Tech Talk

In a world of curated perfection and digital personas, how do we know what's real? Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage make a much bigger discovery as they swiped right through the world of dating apps. What they found was more surprising and more human: the search for authenticity and meaning in a world that is increasingly at odds with those values. From slow dating to freak matching to AI wingman a...

In this episode, we speak with Matthew Hardman, Chief Technology Officer of APAC at Hitachi Vantara to get his thoughts and predictions for the role of AI in 2025. We explore how AI is driving sustainability, security, and growth across the APAC region, and uncover emerging trends and opportunities that looks to be shaping the future of technology. Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/lis...

As geopolitical tensions rise with Donald Trump’s return to the White House, U.S.-China relations are once again front and center, signaling potential ramifications for the APAC region, especially in the realm of cybersecurity. In this episode, we speak with Robert Huber, Chief Security Officer and Head of Research at Tenable and we’ll explore the complex interplay of geopolitical developments and...

Matt Armitage and Richard Bradbury explore the rise of DeepSeek and its seismic impact on financial markets. Since its launch in January 2025, the Chinese AI assistant has surpassed ChatGPT in downloads, offering similarly high-quality responses at zero cost. Nvidia, a key player in AI hardware, Microsoft, Google, and other major AI stakeholders have seen their market values drop in response to th...

As APAC continues to lead the charge in digital innovation, the gaming industry is taking a major transformation driven by AI, blockchain, and immersive technologies. With the digital ecosystem becoming more apparent today, it’s hard to imagine what and how the gaming industry will look like in the near future. In today’s show, we speak with Emma Liu, Co-founder and CEO of Pentagon Games to get a...

Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage tackle the complex world of sleepy optimism and take a side quest into blinking. Matt explores the surprising cognitive science behind blinking and the role it takes in shedding cognitive load, before tackling the surprising inefficiencies of optimism. How do you optimize optimism? Too much can encourage risk-taking behaviour; too little makes you, well, Matt. Th...

In a week that has inspired elation and desolation in possibly equal amounts, the visible and voluble presence of the world’s tech elite in the hallways of power is giving pause to many. Rich and Matt take a beat to remind themselves that there’s still more to tech than gaslighting, mind control and crude money politics. From the latest breakthroughs in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic an...

The metaverse market is projected to reach $54.5 billion by 2028, fueled by advancements in AI, 5G, and augmented reality. Businesses are increasingly exploring its practical applications to gain a competitive edge. Today, we are joined by Jason Low, CEO of Virtualtech Frontier, as he shares insights on how platforms like Mitoworld.io are helping companies create virtual spaces and transform indus...

In this episode, Matt Armitage and Richard Bradbury dive headfirst into the chaotic world of AI and tech in 2025. From Elon Musk’s launch of the Grok AI app to growing concerns over censorship on X (formerly Twitter), the conversation takes a dark turn with the shocking story of a domestic terrorist using AI to plan a deadly attack. They unpack how extremists are exploiting AI tools, the troubling...

Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage dive headfirst into the chaos of the new year, exploring the decidedly non-sleepy shifts in tech, politics, and society. From the explosive rise of Bitcoin hitting $100k and the ripple effects of Trump's crypto-friendly stance, to Elon Musk's DOGE department and the memecoin degeneracy that's reshaping financial narratives, it's anything but a slow start to 2025....

Malaysia’s palm oil sector faces rising costs, labour dependency, and sustainability challenges. AIREI, steps up with the first AI-driven smart palm oil mill. It integrates advanced sensors, AI-powered CCTV, and predictive maintenance to tackle inefficiencies and cut carbon emissions. On Tech Talk today, Surendran Kuranadan, Founder and CEO of AIREI, shares how this innovation is redefining effici...

Staring the apocalypse in the eye, Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage dissect the highs and lows technology, science and culture in 2024. There’s the obligatory explosion of AI, NVIDIA's trillion-dollar triumph, and the cyber-insecurity chaos that has plagued the year. There are upsides too, as they memorialize mind-blowing scientific discoveries, like how humans age in bursts and the surprising v...

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the financial services industry, but with great innovation comes great responsibility. On this episode of Tech Talk, we explore the challenges and opportunities of implementing ethical AI in a sector where trust and transparency are paramount. We examine the complexities of AI governance, discussing how financial institutions can tackle bias, ensure trans...

Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage take a much-needed break from doom-scrolling to celebrate some of the best things technology has ever done. As befitting a pair of uber geeks, there’s a love letter to the Internet, a passionate defense of spectacles, and Rich’s solo swim in the waters of gaming. They also dissect their biggest tech disappointments, from the unfulfilled promises of space travel to t...

On this episode of Tech Talk, we’re joined by Khalil Nooh, Co-Founder and CEO of Mesolitica, a Malaysian startup at the forefront of developing large language models (LLMs), who have recently built MaLLaM, a generative AI LLM specifically designed to understand and process local linguistic nuances like slangs, colloquialisms, and diverse dialects. The LLM is focused on Bahasa Malaysia and 16 other...

This week Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage explore one of the latest developments in disaster relief: the cyborg cockroach army. Fitted with electrodes, antennae and battery packs, semi-autonomous insect cyborgs could help to reach people under buildings and structures flattened by natural disasters. Those same insects are on the menu as the pair journeys to Mars to uncover what could be new forms...

We spotlight Dr. Kong Xin Ying, the only Malaysian honoured with the 2024 MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 (TR35) Asia Pacific Award. Dr. Kong’s groundbreaking work in sustainable energy and environmental remediation has turned heads globally, as she pioneers methods to upcycle plastic waste into valuable chemicals and fuels within a single day. We explore how her research, which combines...

Matt Armitage and Richard Bradbury dive into the chaotic world of modern music and content creation. From the staggering rise of independent artists to the murky waters of copyright theft, they explore how technology is reshaping creativity—and the challenges that come with it. From cheap music-making tools to AI that literally places your voice in some of the world’s biggest hits, there are now m...

We hear from Suresh Sankaran Srinivasan, Group Head of Cyber Security at Axiata Group Berhad, as we discuss developments in the sphere of cybersecurity. A seasoned expert, Suresh shares with us his 20 year journey in the field of cybersecurity, along with insights on emerging cyber threats. We’ll also discuss the role of AI and quantum computing in shaping the future of cybersecurity, and Suresh’s...

On this week’s episode, Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage are taking on more of your burning questions in another wide-ranging AMA. Topics veer from the sustainability of EV and lithium-ion battery cell production to the geopolitics of rare earth metals to the battle for food. Is population growth outpacing food production, or is climate instability the bigger threat? How will AI reshape educatio...

In this episode of Tech Talk, we explore CelcomDigi’s unique approach to driving digital transformation across Malaysia’s diverse business landscape. Afizulazha Abdullah, Chief Enterprise Business Officer at CelcomDigi, shares insights about innovative solutions designed for every stage of business growth, from small SMEs to large enterprises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The day has arrived! Matt Armitage takes on the questions you've been dying to ask. With Richard Bradbury at his side, Matt fields questions on everything from the dawn of Skynet to why he refuses to be the "boring one with the laser eyes." They dive into the complexities of AI, algorithms, and whether we should expect a future filled with rogue robots or a green-energy tech paradise. Ever wondere...

Mobile fraud is a growing threat, and nowhere is it more pressing than in the APAC region, where digital fraud attacks are rising faster than the global average. With a 17% increase in fraud incidents within the financial services sector alone in 2023, it’s clear that businesses need to stay one step ahead to protect themselves. In today’s episode, we’re joined by two experts at the forefront of t...

In today's episode of Tech Talk, we’re joined by Marcus Low, General Manager and VP for APJ at Sonar, a global leader in clean code solutions. With software development playing an increasingly critical role in Malaysia's digital economy, Marcus shares insights on the concept of Clean Code, why it’s essential in modern software, and how it contributes to reducing technical debt and minimising proje...

This week Matt Armitage and Richard Bradbury dive into the future of 3D printing. A 3D-printed housing development in Texas promises to transform the building of affordable housing, leading the way in building durable, eco-friendly homes. Later in the show, Matt shares new research showing that even advanced AI models like GPT-4 can fall for the same scams as humans, exposing risks as these system...