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More than half of couples think the ability to share chores is crucial to keeping their marriage afloat, according to a 2016 Pew study. It is the third most important criteria people considered in a partner. So how do you learn to keep a happy, clean, house together? How about you gamify it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers have called the prospectus for WeWork’s IPO filing a “masterpiece of obfuscation.” How did the co-working giant spiral from a $47 billion valuation to talk of bankruptcy in just 6 weeks? This is the story of the six weeks that almost ended WeWork. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connected cookbooks? Alexa-enabled microwaves? None of this stuff will make you a better home cook. Maybe home cooking just doesn’t need to be ‘disrupted? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon announced an insane number of new and updated hardware recently, all packed with Alexa. From a ring that you wear on your finger and speak to Alexa to a security camera in your home, Amazon is in a sticky situation as it continues to battle over privacy issues while releasing a host of new devices. Do you really trust these companies? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samuel L. Jackson inked a deal with Amazon to provide the first celebrity voice option for Alexa , its cloud based digital assistant. According to Amazon, they will be adding more celebrity voices to the platform in 2020. The Jackso “voice pack” for Alexa will be available later this year for the special introductory price of US$0.99 (RM4.15) - and users can select either clean or expl...

As more people emigrate to the city, the township of Sambuca is facing a dwindling population problem. To keep the place running, municipal councils are selling old homes for a shocking €1. The best part? There’s a catch though, but one that buyers are willing to oblige. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this summer, the Information reported that Facebook is planning to add the words “from Facebook” to WhatsApp and Instagram‘s branding. From the perspective of a digital strategist, this may be a branding disaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s becoming increasingly obvious to some of the bigger brands out there, that traditional TV advertising is no longer as effective as it used to be. The fact that more and more consumers are choosing to cut the cord and move to streaming services is partly to blame for this slump - and no one who uses streaming services want adverts on their platform; afterall, it’s part of the reaso...

The collapse of Thomas Cook has plunged governments across Europe and Africa into crisis-planning mode as they help with the repatriation of more than 500,000 stranded tourists and begin to count the cost of the holiday company’s demise on already-battered economies. About 50,000 holidaymakers are stranded in Greece, 21,000 in Turkey, 15,000 in Cyprus and 4,500 in Tunisia. Thousands of touri...

Yahoo is the pioneering web portal and search engine that helps hundreds of millions of users around the world find the information they need online. But it isn’t exactly a popular company these days. While it’s been down for a long time, it’s not out of the game yet. They have a new logo that practically screams out “we still exist!”. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The Odeon Cinema, one of the few remaining Art Deco-style buildings in Kuala Lumpur, will soon make way for a multi-storey retail and service apartment project. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has approved in principle for the project to go ahead and that the development order is in the process of being issued. However, Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan said a portion of the building&...

What happens when the AI tells you to wear Prada? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an effort to beat traffic congestion and commuter fatigue, Shanghai has deployed its first bus routes guided by Alibaba’s artificial intelligence technology . Commuters can buy a bus ticket via Alipay, the mobile payments service run by Ant Financial, and then AI algorithms produced by Alibaba crunch the data and generate the number of buses needed and optimal route for the No. 9 service...

Ok, we’re not necessarily talking about a robot sat next to you in your cubicle, but more of a helping hand when you’re next struggling with you Word, Excel or (shudder) PowerPoint. There’s a possibility that intelligent algorithms could be helping you along with your work. How would you feel about that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cops in the US could soon harness their inner-superhero as they consider including a new non-lethal , part-Batman, part-Spiderman weapon to their arsenal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What started as a joke might turn into a full-blown rave event at Nevada’s Area 51. From a marketing perspective, it’s the best kind of opportunity brands could never ask for. Beverages, fast food joints, and big brands have hopped on the extraterrestrial bandwagon to cater to (apparently) thousands of people who might show up to protest… or storm the gates… or party, or...

Work four days a week, but get paid for five? It sounds too good to be true, but companies around the world that have cut their work week have found that it leads to higher productivity, more motivated staff and less burnout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France & Germany have formed a united front against Libra , Facebook’s proposed digital currency. Could this be a wake-up call for Libra and the crypto market? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In view of the current hazy situation with the current Air Pollutant Index (API) reading here above 200, the Youth and Sports Ministry will implement a "Work from Home" policy . Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, in a statement Wednesday, said the ministry would distribute circulars to ensure the policy could be implemented as many ministry staff worked outside and were exposed to haze hazard...

When people feel comfortable in their environments, they’re more likely to seize opportunities, work harder, be creative, share ideas, and care about the success of their companies. The corporate world is serious enough as it is , so why add a layer of discomfort by cultivating a stressful culture? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conventional remote controls might soon be a thing of the past. From wheelchairs to VR suites, a new lozenge-sized solution promises to change the way users control their devices… with their mouths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the market for products aimed at older users explodes, some entrepreneurs are turning to a radical idea : actually get the customers involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The votes are in! We take a closer look at the top Merdeka Ads of 2019 - decided by marketing industry professionals - and discuss our favorites and the ‘must-watch’ videos from the list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esports in Malaysia has grown exponentially in recent years, what with the government allocating RM10mil in Budget 2019 to develop the electronic sporting scene in the country, and Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq announcing the building of a new eSports stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this morning on the Breakfast Grille, PM Tun Mahathir talked about how the education sector needs radical changes to ensure the future of Malaysia. We discuss what are some of the changes that could be done instantly and how technology plays a role in shaping teachers and students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.