Future Talk

Sharjah is currently working on launching it’s first ever miniature satellite “the Sharjah-SAT-1” that will be launched in the first quarter of 2021. In this episode, engineer and research assistant in the CubeSats Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST), Mohammed Bin Ashour joins us to discuss the goal of this satellite. We also talk about the struc...

In this episode, we discuss an initiative that the UAE has launched to build a smart security structure in schools, making it the first country in the world to apply the concept of a E-safe school to all its public and private schools. We also talk about the US extending the TikTok sale deadline to December 4 and Twitter 'automatically' de-verifying users as it opens verifications back up. Listen...

The Space Fountain is an innovative idea that was designed by Emirati Youth. It’s the first landmark in UAE that is related to the space industry. Its design simulates the launching moment of the Hope Probe. In this episode, Emirati designers, Abdulaziz Al Meheri and Salem Al Messabi, join us to discuss the inspiration behind this monument and the challenges that they faced while developing it. Li...

Cyber security giants call for outright ban on Stalkerware software – which is still legal. In this episode, Head of Technical experts, META at Kaspersky Emad Haffar joins us to tell us more about the rise in cases of cyber stalking since January 2020 and whether parents using stalkerware to monitor their child’s activity on their smartphone poses any threats on their security. Listen to #Pulse95R...

Apple has agreed to pay millions of dollars to 34 states over its controversial previous practice of deliberately slowing down older iPhones to extend their battery life. In this episode, we discuss why Apple wasn’t transparent in the past about its iPhone battery problems. We also talk about Amazon's White Friday sales that will begin on November 24 and Microsoft Teams takes on Zoom with free all...

In China, KFC has started deploying 5G autonomous vehicles which allow customers to purchase their finger licking good meals without human interaction. In this episode, we discuss the features of these trucks. We also talk about drones being used to plant one million Ghaf trees in the UAE and WhatsApp's new feature that allows users to mute videos before sending them. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in th...

Google’s version of Chrome that will run natively on Apple’s new Macs with Arm-based processors is now available. In this episode, we discuss the enhanced performance of this version of Google Chrome. We also talk about Zoom’s new security feature will let you stop ‘Zoombombers’ in their tracks and LG rolling out a new battery-run face mask with an air purifier in the UAE. Listen to #Pulse95Radio...

Whenever we hear the term robotic surgery, we tend to imagine that a huge terminator looking robot that is operating on us and that the surgeon is not involved. Yet, the reality is a lot different. MOHAP has recently announced the successful performance of three robotic surgeries for uterine prolapse. In this episode, Head of Gynecology at Al Qassimi Women’s & Children’s Hospital Dr. Mona Khalfan...

Revolutionary flying drone taxi hovers 150ft above Seoul river to show what it can do. But would you feel safe inside? In this episode, we discuss the capabilities of these flying drones. We also talk about the MacOS Big Sur update bricking some older MacBook Pro models and SpaceX launching four astronauts to ISS. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online o...

The UAE is a step closer to selecting its next two astronauts, with women making up a third of the remaining 61 hopefuls. In this episode, we discuss when the names of the country's next intrepid space travellers will be revealed. We also talk about why the video chat platform; Zoom has triggered many plastic surgery demands amongst its users. Moreover, we discuss YouTube Kids, an application that...

Microsoft said it has detected attempts by state-backed Russian and North Korean hackers to steal valuable data from vaccine researchers. In this episode, we reveal more details about those attempts. We also discuss the revolutionary home-delivery bot, Kar-go, and Amazon Alexa’s latest update, Care Hub, that will make it easier to help aging family members. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tu...

A digital school that seeks to provide an education to one million refugee and underprivileged children over the next five years has launched in the UAE. In this episode, we discuss how students will have access to digital learning materials available in Arabic and international curricula. We also talk about how technology will soon allow us to charge our smartphones via T-shirt and how to use the...

Apple has introduced three new laptops, powered by the first microprocessor for Mac computers which will tie Macs and iPhones closer together and is the first chip specifically designed for the Mac. In this episode, we discuss the benefits that this chip will bring to the battery health. We also talk about an electric wingsuit that BMW has launched and an application that makes learning Arabic fun...

What makes a social robot good at interacting with humans? In this episode, we discuss how robots can play and teach children and support elderly care. Eric Bhagwat, Vice President at iLife Digital Middle East and Mukesh Kumar, Project Lead of the strategic robotics team, join us to talk about the features of social robots. We discuss features such as monitoring medication and alerting if meds are...

Coronavirus has sparked a rise in creative, weird and wonderful inventions to help us adjust to the ‘new normal’. In this episode, we discuss an invention that was one of the 100 shortlisted ideas for the 6th edition of the Global Grad Show that’s taking place in the UAE. Aibo is a light that helps you stay connected and reach out for help from those around you in times of crisis. Inventor Alhaan...

Sharjah has embarked on a landmark project to chronicle 17 centuries of development in the Arabic language spanning five distinct time periods. In this episode, we discuss the digital platform of this corpus with Automation Specialist of the Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language Project Sasha Motis. We also talk about TRA issues security alerts to Apple iPhone and iPad users and the new version...

Once you get past the fact that it has no skin, the new robot from Disney Research is an impressive feat of robotics. In this episode, we discuss how Disney plans to use this robot. We also talk about an AI that can identify the coughs of asymptomatic people with Covid-19 and what to expect at Apple's November 10 event. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or on...

A pair of UAE teenagers are aiming to build a fleet of cutting-edge robots and drones to catch out Covid-19 rule-breakers failing to wear masks in public places. In this episode, we discuss the features of this robot. We also talk about a hidden feature in the iPhone 12 Pro that lets people who are blind 'see' others around them and a bodysuit that allows users to upload their measurements and ord...

Apple announced a free service program to address "sound issues" occurring in any of the in-ear headphones made before October 2020. In this episode, we discuss Apple's new program. We also talk about Instagram allowing its users to livestream for up to 4 hours and archive for a month and Hyundai unveiling a car with legs. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or...

Your iPhone got a new button last month, and you may not have even noticed. In this episode, we discuss iOS 14's new fascinating “button” that blurs the line between hardware and software. We also talk about Zoom rolling out a new feature to see spoken words into captions and Google launching a new VPN to protect people from hacking. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (9...

AI has demonstrated its full potential in science and technology. It has been used for gathering and analyzing data across fields such as medical research and the creation of new smart cities and autonomous vehicles. However, AI can also have negative sides if the power and ethics of these systems is not managed well and it could become very dangerous. In this episode, AI Ethics researcher at Face...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many classes have been moved online. But for all the live classes that were happening online, some painful elements of school life has transitioned online too. Cyberbullying has been on the rise and things only got worse as children and adults started spending hours on end with their eyes glued to a computer screen. In this episode, cyber safety advocate and founder o...

Two digital scanning vehicles have been launched by the Sharjah Municipality on Saturday to monitor parking violations in high density areas. In this episode, we discuss how many cars can each vehicle scan per hour. We also talk about Facebook adds shopping, pricing tiers to WhatsApp Business and tests showing that 5G is draining iPhone 12's battery 20 percent faster. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in th...

NASA has granted Nokia $14.1 million to build the first-ever 4G mobile network on the moon. In this episode, we discuss how Nokia’s 4G network will allow astronauts to carry out a number of activities including making voice and video calls. We also talk about how TikTok will now tell content creators why it removed their video and MIT researchers designing a heated face mask that can deactivate th...

Criminals are already rolling out iPhone 12 scams. In this episode, we discuss some of the ways they have been using. We also talk about Amazon allowing employees to work from home until June 2021 and WhatsApp bringing voice and video calls to desktop web client. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ****************...