In this episode of Tech Magic, with Cathy away on safari, Lee is joined by Lily Snyder to dive into a world of fascinating tech topics. From the Rabbit R1 device's clever AI capabilities to the FTC's challenge to combat voice cloning, there's something for everyone. They also explore the potential of AI music tools, discuss the Apple Vision Pro, and ponder the challenges of transitioning to touch screens. They even delve into bizarre XR devices and innovative uses of VR technology. So, join Lee ...
May 08, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Join Cathy and Lee in this engaging podcast as they discuss the latest news and trends in technology and innovation. From Meta's opening of its Horizon OS to Apple's focus on enterprise and brainwave protection laws, they cover a wide range of fascinating topics. They unpack the latest AI blunders, from Drake's controversial Tupac deepfake to a Catholic group's rogue "AI priest" chatbot. Come for the tech, and stay for the magic! Key Discussion Topics Meta's 30% quarterly VR revenue growth amid ...
May 01, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Join Cathy and Lee in this engaging podcast as they discuss the latest news and trends in technology and innovation. From Meta's opening of its Horizon OS to Apple's focus on enterprise and brainwave protection laws, they cover a wide range of fascinating topics. Discover the potential of brain implants for artificial vision and explore the positive impacts of gaming on cognitive function. With their enthusiastic and optimistic approach, Cathy and Lee provide valuable insights and opinions that ...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode, Cathy and Lee talk about social media, AI, and digital shopping technology. Cathy and Lee talk to each other over AirChat, a new social audio app. They discuss its pros and cons as an audio app. Cathy and Lee segway into AI including Apple’s ReaLM tech, a deepfake camera, and an update on Humane’s AI Pin. Cathy and Lee talk about the importance of legislature and governance about deepfake AIs, especially in vulnerable populations. Online shopping makes its way onto the show as A...
Apr 17, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, Cathy and Lee talk Cathy’s experience at Summit at Sea. They discuss Apple closing discontinuing development on the Apple car and how Apple could expand its ecosystem to robots and home. Cathy and Lee discuss AI-first gadgets and how to discern AI hype. They bring you the latest updates in gaming because everyone is a gaming company, plus the next computing platform. Cathy interviews guest, Ori Inbar, co-founder of the Augmented World Expo and founder of Super Ventures. Producer...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode, Cathy and Lee talk about their favorite April Fools pranks in tech. Cathy shares an April Fool’s from Gary Marcus about an OpenAI sneak peek. More in AI news, the CEO of StabilityAI stepped down. Lee talks about Lego’s apology for using AI art . Cathy and Lee debate the “ AI legal iceberg .” Cathy and Lee segway into what’s happening on the Internet including Steve Wozniak suing YouTube, Pornhub being blocked in Texas, and why video games can’t quit microtransactions. Lee explai...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler discuss a wild week in laws and regulations. Kebler shares a Florida Bill that will prohibit those 14 years and younger from joining social media. While some social media regulation could be useful, the question is, how is it enforceable? They discuss the implications of the Internet divided and monitored State by State for companies and consumers. Later in the episode, they talk about an AI resolution passed by the UN General Assembly. Lee talks about...
Mar 27, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this week's episode, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler give their impressions on the NVIDIA GTC keynote. Cathy and Lee talk about the Game Developers Conference (March 18-22). The NVIDIA Omniverse will stream into the Apple Vision Pro. Plus, AI that can see the world. Cathy and Lee talk about AI in game development after Roblox’s AI announcement. Cathy and Lee touch on VR hardware like XREAL and the PSVR2 . They discuss the hardware/content paradigm. Is it all fad or fiction? Listen in to find out. ...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, Cathy Hackl records from SXSW. She shares what she’s seen so far. Cathy prepares to give her talk about Spatial Computing and AI wearables on the XR stage. Cathy and Lee discuss gaming news, spatial computing and the spatial computing market. They also talk about AI safety and regulation news. Is it all fad or fiction? Show Notes: SXSW: The Age of Spatial Computing & AI Wearables is Here 2024 Future Today Institute Tech Trends Report Nintendo versus Emulator Gaming giant EA ...
Mar 13, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On the latest episode of TechMagic, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler discuss the state of gaming and do a deep dive into why so many layoffs are happening in gaming and tech. They discuss AI’s impact on gaming as well as how AI deepfakes could affect teens. They also talk about AI wearables and spatial computing. Improve your marketing performance. Adobe and Meta solutions help advertisers optimize ad targeting, decrease cost per action, and see a more complete picture of campaign activity. Show Notes...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In the season finale of AIQ, host Cathy Hackl welcomes Mike Pell, Director of the Microsoft Garage in New York. Pell, a seasoned technologist and author, shares his insights on the future of technology, particularly focusing on AI, spatial computing, and mixed reality. During the discussion, Pell shares his journey in the tech industry, starting from the early days of Macintosh and co-founding a software company. He highlights his contributions to innovations such as inventing the PDF and Acroba...
Mar 01, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this week's episode, Cathy and Lee talk about the AI, spatial computing, and tech hype cycles. Cathy thinks spatial computing is in the Innovation Trigger section of the chart. Cathy gives her first impressions of the Humane AI Pin. Lee visits Super Nintendo World in LA. Cathy and Lee discuss layoffs at Nike and discuss companies that created virtual studios. Improve your marketing performance. Adobe and Meta solutions help advertisers optimize ad targeting, decrease cost per action, and see ...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On the latest episode of AIQ presented by Microsoft Advertising, host Cathy Hackl sits down with Sandy Carter, the Chief Operating Officer at Unstoppable Domains to discuss the future of business and the role of AI within it. During the conversation, they talked about the potential of AI to transform industries, the importance of technologies like the blockchain in ensuring authenticity and trust, and the significance of women's involvement in shaping the AI landscape. Carter also discusses her ...
Feb 23, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Cathy and Lee talk about the types of robots they want to see after Lee sees a trash-filtering robot during his travels. Cathy announced the pre-order of her 5th book, Spatial Computing An AI-Driven Business Revolution with Irena Cronin. Cathy and Lee segway to the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 hardware. Cathy and Lee talk about Sora, Gen AI text to video. Lee fights with his ChatGPT. The hosts end with the future of amusement parks and entertainment. Show Notes: Spatial Com...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 19
From shaping consumer experiences to revolutionizing the ad creation processes, the integration of generative AI into advertising is slowly reshaping the industry as we know it. On the latest episode of AIQ presented by Microsoft Advertising, host Cathy Hackl sits down with Corporate Vice President Kya Sainsbury-Carter to discuss Microsoft's journey in leveraging AI to enhance advertising experiences for consumers, advertisers, and publishers. At Microsoft Advertising we are committed to finding...
Feb 16, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this week's episode, Cathy and Lee recap the Super Bowl and the tech they noticed during the show. Lee finally got to demo the Apple Vision Pro and they discussed the use of AI on the device, as well as how it compares to the Meta Quest 3. Cathy and Lee talk about Disney’s $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games . Later in the episode, Cathy interviews Nic Hill , Co-Founder and Head of Interactive at Sawhorse Productions. Producer Lily Snyder brings you the Dispatch from the Fringe. Cathy introduces...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Introducing AIQ Presented by Microsoft Advertising, a new limited podcast series hosted by Cathy Hackl dedicated to leveling up your IQ around all things Artificial Intelligence. Over the next four weeks, the series will focus on Generative AI. What is it, how can brands use it to their advantage, and what pitfalls should they avoid? In episode one, Hackl sits down with Jenny Nicholson, ECD and Creative Strategist at Queen of Swords who shares how to get started with AI, why you should look at c...
Feb 09, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this week's episode, Cathy announces the launch of her new company, Spatial Dynamics . Cathy talks about her experience with the Apple Vision Pro and shares her first reactions to the Vision Pro apps. In other news, Roblox is introducing AI for real-time chat translations , the biggest female streamer on Twitch, Pokimane, is leaving the platform, and Palworld is quickly becoming a best-selling independent game on Game Pass. They segway into AI news and discuss The New York Times creating an A...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, host Cathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler talk about the launch of Apple Vision Pro and continue their conversations around spatial computing. They segway into AI with talks of Taylor Swift deepfakes and possible legislation to protect against deepfakes . They also discuss robots and haptics and why “personas”, a reflection of you, works for a 3D presence. Producer Lily Snyder brings you the Dispatch from the Fringe. Come for the tech, stay for the magic. Show Notes: Taylor Swi...
Jan 31, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, Cathy and Lee talk about the change in work culture with Millenials and Gen Z. Cathy talks about her experience ordering the Apple Vision Pro. The best-selling game of 2023 was Hogwarts Legacy. Minecraft partnered with Planet Earth for education. Walmart closed its R&D unit, Store No. 8 . Producer Lily Snyder brings you the Dispatch from the Fringe. Show Notes: Cathy’s experience pre-ordering the Apple Vision Pro What is Spatial Computing? (by Cathy Hackl) YouTube and Spotif...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Tech and gaming executive, Cathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler release their 14th episode of TechMagic, the show that dives deep into today’s tech news and explores the future of tech and gaming. This week Cathy is at the World Economic Forum in Davos. She’ll share more next week when she’s back on the podcast. In this episode Lee and producer, Lily Snyder, host the show. Lee and Lily reminisce about Palm Pilots and tech gadgets before smartphones and discuss devices like the Rabbit R1. Lee an...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This episode is all about the Apple Vision Pro! The Vision Pro is set to launch on February 2, 2024. Cathy and Lee are spatial computing veterans. They discuss the impact of this spatial computing launch news and how Apple won CES without even being on the ground at the event. They discuss the opportunities that lay ahead for professionals in the new era of spatial computing. Cathy and Lee segway into discussing more tech layoffs in gaming. Then they talk about AI, fair use, and journalism. Elvi...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 13
TechMagic starts off the year with an inspiring interview to help you get your creative endeavors started in 2024. Hackl interviews Jeffery B. Madoff , author of Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas . Creatives can control their careers whether inside corporate America or launching something new in 2024. Get inspired with great ideas and creativity in the new year. Jeffery Madoff is an Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Design, keynote speaker, playwright, and producer. Come for...
Jan 03, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this week's episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about Murderbot Diaries, a Hugo Award-winning sci-fi book series. Hackl and Kebler discuss the Figma Adobe merger failure. Hackl and Kebler talk about Marriott Bonvoy Land in Fortnite and Asgard’s Wrath 2 in VR. OpenAI suspends ByteDance’s account. Kebler tries to break ChatGPT 4. Hackl and Kebler discuss Epic, Meta, and Unity joining the Alliance for OpenUSD . Hackl interviews Nick Vinckier , Director of Corporate Innovation at Chalhoub Group. Produ...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On this week's episode, the EU becomes the first governing power to enact laws around artificial intelligence. Next, Hackl and Kebler discuss an article in the NY Times that focused on using AI to talk to the dead. Hackl talks about the benefits of AI for historical preservation. Also, ‘Tis the Season for Gaming and VR, as Hackl and Kebler discuss the success of the Fortnite x Lego collab and how the Meta Quests outsold AirPods on Amazon’s Black Friday sales. Hackl interviews Dr. Lydia Kostopoul...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about games, musical avatars, and the ecological impact of generative AI. The musical group, Kiss, retires to leave the music to their avatars. Hackl shouts out Future Chicken, a game developed by Catherine Winder and Annabel Slaight. Kebler discusses the environmental impact of generative AI prompts from MIT. Hackl and Kebler segway into the Eminem Fortnite concert. Hackl interviews Irena Cronin, Co-Founder & SVP of Product at DADOS Technology. Produce...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about a possible Lego x Fortnite launch, Fortnite partnering with Oakley, Fortnite Creative and the importance of thumbnails. They also discuss gesture technology, like the early “slide to unlock” to today’s double tap on the Apple Watch. Hackl gives her reaction to the Vario XR 4 and they discuss the spatial computing sessions at AWS re:Invent event. Kebler and Hackl talk about an article from The Guardian that talks about women in AI , and Cathy wishes fo...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Over the weekend, Sam Altman was fired from OpenAI and a lot of tech news and tech drama unfolded over the last few days. Hackl and Kebler share their thoughts on OpenAI, Altman, and why the big losers of this news story are potentially the users. Hackl shares her first article published in the Harvard Business Review was just published and shares why it's about more than just mixed reality, it’s about the future of human-computer and human-to-human interaction, and yes, AI is at the core of Spa...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about the Mac Pro Mini and developing for the Apple Vision Pro. Hackl attended the CFDA ( Council of Fashion Designers of America ) awards and why we’ll eventually see more people from tech at fashion events. The conversation of fashion and AI leads Hackl and Kebler to share their views of the Humane AI Pin released on November 9. Kebler is wary of voice control as the main control for technology devices. Hackl interviews Cynthia Miller , Head of Innovation...
Nov 15, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Cathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler are back with episode five of TechMagic, the show that dives deep into our tech futures and current tech and gaming news. In this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about the new Beatles song made possible by machine learning. Hackl talks about playing video games with her kids. Hackl and Lee talk about Fortnite which released an OG map that generated 102 million hours of play and broke records. Zumba is coming to virtual reality and Kebler’s grievance with VR f...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
