Amber Mac

Happy Canada Day & Ch'town Tweet-Up

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:39:00 -0400

Happy Canada Day to everyone who is celebrating today. I’m planning to head out with the fam to watch the fireworks on our boat, should be great fun. Oh, forgot to mention, I’m in Charlottetown (as I am every year for this splendid holiday). Since we’re only here a couple of times a year, we’ve decided to host a tweet-up Monday, July 6th at the bestofpei Market (which my parents own). If you’re on the Island or in the area, please join us (if you’ve never attended a tweet-up before, don’t worry, it’s just an excuse to get together and geek out over some drinks!).

Charlottetown Tweet-Up Info Here (Please RSVP)

Also, we shot commandN in Charlottetown last night, show should be online soon enough (I’ll post ‘er here!).

Win a high-tech wheelbarrow for your Dad

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:27:00 -0400

Hello Internet friends. After a whirlwind 24-hour trip, I just stepped off a plane from Dallas. Much thanks to the folks at the MPI Annual Chapter Leadership Conference for inviting me to speak. Although it was an early start this Saturday morning, you were a great crowd (I owe a few of you emails, stay tuned!).

Now on to the business of Father’s Day. We just announced a contest on commandN for anyone in Canada or the U.S. Thanks to Canadian Tire, you have a chance to win a super high-tech wheelbarrow for your papa. All you have to do is shoot a commandN web pick, on your web cam or camcorder (telling us about your favourite website). Next Tuesday (12pm ET), we’ll pick a winner and ship off your gift. Good luck!

Iran clamps down and Wolfram is up

Thu, 28 May 2009 15:38:00 -0400

For the latest tech news, check out commandN.tv! This week, I sport my Zebra stripes, Jeff talks Iranian bloggers, and Will professes his Mag.ma love!

YouTube's Link on the Skypesaurus

Sat, 16 May 2009 22:35:00 -0400

Last week Leo and I had Link, of Rhett and Link, on net@night. I’ve been a fan of these YouTube comedians for many years, especially since their Facebook Song hit the web. I also wanted to post this interview because it showcases Leo’s set-up in the TWiT cottage. Years ago, while we were working together at G4TechTV, he made a comment about wanting to do TV-quality broadcasts in his own backyard (in this case, Petaluma), and he is now making his dream come true with the latest technology (including the lovely Skypesaurus!). Hope you enjoy the interview, it was a fun one.

Airport Extreme Review & Glow Puppies

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:26:00 -0400

For this week’s tech news, check out commandN.tv. Will is co-hosting with me and Jeff reviews the Airport Extreme. We also have another viewer web pick, this time from Brazil! Enjoy the show! But, most importantly, enjoy the long weekend ;).

Web Design Rap & Celtx 101

Sun, 10 May 2009 12:18:00 -0400

Happy Mother’s Day everyone (Mom, if you’re reading this, you are the BEST mother in the WHOLE wide world - I love you). Whether you’re a Mom or not, catch up on this week’s tech news with commandN. We’re back in the alleys of Toronto, which of course makes me happy ;)!

Twitter & the News on The Agenda

Wed, 06 May 2009 12:01:00 -0400

Am back from a month in Florida, definitely miss the palm trees but it’s nice to be home. Monday night I joined an amazing panel of new media types on The Agenda with Steve Paiken, including my friend Mathew Ingram from The Globe & Mail, journalism professor Jay Rosen from NYU, Spot.us founder David Cohn, and The Twitter Book co-author Sarah Milstein. We talked for almost an hour about Twitter & The News. The Agenda crew has posted the full episode online, including an embed code, so here it is for your viewing pleasure.

Tech news from the balmy beach

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:50:00 -0400

There is nothing charming about sweating your way through the week’s tech headlines, but in sunny and warm Florida this is starting to be the norm. We had a great time shooting this episode, met the sweetest little girl fishing with her family (see credits). We’re back in Toronto next week. I will miss this beautiful state and all its kind people, but fortunately I’ll be back! For now, check out the show (links at commandN.tv).

Britain's got talent, Ashton's got fans

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:00:00 -0400

Hello there. I’m still down in sunny Florida, back in Toronto next week (and I’ll have some exciting news for my readers - no, no more babies right now ;-). Last week I did a keynote at Digital Now (the keynote is online somewhere, just trying to locate the link - stay tuned!). I was honored to speak at the event with such Internet superstars as Phil Libin, CEO, Evernote; Andy Carvin, social media maven of NPR; and author Clay Shirky, among many others. For the latest tech news, check out this week’s episode of commandN.tv below (from Florida, Nova Scotia, and the world!). Apologies in advance for the final blooper, but it was a big bird!

UPDATE: Here is the keynote video. Enjoy.

I chat with Chris Anderson from Wired Magazine

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:29:00 -0400

I’m down in sunny Florida working and playing for the next few weeks, including keynoting an event in Orlando in the middle of the month. Am happy to take some time out of my day to update my blog, which is slightly neglected now that I’m, along with everyone else, so active on Twitter. If you didn’t get a chance to catch up on this week’s tech news, do it now with commandN #174. On this episode, which we shot at the lovely MARS centre in Toronto, I interview Wired’s Chris Anderson. Jeff does a segment about single-person interviews and Chris does a stellar job shooting/editing!