TechMagic with Cathy Hackl

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TechMagic with Cathy Hackl helps you navigate the future and make sense of today’s rapid technological change. Hear unique perspectives, explore new trends, and journey into the heart of technology. TechMagic is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of tech because Arthur C. Clarke said it best: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
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Advancements in Brain-Computer Interfaces | Balancing Innovation and Personal Data Protection

Apr 24 2024 79 mins  
Join Cathy and Lee in this engaging podcast as they discuss the latest news and trends in technology and innovation. From Meta's opening of its Horizon OS to Apple's focus on enterprise and brainwave protection laws, they cover a wide range of fascinating topics.Discover the potential of brain implants for artificial vision and explore the positive impacts of gaming on cognitive fu

AirChat Goes Live | Deepfake Cameras | The Power of Memory

Apr 17 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, Cathy and Lee talk about social media, AI, and digital shopping technology. Cathy and Lee talk to each other over AirChat, a new social audio app. They discuss its pros and cons as an audio app. Cathy and Lee segway into AI including Apple’s ReaLM tech, a deepfake camera, and an update on Humane’s AI Pin. Cathy and Lee talk about the importance of legislature a

Summit at Sea | RIP Apple Car, Hello Apple Robots

Apr 10 2024 63 mins  
In this episode, Cathy and Lee talk Cathy’s experience at Summit at Sea. They discuss Apple closing discontinuing development on the Apple car and how Apple could expand its ecosystem to robots and home. Cathy and Lee discuss AI-first gadgets and how to discern AI hype. They bring you the latest updates in gaming because everyone is a gaming company, plus the next computing platf

Oh My AI | What’s Happening on the Internet?!

Apr 03 2024 81 mins  
In this episode, Cathy and Lee talk about their favorite April Fools pranks in tech. Cathy shares an April Fool’s from Gary Marcus about an OpenAI sneak peek. More in AI news, the CEO of StabilityAI stepped down. Lee talks about Lego’s apology for using AI art. Cathy and Lee debate the “AI legal iceberg.” Cathy and Lee segway into what’s happening on the Internet includin

New Social Media Laws | The ELVIS Act

Mar 27 2024 57 mins  
In this episode, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler discuss a wild week in laws and regulations. Kebler shares a Florida Bill that will prohibit those 14 years and younger from joining social media. While some social media regulation could be useful, the question is, how is it enforceable? They discuss the implications of the Internet divided and monitored State by State for companies and

GTC Keynote Review | GDC Announcements | Robotic Massage

Mar 20 2024 60 mins  
In this week's episode, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler give their impressions on the NVIDIA GTC keynote. Cathy and Lee talk about the Game Developers Conference (March 18-22). The NVIDIA Omniverse will stream into the Apple Vision Pro. Plus, AI that can see the world. Cathy and Lee talk about AI in game development after Roblox’s AI announcement. Cathy and Lee touch on VR hardware li

Tech at SXSW | AI Safety

Mar 13 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, Cathy Hackl records from SXSW. She shares what she’s seen so far. Cathy prepares to give her talk about Spatial Computing and AI wearables on the XR stage. Cathy and Lee discuss gaming news, spatial computing and the spatial computing market. They also talk about AI safety and regulation news. Is it all fad or fiction?Show Notes:SXSW: The Age of Spatial Computing

AI Deepfakes | The State of Gaming

Mar 06 2024 65 mins  
On the latest episode of TechMagic, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler discuss the state of gaming and do a deep dive into why so many layoffs are happening in gaming and tech. They discuss AI’s impact on gaming as well as how AI deepfakes could affect teens. They also talk about AI wearables and spatial computing.Improve your marketing performance. Adobe and Meta solutions help advertis

AIQ w/ Mike Pell, Director of The Microsoft Garage

Mar 01 2024 25 mins  
In the season finale of AIQ, host Cathy Hackl welcomes Mike Pell, Director of the Microsoft Garage in New York. Pell, a seasoned technologist and author, shares his insights on the future of technology, particularly focusing on AI, spatial computing, and mixed reality.During the discussion, Pell shares his journey in the tech industry, starting from the early days of Macintosh and

AI Hype Cycles | AR at Super Nintendo World | Relationships with Holograms

Feb 28 2024 68 mins  
In this week's episode, Cathy and Lee talk about the AI, spatial computing, and tech hype cycles. Cathy thinks spatial computing is in the Innovation Trigger section of the chart. Cathy gives her first impressions of the Humane AI Pin. Lee visits Super Nintendo World in LA. Cathy and Lee discuss layoffs at Nike and discuss companies that created virtual studios.Improve your marketi