy a fleet of low-noise, emissions-free electric vehicles for city cleaning services. In this episode, Director of Sustainable Mobility at Bee’ah Nasir Al Shamsi joins us to discuss the different types of electric vehicles. He also shares with us the number and features of the Tesla Semi trucks that Beea’h has ordered. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by...

Authorities in the UAE are warning customers to never share one-time passwords with unidentified callers. In this episode, we discuss the risks of these scams. We also talk about LG becoming the first major smartphone brand to withdraw from the market and scientists connecting a human brain to a computer wirelessly for the first time ever. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your ra...

Emirati artist Maisoon Al Saleh’s works are currently on view at Agora Gallery, New York City. In this episode, we discuss her digital artwork. We also talk about Facebook and how the personal data from 500 million users were found online and the smartphone camera that can help doctors measure pulse and breathing rate. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or onl...

Professional social network LinkedIn is giving nearly all of its 15,900 full-time workers next week off to avoid burnout and allow its employees to recharge. In this episode, we discuss its benefits. We also talk about Google Maps bringing back the compass feature on Android and Twitter unsurprisingly confirming that Spaces are coming to desktop web browsers. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by...

People with autism are often sensitive to their environment. They have unusually delicate sensory systems, which means that their senses can be easily overloaded. What if we could customize web pages to adapt to their needs? In this episode, we discuss a web extension that allows websites to have more neutral colours, simplified fonts, menus and layouts. We also talk about YouTube experimenting wi...

Google's Maps app will soon start directing drivers along routes estimated to generate the lowest carbon emissions based on traffic, slopes and other factors. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of this feature. We also talk about Apple unveiling a new iPhone, Mac and Watch software on June 7 in a virtual event and LinkedIn making a Clubhouse clone. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tunin...