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@ambermac.bsky.social
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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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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 8h
"He became interested in personal AI, and that interest led him to start Ghost, which announced Monday that it has emerged from stealth after a year of building, along with an $11 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz." techcrunch.com/2026/10/05/a...
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At 19, founder raises $11M for Ghost, maker of a $3,499 computer for personal AI | TechCrunch
Ghost's first product is Core, a personal computer designed specifically for AI agents that can take actions on a person's behalf.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 10h
What an absolute pleasure to moderate this event recently in Montreal: Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and Cohere CEO/co-founder Aidan Gomez (clip in this post). Get the full conversation on this week's The AmberMac Show podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m... cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
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Jeff MacArthur @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Great ep, check it out! 
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 15h
"When this law goes into effect in July 2028, will it actually keep robotaxis out of the way of emergency responders? It likely won’t, but hopefully this law reduces the chaos and raises the accountability when something does happen." techcrunch.com/2026/10/04/t...
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TechCrunch Mobility: Reining in robotaxis | TechCrunch
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"At 1/6th scale, the collectible Doom figure puts him in 'a tailored ensemble designed for travel and movement without sacrificing regal authority'." gizmodo.com/these-avenge...
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'Avengers: Doomsday' Gets New Doctor Doom and Steve Figures
For the collectible crowd, Hot Toys said the 'Avengers: Doomsday' love doesn't have to end once you leave the theater.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The AmberMac Show Ep085 has chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, Cohere CEO/Co-Founder Aidan Gomez, & MapQuest GM Doug Berger, plus Jeff & Amber talk Nvidia’s new AI security tools, Meta’s Muse, & Saturday Night Live’s take on Anthropic’s CEO. Videos/audio/links here: ambermac.com/the-ambermac...
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The AmberMac Show Ep085: Magnus Carlsen, Cohere’s CEO, & MapQuest...
On this week’s episode of The AmberMac Show, Jeff and Amber discuss what you need to know about Nvidia’s AI security tools, Meta’s Muse, and Saturday Night Live’s take on Anthropic’s CEO. Plus, we…
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Thanks to Cohere for inviting me to moderate this conversation between chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and Aidan Gomez, Cohere's CEO and co-founder. @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social and I enjoyed this evening so much & are excited to share it with you on the pod this week & below: youtu.be/ukPX6uKHk5I
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Magnus Carlsen & Cohere's CEO on AI, Chess, & More [The AmberMac Show Ep085]
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"If Microsoft really wants to become a role model for responsible data center development, it could do much more with its 'community-first AI' platform to benefit its neighbors over the long term" arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
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Microsoft goes quiet after church groups ask for 1% of data center costs
“Microsoft claims to want to be a good neighbor, but the jury is still out."
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Thanks so much for listening to this week's new episode of The AmberMac Show podcast with guests MapQuest, Cohere, and more! If you haven't listened yet, get it here on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m... cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"Remember when the most expensive consumer GPUs in the world actually melted? Or, most of the time, when their connectors melted? I do too. But it's not a thing of the past." www.howtogeek.com/the-biggest-...
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The biggest scandal in GPUs never really went away, even though NVIDIA says it's fixed the problem
Four years later, one of the biggest GPU problems is still here
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"I love reading (but) with so many great books to read, I find it hard to finish the book I'm on before I start the next one. (So I added) a small script to my jailbroken Kindle that stops me from opening any other books until I've finished the one I'm reading." www.howtogeek.com/stopped-kind...
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I stopped my Kindle from opening other books until I’ve finished the current one
You can read me like a (currently) open book.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Whether your adventures away from Wi-Fi are intentional or not, there are a few gadgets that you might want to keep on hand in case you get bored." www.slashgear.com/2264848/gadg...
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5 Gadgets You'll Want When Traveling Without Wi-Fi - SlashGear
If you're planning to adventure without the internet, these gadgets can make your trip more enjoyable.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Since the router is the gatekeeper between traffic on your network and the entire internet, it's important to keep it as secure as possible. Some default settings aren't the best, and you might have missed tools that strengthen your setup." www.engadget.com/2267401/how-...
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How to improve your router's security in 10 minutes - Engadget
Router security is pretty good these days, but that doesn't mean they're infallible. Changing network names, passwords and adding guest networks can all help.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Depending on what you use your PC for, a CPU that came out a decade ago could be all you need. Whether it's gaming, video editing, juggling heavy workloads, or even running a homelab, these four processors prove that old hardware can still be great." www.howtogeek.com/these-ancien...
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These 4 ancient CPUs refuse to become obsolete, even in 2026
They're old, cheap, and not going out without a fight.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"The headline camera feature on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max is the variable aperture. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra does not have a variable aperture, so that makes it the 'worse' camera phone, right?" www.androidpolice.com/iphone-18-pr...
androidpolice.com
iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture sounds radical. Here's how it compares to the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Does the depth of field look that different?
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"At first glance, the newest device from PNOĒ looks like something a comic-book villain might wear" techcrunch.com/2026/09/26/p...
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PNOE's new face mask wants to make lab-grade breath testing a self-serve affair | TechCrunch
PNOĒ, the Malden, Mass.-based startup whose breath-analyzing mask used to bear an unfortunate resemblance to Bane's, is launching a sleeker self-serve version on October 1 that lets gym-goers measure…
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🎉 Thank you! Just checked our podcast stats and we had our most downloads ever this month AND we just renewed for another year with our broadcast partner SiriusXM Canada Talks 🤝. This week's new episode 👇. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m... cc @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
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Magnus Carlsen, Cohere’s CEO, & MapQuest Rejects Lake America
Podcast Episode · The AmberMac Show · September 30 · 52m
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"I tried an app called ScreenZen that took a different approach. Instead of relying on me to remember that I had spent too much time scrolling, it made me stop and think before I opened the apps I kept reaching for." www.androidpolice.com/app-helped-r...
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This free app helped me reclaim hours of my day without deleting social media
I stopped mindlessly opening apps
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"The problem with abruptly cutting your PC's power is that it means your machine can't perform the usual shutdown safeguards ahead of turning off (so) some of these tasks may only be partially complete, leading to issues like corrupted files and lost data." www.engadget.com/2267392/why-...
engadget.com
Why you should avoid holding down your PC's power button - Engadget
Firmly pressing on your PC's power button will help you out if your apps have frozen, but doing so regularly could result in file loss, system errors and more.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
NEW today 👇 The AmberMac Show podcast with guests: ♟️ Magnus Carlsen & Cohere's CEO/Co-founder Aidan Gomez 🗺️ MapQuest's GM on Lake Ontario Listen here on Apple/everywhere: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m... + @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social and I with news 📽️ Segments courtesy Nrth & Cohere
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Meta's Muse: Good or Bad? Well, it's complicated. @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social and I with this week's tech update (get full episode of The AmberMac Show Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts): youtu.be/xONUWPuK5uo?...
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Meta's Muse: Angel or Devil?
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"If you end up with an extra GPU lying around, there's a lot you can do with it — including keeping it as a back-up or re-using it to build something new. However, even a well-worn GPU can be worth a nice pile of cash on the aftermarket." www.engadget.com/2267877/your...
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Your old GPU could be worth more than you think - Engadget
Your old GPU could be a goldmine thanks to the RAMaggedon.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Microsoft may be backing away from the Copilot+ PC branding, but it's doubling down on the bigger idea behind it: turning AI into a layer that actively runs your computer and gets work done for you." www.techspot.com/news/113998-...
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Microsoft wants Copilot to become an "OS" that writes your documents and manages your work
Microsoft recently unveiled a major overhaul for Copilot's business tools. The new suite hands the AI assistant more control in Office, embeds GitHub Copilot's functionality into professional...
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Safely cleaning your electronics means using the right method to ensure a smooth process. That's why many people choose compressed air, as it can get the job done both quickly and efficiently." www.slashgear.com/2264627/how-...
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How To Safely Clean Your Electronics With Compressed Air - SlashGear
Compressed air can be a handy tool for cleaning your electronics, but there are a few things you need to be aware of before you get started.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Google is testing whether AI hardware can survive repeated exposure to space" www.techradar.com/pro/google-i...
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Google's strangest data center experiment is finally leaving Earth
Google is putting AI hardware in space, yet the biggest threat waiting there has nothing to do with radiation
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🇨🇦 "We (Canada) can give ourselves more than anyone else can take away from us." Hear my full conversation with the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on this latest episode of This is Mining: The Podcast 👇 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p...
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"The next mainline Star Wars movie has a director in Jon Watts. It’s expected that this set of films will take place post-Rise of Skywalker and continue the Skywalker Saga (&) Daisy Ridley’s Rey will feature in this new set of sequels in some capacity…" gizmodo.com/jon-watts-is...
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Jon Watts Is Our 'Star Wars: Episode X' Director
A new trilogy of 'Star Wars' movies is coming, and the 'Spider-Man: Home' director will helm the first entry.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The AmberMac Show Ep084: Is Canada ALL IN on A.I.? Plus, Amber speaks with Liam Fedus, co-creator of ChatGPT & co-founder of Periodic Labs, & Hugo Larochelle, Scientific Director of Mila about how some companies might want to launch their own AI-powered R&D labs. ambermac.com/the-ambermac...
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The AmberMac Show Ep084: Is Canada ALL IN on A.I.?
On this week’s episode of The AmberMac Show, Jeff and Amber share highlights from ALL IN, Canada’s biggest AI and tech event, including announcements from Cohere and MILA about safer AI systems. We…
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🎙️ Special guests on this week's The AmberMac Show podcast (Tues in Canada/US on SXM Ch 160 //Wed wherever you get your podcasts): 🎯Doug Berger, GM MapQuest from Nrth ♟️Aidan Gomez & Magnus Carlsen from Cohere salon + @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social & I with tech news: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Is Canada ALL IN on AI? Well, at last week’s conference, the answer was an absolute yes. Here is what you need to know. Get the full episode on this week's The AmberMac Show podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i... @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"We’re expecting the HomePad to launch alongside new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini devices in October, all with Siri AI as a major focus." 9to5mac.com/2026/09/21/h...
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‘HomePad’ to launch next month with these new features: report - 9to5Mac
Apple’s long-awaited home hub device, often called ‘HomePad,’ is now expected to launch in October. Here’s what’s coming per Bloomberg.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"The average person’s idea of how climate change might someday plunge the world into a series of post-apocalyptic, fresh-water resource wars probably focuses on the simple equation that rising temperatures equal more drought. But the reality is a bit more unusual" gizmodo.com/geologists-a...
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Geologists Are Hunting for Camouflaged ‘Rock Glaciers’ Vital to Global Freshwater Supplies
A new study of found hidden glaciers equivalent to “roughly 600 Olympic-sized swimming pools,” and its secrets may help fight future droughts.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Hyundai will build tens of thousands of Ioniq 5 robotaxis for Waymo at its plant in Georgia, chief executive Jose Munoz said, calling robotaxis the biggest new opportunity inside a slowing electric market." thenextweb.com/news/hyundai...
thenextweb.com
Hyundai's answer to the EV slowdown is building tens of thousands of robotaxis
Hyundai will build tens of thousands of Ioniq 5 robotaxis for Waymo in Georgia. Europe's union-wide route for driverless cars is capped at 1,500 a year.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Brandon Flowers from The Killers talking 🇨🇦🇺🇸 tariffs tonight in Toronto (while giving his Canadian fans a big musical hug). What a show!
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Can I ask a favour? Pls listen... 🇨🇦 The AmberMac Show podcast with my co-host @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social with highlights from Canada's biggest AI event, ALL IN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i... 🇨🇦 This is Mining: The Podcast with the Honourable Tim Hodgson: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p...
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Apple’s new CEO John Ternus recently sat down for a lengthy, in-depth interview with French outlet Clique TV, and in it he gave the best defense yet for Apple Vision Pro." 9to5mac.com/2026/09/21/j...
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John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro - 9to5Mac
John Ternus recently sat down for a lengthy interview with Clique TV, and in it he gave the best defense yet for Apple Vision Pro.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Vibe coding may have begun as sheer experimental novelty but is now being widely deployed by large and small enterprises, and interestingly, is finding a lot of adopters among founders without technical backgrounds." india.entrepreneur.com/technology/r...
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Rise of Vibe Coding & Seismic Reset of the Software Industry
Emergence of vibe coding as a solid segment can be validated by SpaceX’s landmark USD 60 billion acquisition of Anysphere, the parent company of AI code editor Cursor.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🇨🇦 Is Canada ALL IN on AI? Our special coverage of this country's biggest AI event. Listen here on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i... @jeffmacarthur.bsky.social with highlights + a conversation with the scientific director at MILA and co-creator of ChatGPT.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"You can't swap out RAM on a Raspberry Pi b/c the Raspberry Pi Foundation deliberately tweaked (it) to crack down on boards using memory from 'dubious sources'."https://www.xda-developers.com/raspberry-pi-wont-let-you-swap-the-ram-on-your-sbc-because-you-may-swap-it-with-memory-of-dubious-origin/
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Raspberry Pi won't let you swap the RAM on your SBC because you might use memory of "dubious origin"
Unfortunate news for hardware tinkerers everywhere.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Is Canada really ALL IN on AI? ALL IN is a 2-day conference in Montreal that's Canada’s largest AI & tech event, with 10k attendees from 50+ countries & 250+ speakers. We recap event highlights, including the latest in agentic commerce, healthcare, & more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE8n...
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Is Canada really ALL IN on AI? [The AmberMac Show Ep084]
ALL IN is a 2-day conference in Montreal that is billed as Canada’s largest AI & tech event, with 10,000 attendees from over 50 countries and more than 250 speakers covering 5 key content tracks.…
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"From Siri AI's massive overhaul to Windows' unmatched gaming dominance, we tested Apple and Microsoft's flagship OSes across 16 critical categories to reveal where each truly reigns supreme." ca.pcmag.com/operating-sy...
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macOS Golden Gate vs. Windows 11: The Results Will Shock Superfans on Both Sides
From Siri AI's massive overhaul to Windows' unmatched gaming dominance, we tested Apple and Microsoft's flagship OSes across 16 critical categories to reveal where each truly reigns supreme.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 include a new fitness-tracking feature: live step tracking on the watch face. Alongside live heart rate data, it’s a surprisingly welcome and motivating change to the new hardware that I’m loving so far." 9to5mac.com/2026/09/21/t...
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New Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 fitness feature is surprisingly motivating - 9to5Mac
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 include a new fitness-tracking feature: live step tracking on the watch face. Alongside...
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock surged 9% on Monday, pushing shares to a record high and topping a $1 trillion market cap benchmark for the first time." www.cnbc.com/2026/09/21/a...
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AMD hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time as stock rides 5-day rally
AMD has had a monster 2026 with the stock up more than 180% so far.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🇨🇦 Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada Tim Hodgson is our guest on this week's This is Mining: The Podcast to discuss playing Canada's strongest cards. Just released today! Listen here on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p...
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Playing Canada’s Strongest Cards
Podcast Episode · THIS IS MINING: THE PODCAST · September 22 · 34m
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Already getting ready for Halloween? "Home Depot's updated Giant Skelly features animated eyes, app connectivity, and serious neighborhood clout" www.pcmag.com/news/forget-...
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Forget the Candy: This 12-Foot App-Controlled Skeleton Earned Me the Most Hyped Yard on the Block
Home Depot's updated Giant Skelly features animated eyes, app connectivity, and serious neighborhood clout. Here's what it's actually like to assemble and own one.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The AmberMac Show has a deep dive into Apple’s recent product announcements, including the foldable iPhone Duo; + guest Dr. Gio Roberti, CEO of AISIX Solutions, a wildfire risk & data analytics firm; & Mark Podlasly, CEO of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition. ambermac.com/the-ambermac...
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The AmberMac Show Ep083: Apple’s Foldable iPhone, Better Health, &...
On this week's episode, Jeff and Amber do a deep dive into Apple’s new product announcements, including the long-rumoured foldable iPhone and their thoughts on the company's new CEO. Plus, in a time…
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Random sober anniversary update: I haven’t had a sip of alcohol in 25 years! This was hands down the single most important decision I have ever made.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"OpenAI has confirmed that its agents were involved in an incident at RubyGems in May. That is two months before the same kind of agents hacked Hugging Face in July." thenextweb.com/news/openai-...
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OpenAI agents attacked RubyGems before the Hugging Face hack
Researchers say OpenAI agents flooded RubyGems with 2,000 packages and tried to steal API keys. OpenAI says the tasks were benign.
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Amber Mac @ambermac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"Documents released through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit reportedly revealed that the Pentagon sought out an OpenAI system with fewer restrictions." www.techradar.com/pro/the-pent...
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Pentagon wanted an OpenAI system with fewer refusals
OpenAI and Pentagon face questions after disputed contract language reveals concerns over military AI restrictions
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