Amber Mac
@ambermac.bsky.social
Host, The AmberMac Show with Jeff MacArthur, Award-winning tech and AI podcaster, keynote speaker, event moderator, bestselling author, and radio/tv host (mom of teen boy + 2 rescue pups)
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Our CES 2026 Special: AI Toilets, Robot Companions, Smarter LEGO [The AmberMac Show Ep048]
YouTube video by Amber Mac
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🥇Check out our CES top picks, hits, & misses in this week's headlines (full podcast ep available Wed at 7 am):
youtu.be/0D6yUKOTO-4
🤖 From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO, @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I unpack the best of CES in this special episode of The AmberMac Show, powered by Intel Canada.
youtu.be/0D6yUKOTO-4
🤖 From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO, @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I unpack the best of CES in this special episode of The AmberMac Show, powered by Intel Canada.
"Andrew Gebhart gets hands-on with the LG CLOiD at CES 2026 to see if this humanoid assistant can truly deliver on the promise of a 'zero labor home'. We break down its impressive hardware and its real-world performance when folding laundry and managing kitchen tasks." www.cnet.com/videos/lg-cl...
LG CLOiD Hands-On: Will This Robot Do Household Tasks Better Than a Human? - Video
Andrew Gebhart gets hands-on with the LG CLOiD at CES 2026 to see if this humanoid assistant can truly deliver on the promise of a "zero labor home." We break down its impressive hardware and its…
www.cnet.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:52 PM
"Andrew Gebhart gets hands-on with the LG CLOiD at CES 2026 to see if this humanoid assistant can truly deliver on the promise of a 'zero labor home'. We break down its impressive hardware and its real-world performance when folding laundry and managing kitchen tasks." www.cnet.com/videos/lg-cl...
"YouTube channel Electron Impressions(') latest video demonstrates a gun that shoots a narrow beam of soundwaves, along with its most striking property: you can only hear the sound if you’re within the beam’s width." gizmodo.com/pew-pew-yout...
Pew! Pew! YouTuber Builds Sound Laser That Works as 'Invisible Speaker'
Don't sell your hi-fi just yet.
gizmodo.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:11 AM
"YouTube channel Electron Impressions(') latest video demonstrates a gun that shoots a narrow beam of soundwaves, along with its most striking property: you can only hear the sound if you’re within the beam’s width." gizmodo.com/pew-pew-yout...
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@brittlestar.com is an amazing guy. Helped us out a lot with reposting us.
If you can...visit his site :)
peacelovecanada.ca
Maritime Tartan Co
28 Church Street
Amherst NS
(902) 441-6721
If you can...visit his site :)
peacelovecanada.ca
Maritime Tartan Co
28 Church Street
Amherst NS
(902) 441-6721
January 17, 2026 at 10:39 PM
@brittlestar.com is an amazing guy. Helped us out a lot with reposting us.
If you can...visit his site :)
peacelovecanada.ca
Maritime Tartan Co
28 Church Street
Amherst NS
(902) 441-6721
If you can...visit his site :)
peacelovecanada.ca
Maritime Tartan Co
28 Church Street
Amherst NS
(902) 441-6721
"Naturally, astronomers want to get the most out of their big-budget observatory. That’s where NASA’s Pandora mission comes in." arstechnica.com/space/2026/0...
NASA launches new mission to get the most out of the James Webb Space Telescope
It was not recognized how serious a problem that is until... about 2017 or 2018."
arstechnica.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
"Naturally, astronomers want to get the most out of their big-budget observatory. That’s where NASA’s Pandora mission comes in." arstechnica.com/space/2026/0...
"The MCU’s always been aware of itself and its status in pop culture… As we get closer to Avengers: Doomsday & the clock ticks down to December 18, Marvel’s going to ramp up the marketing until we’re basically sick of it." gizmodo.com/why-is-aveng...
Why Is 'Avengers: Doomsday' Being Marketed Like This?
Marvel's been doling out 'Avengers: Doomsday' info in two different ways, and they both tell us what the film's ambitions are.
gizmodo.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:09 AM
"The MCU’s always been aware of itself and its status in pop culture… As we get closer to Avengers: Doomsday & the clock ticks down to December 18, Marvel’s going to ramp up the marketing until we’re basically sick of it." gizmodo.com/why-is-aveng...
🛥️ Love boats? Need help docking? @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social and I have the latest in marine AI tech on this week's new episode of The AmberMac Show podcast.
🎧 Here are links to download and listen this weekend:
bio.site/ambermac
🎧 Here are links to download and listen this weekend:
bio.site/ambermac
January 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
🛥️ Love boats? Need help docking? @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social and I have the latest in marine AI tech on this week's new episode of The AmberMac Show podcast.
🎧 Here are links to download and listen this weekend:
bio.site/ambermac
🎧 Here are links to download and listen this weekend:
bio.site/ambermac
Don't miss our CES 2026 Special on The AmberMac Show - we've got smart toilets, companion robots, high-tech LEGO, triple-fold phones, a robot vacuum with legs, & lots more! Audio, video, and links here: ambermac.com/the-ambermac...
The AmberMac Show Ep048: CES 2026 Special – AI Chips, Robot...
In our 2026 CES Special, powered by Intel Canada, Amber and Jeff break down the best in tech from the Consumer Electronics Show. From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO, we unpack the most innovative…
ambermac.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Don't miss our CES 2026 Special on The AmberMac Show - we've got smart toilets, companion robots, high-tech LEGO, triple-fold phones, a robot vacuum with legs, & lots more! Audio, video, and links here: ambermac.com/the-ambermac...
"Apple's partnership with TSMC created the modern leading-edge foundry model, (but)the rapid rise of AI computing is changing who pays for new chip technologies & how much influence Apple holds over each new manufacturing node." www.macrumors.com/2026/01/12/a...
Report: Rise of AI Is Corroding Apple's Influence Over TSMC
A detailed new report from SemiAnalysis argues that while Apple's partnership with TSMC created the modern leading-edge foundry model, the rapid rise of AI computing is changing who pays for new chip…
www.macrumors.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM
"Apple's partnership with TSMC created the modern leading-edge foundry model, (but)the rapid rise of AI computing is changing who pays for new chip technologies & how much influence Apple holds over each new manufacturing node." www.macrumors.com/2026/01/12/a...
"It’s not the most efficient or elegant solution, and it does have a few downsides such as increased tire wear and negating the ability to use a rear fender, but it’s about as quick, simple, and effective as it gets." electrek.co/2026/01/12/t...
This lightweight device can turn almost any bike electric in seconds
The Pikaboost electric bike conversion kit is back, this time with an even lighter version. The new Pikeboost 2 Lite...
electrek.co
January 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM
"It’s not the most efficient or elegant solution, and it does have a few downsides such as increased tire wear and negating the ability to use a rear fender, but it’s about as quick, simple, and effective as it gets." electrek.co/2026/01/12/t...
❄️ Great visit this morning to see Marilyn Denis for a chat about CES.
Speaking of the future of tech, here is this week's The AmberMac Show CES Special 👇
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
Listen on Spotify:
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@jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
Speaking of the future of tech, here is this week's The AmberMac Show CES Special 👇
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2Avr...
@jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 1:54 PM
❄️ Great visit this morning to see Marilyn Denis for a chat about CES.
Speaking of the future of tech, here is this week's The AmberMac Show CES Special 👇
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2Avr...
@jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
Speaking of the future of tech, here is this week's The AmberMac Show CES Special 👇
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2Avr...
@jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
"US Department of Commerce withdraws proposal to ban all Chinese drone imports" www.techradar.com/cameras/dron...
Finally, some good news for US-based DJI fans – pre-approved Chinese drones can continue to flow into the country after all
...but the future of DJI in the US remains unclear
www.techradar.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:40 PM
"US Department of Commerce withdraws proposal to ban all Chinese drone imports" www.techradar.com/cameras/dron...
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"The worst offender and the place with no guardrails is Grok AI."
Tech expert & @siriusxmcanada.bsky.social host @ambermac.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know about the AI-generated sexual images controversy.
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/011426AmberMac
🎧: rtrj.info/011426
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Tech expert & @siriusxmcanada.bsky.social host @ambermac.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know about the AI-generated sexual images controversy.
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/011426AmberMac
🎧: rtrj.info/011426
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Elon Musk's Grok AI "Horrendous for Society"
YouTube video by Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
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January 14, 2026 at 11:56 PM
"The worst offender and the place with no guardrails is Grok AI."
Tech expert & @siriusxmcanada.bsky.social host @ambermac.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know about the AI-generated sexual images controversy.
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/011426AmberMac
🎧: rtrj.info/011426
youtu.be/2576K5mIsKM?...
Tech expert & @siriusxmcanada.bsky.social host @ambermac.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know about the AI-generated sexual images controversy.
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/011426AmberMac
🎧: rtrj.info/011426
youtu.be/2576K5mIsKM?...
"For years, Apple and Samsung have been neck and neck when it comes to global smartphone shipments. But now, the tide has turned in Apple's favor." mashable.com/article/appl...
Apple surpasses Samsung to become the world's number one smartphone maker
The two companies have been neck and neck for years, but now Apple is winning.
mashable.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM
"For years, Apple and Samsung have been neck and neck when it comes to global smartphone shipments. But now, the tide has turned in Apple's favor." mashable.com/article/appl...
🥇The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, which is basically a phone-tablet hybrid, is a win in our new CES Special episode of The AmberMac Show podcast, according to @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social (and me!).
Links to this week's show here: bio.site/ambermac
Links to this week's show here: bio.site/ambermac
January 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
🥇The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, which is basically a phone-tablet hybrid, is a win in our new CES Special episode of The AmberMac Show podcast, according to @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social (and me!).
Links to this week's show here: bio.site/ambermac
Links to this week's show here: bio.site/ambermac
"C-suite executives are more concerned with risks arising from AI vulnerabilities and cyber fraud than ransomware, according to the World Economic Forum" www.computerweekly.com/news/3666371...
Business leaders see AI risks and fraud outpacing ransomware, says WEF | Computer Weekly
C-suite executives are more concerned with risks arising from AI vulnerabilities and cyber fraud than ransomware, according to the World Economic Forum.
www.computerweekly.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
"C-suite executives are more concerned with risks arising from AI vulnerabilities and cyber fraud than ransomware, according to the World Economic Forum" www.computerweekly.com/news/3666371...
Good morning👋 A reminder that there is a new episode of The AmberMac Show now online:
Links to listen / watch here👇
bio.site/ambermac
Just released this morning with more on AI chips, smart toilets, robot companions, & the best of CES
cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
Powered by Intel Canada.
Links to listen / watch here👇
bio.site/ambermac
Just released this morning with more on AI chips, smart toilets, robot companions, & the best of CES
cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
Powered by Intel Canada.
January 14, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Good morning👋 A reminder that there is a new episode of The AmberMac Show now online:
Links to listen / watch here👇
bio.site/ambermac
Just released this morning with more on AI chips, smart toilets, robot companions, & the best of CES
cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
Powered by Intel Canada.
Links to listen / watch here👇
bio.site/ambermac
Just released this morning with more on AI chips, smart toilets, robot companions, & the best of CES
cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
Powered by Intel Canada.
🥇Check out our CES top picks, hits, & misses in this week's headlines (full podcast ep available Wed at 7 am):
youtu.be/0D6yUKOTO-4
🤖 From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO, @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I unpack the best of CES in this special episode of The AmberMac Show, powered by Intel Canada.
youtu.be/0D6yUKOTO-4
🤖 From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO, @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I unpack the best of CES in this special episode of The AmberMac Show, powered by Intel Canada.
Our CES 2026 Special: AI Toilets, Robot Companions, Smarter LEGO [The AmberMac Show Ep048]
YouTube video by Amber Mac
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 12:21 AM
🥇Check out our CES top picks, hits, & misses in this week's headlines (full podcast ep available Wed at 7 am):
youtu.be/0D6yUKOTO-4
🤖 From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO, @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I unpack the best of CES in this special episode of The AmberMac Show, powered by Intel Canada.
youtu.be/0D6yUKOTO-4
🤖 From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO, @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I unpack the best of CES in this special episode of The AmberMac Show, powered by Intel Canada.
"Apple announced that the Share Item Location feature is now supported by 36 airlines around the world, and we expect more to follow in the future." www.macrumors.com/2026/01/12/i...
These 36 Airlines Offer iPhone Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags
On iOS 18.2 and later, there is a Share Item Location feature in the Find My app that allows you to temporarily share the location of an AirTag-equipped item with others, including employees at…
www.macrumors.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:27 PM
"Apple announced that the Share Item Location feature is now supported by 36 airlines around the world, and we expect more to follow in the future." www.macrumors.com/2026/01/12/i...
🇨🇦Today at 2 pm ET on SiriusXM Channel 167.
🥇Our CES hits & misses in this special ep of The AmberMac Show, powered by Intel Canada.
From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO to AI chips, @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I unpack the best of CES.
🥇Our CES hits & misses in this special ep of The AmberMac Show, powered by Intel Canada.
From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO to AI chips, @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I unpack the best of CES.
January 13, 2026 at 5:49 PM
🇨🇦Today at 2 pm ET on SiriusXM Channel 167.
🥇Our CES hits & misses in this special ep of The AmberMac Show, powered by Intel Canada.
From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO to AI chips, @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I unpack the best of CES.
🥇Our CES hits & misses in this special ep of The AmberMac Show, powered by Intel Canada.
From smart toilets to high-tech LEGO to AI chips, @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I unpack the best of CES.
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Iran is under an internet blackout. Iranian protestors aren’t seeing Trump’s posts (who knows how many usually would, but they aren’t now). This message isn’t for them.
A show of pretend toughness for Iran regime change advocates, and pretend concern while violently repressing protestors at home.
A show of pretend toughness for Iran regime change advocates, and pretend concern while violently repressing protestors at home.
Trump: "Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING- TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price. I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the senseless killing of protesters STOPS. HELP IS ON ITS WAY. MIGA!!! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP"
January 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Iran is under an internet blackout. Iranian protestors aren’t seeing Trump’s posts (who knows how many usually would, but they aren’t now). This message isn’t for them.
A show of pretend toughness for Iran regime change advocates, and pretend concern while violently repressing protestors at home.
A show of pretend toughness for Iran regime change advocates, and pretend concern while violently repressing protestors at home.
Brutal! Thanks for reading and sharing
January 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Brutal! Thanks for reading and sharing
"Automated investment platform Betterment has confirmed that hackers broke into some of its systems last week and accessed the personal information of an undisclosed number of its customers." techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/f...
Fintech firm Betterment confirms data breach after hackers send fake crypto scam notification to users | TechCrunch
Hackers gained access to some Betterment customers’ personal information through a social engineering attack, then targeted some of them with a crypto-related phishing message.
techcrunch.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM
"Automated investment platform Betterment has confirmed that hackers broke into some of its systems last week and accessed the personal information of an undisclosed number of its customers." techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/f...
Yeah, that seems pretty unappealing
January 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Yeah, that seems pretty unappealing