In the latest episode of TechMagic , hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler dive into their predictions for the tech landscape in 2025, exploring topics like AI, gaming, and the evolving role of technology in daily life. Cathy shares her optimism for the launch of World Labs and a shift in dating tech, while Lee highlights the indie gaming resurgence. They also reflect on concerns like China's influence in tech and the need for educational reform. The episode wraps up with personal goals for 2025, inc...
Dec 04, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode of Tech Magic , hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler dive into the aftermath of a global Microsoft outage, share personal anecdotes, and present predictions for 2025 across three categories: obvious, unexpected, and controversial. Topics include the Nintendo Switch 2, generative AI, IPO trends, Intel’s potential business moves, challenges for Apple, and the evolving “new space race.” Come for the tech, and stay for the magic! Cathy Hackl Bio Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech ...
Nov 27, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode of Tech Magic , hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler explore the latest in technology, innovation, and media trends. They dive into the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and Cathy’s involvement with AI at CES and discuss shifts in media consumption, including the evolution of streaming services. The duo also covers Meta’s role in sports broadcasting, smart glasses, and gaming news like Purina's virtual pet game on Roblox. The episode also discusses new music tech innovations a...
Nov 20, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode of TechMagic , hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler explore the latest in tech, from Nintendo’s expansion into physical experiences with Super Nintendo World, to the evolution of the metaverse and AI’s rapid growth. They discuss exciting developments such as AI company Perplexity's soaring valuation, OpenAI’s new hire to lead robotics, and Apple's smart glasses project. The hosts also reflect on wearable tech and its intersection with fashion and a thought-provoking conversation on A...
Nov 13, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode of TechMagic , hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler dive into the exciting world of gaming, AI, and consumer tech. They discuss the innovative "Virtual Vote" initiative in Roblox to boost Gen Z voter participation, Nintendo's surprise music app launch, and Netflix's strategic move with Mike Verdu in generative AI for games. The episode also explores the complexities of AI in Hollywood, including the respectful revival of Christopher Lee in "Lord of the Rings" and Robert Downey Jr.'s ...
Nov 06, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode of TechMagic , host Lee Kebler and guest co-host Katie McIntyre discuss AI and VR's evolving roles in technology, fashion, and marketing. Katie, a Toronto-based designer and founder of Matriarch, shares insights on "feminine futurism" and the challenges of AI influencers, highlighting potential ethical risks, particularly around body image. They critique Apple’s Vision Pro, comparing it with Meta’s VR approach, and question whether Apple understands user needs. The conversation e...
Oct 30, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode of TechMagic , host Cathy Hackl and co-host Lee Kebler discuss a range of timely topics, from AI developments and spatial computing to space exploration and sustainability. Cathy shares her experience at the Singularity University Summit in South Africa, reflecting on the continent's tech innovation. The hosts dive into Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, Vario’s simulation tech, and the significance of transparent innovation in VR. They also explore lunar farming, Adobe’s AI focus, and copy...
Oct 23, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode of TechMagic , host Cathy Hackl and co-host Lee Kebler celebrate their first anniversary while reflecting on their experiences at events like the Digital Design Days in Milan. They discuss the importance of creativity in technology, critique a new alarm clock, and dive into Apple's latest immersive film, "Submerged." Cathy shares her insights on the evolving metaverse and the tech industry's rapid changes, including SpaceX's recent successes and Adobe's AI advancements. Don't mis...
Oct 16, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode of TechMagic , Cathy is on away, so Lee Kebler hosts today's episode along with Adam Davis-McGee . They discuss Meta Connect, including the buzz around Meta's new AR glasses, Orion, and the implications of privacy concerns linked to smart tech. The discussion also tackles the rise of deepfakes and the future of AI with insights on OpenAI and NVIDIA's recent developments. Come for the tech, and stay of the magic! Lee Kebler Bio Lee has been at the forefront of blending technology ...
Oct 09, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode of TechMagic , host Cathy Hackl and co-host Lee Kebler explore technology, gaming, and AI developments. They discuss Lee's experiences at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, including Nolan Bushnell's insights on Atari and the Oculus Quest 3's competitive pricing. Cathy shares her participation in a MetLife event focused on women in STEM and her excitement about Meta's Orion holographic AR glasses. The conversation covers AI's implications, recent regulatory changes, and advancements...
Oct 02, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this episode of Tech Magic podcast, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler explore the hot and happening events in tech, innovation, AI, and gaming. They kick things off with the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, and then celebrate Nintendo's 135th birthday, and discuss Snap's new AR spectacles and their controversial subscription model. As they gear up for Meta Connect, they predict new devices and advancements in VR and AR, alongside highlights from Twitch Con and HTC's new VIVE XR headset. They also d...
Sep 25, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on this episode of the TechMagic podcast as they explore what’s hot and happening in tech, innovation, AI, and gaming. This week, Cathy and Lee will explore upcoming innovations from the Snap Partner Summit, including new AI and potential hardware announcements. Get the scoop on Annapurna's sudden staff exodus and its impact on the indie gaming scene. Discover the buzz around the Fallout TV adaptation's Emmy wins and the controversial Minecraft movie trailer...
Sep 18, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on this episode of the TechMagic podcast as they explore what’s hot and happening in tech, innovation, AI, and spatial computing. Join them as they discuss the latest Apple event and the potential for spatial computing. They also dive into the exciting announcements from the Roblox Developer Conference and the partnerships that will shape the future of virtual commerce. As anticipation builds for Nintendo’s upcoming release and potential new hardware innovat...
Sep 11, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Cathy and Lee are back from their break! 🎉 Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on this episode of the TechMagic podcast as they explore what’s hot and happening in tech, innovation, AI, and spatial computing. They discuss the recent Roblox Developers Conference and the growth of international creators on the platform. Get insights on the potential announcements at Apple's event and Sony's cancellation of their VR headset. Discover the shocking news about Meta discontinuing their Spark platfor...
Sep 04, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 47
With Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on a recording break for the next couple of weeks, we would like to introduce you to another sister podcast. This time, we bring you a hot episode from The Garage . Join your hosts, Dan Massimino and Evan Hovorka, as they talk to Sean Muller , the founder and CEO of iSpot , a company focused on unified measurement for Streaming, TV, and Social Video Effectiveness. Listen in as they talk about the evolution of TV and video advertising. Sean discusses Ispot TV's jou...
Aug 28, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 46
With Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on a recording break for the next few weeks, we would like to introduce you to “ Marketing Vanguard ,” our sister podcast. The word “vanguard” is defined as “a group of people leading the way in new development or ideas.” Marketing Vanguard: the podcast spotlights the people who are driving the marketing industry forward. The podcast is hosted by our friend and colleague, Jenny Rooney . This episode features Jenny in conversation with Kate Huyett , CMO of Bombas ,...
Aug 21, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 45
With Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on a recording break for the next few weeks, we continue to bring you more from our special series of “Greatest Hits” episodes from the TechMagic podcast. In this episode, Cathy and Lee explore captivating topics in technology, gaming, and innovation. Cathy shares her insights from the MIT Future Compute Event and previews Apple's upcoming WWDC. She also interviews Stanley Pierre-Louis , President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association , discussing gami...
Aug 14, 2024•50 min•Ep. 44
Whilst Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler take a recording break over the next few weeks, we are bringing you this special “Greatest Hits” episode of the TechMagic podcast, where they discuss gaming, tech, and AI and connect with the original “Dear Franny,” Francesca Hogi , Founder of The True Love Society. Cathy and Lee start by exploring the potential of gaming platforms as a more organic and interactive way to meet and connect with others and touch on some recent hardware developments, including the ...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Join Cathy Hackl on the latest episode of the TechMagic podcast as she interviews Matthew Ball, CEO of Epyllion , Venture Partner, Senior Adviser at McKinsey , and best-selling author. In part one of the interview, Cathy and Matthew discuss whether AI is a bubble, the sustained growth of Nvidia, the convergence of entertainment and gaming at platforms like Disney and Netflix, and the role of brands in advertising in games. Cathy and Matthew also discuss the role of head-mounted devices in creati...
Jul 30, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on the latest episode of the TechMagic podcast as they explore what’s hot and happening in tech, innovation, AI, and spatial computing. Cathy shares her experience of attending the Christie's Art and Tech Summit, where she was one of the keynote speakers on spatial computing. Cathy and Lee discuss the recent news about Dr. Fei Fei Li raising significant money for her startup focused on spatial intelligence. They discuss how Apple was allegedly found to have ...
Jul 23, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on the latest episode of the TechMagic podcast as they explore the latest news from the world of AI and gaming, including the current state of AI and its potential bubble, the growth of NVIDIA, layoffs at Intuit, and the crossover between Rec Room and Nintendo Switch. They also highlight Saudi Arabia's investment in eSports, the country's partnership with the International Olympics Committee, and the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's entry into gaming. Come for the ...
Jul 18, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on the latest episode of the TechMagic podcast as they dive into the latest tech, gaming, AI, and spatial computing news. From discussing Walmart's partnership with elf cosmetics in Roblox to Nintendo's unique approach to AI, they cover a wide range of fascinating topics. Discover the integration of physical world commerce into virtual platforms and the growing influence of AI in everyday life. Gain insights into parental control and responsible internet usa...
Jul 10, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on the latest episode of the TechMagic podcast as they dive into the latest tech, gaming, AI, and spatial computing news. Join them as they discuss the exciting integration of cameras and spatial experiences in Apple's new products. They also share their thoughts on developments in spatial computing and the innovative approaches of companies like HTC and Meta. Cathy and Lee also talk about the upcoming release of a new book called "Metaverse" by Matthew Ball...
Jul 03, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on the latest episode of the TechMagic podcast as they dive into the latest tech, gaming, AI, and spatial computing news. Join them as they delve into the exciting world of technology and innovation. They cover various fascinating topics, from Mr Beast's potential beverage and mobile game launch to Apple's possible partnership with Meta on AI. Discover Apple's approach to AI, the rise of camper vans with advanced technology, and the potential future collabor...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode of Tech Magic , Lee Kebler and Adam Davis-McGee cover a range of fascinating topics, including the use of artificial intelligence in the art industry, the impact of internet access on underprivileged communities, and the exciting advancements in brain-computer interfaces. They also delve into thought-to-speech technology and its potential implications for communication with animals. With discussions on technology, accessibility, and creativity, this podcast is sure to captivate l...
Jun 18, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on the TechMagic podcast as they dive into Apple's recent Developers Conference. They discuss their underwhelming impressions of the conference and share their thoughts on updates to Apple TV, the new camera lens with Canon, the immersive video series "Submerged," and the integration of Apple intelligence and open AI. They also touch on Palmer Luckey's new hardware and head-mounted display, IKEA's foray into Roblox, and the concept of a virtual GDP. Don't mi...
Jun 11, 2024•49 min
Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on the TechMagic podcast as they dive into the latest tech, gaming, AI, and spatial computing news. From discussing Apple's upcoming WWDC and the Ted AI podcast's success to exploring the potential of AI in entertainment and dating apps, this podcast covers it all. Get updates on hardware news, social media regulations, and even a breakthrough dental regrowth drug. Cathy also interviews Francesca Hogi , who is passionately pragmatic about true love. Francesc...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on the Tech Magic podcast as they dive into fascinating topics like technology, gaming, and innovation. Hear about Cathy's experiences and insights from the MIT Future Compute Event and the upcoming Apple WWDC. Cathy also interviews Stanley Pierre-Louis , President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association , and discusses gaming trends and their cultural significance. Don't miss the surprise discussion on messaging platforms and their invitation for ...
May 29, 2024•50 min
This week, you can join Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler in a far-reaching exploration of the recent movements in gaming, Google’s I/O conference, and Dell’s expansion of their AI-focused hardware line. The pair couldn’t miss discussing Google’s announcement of a new pair of AR glasses, which they debuted during a project Astra demo recently. They also return to the always-developing and always-intriguing subject of Apple Vision Pro and the reports of a global expansion. integration of Lofi Girl's mus...
May 22, 2024•36 min
Join Cathy and Lee in this engaging podcast as they discuss the latest advancements in AI, computer vision, and spatial computing. From OpenAI's impressive ChatGPT model with computer vision capabilities to Apple's global launch of their Apple Vision Pro headset, they explore how these technologies will shape various industries. Get exclusive insights from Cathy and Lee as they discuss the future potential of see-through displays and Meta's investments in VR. Don't miss out on this informative a...
May 14, 2024•41 min
