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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.

Alexa Answers will let users provide answers to questions Amazon’s assistant can’t answer on its own. The system will use game mechanics to “reward” users whose answers come up often. Amazon says it will use a combination of algorithms and human editors, plus up and down votes, to ensure quality answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Credit card theft is a pretty big problem, but not many people would expect to become victims of a cashier’s photographic memory. That’s exactly what happened in Japan , when a retail store employee stole from customers using nothing but his mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is now down to the final two. Who will be crowned as the first Malaysian Champions League Food Winner? Also, we speak to Malaysian food entrepreneurs that has taken our local flavours to serve people from Korea, the UK and the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The closure of Speedy Video , Mid Valley is yet another side-effect of changing times. With physical media on the decline and digital content more prominent than ever, the way we consume content is vastly different compared to a decade ago. While the endurance of Speedy’s franchise is admirable, it’s also worth asking how stores like these can survive despite a market that no longer ne...

It’s getting pretty intense. The votes for the semifinalists are in, and if you thought the upsets in Round 1 were bad, you’ll need to brace yourself for the results of Round 2. Who will win the Battle For Makan? Well it may not be one of your favorites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was no real surprise that Apple launched three new phones at their annual event recently, what was a surprise was a lack of new features to those phones. Aside from an upgrade to the camera we didn’t really see innovation. As technology moves forward, what features would you like to see on the phones of the future? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whole Foods has released a new survey looking at what millennials want in a grocery store — and the summary might as well be: If you can’t beat them in prices, don’t join them; explain why you’re worth it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The battle begins! The Malaysian Food Champions League draw was launched yesterday as we head into Malaysia Day. Who will be crown the Malaysian Food Champion? The OG Nasi Lemak? The nightlife Ramly burger? Or the eastern underdog Sarawak Laksa? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will fast food be the first industry to implement complete automation ? With annual employee turnover rates reaching 150%, fast food could benefit greatly from removing the “human component” from their workforce. But just because they can, does it mean they should? And with cost and functionality still major factors, will fast food take that giant leap? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The sudden surge in (shockingly) realistic deepfake videos has been both entertaining and alarming. While it’s fun to see what Will Smith would have looked like as Neo from The Matrix, the potential for deepfake tech to cause harm and spread disinformation is worrying. Facebook, of all companies, has launched a Deepfake Challenge alongside Microsoft in an attempt to study and counter the eff...

Google collects a lot of data on its users, and now it’s finally using its powers for good. Instead of just serving you ads for things you don’t really need,, the company is going to start using its vast stores of collected data to tell you what the heck you want to watch on TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to apps like WhatsApp and Facebook, we now have the ability to be connected to every single neighbour on our street or apartment block. And while these apps are great for community building, there are definite downsides to them - from oversharing ‘Good Morning’ messages to neighbour-shaming. So does social media help make us more neighbourly, or is it working against us? See omn...

In today's Enterprise Biz Bytes, Richard Bradbury, Audrey Raj and Jeff Sandhu talk about:   0:41 - Net Neutrality 14:04 - Radio Station Battling With Ransomware 21:19 - Whatsapp Being Blocked In China 30:39 - Nigerian Phishing Scammers Steal More Than Just Money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new season of The Great British Baking Show debuted on Netflix this week in a form unusual for the streaming service—it’s being released one episode per week. So why did Netflix decide to release it like this as opposed to their normal release schedule? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.