AmberMac Archive: ampodcasts

#TheFeed: The Rise of Digital Clones + Amber’s Smart Home Gift Guide

TF363: Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: new heat pump standards for improved cold-weather performance; Canadian AI regulation needs; Amber’s gift guide for a smarter home; and are we reaching the end of online search. Listen to the episode through the Podbean player above,… Read More

#The Feed: 2023’s Word of the Year + Exploring the Deep Seas

TF363: Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: reducing food waste by upcycling spent beer grains; developing an alternative to meat with an animal fat-like liquid vegetable oil; innovations in underwater exploration & permanent habitats similar to the international space station; and the climate impact of today’s… Read More

TheFeed: An AI International Agreement + The Risk of Greenwashing

TF362: Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: the alarming increase in teen ‘sextortion’; the risk of greenwashing in reaching global climate goals; why Amazon blocking over 200 million suspected fake reviews in its store matters and what it means to the average online shopper; plus the… Read More

#TheFeed: OpenAI Leadership Crisis + Future of AgTech

TF361: Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how one company is making surgical training equitable; how an innovative enzyme is helping the world’s crops stay healthy; predictions for the future of AI; and Amber has the hottest tech for teens for this holiday season. Listen to… Read More

#TheFeed: Microsoft’s New AI Tools + Tech Deals For The Holidays

TF360: Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: replacing just 20% of single-use plastic packaging with reusable alternatives can offer an economic opportunity of at least $10 billion; how companies can protect themselves against cybersecurity threats through a unique blend of people and technology; a look at… Read More

#TheFeed: Keeping Broadcasting Alive & Understanding Cultivated Meat

TF359: Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: what we can learn from women who run the most innovative and successful companies in the world; how to create better meat products for the planet, people, and animals; getting help as a new parent through the entire journey… Read More

#TheFeed: Shrinking Attention Spans & AI Cover Art

TF357: Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: diving into the future of cities on AI; Maclean’s Magazine’s AI cover; opportunities for the next generation of gamers; and why attention spans are getting shorter (and what it really means). Listen to the episode through the Podbean player… Read More

This Is Mining: Season 4 (Fall 2023)

The fourth season of our award-winning This Is Mining podcast premiered in fall 2023 – see below for episode details. The Sudbury Mine Life Tour: Join me, Amber Mac, on my very first trip underground at a mine in Sudbury, Ontario! I went 1.5km underground –… Read More

#TheFeed: Disinformation From X & Top Smart Home Tech

This week on #TheFeed, Amber, Michael, and guests discuss: what it takes to be a viral nation; how today’s diverse workforces mean that employees want more choice, perks, and incentives; the new work opportunity of being a digital clone; and our power friend Marc Saltzman stops by with his top… Read More

#TheFeed: Threads On The Big Screen & Tech For A Smooth September

  TF350: Understanding the role of generative AI in the financial services. Tech tips and tools for a smooth September. A virtual-reality headset to help you with your reading by eliminating distractions. We dive into the controversial Jordan Peterson and why he has to go back to school for social… Read More