Enterprise Explores

We’ve seen VR technology used in a variety of incredible ways, but nothing quite as extraordinary as bringing the dead back to life . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The empathy economy is booming, and understandably so. Empathy is, in theory, the perfect antidote to the anger, tension, and world-weariness that so many people currently feel. The logical thinking goes: If everyone put themselves in another person’s shoes, they’d be able to see things differently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has your Twitter or Instagram ever been hacked? Well you’re not alone. Ironically, Facebook’s social media platforms were recently hacked by a notorious group who were trying to prove a point - that Facebook’s security may be tough, but there are other ways to attack the social media giant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman thought she was winning a brand new Toyota, when in fact she won a “toy Yoda” . Now she’s suing the people behind the contest for fraud. As hilarious as that sounds, we discuss the legal implications behind a prank like this, as well as the nature of contests and giveaways in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contests and giveaways are great ways to give your brand a much-needed boost in terms of marketing points. But, it’s important to know the difference between the two, and what can be done to increase your likelihood of turning entrants into staying customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk sending crash dummy Starman in a Tesla Roadster to space might innocently be one of the weirdest things to happen in this generation. But after two years of exploring infinity and beyond, where exactly is our favorite space tourist and his fancy vehicle? Turns out, there’s a way to find out. Kind of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the future, people will want all the benefits of modern technology but without all the cluttered and complex gadgetry that we have today. This is according to Christine MacNulty , a tech forecaster and presenter of ‘Tomorrow’s World’ in 1989. Just how far off are we from predictions 30 years ago? We find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, there have been a number of predictions that by the year 2020, the majority of Millennials will no longer be in an office job, instead choosing the life of a freelancer . Why would this generation leave a cushy, guaranteed paycheck from a corporate career to go and do odd jobs and contracted work on their own? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A YouTuber faked his girlfriend’s death for views . Now they’re having a very public breakup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 2014, Salon wrote a piece about “Invisibles” , ie people who lead a rich and fulfilling life without the fame and popularity that so many others crave. As more and more “content creators” go out of their way to gain notoriety, it’s important to reflect on pieces like Salon’s to gauge the importance of fame and popularity to one’s business.  &n...

We’re at a point in history where almost every detail of our lives is being documented, whether we want it to be or not. How much control over what is being shared in the office or on social media do we really have any more? Has the documentation of our lives become an ‘opt out’ situation rather than an ‘opt in’? And when does sharing become over-sharing ? See omnystu...

Reskilling is becoming a necessity for those who want to keep up with the ever-growing technological landscape. While it’s not unusual for employees to stay in a position for decades with the same skills, it’s no secret that the ones who upgrade themselves find more opportunities and are even able to hop across different industries. But how can employers discern who should be given the...

Every generation approaches the workplace differently. While talk over the last decade has largely focused on understanding the work habits and attitudes of Millennials, it’s already time to move on. Generation Z's, the group born after the Millennials , are entering their early adult years and starting their young careers. For some companies, they see this particular generation as an inform...

Money is a core component of adulting. But why is it that some people seem to have a grasp on their finances, while others feel like there’s never enough to go around? Wrong advice, money myths, and financial misconceptions can all lead to an unhealthy bank balance, which is why it’s important to tell fact from fiction when it comes to cash.    See omnystudio.com/listener for...

We look at 20 money tips for 2020 from a range of financial influencers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was saving more money one of your New Year’s resolution? Did you have a particular strategy? How about paying one of your collectibles a salary for starters?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyberjaya is the first city to adopt DuitNow QR national code to allow merchants to accept various brands of e-wallets, making it more convenient and less complicated for businesses to go cashless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the coronavirus outbreak, China has built a makeshift hospital in 10 days in Wuhan , the epicentre of the virus outbreak. 10 days! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over In Hong Kong civil servants, bank staff, lawyers, and a host of other private sector employees have been asked to work from home as Hong Kong does its best to minimise the threat of the Wuhan coronavirus spreading in the wider community. Last Tuesday, the government said civil servants would stay away from the office until the end of the week, although it would not apply to those who provide...

From Deadpool to Aviation Gin and now Mint Mobile, Ryan Reynolds has proven to be a marketing genius… or at least the team behind the icon is. As brands flood to the Superbowl to get their 30 seconds of fame for a whopping $5Mil,  Reynolds opted to do the opposite and advertise in print media instead . The results are hilarious and wildly effective. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Fast fashion makes shopping for clothes more affordable, but it  comes at an environmental cost . The fashion industry produces 10% of all humanity’s carbon emissions, is the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply, and pollutes the oceans with microplastics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fast fashion makes shopping for clothes more affordable, but it comes at an environmental cost . The fashion industry produces 10% of all humanity’s carbon emissions, is the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply, and pollutes the oceans with microplastics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Deadpool to Aviation Gin and now Mint Mobile, Ryan Reynolds has proven to be a marketing genius… or at least the team behind the icon is. As brands flood to the Superbowl to get their 30 seconds of fame for a whopping $5Mil,  Reynolds opted to do the opposite and advertise in print media instead . The results are hilarious and wildly effective. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Seven years ago, MIT debuted a landmark project, which allowed everyday people to photograph and rate their streets like a Hot or Not for cities. It was a powerful showcase of how crowdsourcing opinions from citizens could help quantify a city’s appeal and, in theory, help urban designers plan better cities. Less than a decade later, artificial intelligence is taking this idea so much furthe...

    Atari Interactive thinks it has an idea to rekindle interest in the gaming brand: It wants to build Atari-themed hotels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.