We speak with Dr. Melissa G. Hunt about why spending a lot of time on social media might be making you sad. Also, Dr. Shalu Pal reveals the future of wearable technology as it relates to using contact lenses. Plus, Daniel Seidl from Innoactive informs us how upcoming work training sessions might be held in virtual reality. In Socially Speaking, we talk about Lily Sing, aka "Superwoman," her break from YouTube, and question how the culture of constant content impacts our heath and well-being....
Nov 20, 2018•52 min•Ep. 159
We speak to TV personality Nik Vasilyev about how to stay healthy and in shape with the latest on-the-go technology. Also, we talk to the CEO of Peekapak, Ami Shah, on how the platform focuses on teaching kids empathy and a whole lot more. Plus, Vitaly Ponomarev, CEO of WayRay, reveals how using augmented reality with the windshield of your car will decrease driving distractions. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how big tech companies in San Francisco are being taxed to help the homeless.
Nov 13, 2018•50 min•Ep. 158
We speak to Pete Pachal, the tech editor for Mashable about the latest Apple event and what is going on with the tech giant. Also, we talk to Nargiz Mammadova from Destin AI on how they are using technology to help immigrants coming to Canada. Plus, our favorite person from the internet, Brittlestar joins us to about Facebook's last look at video with Lasso. A new video app that records you dancing and lip-synching. In Socially Speaking, we talk about what is the future of Facebook and what they...
Nov 07, 2018•52 min•Ep. 157
We speak to the founder of Mirror, a smart mirror that lets you work out at home with live, on-demand streaming classes. Also, we talk to Kintell, a digital health system that is designed to let you live at home longer on your own. Plus, GadgetMatch's Michael Josh stops in to bring us up-to-date on all the new phones that got launched this "Techtober." In Socially Speaking, we debate whether we should change our focus from Millennials to Gen Z.
Oct 31, 2018•53 min•Ep. 156
We speak to Vince Danielsen, CEO of Wello, on the benefits of virtual healthcare, including providing access anywhere and at any time. We also dive into the future of work, what impact technology has moving forward, and what skills will be needed. Plus, Alexander Lvovich from Volvo talks to us about the Care by Volvo subscription service and how it differs from owning or leasing a car. In Socially Speaking, we discuss if virtual reality can really make food taste better and what else might be be...
Oct 23, 2018•52 min•Ep. 155
We speak to Laura Davidson, Founder of SweatCity: an app you use to find everything healthy in your city from fitness programs to restaurants. Also, we talk to Assaf Glazer, CEO of Nanit: a smart baby monitor that allows you a bird's-eye view of your child sleeping to make sure they are getting a restful night. Plus, we look at Storyflow where, without knowing any coding, you can make interactive content and listen to it on Alexa. In Socially Speaking, we talk about Rocketbook: a notebook that c...
Oct 19, 2018•50 min•Ep. 154
We speak to the CEO of Turo about how the "Airbnb of auto sharing" works (including how you can make money renting your car). We also talk to the CEO of iZotope about Spire, their new portable recording studio that fits in the palm of your hand so you can record music like a pro. Plus, Brittlestar joins us to talk about his new YouTube crush and what it has to do with Making a Murder. In Socially Speaking, we dive into Facebook's latest data breach and how you can protect yourself from future se...
Oct 09, 2018•51 min•Ep. 153
We speak to the CEO of Skylights about their partnership with Alaska Airlines to give first class passengers the option to watch movies with a VR headset. Also, we talk to Jackie Cooper from MUSE about their brain-sensing headband, which makes meditation a cinch. Plus, Chief Digital Evangelist with Salesforce, Vala Afshar, joins us to talk about the fourth industrial revolution and what to do to prepare for the future of work. In Socially Speaking, we chat about Amazon Alexa and how they are exp...
Oct 02, 2018•51 min•Ep. 152
We learn how Plantui Smart Garden can help those of us without a green thumb. Plus, we talk to author Chris Bailey about his new book, Hyperfocus, which reveals how to be more productive in a world of distraction. Also, GadgetMatch's Michael Josh joins us to talk about all the new Apple announcements including the new iPhones and Watch. In Socially Speaking, we discuss what it's going to take to be collision-free in a world of driverless cars.
Sep 21, 2018•50 min•Ep. 151
We speak to the co-founder of LoveBox about how to stay connected when you're on the road thanks to tiny heart-shaped gadget. Also, Hexigent's Ryan Duquette explains how to protect your phone from hackers. Plus, we look at PocketTalk, a little device that could make a big difference for world travellers. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how the tech industry keeps us hooked on notifications, alerts, and more.
Sep 15, 2018•47 min•Ep. 150
We speak to Google about how Google Home can help students and parents get ready for fall. Also, we talk to Phil Vokins from Intel about new tech jobs (that didn't exist when Amber and Michael were kids!). Plus, our favorite social media celebrity Brittlestar joins us in studio to reveal how he's becoming a novelist on Instagram . In Socially Speaking, we talk about Twitter's new unfollow feature.
Sep 14, 2018•51 min•Ep. 149
GadgetMatch's Michael Josh joins us to talk about Samsung's new device and what you need to know about upgrading. Also, we welcome Michael Smit from Ziva VFX to learn how his company created the most realistic shark on the big screen for The Meg. We also speak to Josh Lessing from Root AI about why robots might be picking your peppers in the future. In Socially Speaking, we debate Netflix and their Summer of Love and why there is an influx of rom com's trending.
Aug 23, 2018•50 min•Ep. 148
Audible CEO Don Katz joins us to talk about a new study that determined that listening to audiobooks is more emotionally engaging then watching TV. Also, Open AI fills us in on how they put together a team of robots that beat humans at Dota 2, one of the world's most difficult games. We also speak to the CEO of Winnie, a mobile app that makes the lives of parents easier by giving them information they need about nearby kid-friendly places. Plus, GadgetMatch's Michael Josh joins us to talk about ...
Jul 06, 2018•49 min•Ep. 147
We talk to Ryan Duquette, our cybercrime specialist from Hexigent, about Apple's decision to block law enforcement's access to the iPhone. Also, our favorite Internet video star @Brittlestar joins us to talk about Instagram's new venture, IGTV, which gives video creators the ability to produce and share up to one hour of video. Plus, Amber explains her new partnership with Actua and how to teach kids STEM skills this summer. We also chat with the co-founder of Circle with Disney about how they a...
Jun 28, 2018•50 min•Ep. 146
We talk to Workali about how they are matching jobs seekers and recruiters all with an AI bot. Also, storyteller Cameron Brown shares how he brought 80 strangers together for his video, "There Is Still Time." Plus, Viryl Technologies joins us to talk about how they are helping the vinyl industry make a comeback with a process to modernize the record press. In Socially Speaking, we talk about a psychopath bot called Norman and how MIT made it to teach us about the future.
Jun 25, 2018•50 min•Ep. 145
We talk to author and tech evangelist Guy Kawasaki about the new anti-social app, Privy. Also, the co-founder of the Meditation Station app, Cyd Crouse, reveals how to carry around a meditation teacher in your pocket all day long. Plus, our favorite tech reporter Michael Josh breaks down the latest news from WWDC, Apple's worldwide developers conference. In Socially Speaking, we discuss why Google is dropping a major Pentagon project and what it means for the future of ethical AI.
Jun 13, 2018•50 min•Ep. 144
We talk to Étienne Mérineau, the co-founder of heyday.ai, about how bots can make us superhuman (or at least change the way we work). Also, we discuss Mark Zuckerberg's face-off with the European Parliament and how it quickly turned into an awkward exchange. Plus, we talk to @Brittlestar about one of the newest and fastest growing apps in the world, Like - which he says is like musical.ly on steroids. In Socially Speaking, we explain why you are getting so many privacy policy updates in your inb...
May 29, 2018•50 min•Ep. 143
The President of Northeastern University joins us to talk about how humans and machines are going to complement one another in the future of work and education. Also, Mike Greenly from MDA talks to us about Canada's role in the next generation of space exploration. Plus, Andrea Iervolino breaks down how TaTaTu is bringing social cryptocurrency to the entertainment industry. In Socially Speaking, we debate what data tells us about the history of pop music: spoiler Alert, it's getting sadder....
May 25, 2018•50 min•Ep. 142
Laura Tribe, Executive Director of OpenMedia, joins us to talk about Net Neutrality, what it is and why you should care about its role in the Internet age. Plus, we chat with Jennifer Heath from Piccolo Heath about work-life balance and what it will take to reclaim our private time. Social media superstar @Brittlestar shares why his latest health scare taught him to shut down in the age of non-stop digital. In Socially Speaking, we debate how the sharing company could potential disrupt the car r...
May 15, 2018•51 min•Ep. 141
Daniel Lamarre, the CEO of Cirque Du Soleil, joins us to talk about how they are partnering with OneDrop to give people in need access to clean water. Also, Mike Harvey joins us to talk about why the Collision Conference is leaving the Big Easy for Toronto. Plus, we talk to Dr. Harvey Karp, the developer behind SNOO Smart Sleeper, which is a responsive bassinet that boosts sleep for babies and parents. In Socially Speaking, we discuss the right to disconnect.
May 10, 2018•50 min•Ep. 140
After the recent attack in Toronto, cybercrime expert Ryan Duquette walks us through what law enforcement are learning about the suspect online. We also talk to the makers of a hitchhiking robot, Hitchbot, about his path from the unpredictable streets to a safe museum. Michael Josh from GadgetMatch joins us with the latest smartphone from Huawei and how it could compete with today's DLSRs. In Socially Speaking, we discuss robots in the classroom and the positive role they can play.
May 02, 2018•50 min•Ep. 139
We talk to Dr. Jordan Nguyen from Psykinetic about their revolutionary technologies that transform the lives of people living with disabilities. Also, we speak with Erin Winick, an associate editor at MIT Technology Review and the founder of Sci Chic, about the fashionable side of science, technology, and engineering. Plus, Andy Walker explains new developments in DNA sequencing and the impact it is having on health care. In Socially Speaking, we discuss the data scandals that are surrounding Fa...
Apr 24, 2018•50 min•Ep. 138
We talk to Neil Robertson from AnyVision about their partnership with smart cities using facial recognition software. Also, Sasha Mojtahedi shares how his online bartering community Bunz is taking the leap into cryptocurrency. Plus, Jereon Tas from Philips joins us to talk about using new tech to bridge the gap between consumer tech and health care. In Socially Speaking, we discuss new tools that UBER is launching to keep riders safe.
Apr 18, 2018•50 min•Ep. 137
We talk to the world's youngest HoloLens developer about his navigation platform WayPointAR. We also speak with the CEO of Just Booked about how to get your own personal chef at home on a budget. Plus, Mathew Ingram of the Columbia Journalism Review joins us to break down the fight between Amazon and President Trump. In Socially Speaking, we discuss why Facebook is adding message retraction to Messenger and how this feature started out as an executive-only tool.
Apr 11, 2018•51 min•Ep. 136
We talk to Mark Henderson from Ericcson Canada about how they are leading the charge with 5G, the next generation of mobile networks. Also, Jeff Kirk from Moonshot gives us a rundown of today's most important artificial intelligence applications. Plus, we talk to Markus Stripf from Spoon Guru about how to find the right food plan through machine learning. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Twitter's new way to give users the ability to share their favorite part of a livestream.
Apr 05, 2018•50 min•Ep. 135
We talk to cyber crime and digital inspector Ryan Duquette about the Cambridge Analytica scandal and what it means for your future on Facebook. We also teach you how to become a mashup master with Rave, a machine learning tool for music lovers. Plus, we talk to @Brittlestar about which short-form content platform will rise above the rest in a post-Vine world. In Socially Speaking, we discuss why the posts you follow on Instagram are now in chronological order (once again!).
Mar 28, 2018•50 min•Ep. 134
We talk to GadgetMatch's Michael Josh about the new Galaxy phones that Samsung launched at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Also, we speak with James Wyman, the co-founder of Pillo, about his company's companion robot that can help you (and your parents) better manage your health. Plus, Swob founder Alexander Florio explains how his new app makes it easier to find a casual job in today's gig economy. In Socially Speaking, we debate the ethics of brain hacking.
Mar 20, 2018•50 min•Ep. 133
We talk to Amanda Cosco, founder of Electric Runway, about how technology is going to disrupt the fashion industry overseas. Also, we speak with Darrell Etherington from TechCrunch about the future of autonomous vehicles on the snowy roads of Russia. Amanda Lang, of the podcast series The AI Effect, joins us to demystify how automation is going to affect the future of work. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how Airbnb is targeting high-end travellers with a luxury service.
Mar 13, 2018•51 min•Ep. 132
We talk to the co-founder of the app Flipd about how her company's app can reduce distraction in the classroom and help students with their academic performance. Also, we talk to Amanda Bradford about her boutique dating app The League, an exclusive dating app that matches smart, busy, and ambitious people together. Plus, Jeremy Bailenson, the founding director of Stanford's Virtual Human Interactions Lab, joins us to talk about the impact of virtual reality. In Socially Speaker, we discuss why ...
Feb 21, 2018•50 min•Ep. 131
We talk to the co-founder of Sphero, the builder of the Star Wars app-enabled droids, about bringing that technology into the educational space. Plus, we talk to Alyson Gausby, Head of Research at Twitter Canada, about the science behind what happens to our brains when we're watching live events on Twitter. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Facebook's new downvoting button that lets users flag inappropriate or insensitive comments.
Feb 16, 2018•51 min•Ep. 130
