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Alexa Answers will let users provide answers to questions Amazon’s assistant can’t answer on its own. The system will use game mechanics to “reward” users whose answers come up often. Amazon says it will use a combination of algorithms and human editors, plus up and down votes, to ensure quality answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Credit card theft is a pretty big problem, but not many people would expect to become victims of a cashier’s photographic memory. That’s exactly what happened in Japan , when a retail store employee stole from customers using nothing but his mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is now down to the final two. Who will be crowned as the first Malaysian Champions League Food Winner? Also, we speak to Malaysian food entrepreneurs that has taken our local flavours to serve people from Korea, the UK and the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The closure of Speedy Video , Mid Valley is yet another side-effect of changing times. With physical media on the decline and digital content more prominent than ever, the way we consume content is vastly different compared to a decade ago. While the endurance of Speedy’s franchise is admirable, it’s also worth asking how stores like these can survive despite a market that no longer ne...

It’s getting pretty intense. The votes for the semifinalists are in, and if you thought the upsets in Round 1 were bad, you’ll need to brace yourself for the results of Round 2. Who will win the Battle For Makan? Well it may not be one of your favorites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was no real surprise that Apple launched three new phones at their annual event recently, what was a surprise was a lack of new features to those phones. Aside from an upgrade to the camera we didn’t really see innovation. As technology moves forward, what features would you like to see on the phones of the future? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whole Foods has released a new survey looking at what millennials want in a grocery store — and the summary might as well be: If you can’t beat them in prices, don’t join them; explain why you’re worth it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The battle begins! The Malaysian Food Champions League draw was launched yesterday as we head into Malaysia Day. Who will be crown the Malaysian Food Champion? The OG Nasi Lemak? The nightlife Ramly burger? Or the eastern underdog Sarawak Laksa? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will fast food be the first industry to implement complete automation ? With annual employee turnover rates reaching 150%, fast food could benefit greatly from removing the “human component” from their workforce. But just because they can, does it mean they should? And with cost and functionality still major factors, will fast food take that giant leap? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The sudden surge in (shockingly) realistic deepfake videos has been both entertaining and alarming. While it’s fun to see what Will Smith would have looked like as Neo from The Matrix, the potential for deepfake tech to cause harm and spread disinformation is worrying. Facebook, of all companies, has launched a Deepfake Challenge alongside Microsoft in an attempt to study and counter the eff...

Google collects a lot of data on its users, and now it’s finally using its powers for good. Instead of just serving you ads for things you don’t really need,, the company is going to start using its vast stores of collected data to tell you what the heck you want to watch on TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to apps like WhatsApp and Facebook, we now have the ability to be connected to every single neighbour on our street or apartment block. And while these apps are great for community building, there are definite downsides to them - from oversharing ‘Good Morning’ messages to neighbour-shaming. So does social media help make us more neighbourly, or is it working against us? See omn...

In today's Enterprise Biz Bytes, Richard Bradbury, Audrey Raj and Jeff Sandhu talk about:   0:41 - Net Neutrality 14:04 - Radio Station Battling With Ransomware 21:19 - Whatsapp Being Blocked In China 30:39 - Nigerian Phishing Scammers Steal More Than Just Money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new season of The Great British Baking Show debuted on Netflix this week in a form unusual for the streaming service—it’s being released one episode per week. So why did Netflix decide to release it like this as opposed to their normal release schedule? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood’s financial landscape is changing . The once-popular “popcorn flick” seems to be losing its place in release calendars that have become increasingly packed with massive blockbusters and event films. Strangely, the “little guys” seem to be taking up more real estate in cinemas, pushing your average mid-budget movie out even further. See omnystudio.com/listene...

A new season of The Great British Baking Show debuted on Netflix this week in a form unusual for the streaming service—it’s being released one episode per week. So why did Netflix decide to release it like this as opposed to their normal release schedule? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man who helped defeat Thanos couldn’t beat the trolls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just exactly how much data does google have? Well it turns out that they have data that you didn’t even think that they might have had - including that of dead relatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘PegLeg’ is a hard-drive that’s surgically inserted inside the leg of a person, allowing the host to stream content, movies, and even connect to other “legs” in the vicinity. Apparently this is the future of the “anti-internet”; an open-source network that is developed by the people and for the people, with body-enhancing modifications in tow. See omnystud...

Casual Fridays are happening almost every day in most workplaces. Workwear used to be fairly standard, but now there’s a lot more room for interpretation—and mistakes. How do you define “business casual” in 2019? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it boils down to what really matters to the workers in Malaysia, ‘attractive salary & benefits’ and a ‘healthy work-life balance’ remain the most important factors. However, Malaysia was the only market in Southeast Asia that ranked ‘strong management’ as a critical Employee Value Proposition when looking for an ideal employer. What exactly constitutes...

Last week, Enterprise presented a 5-part series showcasing entrepreneurs who have found their “Merdeka”. We spoke to them about their trials and tribulations, the battles they’ve faced, the blood and sweat, tears and of course money ... for their "My Merdeka" moment. Here we do a recap of this amazing series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook could soon start hiding the Like counter on News Feed posts to protect users’ from envy and dissuade them from self-censorship. Instagram is already testing this in 7 countries including Canada and Brazil, showing a post’s audience just a few names of mutual friends who’ve Liked it instead of the total number. The idea is to prevent users from destructively comparing the...

Life as a baby is so plugged in these days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apparently, drones aren’t the future of logistics that we once assumed they were. Limitations of the tech and its slow growth as a viable solution to last-mile delivery issues have dulled the appeal of drones , especially in the VC community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.