Enterprise Explores

Why was TikTok the second-most downloaded app in the world in 2019? What exactly is the appeal of this short-form video-based social media platform for the members of Generation Z? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you took a video game with an obsessively cultish following and made it the basis for a reality TV show?    That’s what Electronic Arts, the video game publishing behemoth, recently did with one of its most popular titles, The Sims, a game that first became a phenomenon over 20 years ago when it gave players the ability to build and personalize worlds and populate them with...

The travel and tourism industries were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but as restrictions begin to slowly loosen for leisure trips, the question of business travelling and how companies need to reassure their employees regarding health and safety is still up in the air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech giants Google and Apple are rolling out COVID-19 exposure notifications to help with contact tracing and alerting people if they’ve been exposed to an infection. The tools aren’t widespread yet, but both companies are testing viability in a few US cities.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses in Johor Baru are taking a major hit without the usual support of Singaporeans or Malaysians returning from the island republic because of the stringent border controls brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flying cars have been symbols of a far-and-advanced future for the longest time. Slowly but surely, we’re figuring out ways to make those flying cars a reality. Now, a Toyota-backed venture has test drove its own flying car with some very promising results.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The youth are leading revolutions everywhere; from Greta Thunberg's fight for the environment to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students’ gun-control activism. Here in Malaysia, that movement is beginning with the announcement of Syed Saddiq’s new political platform and potential future party of young, multiracial, tech-savvy leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Online scams have been around ever since the internet went mainstream. From chain mail to complex scam mechanisms, these attempts to swindle information, money, or both have evolved over time. We discuss why some scams are so convincing , and how people can arm themselves against these ever-mutating techniques so they don’t fall prey to criminals online.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Walmart and Microsoft might seem like an unlikely partnership to acquire TikTok’s U.S. assets, but until very recently the retailer had other plans . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fashion industry wasn’t exactly in tip-top shape before the pandemic. Struggling to create new trends or even keep up with younger consumers who demanded sustainable ones, it was only a matter of time before fashion found itself in this situation . What happens to fashion as we know it when the need to dress up all the time doesn’t exist anymore? See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

COVID-19 and the subsequent social distancing measures have propelled consumers to behave and think differently. Overnight, consumers have become more careful with how they spend their money, where they spend their money and the platforms they use to make their daily purchases and transactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the importance of contact tracing cannot be denied during this time, a lot of concern has been raised regarding personal data management on these apps. Hence, the government has now assured the public that all contact tracing data will be destroyed six months after the end of the MCO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gone are the days when interns were hired to merely fetch lunch and do menial work. Modern businesses now understand that in order to move forward, it’s best to tap into specific skills that come naturally to different ages and demographics within their workforce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia-based fintech company JurisTech have announced that it has acquired personal finance company iMoney for an undisclosed amount. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s understandable to accept every request in the workplace. You might think that saying yes to everything that is asked of you will get you liked and accepted. You want to prove your value, show your worth, be a team player, get a foothold in the office and be indispensable. But you can only do so much. Learn how to say no. Stop being a people pleaser, and still win. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Wear a mask, wash your hands, sanitize regularly, and don’t lick your fingers! With everything that’s going on in the world, KFC has decided to drop its “finger lickin’ good” slogan to reflect the times we’re in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sayings like “keep your chin up” and “find the silver lining” have proven to be helpful in times of trouble. However, as the world struggles through COVID-19, these methods of finding positivity can feel a little out of touch or even forced, leading to the issue of toxic optimism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you wander around some streets in San Francisco, you might come across a white fridge with paintings of garlic and carrots on the outside. Inside you’ll find that it’s full of juice, cartons of eggs, loaves of bread and a drawer full of fresh vegetables. All for the taking, at no cost.    The fridge was set up by Cheetah , a wholesale grocery delivery startup, as a way to...

The diamond industry has dealt with controversy and stigma over the last couple of decades with news of unethical mining and questionable practices that violate human rights becoming a topic of debate and discussion. As younger consumers demand more transparency with their purchases, jewelry companies like Tiffany & Co. are spearheading a movement to disclose every detail of their diamonds so...

If you were to look at many of the stock photo sites and type in “entrepreneurial child” - you might see images of kids helming lemonade stands, wearing a cute business suit, or looking over a chart on a PC screen. These kids exist. In reality.   But it does raise a question , did these kids choose to be an entrepreneur - or was their destiny decided for them by someone else, like...

Gone are the days of the to-do list . It’s all about working on your priorities. But with all the distractions in the world—social media feeds, kids, new podcast episodes, kids again—our priorities can often be shelved without us even realizing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s painfully common, but very much preventable. Hundreds of kids around the world have died of heatstroke after being left in hot cars, just like the 4-year old in Sungai Petani last week. We discuss what Tesla is doing to make sure no kids are inadvertently left behind in hot cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often do you check Google Reviews before going to a new restaurant? The way we gauge a place’s quality has changed over the last decade, with online platforms informing us if that new pizza joint is worth the 30-minute drive. Yet, many businesses seem to underestimate the value of online reviews. What can they do to garner better feedback from their customers ? See omnystudio.com/listene...

Calling Apple a tech giant is now an understatement. It has become the first US company to exceed the $2 Trillion threshold, making it a landmark brand in the consumer-tech space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College student Liam Porr used A.I. to create a fake blog that can generate news under a fake name.   He initially created it as a fun experiment, but one of his posts reached the number one spot on Hacker News – a website that talks about all things security, A.I., and how to protect yourself on the internet.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.