The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B

The AmberMac Show is a weekly SiriusXM radio and podcast production that unpacks the latest tech, business, and digital news shaping our lives. Award-winning podcaster Amber Mac draws on over 20 years of experience covering technology in the US and Canada to make today’s complex high-tech world easier to understand. Together with co-host Jeff MacArthur, and featuring influential guests making thei...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how a robotics company is helping kids with disabilities; getting news directly from those you trust; how OpenAI’s new killer app is changing the video game; and Marc Saltzman drops by with some great tech gift ideas for the holidays. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:39] Trexo Robotics Exoskeleton: trexorobotics.com...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how AI can help artists get fair compensation; protecting valuable assets with a wildfire defence system; predicting your death through AI; and why your phone should carry a health warning in Spain. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:08] FireDome: fire-dome.com [18:19] App-tastic [27:05] Musical AI: wearemusical.ai [35...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how AI-driven weather data can prepare us for climate risks; Amber’s 2024 Holiday tech picks for tweens and teens; energy as a solution for all sizes of businesses; a closer look at innovative food solutions in Africa; and why one Amazon influencer doesn’t want you to copy her vibe. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [09:5...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a sports tech company measuring movement for the pros; a company in Brazil revolutionizing neonatal care to keep babies safe; a look at holiday gift ideas and giving charity as a gift; and social media influencers becoming the source for news. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:05] Precision Sports Technology: precisio...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: an overview of the devastating state of today’s threat landscape; a wearable device that is helping with the fight against breast cancer; how new tech is keeping our oceans and world safe; and the role that podcasts play in the world of media. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:55] Sherrod DeGrippo: Microsoft Digital D...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how scammers are using AI for phishing attacks; how to Shazam your clothing style; whether travel is the next big viral video; and the latest on the Character. AI lawsuit. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:09] ESET : eset.com [15:12] App-tastic [23:26] Aesthetic: myaesthetic.ai [32:36] LOST iN : lostin.com [41:30] The...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a headband that tracks and treats ADHD symptoms; a brand behind the charger reshaping the future of wireless; how a company is transforming the economics of local news; and we talk about why X is making it harder to block other users. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:54] Neurode: neurodelabs.com [16:48] App-tastic [2...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: get a robot to take your place at work or school when you are sick; making posting to social media tastier; tech tools and tips to work smarter and faster while saving money; and governments using tech to streamline services. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [09:25] No Isolation: noisolation.com [17:31] App-tastic [25:26...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how new therapies are helping patients with life-changing diseases; how the latest in Internet of Things tech is helping in the wake of property disasters; the state of AI worldwide; and how mobile phones could completely change elections. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [09:37] Arthur Fratamico: radiantbio.com [17:23]...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: changing the narrative around reproductive health and helping patients be in control of their journey; how AI is helping scientists develop new drugs; all the deets on Apple’s latest products including Apple AI; and we look at the issue of right-wing influencers under fire for taking money from Russians. Links to this week's stories...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a 24-hour approach to taking care of your overall wellbeing; creating a safe environment for kids to learn about AI and the internet; the company that's helping to supercharge cameras in Tesla vehicles; and thoughts on Australia's Right To Disconnect laws. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [07:56] Owl + Lark: owllark.com...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: looking at new tech for the start of school; cargo ships storing CO2 in the ocean; powering devices with kinetic energy; and getting the latest smart and savvy tech gear for students from Marc Saltzman. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:09] The Latest Tech For School [14:54] App-tastic [22:19] Pierre Forin: calcarea.c...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how AI and solar are helping farmers get better data; a fem tech company on a mission to reduce pain; a metal 3D printing company working in space; and why we need better communicators in the fight for democracy. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [09:01] Farmblox: farmblox.ag [16:41] App-tastic [25:13] Juno: junotechno.co...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how a panel of grandmothers chose the best sustainable tech; 10 ways scammers are trying to clone your voice to win big; a new social media space for Gen Z; and an Apple Watch that spent a year lost at sea. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:43] Parinaz Pakniat: pakville.ca [17:18] App-tastic [27:08] AI Voice Scamming...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a new app made just for kids on campus; what you need to know about setting up your family with Uber rides; a start-up that is making video dubbing a cinch thanks to A.I.; and America’s oldest magazine is betting big on OpenAI. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [09:11] Teddy Solomon: fizzsocial.app [17:55] App-tastic [29:...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: keeping your digital assets safe after you’re gone; everything you need to know about Apple Intelligence; an AI-powered email app that helps you fly through your inbox; and the latest tech for seniors aging in place. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:06] Michael Okoye: adamapp.io [25.:01] Mark Gurman: @markgurman on X...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how AI can help make building safer; new tech and a much-needed clean economy; how to sell secondhand stuff; and why airplane turbulence is getting worse. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:39] Peter Evans: xtractone.com [18:26] App-tastic [25:56] Nicholas Parker: cleanai.com [34:49] Poshmark Turns 5 [44:28] The Scienc...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: why some of the world’s top tech companies are setting their eyes on the future of education; how robotic super limbs can help astronauts; why Microsoft’s new recall feature might be a wee bit scary; and how putting away your phone during weddings this summer may be the new norm. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [09:21]...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: an XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition finalist from Canada; Arca, the future of green mobility with BMW; how an app plans to help you develop better wellness habits; and why Facebook and Instagram are under formal investigation in the EU. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:40] Paul Needham: arcaclimate.com [16:49] App-t...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how quantum computing is paving the way for clean drinking water; the rise of climate disasters on the big screen; how Google wants Canadians to grow their skills in AI; and thoughts on the future of AI labeling on TikTok. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [09:36] Diana Virgovicova: xatoms.com [18:36] App-tastic [26:53] B...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: schools are behind when it comes to social media and students; an app that has a community and other supports to help you through a time of grieving; how a company that helps ensure goods get to where they need to go no matter what’s happening in the world; and what happened to everyone’s favourite social exercise bike, Peloton.&nbs...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: medical devices that help fight insomnia and anxiety; a platform to fight loneliness and meet new people; the legality of MrDeepFakes; and innovative tech for a more sustainable future. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [10:35] Jason McKeown: neurovalens.com [18:39] App-tastic [25:53] Rich Hacking: Buffet App [32:54] Lega...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: the most powerful people in AI and technology; the science behind our inherited health; Canada’s new AI plans; and an update from Snap on its Solar System feature. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:14] Sarah Fulford: macleans.ca [16:28] App-tastic [24:52] Robert Piasentin: mcmillan.ca [33:42] James Longman: abcnews.go...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a way to stop plastic pollution in the world's oceans; adding instant reactions to video messaging between friends; how will AI change the world of gadgets & what to expect next; plus we tell kids to think about friendships like planets. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [09:09]: Philip Ehrhorn: thegreatbubblebarrier....