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

January 18, 2026 42 mins

That's the question we put to veteran journalist Michael Jabri-Pickett, who led newsrooms in the UAE for decades, before setting up his digital news platform called This is Dubai. 

Plus: Zeena speaks to Merri Tuule Auer, whose therapy records got leaked online in a nationwide hacking incident involving a Finnish psychotherapy provider. 

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Sonal, Zeena and Daan tell us about their favourite launches at CES.

Plus: What does the Oura Sleep Study say about our sleeping habits in the UAE?

And we download an app called Save Me, where we can find half-price food items.

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December 7, 2025 43 mins

Sonal tries our hyperbaric oxygen therapy  a unique treatment for different conditions  - and discusses her experience with Zeena. 

Does it boost brain health and help us live longer? 

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Sonal, Daan and Zee have a long list of gift suggestions - from high-ed gadgets, to fun "stocking stuffers". 

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Sonal, Daan and Zee explore how AI-generated creative content such as ads, movies and TV series affect the industry, and viewers' preferences. 

Alex Rodigues, Head of Creative AI Content at Saatchi & Saatchi, and Uptin Saiidi, journalist and content creator, weigh in on the issue.

Plus, Sonal and Zee dine at Woohoo, a restaurant that boasts a menu created by an AI Chef. 

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Sonal, Daan and Zee explore different gadgets that help people find their keys, drink enough water and even take their vitamins on time. 

Plus, we explore an app that helps hiring managers hire faster and better candidates, thanks to AI. 

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Sonal and Zeena look into the world of peer-to-peer surveillance, as more people resort to apps to monitor their other halves. 

Cybersecurity expert Andrew McLachlan and International Matchmaker Christiana Maxion tell us what could go wrong for those who use these platforms. 

Plus, we hear from lawyer Ammar El Banna.

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November 9, 2025 41 mins

Neo's new robot promises to do all your chores, but there's a catch ...

Would Sonal, Daan and Zee consider using it? 

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October 28, 2025 38 mins

Are we in a heavy AI Bubble, and is it going to burst? 
Sonal and Zeena are joined by AI startup founders David Reche and Mudassir Nazir who weigh in.

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Sonal, Daan and Zee test Honor's latest unbreakable phone. Will it shatter, or impress? 
Plus. new gadget reviews, including Samsung's answer to Apple's Vision Pro.

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Live from Expand North Star at Dubai Harbour, the world’s largest startup event by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy.

Saeed Al Gergawi on Dubai’s growing startup ecosystem, Mario SckAIhiano Lo Moriello of CASABOT on “AI homes,” and Khalid AlAwadhi of Remal on empowering home-grown innovators.

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October 12, 2025 34 mins

Tired of AI chatbots giving you the runaround? Meet HELPDESK, the app bringing back real human support when you need it most. Founder Mohamed Al-Sabagh explains how it works and why it might just be the antidote to automated frustration. Plus, Sonal & our resident tech guru Daan rounds up this week’s biggest stories in tech.

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September 28, 2025 43 mins

Sonal, Zee and Daan get to the bottom of the iPhone 17's "scratchgate" issue.

Plus, an app that lets you network better at events called Matchable. 

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September 14, 2025 40 mins

Arabic is one of the world’s most spoken languages, but can technology keep up with its complexity, diversity, and dialects? Sonal and Zeena speak to Chris and Anthony, founders of Aralects, an app that promises to make learning Arabic "stick". They also hear from Dr. Raf Fatani, GM of Amazon Alexa Arabic.

The Reboot is live from the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries

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August 31, 2025 37 mins

Sonal and Zeena find out how ChatGPT recommends your business or name to users.

They also discover a platform that aims to digitise all receipts, and find out how we can teach our children ethics in AI.

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Sonal and Zeena catch up with journalist and content creator Uptin Saiidi about the latest tech news. 

Techie Kevin Sebastian also joins them to chat retro gadgets.

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July 28, 2025 27 mins

We look into the world of human-AI relationships, and find out why some people choose to marry machines over fellow humans. The intersection of health and technology is also on the agenda, as well as a platform that connects potential lovers through their browser history.

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We're looking at the latest smartphones, including Samsung's latest ultra-thin foldable. Camping gear is also on the gadget list, as well as an app that lets you meet people and make valuable connections, no matter where you are in the world. 

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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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