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Tech Talk
Where would your business be in 10 years time? How about 5 years from now? Or even tomorrow? Chances are, you’re already in the age of a digital business. Tech Talk is the programme that gives you access to the minds that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Hear from global and regional experts and analyst, record breaking developers, the dark-web hackers and the “crazy ones” as they give you an insight to how the world will change. Tech Talk helps you to breakdown the geeky jargons and complex…
Episodes
Tech TalkMSP299. Weird Science: Everything’s AI
After last week’s existential episode about Google’s NotebookLM and its instant podcast creation tool, Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage are still feeling a…
Tech TalkFuture Forward: AI, Productivity, and Education
In this episode, we speak with Keith Carter, Partner at KDA Capabilities Singapore on the transformative impact of AI as a force multiplier for productivity in…
Tech TalkMSP298. Spot The Bot: The Belle and Ben Show
In this reality twisting episode, Matt Armitage and Richard Bradbury explore the cultural tsunami of AI technology reshaping the cultural landscape. our world…
Tech TalkDefender of Cyber Threats
Cybersecurity today faces an overwhelming number of threats from supply chain attacks and data breaches, which continue to grow in frequency and…
Tech TalkMSP297. It’s Common Sense.
Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage venture into a dangerous world this week: defining the undefinable: common sense. And how we give it to machines. Drawing on…
Tech TalkDiscovering IP ServerOne’s Acorn Recovery as a Service
In this episode, we spoke with CL Lee, Managing Director, and Simon Ng, Sales Director at IP ServerOne, about the rise in cyber threats to Malaysian…
Tech TalkMSP296. Musk On Mars: Can SpaceX Really Conquer The Red Planet?
Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage dissect SpaceX's audacious plans to colonize the Red Planet. From the practicalities of getting there to the challenges of…
Tech TalkUnlocking Vision AI: The Future of Business Innovation
Today on the show, we’re diving into the world of Vision AI, a transformative technology that’s reshaping how industries operate and innovate their business…
Tech TalkMSP295. Primal Screen: Techno Panic And The True Impacts Of Screentime
In recent weeks, governments worldwide have been grappling with the challenges of social media, from censorship concerns to age restrictions. But amidst the…
Tech TalkEnergising Innovations: Partnership with VALE
In this episode of Tech Talk, we highlight the cutting-edge collaboration between CelcomDigi and Vale in Malaysia, focusing on the deployment of 5G and…
Tech TalkMSP294. Pass The Enzymes: The Liquid Future of DNA Computing
Forget silicon chips, the future of computing could be written in DNA. Scientists have built a groundbreaking DNA computer that can solve chess puzzles and…
Tech TalkMSP293. Eco-Walls, Quantum Weirdness, and Laser Tweezers (aka The One About Magic Pixies)
Join Richard and Matt as they delve into the world of cutting-edge environmental technology and mind-bending quantum physics with the help of some magic…
Tech TalkCulture In Tech: The Wukong Boom
Today on the show, we speak with Jonathan Leo Toyad, Content Director and Co-Owner at Kakuchopurei (KKP) on the groundbreaking success story that’s capturing…
Tech TalkMSP292. The Old Kids Are Alright
Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage embark on a captivating journey through the contrasting worlds of childhood and adulthood. From their shared delight with…
Tech TalkAdvancing Poultry Farming Through 5G & AI
In this episode of Tech Talk in collaboration with CelcomDigi, we continue our series by focusing on the transformative impact of smart technology in the…
Tech TalkMSP291. Brains. The Future of Superhuman Abilities
Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage dive deep into the world of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and its potential to create of enhanced, super intelligent…
Tech TalkFortifying Cybersecurity with Quantum Technology
We explore the rising influence of quantum computing—a technology poised to revolutionise industries by tackling complex challenges that traditional computers…
Tech TalkMSP290. Weird Science: Zombies, Cannibals and Chatbots
This week Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage look at a University of Tubingen study that explores the relationship between AI, information and trust, especially…
Tech TalkThe Evolution of CelcomDigi: Beyond Connectivity
In this first episode of Tech Talk in collaboration with CelcomDigi, we kick off the series with Afizulazha Abdullah, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of…
Tech TalkMSP289. Weird Science: Vegans, Coral and Our Fungal Future
In this episode of Mattsplained, Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage explore a controversial proposal to save coral reefs by introducing heat-resistant species…
Tech TalkUnleashing the AI Economy
We explore the AI economy’s impact on business operations with David Irecki, the Chief Technology Officer of APJ at Boomi. David shares insights on overcoming…
Tech TalkMSP286. CrowdStrike, Conspiracies and Choke Points
Matt Armitage and Rich Bradbury dive into the recent CrowdStrike outage that caused chaos worldwide. They explore the far-reaching implications of the…
Tech TalkEnhancing Cybersecurity - How Do You Stay Ahead of the Curve
Last Friday, a Microsoft-Crowdstrike update error caused one of the worst IT outages in history and this impacted over 8.5 million Microsoft devices around the…
Tech TalkMSP286. We Are All Going to Dye: The Changing Colours Of AI
Today Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage discuss the growing fear and anger surrounding unchecked advances in artificial intelligence (AI): the potential impact…
Tech TalkThe Deepfake Deception: How Good Are You at Cracking These Attacks?
In this episode of Tech Talk, we address the pressing issue of deepfake fraud in the financial sector with Frederic Ho, the Vice President of Asia Pacific at…
Tech TalkMSP286. Weird Science: Lego, Bionic Legs and Buildings That Grow
Join hosts Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage for a fascinating journey through the latest in weird and wonderful scientific breakthroughs. In this episode, we…
Tech TalkFrom Algorithms to Offers: The Future of AI in Hiring
Today on Tech Talk, we speak with David Holland, Managing Director of Swag at Employment Hero on the intricacies of AI-driven recruitment platforms, their…
Tech TalkMSP285. A Place in the Sun. The Case for Geoengineering
Join Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage as us as they discuss the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence and explore the radical geoengineering…
Tech TalkE-Invoicing Cyber Threats Unveiled
As Malaysia prepares to roll out e-invoicing nationwide, there is a pressing need to address the cybersecurity risks that come with this transition. From the…
Tech TalkCan Facial Verification Survive the Deepfake Age?
In this episode, we will explore the vulnerabilities of current facial recognition systems, the advancements needed to counteract deepfake attacks, and how AI…
Tech TalkMSP284. Weird Science: Reverse Aging, Abandoned Mines & Brainrot
Once again, Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage explore the world of weird science. Matt looks at the potential anti-aging effects of space travel on billionaires…
Tech TalkMSP283. Breaking Through the Cancer Ecosystem
Matt Armitage and Richard Bradbury explore exciting breakthroughs in cancer treatment, focusing on the shift from viewing cancer as a singular entity to…
Tech TalkMSP282: A Rush of Hydrogen to the Head
The hydrogen goldrush is the latest frontier of the energy wars. Rich and Matt examine the latest breakthroughs in hydrogen energy technology and look at its…
Tech TalkBuilding Climate Resilience
Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to both Malaysia and the global community. In Malaysia, the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-induced…
Tech TalkMSP 281: Stickier Than a Superconductor
In today’s green hued instalment, Rich and Matt delve into the exciting world of superconductors and the ongoing quest for room-temperature superconductivity…
Tech TalkAWS Finance Forward Series: Data, AI & Agility
The Amazon Web Services “Finance Forward Series: Data, AI & Agility - Thriving In The New Insurance Landscape” event concluded on 14 May 2024, with a panel…
Tech TalkThe Future of Computer Science in the Age of AI
We speak with Dr. Ian Tan, an Associate Professor in Computer Science and the Head of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt…
Tech TalkPioneering Solutions for Malaysia's Water Crisis
Join us as Dr. Mohammad Sherafatmand from Hydroleap discusses innovative solutions to Malaysia's critical water challenges. With the nation's ageing…
Tech TalkMSP280. TikTok Saves The World
Rich and Matt dive into the complex intersection of technology, security, and information warfare. Starting with TikTok's recent controversies and the US…
Tech TalkAI in Education: Charting New Territories
We sit down with Sanjay Sarma, the newly appointed CEO and Dean of the Asia School of Business, to explore the transformative impact of AI on education. With…
Tech TalkAre There Better Ways to Confirm Your Identity?
As we mark World Password Day, we reflect on recent findings that highlight a concerning trend in Malaysia – the persistence of weak passwords like ‘123456’…
Tech TalkMSP279. Inverting The Happiness Index.
On this episode, Rich and Matt delve into the surprising potential benefits of anxiety. You might think anxiety is purely negative, but what if it could…
Tech TalkMerging Data, Not Just Companies
During an M&A, companies are not only acquiring a new business, but they are also getting access to whole new business systems and data, which could easily…
Tech TalkMSP278. Unreal Engines.
Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage discuss a recent open letter signed by 200 music stars, including Nicki Minaj, REM, and Stevie Wonder, urging technology…
Tech TalkAre We Prepared For The Future Of Work?
In this episode, we looked into the transformative impact of AI on the future of work, with guidance from KPMG Malaysia's Executive Director of Business…

Tech TalkA New Dawn with Galaxy AI
In an era where AI is increasingly integrated into every facet of our world, it has now emerged as a transformative force in redefining the mobile experience…
Tech TalkConnecting Businesses of All Sizes
In this interconnected environment, the essence of connectivity transcends technological capabilities. It involves creating expansive networks, nurturing…
Tech TalkLeveraging Technology To Scale And Grow A Business
In an era where digital transformation is not just a buzzword but a pivotal strategy for success, businesses are increasingly turning towards using technology…
Tech TalkEmbracing Inclusivity in Digital Design
We hear from Sara Faatz from Progress to discuss the pivotal role of human-centered design in technology. We explore how this approach, focusing on inclusivity…
Tech TalkMSP268 Memory Loss: The Digital Legacy Business
In this episode, Matt and Richard explore the complex relationship between technology and memory, focusing on the preservation of digital content after death…
Tech TalkConnecting The Future Of Logistics and Manufacturing
Connectivity is pivotal in powering all Internet of Things, including the way we produce and distribute products. Imagine a world where every aspect of your…
Tech TalkMSP267 Weird Science: Wooden Satellites & Wilful Ignorance
In the future, we might not be able to see the stars for the trees if wood becomes the material of choice for interstellar habitation. Plus wilful ignorance…
Tech TalkConnecting The Future of Smart Mobility
Smart mobility is the latest buzzword today and also an area of business that investors and businesses are trying to get into. Its potential showcases the…
Tech TalkHarnessing Generative AI: A Leap Towards Malaysia's Digital Economy
Malaysia's digital economy is on a fast track, with a significant push from the National 4IR Policy and National AI Roadmap. The dawn of generative AI presents…
Tech TalkCapturing Moments and Markets: The Fujifilm Strategy
Join us for an in-depth conversation on Fujifilm's market positioning amidst strong competitors like Canon and Nikon. We'll explore Fujifilm's best-selling…
Tech TalkMSP266 WS: The Devil’s in the Dion
Celine Dion terrorizes a New Zealand city as officials in Guangzhou wipe the Halloween smile from riders’ faces and Meta’s chatbots sow confusion and apathy…
Tech TalkFortifying Human Firewalls: Cybersecurity's New Frontier
We’ll be looking at the critical issue of cybersecurity, spotlighted by a recent Fortinet Malaysia survey revealing that over 30% of devices in Malaysian…
Tech TalkMSP265 WS: Bots and Blood Tests
As AI unveils its ability to speak to us, we take a look at the hidden world of data labelling, the secrets of 100-year-old blood and in-the-box updates. See…
Tech TalkNavigating Plastic Perils
We speak with Umesh Madhavan, Research Director at The Circulate Initiative, as he unveils solutions to plastic pollution in Malaysia post their recent report…