Future Talk

488- New Colored Dots on Your iPhone? Find Out What They Are! (21.09.20)

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed the new small green or yellow dots appearing on the top right of your iPhone screen near signal strength? In this episode, we discuss...

487- The First MENA Innovation Technology Transfer Summit with Hussain Al Mahmoudi (20.09.20)

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park is organizing the first edition of the MENA Innovation Technology Transfer Summit connecting Sharjah, ...

486- ECG App on Apple Watch Now Available in UAE (17.09.20)

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine having a tool on your wrist that allows you to check on your health at any given point and one that could potentially save a person's life fro...

485- How Does Facial Recognition Technology Map Out Our Faces with Taleb Alashkar (16.09.20)

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Facial recognition technology has become our new ID in the age of coronavirus. In this episode, Taleb Alashkar, the Co-Founder of AlgoFace, joins us t...

484- UAE Students Develop Mini Satellite (15.09.20)

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A miniature satellite developed by university students in the UAE to observe the country's climate will launch later this month. In this episode, we d...

483- The ’COVID-Proof' Smart City (15.09.20)

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

China is planning to build a COVID-proof 'smart city' in the wake of the global pandemic. In this episode, we discuss the design of this city and how ...

482- Apple's Folding iPhone with Samsung Screen (13.09.20)

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has reportedly ordered a batch of foldable displays from Samsung. In this episode, we discuss the collaboration between Apple and Samsung. We al...

481- Hail A Green Ride in Sharjah with Electric Vehicles (10.09.20)

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Go green as you commute around Sharjah. In this episode, we discuss the new on-demand ride-hailing service that will deploy a fleet of electric vehicl...

480- The Challenges of Online Learning with Markus Packalen (09.09.20)

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Distance learning has become the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Head of International Projects and Learning at Qridi Markus...

479- Coming Soon: 'Misa' Robot in the Homes of UAE Residents (08.09.20)

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

UAE residents can soon start wlecoming a social robot to their homes that is priced a Dh999. In this episode, we discuss the different features of the...

478- Self-Disinfecting Classroom Furniture with Elise Tarvainen (07.09.20)

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine having a 24/7 cleaner than can disinfect surfaces in a school. Doesn't that sound like a dream come true to many parents? In this episode, COO...

477- Twitter's Pinned Tweets Can Now Explain Trends (06.09.20)

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever scrolled through Twitter and wondered "why is this trending?" In this episode, we discuss Twitter's new representative tweets that are a...

476- The UAE Opens A Free Coding School (03.09.20)

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UAE is opening a coding school that has no classes and is free to attend. In this episode, we discuss what makes this school unique and how ot rel...

475- Humanoid Robots with the Founder of 'Sophia' the Robot David Hanson (02.09.20)

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amongst all the robots designed by humans, humanoid bots hold a special place in our lives. They are able to talk to us and walk like us. They can als...

474- EpiShuttle: A Revolution in COVID-19 Patient Transport with Ellen Andersen (01.09.20)

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A single patient isolation and transport system called the EpiShuttle is being used in the UAE and different parts around the world to transport COVID...

473- Would You Do a 3-Day Digital Detox for $1,000? (31.08.20)

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you found yourself gazing down at your phone's screen time report asking "I spent how much time scrolling through social media?" In this episode,...

472- Musk's Neuralink Live Demo in Animal Brains (30.08.20)

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can Elon Musk's brain chip be the cure for many neural conditions? In this episode, we discuss the live demo of the Nueralink and the way the animals ...

471- Using the Future to Innovate the Present With Mariam Al Mansouri (27.08.20)

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We use the future everyday. We predict fear, hope, deams and we plan but how often do we take a minute to think about the future and how to best use i...

470- Full e-Learning in Sharjah Schools (26.08.20)

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Schools in Sharjah will implement 100 per cent e-learning for students for the first two weeks. In this episode, we discuss the reasons behind this de...

469- Detecting Heart Disease Using Selfies (25.08.20)

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sending a selfie to your doctor could be a simple way of detecting heart diseases. In this episode, we discuss an algorithm that has the potential to ...

468- Pudu Robot: The Robot Waiter With Shawn Xiao (24.08.20)

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At a time when we are looking for immunity from the coronavirus, robots have been lucky enough to have it without even trying. In this episode, we dis...

467- Microsoft is Killing Off Internet Explorer (20.08.20)

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft will soon be ending support for Internet Explorer 11 and Legacy Edge in 2021. In this episode, we discuss the reason behind this. We also ta...

466- How Zoom Became A Lifeline During COVID-19 with Sam Tayan (19.08.20)

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zoom has found massive success during a dark time for the world. In this episode, Managing Director of Zoom Middle East, Sam Tayan, joins us to tell u...

465- Aritificial Light Technology to Reduce Fish Bycatch with Daniel Watson (18.08.20)

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, more than 27 million tonnes of fish are thrown away by fishermen often due to the wrong types of fish being caught. Could we use a device t...

464- Sharjah's First 3D Printed Home (17.08.20)

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first house in the UAE to be built with the Emirati heritage architecture using 3D printing is located in Sharjah. In this episode, Haidar Al Haid...

463- NASA Captures Image of a Pink Planet (16.08.20)

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If humans could travel to a pink giant planet, we would see a world still glowing from the heat of its formation with a color reminiscent of a dark ch...

462- Amazon Project Zero Launches in the UAE (13.08.20)

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon has announced the expansion of Project Zero to seven new countries including the UAE. In this episode, we discuss the technology that Amazon wi...

461- Google Turns Android Phones Into Earthquake Sensors (12.08.20)

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Google is rolling out an alerting feature in its Android phones that would allow users to detect earthquakes a minute before they happen. In this epis...

460- WhatsApp Soon Will Sync Your Chat History on Multiple Devices (11.08.20)

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

WhatsApp is working on the possibility to use the same account on different devices as well as allowing users to sync their chat history. In this epis...

459- UAE Launches Navigation Satellite in 2021 (11.08.20)

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UAE is working on developing a navigation satellite in 2021. In this episode, we discuss the benefits that this satellite will bring. We also talk...

458- Android Experiences iPhone's "Airdrop" Feature (09.08.20)

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It only took Google nine years to catch up to AirDrop. In this episode, we discuss Android's new 'NearbyShare' feature that will make it easier for us...

457- The Launch of the TikTok Clone: Instagram Reels(06.08.20)

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook has rolled out its own version of the social media rival, TikTok, in the United States and more than 50 other countries. In this episode, we ...

456- Will Snapchat Become the New TikTok? (05.08.20)

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Snapchat is planning to release a new feature that will allow users to overlay their recorded videos with popular songs. Will this win over avid "tikt...

455- Trump vs Microsoft: Banning TikTok (08.04.20)

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. President Donald Trump is giving Microsoft a 45 day period to acquire TikTok before banning it. Will Microsoft be able to secure the deal? In thi...

454- New UAE Space Center to Make Satellites (03.08.20)

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UAE is creating a space technology and innovation center to encourage Emiratis to study space science and inspire the UAE's future space missions....

453- Eid Al Adha in Sharjah: Circulating Drones Ensure Safety (29.07.20)

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Drones will be circulating Sharjah skies during Eid Al Adha to ensure that all UAE residents are adhering to the COVID-19 safety measures. In this epi...

451- Phone Screen Glass That Can Survive a Six Foot Drop (27.07.20)

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new phone screen glass is rolling out in the market that will make our phones dramatically more resistent to scratches and breakages. In this episod...

452- Software Technology for Space Exploration With Zeid Tayeb (28.07.20)

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Software technology has never played a more critical role in spaceflight. In this episode, CEO and co-founder of the startup "MyelinS" that develops s...

450- The Future of Healthcare in a Post COVID-19 World With Paul Epping (26.07.20)

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What will the hospital of the future look like in a post COVID-19 world. In this episode, co-chair of the Millennium Project, Paul Epping, joins us to...

449- Skipping Checkout Lines With Smart Shopping Carts (23.07.20)

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon is rolling out grocery carts that let shoppers skip checkout lines. In this episode, we discuss how these carts automatically charge the items ...

448- COVID-19 Tech: Hazmat Suits for Air Travel (22.07.20)

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can this ‘Hazmat suit for flying’ save air travel? In this episode, we talk about a Canadian startup that has sold tens of thousands of its futuri...

447- Russian Hackers Target COVID-19 Vaccine Research (21.07.20)

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hackers from Russian intelligence services are targeting organizations that are involved in COVID-19 vaccine development in the US, UK, and Canada. In...

446- iSphere: The Helmet-Like Face Mask With Yena Young and Marco Canevacci (20.07.20)

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The requirement of wearing face masks in public has inspired people to find unique ways to model their face coverings. In this episode, we discuss a u...

445- Biggest Twitter Hack in History (19.07.20)

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Twitter had the worst security incident in company history. In this episode, we discuss which high-profile accounts where targeted as well ...

444- The UAE Hope Probe Mars Mission Journey With Talal Al Kaissi (16.07.20)

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Although humans have yet to step foot on Mars, the road to the Red Planet has never been busier. In this episode, Talal M. Al Kaissi, advisor to the d...

443- Glowing Face Masks Detect COVID-19 (15.07.20)

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can a face mask detect the COVID-19 virus? In this episode, we talk about a face mask that researchers at Harvard and MIT are working on that lights u...

442- Tech this out: Instagram Suggests Who You Should Block (14.07.20)

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A code hidden within Instagram suggests that it will know if you've blocked someone on Facebook and suggest that you block them too on Instagram! In t...

441- UAE's Hope Probe Final Preparations (13.07.20)

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UAE is preparing to launch its Hope spacecraft for a mission on Mars. In this episode, we discuss the aim of the launch and what it hopes to achie...

440- The Future of Restaurants: Ghost Kitchens With Saman Darkan (09.07.20)

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Restaurants have been impacted a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic. As dine in shut down during social lockdowns in March and April, food delivery soar...

439- Amazon Launches On-Demand Home Services Platform in the UAE (08.07.20)

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you need your house to be cleaned, your pet to be groomed or even someone to assemble your new couch, Amazon has the platform for you! In this epis...

438- The Story Behind Siri With the Original Voice of Siri Susan Bennett (07.07.20)

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may not know her but you probably know her voice. You've almost certainly asked her many questions and she always has an answer. Her personality c...

437- AI Waste Collecting Trucks in Sharjah With Pablo Arribere (06.07.20)

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharjah is on its way of becoming the furst city in the region to achieve a "zero waste-to-landfill" target by 2021. In this episode, Operational Exce...

436- Trading Our Personal Information Online With Maher Yamout (05.07.20)

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With our ease of sharing personal information online, Senior Security Researcher at Kaspersky, Maher Yamout joins us to explain how our online data ha...

435- Smart Undershirts Track COVID-19 Symptoms (02.07.20)

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A smart undershirt that can monitor a wearer's heart activity continuously is being used in the fight against COVID-19 in Japan. In this episode, we d...

434- COVID-19 Tech: The Smart Mask that Can Speak! (01.07.20)

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As face masks become the norm amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Japenese startup has developed an internet-connected "smart mask" that can transmit messag...

433- Is it Real or Not: No chargers or earbuds in the next iPhone? (30.06.20)

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Apple is set to be significantly slimming its packaging for its upcoming iPhone line. In this episode, we discuss an analyst revealing that Apple may ...

432- The Role of AI in the Fight Against COVID-19 With Dr. Djamila Amimer (29.06.20)

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Before COVID-19. many people had some degree of fear about robots and artificial intelligence becoming a part of our lives. However, once COVID-19 hit...

431- Sharjah First Waste to Energy Facility With Nouf Wazir (28.06.20)

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Producing energy from waste has a great role in diverting waste that would otherwise be sent to landfills. Sharjah is on its way of becoming the first...

430- Insta-Update: Shopping From Influencers' Instagram Feed (25.06.20)

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Influencers and just about anyone else can soon make their Instagram accounts shoppable. In this episode, we discuss who is eligible for this update. ...

429- Apple's First Virtual Worldwide Developers Conference Review (24.06.20)

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote virtually for the first time this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. In thi...

428- Cyber-COVID: How to Maintain Our Privacy With Emad Haffar (23.06.20)

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 is not the only risk with the ability to quickly disturb the way we live. This crisis has shown all of us that we are prone to be disturbed b...

427- Hand Washing AI Fights COVID-19 (22.06.20)

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that singing "Happy Birthday" twice during hand washing is the perfect amount of time to ensure that you've truly cleaned your hands. In ...

426- Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse Darkens the Sun (21.06.20)

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UAE witness a spectacular solar eclipse today. In this episode, we discuss the timings when the eclipse peeked as well as the process in which the...

425- 3D-Printing in the Age of Coronavirus With Luai Kurdi (18.06.20)

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few months, 3D printing has become a critical tool in the fight against the novel coronavirus. In this episode, 3D printing specialist, ...

424- The Countdown to the UAE's Historic Mars Mission (17.06.20)

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 29 days, the Hope Probe will start its journey to the Red Planet to study its atmospher. In this episode, we discuss the three studies that the pro...

423- UAE Students Programming Robots on the ISS (16.06.20)

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coding is the language of the future. In this episode, we discuss how UAE university students are helping develop coding for robots on board the Inter...

422- Fighting COVID-19: Wave to the Elevator in UAE Airports (15.06.20)

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Studies show that elevator buttons are 40 times dirtier than toilet seats. In this episode, we discuss how the UAE is fighting the spread of those ge...

421- Get Your Meal Served By a Robot in the Age of Coronavirus! (14.06.20)

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we all opt for contactless deliveries and payments in the age of coronavirus, restaurants are opting for robot employees to help minimize the risk ...

420- Face-covering Device to Prevent COVID-19 (11.06.20)

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A medical group in the UAE is preparing to introduce a face covering device, similar to a helmet, to prevent infection with the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

419- UAE Rolls Out Technology for COVID-19 Mass Testing (10.06.20)

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new device that can be used on sample from COVID-19 test nasal swabs and saliva samples is currently being developed to increase the amount of testi...

Homemade Smart Sanitization Gate With Fatima Al Kaabi (19.05.20)

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Necessity is the mother of all inventions. In this episode, we get a chance to speak to one of the youngest Emirati women innovators and the first-pla...

418- ISS Visible in the Skies of the UAE (09.06.20)

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday, star gazers in the UAE will be able to experience a glimpse of the experience that the first Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri had. In...

417- NYU Abu Dhabi Creating 3D Printed N-95 Face Masks (08.06.20)

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Apart from being cost-effective and sustainable, 3D printing allows doctors to work faster. In this episode, we discuss the collaboration between NYU ...

416- MO61: The UAE-made Ventilator to Treat Coronavirus Patients (07.06.20)

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In just eight weeks, UAE researchers have built a mechanical ventilator prototype to address the individual needs of COVID-19 patients. In this episod...

415- Drive-In Graduation Cermony Using Drones (04.06.20)

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID-19 pandemic has put many celebrations on hold. In this episode, we discuss how a university in the UAE is celebrating its graduates in a cre...

414- Smart Air Purifier Masks in the Age of Corona (03.06.20)

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wearing your blue surgical mask or N95 mask while dreaming of a smart mask that won't feel too constricting? In this episode, we discuss the w...

413- Mask Vending Machines in UAE Airports (02.06.20)

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re planning to fly out of the UAE any time soon, you can get set for a decidedly sanitised getaway. In this episode, we talk about the new ve...

412- SpaceX Blasts Into New Era of Space Flight (01.06.20)

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Three fighters with big bright blue eyes are part of the treatment team at Rawanda's COVID-19 treatment facility but they are no ordinary healthcare w...

411- World's First Robot Swabbing COVID-19 Patients (31.05.20)

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A robot capable of carrying out coronavirus swabs without the need for a human nurse on hand is being developed in Denmark. In this episode, we discus...

410- Will Google Employees Work From Home Forever? (28.05.20)

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Unlike Twitter and Facebook, Google will not allow its employees to work from home forever. The tech giant has set July 6 the date for its employees t...

409- UAE Fights COVID-19 with Laser Test (27.05.20)

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rapid Covid-19 test that uses a laser to detect changes in the blood could identify carriers before they become infectious to others. In this episod...

408- Facebook Plans to Become the New Amazon (21.05.20)

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Facebook launching its Shops, an e-commerce platform that is likely to compete with industry giants such as Amazon, Alibab...

407- First Driverless Car in Sharjah Fights COVID-19 (20.05.20)

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about the first driverless car in Al Zahia that has been traversing the community offering free sanitising products including...

406- Could Our Phones Transmit COVID-19? (18.05.20)

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

UAE police have announced that mobile phones are a pathway for coronavirus transmission. In this episode, we discuss how you can disinfect your phone ...

405- Robot Pepper Joins the Fight Against COVID-19 (17.05.20)

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the coronavirus outbreak continues around the world, robots are being used to disinfect, take temperatures, and even prepare food. In this episode,...

404- Future of Work: Twitter Employees Can Work From Home 'Forever' (14.05.20)

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will working from home become the new norm? In this episode, we discuss how Twitter, which was one of the early adopters of remote working model amid ...

403- COVID-19: Twitter Fights Misinformation (13.05.20)

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Too many fake COVID-19 claims on Twitter? In this episode, we discuss how Twitter is trying to fight misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic sha...

402- How COVID-19 Will Change the Future Of Work With Omar Al Busaidy (12.05.20)

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are big changes coming to the future of work but how will it affect you? In this episode, the Founder of Future Talk Omar Al Busaidy joins us to...

401- UAE Schools Plan for E-learning in 2021 (11.05.20)

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Schools across the UAE are preparing for e-learning to continue in September and potentially into next year. In this episode, we discuss the different...

400- Meet Spot: The Dog Who Doesn't Bark But Reminds Us to Social Distance (10.05.20)

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Far from barking its orders, a robot dog enlisted by Singapore authorities to help curb coronavirus infections politely asks joggers to stay apart. In...

399- Sharjah Police First-of-its-Kind Smart Patrol (07.05.20)

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first-of-its-kind smart police patrol that has five high-tech cameras and a drone was launched by Sharjah Police. In this episode, First Lieutenan...

398- Smart Glasses That Let You ‘See’ People’s Temperatures (06.05.20)

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss how China is deploying smart glasses in the fight against COVID-19. Equipped with an infrared sensor and a camera, these g...

397- Snooze in Gmail: How to use the Gmail inbox management feature? (05.05.20)

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

More things are competing for our attention than ever before, making it difficult to keep up with all the emails from work, friends, family, companies...

396- Tracking Bracelets Monitor Arriving Citizens in Quarantine (04.05.20)

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Hong Kong, anyone arriving from a foreign country is required to wear a wristband and follow a 14 day quarantine. In this episode, we discuss the Q...

395- War on COVID-19: Abu Dhabi Airports deploy UAE made robotic technology (03.05.20)

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Traveling has been missed by many. In this episode, we discuss how Abu Dhabi Airports are ensuring aircraft cabins are kept clean and sterile by deplo...

394- Al Hosn Application: Tracking COVID-19 Spread in the UAE (30.04.20)

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doctors tackling the UAE's Covid-19 outbreak are urging everyone to download an app that could help them trace undetected carriers. In this episode, w...

393- AI Cameras Track Social Distancing (29.04.20)

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stores and workplaces eager to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus are equipping existing security cameras with artificial intelligence software. In...

392- How to Decrease Screen-time in the Age of Corona With Jaakko Skantsi (28.04.20)

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For years we’ve talked about innovation in education, and many schools and universities across the UAE have begun truly innovative practices. Yet it...

391- NYUAD International Virtual Hackathon for COVID-19 Inventions (27.04.20)

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the Health Hero Match, a website that connects medical workers with hospitals currently facing staffing shortages and that...

390- UAE's Mars Hope Probe Arrives to Japan (26.04.20)

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UAE's Mars probe has been transferred from Dubai's Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre to its launch site on the Tanegashima island in Japan. In this...