AmberMac Blog

#TheFeed: AI Effect, Fashion Tech, Autonomous Cars & Luxury Airbnb

TF132: 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,… Read More

3 Ways Google’s Family Link App Keeps Kids Safe Online

As a parent, I know it’s challenging to stay up-to-date with today’s non-stop technology. Thankfully, there are now more ways than ever for moms, dads, and guardians to keep children safe. If your son or daughter is using an Android device, here’s how Google’s Family Link app can help… Read More

Vero Social Networking App Review

Although the social networking app Vero has been online for a few years, in the past week it’s skyrocketed to the top of the app charts. Many are calling it the new Instagram, while others are questioning its roots. Here is my take on what Vero does well (and, like… Read More

#TheFeed: Sphero Star Wars, Twitter Research, Facebook Downvoting

TF130: 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… Read More

QardioBase Wireless Smart Scale Review

A healthy tech review of the QardioBase wireless smart scale – a great way to track your weight and other body factors. [from commandN Feb 2018] From the manufacturer: “QardioBase is the first scale that lets you reach your goals stress-free. It measures not only your… Read More

Simplifying Smart Home Tech

AMMI produced (and I hosted) this great Facebook Live, complete with Google Home Mini giveaway, for Home Depot. Check it out below. Simplifying Smart Home Tech & Google Home Mini Giveaw… Simplifying Smart Home Tech & Google Home Mini Giveaway ??? Posted by Amber Mac… Read More

commandN Feb 2018: Deepfakes, Healthy Tech, Pixelbook Giveaway

First ep of commandN V3 is live (next episode is March 7, 2018)! We talk deepfakes, healthy tech, Snapchat’s future, what we’re streaming, and lots more – plus we’ve got our Google Pixelbook Giveaway (watch to find out how to enter). Watch the above video on Facebook for links… Read More

#TheFeed: Jedi AR, Theme Park VR, Galaxy S9 & Twitter AI

TF128: We learn how to awaken your inner Jedi using augmented reality for the ultimate Star Wars battle. Plus, James Anderson from FORREC explains why virtual reality is the next step in designing theme parks. Also on the show, GadgetMatch’s Michael Josh joins us to talk about what to expect… Read More