Tech Talk

Mattsplained celebrates its 200th episode with a look back at our tech obsessions past, present and future.

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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.

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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?

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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 the future has in store for computer vision.

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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?

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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 scrutiny regarding health data sharing, consent, and monetisation after at least two over-aggressive incidents exploiting interoperability.

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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 and plantation owners with the most in-depth and comprehensive information on crop management. Can tech really help our gardens grow?

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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.

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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 digitalisation journey as they operate within increasingly disruptive and competitive spaces. But how does it work? What are the benefits? And more importantly, is it for you and your business? Find out more as we discuss all of these topics and more with Joseph Lyons, MD for Australia and Asia of Xero.

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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?

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