Future Talk

This year we’ve seen the release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X gaming consoles, but there is a new competitor stepping up to the plate….KFC. Yes KFC is coming out with its brand new gaming console called the KFConsole but with a twist and I’ve got all the details on it. In this episode, we also talk about how soon streaming might just become a felony in the US after the US Congress has passed a COV...

Apple the iPhone maker is making its way into the automotive industry and could we possible see an Apple by car 2024? In this episode, we talk about how big tech companies including Intel and Nivida how they were infected during a cyber attack. Also if you got 10k dirhams to spare we got the perfect speaker for you. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online...

On the evening of December 21st 2020, for the first time in hundreds of years two planets came together one bright star. In this episode, we give you the run down of what happened and what actually happens when these two planets come together. We also talk about how hackers committed fraud by using mobile bank accounts and getting away with hundreds and millions of dollars. Listen to #Pulse95Radio...

The thought of Aliens has always interested mankind, but are we finally getting some sort of communication from them? In this episode, we talk about how radio waves from an exoplanet have been discovered 50 lightyears away. We also talk about a Japanese smart toilet and how it's going to change the way you see using the bathroom again. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio...

UAE salon is installing microchip on nails, a manicure that can turn your nails into data storage devices. In this episode, we discuss how the tiny chips allow you to touch a smartphone to transfer its data into the compact accessory. We also talk about Zoom’s Christmas gift that is removing all caps on call lengths over the holidays and Facebook fixing a bug that exposed Instagram users' personal...

The arrival of 5G has been the talk of the town this year. In this episode, Aji Ed, Chief Technology Officer of Nokia Middle East and Africa joins us to discuss the difference between 4G and 5G networks. We also talk about what Nokia has achieved in the realm of 5G over the past year and the impact of 5G on the global economy. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM...

A rare phenomenon can be witnessed in the skies of the UAE on December 21. Jupiter and Saturn are closing in on their great conjunction on and at their closest, they’ll be only 0.1 degrees apart. In this episode, we discuss how often it happens. We also discuss the discovery of two new asteroids within 11 observed in the Asteroid Belt and whether or not they pose any threat on planet Earth. Listen...

Tens of thousands of complaints popped up as Google users in the US, Europe, India and other parts of the world were briefly unable to access their Gmail accounts and YouTube. In this episode, we discuss the reasons behind the outage. We also talk about boosting cabin cleaning services with UV technology and Snapchat releasing Bitmoji Paint. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your...

Scientists have developed a portable saliva-based smartphone testing platform for Covid-19 which they claim can provide results within 15 minutes. Is it as accurate as the PCR test? In this episode, we discuss the features of this technology. We also talk about Apple’s iPhone having an aggravating text notifications bug and Google adding 50 more AR animals to mobile search. Listen to #Pulse95Radio...

Twitter has acquired Squad, an app that lets you hang out with your friends via video chat and screen-sharing. In this episode, we discuss the features of the application. We also talk about Google and Apple banning technology for sharing users’ location data and Apple working on its own cellular modem. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our websi...

Scientists have developed a portable saliva-based smartphone testing platform for Covid-19 which they claim can provide results within 15 minutes. Is it as accurate as the PCR test? In this episode, we discuss the features of this technology. We also talk about Apple’s iPhone having an aggravating text notifications bug and Google adding 50 more AR animals to mobile search. Listen to #Pulse95Radio...

Aiming to radically change the lives of patients with chronic wounds, diabetic foot, and burns, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) has launched a four-dimensional (4D) bioprinting technology called Dr Invivo 4D Bioprinter. In this episode, we discuss this technology. We also talk about the UAE becoming one of the seven countries to sign 'agile nations' pledge and Twitter turning off thr...

The UAE government is working on a unified portal and application, where residents can access all the services offered by federal entities. In this episode, we give you all the details on this app. We also talk about Apple possibly blocking apps that don't comply with their new privacy feature and Apple's new over-ear Airpods Max that are available for order in the UAE. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in...

From the start of the new year, an automated system in the UAE will detect traffic violations, including the use of hand-held devices while driving and failure to fasten the seat belt. In this episode, we discuss the features of this AI. We also talk about an Emirati inventor who won an international honour for high-tech mission to combat passport fraud and self-driving robotaxis taking off in Chi...

Brevity is the heart of TikTok but the company wants to see if giving people the ability to record longer videos is something its creators want to explore. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of that. We also talk about Apple possibly owing iPhone 11 users you a free screen replacement and LG starting trials for indoor robot delivery services. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in o...

What would it feel like if someone can wear your face and then look exactly like you? Creepy, isn’t it? This is exactly what a researcher named Kamenya Omoto from Japan is planning to do. In this episode, we discuss how a company creates 3D-printed masks with real faces on them. We also talk about MoHAP showcasing the latest digital health services at GITEX Technology Week 2020 and Facebook bannin...

A young Emirati who aspires to become an astronaut at the age of 30 joins the Future Talk team today. Alia Al Mansoori is currently studying biological sciences at the University of Edinburgh. At 15 years old, she had beat 109 competitors to take home the winning prize at the Genes in Space UAE competition where her project was aimed towards helping astronauts avoid cell damage on long flights. In...

What part has the UAE played in your growth of TikTok as a business and as a platform? In this episode, Head of Video and Creative for TikTok MENA, Rami Zidan, joins us to discuss rolling out the Arabic version of TikTok For Business platform in the Middle East and North Africa region. We also talk about Tiktok launching specific filters or features to celebrate the 49th UAE National Day. Listen t...

Professor and Department Head of Computer Science and Engineering at the American University of Sharjah, Dr. Fadi Aloul, joins us to discuss what makes the UAE the perfect hub for innovation and why students are excited about this field. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Soci...

The Ghaf tree is known as the UAE’s national tree and has a special place in the heart of the UAE’s culture. In this episode, Sustainability and Community Manager at CAFU, Nabra Al Busaidi, joins us to discuss the use of the drone technology to increase the chances of these seeds germinating and UAE's use of technology in the next 50 years in the field of agriculture. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in th...

Scientists and researchers have increasingly voiced their concerns about the growing threat of space debris. In this episode, Research Assistant in the Meteorites Center at SAASST, Aisha Al Owais, joins us to discuss how often meteorites fall in the UAE and whether or not they pose any risk. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.puls...

The agriculture sector in the UAE has undergone many changes. The challenge is to conduct agriculture with minimum water. In this episode, Co-Founder and COO of VeggiTech, Hemant Julka joins us to tell us more about smart farms and hydroponics farming and what makes the UAE the perfect hub for integrating artificial intelligence in agriculture. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on yo...

The UAE’s space journey is only getting more exciting in January 2021 as the names of the two new astronauts from the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme will be announced. Reserve Emirati Astronaut, Sultani Al Neyadi, joins Future Talk to share snippets of his training and how he is celebrating the UAE National Day with the other astronauts at the Johnson Space Center in the United States...

It is Sheikh Zayed's vision that has made UAE what it is today, a happy land full of opportunities. To celebrate the 49th year of the UAE’s accomplishments, the designers of the 'Space Fountain’ Abdulaziz Al Meheri and Salem Al Messabi join FutureTalk to discuss the first landmark in the UAE that is related to the space industry and to inspire the Emirati youth whose dream of going to space one da...

Nicolas Cage's hit 2000 film Gone in 60 Seconds is making a comeback, but this time Gone in 90 seconds as we talk about how one hacker managed to hack into a Tesla Model X in 90 seconds and steal it. In this episode we also talk about privacy concerns coming out of none other than Facebook and newly joined accomplice Amazon. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM)...