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JP Morgan Chase, the largest bank in the US, has started using AI to craft better, more effective ads . Apparently the use of algorithms and data analytics has produced copy and marketing material with a higher conversion rate than those written by their human counterparts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charging cables are more dangerous than you think. It’s common practice to borrow a co-worker’s charging cable when you’ve accidentally left yours at home. But it turns out in 2019, using a charging cable you’re not familiar with could be detrimental, if not destructive, to your electronic devices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education is a hot topic for us Malaysians at the moment, but have we been focusing on the wrong end of the spectrum? In France, a startup IT school is disrupting the education sector by organising a month-long coding test for students in hopes to fill up their 75,000 vacant IT jobs. Are we there yet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going off the grid is good for the soul — if you can survive the withdrawal symptoms . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an effort to better prepare for IR4.0 , the World Economic Forum (WEF) has signed a pledge with Netflix to conduct digital workshops in five key ASEAN markets. These workshops by the streaming giant will help people in the region upskill to tackle a more digital world, in terms of new creative content and media technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy (or a maniac, if you’ve seen The Shining). But is being too engaged with work really a bad thing? In the age of work-life fulfilment and the mythical “hustle”, isn’t being utterly dedicated to your work a positive? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 2019, and a $47 billion company is going public with an all-male board of directors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A resourceful teenager appeared to have taken the rise of increasingly powerful smart home devices to its logical conclusion – tweeting from her family’s smart fridge after her mother confiscated her phone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of people make supporting income by selling food out of their home kitchens. We rarely think of regulations and food safety practices that are (or should be) imposed on these businesses. On the flipside, will laws stifle a person’s ability to earn additional income? We look at a very unique case in New Jersey, and discuss if home cooks should follow certain regulations before sellin...

London-based fintech Flatfair, that lets landlords offer “deposit-free” renting to tenants, just raised $11 million in funding. It plans to invest the funds in building new features with “a focus on making renting fairer and more transparent for landlords and tenants.” Landlords love it. Tenants love it. Could this be the future of tenancy around the world? See omnystudio.c...

The Center For Humane Technology has one main goal - to reverse the effects of “human downgrading” caused by our overt dependency on tech. Tristan Harris, an ex-Google design ethicist, is concerned that the overabundance of tech in our lives has caused us to stop growing on a mental and emotional level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The packaging industry is one that is deemed as the 3rd largest industry in the world. Just think about it, almost everything is in a package and shipped in package and came out from the factory in a package. But does packaging have any influence on your buying behaviour? We dig deeper to see how businesses can tap into the power of packaging purchases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Ever wonder why Netflix shows look so good ? The streaming service has strict guidelines for technology and equipment used to film their homegrown content. Their benchmarks are so high that some Hollywood execs and camera-makers are offended, calling the service’s “elitist” demands a marketing ploy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huawei claims more people around the world will potentially be living with robots in just six years time. The new extended family, which will be made possible by AI, 5G and other hi-tech advances, does not sound as far-fetched as it once seemed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The average age of entrepreneurs is around 40 years old. But as they say, success can come at any age. So could the next generation of entrepreneurs perhaps be seniors above the age of 65? One company in the US certainly believes so by empowering them with the tools they need to succeed in today’s digital age. Have we abandoned them too soon? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

The hustle. The grind. Whatever you call it, being constantly busy has been glorified for ages - and it isn’t helping productivity at the workplace. Being constantly busy doesn’t just stifle creativity, it creates a feeling of burnout within a short amount of time. Here’s how you can get more done, without always being busy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much happiness does material wealth bring? Some of the wealthiest people in the world claim that financial gain isn’t what’s important in life , but finances are what make or break people on the other end of the wealth spectrum. Ultimately, when does materialism stop being important in life? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uber just posted the biggest loss in its history. It has turned into "the magical money burning machine," says one analyst – and to turn things around, it needs to expand into industries where customers are more loyal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers from Checkpoint have demonstrated how, with a new tool, text within quoted WhatsApp messages could be modified completely to convey a different message. While Facebook doesn’t think it’s a big deal at the expense of privacy, researchers believe it’s a flaw that needs to be fixed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Premier League season kicks off this weekend and with it, the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) . Most people will have seen VAR at the World Cup, but it will work slightly differently in the Premier League. Here’s everything you need to know about VAR ahead of its Premiership debut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump took a swipe at video games recently for creating a culture that celebrates violence. But research indicates that, if anything, it’s the opposite. So have video games in any way affected your behaviour? Has FarmVille made you grow plants in your backyard or GTA made you want to steal cars? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if some shows came with a 24-hour time limit between episodes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a study released by US-based mobile access technology company Kisi that compared data on work intensity, institutional support, legislation, and liveability across 40 cities, Kuala Lumpur came 40th out of 40. But why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever encountered a passenger on an airplane that decided to remove their shoes and make themselves feel comfortable like it’s their own living space? Or a couple that just can’t stop talking in a cinema? Why do people behave weirdly in public spaces and how do you deal with it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To resist surveillance brought about by facial recognition technology, Polish design studio Noma has created a new type of jewellery. Taking the form of a mask, the piece called "Incognito" , protects the wearer from facial recognition algorithms used with modern cameras installed in public spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.