Tech Talk

For decades, a handful of brands dominated the consumer retail landscape. Whether it was Gillete razors, or Kodak in cameras - the top brands in the US remained unchanged from 1923 to 1983. And then the Internet came along and democratised the tools required to start and scale a business. New startups emerged, DTCs (Direct to Consumer); and they were very, very successful. But with so many new bra...

Billions of dollars are pouring into start-ups focused on reversing the effects of time on our cells. Could a cure for old age be within our grasp? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our second show on Staying ‘Cyber-Safe’ we’ll be getting serious about Cybersecurity as we get the lowdown on how changing technology affects the cybersecurity sphere, what to do if you’re a victim of a cybersecurity breach, and why a telco company is now providing cybersecurity services. This conversation is powered by Celcom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mattsplained celebrates its 200th episode with a look back at our tech obsessions past, present and future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are some companies the target of cyber-security breaches? Why do they get hacked? What motivates a hacker to target a certain company over another, and what tools and methods might they use to do so? We’ll be hearing from former white hat hacker CF Fong, about what it takes to keep you, your data, and your business safe from cyber-attacks. This conversation is powered by Celcom. Image Credit:...

Could robot bees be the future of pollination? Will a resurrected T-Rex look like a T-Rex? Can we game our way to a cure for cancer plus the secret to more accurate moon walking? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aye Solutions is a Malaysian startup which provides AI-powered tools to advance the transformation of retail stores. Through the integration of AI and other technologies, their AI-powered Autonomous Retail Solution (Aye Retail) enables a frictionless and contactless retail experience with minimal physical touchpoints and no checkout needed. We catch up with founder and CEO Yee Yun Lim, to see what...

Who will we be in the metaverse? Obviously, an avatar. But what will that avatar mean for the person in the real world. Has digital technology already eroded our identities? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The need for having data sharing in healthcare through electronic records is more prevalent than ever. For the healthcare industry, big data can provide several important benefits, including a lower rate of medication errors, facilitating preventive care, more accurate staffing etc. However, due to the increasing number of cybersecurity attacks on healthcare systems, there is going to be more scru...

SAT.Asia , believes in making improvements to the working conditions and operations of farmers through the use of tech-driven solutions. While we may have witnessed a surge in the adoption of digital technologies and solutions over the last 2 years, Malaysia’s agriculture scene has been relatively slow on the uptake. By leveraging state-of-the-art IoT technology, SAT.Asia ’s tools provide farmers...

The battle for control of the metaverse is pitting companies that want to create a corporate-curated Ready Player One experience against those who want it to develop with the organic chaos of the current Internet. And no one has even built it yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accounting services and the cloud have become inseparable. With accounting systems hosted on cloud, multiple companies have gained the ease of accessing their digitally hosted system anytime and from any place.   Understanding the significance of cloud accounting in helping SMEs thrive in this current business climate, Xero has provided a supportive ecosystem for SMEs to accelerate their digi...

Five-letter puzzle Wordle has become a global sharing sensation. But why is it so addictive? And what is it doing to your brain? And what does it tell us about our culture? Image Credit: Kean Walmsley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Newswav is an online content aggregator that obtains its content from different online sources. They have recently raised RM6 million in a Series A funding led by OSK Ventures International to help further strengthen their position and drive user penetration in key market segments. We speak with Wai Swee about Malaysian news consumption patterns, and how he sees the future of digital news co...

What is your happiness worth? Should we live for today or for tomorrow? We look at the science behind the wellbeing movement and the countries that are measuring their success as units of happiness rather than GDP. Image Credit: Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CLEA is the first application in South East Asia that enables Virtual Covid-19 Screening (VCS), allowing anyone to perform verified self-screening tests anytime, anywhere. CLEA’s IT team and clinical partners worked meticulously to curate a human-centric, user-friendly interface that suits all levels of society. What is the tech behind it, and for how much longer will we need it for? See omnystudi...

Is kombucha the future of water filtration? Can viruses keep our food safe? And exactly how long before your bubble bursts? More weird science stories to help you see through the dark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intellect was founded on the observation that millions of people across the globe go through different forms of everyday struggles, big and small, at home and at work – but most without easy ways to get mental wellbeing support in the way that they need it. There are many apps out there that claim to help people with these struggles, whether it's through guided meditation, breathing exercises or d...

Does the stuff we buy force us to buy more stuff? Can we overcome built-in obsolescence or should we put our screens down and live a more analogue life? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Design tools can be complicated, and for some MSMEs and SMEs it might be a thorn in their side. But this shouldn't be a roadblock to getting your brand out there. Stive Asia was established in July 2020 by founder Jeff Fan and co-founder Shi Min. Stive, a portmanteau of simplified creative, is a homegrown platform that aims to make creativity easily connected and accessible by anyone, even without...

When is a VPN not a VPN? When it’s Apple’s Private Relay. Plus Tesla hacks, algae driven robots, edible straws and aircraft mounted lasers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The acceleration of technology is shaking up the future of events. Every day, event platforms are constantly reimagining how the future of events will look, as they adapt to the evolving needs of both organisers and attendees, and the changing faces of technology and its impact on the events industry. Hubilo, a leading global platform for virtual and hybrid events, understands the crucial need to...

Is it too late to contain the spread of AI? As experts debate the development of truly super intelligent machines, the next generation of machine intelligence is already creating answers to questions we can only guess at. Image Credits: Shutterstock | Phonlamai Photo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tokocrypto is arguably Indonesia’s most trusted Crypto assets digital exchange, and is the first entity in Indonesia to be registered under the Trade and Futures Exchange Ministry (BAPPEBTI). They also act as a hub for education and news on blockchain technology through close collaboration with Southeast Asian blockchain communities, universities, the public, and the Indonesian government. We disc...

$70m JPEGS. $3m tweets. The rise of NFTs is turning the worlds of digital art and virtual collectibles into an investor gold rush. But what are they and are they really worth the money? Image Credits: Shutterstock | Iryna_Khomenko See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.