Future Talk

U.S. robotics company Boston Dynamics on Monday unveiled a new robot called Stretch, designed to perform one very specific warehouse job: moving boxes. In this episode, we discuss the features of this robot. We also talk about the Emirati super-app that launched doorstep delivery of Covid vaccine. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: ww...

“Google, show me the weather forecast!”- You ask your device and your wish is Google’s command but how does Google decode these commands? In this episode, product expert and head of consumer product marketing for Google in the Arab world, Najeeb Jarrar, shares with us the behind the scenes of the virtual assistant. He also talks to us about how the Arabic version of Google Assistant will now respo...

More than 10 driverless vehicles will hit the roads in the UAE soon. In this episode, we discuss the different steps taking place to make this a reality. We also talk about Facebook and Google CEOs attempts to reform the internet law to combat misinformation and Google is testing the Memory feature, an upgrade for Assistant to ‘save and find everything’. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tunin...

Brazilian consumer watchdog has fined Apple $2 million for not including a charger in the newly-launched iPhone 12 series. In this episode, we discuss how the tech giant is allegedly engaging in misleading advertising, selling a device without the charger and unfair terms. We also talk about Twitter soon allowing users to watch YouTube videos without leaving app and testing an ‘undo tweet’ feature...

The UAE’s Hope probe will soon perform the first of two manoeuvres to get closer to its science orbit around Mars. In this episode, we discuss the scientific instruments it will use. We also talk about TikTok considering introducing the group chat feature this year and Ex-Google employees building new search engine down the road from Google. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your...

Instagram has announced new safety measures for teenagers and kids to guard youngsters on its application. In this episode, we discuss the feature. We also talk about Samsung launches new budget smartphones to take on Apple as 5G rivalry heats up. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow...

The Internet of Things adds so much to your home comforts. By using smart devices that connect to the internet, you can make your coffee ready for when you get up and get your oven to heat your dinner up for when you get home. However, unless you want other people to know all about the way you live your life, you will need to secure each device. In this episode, we discuss different ways to secure...

It takes 2.5 months to plant 4,000 Ghaf Trees manually, how can drones change this reality? In this episode, Sustainability and Community Manager at CAFU Nabra Al Busaidy and IoT Systems Engineer Ahmed Borik join us to discuss how the drone technology works. We also talk about a budget Apple Watch rival and space architects seek to replicate life on Mars in the UAE desert. Listen to #Pulse95Radio...

A new study shows that users in the UAE have more than 10 accounts on social media platforms. In this episode, we discuss which social media platforms are attracting the most. We also talk about China wanting astronauts to stay on the moon for long periods of time and TikTok's new features to tackle bullying and harassment. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) o...

The UAE is carrying out a trial to assess the accuracy of an easy-to-use breath test to detect COVID-19 within one minute. In this episode, we discuss how this device works. We also talk about WhatsApp allowing users to change playback speed of voice messages in future and YouTube taxing content creators outside the US starting from June. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your rad...

Forecasters in the UAE are studying whether electricity could improve rainfall during cloud-seeding operations. In this episode, we discuss the science behind this technology. We also talk about Facebook launches Instagram Lite in 170 lower bandwidth countries and WhatsApp reportedly working on password-protected encrypted chat backups. Listen to #Pulse95Radio​​ in the UAE by tuning in on your rad...

59% of the people in low income countries don’t have access to the internet. How can we make digital content more accessible without needing internet access? In this episode, founder of Ustad Mobile application, an application that has won many competitions to provide children that are not online in Afghanistan, Jordan and Kenya who have limited access to the internet with educational content, joi...

Apple rolled out a tool that allows you to copy all of the pictures that you have stored in Apple photos over to Google Photos. In this episode, we give you a quick guide on how to do it. We also discuss Facebook training it’s AI to ‘see’ by using 1 billion Instagram photos. Listen to #Pulse95Radio​​ in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com **...

Happy International Woman’s Day! In celebration of this glorious day, we will be mentioning the top 5 most prominent women in tech in the UAE. In this episode we also talk about how Value Added Tax (VAT) could be subject to UAE Bloggers, Instagrammers and even Youtubers. Listen to #Pulse95Radio​​ in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ******...

Amazon just opened a new shop using automated the checkout technology. In this episode, we discuss the advantages of using such technology. We also talk about TikTok making it easier for creators to answer their fans’ questions and why UAE residents spend more than 7 hours a day online. Listen to #Pulse95Radio​​ in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95...

Could outer space provide us with electricity right here on Earth? In this episode, we discuss how solar panels in space are absorbing blue-light energy from sunlight that cannot pass through the Earth's atmosphere. We also talk about UAE students creating a contact tracing site after some students were bullied for having Covid-19 and Microsoft introducing the future of virtual collaboration. List...

Sharjah Police are offering tens of thousands of dirhams in prize money for ideas to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, we discuss the different parts of the competition. We also talk about the space hotel that is set to welcome guests by 2027 and folding iPhones becoming a reality in 2023. Listen to #Pulse95Radio​​ in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our w...

Have you ever looked at a picture and thought how would it look animated? Well you no longer have to use your imagination because in this episode of Future Talk we talk about how Deepfake technology is animating pictures and bringing it to life. We also talk about Facebook's new Smart Glasses and how it will change the way we look at technology ( pun intended) and we also got all the details about...

An electronic car call system that automatically alerts the nearest police station about an accident has been launched in Abu Dhabi to speed up accident report and emergency response times. In this episode, we discuss the features of this system. We also talk about YouTube’s new ‘supervised’ mode that allows parents to restrict older kids’ video viewing. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tunin...

The majority of elderly people face difficulties while walking because the muscular activity starts to deteriorate with aging. To make their life more comfortable, a group of students at the American University of Sharjah are currently working on a senior project to design an exoskeleton for the elderly provide them with support in their day to day activities. In this episode, Dr. Shayok, Associat...

Twitter has started to label some tweets with a warning about materials “obtained through hacking.” In this episode, we discuss where this features has been appearing and how it was hacked. We also discuss Google Maps getting a full-fledged dark mode on Android and Facial Recognition drones that use AI to take the perfect picture of you. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radi...

Smart cities are no longer just a concept or a dream of the future. Sharjah is a living example of that. In this episode, CEO of SAHAB Smart Solutions Mr. Amin Al Zarouni to talk to us about the different projects that they are currently working on alongside the Government of Sharjah to lead the digital transformation journey of the Emirate. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your...

Samsung has been toying with AR glasses for years. In this episode, we discuss the different models they are currently working on. We also talk about the Women in Technology Global Forum that is kicking off in Sharjah and Microsoft investigating tech issues with the Teams app. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com **...

The whole world is racing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Yet in this race, developing countries are running dangerously behind as the number of COVID vaccines doses that arrive to them is minimal and the process of transporting these doses is difficult. In this episode, Founder & CEO of the startup Ideabatic Kitty Liao, joins us to discuss how this vaccine portable carrier can maintain va...

Sharjah Police have deployed drones to remind the public about the importance of adhering to safety measures introduced to fight the spread of Covid-19. In this episode, we discuss the use of these drone. We also talk about the Perseverance rover’s successful landing on Mars and the first images that the world has received from it. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95....