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If you say “yes” fast, and offer to do that extra shift whilst staying late on that new project you volunteered to help out on, chances are that someone in the office might see you as a bit of a ‘People-Pleaser’ - or at least, some variation of that term. But should it be considered a negative term? Shouldn’t it be ok to just want to help people? Afterall, isn’t...

Are you thinking of buying a new smartphone? Ever wonder what are the top considerations when you’re on the hunt? Well according to a Google and Ipsos research into Malaysian consumers, price isn’t always the factor. It ain't about the ca-ching, so just forget about the price tag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember that time companies would spend a fortune on open-office layouts, only to discover that face-to-face interactions decrease by 70% in open-office plans? Well it seems that workers in open spaces quickly develop psychological fourth walls, conceptual boundaries that protect their public solitude. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soft skills are the new career makers—and a host of new technology enablers have cropped up to help identify and optimise these skills for us. Companies see emerging tech such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence as an opportunity for machines to teach us more human skills such as emotional intelligence and agility at work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the wave of eco-consciousness grows and more companies start to reuse and recycle things like plastic, some are starting to wonder if it really has the intended effect. From doing away with plastic straws to reusing plastic in clothing, is recycling plastic really solving all of our environmental woes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a couple of days after getting engaged Jen Glantz had an idea. What if she were to put her wedding planning entirely in the hands of other people? A few days later, she launched Finally the Bride, a website where people can vote on every aspect of her wedding - from the size of the budget to the style of her dress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social enterprises always have issues with funding. Having the word “social” enterprise as a prefix doesn’t help in the eyes of banks and investors. Luckily, there are alternative methods to get financial boosts, and as the Malaysian government outlined in Budget 2020, they’re willing to lend a hand as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having friends or keeping friends isn't effortless, but has it come to a point where we need apps or spreadsheets to keep our friendships from running on autopilot? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the United States, Singles’ Day has been promoted as a shopping fest by Alibaba Chairman and CEO Daniel Zhang since 2009, growing rapidly to become the world’s biggest online sales event. Also known as “Double Eleven”, the festival’s name originates from the calendar date 11/11, with the four ones referencing being single. Se...

A slew of new start-ups want to help people manage their relationships the way they would sales leads. Should we be worried about our friends turning us into data points ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africans opened their hearts and pockets after a viral video of an unknown man proposing to his girlfriend in a KFC went viral on Thursday. By Friday morning, the couple were showered with donations for their dream wedding. But how many of the companies that offered their services were being altruistic, and how many of them were taking advantage of emotional advertising for free publicity? A...

Tourists visiting Singapore can now check in at some hotels using facial recognition technology under a pilot programme that could cut waiting times and help tackle a labour crunch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fifth instalment of MDEC’s LEVEL UP KL BIZ 2019 - the nation’s premier regional games development conference brought both local and international game developers and industry leaders together, pushing the boundaries of the gaming industry in Malaysia. The event opens up discussions on local talents thriving in the industry, international and major videogame developers branching out...

We all know that music is a powerful influencer. A movie without a soundtrack doesn’t provoke the same emotional journey. A workout without a pump-up anthem can feel like a drag. But is there a way to quantify these reactions ? And if so, could they be reverse-engineered and put to good use? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You asked for it! And now you should be getting an update pretty soon. A few days ago, we spoke about the challenges in dealing with WhatsApp group chats and today, WhatsApp is updating a feature that will allow you to control who adds you to group chats and will begin rolling it out to all 1.5 billion users around the world. Rejoice! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you always wanted to create and run your own food business but don’t know where to start? Techstars Startup Weekend could be the place for you to make your dream food business come true. In 54 hours, you could have a team, create a prototype, validate your business idea, and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs. Happening on the 29th of November at ME.REKA Makerspace in KL. S...

The Chinese government has released new rules aimed at curbing video game addiction among young people, a problem that top officials believe is to blame for a rise in nearsightedness and poor academic performance across a broad swath of society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New tech is primarily based on younger consumers. The problem is, doing so potentially eliminates a whole segment of older people who aren’t comfortable with the way tech is designed. However as research shows, designing new tech with older adults in mind could solve that problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embarking on a new business venture can be exciting but why do some cities excel more than others? Movinga, an online platform-based moving company, recently conducted a research on 75 cities from around the globe which are renowned for their entrepreneurial spirit, business opportunities and economic growth. So what cities are best for entrepreneurs in 2019? See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Starting a couple of weeks ago, Brits were given a golden opportunity. Or rather, a bright orange one: Taco Bell in the UK has introduced its Doritos Locos Taco, a taco with a shell made entirely of one big Dorito. Now why would they do this? Well, it has a track record of doing rather well, and so do seemingly bizarre food mash-ups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft may have figured out a way to simplify the tedious procedure of issuing driver licenses. And an early sneak peek of this solution is now live in parts of India, where in recent weeks hundreds of people who have taken their driver license test haven’t had to sit next to an instructor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mellisa McCarthy’s new comedy, Superintelligence, is the latest film to be removed from its theatrical release at the 11th hour to be put on a streaming service. While the decision potentially makes the film more accessible, it also affects talent bonuses that happen when a movie gets a theatrical release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plastic surgery filters, Gamifying Success, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instant Connectivity - some of these things have helped us, and some of these things have caused us problems. Has technology changed the way in which we see ourselves, has it made us more competitive? Less happy? More self-absorbed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No matter how many people say nice things, it’s the negative comments that usually stick with us. Sometimes, you even find yourself chewing over complaints people have made for days. Why is your brain so bad at letting go of negative comments? And is there a way to train your brain to let these comments go? We discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packaging is ubiquitous. It touches almost every person on the planet. It affects  things that human beings need to survive: food, healthcare, personal care. All of that is packaged. Today, none of that has a lot of intelligence.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.