September 15, 2020
Apple’s September 15, 2020 launch event was pretty focused on a couple of product categories (Apple Watch & iPad), along with some interesting service-related announcements. We won’t get into the OS updates, but iOS 14, iPad OS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14 will all be available the day after… Read More
August 31, 2020
I recently spent the day on a dairy farm west of Toronto to learn more about the bright future of agriculture. I’ve been talking about AgTech for the past couple of years, especially when exploring the advantages of artificial intelligence relative to how we get our food. I was pleasantly… Read More
August 6, 2020
TF226: We have a tiny talk with Skyler Hammond who shares the story of his new book, “The Big Book of Teeny Tiny Stories”, including his unique collaborations with artists from around the world. Plus, NBA players are keeping healthy with the Oura ring. CEO of Oura, Harpreet Rai, joins us to… Read More
July 29, 2020
TF225: Writer-director John Babu reveals how he focused on the potential of artificial intelligence while passing time during the lockdown. Plus, investigative reporter, Raphael Rowe, joins us to talk about his Netflix original documentary: Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. Also, Michael Josh from GadgetMatch answers our biggest smartphone question:… Read More
July 28, 2020
I’m so happy to announce that The AI Effect podcast series that I co-hosted with Jodie Wallis at Accenture Canada won Gold for Best Marketing Communications at Monday’s Achieving Communications Excellence (ACE) Awards Gala! The awards (presented by video due to COVID-19) are part of ACE’s… Read More
July 21, 2020
TF224: Google announced a $10 billion investment to expand its footprint in India. Forbes Senior Contributor, John Koetsier, walks us through the tech giant’s move. Plus, we have the CEO of the healthcare startup Paige.AI, Leo Grady, to explain how they use AI-generated clinical imaging data to diagnose cancer. Also, we take… Read More
July 14, 2020
TF223: We talk to Shad Canada’s President and CEO, Tim Jackson, about their move from a traditional live-in STEAM enrichment program to an online platform. Plus, we check in with the Director of the Aga Khan Development Network Digital Health Resource Centre, Saleem Sayani, about their CoronaCheck app to… Read More
July 7, 2020
TF222: India banned 59 apps for posing a threat to sovereignty and integrity. We have Paige Leskin, Tech Reporter for Business Insider, join us to explain why. Plus, take care of your pets virtually with Airvet. Founder and CEO, Brandon Werber, shares how to connect with a veterinarian on-demand… Read More
June 30, 2020
TF221: We take a look at the Official Black Wall Street app with the founder, Mandy Bowman, who shares how the app helps consumers discover Black-owned businesses across the globe. Plus, we cover all of the Apple announcements and updates from their recently streamed developer conference. Also, Nicole Poindexter,… Read More
June 23, 2020
TF220: Adam Gilmour, CEO of Gilmour Space Technologies, joins us to talk about launching commercial rockets by the year 2022 in partnership with the University of Queensland. Plus, CEO of Colu, Amos Meiri, shares insight on the app-based rewards service structured around behavioural economics and their deal with the… Read More