February 5, 2017
While we’ve obsessed about millennials for almost a decade, it’s time to shift focus to the next generation. Generation Z (born between 1995 and 2010) is an economic powerhouse that represents a quarter of our population – and growing. They buy differently, engage differently, connect differently, and think differently. Amber’s… Read More
February 1, 2017
Steve Shillingford joins us to chat about his new app Sudo, which puts safety and privacy back in your hands thanks to on-demand phones numbers and email addresses. Plus, @Brittlestar is back to talk about Musical.ly and why your pre-teens and teens can’t get enough of growing community. We… Read More
January 25, 2017
We talk to FoodMarble CEO Aonghus Shortt about AIRE, a portable app-connected gadget to help you better manage with your digestive system. Plus, Michael Josh is back from CES with his top picks (from friendly robots to ultra-thin TVs). We also speak with the inventor of email, Shiva Ayyadurai… Read More
January 19, 2017
“If we look at the life cycle of technologies, we see an early period of over-enthusiasm, then a ‘bust’ when disillusionment sets in, followed by the real revolution” – Ray Kurzweil When I moved to work in San Francisco in the late 1990s, I experienced the dot-com boom’s inflated tech… Read More
January 7, 2017
Don’t miss my Twitter Chat on Saturday, January 7th starting at 6pm ET / 3pm PT with Liron Segev (@Liron_Segev), Enobong Etteh (@BooredatWork), and Bitdefender (@BitdefenderBOX) from CES 2017. Follow the hashtag #IoTSecurity2017 and keep an eye on my Twitter account (@AmberMac) to take part –… Read More
January 5, 2017
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, a massive trade show the size of 43-football fields, is celebrating its 50th year. Last year, CES had its largest attendance ever, with more than 170,000 visitors and industry professionals, many of whom are back again this year… Read More
January 5, 2017
Guy Kawasaki joins us to chat design basics with Canva. Plus, Jill Dyche from SAS on using big data to help rescue dogs and Jennifer Flanagan from Actua on bringing STEM studies to remote communities. We also talk with tech leaders from Maven and Ripples. Listen to the episode through… Read More
January 4, 2017
Friday, Jan 27, 1pm ET – I’ll be LIVE on Periscope talking 5 Fitness Gadgets for a healthier 2017 A few years after having my son, I knew I had to get my fitness routine back on track. As an adult, I have always been a healthy eater, but… Read More
January 2, 2017
KidsWifi CTO Kris Braun on his company’s new easy-to-manage device to keep your kids safe online. Jeff MacArthur joins us to talk about how Facebook is building new tools to fight fake news in the wake of the United States presidential election. Plus, our best Power Friend @Brittlestar brings us… Read More
December 23, 2016
When I was a little girl growing up in rural Prince Edward Island, I remember cozying up to the radio on Christmas Eve to track Santa’s world wide tour. Today, kids have a number of ways to stay on top of the jolly fellow’s whereabouts that include space satellites, live… Read More
