The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B

We speak to Google about how Google Home can help students and parents get ready for fall. Also, we talk to Phil Vokins from Intel about new tech jobs (that didn't exist when Amber and Michael were kids!). Plus, our favorite social media celebrity Brittlestar joins us in studio to reveal how he's becoming a novelist on Instagram . In Socially Speaking, we talk about Twitter's new unfollow feature.

GadgetMatch's Michael Josh joins us to talk about Samsung's new device and what you need to know about upgrading. Also, we welcome Michael Smit from Ziva VFX to learn how his company created the most realistic shark on the big screen for The Meg. We also speak to Josh Lessing from Root AI about why robots might be picking your peppers in the future. In Socially Speaking, we debate Netflix and thei...

Audible CEO Don Katz joins us to talk about a new study that determined that listening to audiobooks is more emotionally engaging then watching TV. Also,  Open AI fills us in on how they put together a team of robots that beat humans at Dota 2, one of the world's most difficult games. We also speak to the CEO of Winnie, a mobile app that makes the lives of parents easier by giving them inform...

We talk to Ryan Duquette, our cybercrime specialist from Hexigent, about Apple's decision to block law enforcement's access to the iPhone. Also, our favorite Internet video star @Brittlestar joins us to talk about Instagram's new venture, IGTV, which gives video creators the ability to produce and share up to one hour of video. Plus, Amber explains her new partnership with Actua and how to teach k...

We talk to Workali about how they are matching jobs seekers and recruiters all with an AI bot. Also, storyteller Cameron Brown shares how he brought 80 strangers together for his video, "There Is Still Time." Plus, Viryl Technologies joins us to talk about how they are helping the vinyl industry make a comeback with a process to modernize the record press. In Socially Speaking, we talk about a psy...

We talk to author and tech evangelist Guy Kawasaki about the new anti-social app, Privy. Also, the co-founder of the Meditation Station app, Cyd Crouse, reveals how to carry around a meditation teacher in your pocket all day long. Plus, our favorite tech reporter Michael Josh breaks down the latest news from WWDC, Apple's worldwide developers conference. In Socially Speaking, we discuss why Google...

We talk to Étienne Mérineau, the co-founder of heyday.ai, about how bots can make us superhuman (or at least change the way we work). Also, we discuss Mark Zuckerberg's face-off with the European Parliament and how it quickly turned into an awkward exchange. Plus, we talk to @Brittlestar about one of the newest and fastest growing apps in the world, Like - which he says is like musical.ly on stero...

The President of Northeastern University joins us to talk about how humans and machines are going to complement one another in the future of work and education. Also, Mike Greenly from MDA talks to us about Canada's role in the next generation of space exploration. Plus, Andrea Iervolino breaks down how TaTaTu is bringing social cryptocurrency to the entertainment industry. In Socially Speaking, w...

Laura Tribe, Executive Director of OpenMedia, joins us to talk about Net Neutrality, what it is and why you should care about its role in the Internet age. Plus, we chat with Jennifer Heath from Piccolo Heath about work-life balance and what it will take to reclaim our private time. Social media superstar @Brittlestar shares why his latest health scare taught him to shut down in the age of non-sto...

Daniel Lamarre, the CEO of Cirque Du Soleil, joins us to talk about how they are partnering with OneDrop to give people in need access to clean water. Also, Mike Harvey joins us to talk about why the Collision Conference is leaving the Big Easy for Toronto. Plus, we talk to Dr. Harvey Karp, the developer behind SNOO Smart Sleeper, which is a responsive bassinet that boosts sleep for babies and par...

After the recent attack in Toronto, cybercrime expert Ryan Duquette walks us through what law enforcement are learning about the suspect online. We also talk to the makers of a hitchhiking robot, Hitchbot, about his path from the unpredictable streets to a safe museum. Michael Josh from GadgetMatch joins us with the latest smartphone from Huawei and how it could compete with today's DLSRs. In Soci...

We talk to Dr. Jordan Nguyen from Psykinetic about their revolutionary technologies that transform the lives of people living with disabilities. Also, we speak with Erin Winick, an associate editor at MIT Technology Review and the founder of Sci Chic, about the fashionable side of science, technology, and engineering. Plus, Andy Walker explains new developments in DNA sequencing and the impact it...

We talk to Neil Robertson from AnyVision about their partnership with smart cities using facial recognition software. Also, Sasha Mojtahedi shares how his online bartering community Bunz is taking the leap into cryptocurrency. Plus, Jereon Tas from Philips joins us to talk about using new tech to bridge the gap between consumer tech and health care. In Socially Speaking, we discuss new tools that...

We talk to the world's youngest HoloLens developer about his navigation platform WayPointAR. We also speak with the CEO of Just Booked about how to get your own personal chef at home on a budget. Plus, Mathew Ingram of the Columbia Journalism Review joins us to break down the fight between Amazon and President Trump. In Socially Speaking, we discuss why Facebook is adding message retraction to Mes...

We talk to Mark Henderson from Ericcson Canada about how they are leading the charge with 5G, the next generation of mobile networks. Also, Jeff Kirk from Moonshot gives us a rundown of today's most important artificial intelligence applications. Plus, we talk to Markus Stripf from Spoon Guru about how to find the right food plan through machine learning. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Twitter's...

We talk to cyber crime and digital inspector Ryan Duquette about the Cambridge Analytica scandal and what it means for your future on Facebook. We also teach you how to become a mashup master with Rave, a machine learning tool for music lovers. Plus, we talk to @Brittlestar about which short-form content platform will rise above the rest in a post-Vine world. In Socially Speaking, we discuss why t...

We talk to GadgetMatch's Michael Josh about the new Galaxy phones that Samsung launched at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Also, we speak with James Wyman, the co-founder of Pillo, about his company's companion robot that can help you (and your parents) better manage your health. Plus, Swob founder Alexander Florio explains how his new app makes it easier to find a casual job in today's gig ec...

We talk to Amanda Cosco, founder of Electric Runway, about how technology is going to disrupt the fashion industry overseas. Also, we speak with Darrell Etherington from TechCrunch about the future of autonomous vehicles on the snowy roads of Russia. Amanda Lang, of the podcast series The AI Effect, joins us to demystify how automation is going to affect the future of work. In Socially Speaking, w...

We talk to the co-founder of the app Flipd about how her company's app can reduce distraction in the classroom and help students with their academic performance. Also, we talk to Amanda Bradford about her boutique dating app The League, an exclusive dating app that matches smart, busy, and ambitious people together. Plus, Jeremy Bailenson, the founding director of Stanford's Virtual Human Interact...

We talk to the co-founder of Sphero, the builder of the Star Wars app-enabled droids, about bringing that technology into the educational space. Plus, we talk to Alyson Gausby, Head of Research at Twitter Canada, about the science behind what happens to our brains when we're watching live events on Twitter. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Facebook's new downvoting button that lets users flag inap...

@Brittlestar joins us to talk about why Hollywood celebrities are diving head first into raw posts on social media. Plus, the CEO of NKOR shares the story behind the first ever BlockChain Fashion Week in Kiev. We also speak to the co-founder of DuckDuckGo about their anti-tracking search engine and what new updates we can expect (and how voice is affecting search). In Socially Speaking, we dive in...

We learn how to awaken your inner Jedi using augmented reality for the ultimate Star Wars battle. Plus, James Anderson from FORREC explains why virtual reality is the next step in designing theme parks. Also on the show, GadgetMatch's Michael Josh joins us to talk about what to expect from Samsung's new Galaxy S9, which is set to be released at the Mobile World Congress. In Socially Speaking, we t...

Strainprint's Andrew Muroff joins us to share how his company's new app helps medical cannabis users to track their intake and learn which strains and dosages work best for them. Plus, Today Show Tech Expert Carley Knobloch gives us her top picks from CES in Las Vegas and Liat Hertanu from 24me has tips to stay productive on the go in 2018. Plus, in Socially Speaking, we discuss why teens are fall...

Online celebrity @Brittlestar joins us to break down which platforms are going to lead the social media way in 2018. We also talk to Justin Payeur, product evangelist for the Boomerang Parental Control app, about managing new holiday devices and keeping your kids safe online. Plus, Darrell Etherington from TechCrunch shares his thoughts about SpaceX reaching the International Space Station. In Soc...

We talk to TimeHero co-founder Scott Brooks about how their app uses AI to keep your productivity on track. We also speak with Ari.farm about  bringing nomadic Somali livestock farmers into the digital economy. Plus, the Midnight Sun Solar Rayce Car Team joins us from Waterloo to share how it is using crowdfunding to win the American Solar Challenge. In Socially Speaking, we discuss why in th...