Avocado toast isn’t just breakfast—it’s a symbol of how a generation spends, shares, and shapes culture. Shane Hewitt talks with Ryan O’Donnell about the “life of the millennial,” unpacking how social media has transformed the restaurant industry. From TikTok trends that send hidden gems viral overnight to the pressures those restaurants face when the crowds…
Cybersecurity can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Shane Hewitt sits down with Hank “the Hacker” Fordham to demystify the threats we face online and the tools that can keep us safe. From the double-edged role of AI in hacking and defense, to the hidden dangers of the dark web, Hank explains how everyday…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every part of life—including how we parent. Shane Hewitt speaks with Mohit Rajhans about the promises and pitfalls of using AI as a parenting tool. From offering advice to archiving family history, AI can help—but it also raises questions about truth, culture, and identity in a digital world. Together they…
Is the age of free speech online coming to an end? Shane Hewitt talks with Greg Fish, author of The Cyberpunk Survival Guide, about the growing wave of government-led web censorship in the name of “safety.” They explore why governments now believe they can finally rein in the internet, the risks this poses to open…
From smartphones to science fiction made real, Shane Hewitt and tech expert Kris Abel break down the latest in technology. Health Canada has just approved Google Pixel phones to use their built-in temperature sensor for personal health checks, making forehead scans part of everyday life. At the same time, Google’s Pixel 10 lineup is unveiled—featuring…
Shane Hewitt talks with Dino Ambrosi of Project Reboot about the real costs of screen time on youth and families. From social media addiction to the normalization of endless scrolling, Dino shares why kids often feel trapped in their habits and how visualizing time spent online can spark change. They explore the generational divide in…
Shane Hewitt talks with Brent Franson, founder and CEO of Death Clock, the AI-powered app that estimates life expectancy and helps users reclaim time through healthier living. They explore the philosophy behind knowing your mortality, why awareness of time left can inspire better choices, and how technology can push us toward longevity rather than complacency….
Your child’s first steps, birthday, or school concert—are those posts harmless, or are they shaping a digital footprint they’ll never control? Mohit Rajhans joins Shane to unpack the long-term consequences of sharing children’s images online, how AI quietly learns from our personal data, and why managing our own digital presence is a critical form of…
Shane Hewitt and tech journalist Carmi Levy fire up the time machine to 1998—a year that quietly shaped the future of tech. They revisit the release of Windows 98, an evolution that made PCs more stable, faster, and friendlier to new gadgets like DVD players. From there, they jump to Apple’s game-changing iMac launch, the…
Could the internet run without us clicking a thing?Greg Fish, author of the Cyberpunk Survival Guide, joins Shane to unpack his latest story on the rise of the “zero-click” internet—where algorithms, AI, and automated systems interact with each other more than with humans. They explore what this means for how we consume information, the hidden…