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Back-to-School Tech Tips with Amber Mac 2022

With back-to-school just a few short days away for many of us, it’s a good time to get organized when it comes to technology. Here are some essential tech tips for a smooth September and the products to make it happen. Choose a Long-Lasting Laptop Acer Swift… Read More

#TheFeed: Space Junk, Poptronic, & GEDI

Episode coming soon. TF313: Space Historian, Dwight Steven-Boniecki, joins us for a discussion on “space junk” and what happens to the capsules, space stations, and satellites after they’ve been used. Plus, imagine a future where tech is sustainable and accessible for all. We talk to Kelly Bergeron, Co-Founder of Poptronic,… Read More

#TheFeed: The Internet Archive, Ziggy, & Stories in Space

TF312: Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, shares his perspective on library-lending and the future of digital books. Plus, charging your car will be easier with Ziggy the electric robot valet. CEO of EV Safe Charge, Caradoc Ehrenhalt, shares more about Ziggy. Also, we’re joined by Paul Raphael, co-founder of the… Read More

#TheFeed: HERide, Peech, & Fortem Technologies

TF311: We take a look at one ride sharing program that has safety at its heart. HERide is for women by women and we talk to founder, Jillian Anderson. Plus, reading is a little easier through listening. Co-Founder and CEO of Peech, Andrey Poznyak, discusses the app that converts longform… Read More

#TheFeed: Zoom, Craiyon, & Emojipedia

TF310: Heads up, Zoom! Snapchat could be a competitor with a web-based version of the app. Plus, we talk to Boris Dayma who has created Craiyon: an AI model that can draw images from any text prompt. Also, more emojis will be arriving on our smartphones soon. We chat with… Read More

#TheFeed: Kukua, FYTO, & Travel Tips

TF309: We talk to Vanessa Ford, COO of Kukua, the team that is behind Super Sema, which is the first African animated superhero series that combines fun, adventure and learning to get kids excited about STEAM. Plus, helping farmers make more food using less energy is the goal of FYTO. Read More

This is Mining S3E5: Can Canada win the race to unlock critical minerals?

Energy security. Environmental protection. Climate action. These ambitious goals set by the Government of Canada are often viewed as at odds with each other. But are they really? Or do they collectively represent a generational economic opportunity for Canadians? Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson,  Anita Balakrishnan from The Logic and… Read More

#TheFeed: Wilson Center, Mining Critical Minerals, & Summer Tech

TF308: We talk to Duncan Wood, VP for Strategy and New Initiatives at the Wilson Center, about the global battle to secure critical minerals like nickel, lithium and cobalt. Plus, JP Gladu, a prominent Indigenous business leader, joins us to discuss the roadblocks to accessing Canada’s critical minerals, including solutions… Read More

#TheFeed: InnerPlant, Woebot, & Manulife

TF307: Collision is underway this week and one Farm Tech company is teaching plants to communicate with humans to help improve crop yields. InnerPlant’s CEO and Co-Founder, Shely Aronov, joins us with more. Next, Alison Darcy, Founder and President of Woebot Health, explains the AI-powered chatbot that is capable of… Read More

Hot Summer Tech to Save Time & Have More Fun!

With summer well underway, we’re all thinking about ways we can save time in our homes and have more fun on the road. To share the hottest tech of the summer, Amber Mac is here with her top picks. Amber, let’s start making smarter summer s’mores. Cooking: Make Perfect S’Mores… Read More