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Trending in Tech: AI, Gaming, Fashion’s High-Tech Future, Vibe Coding, and More with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Special Guest Melissa Medina
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In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler explore cutting-edge innovations, from AI agents to Meta’s fashion-forward Ray-Ban smart glasses. Special guest Melissa Medina, CEO of eMerge Americas, discusses South Florida’s rise as a global tech hub and previews their upcoming conference featuring industry leaders like Palmer Luckey and Daymond John. The hosts also dive into gaming news from GDC, NVIDIA’s latest advancements, and the evolution of "vibe coding" in software development. Packed with industry insights and engaging discussions, this episode is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts, developers, and innovation leaders alike.
Come for the Tech, stay for the Magic!
Melissa Medina Bio
Melissa Medina Jiménez is the co-founder, CEO, and President of eMerge Americas, a venture-backed platform transforming Miami into a global tech hub. Under her leadership, the annual eMerge Americas conference has grown to attract 20,000+ attendees from over 50 countries. A University of Florida graduate, Melissa also studied at ESADE in Barcelona. She is a partner at Medina Ventures and leads the Medina Family Foundation. Passionate about innovation and community impact, she champions Miami’s tech growth while raising her five children.
Melissa Medina on LinkedIn
eMerge Americas Website
Key Discussion Topics:
- 00:00 Welcome to Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl & Lee Kebler
- 02:09 The Hidden Musical Talents of Tech Leaders - Lee's Harmonica Journey
- 06:55 Inside DC's Tech Scene: AI Summit & Chip Diplomacy Discussions
- 13:14 The Global AI Race: Who Will Be #3 After US and China?
- 19:35 South by Southwest 2024: Music Takes Center Stage
- 31:02 Gaming Industry Updates: GDC Preview & Nintendo Switch News
- 38:37 Meta's Fashion Future: Partnership with Coperni for Smart Glasses
- 43:25 The Rise of AI Agents: From Simple Tasks to Complex Automation
- 53:54 The Evolution of Coding: From Machine Language to AI-Assisted Development
- 1:00:19 Special Interview: Melissa Medina on Miami's Tech Transformation
- 1:11:53 Key Takeaways & Looking Ahead to Future Tech Developments
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
104 episoder
Manage episode 470981883 series 3291925
In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler explore cutting-edge innovations, from AI agents to Meta’s fashion-forward Ray-Ban smart glasses. Special guest Melissa Medina, CEO of eMerge Americas, discusses South Florida’s rise as a global tech hub and previews their upcoming conference featuring industry leaders like Palmer Luckey and Daymond John. The hosts also dive into gaming news from GDC, NVIDIA’s latest advancements, and the evolution of "vibe coding" in software development. Packed with industry insights and engaging discussions, this episode is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts, developers, and innovation leaders alike.
Come for the Tech, stay for the Magic!
Melissa Medina Bio
Melissa Medina Jiménez is the co-founder, CEO, and President of eMerge Americas, a venture-backed platform transforming Miami into a global tech hub. Under her leadership, the annual eMerge Americas conference has grown to attract 20,000+ attendees from over 50 countries. A University of Florida graduate, Melissa also studied at ESADE in Barcelona. She is a partner at Medina Ventures and leads the Medina Family Foundation. Passionate about innovation and community impact, she champions Miami’s tech growth while raising her five children.
Melissa Medina on LinkedIn
eMerge Americas Website
Key Discussion Topics:
- 00:00 Welcome to Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl & Lee Kebler
- 02:09 The Hidden Musical Talents of Tech Leaders - Lee's Harmonica Journey
- 06:55 Inside DC's Tech Scene: AI Summit & Chip Diplomacy Discussions
- 13:14 The Global AI Race: Who Will Be #3 After US and China?
- 19:35 South by Southwest 2024: Music Takes Center Stage
- 31:02 Gaming Industry Updates: GDC Preview & Nintendo Switch News
- 38:37 Meta's Fashion Future: Partnership with Coperni for Smart Glasses
- 43:25 The Rise of AI Agents: From Simple Tasks to Complex Automation
- 53:54 The Evolution of Coding: From Machine Language to AI-Assisted Development
- 1:00:19 Special Interview: Melissa Medina on Miami's Tech Transformation
- 1:11:53 Key Takeaways & Looking Ahead to Future Tech Developments
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 AI Photo Tracking, AR Marketing, Spatial Computing, and Humanoid Robots with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Special Guest Tom Emrich 1:06:21

1 Cathy Takes the TED Stage, Nokia Bells Labs Centennial, Google XR Glasses, Sam Altman’s IP Stance, Global Tariffs, and VR Gaming Trends with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 57:03

1 Switch 2 Strategy, Deepfake Detection, Robotics Redefined, Google’s AR, and EU’s €20B AI Bet with Lee Kebler and Adam Davis-McGee 52:41

1 OpenAI’s New Direction, Ghibli AI Controversy, Interactive Entertainment, Nintendo’s Next Move and More with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Adam Davis-McGee 37:08

1 AI in Drive-Throughs, VR’s Social Boom, Gen Alpha’s New Dating Trends, and the Future of Digital Ethics with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 44:05

1 AI, Gaming, and the Future of Human Connection: Microsoft Edge, Niantic’s $3.85B Sale, and More with Cathy Hackl & Lee Kebler 1:02:07

1 Trending in Tech: AI, Gaming, Fashion’s High-Tech Future, Vibe Coding, and More with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Special Guest Melissa Medina 1:02:51

1 Beyond the Hype: AI, AR, Spatial Computing and the Next Wave of Innovation with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Sandy Carter 46:26

1 Investing in Purpose: AI, Gaming, and the Future of Tech with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Richard Attias, CEO of FII 49:57

1 LEAP Forward: The Future of AI, Wearable Tech, and Quantum Computing with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 24:55

1 VR, AI Law, OpenAI’s Bold Chip Play, and Music Tech Shifts with Lee Kebler and Adam Davis-McGee 33:34

1 Meta, Apple, XR Trends, the Future of Spatial Computing, and and Creator Evolution with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 1:09:18

1 DeepSeek AI, NAM Show Highlights, XR Leadership, and Tech's New Frontiers with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 41:38

1 From CES 2025 to AI Dating Coaches, Tech Trends, and the Creator Economy with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 52:50

1 CES 2025 Highlights, AI Innovations, Nintendo’s Next Move, Health Tech, and the Future of Gaming with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 35:29

1 Greatest Hits 2024: Apple Vision Pro and Beyond, Spatial Computing, Netflix, AI, and the Next Big Thing in Gaming with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 1:09:19

1 2024 AI Retrospective: AI’s Impact on Creativity, Commerce, and Careers with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 6:54

1 2024 Gaming Retrospective: AI, Atari’s Comeback, and the Rise of Lofi Worlds with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 12:09

1 Creativity at the Intersection of Fashion, Industrial Design, and VFX: Cathy Hackl Interviews Katie McIntyre 32:34

1 Tech Landscape Predictions 2025: AI, Indie Games, and the Future of Virtual Dating with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 38:06

1 Predictions for 2025: AI, IPOs, and the Future of Space Commerce, Nintendo’s Next Move, and Apple’s Big Challenges with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 29:37

1 CES Insights, Smart Glasses, the Future of Media and Gaming Innovations: Exploring Tech with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 38:29

1 AI Valuations, Perplexity’s Rise, OpenAI’s Robotics Push, and Gaming’s New Frontier: A Tech Dive with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 39:20

1 Gaming Trends, ARs Next Wave, Virtual Voting in Roblox, and Gen AI in Games: A Tech Dive with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 46:29

1 AI Influencers, Feminine Futurism, VR Landscape, and Apple Vision Pro vs. Meta Quest with Katie McIntyre and Lee Kebler 40:59

1 Tech Innovation, Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses, Varjo’s Simulation Tech, and Off-Planet Farming with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 36:01

1 First Anniversary Special, Digital Design Days, Apple’s Immersive Film, SpaceX, and Adobe’s AI Advancement with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 42:17

1 Meta’s Orion AR, Deepfakes, and NVIDIA’s Recent Developments with Adam Davis-McGee and Lee Kebler 46:06

1 Portland Retro Gaming Expo, the Future of Oculus Quest 3, and Meta’s AR Innovations: Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 34:45

1 Meta Connect, the Future of AR AI Glasses, and Neurable's BCI Breakthrough: Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 35:13
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