Enterprise Explores

IBM, one of the first tech companies to invest in Cyberjaya, has announced it is shutting down its Global Delivery Centre in the city after seven years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online shopping has risen strongly during the pandemic, but this has also meant a big increase in the number of items being sent back because they don't fit, or aren't as expected. A number of tech firms are helping retailers deal with these higher returns levels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a Trump-branded social network a viable concept? Will it be censored, self-regulated and allow anonymous signups? How would the former US President fund the social media company, if advertisers adopt a “watch and see approach”? We discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is reportedly looking to start his own social network in the next two to three months, after being booted from Twitter and suspended from YouTube and Facebook for spewing misinformation and, arguably, inciting a riot at the Capitol earlier this year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter released a survey this month to seek public input on the enforcement actions on world leaders who break the platform’s posting rules and community guidelines; but where does the responsibility really lie, and at what point should social media cut off rule-breaking world leaders ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you pay RM35 for a box of eggs? What if the eggs were slow-cooked to perfection and served with Dashi and spring onions? That’s Adrian Lau’s proposition, and apparently it’s getting him 40 - 50 orders per week. We speak to Adrian about his onsen egg business, creating a single-texture yolk, and using word of mouth as a viable marketing tactic. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

The move is a significant concession to the realities of the pandemic, even as organizers remain determined to hold the Games this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook is considering launching a version of its popular photo social media platform, Instagram, for children under the age of 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out worldwide, a significant number of people are still unsure about signing up for their doses. This is largely due to misinformation. Malaysia’s own vaccine signup rate is alarmingly low, which will have a direct impact on our resilience against the pandemic. What can be done to streamline this information, and what is the role of big tech in...

After months of being isolated in remote working arrangements, a return to the office could be a welcome change . But the honeymoon might be over quickly as employees adjust to the traditional nine-to-five workweek and loss of flexibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s no secret that cinemas have had a tough time in the last year. However, things are slowly starting to look better as cinemas begin to multitask - offering the chance to book out entire halls to watch movies and, wait for it, play videogames on gigantic screens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been more than a year since COVID-19 was officially declared a global pandemic and our lives all changed forever. But change isn’t always entirely bad, and there were quite a few silver linings that the past year has brought us, too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysian musicians are turning to live streamed performances to sustain their income while in-real-life performances are still out of the question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are still telling us that email is obsolete , that it can be replaced by Slack, Teams, or Google Chat. Some folks swear they can do more over instant messaging.  Or, even better, some proclaim Zoom, Google Hangouts Meet, are the future. Please. Enough already. We were using email in the 1970s, and we'll still be using it in the 2070s.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Email is such a default tool for communication in the workplace that we often don’t think about the etiquette of using it. Compassionate email culture can help remove unnecessary frustration when communicating via email. Proper understanding of what is considered courteous, and what’s not, can foster a culture of empathy and professionalism, all via text. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

TikTok will make personalised ads the default starting on April 15 , where you’ll have to actively opt out if you want to only receive general ads not based on your app activity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monetizing YouTube videos isn’t just a hobby. For many, it’s a lucrative source of income. Because of this, digital fees and tax is still a vague concept in many regions. However, YouTubers in Malaysia (and all over the world) will have to start paying US tax up to 30% starting later this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clubhouse, the invite-only audio chat app that has enamored the tech industry elite, is on the lookout for influencers. Because what social media app can be without influencers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children who don't have a habit of listening to their parents might be happy about what that means for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CV entries need not always be entirely corporate or academic; perhaps your hours logged on Call of Duty, Fortnite, or Minecraft could have also given you many skills to add to your resumé. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is money anymore? As NFTs send the market, crypto and otherwise, into a frenzy, inventor, space explorer, and overall wealthy person Elon Musk has composed a generic techno song and is selling it as a NFT . Time will tell what this tune sells for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no denying that the existence of food delivery platforms like Grab and FoodPanda made business during MCOs and lockdowns possible in the region, but business doesn’t mean profit. With steep partner fees imposed on smaller F&B players, are food delivery companies creating a monopoly around the F&B scene, thereby harming the very people they’re supposed to be empowe...

Milo may be a staple part of Malaysian food culture, but it only gained popularity in Japan in 2020. Since then, the familiar malty, chocolaty beverage has become a craze - so much so that Nestle ran out of supply for a while. Now, a Milo kiosk has been spotted in a Tokyo train station, sending Japanese social media into a frenzy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ending the COVID-19 pandemic is a herculean task, and the people on the frontlines are going to need all the help they can get. On that note, Japanese research institute RIKEN has just launched the world’s most powerful supercomputer called Fugaku  - and it’s about to join the fight against the virus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auction house Christie’s recently listed its first digital art sale and first auction accepting cryptocurrency , specifically Ether (ETH). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.