Future Talk

About 40 per cent of the engineers working on the UAE's ambitious plan to land a rover on the Moon by 2024 are women. In this episode, we discuss the design of the rover. We also talk about Apple suing its recycling partner for reselling more than 100,000 iPhones, iPads and Watches that it was hired to dismantle. We discuss the shocking news of Amazon warehouse robots causing 50% more accidents. L...

A team of researchers from Khalifa University has developed a portable Covid-19 testing kit that can deliver the results in just 45 minutes. In this episode, we discuss the technology that the kit is based on. We also talk about Apple's foldable iPhone that will come with a self-healing screen and the UK air ambulance testing a paramedic jet suit. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on...

Imagine if you had a magic wand that could disinfect surfaces and kill COVID19? Well we got the ‘magic’ wand just for you! In this episode, we talk about how Japan’s futuristic Taxis are taking the streets and keeping passengers COVID-19 FREE. We also talk about how Twitter is battling the spread of misinformation with a new “read before your retweet” prompt. And how can forget all about the TikTo...

Amazon is unveiling its own palm recognition technology that will be used initially to turn your hand into a personal credit card inside the company’s physical retail stores. In this episode, we discuss how the technology works. We also talk about how Facebook and Instagram might be blocked in Europe and the launch of the UAE’s third miniature satellite from Russia. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the...

UAE is set for more space missions over next decade. In this episode, we discuss the Emirates Moon Exploration Project that aims to send the first Arab mission to the Moon by 2024. We also talk about Sharjah Police launching an e-scheme to reduce traffic points and Google Maps releasing an update that can show coronavirus outbreaks in different areas. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning i...

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new 'Expiring Media' feature. In this episode, we discuss how this feature will be similar to that on Snapchat an Instagram. We also talk about Samsung launching an affordable Galaxy S20 FE to woo budget-conscious buyers and a new smartwatch called the ScanWatch that has more features than an Apple Watch 6 and the Fitbit Sense. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE...

Two universities now offer master’s degree in space science in a first for UAE. In this episode, we discuss what these programs will offer. We also talk about Oracle announcing that its new TikTok venture will be entirely independent from ByteDance and Amazon UAE rolling out an automatic delivery service for household staples. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM...

The UAE has signed an agreement with Nasa to train Emirati astronauts for potential missions to the International Space Station. In this episode, we discuss what this deal will entail. We also talk about the first innovative door mat invented in the UAE that can disinfects shoes. We also discuss the ‘Tatmeen' Platform that the Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched to secure healthcare sup...

Have you noticed the new small green or yellow dots appearing on the top right of your iPhone screen near signal strength? In this episode, we discuss this new update coming with the iOS14 for all iPhones. We also talk about Alibaba launching the first cloud computer that is as light as an egg and robots created for last-mile deliveries. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radi...

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park is organizing the first edition of the MENA Innovation Technology Transfer Summit connecting Sharjah, Paris and New York and spanning 14 hours of discussions on innovation, technology transfer and sustainability. In this episode, the CEO of SRTIP, Hussain Al Mahmoudi, joins us to share the topics that the summit will discuss. He also discusses the fi...

Imagine having a tool on your wrist that allows you to check on your health at any given point and one that could potentially save a person's life from a stroke. In this episode, we discuss the ECG app becoming available on the Apple Watch Series 4 or later in the UAE. We also talk about Etisalat rolling out 5G for UAE home users and AI robots serving restaurant customers in South Korea. Listen to...

Facial recognition technology has become our new ID in the age of coronavirus. In this episode, Taleb Alashkar, the Co-Founder of AlgoFace, joins us to tell us more about how this technology has been used during the pandemic. He explains the way it maps out our faces and its role in retail during and post-COVID-19. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online...

A miniature satellite developed by university students in the UAE to observe the country's climate will launch later this month. In this episode, we discuss the details of this project. We also talk about an Emirati physicist who won the the “Oscar for Science” and YouTube rolling out its TikTok competitor, YouTube Shorts. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or...

China is planning to build a COVID-proof 'smart city' in the wake of the global pandemic. In this episode, we discuss the design of this city and how it will be self-sufficient. We also talk about a search engine that allows you to feed hungry people with every web search and a smart bulb that kills bacteria and disinfects your home. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (9...

Apple has reportedly ordered a batch of foldable displays from Samsung. In this episode, we discuss the collaboration between Apple and Samsung. We also talk about Zoom introducing a two-factor authentication system for all their users and Apple working on its own face mask design. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.c...

Go green as you commute around Sharjah. In this episode, we discuss the new on-demand ride-hailing service that will deploy a fleet of electric vehicles across the emirate. We also talk about an application that can reveal who is tracking you on your iPhone and Google adding Arabic to its Read Along application to improve children's reading. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your...

Distance learning has become the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Head of International Projects and Learning at Qridi Markus Packalen joins us to tell us about the importance of using digital platforms to make distance learning easier for students and teachers. He also discusses the different skills that students and parents can adopt to make distance learning succeed and...

UAE residents can soon start wlecoming a social robot to their homes that is priced a Dh999. In this episode, we discuss the different features of the robot, Misa, and what she can do. We also talk about Apple delaying their new anti-tracking privacy measures until 2021. We also discuss a website that can allow you to buy and sell used books in Sharjah. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning...

Imagine having a 24/7 cleaner than can disinfect surfaces in a school. Doesn't that sound like a dream come true to many parents? In this episode, COO of Isku Interior, Elise Tarvainen, joins us to tell us more about the antimicrobial technology that has been introduced in many schools in the UAE. She also discusses the life-long efficiency of this material and the advantages it brings to students...

Have you ever scrolled through Twitter and wondered "why is this trending?" In this episode, we discuss Twitter's new representative tweets that are adding context to trends in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other countries. We also talk about Apple and Google launching COVID-19 notifications without the need for an application and why Amazon drivers are hanging their smartphones on trees. Listen to #P...

The UAE is opening a coding school that has no classes and is free to attend. In this episode, we discuss what makes this school unique and how ot relies on peer reviews, coding projects and internships. We also discuss how hackers can now clone your keys just by listening to them with a smartphone and Poloroid launching a new mobile printer that turns your iPhone photos into stickers. Listen to #...

Amongst all the robots designed by humans, humanoid bots hold a special place in our lives. They are able to talk to us and walk like us. They can also express a wide range of emotions. Yet one humanoid robot personifies our dreams for the future of AI, Sophia the robot. In this episode, David Hanson, Founder and the CEO of Hanson Robotics joins us to give us an update on how Sophia has changed in...

A single patient isolation and transport system called the EpiShuttle is being used in the UAE and different parts around the world to transport COVID-19 patients. In this episode, Ellen Anderson, CEO of EpiGaurd joins us to tell us more about the role of those capsules in protecting healthcare professionals. She shares with us the benefits it brings to healthcare facilities such as saving costs a...

Have you found yourself gazing down at your phone's screen time report asking "I spent how much time scrolling through social media?" In this episode, we discuss a digital detox challenge that may encourage you to put your phone for a bit every day. We also talk about Apple working on its own search engine that will compete with Google and an application that helps motivate children to read and wr...

Can Elon Musk's brain chip be the cure for many neural conditions? In this episode, we discuss the live demo of the Nueralink and the way the animals that the chip was tested on reacted. We also talk about Apple terminating Epic Games' account on the App store and Zoom's new virtual classroom experience that allows teachers to create a seating arrangement for students. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in t...