AmberMac Archive: featured

Holiday Kids Tech 2021: 5 Gift Ideas for Families

Whether you’re buying a gift for a new parent, searching for tech for a teenager, or keeping kids safe online, here is some of the smartest technology of 2021 for the whole family this holiday season and beyond. Track Baby’s Sleep: Owlet Smart Sock Plus The Owlet Smart… Read More

#TheFeed: NASA; Nommi; & PORTL

TF284: NASA’s Planetary Defense Officer, Lindley Johnson, divulges the plan to protect earth from asteroids with a first-of-its-kind planetary defence system. Plus, we talk to the Co-Founder and President of Nommi, Buck Jordan, about their robotic kiosks and the future of kitchens. This week’s Apptastic segment is brought to you… Read More

Gifts to Stay Healthy, Productive, and Connected

The holidays are just a few weeks away. To celebrate the gift-giving season, I’ve put together a list of my Top 10 tech picks on the Best Buy Canada Holiday Gift Guide to keep you connected, active, inspired, and entertained. ? There… Read More

#TheFeed: Onramp Invest; The Knowledge Society; & WW Canada

TF282: We learn the basics of cryptocurrency and how to invest with Tyrone Ross, CEO of Onramp Invest. Plus, student, Naila Moloo, on The Knowledge Society and speaking at the Web Summit in Portugal. Also, we find out about WW’s goal of inspiring healthy habits for real life with Kevin… Read More

Bay Street Bull Women of the Year 2021: Amber Mac

I am excited and humbled to be named as one of thirty-seven Canadian “Women of the Year” in Bay Street Bull’s inaugural year for the list of “impressive leaders who are making a difference”. The list includes an Olympian, tech founders, and other women from all walks of life who… Read More

#TheFeed: COP26; CubicFarms; & We First

TF280: This week the UK hosts the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister, joins us to discuss the critical importance of uniting world leaders to commit to urgent global climate action, including Canada’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and creating sustainable,  energy efficient changes… Read More

#TheFeed: Girls in STEM; Maplesoft; & OLIO

TF273: Google Engineering Program Manager, Komal Singh, joins us to discuss her new book, Ara the Dream Innovator: a novel series created to encourage young girls to participate in science, technology, engineering, and math. Plus, with kids heading back into the classroom Maplesoft has released free AI tools to help students… Read More

This Is Mining: The Podcast wins Best Branded Series in Canada

This is Mining: The Podcast, produced by AmberMac Media Inc. in partnership with the Ontario Mining Association, is the proud winner of Best Branded Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards. celebrating outstanding podcasts produced by Canadian podcasters, editors, and producers. Other nominees in this category include The Disruptors (RBC), and Behind… Read More