Tech Talk

5G is here… Well kinda. The devices that supports 5G are here but building the infrastructure required to support 5G will take time and involves multiple different stakeholders. And while we’re talking about building the infrastructure, it is also vital that we start creating higher value networks centered around security. While 5G brings opportunities, it also brings risks and more bad actors in the digital sphere. We speak to Kevin O’Leary, Field Chief Security Officer, Asia Pacific, Palo Alto Networks about the security challenges that lies ahead with 5G.

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In July 1979, mobile technology was born in Tokyo. It wasn’t the Internet or the mobile phone. It was the Sony Walkmen that transformed the way we experience the world.

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You can't hide anymore. This week the Geeks talk about a new identification technology tool that will identify you using your cardiac pulses. And King of Kultur gets Jeff Sandhu and Matt Armitage arguing about sand. Also, finally a good use case for Deepfakes.

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The first edition of the Alibaba Netpreneur Training Malaysia Programme concluded earlier this year with 90 entrepreneurs and business leaders. This is a joint initiative by Alibaba Business School, MDEC, Matrade and SME Corp Malaysia. Malaysia is also the first Asian country to initiate the Netpreneur Training programme. We speak to 2 graduates to learn more about the potential of the digital economy from Alibaba’s point of view.

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This week, the Geeks talk about a new deepfake that is traumatising woman and other vulnerable groups. Also on the show is how a province in China is installing spyware on tourist's smartphones.

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Consciousness is something we take for granted. But what if it was assembled, code by code, like an app on a smartphone?

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Recently, the Minister of Communications and Multimedia, through Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) introduced the Malaysia Innovation Policy Council (MIPC). It is a platform that aims to drive the growth of the tech and digital industry by promoting policies and regulations that will encourage innovation. We speak to NorHizam Kadir of MDEC about why such a council exist and how this will help to grow the tech sector.

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The geeks realised that they've been growing horn like skull bumps over the last couple of years, after research shows that it could be linked to your smartphone usage. Also, how we're now teaching AI to be dumb.

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When you look at the world around you, it can seem like we’re living in dark and dangerous times. Technology companies that depict a world of calm and orderliness, as long as you follow their rules.

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The Geeks discuss CES Asia 2019 and why we keep seeing the weird and creepy tech at exhibitions like these. Also, King of Kulture introduces an app and finally, a proper use case for cat filters on Facebook live stream.

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