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The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B

by AmberMac Media

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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Episodes

  1. Introducing The AmberMac Show

    The AmberMac Show is a weekly SiriusXM radio and podcast production that unpacks the latest tech, business, and digital news shaping our lives. Award-winning podcaster Amber Mac draws on over 20 years of experience covering technology in the US and Canada to make today’s complex high-tech world...

  2. Google’s Quantum Computing Breakthrough + Holiday Tech Gift Ideas | TF398

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how a robotics company is helping kids with disabilities; getting news directly from those you trust; how OpenAI’s new killer app is changing the video game; and Marc Saltzman drops by with some great tech gift ideas for the...

  3. TikTok Shop's Black Friday + Artist Compensation via AI |

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how AI can help artists get fair compensation; protecting valuable assets with a wildfire defence system; predicting your death through AI; and why your phone should carry a health warning in Spain. Links to this week's stories and...

  4. Australia Youth Social Media Ban + Innovative Food Solutions in Africa | TF396

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how AI-driven weather data can prepare us for climate risks; Amber’s 2024 Holiday tech picks for tweens and teens; energy as a solution for all sizes of businesses; a closer look at innovative food solutions in Africa; and why one...

  5. Holiday Gift Ideas + Moving From X To BlueSky | TF395

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a sports tech company measuring movement for the pros; a company in Brazil revolutionizing neonatal care to keep babies safe; a look at holiday gift ideas and giving charity as a gift; and social media influencers becoming the…

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  6. TikTok is (Kind of) Banned in Canada + Fighting Cancer with a Wearable | TF394

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: an overview of the devastating state of today’s threat landscape; a wearable device that is helping with the fight against breast cancer; how new tech is keeping our oceans and world safe; and the role that podcasts play in the…

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  7. An AI Search Engine From Meta + Shazam For Your Wardrobe | TF393

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how scammers are using AI for phishing attacks; how to Shazam your clothing style; whether travel is the next big viral video; and the latest on the Character.AI lawsuit. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:09] ESET :...

  8. Amazon & Google Going Nuclear + a Charger Changing the Future of Wireless | TF392

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a headband that tracks and treats ADHD symptoms; a brand behind the charger reshaping the future of wireless; how a company is transforming the economics of local news; and we talk about why X is making it harder to block other...

  9. Misinformation Hurting Disaster Victims + Tech To Save You Time & Money | TF391

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: get a robot to take your place at work or school when you are sick; making posting to social media tastier; tech tools and tips to work smarter and faster while saving money; and governments using tech to streamline services. Links...

  10. IoT in the Age of Floods + State of AI Worldwide | Episode 390

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how new therapies are helping patients with life-changing diseases; how the latest in Internet of Things tech is helping in the wake of property disasters; the state of AI worldwide; and how mobile phones could completely change...

  11. ChatGPT Becoming More Human + Changing Reproductive Health

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: changing the narrative around reproductive health and helping patients be in control of their journey; how AI is helping scientists develop new drugs; all the deets on Apple’s latest products including Apple AI; and we look at the...

  12. Apple’s AI-Ready iPhone + Right To Disconnect | TF388

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a 24-hour approach to taking care of your overall wellbeing; creating a safe environment for kids to learn about AI and the internet; the company that's helping to supercharge cameras in Tesla vehicles; and thoughts on Australia's...

  13. New AI Features on Android + Powering Device via Kinetic Energy | TF387

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: looking at new tech for the start of school; cargo ships storing CO2 in the ocean; powering devices with kinetic energy; and getting the latest smart and savvy tech gear for students from Marc Saltzman. Links to this week's stories...

  14. Will TikTok Memes Equal More Votes + New Tech for Women’s Health | TF386

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how AI and solar are helping farmers get better data; a fem tech company on a mission to reduce pain; a metal 3D printing company working in space; and why we need better communicators in the fight for democracy. Links to this…

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  15. Scammers Embrace Voice Cloning + How Conspiracy Theories Will Influence The Future of News | TF385

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how a panel of grandmothers chose the best sustainable tech; 10 ways scammers are trying to clone your voice to win big; a new social media space for Gen Z; and an Apple Watch that spent a year lost at sea. Links to this week's...

  16. A Russian Bot Farm Goes Down + Betting Big On OpenAI | TF384

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a new app made just for kids on campus; what you need to know about setting up your family with Uber rides; a start-up that is making video dubbing a cinch thanks to A.I.; and America’s oldest magazine is betting big on OpenAI.…

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  17. Warning Labels for Social Media + AI Help With Your Inbox | TF383

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: keeping your digital assets safe after you’re gone; everything you need to know about Apple Intelligence; an AI-powered email app that helps you fly through your inbox; and the latest tech for seniors aging in place. Links to this...

  18. Meta AI Trains On Your Data + A Clean(er) Economy | TF382

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how AI can help make building safer; new tech and a much-needed clean economy; how to sell secondhand stuff; and why airplane turbulence is getting worse. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:39] Peter Evans:...

  19. London Drugs Refuses Hacker Ransom + Robotic Super Limbs in Space | TF381

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: why some of the world’s top tech companies are setting their eyes on the future of education; how robotic super limbs can help astronauts; why Microsoft’s new recall feature might be a wee bit scary; and how putting away your phone...

  20. Google AI Growth + Better Wellness Habits | TF380

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: an XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition finalist from Canada; Arca, the future of green mobility with BMW; how an app plans to help you develop better wellness habits; and why Facebook and Instagram are under formal investigation in…

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  21. Ukraine’s AI Spokesperson + Growing Your AI Skills | TF379

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how quantum computing is paving the way for clean drinking water; the rise of climate disasters on the big screen; how Google wants Canadians to grow their skills in AI; and thoughts on the future of AI labeling on TikTok. Links to...

  22. Gaming With LinkedIn + AI Helps the Global Supply Chain | TF378

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: schools are behind when it comes to social media and students; an app that has a community and other supports to help you through a time of grieving; how a company that helps ensure goods get to where they need to go no matter…

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  23. Hackers Threaten Financial Criminals + A Platform To Help Loneliness | TF377

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: medical devices that help fight insomnia and anxiety; a platform to fight loneliness and meet new people; the legality of MrDeepFakes; and innovative tech for a more sustainable future. Links to this week's stories and discussion:...

  24. Congress' Online Privacy Bill + Canada’s New AI Plans | TF376

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: the most powerful people in AI and technology; the science behind our inherited health; Canada’s new AI plans; and an update from Snap on its Solar System feature. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:14] Sarah Fulford:...

  25. Musicians Against AI + Stopping Ocean Plastic | TF375

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a way to stop plastic pollution in the world's oceans; adding instant reactions to video messaging between friends; how will AI change the world of gadgets & what to expect next; plus we tell kids to think about friendships like...

  26. OpenAI Courts Hollywood + The Changing World of Learning | TF374

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: an app that helps you search and shop by images with your camera; using human measurement technologies to help athletes are injured; how learning is changing in a world with AI; and we discuss if the future of wearable technology…

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  27. YouTube Labels AI + Supercharging Canada's Battery Industry | TF373

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a new facility coming to Nova Scotia will supercharge Canada's battery researchers; a networking platform for the future of work; new money that's helping Canada’s AI ecosystem; and a deep dive into the aftermath of Don Lemon's…

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  28. Learning from Meta’s Outage + What’s Next For Climate Change | TF372

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: what to do when panic attacks happen; what do water drones do; why social media is especially toxic for women and girls; and what we can do next for climate change. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:40] Matt Gutman:...

  29. Self-Operating Buildings + No Apple Car | TF371

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: options for travellers who want to be eco-aware; creating a technology combining deep learning, cloud-based computing, and autonomous decision making to support a 24/7 self-operating building; how to be more resilient online; and...

  30. The EU Investigating TikTok + Breaking Common Hiring Biases | TF370

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: making data work for businesses and beyond with a data-first approach; how a chatbot is changing the hiring process; how an AI startup is helping Hollywood keep up; and we chat about the business of storytelling. Links to this…

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  31. Biden Joins TikTok + AI Guidelines Around The World

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a new water source that can help alleviate pressures on this scarce commodity; a smart cat flap for your door that can stop your feline friend from bringing you ‘unwanted gifts’; how governments around the world are staying on top…

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  32. Elmo Goes Viral + Improving Women’s Healthcare With AI | TF368

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: putting AI guardrails in place around the world; how technology can be used to grow your business; how AI is being used to improve healthcare for women; and we talk about what a former OpenAI board member says about the delicate...

  33. Deepfakes Affecting Elections + How Online Defamation Can Hurt | TF367

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: using human milk to develop medication that can help protect patients with immunodeficiencies; how extreme weather is affecting how we produce and deliver food; shedding light on how online defamation can affect people; and…

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  34. All AI, All The Time | TF366

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a headband that can stop teeth grinding; the consequences of AI during record-breaking worldwide elections; a lamp that can keep seniors safe; and what the internet thinks about Apple Vision Pro. Links to this week's stories and...

  35. Air Taxis by 2028 + How To Lead a Happy Life with Arthur C. Brooks | TF365

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: creating art from other art with a new app; how to lead a happy life with Arthur C. Brooks; and we look at new tech for the new year with Marc Saltzman. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:15] Tristan Tiggeloven:...

  36. The Rise of Digital Clones + Amber’s Smart Home Gift Guide | TF364

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: new heat pump standards for improved cold-weather performance; Canadian AI regulation needs; Amber’s gift guide for a smarter home; and are we reaching the end of online search. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:25]...

  37. 2023’s Word of the Year + Exploring the Deep Seas | TF363

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: reducing food waste by upcycling spent beer grains; developing an alternative to meat with an animal fat-like liquid vegetable oil; innovations in underwater exploration & permanent habitats similar to the international space...

  38. An AI International Agreement + The Risk of Greenwashing | TF362

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: the alarming increase in teen ‘sextortion’; the risk of greenwashing in reaching global climate goals; why Amazon blocking over 200 million suspected fake reviews in its store matters and what it means to the average online…

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  39. OpenAI Leadership Crisis + Future of AgTech | TF361

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how one company is making surgical training equitable; how an innovative enzyme is helping the world’s crops stay healthy; predictions for the future of AI; and Amber has the hottest tech for teens for this holiday season. Links to...

  40. Microsoft’s New AI Tools + Tech Deals For The Holidays | TF360

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: replacing just 20% of single-use plastic packaging with reusable alternatives can offer an economic opportunity of at least $10 billion; how companies can protect themselves against cybersecurity threats through a unique blend of...

  41. Keeping Broadcasting Alive & Understanding Cultivated Meat | TF359

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: what we can learn from women who run the most innovative and successful companies in the world; how to create better meat products for the planet, people, and animals; getting help as a new parent through the entire journey with...

  42. Amber Goes 3 CN Towers Deep Underground TF358

    This week on The Feed, Amber and Michael share a 3-part series featuring what it's like to work in mining both underground in Sudbury, Ontario and above the surface. Plus, what the hosts think of Elon Musk’s proclamation that AI might lead to the end of work. Links to this week's stories and...

  43. Shrinking Attention Spans & AI Cover Art | TF357

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: diving into the future of cities on AI; Maclean’s Magazine generates an AI cover; opportunities for the next generation of gamers; and why attention spans are getting shorter and what it really means. Links to this week's stories…

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  44. Taylor Swift Setting Records & Designing Climate-Resistant Crops | TF356

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how companies around the world are fighting climate issues; how we can create new climate-resistant crops; why you might want to jump on Threads; and the love/hate relationship with smart glasses. Links to this week's stories and...

  45. Disinformation From X & Top Smart Home Tech | TF355

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: we learn what it takes to be a viral nation; how today’s diverse workforces mean that employees want more choice including perks and incentives; our power friend Marc Saltzman stops by with his top smart home picks; the rise of…

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  46. The Rise of Deepfakes & Fire-fighting Robots at Work | TF354

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: an affordable robot that can scout burning buildings before sending in firefighters; creating safer spaces online; designing the future of work for young people who are underprepared; and 3 cybersecurity tips to stay safer online....

  47. Tech CEOs Talk AI in Washington & Drones Over Fireworks | TF353

    Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: Using menstrual blood as a diagnostic tool to help improve women’s health; solving the problem of growing fresh produce right at home all year long; how drone shows are taking over fireworks in cities and beyond; and why Apple is...

  48. New iPhone Coming & Bad AI Bosses

    Why we need AI guardrails to protect the future of business. Where you will meet AI in your next job hunt and you can avoid the discrimination. Checking out new tech for school with Marc Saltzman. Why AI could be your next boss from hell. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [09:43]…

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  49. Threads On The Big Screen & Tech For A Smooth September | TF351

    Understanding the role of generative AI in the financial services industry. Tech tips and tools for a smooth September. A VR headset to help you with your reading by eliminating distractions. Plus, we dive into why Jordan Peterson has to go back to school for social media training. Links to this...

  50. Drones Deliver UK Mail & Taylor Swift on Social Media

    Fully electric drones deliver mail in the UK. How Canadians are considering the risks and opportunities associated with AI technology. What a Taylor Swift concert tells us about the darkness of the online world. Why climate change is changing a leak detection business in a race for the future....

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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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