Cybersecurity conversations often focuses on phishing, ransomware, and data breaches, but a less obvious threat is growing into households through illicit streaming devices. According to a new report by Cyberstronomy, titled Residential Proxying and Illicit Streaming Devices, these devices are often exploited as part of residential proxy networks — exposing consumers and small businesses to serious legal, reputational, and financial risks. To shed light on what the numbers really mean and what businesses and households should watch out for, we speak with Dr. Paul Watters, CEO of Cyberstronomy and Honorary Professor at Macquarie University, Sydney.

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When we talk about startups in Malaysia, we usually think of e-commerce, fintech, or SaaS. But deep tech and AI startups are a different story and quite frankly, are becoming more common. Besides funding, they need strong research, access to labs, industry partnerships, and the right people to make things work.

That’s what Sunway iLabs and Cradle Fund are trying to tackle with the new Startup Deep Tech Ventures Lab, or DTVL. It’s a six-month programme to help build and grow high-impact AI and deep tech startups here in Malaysia.

Matt van Leeuwen, Chief Innovation Officer of Sunway Group and CEO of Sunway iLabs tells us more about the programme, the gaps it’s trying to fill, and why collaborations like this are important for our startup ecosystem.

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Can money buy you time? If breakthroughs in epigenetics continue, the only thing between you and a lifespan of 150 years might be the ability to pay for it.

Richard ‘Crab Claws’ Bradbury and Matt ‘The Panda’ Armitage have a look at the technologies, the companies and the billionaire obsessives willing to pour hundreds of millions into life extensions research. And ask: Should we? Really?

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Kavitha Mariappan has spent her career helping organisations navigate technology shifts, from driving customer transformation at Zscaler to her current role as Chief Transformation Officer at Rubrik. Now, she’s making the case that cyber recovery belongs in the boardroom, not just the server room. We talk about why identity-driven threats are changing the resilience playbook, how regulation is shaping preparedness, and what leaders need to do today to ensure their organisations can bounce back tomorrow.

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From uncanny valleys to Big Willie style, Rich and Matt leave no metaphorical stone unturned as they pour a hefty bucket of AI slop over themselves.

Are social sharing platforms using AI to "improve" creators’ content? Who actually profits from this deluge? And why are AI companies suddenly approaching traditional media companies with armfuls of cash?

If you’re fond of feedback loops, digital enhancement and spaghetti, this might be the slop you’ve always dreamed of.

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John Belizaire has gone from architecting systems at Intel to selling two tech companies and now building data centres powered by renewable energy that would otherwise go unused. As CEO of Soluna Holdings, he’s making the case that computing for AI, crypto, and beyond can be clean, flexible, and profitable. We talk about why he made the leap from software to solar, how to turn wasted energy into opportunity, and what it really takes to build a business with purpose at its core.

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Over the past few years, industrial AI has moved from boardroom buzzword to factory floor reality. It’s now being deployed to streamline operations, cut energy costs, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chains. And as other nations double down, Malaysia finds itself at a crossroads: move fast or risk being priced out and left behind.

The recent launch of the National AI Office signals ambition, but real impact will depend on whether industries here can move beyond pilot projects and into full-scale transformation. And with geopolitical pressures like upcoming US tariffs on the horizon, the clock is ticking.

So what does it take for Malaysia’s industries to seize the industrial intelligence edge?

Joining me to explore this is Saadi Kermani, Vice President of Digital Business Operations at AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software. We’ll discuss where Malaysia stands, what’s working globally, and how we can prepare our people, our plants, and our policies for what’s next.

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On this oddly timed edition, Matt and Rich hike into the uncanny valleys of machine music. From the Laurel Canyon folk rockers that never existed, to featured artist scams, AI generated music is heading to a playlist near you. 

Is Mattsplained’s new country anthem AI slop or simply the best? Does Richard really own a sequined jumpsuit or have his own intro music to announce it? These are questions that no one ever thought to answer before the advent of AI.

Slop, scams and copyright strikes. We’re truly halfway to hell.

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Malaysia is producing more tech graduates than ever, yet many still struggle to land the right jobs. Hackathons are changing that — evolving from coding contests into platforms for peer learning, coaching, and real-world problem solving. Alex Liew, Chairman at PIKOM, and TK Choo, Director at Kabel, join us to unpack how hackathons are bridging the employability gap while helping businesses attract and retain digital-savvy talent.

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Like a hungry Pac-Man after too many power ups, AI is coming for the career ladder itself. The grunt work is gone, replaced by break-free LLMs, while coffee machines ping mournfully ping inside empty office spaces.

This week Matt and Rich explore the empirical implications of AI in the workplace. A generational hollowing out of talent. The $10,000 search for work. The grey ceiling facing Gen X execs. And wonder whether it could all be solved with a little empathy.

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