March 30, 2017
TF089: We chat with Wattpad CEO Allen Lau about a new spin-off app built just for his company’s avid mobile readers. We also speak with Stephen Petranek, author of “How We’ll Live on Mars,” who explains how our kids might be moving to the red planet one day soon. Liat Mordechay… Read More
March 9, 2017
TF086: If you’re impulsive then you’ll be happy to know that it’s now possible to take back a text you sent before it gets to the recipient. We chat with On Second Thought app creator Maci Peterson about getting control of your messages. Plus, @Brittlestar joins us to talk about his… Read More
February 9, 2017
Michael McNally joins us to talk about how the world’s most famous toy company is using programming to bring LEGO to life. Plus, get expert advice from real “Sensay” people while chatting on your favorite messaging app. We also speak with Stream about making a living as a live… Read More
February 6, 2017
New year, new love. January and early February are hot months for single adults. In fact, Match.com sees a 60% increase in new members between Christmas Day and Valentine’s Day. This dating empire started in 1995 and now owns Plenty of Fish, OKCupid, part of Tinder, and many other sites for… 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
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
December 14, 2016
Thanks so much to Scotiabank for sponsoring the AmberMac Holiday Guide. Here are a few of their products that you should check out (see my video at the bottom for more details)… My Mobile Wallet (Android users) Scotiabank’s My Mobile Wallet allows customers to securely store their Scotiabank… Read More
November 15, 2016
There are more than two million apps in the iTunes App Store and discovering the most helpful of these is difficult enough without the latest news reveal a surge in fake retail apps. As The New York Times reveals in a recent article, “The counterfeiters have masqueraded as… Read More
November 15, 2016
If you want to make your holiday grocery shopping a little easier, check out the free OurGroceries shopping list app for iOS and Android. Grocery spending during the holiday season is on the rise, according to a recent study from Acosta. In fact, according to their research, more… Read More
November 2, 2016
We talk to tech expert Marc Saltzman about apps to save you money while you’re shopping and the future of cashless purchasing. Plus, Amber’s brother and business partner Jeff MacArthur joins us to talk about the new Macs and their family’s very first computer. Also, @Brittlestar shares his thoughts on… Read More
