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Tech Talk

Where would your business be in 10 years time? How about 5 years from now? Or even tomorrow? Chances are, you’re already in the age of a digital business. Tech Talk is the programme that gives you access to the minds that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Hear from global and regional experts and analyst, record breaking developers, the dark-web hackers and the “crazy ones” as they give you an insight to how the world will change. Tech Talk helps you to breakdown the geeky jargons and complex codes

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45:47

MSP326. The Pink Past Of The Electric Car

Tech Talk ·

2025/06/05

A little over 100 years ago electric vehicles were everywhere. They outsold petrol machines, were faster, cleaner and more reliable. And then, in the space of a few years, they went away generations. Rich and Matt look at this remarkable rise and fall and ask if the continued rise of the EV in the 21st Century EV is inevitable and unstoppable? Or if it could become a historical footnote? Again. And how could the ideological battle over the engines in our cars shape the geopolitical and technological

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25:56

Can AI Tools Really Stop Online Scams?

Tech Talk ·

2025/06/04

Microsoft’s Cyber Signals report suggests that the company blocks about 1.6 million bot signup attempts per hour, and has already stopped over $4 billion in fraud in just a span of a year. To fight fire with fire, the company is also rolling out new tools, from digital fingerprinting to typo protection in Microsoft Edge, and plan to evolve their large-scale AI detection systems. But, are these tools adequate enough to protect consumers from AI-assisted scams and overall, what does all this mean for

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44:43

MSP325. Rung Out_Repairing The Career Ladder

Tech Talk ·

2025/05/29

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 lessons are there for Gen Z in the midlife career meltdowns of the slacker generation? And how do you

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29:28

The Future Of Market Research, Here and Now

Tech Talk ·

2025/05/28

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 intelligence firm. We discuss how businesses can avoid the common pitfall of building in isolation, especially

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45:28

MSP324. Chatsplained. An Unsustainable Model?

Tech Talk ·

2025/05/22

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 launches a US$250 a month service that could deliver on its financially exorbitant promise. And where does

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38:37

Leading Through the AI Hype

Tech Talk ·

2025/05/21

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 infrastructure and trust gaps that can derail even the most ambitious AI strategies. We also explore PwC’s

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46:08

MSP323. The Sandwich Generation. The Curse of Gen X

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2025/05/15

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 Massive, tilt their baseball caps and peer over their indoor sunglasses to weigh the imponderable depth

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30:41

AI Is Hungry. Is Your Infrastructure Ready?

Tech Talk ·

2025/05/14

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/listener for privacy information.

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MSP322. AI, You’re Basic

Tech Talk ·

2025/05/08

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 earth shattering at all? What if the AI we fear losing our jobs to is all a bit mid?Today, Rich Bradbury

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34:19

Can Big Tech Take a Joke?

Tech Talk ·

2025/05/07

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 Kulturpop about what this moment reveals about Microsoft’s evolution, and what it says about Big Tech more

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MSP321. Hitting The Bottleneck

Tech Talk ·

2025/05/01

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 comes to AI. And they try to solve an age old pickle: how many Bransons are there in a Grok?See

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MSP320. Weird Science: The Wilderness Of Space

Tech Talk ·

2025/04/24

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 laboratory grown stem cells of deceased composer Alvin Lucier to create an ever-morphing soundtrack. And they

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29:39

Target Smarter, Not Harder

Tech Talk ·

2025/04/23

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 where AI is taking the industry next with insights from Niall Hogan, General Manager for Asia Pacific

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MSP319. Weird Science: Time Warps, Invisible Sound...

Tech Talk ·

2025/04/17

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 confusion starts to make more sense once they get onto the subject of DNA to wonder if our source code is up for

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26:43

Malaysia - The Next Esports Powerhouse In SEA?

Tech Talk ·

2025/04/16

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 developing local talent as well as creating new job and business opportunities across the region.Image

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Breaking Up with Your Phone: The Case for a Digital...

Tech Talk ·

2025/04/09

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 means in 2025, why even well-intentioned “focus modes” might not be enough, and how individuals and

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45:48

MSP318. Signal Failure

Tech Talk ·

2025/04/03

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’re built on to sort the leaky vessels from the tight ships. And sink a couple of conspiracies in the

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30:06

Industrial Automation and AI Drones

Tech Talk ·

2025/04/02

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 out a suite of next-gen solutions, from CHCNAV’s precision machine control systems to DJI’s latest

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MSP317. Old Code’s Enduring Legacy

Tech Talk ·

2025/03/27

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 technologies that keep our high-tech world moving. From Python to energy grids to industrial control systems,

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34:18

AI And The Future Of Entertainment

Tech Talk ·

2025/03/26

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 means for the future of entertainment, from AI powered music and comedians to virtual concerts and the

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