Enterprise Explores

Microsoft’s biggest competitor is Microsoft. A new study found that at least 32% companies have one computer in their network that still runs on Windows XP , although complete support for the system ended in April 2019. How many are still using Windows 7? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone says to you, “I have some good news and bad news,” what goes through your head ? Do you want them to try and sugarcoat it, or do you want them to get straight to the point? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of the interactive information and entertainment systems turning up in newer cars may be distracting enough to increase the risk for accidents, especially for older drivers, a new AAA Foundation study finds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new trend is emerging among unscrupulous Grab and Gojek drivers in Singapore – using bootleg versions of the apps to earn extra income. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing is complex. With seemingly endless techniques, how do you reach and resonate with your audience? First things first: You need to know what you shouldn’t do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There seems to be a spate of marketing gaffes of late. Kim Kardashian and her ‘Kimono’, Macy’s body-shaming plates, and recently Forever 21 thought it’d be a good idea to send out free diet bars in shipments to customers who ordered from their plus-size collection. How and why is there a disconnect between the ad agencies and the buying public? See omnystudio.com/listener f...

A proposal to prevent big technology companies from functioning as financial institutions or issuing digital currencies has been circulated for discussion by the Democratic majority that leads the House Financial Services Committee, according to a copy of the draft legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wanted to take your aircond with you whenever you leave the house? Sony is making that possible with a nifty crowdfunded device called the Reon Pocket . It’s a tiny aircond that sits inside the collar of your shirt. While it may sound like an April Fools’ gag, this device could actually save a lot of people from sweating through seasonal heatwaves. See omnystudio.com/list...

It’s been quite a year for disappointing technology . Somewhere between the gaggle of cracked Samsung Galaxy Fold screens and the ongoing mess that is EA’s “Anthem,” it became clear that 2019 was no normal year for flame-outs and flops – it’s a special one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix has a new plan to win users in India: make the entry point to its service incredibly cheap. The streaming giant today introduced a low-priced mobile tier in the country that costs Rs 199 (RM11.53) per month in a bid to take on Disney, Amazon and dozens of other aggressively priced competitors in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piracy - especially the downloading of illegal content online - has dipped after the advent of easily-accessible streaming services worldwide. But with too many such platforms possibly crowding the market, third-party apps are figuring out ways to consolidate content… with the risk of a new form of piracy looming just around the corner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix. Spotify. Newspapers. Office365. Dropbox. Everything is a subscription now, but how many services can people afford? In the US, Uber is testing out a subscription model that gives you access to all their services and discounted rides for a monthly fee. Is this the way forward for all businesses in the future? Who even likes monthly payments? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

India’s first ‘Garbage Cafe’ is allowing people to exchange plastic and other recyclable trash for free meals. It’s a new initiative to clean up the streets, while also helping the homeless and needy have hearty meals daily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since one of the main goals of completing an internship is securing a job, it’s important to know how to shine in the workplace. First impressions are crucial, but so is maintaining high professional standards through consistent hard work, a strong commitment, and avoiding getting caught up in office gossip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The current hot topic is whether or not interns should get paid. The dictionary definition of an intern is: a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification. Is this definition outdated? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a sign of the times when farmers make more money advocating for the industry on social media than actually farming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram is quickly becoming the internet’s very own Petaling Street, with counterfeit goods available everywhere you look. Sneakers and watches aside, thousands of Instagram accounts are now pushing fake money to users and things are beginning to take a very sinister turn .    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The popular tourist destination of Komodo Island in Indonesia will be closed to residence and tourism as of the beginning of 2020. The shutdown is planned to be a year long and it is hoped that it will help improve the ecological conditions and environment. This follows other popular tourist destinations such as Maya Bay in Thailand and Boracay Island in the Philippines. Should there be a quota sy...

New tech, new scams. Convincing deepfakes are becoming easier to create, and scammers have started to use the tech to scam companies by impersonating their CEOs . With large amounts of data now accessible across the internet, it’s becoming frighteningly easy to impersonate someone else with a few simple tricks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s frustrating when a coworker misses a deadline or doesn’t hand off critical information you need to get your work done. It’s also easy to blame them for your own productivity pitfalls. A new study by leadership training provider VitalSmarts found that it only takes one or two team members to make a small fumble that cuts team performance by about 24%. See omnystudio.com/liste...

We all know the importance of keeping our homes safe, and we still use the tried and tested method of keys, locks and burglar alarms. But as burglars are getting more sophisticated in their methods - we too need to up our prevention game. We’ll be talking about some high-tech and low-cost ways that you can make your home safer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this the Upside Down? Netflix, a previously untouchable juggernaut in the investment space, has lost a lot of money seemingly overnight. As CNBC’s Jim Cramer puts it, “Netflix went from easy money to hard money in one fell swoop!”. The streaming giant’s valuation is seeing a serious dip , and analysts are trying to figure out what exactly is causing it. See omnystudio.co...

More than half a million people in Tokyo are being asked to work from home as part of a trial scheme aimed at tackling transport congestion ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more and more F&B brands listing their items on popular food delivery apps, access to that single pack of fries, or that delicious dip, or just a regular popcorn is now possible without ever having to leave your house. So, what’s the weirdest thing you’ve ordered using one of these food delivery platforms? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unless you were living in a cave, you might have noticed a new Internet challenge has gone viral. The #AgeChallenge is where users download the FaceApp app onto their phones and digitally speed up your ageing process. The results are scary to say the least but are they actual privacy concerns that we have forgotten here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.