Enterprise Explores

Ants are notoriously much better than humans at organizing their collective traffic flow when foraging for food, but how they manage to do so isn't fully understood. A new study tries to understand the hidden bugs in their code that make them immune to traffic jams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IKEA is very much a tech company - using stats and analytics to determine what sells in which market and what doesn’t - so it makes sense that they’d embark on a full-blown “smart home” concept. The interior deco conglomerate is hoping that their “scenes” feature will set them apart from other smart home systems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Randstad Malaysia released the latest local results from the Q3 2019 Randstad Workmonitor survey today. The survey revealed that 90% of locally-based respondents are willing to relocate to another country, if that means that they can make career progress and have a healthier work-life balance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest ride-hailing tech company in the world is now expanding into the financial scene with something called Uber Money . The concept is means to offer further financial services as well as a payout after each ride or job. The move shows progress for Uber, but is also reflective of a company that’s already future-proofing itself against everything from advancing tech to bigger competit...

Imagine if you could follow the journey of Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” from start to finish. You might be surprised to learn that a certain riff or lyric almost didn’t make the cut. The truth is, every song we stream or hear on the radio has gone through several demo versions before release. And this is exactly what music collaboration app Bounce wants you to discover, in hop...

We’ve discussed changing the way in which we work many times on BizBytes, including adjusting the amount of days that are considered a ‘work week’. However, it’s not often that we’ve discussed the amount of hours that are considered a work day, and whether or not you’d give up small-talk to lower those hours in a work day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Not everyone gets to see Hamilton live, but is watching Hamilton at home the solution to that? The way we enjoy theater and stage performances is changing thanks to streaming services like Broadway HD . People who aren’t in the vicinity or can’t afford premium tickets to these shows will now get to watch them at home. But is taking theater out of the theater good for the industry? See...

We’ve been infiltrated by imposters. Our entertainment industry is facing an invasion of non-people with striking similarities to real and recognizable actors. The digitization of A-listers is spreading in Hollywood productions, allowing for lifelike simulations of actors to creep in and undermine everything we once took for granted about performing. And some say the logical endpoint of all...

Economy class passengers on Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) will now be able to enjoy the Neighbour-Free Seat (NFS) option which allows passengers to purchase a neighbouring seat or the entire row — that stays passenger-free — providing them with extra room to travel in comfort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 years ago Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPod at a small event on Apple’s Infinite Loop campus. While the iMac started Apple’s renaissance in 1998, it was the launch of the iPod in 2001 that truly set Apple on a path towards becoming the world’s most valuable company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Zuckerberg continues to defend his new form of digital currency, Libra, by saying it isn’t primarily about the money . It’s an odd thing to say about (literally) an alternative form of finance, but the Facebook founder claims profit isn’t the first thing his team talks about when discussing Libra. The question is, why not? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the past seven years running, the two most commonly used passwords on the web is “123456” and “password”. Yet we demand software provides, app developers and social media companies to tighten up their security over our data. The onus is really on us. And while password managers aren’t a new thing, it’s becoming a lot of vegetables. We know they’re good...

The Gig economy is set to bring in a whopping US$2.7 trillion by 2025 to the world. The industry is rapidly growing with the fastest growing jobs online involve writing, programming and blockchain technology. In Malaysia alone, 26 percent of the total 15.3 million Malaysian workforce form part of the growing gig economy. That's close to 4 million freelancers. But being your own boss isn’t al...

Now that we have your attention, cybersecurity firm McAfee has listed the most “dangerous” celebrities on the internet in terms of clickbait value. Using these celebrities in images and headlines is more likely to get blind clicks; taking innocent users to potentially malicious websites. Clickbait lists aside, we’re sure James Corden is pretty harmless… but you’ll ne...

Over in the UK it’s happening again. A former well-known actress is being shamed in the tabloids because she no longer is appearing on TV and is now doing a ‘normal’ job. Should it matter that she is doing a normal job? Should she be made to feel ashamed? Of course not. Additionally, should we be made to feel ashamed that we choose to travel a certain way, or shop a certain way,...

Crypto may not be the biggest new fad in the world anymore, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still the future of finance. At least, that’s what HTC believes . The tech giant has released its new blockchain-powered device called the Exodus 1S - a phone that focuses primarily on the cryptocurrency market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With money running short after a failed IPO, WeWork has been planning on laying off thousands of employees. There’s only one problem – it’s so short on cash that it doesn’t have enough money to pay severance to affected workers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to CEOWorld Magazine , the food fight is over. Singapore has been voted as the world’s best city for street food. Malaysia on the other hand, doesn’t even make the top 50. This particular list has been collated from interviews mainly of business travellers and corporate travel agents - and whilst we may not agree with the list here, it certainly leaves a sour taste in our mou...

In the age of iPhones, Photoshop and deepfakes, instant film photos are making a comeback . Despite the cost, the quality and the fact that the pictures can't be manipulated, the younger generations are apparently loving the experience these simple cameras have to offer. We discuss why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s hard to tell the difference between what’s an ad and what’s not these days on Pinterest. What used to be a curation tool for ideas you found on the internet , like DIY scarves or recipes for cakes has become a power tool for online shopping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Colleges and Universities across the US are tracking potential applicants when they visit their websites, including how much time they spend on financial pages. These checks are then used to build a profile on how likely students are to need financial support. Additionally for some Universities, social media ‘background checks’ are being used. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Supreme’s burner phone is what’s known in the industry as… a brick. It uses obsolete technology and doesn’t rival any of today’s smartphones, and yet the device has sold out on nearly every platform. The practically useless gadget is a testament to good marketing and questions everything we know about traditional supply-demand logic. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Generation Z may use their phones all the time but they’re less comfortable with the idea of always being reachable on those phones. Experts interpret this as a potential sign of tech fatigue but Audrey argues, it’s not just the Gen Z that feel this way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2012, Diane Mulcahy, a lecturer in the MBA program at Babson College in Massachusetts, created a course called “Entrepreneurship and the Gig Economy.” The idea was to teach MBA students how to get contract work, line up side hustles, negotiate fees, and market themselves in a new kind of labor market, where the flexibility afforded to freelancers, part-timers, and independent contra...

As we enter not just a new year but a new decade, our travel needs, behaviors and wants continue to evolve. The world today, like the explorers themselves, does not sit still. With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com predicts that 2020 will be a year of travel exploration like never before, fueled by technology as well as a growing sense of responsibility...