Digital Siomai: Recent Episodes
Abel Maningas & Kevin Lee
In this episode, we interviewed Lance Cham, a Product Manager from Paymaya, to peek behind the curtain of Product Management. We talked about the challenges of being a PM, how to be a PM, and some secrets to becoming successful in this role.
*We've experienced some network issues that messed up some parts of the recording :( Really sorry about that, but don't worry, it's not anything horrible.
In this episode, Abel & Kevin took a look at how Piracy has been less of a problem in recent years thanks to streaming and how it could change in the future.
In this week's episode, Abel and Kevin did some myth-busting on some of the most important technology myths that mislead Filipinos. Listen in as they speak some truths about your smartphones, routers, and more.
In this week's episode, Abel and Kevin talked about their Top 5 favorite shows on Netflix. They shared quite a mixed bag of shows from standup comedy specials to anthologies.
In this week's episode, Abel & Kevin talked about Lyka, a digital product that's been silently making waves in the Philippine digital landscape. They took a look at what it's all about, how it's growing, and why it caught the attention of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
In this week's episode, Abel & Kevin talked about Axie Infinity, an Ethereum blockchain-based game that's been creating quite the buzz lately. They shared some of their initial thoughts and talked about the concept of "Playing-to-Earn" which has compelled a lot of Filipinos to shell out some good money in order to start playing the game.
In this episode, Abel and Kevin talked about the changes that are coming to Microsoft's new OS Windows 11. They shared insights about the direction where Microsoft is headed in this new release, comparisons with macOS, and where the industry as a whole is headed.
In this week's episode, Abel & Kevin took a trip down memory lane and talked about Yahoo Messenger, one of the leading instant messaging applications in the early 2000s. They talked about their fond memories on the platform, how it died out, and how it influenced the biggest apps that we have today.
In this episode, Abel & Kevin talked about what Ether is and why the Ethereum blockchain is an exciting and revolutionary piece of technology.
In this week's episode, Abel & Kevin teaches you how to doge, just kidding. They talked about the infamous cryptocurrency DOGECOIN; why is it gaining traction and the technology behind it.
Disclaimer: The thoughts expressed in this show are not financial or investment advice. The hosts are not liable for any losses or damages incurred from investing in cryptocurrencies.
Abel & Kevin talked about the recent iOS, specifically on the App tracking changes deployed by Apple. The update has become very controversial in the tech world due to its implications and effects on the internet as a whole. Join them as they talk about the effects of this change that even had Facebook in shock.
For this week's episode, Abel and Kevin took a breather and talked about Youtube. Essentially a replacement for TV, they shared their favorite channels to find entertainment and unwind.
In this week's episode, Abel and Kevin shared their perspective and opinions on why the Philippines is relatively behind in tech. Going through their individual lists, they talked about cultural barriers, education, and a little bit into the industry landscape.
It's an internet age-old question, usually said with a hint of irritation and even rage. Join Abel and Kevin as they unpack this question and look into the reasons why our internet is slow here in the Philippines.
It's all about User Experience. Join Abel and Kevin as they talk about what UX is, demystified common misconceptions about it, and gave their reasons why businesses and individuals will benefit from good UX.
Two months into 2021, Abel and Kevin gave their thoughts and predictions on the trends that will continue to flourish, or even gain traction, as part of the "new normal". Are these two on to something here...?
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In this week's episode, Abel and Kevin talked about their favorite gadgets and gizmos that bring value to their day-to-day lives and new devices that they have their eyes on.
Show Notes: https://www.notion.so/Episode-12-Go-go-gadget-744771db11e44a579abac1801f0440e2
Going digital is a strategic business decision, as it should be, so in this week's episode, Abel and Kevin talked about the "when" of bringing your business into digital to help you make the move more strategic. They listed down the internal and external factors which could trigger investing in digital solutions for your company and move it into the space.
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The first official episode of 2021 for the podcast and it's a juicy one! 2020 was a crazy year, but one of the great things about it was that it highlighted the importance of digitalization for commerce. The new year will surely bring more people and businesses into the digital space, however, this space is still somewhat new for Philippine businesses and it could be daunting to take a leap.
In this week's episode, Abel and Kevin discussed how businesses could invest in digital, how much they cost, and what goes into building these tools and services in order to provide some clarity and help you reduce your risk if you decide to invest in them.
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Happy New Year! As the year 2020 closes, Abel and Kevin talked about the top 5 things that defined the topsy-turvy year. Ranging from products and services to trends and lifestyle changes.
"Kaka-computer mo yan"--A common phrase heard by Kevin and Abel being part of a generation raised by games. Growing up with gameboys in hand the games that they grew up with ultimately lead them to work in and around tech.
In this week's episode, they talked about the state of gaming, trends, and how games are changing lives and businesses today.
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For this week's episode, Abel and Kevin discussed cryptocurrency, the technology behind it, and some truths behind some common scams around crypto.
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The internet is really, really great for commerce. For this week's episode, Abel & Kevin talked about different ways to exist digitally as a business, as a professional, or even as someone who's completely starting from scratch. They delved into different ways to enter the space through digital solutions like websites or through existing platforms like Youtube and Patreon as well as what you'll need before taking the leap.
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Notes:
"Design & Digital Rice: How should businesses exist in the digital space and what design brings to the table." https://medium.com/@abelmdesign/design-and-digital-rice-9aedf680aa6b
We had some internet problems, a bit meta really, so instead of talking about what we planned, we did a random episode with some quick-fire questions.
For this random episode, Kevin and Abel exchanged questions about tech products and services in the Philippines. They shared some of their opinions on trends as well as hopes for tech in the country.
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Connect with Abel and Kevin on LinkedIn:
Abel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelmaningas/
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-john-lee-53788395/
In this week's episode, Abel and Kevin talked about fake news and it's dangers to society as well as individuals. They shared how they are exposed to this phenomenon in family group chats and how they spot information that is false or unreliable.
In this week's episode, Kevin and Abel talked about the different ways they learned through the internet as students back in the day and as professionals today.
In episode 2 of the Digital Siomai Podcast, Kevin and Abel discuss some of the problems caused by digital products like smartphones and social media. They also gave a couple of tips on how to take back control from your devices and have a healthier digital lifestyle.
For the first episode of the Digital Siomai Podcast, Kevin and Abel share their experiences with working from home. Coming from different career backgrounds, they talked about being a "digital nomad", work from home set-up for corporate people, the challenges they faced, and adjustments they had to make for this new normal.