Enterprise Explores

Looking at the stats from the last three major sales in September (9.9), November (11.11) and December (12.12) in 2019, one could call shopping a favourite lifestyle past-time in Malaysia. We take a look at the shopping habits of Malaysians in 2019 , in particular online shopping, with data provided by two of Malaysia’s largest e-commerce websites, Shopee Malaysia and Lazada Malaysia. See om...

After discussing recently about the online purchasing of groceries, we thought we’d switch things up a little bit and ask where you buy your electrical goods from? Online? Offline? Or a combination of both? Global online purchases are on the uptick , but is this just a blip, or a sign of things to come? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HD. Full HD. 4K. 8K. As TVs continue to become bigger, brighter, and crisper in terms of resolution, consumers have to wonder if upgrading every few years is actually worth it. TVs aren’t always cheap, and with 8K now entering the mainstream market , is trading your current TV for a new one the best choice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could BB-8 kill the Empire by himself? Not likely. But experts say Samsung's new Ballie robot , which shares a striking resemblance to the BB-8 droid from Star Wars, could just deliver a Death Star-like blast at the digital evil empires of Google and Amazon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2018, farmer Chen Jiubei made a business decision that would lift not just her fortunes, but those of others in her town. It was something she stumbled on: a relative mentioned that she had started livestreaming on e-commerce site Taobao. Chen decided to stream herself doing farm work and in just over a year had managed to rack up 40,000 followers -  this led her to start selling the produ...

A new study reveals Google AI is often better at detecting breast cancer than actual doctors, but it won’t replace them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to making businesses run better, artificial intelligence has shown more promise than performance. Many organisations that have implemented some form of AI strategy report up to a 50% failure rate , according to a survey by the International Data Corporation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite our love of food, we still have plenty of complaints when it comes to our food. Maybe the order wasn’t right, maybe the food wasn’t hot enough, maybe the server wasn’t polite or fast enough. Could these issues all be solved by replacing the server with a bot? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warner Bros. has decided to employ artificial intelligence to help them decide which movies to make, and which ones to shelve. Although they claim the tech won’t be the final decision maker, it’s a significant change for a relatively old school industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have another update from our roving reporter Jeff Sandhu as he experiences the weird and the wonderful world of CES 2020 in lovely Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have another update from our roving reporter Jeff Sandhu as he experiences the weird and the wonderful world of CES 2020 in lovely Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When former Beverly Hills 90210 heartthrob Luke Perry died last year, his body was encased in a hideous black and white bodysuit. This shroud, made entirely of mushrooms and other small organisms, was designed to slowly turn him into compost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our very own Jeff Sandhu is at CES 2020, one of the largest spaces for the technology of the future to premiere in. He talks to us about some of the cooler tech he’s seen over there in the US, and we discuss our favorites (read: pets, sleep and food!) from this year’s edition as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amidst controversy regarding its handling of private data, Facebook finally earned itself some virtual pats on the back by cracking down on deepfake content . Although it’s hard to know how exactly the company will detect and delete said content, the company’s stance is actually tackling a problem before it can turn into a full-blown nightmare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

In the decade ahead, waves of exponential technological advancements are stacking atop one another, eclipsing decades of breakthroughs in scale and impact. Emerging from these waves are 20 “Metatrends,” likely to revolutionise entire industries (old and new), redefine tomorrow's generation of businesses and contemporary challenges, and transform our livelihoods from the bottom-up. See...

Dating sites need more women, advertisers need diversity. AI companies seem to think that they have a solution: Fake People. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise of music streaming services has caused a significant decline in the usage of plastic within the industry, but that doesn’t mean it’s all good. Apparently the energy it takes to store and deploy these enormous packets of data worldwide might be way worse for the environment than ever before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7-Eleven is allegedly trying to put one of its store owners in Japan out of business, after the franchisee did the unthinkable - Take a day off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shrimp farmed in Malaysia has not contained banned antibiotics since 2008, the Government has clarified, following a bombshell report by The Star on Jan 4 that tainted crustaceans were being sold in wet markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many of your goals did you accomplish in 2019? If you fell short or felt stuck, don’t get discouraged. Instead, get to the root of the issue by tapping into your intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world’s most successful people start their day at 4am? Nonsense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you thinking of resolutions for the new year? Here’s an idea: don’t. We’re not saying that self-improvement is a bad idea, or that you shouldn’t try to improve yourself. We’re saying that January is a uniquely terrible time to try to make those changes, and pressuring yourself into making all of them now is only going to make it less likely that you actually chang...

Many of us (again) will have made New Year’s resolutions regarding our health and fitness. But the sad truth is, not all of us will see these resolutions through to their goals. We offer up 8 ways that should help you stick to your fitness resolutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a three year ban over public safety concerns, Malaysia’s Dego Ride hit the road on New Year’s day with over 700 approved riders. It’s aim is to provide a solution for last-mile connections in areas around the Klang valley. Is this a service that you would try? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work is collaborative, but privacy is necessary to be effective . We’re wired to want to control our environment, protect our territory, and maintain privacy - and there’s a crucial difference between access and visibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.