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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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52:12

NASA Can Protect Us From Asteroids & Canada's First...

The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B ·

2022/10/18

Worried about your privacy and data online? We talk to Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO and co-founder of Neeva: a new ad-free and tracker-free search engine, which has launched in the UK, France, and Germany. Plus, transportation companies looking for ways to reduce costs, eliminate carbon emissions, and run more efficient fleets are turning to electric trucks for the answer. William Trainer, CEO of Vicinity Motor, joins us to discuss the VMC 1200— the first EV truck assembled in British Columbia and one of

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52:21

Iranians Are Navigating Massive Internet Blackouts &...

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2022/10/11

To Celebrate Small Business Month in Canada, Amber gives us 4 top tips and tech tools to help strengthen your business. Plus, CEO Scott Beatty introduces us to Marine Labs: the coastal intelligence company helping storm watchers by providing accurate insights into the strength and trajectory of severe weather events. Also, we talk to the founder and CEO of Vegpal, Dahlia Eisenberg, about how their dating app connects vegans around the world. In Socially Speaking, we discuss why you may need "Sober

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50:55

NFL on Amazon Prime is a Big Winner & The Latest in...

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2022/09/27

The new EdTech company, Antimatter, uses memes to help educators make classroom learning fun and unique. Founder, Jonathan Libov, joins us to share how. Plus, the latest in Smart Home tech with expert Marc Saltzman. Also, being back in the office means optimizing our workspace. Lisa Schuiteboer-Shuler, Ergonomic & Wellness Category Manager at Kensington reveals how to maximize support and comfort while working. In Socially Speaking, we talk about what could be your next purrfect companion: a

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50:58

A New Tool to Fight Misinformation & The Rise in...

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2022/09/06

Our tech go-to, Marc Saltzman, joins us to give us some last-minute back-to-school tech picks. Plus, we talk to Samsung's Andrew Nichols to learn more about rising threats and better security with the rise of work-from-anywhere jobs. Also, we look at a disturbing trend of the rise of online attacks towards women in the media, in politics, and beyond. Economist and Journalist Erica Ilfill joins us to talk further about this. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how new traffic lights are trying to save

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51:09

Apple Workers Unhappy With the Company's Back To...

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2022/08/30

Disney is backing Inworld AI to build out the metaverse. Kylan Gibbs, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, joins us to share why people are excited to create these virtual worlds. Plus, Professor Jacob Hanna discusses Renewal Bio and the company's plan to grow synthetic embryos to provide tissues and cells to address issues related to infertility, genetic diseases and old age. Also, did you know polyvinyl chloride is one of the most environmentally damaging plastics? Harm Theunisse or Green Vinyl

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49:17

Find Out Mid-Term Election Information in the US on...

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2022/08/23

Amber Mac shares her back-to-school tech tips for a smooth September. Plus, we look at the future of space and its junk with Moriba Jah, the co-founder of Privateer Space. Next, CEO of MoveSnap, Tonya Currie, discusses the platform designed to manage the chaos of moving. In Socially Speaking, we talk about Amazon’s new show, Ring Nation, based on short clips from their surveillance videos recorded around the US. Links to this week's stories and discussion:[09:17] Amber Mac: ambermac.com[16:47]

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49:07

Disney+ Subscribers Are Not Slowing Down & Making...

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2022/08/16

Space Historian, Dwight Steven-Boniecki, joins us for a discussion on "space junk" and what happens to the capsules, space stations, and satellites after they’ve been used. Plus, imagine a future where tech is sustainable and accessible for all. We talk to Kelly Bergeron, Co-Founder of Poptronic, a hardware-rental service that is aiming to do just that. Also, the GEDI mission (Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation) has provided the first 3D map of the world’s forest. Laura Duncanson, a research

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51:45

TikTok Continues To Have National Security Issues in...

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2022/08/09

Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, shares his perspective on library-lending and the future of digital books. Plus, charging your car will be easier with Ziggy the electric robot valet. CEO of EV Safe Charge, Caradoc Ehrenhalt, shares more about Ziggy. Also, we're joined by Paul Raphael, co-founder of the production studio behind the Emmy award winning series: Stories in Space, which takes a look at life at the International Space Station. In Socially Speaking, we compare technology

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50:03

Instagram Experiences Backlash & Protecting The World...

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2022/08/02

We take a look at one ride sharing program that has safety at its heart. HERide is for women by women and we talk to founder, Jillian Anderson. Plus, reading is a little easier through listening. Co-Founder and CEO of Peech, Andrey Poznyak, discusses the app that converts longform articles and documents into audio clips. Also, Timothy Bean, CEO of Fortem Technologies, joins us to reveal how they are developing a way to bring down rogue drones in built-up locations, including working at the upcoming

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50:37

Canada Went Dark For 19 Hours & New Emojis Coming...

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2022/07/26

Heads up, Zoom! Snapchat could be a competitor with a web-based version of the app. Plus, we talk to Boris Dayma who has created Craiyon: an AI model that can draw images from any text prompt. Also, more emojis will be arriving on our smartphones soon. We chat with Keith Broni, Emojipedia’s Editor-in-Chief about the new images. In Socially Speaking, we dive into Gizomodo’s article on the best gadget’s for a power outage or a blackout.Links to this week's stories and discussion:[10:37] Zoom's

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49:40

Elon Walks Away From Twitter & Protect Your Home When...

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2022/07/19

We talk to Vanessa Ford, COO of Kukua, the team that is behind Super Sema, which is the first African animated superhero series that combines fun, adventure and learning to get kids excited about STEAM. Plus, helping farmers make more food using less energy is the goal of FYTO. The founder and CEO, Jason Prapas, joins us to share how they are unlocking sustainable agriculture with aquatic plants. Also, travel expert, Johnny Jet, stops by with travel tips, including how to protect your home while

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50:37

Beyonce Is In On The Great Resignation Labor Trend &...

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2022/06/28

We talk to Duncan Wood, VP for Strategy and New Initiatives at the Wilson Center, about the global battle to secure critical minerals like nickel, lithium and cobalt. Plus, JP Gladu, a prominent Indigenous business leader, joins us to discuss the roadblocks to accessing Canada's critical minerals, including solutions for a way forward. Also, we take a look at some hot tech for the sizzling days of summer. In Socially Speaking, we dive into the history of deliberate spreading of confusion and deceit

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49:35

RIP Microsoft Explorer & Teaching Plants To...

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2022/06/21

Collision is underway this week and one Farm Tech company is teaching plants to communicate with humans to help improve crop yields. InnerPlant’s CEO and Co-Founder, Shely Aronov, joins us with more. Next, Alison Darcy, Founder and President of Woebot Health, explains the AI-powered chatbot that is capable of creating a therapeutic bond with users to help with mental health issues. Also, Manulife'Chief Information Officer, Shamus Weiland, reveals theirplanto encourage more women to work in

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50:08

TikTok's End to the Infinite Scroll & Supporting the...

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2022/06/14

Tech friend and expert, Marc Saltzman, joins us with the latest scoop on high-tech gifts for Dads and Grads. Plus, QueerTech is a Canadian non-profit that empowers the 2LGBTQ2S+ community to access the tech industry, advance their career, and launch tech businesses. CEO, Naoufel Testaouni, discusses their approach. Also, online hate is a growing problem and the Toxic Hush campaign is working hard to make sure that everyone is safe online. We have Shari Graydon to explain how. In Socially Speaking,

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50:32

Elon Musk Wants Workers Back in the Office & Using AI...

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2022/06/07

Israeli start-up, Beewise, is on a mission to save the bee colonies, which are decreasing at an alarming rate. Co-Founder and CEO, Saar Safra, joins us to explain more. Dr. Sina Habibi, co-founder and CEO of Cognetivity Neurosciences, reveals the AI tool that predicts dementia. Also, we crack into plant-based eggs with Eran Groner, CEO of Yo! Egg. Plus, Clinton May, Federal Strategist from Deepgram, explains how AI can improve astronaut training and support space missions by transcribing and

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51:25

Future of Smart Home Tech With ecobee & Travel...

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2022/05/31

We look at the future of smart agriculture tech with Benjamin Turner, the Chief Operating Officer of Agrimetrics. Plus, what would a world without flying look like? We talk to Jocelyn Timperley, author of an article in the BBC Future that examines a future without airplanes. Also, we speak to ecobee’s co-founder and CEO, Stuart Lombard about their energy-saving smart home products. In Socially Speaking, we discuss the social media war between Meta and TikTok.Links to this week's stories and

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52:16

Down The Elon Musk Rabbit Hole & The End Of The...

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2022/05/25

We speak to David MacLaren, Founder and CEO of MediaValet, about the task assigned by the Jane Goodall Institute to securely archive and manage over sixty years of their historic and present-day scientific research and conservation digital assets. Plus, we take a look at the proclamation from Brian Chesky, Airbnb’s CEO, that the office as we know it is over. Also, with the US Congress holding its first open briefing on UFOs in more than 50 years we turn to ufologist Jeremy Corbell to find out more

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52:03

Meta's Brick and Mortar Virtual Wear Showcase & How...

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2022/05/04

We talk to the Co-Founder of Zenda, Haseeb Ahmed, about how their parent-facing app helps with school fee payments and family financial wellness. Plus, get advice from top experts through Mentorcam. We find out how with CEO and Co-Founder Rune Hauge. Also, our favourite internet Dad, Brittlestar, joins us with the details on his upcoming book. In Socially Speaking, we chat about Omar, a gorilla at the Chicago Zoo struggling with screen time, and how hiscircumstance relates to our own screen time

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48:21

Elon Musk Doesn’t Make The Board & 5 Tips Of How To...

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2022/04/19

We look at how the Ontario Regiment RCAC Regimental Museum made a pivot to stay open during tough times. Executive Director, Jeremy Blowers, joins us to explain their strategy. Plus, Dr. Sarah Saska, CEO and co-founder of Feminuity, shares with us 5 tips on how to be accessible and inclusive on social media. Also, we talk to the CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, Imran Ahmed, on the rise of hidden hate in Instagram messages. Plus, Amber shares her wishlist of 5 green-friendly tech

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52:58

Happy 300th Episode | TF300

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2022/04/12

We have Canada’s Ambassador to the UN, Bob Rae, join us to explain what is at stake with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Kerry Bishé, star ofShowtime’s Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber, on her role in this fascinating account of the rise of Uber. Also, former Biden White House Senior Advisor, Andy Slavitt, discusses what governments, leaders and communities have learned from the U.S. response to COVID19 andhis new book Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and

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