EisnerAmper Podcast
Tech Talk
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
Drones, a Farmer’s New Best Friend?
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
TechTalk takes a look at Aerobotics, that is using drones to help farmers in South Africa. This promising technology can help increase crop yields by gathering valuable data on disease, pests, droughts, fertilization and more.
Wednesday Jun 06, 2018
3D Printing and IP Issues
Wednesday Jun 06, 2018
Wednesday Jun 06, 2018
In this episode of the Dave and Dave show, we look at a 3D-printed housing community for needy families in El Salvador. We discuss who’s involved, what the goals are, some of the attached business issues, and how this could be a technological game-changer for affordable housing, the homeless, those impacted by disaster and others.
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
At-Home Genetic Testing Goes Beyond Just DNA
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
TechTalk looks at 23andMe’s DNA test-taking kit and its recent approval by the FDA to scan for certain breast cancer genes. We examine the possibilities and limitations, where the market is headed, and what it means for the biotech industry and its business advisors.
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Amazon Stays Busy
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
The TechTalk examines a few interesting things Amazon is up to on its march toward global e-tail domination, such as its choosing a city for its new headquarters, its foray into health care, Amazon Go and more.
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
Apple Watch EKG
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
This episode of TechTalk covers a unique, FDA-approved EKG device for the Apple Watch. We’ll discuss the science and the business behind this promising new technology, as well as how the market for smart watches is doing.
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
Technology Potpourri
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
In this final TechTalk podcast of 2017, we examine a few of the technology headlines that caught our attention toward the end of the year. In this “potpourri” episode, Dave Katz, senior manager in EisnerAmper’s Technology and Life Sciences practice, discusses net neutrality, the data hack at Uber and some misbehaving drones. Dave also gives us a taste of what might be on the podcast menu for 2018.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
Is AI Destined to Replace Fund Managers?
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
In this episode of TechTalk, we talk about the debut of the world’s first ETF powered by artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss the technology behind it, if it impacts a fund’s expense ratio and, most importantly, how it’s performing.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Looking into Facial Recognition Technology
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
The iPhone X has put a renewed spotlight on facial recognition technology. EisnerAmper senior audit manager Dave Katz gives us a little history on this unique type of technology, some of the underlying privacy and security issues, what the market looks like and which companies are leading the charge.
Friday Sep 29, 2017
Supersonic Air Travel Coming Back with a Boom
Friday Sep 29, 2017
Friday Sep 29, 2017
In this episode of “The Dave & Dave Show,” we discuss the technology and financing issues related to the possible return of supersonic air travel. Which financial heavyweights are behind tech companies such as Boom and Aerion? What does today’s market look like for this type of air travel? And can these start-ups navigate the many challenges faced by supersonic airplane pioneer Concorde?
Friday Sep 01, 2017
Is Roomba Vacuuming Up Data on Your Home?
Friday Sep 01, 2017
Friday Sep 01, 2017
EisnerAmper Senior Audit Manager Dave Katz discusses iRobot’s Roomba automated vacuum collecting more than just dirt. There was a report that the robot vacuum would collect customer household data and offer it to technology companies to enhance internet of things devices. Dave tells us how and what type of information is being collected, potential data privacy and security issues, and iRobot’s response to consumer concerns.