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"last 3 months Amazon’s sales have averaged over $1.2B/day (taking) less than 4 seconds to earn the $52k (avg American) makes in a year…Coronavirus shook the world economy to its core but for US tech giants it has proven a bonanza of historic proportions" ...

Big tech’s big week raises fears of ‘Blade Runner future’ of mega-company rule

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Amazon, Google, Apple and Microsoft all reported record-breaking profits but recent Biden administration moves suggest US tech’s easy ride is over

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#AD We all want our kids to learn skills for the f

#AD We all want our kids to learn skills for the future. Nintendo’s new Game Builder Garage game can help them get there. With Game Builder Garage for the Nintendo Switch system, it’s easy to design your very own game. Kids can also share their game with their friends on their Nintendo Switch system.

My son Connor is learning about the basics of game design right now through the game’s Lesson Mode. He’s 12 years old and jumped right in thanks to the step-by-step, interactive lessons he can do at his own pace.

These colourful and quirky Nodon are the characters who are teaching him the basics of visual programming. Watch to learn more. #NintendoSwitch #GameBuilderGarage

Future of AI, Automation, and Work. The most power

Future of AI, Automation, and Work. The most powerful question in the world is: WHY?

If we look to the future through the lens of technology, it’s important to understand WHY trends are accelerating faster than ever before. This is relevant to all of us, especially when we consider the future of work.

According to the IMF, ‘in 2025, analytical thinking, creativity, and flexibility will be among the most sought-after skills.” These are skills that machines and robots can’t (yet) master.

This same 2020 report also states that, “the workforce is automating faster than expected, displacing 85 million jobs in the next five years. Automation, in tandem with the COVID-19 recession, is creating a 'double-disruption' scenario for workers.”

Further down in the details, you’ll also discover that the robot revolution will create 97 million MORE jobs. Yes, MORE.

In this clip from #TheAmberMacShow podcast, learn how AI is shaping our world TODAY and what role humans need to play for a better FUTURE.

Script by @combatdavey

We only have a few days left at our home here on #

We only have a few days left at our home here on #PEI. It's been a grounding and heart-warming few weeks after almost two years away from family. Plus, @chrisaarondick actually let me take a photo of him (pictured here in @nomadsurfshop gear). This is a rare sight!

While here, we have also been busy with work and virtual events, but it's a different kind of grind when you can pop out for an evening paddle or bike ride or swim. I still haven't figured out how to get this kind of balance (or as my friend @foushy calls it, hustle and float) back in Toronto, but we will figure something out☀️.

Stay safe, friends. ♥️

#PrinceEdwardIsland #Beach #Maritimes #PaddleBoarding

What does the future of work look like to you? 🔮

Join me at #PathToGrowth LIVE for a discussion with industry experts on the evolving work-from-anywhere world.

Learn insights from @ericadhawan_ , Saleforce’s Vala Afshar, and more about how your business can succeed in an all-digital world.

Head to @salesforceca and register via the link in bio

Before I head back into #Charlottetown for a busy

Before I head back into #Charlottetown for a busy week of work, happy to report another wonderful weekend at the beach in #PEI with family and friends.

Like many of us do when we go home, I've reverted to my childhood way of life - always doing something outside, getting dirty digging clams, hauling water toys through the thick sand, helping make food for 20+ guests, all while my mom nags me to wash my hair and asks why I only brought one pair of shorts for our month here.

I have no pretty vacation clothes,.fancy floppy hats, or cute colourful swimwear, cause if you know #PEI, staying clean is pretty much impossible (and a sign you're not have fun😉). #RedDirt

When we bought our new PEI beach house in June, we

When we bought our new PEI beach house in June, we were not able to travel from Ontario to the Island so I wanted to make sure that I ordered new mattresses that would ship right to the front door, and be easy for my mom and dad to unpack and set-up (here’s a photo of my mom when the Endy delivery arrived and I have to say that my Dad did a pretty good job taking pictures!).

They knew I had @Endy mattresses in my house in Toronto, so they were fans and super keen to upgrade the old mattresses left behind by the previous owners so they and our guests can all sleep better.

Here are a few reasons we chose Endy:

1. Endy mattresses are made in Canada, so love supporting Canadian businesses🇨🇦
2. Endy mattresses are temperature neutral, so they keep the same feel and firmness all year long💤
3. Endy’s Comfort Foam is breathable and provides the optimal level of support🥰

Whether you’re thinking about upgrading your mattress, or ordering a new mattress for a parent, I highly recommend you consider Endy.

➡️ In fact, until July 13th, 2021, get $100 off any size mattress.

@endy #EndyPartner #ad #giftedproduct

Moderator Highlights Reel: Amber Mac. Who would yo

Moderator Highlights Reel: Amber Mac. Who would you LOVE to interview? Drop their name in the comments.👇

If I could only do ONE thing for the rest of my life, I'd interview interesting people. While I do a lot of keynoting, on-air work, and event hosting, asking questions and listening carefully is when I'm at my very best.

Here are a few of my favourite interview and moderation moments. Missing from this list is a conversation with former FBI Director James Comey (which was not recorded, naturally, but it was a highlight I'll never forget!).

Featured here:
PM JustinTrudeau
Tony Robbins
Reed Hastings
Ali Velshi
Robert Herjavec
Guy Kawasaki
Senator Colin Deacon
MP Navdeep Bains

Who would you LOVE to interview? Drop their name in the comments.👇

After 16+ long months, thrilled to be reunited wit

After 16+ long months, thrilled to be reunited with my mom and family. Plus, we get to spend time in her favourite small town, Georgetown, #PEI. Gorgeous night last eve @wheelhousepei and looking forward to making more memories.

P.S. If you're wondering about our isolation, it was 8 long days and the toughest span yet. Definitely challenging being so close to the people you love and missed, but staying far away for another week+! However, July 18th is the day fully vaccinated travelers can visit here without isolation (we just couldn't wait 🥰).

#PEI #princeedwardisland #Canada #Summer #Sunset

Thinking of all the Indigenous children we robbed

Thinking of all the Indigenous children we robbed of their lives and identities, and the thousands of kids who never got to come home.

Leaving on orange lights tonight in their memory and working to re-educate myself on the true history of Canada 🇨🇦.

What Question Should You Be Asking Yourself Right

What Question Should You Be Asking Yourself Right Now?. As we work towards a post-pandemic recovery, here's a clip from an interview I did about a year ago with @GuyKawasaki.

Guy is a brilliant communicator. I appreciate his simple & straightforward advice, such as he shares here with this important question:

"Therefore what?"

Sometimes the simple questions lead to simple answers.

It's been fun finally sharing our AFTER bathroom m

It's been fun finally sharing our AFTER bathroom makeover videos and photos, so including more here.

Over the past few years, we've worked with @grohe_canada on a few home reno projects, but this one was probably the biggest transformation.

⬅️Swipe to see more AFTER videos and photos - #1-5.

⬅️Swipe to see BEFORE videos and photos - #6-9 - which just show you how much work was needed to turn this space into a smart, stylist, and sustainable bathroom for our family.

Much thanks to designer @tophomestylist who was a runner-up in the women in business competition we produced (thrilled we can finally work together ♥️) and to our talented contractor Eirek.

MY BATHROOM MAKEOVER: Episode 4 of 4 - GROHE x AMB

MY BATHROOM MAKEOVER: Episode 4 of 4 - GROHE x AMBER MAC. After many weeks of work, our basement bathroom is finally finished. Our goal over these weeks was to transform this dated design into a beautiful and sustainable space. Before I show you the full makeover, here are a few of our favourite new features.

We chose GROHE Essence faucets in the polished hard graphite finish for a modern look. We wanted the shower experience to feel luxurious with the latest tech to save water, so that’s why we chose the GROHE Shower System with Rainshower Mono 310 Shower Head.

Our son loves to take baths, so we installed the DXV Equility Freestanding Soaking Tub. To continue with our theme of sustainability, we worked with H&M Home to select all the towels, accessories, and even bathrobes nicely hung on our GROHE Essentials Robe Hooks - also in hard graphite.

Watch to see our basement bathroom before the reno - and the big reveal. I love it all, but I especially love the shower space with the clean subway tiles and GROHE rainshower mono 310 shower head.

Eirek did a wonderful job seeing Giselle’s @tophomestylist design through and now we have a smart and sustainable bathroom for the years to come. For more information, visit GROHE.ca.

#homedecor #bathroommakeover #homedesign #sustainability

MY BATHROOM MAKEOVER: Episode 3 of 4 - GROHE x AMB

The Future of Voice & Audio Technology - In-Person

The Future of Voice & Audio Technology - In-Person Keynote Clip. A lot has changed since I presented this in-person keynote almost two years ago, but I'm still bullish on the future of voice and audio technology.

According to VoiceBot.ai, "Over 38% of UK adults owned a smart speaker at the start of 2021. That was up from 30.7% at the beginning of 2020 and reflected 24.5% growth during the global COVID-19 pandemic."

I'm especially interested in how voice-first technology makes life more accessible for seniors and other communities who often struggle with touchscreen interfaces. Again, let's make tech that improves our lives, instead of worsening it.

Summer Tech with Connor (Mac) - 6 Hot Picks. We br

Summer Tech with Connor (Mac) - 6 Hot Picks. We brought Connor to our studio last week for a break from virtual school. While watching me do our summer tech segments, he asked if he could try it. Needless to say, he's clearly a good listener and a natural on cam. Proud of this guy for making it through a tough year and here's hoping for a return to normal (in-person school!) this September.

#SummerTech #summer #gadgets #camping #gaming #coding #routers #torontolife

MY BATHROOM MAKEOVER: Episode 2 of 4 - GROHE x AM $MY BATHROOM MAKEOVER: Episode 2 of 4 - GROHE x AMBER MAC. Our basement bathroom needed a major makeover, so we partnered with GROHE to create a sustainable spa-like experience at home. Watch to see the bathroom when we started and here’s what our designer Giselle @tophomestylist presented as the design vision. We selected the second of the two designs. We also knew there were a few product musts. On the sustainability front, we wanted the GROHE SmartControl for our shower system as it conveniently heats up water in a fraction of a second - resulting in water savings in our home. We also wanted faucets for both the sink and bathtub in the beautiful hard graphite finish and, most importantly, have technology built in that focuses on using less water. We also fell in love with this DXV Equility freestanding soaker tub and the GROHE Essence Ceramics line for the sink and toilet. Check out episode 3 to see our bathroom demolition and the start of our bathroom transformation. For more information, visit GROHE.ca. #homedecor #bathroommakeover #homedesign #sustainability$

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