The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B

The AmberMac Show is a weekly SiriusXM radio and podcast production that unpacks the latest tech, business, and digital news shaping our lives.

Award-winning podcaster Amber Mac draws on over 20 years of experience covering technology in the US and Canada to make today’s complex high-tech world easier to understand. Together with co-host Jeff MacArthur, and featuring influential guests making their own headlines, Amber’s team helps listeners nationwide and beyond stay informed and ahead of the curve.

Check out the show on your favourite podcast platform. https://theambermacshow.captivate.fm/listen

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how a robotics company is helping kids with disabilities; getting news directly from those you trust; how OpenAI’s new killer app is changing the video game; and Marc Saltzman drops by with some great tech gift ideas for the holidays.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [08:39] Trexo Robotics Exoskeleton: trexorobotics.com
• [16:42] App-tastic
• [24:40] Marc Saltzman: marcsaltzman.com
• [32:37] Noosphere: noosphere.app
• [41:18] How OpenAI is Changing The Video Game

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how AI can help artists get fair compensation; protecting valuable assets with a wildfire defence system; predicting your death through AI; and why your phone should carry a health warning in Spain.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [08:08] FireDome: fire-dome.com
• [18:19] App-tastic
• [27:05] Musical AI: wearemusical.ai
• [35:39] Death Clock: deathclock.co
• [43:02] Should Phones Carry Health Warnings in Spain

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how AI-driven weather data can prepare us for climate risks; Amber’s 2024 Holiday tech picks for tweens and teens; energy as a solution for all sizes of businesses; a closer look at innovative food solutions in Africa; and why one Amazon influencer doesn’t want you to copy her vibe.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [09:53] Skyfora: skyfora.com
• [16:48] Amber’s 2024 Holiday Tech Picks for Tweens and Teens
• [25:40] BioEsol: bioesol.com
• [32:04] GrowForMe: growforme.com
• [40:18] Can You Copyright Your Vibe

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a sports tech company measuring movement for the pros; a company in Brazil revolutionizing neonatal care to keep babies safe; a look at holiday gift ideas and giving charity as a gift; and social media influencers becoming the source for news.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [08:05] Precision Sports Technology: precisionsportstech.com
• [16:37] App-tastic
• [23:54] Protecting Brains and Saving Futures: pbsf.com.br
• [33:03] Marc Saltztman: marcsaltzman.com
• [39:40] The New ‘News’ Source

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: an overview of the devastating state of today’s threat landscape; a wearable device that is helping with the fight against breast cancer; how new tech is keeping our oceans and world safe; and the role that podcasts play in the world of media.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [08:55] Sherrod DeGrippo: Microsoft Digital Defence Report
• [18:35] App-tastic
• [26:16] Salva Health: salvahealth.co
• [34:25] Planetary Technologies: planetarytech.com
• [44:24] What Role Do Podcasts Play in the Media Landscape

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how scammers are using AI for phishing attacks; how to Shazam your clothing style; whether travel is the next big viral video; and the latest on the Character.AI lawsuit.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [08:09] ESET : eset.com
• [15:12] App-tastic
• [23:26] Aesthetic: myaesthetic.ai
• [32:36] LOST iN: lostin.com
• [41:30] The Latest in the Character.AI Lawsuit

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a headband that tracks and treats ADHD symptoms; a brand behind the charger reshaping the future of wireless; how a company is transforming the economics of local news; and we talk about why X is making it harder to block other users.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [08:54] Neurode: neurodelabs.com
• [16:48] App-tastic
• [24:05] NOA The Brand: noathebrand.com
• [31:21] Indiegraf: indiegraf.com
• [42:52] Why X is Making it Harder to Block Other Users

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: get a robot to take your place at work or school when you are sick; making posting to social media tastier; tech tools and tips to work smarter and faster while saving money; and governments using tech to streamline services.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [09:25] No Isolation: noisolation.com
• [17:31] App-tastic
• [25:26] Ben McCarthy: croissantapp.com
• [31:22] 4 Tech Tools + Tips to Work Smarter, Faster + Save Money
• [40:38] What Kind of Experience There is With Governments Using Tech To Streamline Services

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how new therapies are helping patients with life-changing diseases; how the latest in Internet of Things tech is helping in the wake of property disasters; the state of AI worldwide; and how mobile phones could completely change elections.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [09:37] Arthur Fratamico: radiantbio.com
• [17:23] App-tastic
• [25:56] Kevin Dooley: kahi.io
• [35:36] Jonathan Martin: www.weka.io
• [43:56] How Mobile Phones Can Change Elections

You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.