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"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball

The Future Is Already Here.... Meet The Humans At The Cutting Edge

Converging and emerging technologies from today, tomorrow, and next year. Educate and entertain yourself with Dr Cath"s optimistic and curious nature as we peek over the horizon. drcatherineball.substack.com

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6:11

AI integrated living means AI is going invisible....

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2026/01/30

Podcast Transcript:Hello there and welcome to Dr Cath’s CES specials at News From The Future. This is Dr Cath’s AI voice clone by eleven labs. Get in touch if you’d like to know more about Dr Cath’s business Vox HelixSamsung’s First Look 2026 event unveiled an ambitious vision for AI-integrated living, showcasing innovations across their entire product ecosystem. The presentation established Samsung’s mission to become a companion for AI living by leveraging their vast scale of approximately 500

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6:19

Hyundai, Boston Dynamics, and Google Deepmind walk...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2026/01/22

Podcast transcript:Welcome to the ongoing special series of innovations discovered by Dr Cath on her recent trip to the CES technology show in Las Vegas. This is the AI audio clone of Dr Cath powered by eleven labs.... let me know if you’d like to learn more about Dr Cath’s business Vox Helix.Boston Dynamics and Hyundai Motor Group showcased their latest developments in robotics and AI at CES 2026, marking a significant milestone in humanoid robot technology. The presentation revealed Atlas, their

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6:26

Meet Abi the Aussie Robot winning hearts (and...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2026/01/15

Podcast Transcript:Welcome to News From The Future Special Editions with Dr Cath working hard at the CES in Vegas. This podcast is produced using the AI voice clone of Cath by eleven labs. Cath was so happy to be in the audience today when Abi, the aussie robot was shown on stage in the Agetech section of the massive trade show. Here is a summary of what was discussed.Abbie is an innovative companion robot created by Andromeda Robotics, conceived during the pandemic by founder Grace Brown while she

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10:38

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang had a chat about AI

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2026/01/09

Hello and welcome to news from the future where Dr Cath is running around the CES in Las Vegas and dropping the news as she goes. I am her voice clone, created by elevenlabs, thanks for listening.Here is the big one- the presentation by Jensen Huang, the CEO and Founder of NVIDIA. Take notes...The computer industry is experiencing an unprecedented transformation, with two major platform shifts occurring simultaneously: the rise of artificial intelligence and the evolution of accelerated computing

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6:50

Autonomous Driving, NVDIA, and robotics...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2026/01/08

Hello there and welcome to the continuing special edition podcasts from the CES in Vegas. I am the voice clone of Dr Cath, thanks for joining me. Just before the big NVIDIA announcements from Jensen Huang there were some panels, here is the second one, and it is with the CEO of Mercedes Benz no less.Enjoy. and you might need to take notes.The intersection of autonomous driving and robotics technology is experiencing a transformative period, as highlighted in a recent discussion between Mercedes-Benz

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8:25

Dark Data, Dark Fiber, and Sovereign AI

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2026/01/07

Welcome to News from the Future Special Editions with Dr Cath dialling in from the CES in Las Vegas... and today was all about Jensen Huang and the big NVIDIA announcement. But before that we had 2 panels chatting away and so here summarised are some of the main points for those chats. Enjoy and you may want to take notes... there is a lot!The AI infrastructure landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth, with approximately $800 billion invested over the past three years and projections of $600

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6:50

LEGO launches Smart Brick System March 2026

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2026/01/06

Hello and Welcome to another special edition of News From The Future with Dr Cath as she beams in live from the CES technology show in Las Vegas. The LEGO Group unveiled a revolutionary innovation at CES - the LEGO Smart Brick, representing the most significant advancement in LEGO technology since the Minifigure’s introduction 50 years ago. This new platform seamlessly integrates digital technology into physical LEGO play without screens or power buttons, maintaining the core essence of hands-on

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7:34

CES 2026 Special Series: 3 Mega-trends from CES...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2026/01/05

Hi, Welcome to News From the Future - CES 2026 special edition series. Dr Cath will be bringing you the highlights from the 2026 show in Las Vegas, and you can subscribe on her substack for more goodiesThe CES 2026 preview revealed transformative technology trends reshaping our world through three key mega-trends: intelligent transformation, longevity technology, and engineering tomorrow. The global technology and durables market is projected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2026, with the US consumer

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4:58

Sleep- The Economic Engine we are Ignoring

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2025/11/10

We have a sleep-gap and we know this costs nations potentially hundreds of billions of dollars. Do we value rest the way we should in our economic assessments?Thanks for reading "News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drcatherineball.substack.com/subscribe

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5:08

Empathy Engines: The Rise of AI Relationships

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2025/11/03

AI offers you responses without emotional baggage or judgement. Can this lead to a sense of companionships?Do we need to change how we define what a ‘relationship’ actually is?Thanks for reading "News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drcatherineball.substack.com/subscribe

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4:45

Deepfakes - what on Earth is going on now?

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2025/10/27

The rise of AI generated deepfakes is increasingly becoming a tool for criminals and a tsunami of slop on social media.What do we need to know, what to do about it all, and how to protect children from this technology?Thanks for reading "News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drcatherineball.substack.com/subscribe

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19:51

Vox Helix - An AI playbook for leaders, speakers,...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2025/10/21

Speak Fearlessly in the Age of AIThere’s a moment just before you speak when time slows.Your breath catches, your heart reminds you that it’s there, and a tiny voice whispers, “What if I get it wrong?”That moment is ancient. Humans have felt it for thousands of years — from fireside storytellers to TED speakers. But something new is happening. Our audiences are changing. Some are in the room, some are on screens, and some might be digital avatars or even AI agents listening, recording, and learning

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4:17

AI and Rock Fishing in Australia - what's the go?

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2025/10/20

Smart cameras - an AI angel… and Baywatch 24/7. Response times in seconds, not minutes!!Thanks for reading "News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drcatherineball.substack.com/subscribe

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30:31

Episode 20 w Natalie Kyriacou and the Future of...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2024/08/14

A biodiverse episode of NFT with the wonderful Natalie Kyriacou, OAM, and what the future holds with regard to greenwashing, citizen science, politics, and the biodiversity we still have left…We now have a global focus and a political will around environmental protection, the benefits transfer values of ecosystem services, the protection of zones rather than just cuddly species, and the significant positivity conferred by biodiverse systems and wild places.Systems approaches, Gaia theory, and new

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28:56

Episode 19 with Johanna Weaver and the Future of Tech...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2024/08/07

What’s the invisible reach of the apps we have all let into our lives. When technology is working it is invisible… until celebrities complain would we even know if there was overreach or a breach of trust?Professor Johanna Weaver is a leader in this space, and is charging forward on all matters of tech regulation and communication. The Tech Policy Design Centre at the Australian National University is a really great resource. https://techpolicydesign.auTechnology should be shaped for the benefit of

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44:49

Episode 18 w Michelle Reeves and the Future of the...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2024/07/31

Would you have a robot do your fake eyelashes? Are you willing to trust a robot massage bed? Can AI be used to forecast new materials and textiles to make the fashion industry more sustainable and working in a circular methodology.More data means better answers from AI. This could be the key to fixing the ‘broken’ fashion industry. Do you wear fast fashion?Climate change related risks to water security will have direct effects on how we make materials. AI can also be used as part of fashion design

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35:50

Episode 17 with Jessie Hughes and the role of the...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2024/07/24

The term AI might be controversial but what’s more interesting to me are the opportunities from ‘orphan’ industries, that seem to have been left behind by technology, but which are actually intrinsically involved in the democratisation of creativity.Generative AI is a toddler in general terms, but has been around for quite some time, and those who are riding the wave first are creating the stage for the next Industrial Revolution. Jessie has many skills as well as a degree in design and screen

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32:37

Episode 16 w Alison Kershaw and the Future of Science...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2024/07/17

Surrounded by good intentions around STEM engagement and literacy it seems we are not really shifting the dial. What can we do more of and what can we do better to make sure we have the skills and talent pipelines stacked and packed for the future needs across Australia.Learn more about Inspiring Australia as a national programme, as well as the different array of events and opportunities people can engage with.In your 50s and want to pivot into a new career? It’s totally possible. Learn more about

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33:37

Episode 15 w Jiawen Li and the Future of...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2024/07/10

We never talk about nanotechnology. Here’s Richard Feynman’s famous lecture on the idea of nano machines being able to manipulate atoms… Plenty of Room at the BottomThere has been a quiet technological revolution happening out of the spotlight and Jiawen Li’s work in Adelaide is world leading research on manipulating the smallest of sensors to access our most internal places, i.e. the very chambers of our hearts.Nanotechnology and heart disease- did you know they were directly related? Learn more on

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30:07

Episode 14 w Katerina Ali and the Future of Fashion...

"News From The Future" with Dr Catherine Ball ·

2024/07/03

Dialling in from the Caribbean and inside the world of Web3, AI, Brand, and Relationships comes the awesome Katerina and her works with her start up Immersifi.Learn more here Immersifi on Instagram and here Immersifi WebsiteWhat is Web3? What is Blockchain? How can this make my shopping experience fruitful and happy? How do I get a body scan? What clothes size am I in which fashion brand?Could this all be a “fast fashion”-killer?Connect with Katerina on LinkedIn here. Katerina's LinkedIn Get full

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