Future Talk

A study from the UAE showed that students perform significantly better in exams when taught online. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of distance learning. We also talk about the UAE’s partnership with Japan to send a rover to the moon in 2022. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Fol...

Run out of milk? Robots are on call for home deliveries in Singapore. In this episode, we discuss the features of these robots. We also talk about Emirati astronauts training at the top NASA facility and Apple reportedly building new Apple TV with built-in camera and speaker. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ***...

The holy month of Ramadan has always been a time of togetherness. In this episode, Head of Video and Creative for TikTok MENA Rami Zeidan joins us to discuss how people are connecting virtually on TikTok and the element of genuineness on the platform. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Fol...

Student volunteers from American University of Sharjah are teaching orphans and underprivileged adults the basics of physics, programming and the applications of microcontrollers in nine online classes. In this episode, a member of the team, Nadeen Tarek and her mentoring professor, Dr. Imran Zualkernan, join us to discuss the benefits of this initiative and the challenges that they faced during d...

The UAE has selected two new Emiratis to be part of its astronaut corps, including the Arab world’s first female astronaut. In this episode, we discuss the training program of the astronauts. We also talk about Clubhouse’s data leak that has exposed 1.3 million users to fraud and Elon Musk's neuralink that allowed a monkey with to play video games with its mind. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE...

Technology is giving sight to the visually impaired. In this episode, two members of the team of computer science and engineering AUS students that recently designed an IoT-based smart cane for people with visual impairment as part of their graduation design project join the Future Talk team to discuss its different features. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM)...

Beea’h is the first in the region to deploy a fleet of low-noise, emissions-free electric vehicles for city cleaning services. In this episode, Director of Sustainable Mobility at Bee’ah Nasir Al Shamsi joins us to discuss the different types of electric vehicles. He also shares with us the number and features of the Tesla Semi trucks that Beea’h has ordered. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by...

Authorities in the UAE are warning customers to never share one-time passwords with unidentified callers. In this episode, we discuss the risks of these scams. We also talk about LG becoming the first major smartphone brand to withdraw from the market and scientists connecting a human brain to a computer wirelessly for the first time ever. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your ra...

Emirati artist Maisoon Al Saleh’s works are currently on view at Agora Gallery, New York City. In this episode, we discuss her digital artwork. We also talk about Facebook and how the personal data from 500 million users were found online and the smartphone camera that can help doctors measure pulse and breathing rate. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or onl...

Professional social network LinkedIn is giving nearly all of its 15,900 full-time workers next week off to avoid burnout and allow its employees to recharge. In this episode, we discuss its benefits. We also talk about Google Maps bringing back the compass feature on Android and Twitter unsurprisingly confirming that Spaces are coming to desktop web browsers. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by...

People with autism are often sensitive to their environment. They have unusually delicate sensory systems, which means that their senses can be easily overloaded. What if we could customize web pages to adapt to their needs? In this episode, we discuss a web extension that allows websites to have more neutral colours, simplified fonts, menus and layouts. We also talk about YouTube experimenting wi...

Google's Maps app will soon start directing drivers along routes estimated to generate the lowest carbon emissions based on traffic, slopes and other factors. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of this feature. We also talk about Apple unveiling a new iPhone, Mac and Watch software on June 7 in a virtual event and LinkedIn making a Clubhouse clone. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tunin...

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 **...