Tech Talk

The pandemic changed our lifestyle, and many of us turned to online services for our daily needs. This led to a surge of 3 million new digital consumers from 2020. But while digital consumption is becoming more permanently ingrained as a way of life in Malaysia, many Malaysian businesses are still ill-equipped to make the transition, therefore unable to engage consumers where they are most present...

It’s time to put your backpack on and join the cyber cockroaches as we look at insect cyborgs, robo-Vader, asteroid impacts, ETH mining and the return of Gawker. Image Credit: Unsplash | Jackson Simmer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a sad reality that despite an entrepreneur's best efforts, not all businesses survive the harsh pitfalls of the ever-evolving tech industry. So when business owners can bring their companies back from the precipice of failure, it is a testament to their prowess as shrewd entrepreneurs and strategic thinkers. How did digital tools help with such a turn around? Image Credit: Simbiotik Tech Offi...

Are you quiet quitting or quietly doing your job? Do you need a WhatsApp group to tell you? Or is this simply the impact of a new generation on the workplace? Episode Sources:  https://www.wired.com/story/janet-jackson-rhythm-nation-crash-hard-drives/ Image Credit: Unsplash | benjamin lehman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Established in 2010, Internet Alliance is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing a communal space for entrepreneurs in the tech, digital and Internet industries. The association advocates for a brighter digital economy and a space that fosters meaningful connections among tech leaders and entrepreneurs. TK Tan & Sunny Ooi discuss talent retention and IA’s efforts in pushing for bette...

Human Resource (HR) digitalisation is one of the most significant changes affecting organisations, and has since gained exponential adoption over the years. What methods and procedures should HR execute to keep up with rapid modernisation of the workforce? How can a superapp help solve these problems? We hear from a supplier of one of these super apps Digi-X, and a client, Todak, for a use case. I...

Are work notifications ruining your life? Do you spend more time reacting to pings than doing your actual work? Are productivity tools ruining your productivity? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Episode Sources:  https://robm.me.uk/2022/08/efficiency-movement/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/25/ping-phone-notifications-off-whatsapp-instagram   https://www.theguardian.com...

Malaysian giant freshwater Prawns are known worldwide for their size and taste, and are revered at chef’s tables. Despite this, much of the freshwater prawns consumed here in Malaysia are imported, rather than bred here. The industry here in Malaysia was almost lost - and Giva Kuppusamy and his company are hoping to revive it. We talk to Giva about the tech that's at the heart of this industry, an...

Nuvei is a payments solutions and platform provider that helps customers accelerate their business with modular, flexible and scalable technology to help integrate next-gen payments services into their offerings. Gaming and its popularity skyrocketed during the pandemic, but how important are things like a well designed UI and UX when it comes to monetisation of games? Image Credit: Nuvei Facebook...

The secret laptop destruct sequence of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation, a lawnmowing android, social media intrusion and chewing gum make for some very weird science. Episode Sources:  https://www.wired.com/story/janet-jackson-rhythm-nation-crash-hard-drives/ Image Credit: Unsplash | Kristina Flour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know going for a regular medical check-up is a crucial way to sustain our health, yet, many people fail to do so. The same can, unfortunately, be said for the cybersecurity of our companies and businesses. Despite us being firmly entrenched in this digitalisation era, many companies in Malaysia are still reluctant to holistically adopt cybersecurity measures which leave their systems and busine...

Our minds are crying out for silence in an over-stimulating world. But is silence only for the wealthy? And can too much of it harm rather than help us? Episode Sources:  https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25533990-700-the-power-of-quiet-the-mental-and-physical-health-benefits-of-silence/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJsuUOuEZ9Q   https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=245216130...

Whilst many of us choose to print documents less often, there are still companies that rely heavily on printed media. Whether it's for marketing materials, business cards or even simple stationery, there’s still a market for it. Now Singapore’s ExpressPrint is entering the Malaysian market with the help of AI – and just what will this AI be doing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Data breaches are becoming increasingly common, and the threat of cybercrime is something that we have to be constantly aware of - especially as many of us are now working from home. But are you proactive or reactive when it comes to safeguarding yours or your company's IT infrastructure? Join us on a special show, as we speak to Dr Saiyid Abdallah Syahir Al-Edrus, the General Manager of Cybersecu...

Headphones that lip read, mouse-rat chimeras, soap-based TV screens and a robot with feelings. With a list like that it must be weird science. Episode Sources:  https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/01/smart-glasses-allow-deaf-people-to-see-conversations-with-subtitles-17106685/   https://www.newscientist.com/article/2332193-experimental-earphone-can-hear-commands-user-is-silently-mouthing/  ...

Air International Thermal Systems was founded in Australia in 1967 by Owen John, after he built an air conditioner for his own Jaguar and discovered a demand for it among other luxury car owners. CEO Rejie Samuel explains how it has evolved over 50 years to various countries.  Image Credit: Rejie Samuel | Leaderonomics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a smart city a place where digital technology tracks your every move and creates a de facto surveillance state? Or is it simply a place where we use the best of human technology and innovation to create liveable urban spaces?  Image Credit: Kulturpop | Substack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are digital distractions destroying our brains? Are we too detached to remember ? Could an Adam Sandler movie have been deeply profound? The disturbing development of digital amnesia . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anubavam is a company that offers consulting and technology solutions that deliver web and mobile experiences to its clients. With over 150 clients spread across 23 countries, their client base range from large enterprises to emerging tech companies. With their product Creatrix Campus, they aim to help transform and thrive in a rapidly changing world through digital learning, student retention and...

An AI that creates ghost images from our subconscious, a shotgun-wielding man in hot pants, penguins with accents, and photosynthesis in the dark. That’s some weird science. Image Credit: Unsplash | Alexandra Mirgheș.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this session of Tech Talk, Joe Lee, Vice President of Asia Pacific Sales at Forter joins us to discuss how his company is making digital commerce safer and more secure. Forter is a trust platform for digital commerce where immediate assessments of trustworthiness are made across every stage of the buying process. Notable brands such as Nordstrom, Sephora, Instacart, Adobe and Priceline have tr...

Is Uber taking us for a ride? The e-hailing company is the latest subject of a whistleblowing data drop. And, the company that didn’t seek a sale is suing the man who doesn’t want to buy it. The strange saga of Elon Musk and Twitter. Image Credit: Unsplash | Alexandra Mirgheș See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instarem is a low-cost payments platform dedicated to serving this group of overseas workers to make their payment transfers to their loved ones instant, seamless, and faster. Michael Minnasian the VP and Regional head of Instarem, explains how Malaysia is one of the largest corridors among Instarem’s users, seeing a large volume of payment transactions both the sending and receiving across the re...

On this episode of Weird Science, a missing Crypto Queen, why we like people who smell like us, fasting for your nerves, and a crime predicting AI. And why you shouldn’t drink coffee while shopping. Episode Sources: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/38309/20220621/want-avoid-impulse-buying-coffee- drink-caffeine-before-shopping-expert.htm https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0022242922...