Canada’s Misinformation Election, Burner Phones & How to Win the Lottery
On this week’s show, we dive into how the dark side of digital is shaping Canada's federal election, everything you need to know about deepfakes and the law with Carina Chiu, where the next generation is spending the most time online (and no, it’s not TikTok), how burner phones work, illegal tech monopolies, online harms with Angus Lockhart, and what you need to know about Discord and your kids. Plus, how to win the lottery!Check out our guest on social…Carina Chiu - Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution at McMillan: LinkedInAngus Lockhart - Senior Policy Analyst, the Dais: Bluesky | X/TwitterBe sure to follow our hosts...Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter
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iPhone Tariff Drama & Ed Elson on Gen Z Loneliness
This week's guest is Ed Elson, co-host of The Prof G Markets podcast with Scott Galloway, who joins us to discuss the next generation and why they’re lonely, anxious, and depressed (and what we can do about it). On TheOtherMac, Jeff talks about Trump’s evolving tariffs on iPhones and other Chinese-made devices. Speaking of China, we unpack how a tiny screw made in that country is powering the robot revolution. Plus, we take you on a trip down retro tech lane and tell you what you need to know about the return of the dire wolf.Be sure to follow our hosts...Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter
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Canada’s Fake News Challenge, Cars, & Ukraine’s AI Drones
Former journalist Kevin Newman unpacks Canada’s growing misinformation problem and how Get Fact can help. Amber and Jeff discuss Ukrainian drones by the numbers, why AI likes to lie, Mark Cuban’s TikTok alternative, and how tariffs are taking the tech industry back a decade. Plus, we explore which AI models are worth a try and what they’re doing to the world of creativity with Mohit Rajhans. In The Other Mac, Jeff has 3 simple solutions for traffic congestion, including targeting distracted drivers.Check out our guests on social…Kevin Newman, Co-Founder of Get Fact: LinkedInMohit Rajhans, ThinkStart.ca: Bluesky | X/Twitter | LinkedInAnd be sure to follow our hosts...Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter
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Tesla, Auto Tariffs, and Trump + Date Rape Drug Detection
On this week’s show, Amber and Jeff chat about Trump’s new automotive tariffs with APMA's Flavio Volpe and why Tesla might be the only winner. On TheOther Mac, Jeff dives into everything you need to know about Signal-gate and what went wrong when US officials decided that was a good place for planning an attack. We also share some incredible news about a stir stick that can detect date rape drugs, unpack AI election ads on social media, and discuss the latest development in transparent solar cells, online research, and lots more.Check out our guests on social…Flavio Volpe, President of Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association of Canada: X/Twitter | LinkedInErin Kelly, CEO of AskPolly.ai: X/Twitter | LinkedInAddy Graves, Co-Founder & CEO of Cashew Research: LinkedInAnd be sure to follow our hosts...Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter
With an election on the way, Jeff and Amber chat about what Canadians need to know about the messy world of political advertising on Facebook. Plus, they dive into why AI comments might be coming to Instagram, Google’s new Starlink competitor, everything you need to know about AI search engines, how to stay safe from ransomware, and the best in accessible tech.Links to this week's guests:Tony Anscombe | Chief Security Evangelist @ ESET | XSteven Scott | Co-Host, Double Tap | XConnect with your hosts:Jeff MacArthur: X | BlueskyAmber Mac: X | Bluesky
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