Future Talk

Happy International Woman’s Day! In celebration of this glorious day, we will be mentioning the top 5 most prominent women in tech in the UAE. In this episode we also talk about how Value Added Tax (VAT) could be subject to UAE Bloggers, Instagrammers and even Youtubers. Listen to #Pulse95Radio​​ in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ******...

Amazon just opened a new shop using automated the checkout technology. In this episode, we discuss the advantages of using such technology. We also talk about TikTok making it easier for creators to answer their fans’ questions and why UAE residents spend more than 7 hours a day online. Listen to #Pulse95Radio​​ in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95...

Could outer space provide us with electricity right here on Earth? In this episode, we discuss how solar panels in space are absorbing blue-light energy from sunlight that cannot pass through the Earth's atmosphere. We also talk about UAE students creating a contact tracing site after some students were bullied for having Covid-19 and Microsoft introducing the future of virtual collaboration. List...

Sharjah Police are offering tens of thousands of dirhams in prize money for ideas to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, we discuss the different parts of the competition. We also talk about the space hotel that is set to welcome guests by 2027 and folding iPhones becoming a reality in 2023. Listen to #Pulse95Radio​​ in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our w...

Have you ever looked at a picture and thought how would it look animated? Well you no longer have to use your imagination because in this episode of Future Talk we talk about how Deepfake technology is animating pictures and bringing it to life. We also talk about Facebook's new Smart Glasses and how it will change the way we look at technology ( pun intended) and we also got all the details about...

An electronic car call system that automatically alerts the nearest police station about an accident has been launched in Abu Dhabi to speed up accident report and emergency response times. In this episode, we discuss the features of this system. We also talk about YouTube’s new ‘supervised’ mode that allows parents to restrict older kids’ video viewing. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tunin...

The majority of elderly people face difficulties while walking because the muscular activity starts to deteriorate with aging. To make their life more comfortable, a group of students at the American University of Sharjah are currently working on a senior project to design an exoskeleton for the elderly provide them with support in their day to day activities. In this episode, Dr. Shayok, Associat...

Twitter has started to label some tweets with a warning about materials “obtained through hacking.” In this episode, we discuss where this features has been appearing and how it was hacked. We also discuss Google Maps getting a full-fledged dark mode on Android and Facial Recognition drones that use AI to take the perfect picture of you. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radi...

Smart cities are no longer just a concept or a dream of the future. Sharjah is a living example of that. In this episode, CEO of SAHAB Smart Solutions Mr. Amin Al Zarouni to talk to us about the different projects that they are currently working on alongside the Government of Sharjah to lead the digital transformation journey of the Emirate. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your...

Samsung has been toying with AR glasses for years. In this episode, we discuss the different models they are currently working on. We also talk about the Women in Technology Global Forum that is kicking off in Sharjah and Microsoft investigating tech issues with the Teams app. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com **...

The whole world is racing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Yet in this race, developing countries are running dangerously behind as the number of COVID vaccines doses that arrive to them is minimal and the process of transporting these doses is difficult. In this episode, Founder & CEO of the startup Ideabatic Kitty Liao, joins us to discuss how this vaccine portable carrier can maintain vaccin...

Sharjah Police have deployed drones to remind the public about the importance of adhering to safety measures introduced to fight the spread of Covid-19. In this episode, we discuss the use of these drone. We also talk about the Perseverance rover’s successful landing on Mars and the first images that the world has received from it. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95....

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...