May 12, 2022
The growth and demand for critical minerals is impressive and daunting, according to our first guest, Duncan Wood, the Vice President for Strategy & New Initiatives at the Wilson Center, a Washington DC based think tank. We can’t have an energy transition without extractive resources, Wood says, and the race… Read More
May 3, 2022
TF302: We talk to the Co-Founder of Zenda, Haseeb Ahmed, about how their parent-facing app helps with school fee payments and family financial wellness. Plus, get advice from top experts through Mentorcam. We find out how with CEO and Co-Founder Rune Hauge. Also, our favourite internet Dad, Brittlestar, joins us… Read More
April 13, 2022
Earth Day is coming up on Friday, April 22nd, so it’s a good time to learn about making sustainable choices for your home and the planet. Here are five new green-friendly tech tips, tools, and product with a focus on a better future. Save Energy with a Smart Thermostat… Read More
April 12, 2022
TF300: We have Canada’s Ambassador to the UN, Bob Rae, join us to explain what is at stake with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Kerry Bishé, star of Showtime’s Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber, on her role in this fascinating account of the rise of Uber. Also, former Biden… Read More
March 16, 2022
We recently wrapped a Wellness Tech Tour – a week-long virtual campaign at media outlets across the country featuring the latest in technology to monitor and manage your physical and mental health. One of the first products we spotlighted was the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, which features innovative… Read More
March 15, 2022
TF297: We dive into the concepts of misinformation and disinformation, which are on the rise following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Harvard Medical School Psychiatrist, Dr. Roy Perlis, joins us to explain the effect of misinformation on our mental health. Also, we talk to Dr. Farzaneh Ahmadi, CEO of Laronix, about… Read More
March 8, 2022
Apple snuck out an event on March 8th with a few interesting announcements, including a great iPad Air update, an impressively-chipped iPhone SE, and the new Mac Studio (and Display (and M1 Ultra chip)). Here are the deets (oh, and since I’m being parenthetical, there are also two new iPhone 13… Read More
March 8, 2022
TF295: We talk to award-winning journalist Laurie Segall about her new book, Special Characters, My Adventures with Tech’s Titans and Misfits, which pulls back the covers on the exclusive world of billionaire founders, entrepreneurs, and mainstream media. Plus, we take a look at what the Big Tech companies are doing about… Read More
February 11, 2022
We hear a lot about the February blues, that time of the year when people need extra help to stay healthy, connected, and well. Here are more of the latest tech, best apps, and newest tools to get through this winter. Track Wellness with Wearables: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 For many… Read More
January 25, 2022
TF290:We have Canada Research Chair of Health Law and Policy at the University of Alberta, Timothy Caulfield, to discuss the infamous Spotify letter urging a crackdown on misinformation about COVID19, with particular focus on The Joe Rogan Experience. Plus, home design expert and international star, Debbie Travis, shares her joy as… Read More
