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Nuvei is a payments solutions and platform provider that helps customers accelerate their business with modular, flexible and scalable technology to help integrate next-gen payments services into their offerings. Gaming and its popularity skyrocketed during the pandemic, but how important are things like a well designed UI and UX when it comes to monetisation of games?

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The secret laptop destruct sequence of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation, a lawnmowing android, social media intrusion and chewing gum make for some very weird science.

Episode Sources: 

https://www.wired.com/story/janet-jackson-rhythm-nation-crash-hard-drives/

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We know going for a regular medical check-up is a crucial way to sustain our health, yet, many people fail to do so. The same can, unfortunately, be said for the cybersecurity of our companies and businesses. Despite us being firmly entrenched in this digitalisation era, many companies in Malaysia are still reluctant to holistically adopt cybersecurity measures which leave their systems and businesses vulnerable to attacks. However, companies like SRKK are continuously working with Malaysia-based companies to enhance business continuity through comprehensive digital transformation accompanied by cybersecurity measures. 

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Our minds are crying out for silence in an over-stimulating world. But is silence only for the wealthy? And can too much of it harm rather than help us?

Episode Sources: 

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25533990-700-the-power-of-quiet-the-mental-and-physical-health-benefits-of-silence/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJsuUOuEZ9Q 

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2452161304806914 

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-51174-001 

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Whilst many of us choose to print documents less often, there are still companies that rely heavily on printed media. Whether it's for marketing materials, business cards or even simple stationery, there’s still a market for it. Now Singapore’s ExpressPrint is entering the Malaysian market with the help of AI – and just what will this AI be doing?

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Data breaches are becoming increasingly common, and the threat of cybercrime is something that we have to be constantly aware of - especially as many of us are now working from home. But are you proactive or reactive when it comes to safeguarding yours or your company's IT infrastructure?

Join us on a special show, as we speak to Dr Saiyid Abdallah Syahir Al-Edrus, the General Manager of Cybersecurity Services at TM One, to find out just how important it is to be proactive.

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Headphones that lip read, mouse-rat chimeras, soap-based TV screens and a robot with feelings. With a list like that it must be weird science.

Episode Sources: 

https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/01/smart-glasses-allow-deaf-people-to-see-conversations-with-subtitles-17106685/ 

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2332193-experimental-earphone-can-hear-commands-user-is-silently-mouthing/ 

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2332016-mice-produce-rat-sperm-with-technique-that-could-help-conservation/ 

https://www.newscientist.com/section/news/page/3/ 

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2332216-home-screening-test-for-oral-or-throat-cancer-has-90-per-cent-accuracy/ 

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/08/whatsapp-opens-door-silent-exits-annoying-groups-privacy 

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Air International Thermal Systems was founded in Australia in 1967 by Owen John, after he built an air conditioner for his own Jaguar and discovered a demand for it among other luxury car owners. CEO Rejie Samuel explains how it has evolved over 50 years to various countries. 

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Is a smart city a place where digital technology tracks your every move and creates a de facto surveillance state? Or is it simply a place where we use the best of human technology and innovation to create liveable urban spaces? 

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Are digital distractions destroying our brains? Are we too detached to remember? Could an Adam Sandler movie have been deeply profound? The disturbing development of digital amnesia.

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