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The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B

Each week on The Feed @AmberMac and Michael B showcase the latest in the world of technology and social media with their SiriusXM CanadaTalks Channel 167 audience across North America

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49:11

Apple TV+ Wins an Oscar & Having a Safe Place to Meet...

The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B ·

2022/04/05

Rob Leclerc joins us to talk about content company AgFunder News and the $60 million raised in funding for agriculture-related projects to tackle climate change. Plus, Chantal Dube, Head of Vision-Box North America, discusses Biometric Facial Recognition Technology that's transforming airports. After losing her job during COVID, Jessie Thomas shares how she started Farm Girl Fitness: an indoor/outdoor workout studio. In Socially Speaking, we welcome special guest, Roxy Earle, to chat about her new

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50:20

Feeling Better about Reading the News with Goodable |...

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2022/03/29

We talk to founder of Goodable, Muhammad Lila, about the platform that can help you feel better about reading the news. Plus, we find out about OnePointOne’s mission to fundamentally rethink how plants are grown, utilized, and optimized with CEO Samuel Bertram. Also, tech expert Marc Saltzman joins us to share the new gadgets for spring. In Socially Speaking, we chat about online fights and wonder about whether to "call out" an online friend when they're wrong.Links to this week's stories and

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50:33

The Word on Heardle & How to Combat the Rise of...

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2022/03/15

We dive into the concepts of misinformation and disinformation, which are on the rise following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Harvard Medical School Psychiatrist, Dr. Roy Perlis, joins us toexplain the effect of misinformation on our mental health. Also, we talk to Dr. Farzaneh Ahmadi, CEO of Laronix, about their smart wearable electronic voiceprosthesis,Bionic Voice. The Bionic Voice uses AI software that learns and mimics the natural voice of a patient who has lost their voice due to cancer. In

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52:25

Disinformation In War & Feeding Ukraine's Families In...

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2022/03/08

We talk to award-winning journalist Laurie Segall about her new book,Special Characters, My Adventures with Tech’s Titans and Misfits, whichpulls back the covers on the exclusive world of billionaire founders, entrepreneurs, and mainstream media. Plus, we take a look at what the Big Tech companies are doing about Russia’s attack on Ukraine with CNN’s Technology Reporter Brian Fung. Also, the World Centre Kitchen (WCK) is one of the first organizations to arrive in a crisis to provide meals to

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50:16

The Truth Social Launch & Protecting Yourself on...

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2022/03/01

With the cost of living on the rise all over the world, one company is offering a solution to help households save money by monitoring activity and steering people in the right direction for better deals. We talk to the CEO and co-founder of Nous, Greg Marsh, about how the company is helping automate household decisions and spending. Plus, with people traveling again, the safety of connecting to WiFi is important. We have Paige Hanson, Chief of Cyber Safety Education at NortonLifeLock, to give us

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50:00

Facebook's New Slogans & Technology-Inspired...

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2022/02/22

Video is becoming the go-to tool for hiring new employees. Kimberley Black explains how her Video Resume Academy helps job seekers showcase their abilities and communication skills using video. Plus, we have the winner of the 2022 Marconi Prize,Siavash Alamouti,join us to discuss the award he received in recognition of his contribution to global wireless device accessibility. Also, as part of Amber’s series,The Great Canadian Pivot, we talk to Asma Aziz the Marketing Director of Intel Marketing

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49:52

TikTok Looks To Strengthen Its Efforts To Regulate...

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2022/02/15

We check into the artificial competition, ProBots, with producer Drekken Pownz, which lets participants go head-to-head in StarCraft 2. Plus, we find out The Small Robot Company is bringing automation and big data into farming to produce more and harm the environment less with the company’s CEO, Ben Scott-Robinson. Also, safely "Dating in the Digital Age" requires the tools to ensure the connection you make is real. Kevin Roundy, Technical Director at NortonLifeLock, shares how to avoidromance scams

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49:10

TF292 – Elon Musk Opposes Flight-Tracking & Eviation...

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2022/02/08

Battery-powered air travel company, Eviation, is set to take flight with their all-electric passenger airplane. We speak to the CEO, Omer Bar-Yohay, about its nine-passenger plane. Plus, Axel Krieger, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins’ Whiting School of Engineering, discusses their significant step towards fully-automated AI surgery performed on humans. Also, Quan is helping prevent burnout of managers and teams through their digital platform that assists organizations

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50:54

Neil Young Says Goodbye to Spotify & Apple Defies...

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2022/02/01

Apple just reported its single-largest quarterly revenue and tech reporter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, dives into how they have defied supply chain shortages. Plus, we speak to Charlie Rousset, co-founder of Morphée Zen, about their latest offerings to improve sleep and manage stress. Also, we look at a new innovative program that is helping reduce online and offline child sexual abuse with Dr. Ainslie Heasman, a Clinical Forensic Psychologist at the Sexual Behaviours Clinic at the Centre for

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50:12

An Open Letter to Joe Rogan & TV Star Debbie Travis...

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2022/01/25

We have Canada Research Chair of Health Law and Policy at the University of Alberta, Timothy Caulfield, to discuss the infamous Spotify letter urging a crackdown on misinformation about COVID19, with particular focus on The Joe Rogan Experience.Plus, home design expert and international star, Debbie Travis, shares her joy as she discusses her new book,Joy: Life Lessons from a Tuscan Villa.Also, we question why we don't prioritize the important process of end-of-life planning. CEO and co-founder of

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50:49

The Latest To Come From CES 2022 | TF289

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2022/01/18

Labrador Systems is showcasing their robotic cart and Mike Dooley, Co-Founder and CEO, explains how it can offer assistance for elderly users and people with limited mobility. Plus, we take a look at the upcoming Movano Ring, which will track your activity, sleep, heart rate, respiration and more with the CEO John Mastrototaro. Also, we discover new consumer gadgets, including the world’s largest OLED tv with our tech expert, Marc Saltzman. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Disney’s new technology

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53:31

A Year in Review & Designing a Better 2022 | TF288

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2021/12/28

Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor explains the importance of evidence-based decision making. Plus, Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of the Resolve to Save Lives, joins us to share what we can do better to prepare for the next pandemic. Also, CEO of Supernova, Dominic O’Meara, discusses the social media network that shares its ad revenue with charities. Next, we talk about healthier experiences online for kids with the Founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, Jim Steyer. In Socially

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50:29

How Canadians Make Christmas Shopping A Snap | TF287

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2021/12/21

Walk the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade in the Metaverse with FlickPlay. We talk to the Founder and CEO, Pierina Merino, who explains the unique partnership with the Downtown Santa Monica District. Plus, we take a look at Canadian consumer behaviour and the Snapchat way of shopping online with Matt McGowan, General Manager of Snap Inc. Canada. Also, we talk to Antigone Davis, Global Head of Safety at Meta, about online safety and how to anonymously track and stop the spread of non-consensual

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50:50

Top 5 Tech Picks For Your Holiday Shopping List | TF286

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2021/12/14

Olympic athlete for Team Canada, Julia Rivard Dexter, is on a mission to improve literacy with Eyeread: the research-based and adaptive learning platform for kids. Plus, Dent Reality is reinventing AR shopping experiences. We talk to the company’s CEO, Andrew Hart, about how their platform can enhance your next shopping trip. Also, we discover the metaverse and its potential to complement our reality with Anthony Brown, CEO of AMPD. Bonus: Amber’s top 5 family tech picks for every holiday shopping

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52:58

Top Tech For The Holidays | TF285

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2021/12/07

Alms is focused on real-world impact and positive change. We talk to the founder, Alexander Nevedovsky, who reveals how the social app is helping to improve the well-being of its users. Plus, we meet the world’s first humanoid robot artist, Ai-Da, with its creator, Aidan Meller. Also, tech expert, Marc Saltzman, joins us to share top tech for the holidays. In Socially Speaking, we look at the science behind healthy habits.Find out more information from our guests here: Alexander Nevedovsky:

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50:20

NASA‘s One-of-a-Kind Defence System | TF284

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2021/12/01

NASA’s Planetary Defense Officer, Lindley Johnson, divulges the plan to protect earth from asteroids with a first-of-its-kind planetary defence system. Plus, we talk to the Co-Founder and President of Nommi, Buck Jordan, about their robotic kiosks and the future of kitchens. Also, David Nussbaum, the Founder and CEO of PORTL, explains their holoportal system, including how users can appear in a full-size, lifelike 3D form to interact with people anywhere around the world. In Socially Speaking, we

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49:11

Keep Your Holiday Shopping Safe With a VPN | TF283

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2021/11/23

Anand Srivatsa, CEO of Tobii Tech joins us to talk about how they are bringing their eye-tracking tech to the iPad with the TD Pilot, which will turn Apple’s tablet into a powerful all-in-one tool for people with physical impairments. Plus, we learn how important a VPN is for shopping during this holiday season with the Chief of Cyber Safety Education at NortonLifeLock, Paige Hanson. Also, Amber gives us her five product picks to make your home smarter. In Socially Speaking, we take on a lighter

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48:31

The Basics of Cryptocurrency | TF282

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2021/11/16

We learn the basics of cryptocurrency and how to invest with Tyrone Ross, CEO of Onramp Invest. Plus, student, Naila Moloo, on The Knowledge Society and speaking at the Web Summit in Portugal. Also, we find out about WW’s goal of inspiring healthy habits for real life with Kevin O’Brien, President and GM of WW Canada. In Socially Speaking, we talk about social commerce and how people can shop live on social media platforms as part of the future of online shopping. Find out more information from our

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49:59

Improving Global Access To Education in STEM Fields |...

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2021/11/09

Diego Stone, CEO of Krilltech and winner of the Web Summit KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition, joins us to explain their nanobiotech solutions for sustainable crop production. Plus, with S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day on November 8th, Day Martin Basiri, CEO and Co-Founder of ApplyBoard, shares their mission to improve global access to education and encourage opportunities in S.T.E.M. Fields. Also, our favourite internet person, Brittlestar, chats about humour during the pandemic and

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50:04

Canada’s Role in the Future of Climate Change #COP26...

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2021/11/02

This week the UK hosts the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister, joins us to discuss the critical importance of uniting world leaders to commit to urgent global climate action, including Canada's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and creating sustainable, energy efficient changes to protect our planet. Plus, we discover that the future of farming will include localized and indoor solutions with Dave

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