Future Talk

Mark your calendars for the next big lunar event that will happen on Wednesday, May 26 when the UAE skies. In this episode, we discuss how you can witness the UAE skies light up with the supermoon. We also talk about Microsoft retiring Internet Explorer as it seeks edge in browser war and researchers developing a sustainable fabric that can cool off and warm up the wearer, depending on which side...

Google’s latest foray into health care is a web tool that uses artificial intelligence to help people identify skin, hair, or nail conditions. In this episode, we discuss the features of this tool. We also talk about a UAE alert on iPhone 12 for those who have a pacemaker that has been issued. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pu...

Spotlight will, for the first time, offer Snapchat users the opportunity to see their content go viral, as well as discover trending videos from around the world. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of this feature. We also discuss Announcements from Google I/O 2021 and UAE Police issuing a warning about fraudulent websites that mimic popular online shops. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE b...

Twitter is a buzz with leaked photos of an alleged pink iPhone 13. In this episode, we discuss the truth behind those images. We also talk about a study that shows that Zoom chats may protect older people against dementia and a massive database of fake Amazon reviews that was exposed. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radi...

Google I/O, the company’s big developer conference, is back after being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we discuss what you should expect from the event. We also talk about Twitter making searching DMs easier on Android devices and how a paralyzed man is using his thoughts to send texts. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or o...

Fans of Apple’s ‘space gray’ colour: the company is officially discontinuing the hue for its Magic Keyboards, mice, trackpads, and other accessories. In this episode, we discuss where you can find them. We also talk about China making history with its Mars rover landing. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ********...

Attorneys general from 44 states and territories urged Facebook to abandon its plans to create an Instagram service for kids under the age of 13. In this episode, we discuss the drawbacks of using social media at a young age. We also talk about testing out Apple's Airtags privacy features and Facebook wanting to make sure you’ve read the article you’re about to share. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in th...

After more than a year of iOS exclusivity, social audio platform Clubhouse is releasing its Android app. In this episode, we discuss all the upcoming features. We also talk about SpaceX accepting the cryptocurrency Dogecoin for its satellite launch and Twitter rolling out larger image previews on iOS and Android. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on...

WhatsApp has retreated again from its plan to force users to accept new terms which critics said could expand data collection from its two billion users around the world. In this episode, we discuss why the application will put out persistent reminders for certain users. We also talk about a smart shoe that warns blind and visually impaired people of obstacles. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE b...

Sharjah Innovation park is launching a global virtual hackathon towards smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable energy for university students and professors around the world. In this episode, Ali Hussain Sajwani, Director of Technology Transfer and Projects, joins us to discuss the different categories of innovative ideas that are part of this hackathon. We also talk about a smart finger ri...

It’s World Password Day today and that brings us to discuss how you can create a strong password so hackers can’t crack and steal all your personal data. In this episode, we also discuss Instagram allowing us to use auto-caption Stories with just a sticker. We also talk about brain fingerprinting, the UAE’s latest crime-fighting technology. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your r...

Technology has also been deployed at holy sites in the region to ensure social distancing, and now tools are being unveiled to empower those who are praying at home. In this episode, we discuss the features of a smart prayer rug. We also talk about Twitter launching Spaces live-audio rooms to all users with more than 600 followers. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95....

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...