The big "What if"

Tracking one's steps and heart rate has never been more accessible and convenient. The advent of smartwatches, pedometers and step-counting apps has made it easy for people to track their activity, heart rate and breathing rate. With the constant evolution of technology, it’s only safe to assume that these apps and devices will also evolve in time. Currently, most people exercise with one of these devices while listening to music with another.

In an age where cash is increasingly being replaced by digital payment, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are emerging as a new frontier in the evolution of money. CBDCs are digital versions of a country’s national currency issued by its central bank. They utilise the convenience of digital technologies but also face challenges such as the impact on monetary policy and market competition.

Virtual Reality, a computer-generated simulation of physical environments, is not an idea out of a science fiction film, but a current reality we are living in. With the prevalence of devices like the Samsung Gear VR and the Oculus Rift, VR experiences have become widely accessible through smart devices and video game consoles. Different industries have begun exploring the use of VR technology in their fields.

Sejak diluncurkan pada November 2020, ChatGPT telah menjadi topik perbincangan hangat di kalangan teknologi, media berita, dan masyarakat umum. Bentuk baru dari teknologi chatbot AI ini telah membuka pintu untuk berbagai kemungkinan baik untuk para individu maupun bisnis-bisnis, namun turut menimbulkan persoalan etika dan memicu kontroversi di seluruh dunia.

From telemedicine booming through the COVID-19 era, the rise in wearable devices to the latest advances in artificial intelligence and big data analytics: digital applications have the potential to unlock immense opportunities for public and private organisations in the realm of healthcare. And startups are well placed to take advantage of such nascent technologies and opportunities.