AmberMac Blog

#TheFeed: Amazon; Meru Health; & Deeplite

TF276:Chris Velazco, tech writer for the Washington Post, joins us to chat about the slew of new devices that Amazon announced, including a home assistant robot named Astro. Plus, Kristian Ranta, CEO of Meru Health, joins us to talk about how they are improving the lives of people living with… Read More

#TheFeed: Volvo Canada; Goodr; & Inside>Out

TF275: Managing Director of Volvo Car Canada, Matt Girgis, on their Casca limited-edition sneaker, which is launching in recognition of the brands’ shared vision for a carbon-neutral future to celebrate World Car Free Day. Plus, we discover how to use technology to redistribute unused food to people in need with… Read More

#TheFeed: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; Toby Ord; & Ian Sherr

TF274: Amber caught up with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the recent increase in online negativity and what the Canadian government sees as its role in combating these behaviours. Plus, the author of The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity, Toby Ord, joins us to share his suggestions on how humanity might… Read More

#TheFeed: Girls in STEM; Maplesoft; & OLIO

TF273: Google Engineering Program Manager, Komal Singh, joins us to discuss her new book, Ara the Dream Innovator: a novel series created to encourage young girls to participate in science, technology, engineering, and math. Plus, with kids heading back into the classroom Maplesoft has released free AI tools to help students… Read More

#TheFeed: Canada Drives; Elections; & Back-To-School

TF272: Cody Green, Co-CEO of Canada Drives, shares their simple process to purchase a car and have it delivered to your door in under 24 hours. Plus, political analyst Stephen Taylor joins us to talk about the impact social media platforms like Twitter will have on the outcome of elections. Also,… Read More

This Is Mining: The Podcast wins Best Branded Series in Canada

This is Mining: The Podcast, produced by AmberMac Media Inc. in partnership with the Ontario Mining Association, is the proud winner of Best Branded Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards. celebrating outstanding podcasts produced by Canadian podcasters, editors, and producers. Other nominees in this category include The Disruptors (RBC), and Behind… Read More

#TheFeed: TELUS; HALT AI; & GadgetMatch

TF271: Leigh Tynan, cybersecurity expert and director of TELUS Online Security, joins us to share some tips and tricks to ensure your data and identities are better protected. Plus, we talk to Parham Aarabi, technical co-founder of HALT AI, about their focus on artificial intelligence validation and testing to ensure… Read More

How to Sell Your Old Phone Online: Find Out at GoRecell

Let’s have an honest conversation about your old phone. I’m going to guess that you have at least one in a drawer or a cupboard where it’s collecting digital dust. This is perfectly understandable. The tech industry, myself included, has not done a great job of explaining how to buy… Read More

Back-To-School Basics with Amber Mac: 6 Great Product Picks

We all want our kids to have a good back-to-school experience this fall. Whether your son or daughter is off to kindergarten, college, or anywhere in between, here are 6 tech picks for a smooth September. Choose a durable child-friendly laptop: Asus Chromebook C204 from Staples.ca First up, let’s start… Read More