Future Talk

It goes without saying that the current coronavirus pandemic has impacted the world in lots of different ways. Everything from our health services, to our supermarkets has been affected and with social distancing and self-isolation measures in place, it’s not surprising that it’s having an effect on many people’s mental health. In this episode, Khawla Hammad, CEO of Takalam Online Counseling, an a...

We can't facilitate access to healthcare by merely increasing the number of physicians. It is also important to ensure that physicians are available at the right time to adequately meet the needs of patients. In this episode, Melda Akin, founder of Dimension14, an AI and machine learning organization, joins us to discuss can understand patient demands and plan for the unexpected in healthcare faci...

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority announced the launch of the 4th edition of UAE Hackathon: Data for Happiness and Wellbeing organized by TRA virtually with support from the National Program for Happiness and Wellbeing across the seven emirates of the country. In this episode, we discuss the creative ideas it will foster. We also talk about Sharjah embracing digital future with Sahab Sma...

The UAE released the first close-up image of Mars captured by the Hope probe, a week after the country’s space agency became only the fifth worldwide to reach the Red Planet. In this episode, we talk about the details of the image. We also discuss the new audio chat app, Clubhouse and the Apple AirTags and the new iPad Pro that are scheduled to launch in March. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE b...

Facebook is building a smartwatch as part of its ongoing hardware efforts. In this episode, we discuss the different features that the smartwatch could have. We also talk about Sharjah schools going 100% online and Chrome for iOS keeping incognito tabs even more secret with Face ID. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio....

Apple has launched a new, free battery replacement program for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros that won’t charge past one percent. In this episode, we discuss who is eligible for the batter replacement. We also talk about a UAE trial for takeaway delivery robots and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey’s plan to build an app store for social media algorithms. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your ra...

The Hope Probe successfully made it into the Martian orbit on Feb.09, 2021 making the UAE the first Arab country to reach Mars and the third country worldwide to enter the Martian orbit. In this episode, we celebrate this historical achievement with Engineer Hessa Rashid Al Matroush, the Deputy project manager and science, data and analysis lead for the Hope Probe Mars Mission. She shares with us...

When you get the COVID-19 vaccine, make sure you resist the urge to post a humblebrag on Instagram or any other social media platform because identity thieves may be watching. In this episode, we discuss the risks of posting your COVID vaccine card on social media platforms. We also talk about young Arabs who were chosen for the UAE Space Pioneers Programme and the preparations ahead of the UAE Ho...

The Critical Stage of the UAE’s Hope Probe Mars Mission' with Dimitra Atri (08.02.21) by Pulse 95 Radio

Is it ethical to record Amazon drivers “100% of the time” while they’re on their route? In this episode, we discuss Amazon’s plans to install cameras in delivery vans to help improve their safety and the raised concerns about the potential for heightened employee surveillance and a lack of privacy. We also talk about Instagram removing hundreds of stolen accounts as hacks escalate and Google launc...

It can be difficult to figure out how you’re coming across in a videoconference, especially if you want to make sure everything works before you start the meeting. In this episode, we discuss Google Meet’s new “green room” feature that allows you to check your appearance and your tech before a Meet conference. We also talk about Instagram stopping some people from posting feed photos to stories an...

Our use of messaging applications has soared through isolation and no platform has seen a greater surge in messaging than WhatsApp. In this episode, Regional Technical Manager at Kaspersky Middle East, Emad Haffar joins us to discuss the most recent of those attacks. Users in the UAE and around the globe have been receiving a message from hackers asking for a one-time password (OTP) number. Emad H...

The UAE is a few days away from making history with the Hope Probe’s arrival to Mars. In this episode, we discuss how the probe’s successful arrival to Mars will make the UAE the fifth nation in the world to reach the Red Planet after the United States, Soviet Union, China, the European Space Agency and India. We also talk about Spotify patenting a technology to recommend songs based on the speech...

Apple may incorporate some of the features of the Samsung Galaxy S21 in its next-generation phones. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of this feature. We also talk about Facebook testing letting advertisers avoid topics and WhatsApp using Status messages to try to reassure users about privacy. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website:...

Budgeting for a new year always involves a degree of uncertainty. However, budgeting for 2021 in the midst of a pandemic may be particularly challenging. In this episode, an Emirati techpreuner, Reem Mosabbeh, joins us to discuss an innovation that could help us solve the issue of overspending through her application, Retech. We discuss how this application can help students and adults track their...

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine means a ton of people are soon going to be looking for vaccination sites. In this episode, we discuss Google starting to load its Search and Maps with information on vaccination sites. We also talk about students in Jeddah developing a device to detect COVID-19 and to disinfect belongings by using light and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra becoming the first phone t...

Hanson Robotics, based in Hong Kong, said four models, including Sophia, would start rolling out of factories in the first half of 2021. In this episode, we discuss the impact of these robots in the healthcare sector and in education. We also talk about Twitter launches Birdwatch which asks users to fact-check tweets and rumors about the Apple Watch Series 7 that they might feature blood glucose m...

If you take one look around the technology industry, you’ll find yourself asking one question: why aren't there more women? Every woman in tech is changing this reality and in the heart of Sharjah Zain Al Masri is doing that as well. She was named on the prestigious “30 Under 30” Forbes Middle East list of 2020 as the Head of Brand and Reputation Marketing at Google Middle East and North Africa. S...

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has launched the first smart lecture room project called "Future Class", which employs artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. In this episode, we discuss the features of this classroom. We also talk about Google possibly removing the search function in Australia if media code becomes law and iOS 15 dropping support for iPhone 6, 2016 and the iPhone SE...

In this episode, we discuss the story of the 7-year-old who is the youngest kid to complete an internship in artificial intelligence at the University of Oxford. We also talk about Google redesigning the Search on mobile to simplify user experience and a 'smart mask' that doubles as a fitness tracker for users’ environment and lungs. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (9...

Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the UAE and around the globe, many people may be dreaming of the day when they can travel seamlessly again. In order to do those activities, you may eventually need something in addition to the vaccine: a vaccine passport application. In this episode, Apple Development Specialist and iOS Architect joins us to discuss iOS software updates. W...

Artificial intelligence researchers at Facebook claim they have developed software that can predict the likelihood of a Covid patient deteriorating or needing oxygen based on their chest X-rays. In this episode, we discuss how this AI functions. We also talk about a UAE-based student that created a wearable exoskeleton that provides relief to arthritis patients and Mercedes revealing a giant 56-in...

Two Emirati Inventors at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi created a smart mirror that can shift your mood or emotional state. In this episode, we discuss how the mirror analyzes people’s facial expressions. We also talk about Etisalat partnering with Ring for smart monitoring of homes and why Al Ain palm trees are being monitored by artificial intelligence. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tunin...

Predicting Emotional Behaviors Using AI and Interactions with Horses With Marc Herrero (18.01.21) by Pulse 95 Radio

Have you received a message on WhatsApp recently that asks you to send a 6-digit code that was sent to you by mistake? In this episode, we discuss how this plead is a hacking scheme that will lock you out of your WhatsApp account. We also discuss how smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 days before symptoms appear and how TikTok is making young teens’ accounts more private, by default. Listen to...