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Let's Talk About is a show where we go in-depth on topics that matter in technology and everything else.
When people talk about charging their electric vehicles, most people boast about the maximum DC charging power possible. The higher the kW number, the faster the battery gets topped up, or so logic dictates. But just because one car can hit a higher peak power figure than another doesn't mean it automatically wins out as there's something called the EV charging curve. In this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss EV battery voltage (800V vs 400V) and how that affects the charging curve that ultimately determines how soon you can unplug your car and drive off.
Apple has finally unveiled the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro which will be available in Malaysia on 29 September. Besides USB-C, Apple has made some significant upgrades for both cameras and processors. Meanwhile, the Pro gets a new Titanium design which is lighter and has thinner bezels than before. With a RM200 price increase, are the iPhone 15 and iPhone Pro worthy upgrades if you need a new flagship smartphone? Amin and Alex discuss in this episode of Let’s Talk About.
We have been talking a lot about EVs on our channel and the recent episode about Tesla Model Y arriving in Malaysia has gotten a lot of passionate comments. Some remarked that the episode "misses the mark" and it was all about bashing Tesla. We appreciate the feedback and here's our response to the comments for the video.
After Tesla made its debut in Malaysia, BYD launched the Dolphin, a new RM100K EV which is set to disrupt the RM100-130K segment in the auto industry. Being a compact hatchback, this affordable EV ticks pretty much all the right boxes including the advanced safety tech as well as interior space. Is the BYD Dolphin the best entry-level EV in Malaysia? And should you get this over other RM100K vehicles like the Honda WR-V, City Hatchback or the Proton X50? Amin and Alex discuss on this episode of Let's Talk About.
Tesla is officially launching in Malaysia. This will mark Tesla's third official market in South East Asia. Just days before the launch, they revealed the official pricing for the Tesla Model Y, which starts from an impressive RM199,000. While everyone is getting excited about a sub-RM200,000 EV with lots of performance, is Tesla's electric SUV as good as hyped? Amin and Alex discuss what's good and not so great about the Tesla Model Y.
Kia has expanded its electrical lineup in Malaysia with the recent launch of the Kia Niro EV. This will be Kia's second all-electric release since the launch of the Kia EV6 last year. Overall, the Kia Niro EV does tick some of the boxes based on design, specs, and features, however, the price for it is quite a drawback. Is it overpriced? Is there a better EV choice within this price range?
In today's episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin share their thoughts on the Kia Niro EV, especially, if they agree that this EV is overpriced.
During the WWDC 2023 event, Apple made a few announcements, but the biggest highlight was Apple's first-ever mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro. This headset is said to be the most advanced personal electronic device and it will be running on the world's first spatial operating system called visionOS.
Since the announcement, there have been lots of hype about it, but the real question is, is it all that great? Or is it just another VR headset with an Apple tax?
In today's episode of Let's Talk About, Alex tries to convince Amin about the Vision Pro and whether this device is a game changer for AR and VR.
When the Ora Good Cat was launched, it was known as the cheapest EV to get, but there's a new player in town, which is the Neta V. Priced at around RM100K, the Neta V is the cheapest EV in Malaysia. However, it lacks some crucial features that might make you think twice about getting one.
In today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex share their first impression of the Neta V and what cars you might consider getting under RM100K.
Proton has finally launched the all-new Proton X90, marking the company's first foray into the three-row SUV market. When the price of the X90 was announced, many Malaysians complained about it as it was considered overpriced.So, in today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex dig deep to find out if the Proton X90 is overpriced by breaking it down from the features and comparing it with its competitors.
This video is brought to you by H3C.Every day, more and more businesses are transitioning sections of their operations to a digital model. You might have noticed that the store you frequent now accepts cashless payments or your favourite restaurant now has an online menu and ordering system. However, many SMEs and small Mom-and-pop stores might be reluctant to digitalise their business as the idea of it can sound intimidating. But is the process of digitising your business as complicated as some make it out to be? Well, we talk to Rockies Ma, the General Manager of H3C Malaysia, a company that prides itself on being an industry leader in providing digital solutions and infrastructure, about the process of moving your business to a digital platform.
Touch n' Go is known as the sole contactless payment option for highway tolls and public transport in Malaysia. It has been a huge frustration point for the public from the lack of new Enhanced TNG cards, to the slow process of getting refunds and issues surrounding TNG RFID. Recently, the Prime Minister was asked about Touch n' Go's monopoly during an open dialogue. He promised to look into it as Touch 'n Go has been around for decades but there's not been significant progress in their system. In the past week, both Transport and Works Ministers announced that credit and debit card payments for public transport and highway tolls will be accepted soon. The dismantling of Touch 'n Go's monopoly is good news for consumers but it also raises big questions that have yet to be answered. Why are people so frustrated with Touch n' Go? Will credit and debit cards make things easier or will they create more problems? Why is Malaysia taking so long to implement MLFF for tolls? Amin and Alex discuss the issues on this episode of Let's Talk About.
A while back, a Kuching businessman lost RM1 million from his bank account after answering a phone call. However, the funds were recovered after a report was made to the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC), but the biggest mystery is how did it happen in the first place? Is it possible to transfer RM1 million despite the daily limits set by banks? Is it possible to transfer funds without OTP? Why were the funds transferred to Celcom?
On this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin will be talking about the latest HOT news for the week! The topics for this episode include the locally-assembled Mercedes-Benz EQS 500, JPJ will no longer need drivers to carry around their physical driver’s license or road tax, Shopee’s new personal loan feature called SLoan, and International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul teased more EV-related incentives to be announced soon?
On the latest episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex will be talking about 5 top topics that happened in the past week. This includes the recent launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Poco X5 series in Malaysia, as well as the all-new Perodua Axia 2023 which could set a new benchmark for entry-level cars. Grab has also launched a new feature called Quiet Ride and the government has revealed a master plan to turn Subang Airport into a Premium City Airport.
One of the many benefits of owning an EV is the low maintenance cost, as there's not much to service, like the engine oil. However, if you were to find yourself involved in an EV emergency, there are some things that you should be aware of and also be prepared to fork out a certain amount if you need to replace an EV tyre.
On today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex share some advice on EV emergencies from Alex's recent experience with his Kia EV6.
Recently, there's a growing hype for EVs in Malaysia, which means many people are getting curious about what to know when getting into EVs.
On today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex answer some of the many common questions about EVs.
In one of our previous episodes a while back, we talked about the poor state of EV charging infrastructure in Malaysia based on our experience reviewing the Hyundai Kona e-Max.
Well, fast forward to now, it seems like there have been improvements to the charging infrastructure, especially with this new company called Gentari.
Now, despite there being improvements over the months, can we say that Malaysia is ready for EV adoption? And who is Gentari?
Just after GE15, there was a handful of racially charged content circulating on social media, especially on TikTok relating to a specific date which was, May 13th.
However, earlier in October, it was reported that TikTok will not allow political advertising on their platform, so why were some of those videos being promoted as sponsored content on TikTok?
Just last week, RapidKL announced an immediate weeklong closure of 16 stations on the Kelana Jaya Line from 9th to 15th November, which made that one of the most severe outages.
The thing is, it's not the first time the LRT lines suffered disruption this year, which clearly shows that there's a major problem with Malaysia's LRT.
So the question is, what will RapidKL do to prevent this from happening again?
With the latest 5G development in Malaysia, there are now 5 major telcos that have signed the Share Subscription Agreements (SSA) with DNB. However, Maxis remains the only telco that has yet to sign, but we can expect them to launch 5G services by January 2023.
Now that more Malaysians can experience 5G, what can we expect? And, what are the 5G plans that are available?
Whenever there are talks about iOS and Android, it's a controversial topic that never ends. Yes, it can be said that Android smartphones usually get innovative features first rather than Apple devices, but despite being latecomers, has Apple finally closed that gap after many years?
On today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex share their thoughts on iOS and Android devices and how it shows that Apple might be catching up.
A while back, Bank Negara Malaysia instructed banks to stop sending one-time password SMS as a form of authentication for online transactions. Following that announcement, the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia also shared some preventive steps to combat scams.
Despite the ban of OTP SMS and the preventive steps, will it strengthen safeguards against financial scams?
On today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex share their thoughts on BNM's move to ban OTP SMS.
Budget 2023 was officially announced last Friday by the Minister of Finance, Tengku Zafrul, with an allocation of RM372.3 billion, the biggest budget ever tabled yet. However, nothing really stands out, so how will Budget 2023 be better than Budget 2022?
On today's special edition episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex share some key takeaways from Budget 2023.
Apple launched a whole bunch of new devices during their September event. But do you know what they didn't launch? A folding smartphone. With the amount of headlines and success key rivals like Samsung are getting for their folding phone innovations, why has Cupertino not released one of their own?
The deadline has come and gone, but what has happened? Well, two major telcos declined to invest in Malaysia's special-purpose vehicle Digital Nasional Berhad. But why would they do that?
Scams have been on the rise lately and are using various approaches to access the online banking accounts of many Malaysians. Just recently, a doctor lost RM13k from her CIMB bank account without any OTP verification. Is the government doing enough to help prevent these scams? Are banks taking fraud seriously? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin share their thoughts on CIMB bank's latest scam, along with some helpful tips to help prevent them.
It's been around two years, and there seems to be no progress in deploying 5G network. Talks about a "single wholesale network" are still in the air, and both the Communication Minister and Finance Minister are saying confusing statements, which have left us wondering, what is going on with 5G in Malaysia? Is there a reason why telcos aren't saying anything? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin share their honest thoughts and opinions on the current 5G network progress in Malaysia.
It appears that an increasing number of people are getting scam messages through iMessage on iPhones. Most are offering "job opportunities", but are very clearly untrustworthy. What can you do about it? How can you block these messages? If you disable iMessages will you still get your TAC numbers? Well, on this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex break it down.
Just recently, many Malaysians were affected by a sudden power outage. TNB shared that the issue came from a station in Yong Peng, Johor, that affected up to 10% of the electricity supply in Peninsular Malaysia. Despite knowing the cause of the issue, how can one PMU station have such a major impact? Is there something more behind this power outage? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin share their personal thoughts and theories about the power outage.
The all-new Honda HR-V 2022 is finally here in Malaysia! The Malaysian market gets three different variants, which are 1.5L NA, 1.5L Turbo and a 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid RS variant. With the market full of very close contenders to the HR-V 2022, is it still worth getting it? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin share what's new with the HR-V 2022 and comparing it with its close contenders, especially with the Toyota Corolla Cross.
If you haven't noticed, the traffic congestion has been quite bad lately. The KTMB Ceo even made a statement that M'sians are too "lazy" to take public transport and traffic jams are caused by Malaysians, but is that true? How is this our fault? On this episode of Let's Talk About, we have Rory and Hanif joining Amin as they share their recent experience with Malaysia's public transport system.
If we're talking about landmark moments, this is one of them. Earlier yesterday, the brand new satellite, MEASAT-3d, was launched into orbit from French Guiana. This comes eight long years after the launch of the previous MEASAT-3b, and guess what, we're going to be on-site to witness it live. But why is it important for Malaysia? Why should you care about another satellite launch?
Well, on this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin break it down. Hint: it has something to do with improving connectivity for the underserved and unserved population.
Many of us have noticed that there has been a price bump in eHailing fares, but is it due to lesser active drivers on the road? Or due to the increase in traffic lately? It was also reported that around 30 to 40% of Grab drivers would most likely not respond to ride requests during peak hours as they are afraid to get caught in traffic. So, what are the main factors of this issue? How can it be solved? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin share their thoughts on the current eHailing fare surge, along with some key factors that might be causing a shortage of eHailing drivers.
The Malaysian Immigration Department announced a while back that Malaysian passport renewal must only be done online, and walk-ins are only acceptable for selected people. Despite that, many people still end up queuing for hours at the Immigration Department due to certain "technical problems". Shouldn't online renewal be faster? How is the Malaysian Immigration Department solving this? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin share some problems you might face when applying online, followed by Alex's experience of renewing his passport.
Despite the change of government over the years, 5G network is still up in the air and talks about a "single wholesale network" has many questioning who has the vested interest to take care of this 5G network? And is there a need to develop a single wholesale network? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex share the current status of 5G network in Malaysia and their thoughts on a single wholesale network.
Have you seen those unusual ads on Facebook? Lately, there has been an increase of scam ads spiralling around Facebook, like the recent “D4 Durian” app incident. The question is, why is Facebook still allowing these scammers to run these ads? Why isn't the government taking action against these ads? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex talk about the different scam ads they've come across as well as some important red flags to keep an eye out for.
We're seeing a lot of reports coming out about how easy it is to take your EV "balik kampung". But can you really treat it like any other car? Well, we took a fully electric Hyundai Kona e-max on an 800km roadtrip and what we found out was that the truth behind charging is a little more complicated than just plugging in. On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Rory share their experiences with taking an EV on a road trip.
There’s probably more interest than ever in buying an electric vehicle in Malaysia. Not only are there tax incentives, but more and more car manufacturers are coming up with EV models, widening the range and also improving the accessibility. But, is Malaysia ready for EVs? Should you buy one right now? On this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss the state of EVs in Malaysia.
ePemula is an initiative by the Malaysian Government “to help promote cashless transactions”. Eligible Malaysians were allowed to claim RM150 credit from one of four eWallet providers. In the midst of this, Grab came under fire for offering the RM150 credit claimed on their platform as non-stackable vouchers. How did the MOF approve this? Is the MOF endorsing such practices? On this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex share their thoughts.
News broke last week that MySejahtera will be sold to a private entity which is MySJ Sdn. Bhd. Shouldn't we be worried about this, as most of our data is stored in the app? How can the government assure the safety of our data? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex have a discussion about WHO OWNS MYSEJAHTERA?
Almost two years from the day that we went into lockdown, we're finally closing in on the light at the end of the tunnel. Malaysia's Prime Minister announced that we will be transitioning to the endemic phase. But with that announcement, comes a lot of confusion. On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex try to clear the air.
We're seeing a rise in companies and apps offering buy-now-pay-later, micro credit and personal loan schemes. These FinTech services offer more convenience and ease to get loans, but is that really a good thing for Malaysians? Are we ready for the proliferation of these services? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss.
As restrictions loosen, more and more people are travelling abroad. But the question is, should you do it now? Is it safe? What are the restrictions and things you need to know about before travelling? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss.
Related links:
More on the VTL: https://bit.ly/3hePHpM
Home quarantine: https://bit.ly/33MHNRB
If you needed proof that the Samsung Galaxy Note series was dead, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is it. But was it the right move to make, and can the Galaxy S22 Ultra really replace such a legendary device? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss.
this the case? Is it the lack of infrastructure? If that's the case, what should be done about it? In this episode of Let's Talk About Amin and Alex break it down.
Welcome back to a brand new season of Let's Talk About. In today's episode, Amin and Alex talk about the whole fiasco surrounding PLUS Highway's RFID implementation which took place earlier this month.
It's been a crazy year, 2021. In what was supposed to be the year everything got better, it actually got significantly worse. But, there were also a lot of incredible things that happened this year, so on the season finale of Let's Talk About Season 2, Alex and Amin recap what happened in 2021.
As Malaysia approaches a fully vaccinated society, there are questions surrounding why there are still people who are reluctant or opposed to the vaccine. On top of that, the current health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says that they will "make life very difficult for you" if they are not vaccinated. Was that they right way to address the vaccine hesitant? Or will that end up provoking them into joining the Anti Vaxxers? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin talk about.
Another year, another controversial ad. This time, it comes from Foodpanda and their #TakkanTakTahu advertisement. What caused the controversy? How should they have responded? On this episode of LTA, Alex and Amin discuss.
There has been a lot of discussion about revoking the driving licence, or introducing stricter requirements, for senior citizens because they supposedly pose a higher threat to other road users. But is that just poppycock or is there any truth behind the claims? Or, is the real story that it is the YOUNGER drivers who are more of a danger to society? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss.
Countries are starting to treat COVID-19 as endemic. But what exactly does that mean? Are we now supposed to treat the highly infectious disease that caused the world to practically grind to a halt, like the common cold? Or is there more to it. On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss what the implications are, and how exactly this would affect Malaysians as a society.
Is dominance equal to a monopoly? Does that then make Grab a monopoly in Malaysia? While they may be the most powerful app in the ride-sharing and food-delivery industry, what's stopping other companies from stepping up to compete? On this episode, Amin and Alex discuss.
Wonder drug for COVID-19 or utter nonsense being spread online by anti-vaxxers? Today's episode Amin and Alex discuss the infamous drug Ivermectin, going through all the reports, facts and information that the public knows about this drug.
Malaysia has set some lofty goals. The target is to get 80% of the country's population vaccinated. More economic sectors are supposed to loosen. However, cases have now rocketed to a point where we're hitting over 20,000 positive COVID-19 cases a day. What went wrong? And how can we achieve our goals? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss.
With reports of ghost jabs spreading throughout the country, many have grown concerned about whether they've actually gotten their COVID-19 Vaccine jab. One of the alleged ways to determine it was to take something called an antibody test. But, do they actually work? Are they worth spending your hard earned money on? Or is this just a quick cash grab? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex break it down.
This episode was recorded on the 30th of July 2021.
A couple of videos and stories started circling the internet about Malaysians allegedly not receiving vaccines even though they went to get vaccinated. One video even showed a vaccine administrator stick the needle with the vaccine in the person's arm, but not push the plunger. While initially dismissing it as "fake news", until the CITF began investigating these incidents. Have Malaysians really been getting empty vaccine jabs? And if so, what should we do about it?
Despite the record high number of COVID-19 positive cases day after day, Malaysia seems to be loosening its movement control restrictions and gradually allowing more economic sectors to open. Is it really the right time to do so when we're hitting over 10,000 positive cases per day? What should be done to make sure things don't spiral even more out of control? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss.
The government is trying all sorts of movement control orders. MCO 3.0. PKPD. "Full" MCO. Yet, the positive COVID-19 cases are still staggeringly high, averaging over 6,000 per day. What does Malaysia need to do to bring the cases down? Can we ramp up COVID-19 vaccination to overcome this? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex discuss.
For a population of just about 30 million, Malaysia has almost 10 telco operators. Yet, there are people who claim that we should invite MORE operators in so that we can get better service. But, will that really be the case? Or, should we cut down on the number of telcos so that each provider can have a bigger chunk of the spectrum? And why are operators like Altel being given even more spectrum when their user base is so small? On this episode, Amin and Alex explore this.
You may have seen the headlines. First it was about how Perak distributed 20,000 "low-quality" phones to the B40 community to prevent students from playing games. Then, there was something about asking for chickens when they were given sardines. Then, one of those phones caught fire during class. And another. It was a pretty messy situation, with some media outlets even claiming that the phone "exploded". On this episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin unpack the whole situation and give you the real perspective.
There has been a lot of fake news, rumours and misconceptions being spread online about the COVID-19 virus and the vaccines. Today, Amin and Alex sit down and look at each of these rumours/myths, and break down if there is any truth behind these stories. If you've been concerned of any of these questions, this episode is for you.
Malaysia has been placed under total lockdown and it appears that the daily cases are showing a downward trend. Is Malaysia on the right track for recovery? How do we accelerate vaccinations to achieve herd immunity by the end of this year? Today, Amin and Alex will break it down.
The second COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine opt-in booking was a huge source of frustration for the millions of Malaysians trying to get a booking. It started late, the website was unresponsive, bookings weren't going through, people were being blocked, etc. What happened? How did it go so wrong? Today, Alex and Amin break it down.
Malaysia's COVID-19 cases have taken a turn for the worst. We're seeing record high new cases and record high deaths each day. But how did we get here? What happened after all our hard work to get it down to 0 cases a day? Amin and Alex discuss on this episode of Let's Talk About.
Last week, Alex got his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. On this week's episode of LTA, we dive deep into the details of this voluntary vaccination programme, what Alex's experience was like and what you can expect in the coming weeks.
It has been about 2 months since the launch of Malaysia's National Immunisation Programme (NIP). But, are we on the right track? How are we handling vaccine registrations? What about the dissemination of information around the vaccines? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex take a deep dive into what has happened since the launch of the NIP.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is proposing to revise the Mandatory Standard for Quality of Service (MSQoS) for telcos. This include speeds for wireless and wired broadband services, voice call success rate and customer service resolution. Under the new revision, the minimum standard for wireless will be increased from 650Kbps to 2.5Mbps. Today, Amin and Alex break down the details of the new MSQoS on this episode of Let's Talk About.
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong responded to our post about MyIX's statement on the new submarine cables by Facebook to Singapore and Indonesia. In his Facebook post, he listed 12 points as a rebuttal, but what exactly was he talking about? Today, Amin and Alex break it down on this episode of Let's Talk About.
With the rise of eWallet payments in Malaysia, customers are constantly greeted by a whole host of different QR codes when they want to make payments. DuitNow QR is supposed to solve that, and act as a "universal" QR code of sorts. But how does it work? What is it exactly? And who is PayNet? On this special episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex talk to PayNet director of retail payment services, Khairuan Abdul Rahman to learn more.
The Huawei MateStation S is the latest, and one of the more perplexing, devices to come out of the tech giant. It's a desktop that shares a surprising amount of similarities with a laptop. But in the modern hyper connected and mobile world, is there still a place for a desktop? On this episode of LTA, Amin and Alex break it down.
There has been a lot of talk around the 5G and it’s development in Malaysia. What is actually happening? What is the MCMC doing to ensure Malaysians will enjoy an affordable and quality 5G experience? On this special episode of Let’s Talk About, Alex sits down with the Chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek to find out.
Awhile back, a user tweeted at us about an issue they faced when they wanted to upgrade their fibre broadband plan. To try and help him, we dove into the issue and what we uncovered was a myriad of unfair policies.
MyDigital is the Malaysian government's digital blueprint to help transition the country into a high income nation via digitalisation. But, while the intent for this initiative is good, this isn't really the first time we've heard of a plan like this. To understand the intricate details and nuances of such a complex project and how it also ties into the future of 5G in Malaysia, Alex and Amin discuss this topic in depth on this episode of LTA.
The National Immunisation Programme (NIP) is the plan to get everyone on board with the COVID-19 vaccine in Malaysia. But, there's a lot of misinformation out there, and there are a lot of moving parts too. On today's episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin will be breaking everything down.
Cryptocurrency can be one of the most interesting and confusing things in tech. It's idea is novel, but the concept and blockchain technology behind it can be hard to grasp for a beginner or someone who's unfamiliar with it. But, don't worry, we're here to help. On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex sit down with country manager of Luno Malaysia, Aaron Tang to get a beginner's course in what Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is, as well as if it is too late to invest.
We get asked about our name all the time. "Why is a tech website named SoyaCincau? Why is it named after a drink?" Well, today, Amin and Alex attempt to answer all on this episode of LTA. It's a fascinating look down memory lane with so many interesting stories along the way. Definitely an episode you don't want to miss.
Samsung's flagship Galaxy S21 series launched to mixed reception in Malaysia. It's a great phone with uncompromising specs at the top end, but the more affordable variant does sacrifice in ways that not many will agree on. To break down this split opinion, Amin and Alex dive deep on the S21 series to give you their thoughts on the new devices.
WhatsApp released a controversial new privacy policy that their users were forced to accept or risk losing access to the app's features. There has been a lot of debate surrounding this topic, and a lot of misinformation. To clear the air, we spoke to WhatsApp's communications director (Singapore), Sravanthi Dev.
2021 is here and it's yet another "New Year, New Me". If you have a busy lifestyle and losing weight is one of your toughest goals, here's something you can try in the new year. Alex and Amin have lost 14-20kg in 2020 with Intermittent Fasting (IF). What's IF? What apps and gadgets do they use? This and more in this episode of Let's Talk About.
The Royal Malaysia Police has announced that electric scooters are banned on public roads effective 1st January 2021. Violators can be fined up to RM1,000 or jailed up to 3 months. While regulating Personal Mobility Devices (or Personal Electric Vehicles) is necessary, there are no a clear guidelines on where you can and cannot use your PMD.
What are PMDs and how is Malaysia regulating its use? How does PMD fit into Malaysia's transportation system? Today, Amin and Alex will talk more about PMD regulation in Malaysia on this episode of Let's Talk About.
WhatsApp released a controversial new privacy policy that their users were forced to accept or risk losing access to the app's features. There has been a lot of debate surrounding this topic, and a lot of misinformation. To clear the air, we spoke to WhatsApp's communications director (Singapore), Sravanthi Dev.
2021 is here and it's yet another "New Year, New Me". If you have a busy lifestyle and losing weight is one of your toughest goals, here's something you can try in the new year. Alex and Amin have lost 14-20kg in 2020 with Intermittent Fasting (IF). What's IF? What apps and gadgets do they use? This and more in this episode of Let's Talk About.
Here are the related links:
ZERO : https://www.zerofasting.com/
STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/
Unwell on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81044208
There was quite a heated debate in the Malaysian Parliament regarding cabotage and the right to repair undersea cables. This led to an epic confrontation between opposing MPs. But, what is cabotage? Why does it matter? How does it affect your internet and investment in our country? Today, Amin and Alex dive deep on this episode of Let's Talk About.
The brand new iPhone 12 series has arrived in our office! So, on this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex will be going in depth on each device, breaking down the pros and cons, as well as some of the "hidden" charges you may have to pay for to enjoy the iPhone 12 to its fullest potential.
Apple is taking a big gamble with the Apple Silicone M1 processor. They're departing from their usual partnership with Intel and building their own processors for their Mac computers based on ARM. It may be the first truly bold thing Apple has done in a long time. Today, Amin and Alex break down what that could mean on this episode of Let's Talk About.
With the big 11.11 sale coming up, Amin and Alex discuss fake online stores and various e-commerce scams that they've seen take place on massive online marketplaces like Lazada and Shopee, as well as some telltale signs/tips and tricks to avoid getting scammed.
The Proton X50 is one of the most anticipated cars of the year. It is, after all, supposed to be an affordable compact SUV---something that's all the rage right now. But, when the price was officially unveiled, the public was split: Some said it was too expensive, some said it was OK, but which is the truth? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex break down Malaysia's most anticipated car and help you decide on whether you should buy it or not.
A USB port is a USB port is a USB port, it's all the same right? Well, not quite. The world of charging, charging cables and charging standards is actually super complicated. To make matters worse, it often changes so many things don't even remain the same! In this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex try to break this complicated world down to help you understand what charger you should buy for your next device.
Apple launched a whole host of brand new iPhones that range from the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. This is probably the most comprehensive set of iPhones ever, but as iPhone buyers are often unfamiliar with choice, it can be daunting to know which iPhone 12 is for you. Well, today Amin and Alex go in depth to help you figure that out.
In what probably came as a bit of a surprise to many, Samsung Malaysia launched the Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition). It comes with the processor that everyone was asking for, but is it really worth your money? Amin and Alex go in-depth on this device this week on LTA.
Xiaomi Malaysia has finally launched their Mi 10T series. It's the follow up to one of their most popular affordable flagship smartphones and has naturally garnered a lot of hype. However, this time there are three devices in the series, so on today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex break down each device.
Proton announced one of the most interesting cars recently, the Proton X50. Some are saying that this could be one of the best cars under RM100,000. Well, Alex got to spend some time with this new car and on this episode of LTA, he's sitting down with Amin to go in depth about what makes this car awesome.
Apple launched a lot interesting things in their September event. On this episode of LTA, Alex and Amin go in-depth about everything that Apple launched, tell you what's cool and what's not.
One of the most anticipated affordable smartphones has launched in Malaysia. But why is everyone so excited about the Poco X3 NFC? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex break it down.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 line of smartphones have been launched to a bit of a mixed reception. Some like it, some are disappointed with it. But today, the question we're trying to answer is: should you upgrade to it?
Co-working spaces are inherently social forms of working. With COVID-19, where social distancing is encouraged, how has that affected the up-and-coming working spaces? To find out, Amin and Alex spoke to WeWork's head of growth, Ray Tan.
One of the biggest smartphone launches of the year recently took place when Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. These are high-end flagships from the biggest smartphone maker in the world, and are part of one of the most iconic lines of smartphones ever. But, when we saw the Note 20, the reaction was mixed. Today, Amin and Alex dive into it and break down this new smartphone.
From the company that brought you the flagship killer. From the company that says that they would never settle. On the surface of things, the OnePlus Nord looks a lot like they were forced to settle and is certainly a far-cry from a flagship killer. Have OnePlus lost the plot? Amin and Alex discuss on this episode of Let's Talk About.
It looks like Apple and Samsung may not be including chargers with their smartphones in the near future. What would a future like that look like? Is this a good move for the consumer and the environment? Alex and Amin discuss this and more on this episode of Let's Talk About.
There has been a lot of discussion about the RM50 that the people are supposed to get when they sign up for the MySejahtera contact tracing app. Where is it? How do I get it? What can I use it for? Well, on this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex sit down and go in depth to answer all those questions.
WWDC saw Apple unveil a lot of things for the Apple Watch, iOS 14 and so much more. But, one of the most interesting announcements has to be around Apple Silicone. In today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex break down what that could mean for the future of the Mac.
Many businesses were hit hard when the Movement Control Order (MCO), among them, the property market. But what really happened in this time? Well, on this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex sit down with iProperty to find out.
Apple's first smartphone of 2020 looks like a smartphone from 2017, but is it any good? Is it just a dressed up iPhone 8 or is it actually something you should consider? Amin and Alex discuss on this episode of LTA.
As Malaysia's Movement Control Order (MCO) slowly relaxing with the introduction of the Conditional MCO, it's important to examine what a world post-MCO will look like. What measures do we have to take to ensure there isn't a sudden surge in positive cases. Is it through a Contact Tracing Application? Is an app like Gerak Malaysia the right move? What about privacy? Amin and Alex talk about this on this episode of LTA.
The Movement Control Order will not stop us from continuing Let's Talk About! We've leveraged technology and video conferencing to bring you the latest episode of #LTA where Amin and Alex talk about...using technology to cope with MCO!
In a preemptive move to help flatten the curve here in Malaysia, our government has enacted a Movement Control Order that limits the movement of the citizens and encourage social distancing. Was this the right move? Could it have been done better? Alex and Amin discuss on today's episode of #LTA.
As the world moves into eWallets and cashless payments, it's important to really look at how these providers are securing their applications, and in turn your hard earned money. In this episode, Alex and Amin dive deep into that and discuss the potential ramifications of a system that could use a more robust authentication structure.
Despite MWC2020 being cancelled, Huawei and Honor proceeded with their device launch and we actually got to see some cool stuff. In this episode, Alex and Amin discuss the new products in detail. Let's Talk About is also a podcast: https://anchor.fm/soyacincau
Mobile World Congress 2020 is one of the biggest tech events of the calendar year, but this year it was cancelled. What are the implications of that? What kind of impact will something like this have for the year? #LTA #Let'sTalkAbout
The Samsung Galaxy S20 series are the company's latest flagship smartphones. They're powerful, expensive and Amin believes that they're the perfect smartphone.
With the internet awash with news surrounding the 2019 novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), it can become hard to ascertain just how much of it is blind panic and how much of it is actually news.
In this episode, Rory's back to talk about everything he got the chance to look at in the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 (CES 2020). That includes the brand new Sony Vision S electric car, Samsung’s brand new smartphone duo, the ThinkPad X1 Fold, revolutionary TV technology, and more!
Welcome to the first episode of LTA in 2020! We thought a great way to kick things off is to talk about one of the biggest developments we'll see this year, and what will likely be the catalyst for most of our connected lives moving forward: 5G. There's a lot of misconception around this next-gen mobile technology, and Amin and Alex are going to clear that up. Hint: it's not all about speed.
It’s the ho-ho-holiday season! And, to wrap up this year, we’ve got a special episode of Let's Talk About where Rory hijacks the set and gets everyone to come up with gift ideas. The nice bonus is that you can use this as your personal gift guide for that techie friend (or anyone, tbh) in your life!
In theory, RFID is the far superior solution to our tollbooth woes. Our system doesn’t require power, can easily cover cars moving at highway speeds, and is of a relatively low cost. However, in practice, things didn’t turn out exactly as planned. Why is that the case? Is it a tale of poor implementation? Or perhaps it has to do with the legacy systems already in place?
On today’s special episode of Let's Talk About, we sit down with Jeff Sandhu of BFM89.9 to talk about the last 10 years in technology. What’s changed? What hasn’t? And what can we expect for the future of tech? All that and more right here.
Car subscription services are on the rise in Malaysia. But, with so many different versions from different operators, the question becomes: Is it worth it? Is it better than buying outright? Alex and Amin discuss.
Malaysia's undergone a massive shift in its terrestrial broadcast recently, with a complete switch from analogue to digital, but what does that mean for you? What are the benefits? What is MYTV? How can you watch Digital TV? On today's episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex dive deep into this topic.
eWallets are quickly gaining popularity in Malaysia. But, the question is: Which eWallet should you put your money in? Amin and Alex discuss the current eWallet landscape.
We’re back! Back with another spicy episode where we take a deep look at Huawei, and their brand new smartphone, the Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. High-end flagship smartphones without Google Mobile Services. Is this brand new device simply screwed?
Howdy! On today’s episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex sit down to talk all about Apple and the brand new announcements they made during their September event. That means the new Apple Watch Series 5, the new iPad, and of course the new iPhone 11 & 11 Pro smartphones.
In today's episode we talk about Huawei's high-end Mate 30 Pro, an interesting up-and-coming gaming smartphone as well as one of the most requested topics: What data roaming options are there when travelling?
This week's episode of LTA is a little different because we've got special guest Brendan Gill, CEO and co-founder of mobile analytics firm Opensignal, and he'll share with us what truly makes a good mobile experience.
In this episode, Amin and Rory attempt to answer the age-old question of whether specs actually matter when you’re buying a smartphone. Amin believes that specs don’t matter, and that it’s all about the experience. But in Rory's experience, he think specs definitely matter, especially when you consider the price point.
In this episode, Amin and Rory take a look at the Huawei Nova 4 and how it stacks up against the Honor View 20, what the best Android One phone in Malaysia is, plus a folding smartphone from Xiaomi.
In today’s episode we try to answer an age-old question, try to figure out if Facebook’s trying to see how you age when you grow old, and discuss how smartphones will innovate for this year.
On this episode of Let’s Talk About we discuss TNB’s new fibre internet, the epic sliding smartphone and the future of the foldable display!
Amin & Alex look at the upcoming phones of 2019, Samsung's highly anticipated Galaxy S10 & what's up with Apple's 2019 quarterly earnings revision.