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Just days after Google’s decision to stop supporting Huawei’s devices came as a massive blow to the Chinese tech giant, news of ARM - a massive processor-maker for mobile devices - issuing a memo to halt all work with Huawei threatens to severely hurt the company’s business even further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not in the mood for a chatty driver? Uber is giving its customers the option to avoid small talk during their ride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alphabet Inc’s Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services except those publicly available via open source licensing, in a blow to the Chinese technology company that the U.S. government has sought to blacklist around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After decades of competition between Microsoft and Sony on a gaming front, the rival companies have decided that if they’re to take on newcomers (albeit powerhouses) Google and Amazon, they’ll need to band together to create a cloud gaming platform of their own . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s parliament last week overwhelmingly voted in favour of controversial legislation that gives the authorities sweeping new powers to order the correction or removal of online content. The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act will come into force in the next few weeks, enabling the government to order the removal of content considered to be “falsehoods”...

Researchers at MIT have created an AI-enabled headset that translates silent thoughts into speech. The implications that this device can read internal speech vibrations are enormous: For people who can’t speak out loud due to illness or injury, AlterEgo might return their ability to communicate in real time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you work remotely and don’t want to log more hours at your neighborhood coffee shop, a new app connects you with another local option : your neighbour’s living room. Codi, a new startup launching soon, turns apartments and houses into temporary, affordable coworking spaces during the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you smeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel, what The Rock is cooking? That’s cheese made from celebrities armpits, toes and ears. Strange but thankfully it’s only for an art exhibition. However, how often have you bought something strange in the past that puts a smile on your face? Behind every weird purchase you’ve made, there's a science to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

It’s a pretty weird technological circle, but in the future, we may need to mentor AI platforms on how to mentor others. There are many benefits to having AI mentors, but first we’ll have to figure out how to properly get there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wikipedia has an article listing a slew of websites blocked in mainland China. The latest entry: Wikipedia. China has expanded its ban on Wikipedia to block the community-edited online encyclopedia in all available languages according to BBC reports. An earlier enforced ban barred Internet users from viewing the Chinese version, as well as the pages for sensitive search terms such as the Dalai Lam...

At some point in our lives, we meet someone who just helps us ‘understand’ the way something works. They could be a teacher, a coach, a relative or someone else. WHo was this person for you, and what did they teach you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you stay productive and grounded during a hectic day? We offer up some solutions . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we often hear about coworking spaces for young working adults, Senior Planet has decided to go in a slightly unique direction by filling a gap in the market and designing a coworking space for senior citizens . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of all the distractions that come with working in an office, the biggest is not the room temperature or the traffic sounds from outside. It’s ourselves - or is it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the arguments for and against facial recognition continues to rage on, one city in the US is leaning towards banning the surveillance method altogether, calling the tech creepy and too intrusive for mainstream use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing awareness of environmental and workers’ issues, as well as intense competition from online brands, are contributing to a dip in demand for fast fashion. But do enough people really care to make a lasting difference ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While some companies in the Silicon Valley are showing their commitment to the environment by offsetting the carbon footprint of their employees, we discuss how Malaysian companies are doing their part to reduce emissions and be more eco-friendly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much does it cost to be lonely in a city of millions of people? Coworking spaces, friendship apps, and adult dorms are selling human connection - at a premium . And they’re doing big business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard is widely admired as a true visionary among CEOs. And when he was asked about the one thing he would do to create the best possible workplace today, he said he would hire more moms. Here’s why . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out the qualities that make a great mother make a fantastic entrepreneur as well. Also, we chat to Lisette Scheers of Nala Designs and Michelle Ho of Kinder Soaps about their experiences; how they feel about the term “mumpreneur” and what Mother’s Day means to them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nike has been experimenting heavily with augmented reality for a few years now, and the company is continuing to work on new experiences powered by the technology. The sportswear giant is now introducing Nike Fit , a feature that uses a combination of computer vision, scientific data, artificial intelligence and recommendation algorithms to scan your feet and find the right shoe fit for you. See o...

Long nights are perfect for games and banter over hot cups of coffee, but unless Bran went forward in time to bring the Mother of Dragons a piping hot espresso, this giant-sized production gaffe on Game Of Thrones might have actually given Starbucks millions, if not billions, in free advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year on, we look back at the performance of PH when it comes to conducting business here in Malaysia. We look at it from a business owner perspective as well as from the consumer. And as usual, we have input from some of our entrepreneur friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when traditional retail in an area is failing, but online retail is flourishing? You turn malls in warehouses and logistic centres to cope with the shift, at least that’s what Amazon are doing across the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google made “security and privacy” the overarching theme at this year’s I/O developer conference, going so far as to seemingly put control of data back in the hands of Google’s consumers and users. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.