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]
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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):
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🤖 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.
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🤖 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.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:25 AM
✌️ Here are all the ways you can get The AmberMac Show -- listen or watch on YouTube -- I hope you can take a few seconds to subscribe 🥰:
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🍷The NEW science of alcohol is in. If you're doing Dry January, or just sober curious, here's my chat with Anthony Morgan about how many drinks a day are safe (and some warnings for women).
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The New Science of Alcohol [The AmberMac Show Ep049]
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January 22, 2026 at 12:36 AM
🍷The NEW science of alcohol is in. If you're doing Dry January, or just sober curious, here's my chat with Anthony Morgan about how many drinks a day are safe (and some warnings for women).
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Get the episode wherever you get your podcasts
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Canada has what the world wants — and in this era of profound change, we’re a strong, reliable partner with ambition to build.
At the World Economic Forum, I met with business leaders from across sectors and nations who want to build with us.
At the World Economic Forum, I met with business leaders from across sectors and nations who want to build with us.
January 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Canada has what the world wants — and in this era of profound change, we’re a strong, reliable partner with ambition to build.
At the World Economic Forum, I met with business leaders from across sectors and nations who want to build with us.
At the World Economic Forum, I met with business leaders from across sectors and nations who want to build with us.
The latest The AmberMac Show: Grok's nonconsensual sexual deepfakes scandal in @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social's TheOtherMac, a huge change for Siri, why Meta is hiring Trump advisors into its C-suite, & lots more. Plus we've got Anthony Morgan on the New Science of Alcohol. ambermac.com/the-ambermac...
The AmberMac Show Ep049: The New Science of Alcohol + Grok AI’s...
In this week's episode, our guest Anthony Morgan, co-host of The Nature of Things, joins us to talk about the new science behind alcohol. We also unpack what happened last week on Grok AI and why Elon...
ambermac.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:18 PM
The latest The AmberMac Show: Grok's nonconsensual sexual deepfakes scandal in @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social's TheOtherMac, a huge change for Siri, why Meta is hiring Trump advisors into its C-suite, & lots more. Plus we've got Anthony Morgan on the New Science of Alcohol. ambermac.com/the-ambermac...
'Ultimately, Apple went with JPMorgan Chase, who also secured protection in the event “card delinquencies spiked or performance deteriorated in the period after the banks signed the contract.” Chase also negotiated for the right to “walk away before the deal closed".' 9to5mac.com/2026/01/14/w...
WSJ: Inside Apple's 'unhappy marriage' with Goldman Sachs for Apple Card - 9to5Mac
A new WSJ report reveals why Apple called its Apple Card deal with Goldman Sachs an “unhappy marriage.”
9to5mac.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:06 PM
'Ultimately, Apple went with JPMorgan Chase, who also secured protection in the event “card delinquencies spiked or performance deteriorated in the period after the banks signed the contract.” Chase also negotiated for the right to “walk away before the deal closed".' 9to5mac.com/2026/01/14/w...
"Zitron’s thesis about why generative AI is doomed to fail (has) two, interrelated parts. One is the actual efficacy of the technology; the other is the financial architecture of the AI boom. In Zitron’s view, the foundations are shaky in both cases." www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Ed Zitron on big tech, backlash, boom and bust: ‘AI has taught us that people are excited to replace human beings’
His blunt, brash scepticism has made the podcaster and writer something of a cult figure. But as concern over large language models builds, he’s no longer the outsider he once was
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January 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM
"Zitron’s thesis about why generative AI is doomed to fail (has) two, interrelated parts. One is the actual efficacy of the technology; the other is the financial architecture of the AI boom. In Zitron’s view, the foundations are shaky in both cases." www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
This week in tech: @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I chat about why Apple is swiping right on Gemini, what Tesla plans to do on Valentine’s Day, Mark Zuckerberg’s recruitment of a Trump advisor for a top role, & lots more: youtu.be/XZ4_4p74YNw?...
Full ep available Wednesday here: bio.site/ambermac
Full ep available Wednesday here: bio.site/ambermac
Apple Swipes Right on Google's Gemini [The AmberMac Show Ep049]
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January 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
This week in tech: @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I chat about why Apple is swiping right on Gemini, what Tesla plans to do on Valentine’s Day, Mark Zuckerberg’s recruitment of a Trump advisor for a top role, & lots more: youtu.be/XZ4_4p74YNw?...
Full ep available Wednesday here: bio.site/ambermac
Full ep available Wednesday here: bio.site/ambermac
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My latest: Mark Carney just delivered the most important speech in recent Canadian history. Now, we wait for the fallout. #cdnpoli
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Mark Carney just shook up the world
His speech in Davos might be the most important one ever delivered by a Canadian prime minister. Its consequences will determine his place in history — and ours.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
My latest: Mark Carney just delivered the most important speech in recent Canadian history. Now, we wait for the fallout. #cdnpoli
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"Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things 'future of transportation'." techcrunch.com/2026/01/18/t...
TechCrunch Mobility: 'Physical AI' enters the hype machine | TechCrunch
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.”
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January 20, 2026 at 2:06 PM
"Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things 'future of transportation'." techcrunch.com/2026/01/18/t...
🥤Are you doing Dry January? If it's a yes, you'll be happy to learn about the NEW science behind alcohol.
Anthony Morgan, co-host of The Nature of Things, joins us on this week's upcoming episode of The AmberMac Show podcast to share more.
Sneak peek here! cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
Anthony Morgan, co-host of The Nature of Things, joins us on this week's upcoming episode of The AmberMac Show podcast to share more.
Sneak peek here! cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 2:14 AM
🥤Are you doing Dry January? If it's a yes, you'll be happy to learn about the NEW science behind alcohol.
Anthony Morgan, co-host of The Nature of Things, joins us on this week's upcoming episode of The AmberMac Show podcast to share more.
Sneak peek here! cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
Anthony Morgan, co-host of The Nature of Things, joins us on this week's upcoming episode of The AmberMac Show podcast to share more.
Sneak peek here! cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
"I found some time during my last day in Las Vegas to indulge my favorite hobby and was able to check out a pair of tennis robots on the show floor." www.cnet.com/culture/spor...
Better Than a Ball Machine: I Checked Out 2 Tennis Robots and Now Want One
Love means nothing to these robots.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:27 PM
"I found some time during my last day in Las Vegas to indulge my favorite hobby and was able to check out a pair of tennis robots on the show floor." www.cnet.com/culture/spor...
"Microsoft has said it helped disrupt a major cybercriminal platform that was operating in the US and the UK, causing millions of dollars in damages to different businesses." www.techradar.com/pro/security...
Microsoft hits global virtual desktop cybercrime phishing platform - 'RedDVS' caused phishing chaos and resulted in millions of losses
RedVDS disrupted, and servers seized, Microsoft says
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January 19, 2026 at 3:06 PM
"Microsoft has said it helped disrupt a major cybercriminal platform that was operating in the US and the UK, causing millions of dollars in damages to different businesses." www.techradar.com/pro/security...
"Going camping? With an EV? We've got the perfect trailer for you. The only problem? It's still a prototype." mashable.com/article/hond...
Honda's solar-powered trailer is a perfect match for EV owners who love camping
Unfortunately, it's just a prototype at this stage.
mashable.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:49 PM
"Going camping? With an EV? We've got the perfect trailer for you. The only problem? It's still a prototype." mashable.com/article/hond...
"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…
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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 :)
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If you can...visit his site :)
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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."
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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…
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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...
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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:
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Listen on Spotify:
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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
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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?...