The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B

We talk to the CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority, Steve Hill, on how the underground people mover at the Las Vegas Convention Center will work when it opens. Plus, we chat about the future of smart homes and what products Amber put into her #MacToTheFuture home. Also, we have the CEO of Nix Sensor, Matt Sheridan, to share how their products will help stop the color guessing gam...

Lenovo is using VR to help kids in the hospital to better manage their pain and we're joined by VP of Global Marketing, User and Customer Service, Dilip Bhatia, to explain how. Plus, we have Annie Jean-Baptiste, Head of Product Inclusion, Research and Activation for Google to share how they develop inclusive products. Also, we talk to the winner of #HerTurn, Alisha Esmail, CEO of Road Coffee Co.,...

It's holiday shopping season and we chat with Michael Josh from GadgetMatch as he gives us the rundown and the must-have tech gifts to give. Plus, Amber sat down the VP of Product Marketing of Salesforce's Marketing Cloud, at Dreamforce in San Francisco to find out how to put together an event with more than 175,000 people in attendance. Also, we break down the new KonMari Method of extending your...

In celebration of Women's Entrepreneurship Day, we talk to Heather Walker, CEO of Yowza! Animation, who is the only female CEO of an animation studio in North America. Plus, Amber gives us a rundown of Dreamforce, Salesforce's main conference that literally takes over a city. Also, we are joined by Arlene Dickinson who shares insight on how to restart your life and her newest book, Reinvention: Ch...

Amber gives us an update on #MacToTheFuture: her project of turning a 140 year-old house into a smart home, while maintaining its historical integrity. Plus, we have our favorite internet person, Brittlestar, who gives us the lowdown on TikTok and the issue the U.S. Government has with the platform. Also, we talk to David Oyagi, Brand Marketing Manager of Home Appliances for LG Electronics Canada,...

We talk to author and actor, John Hodgman about his new book, Medallion Status, and how he may be responsible for today's "Fake News". Plus, Sarah Friar, CEO of Nextdoor, on how they are changing how to find kindness in your community. Also, CEO of Gallant Pets, Aaron Hirschhorn, reveals how they are using regenerative medicine to keep pets happier and healthier. In Socially Speaking, we mix techn...

We talk about the future of online learning with Udacity CEO, Gabe Dalporto, with their commitment to giving away free introduction training courses. Plus, Matt Girgis, Managing Director at Volvo Canada, gives us all the details on their first fully-electric car. Also, we talk to Stephanie Chaltiel from MuDD Architects on the smarter way to build by using new technologies and old construction tech...

We talk about the responsible use of AI with the Director of Product & Business Development at Borealis AI, Kathryn Hume. Plus, we have Michael Josh to break down all things Apple, including what is going on with the latest iOS updates. Also, we're joined by VideaHealth CEO, Florian Hillen, to reveal how they use AI to improve the health of your teeth by diagnosing dental disease. In Socially...

We're joined by the host of "After The Emmys", Dave Karger, to break down the big winners and losers from this year's Primetime Emmy Awards. Plus, we find out how Grammarly can improve your writing as we chat with the CEO, Brad Hoover. Also, we talk to TechCrunch's Hardware Editor, Brian Heater, about the Samsung Foldable phone and ask if it's worth the wait. In Socially Speaking we discuss what t...

We talk to the Co-Founder of BrainBox AI, Sean Neely, about their technology that allows commercial buildings to fully optimize the energy they use. Plus, Instagram seems to be borrowing from TikTok and we have our favorite internet star, Brittlestar, to give us the lowdown. Also, we have Andy Rhodes from HP to reveal the inside scoop on their latest laptop, Dragonfly. In Socially Speaking, we won...

We talk to the CEO of FanSaves, Shannon Ferguson, about how sports fans can use the app to receive deals and discounts from the sponsors of their favorite teams. Plus Michael Josh from GadgetMatch joins us to chat all things Huawei and their new operating system, Harmony. Also we break down the biggest tech players in China with the author of Tech Titans of China, Rebecca Fannin. In Socially Speak...

We talk to the Samsung Canada's Director of Product Management, Terry Chen, about their newest flagship phones: the Galaxy Note 10 and the Note 10 Plus. Next, we're joined by Fred Twum-Acheampong from Globe Living who explains the new app that helps you rent out your living room to strangers (and why it's something folks are doing). Also, we have a smart home expert from Home Depot on the latest t...

We're joined by the winner of the $100,000 Telus Pitch, Divy Ojha, who shares how his company, FoodFund, partners with local farmers to sell produce at a discount when it doesn't meet the cosmetic standards of major grocery chains. Plus, we have Esther Crawford from the app, Squad, which lets you hang out with friends in real time and share what is on your screen. Also, Mark Kaufman from Mashable...

We talk to the cofounder of Zipnostic, Dr. Gene Ukrainsky, on their efforts to deliver real-time emergency health support at a low cost and without a trip to the hospital. Plus, we have Brent Chaters, the co-host of Accenture's podcast, Marketing Disrupted, to reveal the role of marketing officers in this age of digital disruption. Also, WNBA star, Kayla Alexander, joins us to discuss the Athlete...

Our favorite internet star, Brittlestar, gives us the lowdown on this year's VidCon and the rise of the popular app, TikTok. Plus, we catch up with Amber on her #mactothefuture adventure as she completely modernizes a historic home with high-tech updates. Also, we talk to Evan Conrad, the founder of the cognitive behaviour app, Quirk. In Socially Speaking, we weigh the pros and cons of FaceApp and...

We talk to the CEO of Bird Canada, Stewart Lyons, about bringing the e-scooter rentals to Canada. Plus, we have gaming expert, Jenn Cutter, to let us know what your kids are buying too much of this summer. Also, we're joined by Mark Little, the co-founder of Kinzen, who reveals how their app lets you build your own news adventure in your neighborhood. In Socially Speaking, we chat about Bill Gates...

We talk to the Chief of Brands for GE Canada about how they have incorporated the Facebook augmented reality filter into their new Café line of appliances. Plus, we have the Canadian Country Lead for Bumble, Emily Ramshaw, on how the app helps women date, find friends and build businesses. Also, we're joined by David Stein, the Managing Partner of the Leaders Fund, to discuss the Leaders Prize and...

It's all about the 'Gram as we talk about IGTV's refocus away from strictly vertical videos with our favorite video star, Brittlestar. Plus, we have the CEO of Freeletics, Daniel Sobhani, on their customizable fitness training app that requires no equipment and uses artificial intelligence. Also, we talk to the CEO of Tile, CJ Prober, about the rise of their tracking app that helps you find lost s...

We talk to Christopher Walker, a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona, about why new telescopes look like giant beach-balls and how they can help us learn more about space. Plus, we have Michael Josh fresh from WWDC, Apple's Developer conference, to share where the tech giant is heading this summer. Also, Sherif Khair, CEO of iVirtual Technologies, shares their new app, Heymoji, and...

We talk to Paul Plumeri, VP of Global Brand Marketing at the Wall Street Journal, about the Future of Everything Festival's focus on projects and products that will transform how we live. Plus, we have Twitter Canada's Christopher Doyle on how Twitter is reshaping the way we watch sports. Also, Lisa Wentz, author of Grace Under Pressure, provides her tips and tricks to improve your public speaking...

We talk to Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome, about their approach to keeping your kids safer online with KidSwitch. Plus, we have the VP of Marketing and Sales from Inkblot Therapy, Julie Sabine, to explain how they match clients with therapists and accessing their services from the comfort of your home. Next, we're joined by Ava Science co-founder, Lea Von Bidder, who shares how their bracelet...

We talk to Cyrus Summerlin the co-founder of the app Down To Shop, that promises users the "funnest way to shop." Plus, we have OJO Labs CEO, John Berkowitz, on how they use artificial intelligence and image recognition with their app OJO Home, which will help you find the perfect home. Also, we talk to six-grader, Ellie Skalla, on how she created the strategy board game, Galactiquest, that c...

We're joined by author David Wallace Wells to discuss his book, The Uninhabitable Earth, and the worst-case scenarios of climate change. Next, Amber catches up with Salesforce's Chief Digital Evangelist, Vala Afshar, at the Salesforce World Tour and chats about the future of work and the skills we will need. Also, Alice Agogino, CEO of Squishy Robotics, reveals how drones are changing the face of...

Erin Kelly, CEO of Advanced Symbolics, discusses Polly AI and what she reveals about how humans consider the carbon tax. Also, Amber heads to the Salesforce World Tour in Toronto and talks to the EVP Dev Relations & GM Trailhead, Sarah Joyce Franklin, about building a business for good. Also, we chat with Brittlestar about Twitch's new foray into family entertainment with Twitch Sings, a inter...

Sid Muthyala, Senior Concept Lead for LEGO Education, explains how their hi-tech approach for the next generation unites the physical and digital world with hands-on learning. Also, we talk to Aaron Shull from the Centre for International Governance Innovation about how to stay safe online and keep your data secure. Plus, Cheryl Cran, a Future of Work expert, shares how to prepare yourself profess...