AmberMac Archive: featured

Autonomous Things (AmberMac 2019 Tech Trends 3/5)

Welcome to 2019 (and thank you for all your support in 2018). To kick off a new year, I’m sharing a mini-series of posts covering my top 5 tech trends – these trends will affect the way we work, live, and play. One of the most popular autonomous things in… Read More

Ethical Tech (AmberMac 2019 Tech Trends 2/5)

Welcome to 2019 (and thank you for all your support in 2018). To kick off a new year, I’m sharing a mini-series of posts covering my top 5 tech trends – these trends will affect the way we work, live, and play. Earlier this past December, The New York Times… Read More

Smart Spaces (AmberMac 2019 Tech Trends 1/5)

Welcome to 2019 (and thank you for all your support in 2018). To kick off a new year, I’m sharing a mini-series of posts covering my top 5 tech trends – these trends will affect the way we work, live, and play. Our first post is about moving beyond… Read More

#TheFeed: Gift Suggestions; Online Safety; & Smart Toys

TF162: This week, Marc Saltzman recommends his favorite gadgets to gift your loved ones. Also, Amitai Rottem, Product Manager from Windows Defender, reveals how to stay safe while online shopping. Plus, we break down the Top 5 smart toys for your kids this holiday season. In Socially Speaking,… Read More

#TheFeed: FOMO; Top Trends; & Gene Editing

TF161: We check in with Alyson Gausby, Head of Research at Twitter Canada, to ask if FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is becoming a thing of the past. Also, Étienne Mérineau from heyday.ai breaks down the top digital trends of 2018. Plus, Brittlestar stops by to demonstrate… Read More

#TheFeed: Calming Apps; Atolla Skin Lab; & Sophia the Robot

TF160: We speak to Michael Josh from GadgetMatch about apps that can help you stay calm this holiday season. Also, we talk to Megan Maupin from Atolla Skin Lab about how machine learning can help keep your skin healthy. Plus, we ponder why Sophia the Robot performed a duet… Read More

Amber’s Holiday Solutions on The Marilyn Denis Show

On Tuesday, November 27th, I share my tips for the holiday season on The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV. Whether you want apps to make shopping a cinch or tips to manage screen time, you’ll find my holiday solutions. Apps to manage gift lists and budgets Check out one of… Read More

#TheFeed: Wearable Tech; Innoactive VR; & Mental Health

TF159: We speak with Dr. Melissa G. Hunt about why spending a lot of time on social media might be making you sad. Also, Dr. Shalu Pal reveals the future of wearable technology as it relates to using contact lenses. Plus, Daniel Seidl from Innoactive informs us how upcoming… Read More

Meeting One of the People Behind Bitdefender 2019: Raluca Para

This profile is part of a series I’m writing to highlight the people behind Bitdefender 2019, which is a 4-in-1 cybersecurity suite for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Each blog post will include one of their stories and how they work, live, and play to protect the world. Here’s part… Read More