Enterprise Explores

In many tech companies, allowing employees working from home is a perk that conveys the employers trust. In China, where companies used to lots of face time with employees were suddenly forced to switch to working from home, many workers are having to prove they’re not slacking off . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As seen with the Covid-19 outbreak, pandemics can be a frightening, sobering time for people all around the world. Because of past outbreaks, countries have learned how to be more preventive with the spread of the virus. Therefore, it only makes sense that AI, with its ability to study millions of data points in mere seconds, could be the key to preventing similar future outbreaks even before they...

Across a normally bustling nation of 1.4 billion people, some streets now lie empty and most restaurants closed as China's coronavirus quarantine push drags on. While citizens have been stuck inside as schools, cinemas, bars and gyms remain closed, some have found creative ways to combat isolation and boredom by exercising and socialising in the online world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

For the last 20 or so years, workers in Sweden have enjoyed an unusual perk – a statutory right to take six months off and start their own business . The Right to Leave to Conduct a Business Operation Act is one of a series of rights afforded to Swedish employees, allowing them to take time off to study or care for a family member. It’s also one of the reasons the country’s capit...

In this season of love, Pizza Hut Malaysia has decided to go extra ‘cheesy’ with surprise romantic deliveries - to their competitors! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dating apps have become the default way for millennials and beyond to meet. Sort of. But like any other social media platform, dating apps come with their fair share of risks and data privacy concerns. As Vox’s Recode explores, our favorite matchmaking platforms might not be as secure as we think they are . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While most people will be busy gazing into their loved ones’ eyes this Valentine’s Day, a slew of companies will be busy gazing into their earnings.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eighty-one years ago, a broadcast of Orson Welles’s War of the Worlds supposedly caused mass hysteria in America, as listeners thought martians had invaded New Jersey. There are varying accounts of the controversial incident, and it remains a topic of fascination, even today. Back when Welles’s fictional martians attacked, broadcast radio was considered a state-of-the-art technology. A...

The Chinese government has made saving jobs a major priority as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts businesses and sends shockwaves across the world's second biggest economy. Now some of the most prominent companies in China are taking in displaced workers to help cushion the blow.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No interviews, no background checks, no drug tests. When there is a job available, just answer three yes-or-no questions and the job is yours. It’s a new philosophy called “open hiring” —and it works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Parasite sweeps the awards and widens its pop culture footprint, tourists in South Korea are talking what’s called the “Parasite walking tour”. While this normally doesn’t bode well for those locations in terms of sustainability, walking around the film’s locations might actually teach willing participants a thing or two about Parasite’s message. See omnystud...

Despite the best money-saving practices, sometimes the most practical way to keep up with the costs of living is to increase your income. For some Malaysians, that could mean creating a side income stream. For those of us who can’t expend that sort of time or energy, it could mean having to rely on a high-paying job. If you’re looking for your first job, thinking of making a career swi...

After winning the Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit at the 2020 Oscars, director Taika Waititi - best known for his work on Thor: Ragnarok - attended a press interview to discuss his win. However, talking about his win was the last thing he did. Instead, the director set his sights on Apple's butterfly keys . During the interview, he was asked: "What should writers be asking for in the next...

While the world focuses on streaming services going to war with one another, audio-only Spotify continues to build its podcast empire by acquiring bigger and better content creators. Recently, Spotify made a bid for Bill Simmons’ The Ringer network - a platform with top-notch shows and an avid, loyal fanbase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve seen VR technology used in a variety of incredible ways, but nothing quite as extraordinary as bringing the dead back to life . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The empathy economy is booming, and understandably so. Empathy is, in theory, the perfect antidote to the anger, tension, and world-weariness that so many people currently feel. The logical thinking goes: If everyone put themselves in another person’s shoes, they’d be able to see things differently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has your Twitter or Instagram ever been hacked? Well you’re not alone. Ironically, Facebook’s social media platforms were recently hacked by a notorious group who were trying to prove a point - that Facebook’s security may be tough, but there are other ways to attack the social media giant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman thought she was winning a brand new Toyota, when in fact she won a “toy Yoda” . Now she’s suing the people behind the contest for fraud. As hilarious as that sounds, we discuss the legal implications behind a prank like this, as well as the nature of contests and giveaways in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contests and giveaways are great ways to give your brand a much-needed boost in terms of marketing points. But, it’s important to know the difference between the two, and what can be done to increase your likelihood of turning entrants into staying customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk sending crash dummy Starman in a Tesla Roadster to space might innocently be one of the weirdest things to happen in this generation. But after two years of exploring infinity and beyond, where exactly is our favorite space tourist and his fancy vehicle? Turns out, there’s a way to find out. Kind of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the future, people will want all the benefits of modern technology but without all the cluttered and complex gadgetry that we have today. This is according to Christine MacNulty , a tech forecaster and presenter of ‘Tomorrow’s World’ in 1989. Just how far off are we from predictions 30 years ago? We find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, there have been a number of predictions that by the year 2020, the majority of Millennials will no longer be in an office job, instead choosing the life of a freelancer . Why would this generation leave a cushy, guaranteed paycheck from a corporate career to go and do odd jobs and contracted work on their own? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A YouTuber faked his girlfriend’s death for views . Now they’re having a very public breakup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 2014, Salon wrote a piece about “Invisibles” , ie people who lead a rich and fulfilling life without the fame and popularity that so many others crave. As more and more “content creators” go out of their way to gain notoriety, it’s important to reflect on pieces like Salon’s to gauge the importance of fame and popularity to one’s business.  &n...

We’re at a point in history where almost every detail of our lives is being documented, whether we want it to be or not. How much control over what is being shared in the office or on social media do we really have any more? Has the documentation of our lives become an ‘opt out’ situation rather than an ‘opt in’? And when does sharing become over-sharing ? See omnystu...