Tech Talk

The Malaysian life insurance market is poised for substantial growth, as recent studies forecast gross written premiums (GWP) to reach an impressive US$15.9 billion by 2027 (about 22.3% growth from 2022 GWP of US$13.1 billion). However, along with the promising growth in premiums, there is also concern of a potential rise in fraudulent claims. Allianz statistics reveal that motor insurance claims...

Human NPCs, phubbing your partner and AI influencers fail to out-weird Elon Musk’s latest X-rated escapade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke Wenig, the Director of Machine Learning Practice at Databricks, will be sharing her insights on the future of machine learning. Since joining Databricks in 2016, she has been instrumental in shaping the company's machine learning strategies, leading a team of data scientists and engineers in developing large-scale, production-grade machine learning pipelines. Fluent in Mandarin and a co-aut...

In a world where everything is rated, what value do those ratings have? And how are they driving generational change in our attitude to work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As digital technologies rise and sensitive data increasingly goes online, the threat of cyberattacks grows. Predicted cybercrime costs for 2023 reach $8 trillion, spiking to $10.5 trillion by 2025. Amidst this backdrop, we hear from Abbas Kudrati, Microsoft Asia’s Chief Cybersecurity Advisor. We shed light on the global and Malaysian cybersecurity situation, AI's pivotal role in security, and Micr...

What do exit surveys for exes, a global glitter shortage, red coloured green screens and the brain patterns of lonely people have in common? They’re all extremely weird. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up with the AWS CXO Coffee Club event, Born From Retail, Built For Retailers that took place at the end of May this year. This event aimed to underscore the significance of data analytics in both online and offline businesses, especially in the retail industry. The focus was on supply chain and delivery management, tackling the difficulties encountered by smaller retailers with multiple syst...

As science pushes the boundaries of physics with gravitational waves, social media pushes the boundaries of tweeting. In Japan, they’re regrowing teeth. Teeth wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xendit is a fintech firm offering payment solutions to businesses across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. It caters to SMEs, e-commerce startups, and large enterprises, enabling them to accept various forms of payments, disburse payroll, and run marketplaces. Known for its speed, simplicity, and 24/7 customer support, Xendit is addressing the fragmented payment l...

As Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg plan the world’s most lucrative cage fight over their respective Twitter-style plans, a new generation of app builders is plotting their demise with the Fediverse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does technology make us dumb? Has the Internet made us less smart? Will AI only make the problem worse? Or are we underestimating our own intelligence? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a climate of rising inflation and potential recession, small and medium businesses (SMBs) are facing the tough task of balancing cost optimisation with innovation. Cloud technologies are playing a key role, offering a path to data management efficiency and business model transformation. We speak with Gunish Chawla, Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Managing Director for Mid-Market Enterprise and SMB,...

Apple’s Vision Pro may have ushered in an age of spatial computing. But how well is the company poised to profit from it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boost may have started out as a homegrown e-wallet in Malaysia, but today it's a regional full spectrum fintech player in Southeast Asia offering a suite of solutions within its holistic fintech ecosystem. On top of that, Boost is also venturing into digital banking space locally, alongside its consortium partner RHB Bank. In this edition of Tech Talk, we speak with Eric Chong, the CEO of Boost Bi...

Artificial Intelligence chatbots, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, are gaining significant attention for their innovative abilities in content generation and customer service. Recently, Microsoft announced its integration of the AI chatbot into their search engine, further promoting the importance of this technology. Chatbots are gaining traction in Asia Pacific, especially on ecommerce platforms. Predicted...

The use of ChatGPT in education is a contentious issue, with proponents arguing that it can increase productivity and provide access to information, while opponents raise concerns about academic dishonesty and over-reliance on the technology. There are also debates around fairness and equality in education. Turnitin is a global leader in academic integrity solutions and has recently introduced a n...

This week we dive into an AI-powered Mattsplained Extended Universe (MEU) to discuss an alternative to Large Language Models, look at some of the therapeutic uses of the technology and explore its environmental impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HandPlus Robotics, a promising startup with its R&D centre in Malaysia, is creating a significant impact in the robotics industry. Having emerged successful from the Amazon Robotics Challenge and DHL Robotics Challenge, the company has deployed over 15 robots to eight clients in just two years, earning nearly $2 million in revenue. They specialise in 'dynamic picking' problems, with robots int...

This week we’re looking at electronic skin, cola’s effect of salty snacks and a house made from recycled diapers. PS: Matt's new favourite music: Cold Touch - Kito ft GrimesAI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you're scrolling through your favourite website or app, have you ever stopped to wonder how quickly and seamlessly all that data is being delivered to you? In today's fast-paced world, we expect everything to be instantaneous, especially when it comes to the Internet. But with the increasing demand for personalisation and security, companies often struggle to deliver fast and seamless online...

Today we look at a parasitic worm that battles diabetes, an injectable robot that places electrodes on the brain and some more weird stuff about AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In April last year, Malaysia was catapulted into the global limelight as its Central Bank announced the country’s first ever digital banking licences for 5 successful applicants. The Boost-RHB Consortium led by Boost, a leading Southeast-Asian fintech arm of Axiata, emerged as one of the winners and now all eyes are on the soon-to-be digital bank pioneer. To discuss Boost's foray into digital bank...

In this fourth and final episode of Tech Talk in collaboration with CelcomDigi, Afiz Abdullah, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of CelcomDigi, delves into the transformative power of 5G and AI Surveillance on critical infrastructure. Afiz shares CelcomDigi's dedication to digitalisation, spotlighting environmental gains, robust expansion, and competitive edge. Explore the company's strategic alli...

Is your skin ageing you? New research suggests that rather than being an effect of ageing, it’s the wrinkles that are causing us to age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this third episode of Tech Talk in collaboration with CelcomDigi, Afiz Abdullah, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of CelcomDigi, discusses the transformative impact of 5G technology on Malaysia's public sector. Afiz highlights how 5G can revolutionise areas such as public safety, e-government services, smart city management, healthcare, and education by enabling more efficient and effective se...