Tech Talk

Description: If one could own a word, Volvo owns the word safety. It’s their culture, brand heritage and a significant part of their DNA. We speak to Carl Johan from Volvo Trucks on how they strive towards zero accidents and ways to rethink the word safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, the geeks on Geeks Squawk discussed paid writers of 'good' Amazon product reviews, Amazon introducing a solution called 'Part Finder' that uses computer vision within its existing mobile app to find replacement products and parts, and also shared their thoughts on SMART BELT 2.0 - The Most Crowdfunded Accessory.   0:14:153 - Some Amazon Reviews Are Too Good To Be Believed. They're Paid...

Today we’re going to speed through a bunch of the questions that Matt gets asked most often. What do the Facebook and Twitter share price falls mean? Should I invest in crypto currency? Where’s my ray gun? It’s time to Mattsplain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise of Fintech has gotten many Malaysians used to the idea of using digital services or digital wallets on a daily basis but for some, it’s more than just convenience. There are currently over 1.7 million migrant workers in Malaysia and giving them the ability to transfer money directly and instantly to help them reach out to their families in their home countries is crucial. Valyou is...

On this episode of Digital News Asia Roundup, the team discussed guiding startups through company valuation and fundraising; how former chief executive officer of AirAsia X, Azran Osman Rani, draws inspiration from extreme sports; and entrepreneurial tips given by Aaron Sarma, CEO of Vidi for new entrepreneurs. The team also talked about Symantec's warnings of the potential increase of cyber threa...

Today, the geeks on Geeks Squawk discussed the death of the remote control, the Ultimate Boardgame Backpack, and how Amazon's Alexa now responds to hand gestures and sign language.   0:29:59 - Losing Control: Is This The Death Of The TV Remote? 8:25:24 - The Ultimate Boardgame Backpack 12:29:81 - Sign-Language Hack Lets Amazon Alexa Respond To Gestures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Bad ideas. Technology creates at least as many of them as it does good ideas. What happens when the bad ideas slip through and the good ones drift away? It’s time to Mattsplain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In order for an attacker to be successful at an attack, it requires a vulnerability in the network. Whether in the form of technology or people, poor implementation of technologies only just adds to the likelihood of threats being realised. Business Email Compromise surprisingly is one of the the easiest and most successful ways for an attacker to execute. We speak to Goh Chee Hoh of Trend Micro M...

Recently at Innovation Days 2018 by Volvo Trucks in Sweden, Jeff Sandhu got a first-hand experience in the future of the trucking industry and how autonomous will change the sector. We hear from various experts from Volvo Trucks about the business in innovation and how a company like Volvo Trucks are paving the way to change the decades-old industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Today, the geeks on Geeks Squawk discussed the US Department Research Arm's project to connect soldiers' brains to the systems they’re controlling. They also wondered how Dutch startup Mosa Meat received $8.8 million in funding towards the development of lab-grown meat. Lastly, the duo reviewed Atom, the World`s Smallest 4G Rugged Smartphone.   0:36:33 - The Pentagon Wants To Bring Mind...

It’s easy to jump on the ‘new tech is better tech’ bandwagon. But what happens when that new tech is a little bit older and doesn’t perform as well as the technology it has replaced? It’s time to Mattsplain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're stylish, they're useful and they're quite affordable. When it comes to a fitness tracker, you are spoilt for choices. The Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro tries to be the best all-rounder device and a hint of a smartwatch that doesn't cost a lot, but does it live up to its name or is it lost in character? Jeff Sandhu gets all crazy about fitness to review the Gear Fit2 Pro. See omnystudio.com/listene...

According to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir, Vision 2020 is now 2025 as Malaysia look to grow its digital front and boost its GDP. Also, the proposal for Internet access to be a made constitutional right would be brought to the Cabinet in the near future which will allow Malaysians to benefit from the national e-economy and e-commerce. We speak to Sudev Bangah and Randy Roberts of IDC about what h...

On this episode of Digital News Asia Roundup, the team discussed about an Indonesian startup's bold ambitions to change the way brands collect data on consumers; MDEC's efforts in raising the visibility of local success stories; and Dacsee - an alternative to Grab. The team also talked about SOLS 24/7 providing learning programmes for the poor; and why cryptocurrency will be mainstream within 8 ye...

Today, the geeks on Geeks Squawk asked if AI chatbots are better than human doctors; and if wearing a tie is restricting blood flow to your brain (now they tell us?). The duo were also dumbfounded with new resistance training pants that (supposedly) give you a great workout just by wearing them, and Nerf's new laser tag with smartphone AR.   0:14:10 - Is An AI Chatbot Really Better Than A Hum...

Science. It’s tricky stuff. Just as you think you’ve come to grips with nature’s mysteries, a quantum physicist fires you into another dimension. Should we stop worrying and let Schrödinger’s cat out of the bag? It’s time to Mattsplain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As PlayStation continues to dominate the global console operating system market share, how important is the role of Southeast Asia for the brand? We speak to Ian Purnomo from Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited (Singapore Branch) about the voice we have in this region and updates on the PlayStation market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and big data analytics have evolved rapidly over the past few years, allowing businesses to better use data to produce transformative results. According to a report by Gartner, “Predicts 2018: Artificial Intelligence” AI and ML strategy development is one of the five key priorities of executives.   While most South East Asian com...

Today, the geeks on Geeks Squawk talked about how realistic do we want robots to be; and introduced a fully functional synthesiser that promotes electronic music learning for kids (and kids at heart). The two also pondered the physics behind the perfect (World Cup penalty) kick.   2:30:45 - Being Human: How Realistic Do We Want Robots To Be? 8:16:37 - The Blipblox - A Synthesiser Designed For...

Is Star Wars undermining the Internet? Has hate speech undermined the mainstream? Could a licence to surf could bring us back from the Dark Side? It’s time to Mattsplain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of recent events, millions of Ringgit was moved around the world through electronic modes in the financial sector. Money laundering has become a serious issue for financial services and platforms as it becomes increasingly difficult to spot them without interruption to businesses. So how do we combat these risks? A Singapore-founded AI tech company, Sense Infosys, taps into the power of A...

On this episode of Digital News Asia Roundup, the team covered AirAsia's involvement in e-sports; revised KPIs for TM and its new broadband plans; and yet another new e-wallet service - Razer Pay. The team also discussed several services and topics that were covered during DNA's inaugural SHIFT Business Tech Seminar 2018, and the 30th Annual FIRST Conference; as well as the accidental entrepreneur...

Today, the geeks on Geeks Squawk talked about how an anonymous troll can be identified through just four tweets. And returning to the living room with a retro-inspired, completely modern video computer system is the Atari VSC. The duo also discussed about the first eye surgery performed on humans by a robot; and memes being the latest casualty in EU’s new Copyright Directive rules. &nbs...

Does society have the visionaries it deserves, or are we looking in all the wrong place? It’s time to Mattsplain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we progress on the technology front with connected cities, connected machines and connected human beings, there’s a growing need to also be cautious on how were building the future and the damage on planet Earth. Climate change, depletion of natural resources across the globe and this rapid urbanisation have fuelled the demand for cleaner and more sustainable solutions. In Asia, Singapore...