Future Talk

The requirement of wearing face masks in public has inspired people to find unique ways to model their face coverings. In this episode, we discuss a unique mask that looks like an astronaut helmet. The archeticts behind this prototype, Yena Young and Marco Canevacci, join us to share the features of this mask and the different gadgets that people can add to it. They also walk us through a quick tu...

Last week, Twitter had the worst security incident in company history. In this episode, we discuss which high-profile accounts where targeted as well as who perpetrated the attack. We also discuss the final preperations that are taking place ahead of the UAE Hope Probe Mars Mission launch tomorrow at 1:58 am. We also share with you tips on how you can save your iPhone battery from constantly being...

Although humans have yet to step foot on Mars, the road to the Red Planet has never been busier. In this episode, Talal M. Al Kaissi, advisor to the director general on strategic projects at the UAE Space Agency, joins us to tell us about the preperations taking place ahead of the launch of the Hope Probe Mars Mission. He also shares with us how this mission will contribute to the UAE's future pla...

Can a face mask detect the COVID-19 virus? In this episode, we talk about a face mask that researchers at Harvard and MIT are working on that lights up when it detects the coronavirus in your mucus or saliva. We also discuss artificial intelligence being deployed in taxis around the UAE to monitor taxi drivers and ensure that they are following the safety precautions. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in th...

A code hidden within Instagram suggests that it will know if you've blocked someone on Facebook and suggest that you block them too on Instagram! In this episode, we reveal the details of this new update. We also share the reason behind the delay in the launch of the UAE's Hope Probe Mars Mission and discuss Sony's latest wearable: a pocket-sized air conditioner! Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE...

The UAE is preparing to launch its Hope spacecraft for a mission on Mars. In this episode, we discuss the aim of the launch and what it hopes to achieve. We also talk about where you can watch it live as it launches! We also share the latest features of Apple's iOS 14 beta version software update and where you can install it. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM)...

Restaurants have been impacted a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic. As dine in shut down during social lockdowns in March and April, food delivery soared. In this episode, Chief Technology Officer and Founder of the virtual kitchen Kitopi, Saman Darkan, joined us to explain the concept of ghost kitchens. He also shares with us the benefits of using virtual kitchens in cutting down on delivery time....

If you need your house to be cleaned, your pet to be groomed or even someone to assemble your new couch, Amazon has the platform for you! In this episode, we discuss the e-commerce giant launching Amazon Home Services Platform that will allow citizens in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai to book services through the website. We also talk talk about 3D printed proximity dresses that have been designed t...

You may not know her but you probably know her voice. You've almost certainly asked her many questions and she always has an answer. Her personality can be sassy at times and she might have even given you some serious shade on more than one occasion. Who is she? It's surely Siri. In this episode, the original voice of Siri, Susan Bennett, joins us to tell us about the making of iPhone's virtual as...

Sharjah is on its way of becoming the furst city in the region to achieve a "zero waste-to-landfill" target by 2021. In this episode, Operational Excellence Director for Bee'ah's Public Cleansing and Waste Collection Division "Tandeef", Pablo Arribere, joins us to tell us more about how Sharjah's waste collecting trucks are using AI and machine learning to plan the most effecient routes around the...

With our ease of sharing personal information online, Senior Security Researcher at Kaspersky, Maher Yamout joins us to explain how our online data has become the new currency in which we trade. He shares with us the cost that we pay for gaining all the discounts that come with linking our social media accounts with our favorite online stores. He also discusses the concept of "social scoring syste...

A smart undershirt that can monitor a wearer's heart activity continuously is being used in the fight against COVID-19 in Japan. In this episode, we discuss how the shirt allows healthcare professionals to monitor their patients remotely. We also talk about Bahrain deploying robots that use ultraviolet light to disinfect surfaces and an application that can give you great coupon codes for free as...

As face masks become the norm amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Japenese startup has developed an internet-connected "smart mask" that can transmit messages and translate from Japanese into 8 other languages. In this episode, we discuss the features of the mask. We also talk about the UAE designing the Middle East's largest space camp for children to experience what astronauts go through and learn mor...

Apple is set to be significantly slimming its packaging for its upcoming iPhone line. In this episode, we discuss an analyst revealing that Apple may not offer a charger or earbuds in the package of its new iPhone. We also talk about two Emirati women who invented a smart shopping cart that can cut shopping time in half and an A.I. robot cast who landed a lead role of $70M sci-fi film. Listen to #...

Before COVID-19. many people had some degree of fear about robots and artificial intelligence becoming a part of our lives. However, once COVID-19 hit, AI has had its golden chance to rewrite its story. In this episode, Dr. Djamila Amimer, CEO at Mind Senses Global, joins us to tell us more about the role of AI in the fight against COVID-19. She also shares with us tips on how we can harness its p...

Producing energy from waste has a great role in diverting waste that would otherwise be sent to landfills. Sharjah is on its way of becoming the first city in the region to achieve a "zero waste-to-landfills" by 2021. In this episode, Beea'h Project Manger Nouf Wazir joins us to tell us more about the technology behind Sharjah's first waste to energy facility and the amount of waste it can process...

Influencers and just about anyone else can soon make their Instagram accounts shoppable. In this episode, we discuss who is eligible for this update. We also talk about a new report that reveals that eight in ten people will be working remotely in the UAE post- COVID-19. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ********...

Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote virtually for the first time this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. In this episode, we discuss the new features for the iPhone and Apple Watch as well as the development of its processors for Mac computers. If you're wondering where you could travel this summer during the pandemic, space might be your option! We share wit...

COVID-19 is not the only risk with the ability to quickly disturb the way we live. This crisis has shown all of us that we are prone to be disturbed by pandemics as well as cyberattacks. In this episode, Regional Technical Manager at Kaspersky Middle East Emad Haffar joins us to tell us more about the tactics that hackers have been using to exploit users' fears about the coronavirus. He also share...

Did you know that singing "Happy Birthday" twice during hand washing is the perfect amount of time to ensure that you've truly cleaned your hands. In this episode, we discuss an AI that can detect whether or not people are washing their hands correctly. We also talk about the UAE Ministry of Health launching a COVID-19 virtual information center in five different languages and Amazon testing a wea...

The UAE witness a spectacular solar eclipse today. In this episode, we discuss the timings when the eclipse peeked as well as the process in which the eclipse occurs in. We also talked about five technologies that were inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic that revolve around contactless interactions. From touchless keypads that are used in elevators to smart wristbands that alert you whenever you're...

Over the past few months, 3D printing has become a critical tool in the fight against the novel coronavirus. In this episode, 3D printing specialist, Luai Kurdi, joins us to tell us more about the process of 3D printing and its different uses. We also talk about the benefits of personalization and cost-effectiveness that 3D printing brings to manufacturing. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tu...

In 29 days, the Hope Probe will start its journey to the Red Planet to study its atmospher. In this episode, we discuss the three studies that the probe will focus on and the timings of the launch. We also talk about Amazon installing AI cameras to monitor whether or not its workers are implementing their social distancing measures. We also discuss WhatsApp launching a digital payment feature on i...

Coding is the language of the future. In this episode, we discuss how UAE university students are helping develop coding for robots on board the International Space Station. We also talk about UAE taxis employing Artificial Intelligence to curb the spread of COVID-19 and WhatsApp testing out a new feature that allows users to use the same account on up to four devices. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in t...

Studies show that elevator buttons are 40 times dirtier than toilet seats. In this episode, we discuss how the UAE is fighting the spread of those germs by deploying a new touchless technology that allows users to use the elevator by simply waving their hands. We also talk about a new smart helmet that has been deployed in the fight against COVID-19 in the UAE and Facebook testing out a new featur...