The Reboot

The Reboot

We’ve been hearing a LOT about how robots will soon take over our jobs, but can they do a radio show that talks about that? Join Sonal Rupani on Dubai Eye 103.8’s brand new show The Reboot where she'll decode web3, crypto, AI and everything that will dominate the future. Sonal will also make sure you’re across the latest gadgets, tech trends and also the latest from the world of sci-fi. The Reboot airs every Saturday at 12 PM on Dubai Eye 103.8.

Episodes

July 13, 2025 66 mins

A recruitment firm has deployed an AI agent that could interview thousands of applicants at once.

Aws Ismail, director at Marc Ellis joins Sonal and Zeena in the studio.

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Sonal speaks to Roger Graham, Founder of 28 Labs, who has developed an app in minutes - and he says, you can too.

It's called vibe coding - developing an app or website without knowing how to code. 
Plus, should we be worried about GPS jamming? Sonal finds out more from Jack Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ

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Daan tells us about the latest summer sales on gadgets, and shares a few hacks on how to do our groceries and get the best prices online. 

Plus. we learn about a new app where you can book therapy by the minute. 

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Abu Dhabi-based AI drug discovery company Insilico is developing drugs to cure certain cancers, faster and cheaper than the traditional method. 

And for the first time, this entire process is done in the UAE. 

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We give you a roundup of our gadget recommendations for traveling, and explore a UAE app that cures motion sickness.

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June 1, 2025 41 mins

01 Jun 2025. With the announcement of ambitious data centre Stargate coming to the UAE, headlines have been circulating about ChatGPT being free to users in the country. True or false? 


Finfluencers now have to register with the government. We get the thoughts of Uptin Saiidi, journalist and content creator.  


Plus, Tbreak Media Managing Director Abbas Jaffar Ali brings a cool gadget to the studio - the Sony Reon,...

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In this dynamic discussion, our panelists discussed how artificial intelligence will be embedded in the UAE's educational system. 

Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of American University of Sharjah

Alanood Aldhahar, Director Communications at AUS

Dr. Abdelrahman AlMahmoud, Director - Artificial Intelligence Office, under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)

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Sonal and Robbie reunite to talk about his golf venture: Proshop, an app that connects golf coaches around the world to those who want to improve their game. 

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Sonal and Zeena get the thoughts of Dubai doctors Dr. Ed Cody and Dr. Yassir Shafi, who say a growing number of patients are now depending on Chat GPT to diagnose their conditions.

Plus, Sonal investigates how brain organoids can power AI systems. Think Black Mirror. 

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Nikita Starov co-founded an app that acts as an AI fitness trainer that gives real time feedback.

Plus, The Reboot team dissects the latest tech stories and gadgets that can make your life easier.

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April 20, 2025 58 mins

20 Apr 2025. Sonal and team find out how Rentify can make it easier for tenants to make rent in the UAE. Plus, we discover some new AI gadgets and tools, including a platform the Sonal used to create a theme song for The Reboot. And finally, Chinese manufacturers are flooding tiktok to attract American buyers, to protest Trump's tariffs. 

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April 20, 2025 19 mins

20 Apr 2025. A recent drone race in Abu Dhabi saw autonomous drones win against those controlled by human pilots. Sonal and Zeena discuss real world applications with special guests from ASPIRE and FEDS Drone Academy. 

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April 13, 2025 50 mins

13 Apr 2025. The Reboot team are discussing why Trump paused tariffs on electronics, the latest Canva update, and a wealth management app for UAE residents. 

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13 Apr 2025. Sonal and Zeena discuss "Bad Influence", a Netflix documentary that looks into the life of a "kidfluencer", with experts educator Dr. Alison Burrows and Sneha John, a child and adolescent psychologist. 

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March 17, 2025 28 mins

16 Mar 2025. Sonal finds out how digital addiction affects the mind and body of a child from Dr. Dinesh Banur, Consultant and Chair of Pediatrics, Yas Clinic Khalifa City and Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center. She also speaks to mother Asha, who says the treatment saved her relationship with her teenage daughter.

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March 17, 2025 26 mins

16 Mar 2025. Gadget guy Daan gives us the lowdown on all the devices he checked out at MWC in Barcelona.

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March 2, 2025 33 mins

02 Mar 2025. Dubai-based Fiorenza tells us about her experience being catfished, while matchmaker Laaleen Sukhera and academic researcher Dr. Rita Sepulveda offer sound advice for singles meeting people online. 

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02 Mar 2025. Jad Sleiman created Lika Social to make it easier for friend groups and communities to plan their events and activities. Would you download this? 

And Jacky's COO Ashish Panjabi tells us about their scheme that allows gadget owners to trade in their devices to buy new ones, or drop them off to be recycled. 

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16 Feb 2025. Sonal and Zeena ask AI experts Brian de Francesca, founder of Ver2 and Sallyann della Casa, CEO of Gleac, what humans will do when AI takes over their jobs. 

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16 Feb 2025. UAE-based company XPANCEO is making augmented reality contact lenses that the founder says will eliminate the need not only for glasses, but all your devices including your smartphone. 

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