Tech Talk

Cool don’t pay the bills. Unless you’re Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage. After slapping themselves on the back for tapping into a Gen X zeitgeist trend – a level of self-satisfaction that only two Gen X males would consider socially acceptable – the pair looks at a recent LinkedIn report that exposes the risks that AI poses to young graduates and the entry level positions they depend on. What l...

In today’s episode, we explore the evolving role of market research to see what happens when artificial intelligence intersects with human insight. With fast-changing consumer behaviour and an overwhelming flow of data, timely and culturally grounded research has never been more critical for decision-makers. Joining us is See Toh Wai Yu, CEO of Central Force, a Malaysian-based research intelligenc...

We live in a world of digital rent where FOMO about the latest IAP, streaming service or text-to-video generation tool is already creating a constant pressure on incomes. Is Fortnite’s return to the Apple ecosystem a victory for the little guy or a different landlord collecting rent we already pay? At the same time Netflix bucks trends by charging users and subjecting them to ads. And Google launc...

Everyone’s talking about AI, but few are talking about how to lead through it. We speak with Joe Atkinson, the newly appointed Global Chief AI Officer at PwC, about what it really takes for businesses to adopt AI responsibly and effectively. Fresh off PwC’s AI Leadership Conference, Joe shares insights on the ground-level realities companies are facing, from FOMO in the boardroom to the infrastruc...

Every generation has its thing. Artisan toast. Screaming for the manager. Existential crises in the organic food aisle. For Gen X it’s simpler. The world is simply a place to skate through and be cool. Despite this inherent cultural superiority, media reports suggest they’re also the most invisible and the most cursed of modern generations. Rich and Matt, card carrying members of the Gen X Greying...

Everyone’s racing to adopt AI, but what if your systems can’t keep up? In this episode of Tech Talk, we speak with Tammy Tan, Country Manager at Red Hat Malaysia, about the infrastructure gap that’s holding many businesses back. They explore why cloud alone isn’t enough, how virtualization and hybrid cloud can help, and what companies need to get right before scaling AI. See omnystudio.com/listene...

If you’ve ever wanted to create images of your cat in front of the seven wonders of the world, or create sonnets that would make Shakespeare blush, there has never been a better time to be alive. Cheap, accessible AI tools are changing our relationships with information, facts and content generation. But today we look at a much more basic question. What if this earth shattering technology isn’t ea...

A Microsoft employee recently tweeted a cheeky dig at Windows, and instead of getting fired, he got attention. Ten years ago, that would’ve been unthinkable. But in today’s tech world, self-deprecating humour, platform agnosticism, and even public criticism are no longer career-ending moves. They’re part of the culture. In this episode of Tech Talk, Rich Bradbury speaks with Matt Armitage from Kul...

Could AI be the bottleneck that leads to the end of humanity? With more than 8 billion of us on the planet, even the world’s greatest doomsayers, Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage have their doubts. If it loses interest before it finishes a book report, how is AI going to hunt us all down and murder us? However, along the way they discover that 6.66 is the multiplier of the beast, at least when it c...

Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage are shooting off to the stars to meet their new friend Mackenzie, aka exoplanet K2-18b. Does alien life exist somewhere within Mackenzie’s deep dark eyes – erm - oceans? Or is it hopeful hyperbole in an increasingly hopeless world? They also take a tour of Revivification, a musical exhibition that blurs the lines between automation and creativity, which uses labo...

AI is changing how ads are planned, targeted, and measured — far beyond just creating content or automating tasks. In this episode, we explore how AI is helping brands connect with people in smarter, more privacy-conscious ways, especially as the industry moves away from third-party cookies. From contextual advertising to campaign optimisation, we cover what’s working, what’s often overlooked, and...

It’s a smorgasbord of sorcery in the latest Weird Science. Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage strain to hear the sound of ultrasonic waves making private communications possible in public places. Matt celebrates Tokyo’s attempts to make shared spaces less social. Or something. While Richard is trapped in a potentially demonic ASMR playlist, as Matt warps time with a treadmill. This ball of confusi...

In this episode of Tech Talk, Josh Gier, Chief Marketing Officer of Coliseum, a Kraken-backed competitive gaming platform, join us to explore the economic impact of grassroots gaming in Malaysia, the country's growing role as a high-growth esports hub, and how the RM20 million government investment is shaping the future of competitive gaming. We also discuss how the grassroots-to-pro pipeline is d...

In an always-on world, taking a break from technology is no longer a luxury—it’s becoming a necessity. From burnout to digital fatigue and revenge bedtime procrastination, our hyper-connected lives are taking a toll on our mental well-being. We speak with John Pinto, licensed counsellor and Head of Counselling at digital mental health platform ThoughtFull. We explore what a digital detox really me...

How secure are your messaging apps? Before the scandal dubbed Signal-gate in the US, relatively few people had tried the security-focused messaging app let alone used it regularly. Are commercial messaging apps secure enough to handle sensitive communications for your family, friends or business? Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage try to untangle the knot of modern apps and the legacy media they’r...

From powering smart farms to automating construction sites and enabling AI-driven aerial surveillance, industrial automation is no longer the future. It’s happening now, and it’s changing the way businesses operate. One company leading this charge is Aonic, a Malaysian-born drone and automation firm that’s rapidly growing its footprint across Southeast Asia. At Aonic Day 2025, the company rolled o...

Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage explore the complicated relationship between the technologies of tomorrow and the legacy systems that play an outsize role in maintaining the world of today. Following an ‘app for that’ side quest, they take a quick look at COBOL, the 60-year-old programming language that underpins global trade and explore the surprising volume of legacy code, systems and technologi...

With AI seamlessly becoming a weekly conversation, today we dive into the future of entertainment with Rizal Kamal, CEO at LOL ASIA to discuss how technology is shaking up the stage, the screen, and the entire entertainment experience. We’ll discuss whether AI truly is a game-changer or a creativity killer for this industry and whether a bot ever can match human humor. We’ll also look at what this...

Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage bellyflop into the murky world of brand authenticity. As consumers become increasingly vocal and energized, they are directing their spending towards companies they believe share and reflect their worldview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As organisations begin to rely more on AI-driven solutions and cloud infrastructure, they also face challenges in implementation, security, and regulation. How can businesses navigate these complexities while staying ahead of technological advancements? Joining us today is Adriana Kamelia, Co-Founder of CloudSec LLC, and an experienced AI and emerging technologies professional. Having worked with...

In today’s episode, we explore one potential solution: proof-of-personhood technology. Designed to verify human identity online while maintaining privacy, World ID, developed by Tools for Humanity, seeks to tackle these challenges with advanced cryptographic protections and decentralized verification. Join us as we chat with Tiago Sada, Chief Product Officer at Tools for Humanity, to dive into how...

This week Rich and Matt take a wild ride through the digestive tract of tech as they examine the growing anti-science stance of some of the world’s leading tech visionaries.  Sticking with those gut feelings, they also look at the emerging role that gut flora seem to play in the ageing process. And accuse it of being, at best, a frenemy. And in case you want something fluffy, they round off w...

In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of iconic tech products and platforms, with a focus on Skype, the video and audio calling giant set to retire in May 2025. Once a game-changer in the early 2000s, Skype revolutionised communication by offering affordable, high-quality calls, making it a household name with millions of users. However, in recent years, it’s struggled to keep up with more...

Amongst the chaos of curated feeds and online personas, are we finally seeing a shift towards genuine authenticity? Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage check-in with foursquare to see if people are craving genuine connection over gamification.  They find a growing demand for honesty in a digital world, and discuss the impact and growth of radical honesty and transparency before putti...

Space isn’t just about rockets and astronauts. It is also shaping industries, driving sustainability, and solving real-world challenges. From agriculture to climate resilience, satellite technology and AI are reshaping how we monitor the planet, make decisions, and build a more sustainable future. In this episode, we explore how space data is powering smarter farming, strengthening global collabor...