Tech Talk

 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 content.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Matt Armitage with another of his quirky yet insightful technology topics.

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 discussion groups. Intellect are building an entirely new approach to mental healthcare that is preventative, instant, and made for everyone.

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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?

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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 the knowledge of professional software. We talk about the idea, and the tech behind it.

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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.

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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 win the time and attention of the future’s dominant workforce. Events will be less about chronology and speakers and more about exploration and interaction.

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