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Digital SiomaiEpisode 27: Namimirata ka ba?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.2021-09-131h 12
Digital SiomaiEpisode 26: Totoo ba yan?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.2021-08-301h 15Digital SiomaiEpisode 25: Anong pinapanood mo sa Netflix?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.2021-08-161h 14Digital SiomaiEpisode 24: Ano ba ang Lyka?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. 2021-08-011h 03Digital SiomaiEpisode 23: Ano ba ang Axie Infinity?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.2021-07-191h 13Digital SiomaiEpisode 22: What's new in Windows 11?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.2021-07-051h 15Digital SiomaiEpisode 21: Naaalala mo pa ba ung Yahoo Messenger?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.2021-06-211h 03Digital SiomaiEpisode 20: Ano ba ang ETH?In this episode, Abel & Kevin talked about what Ether is and why the Ethereum blockchain is an exciting and revolutionary piece of technology.2021-06-081h 02Digital SiomaiEpisode 19: Ano ba ang DOGECOIN?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.2021-05-2549 minDigital SiomaiEpisode 18: What makes iOS 14.5 a big deal?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.2021-05-1056 minDigital SiomaiEpisode 17: Anong pinapanood mo sa Youtube?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. 2021-04-261h 05Digital SiomaiEpisode 16: Bakit hindi pa "high-tech" ang Pilipinas?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.2021-04-121h 12Digital SiomaiEpisode 15: Bakit ba ang bagal ng internet ko?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.2021-03-291h 14Digital SiomaiEpisode 14: It's all about UX!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.2021-03-151h 00Digital SiomaiEpisode 13: 2021 Trends?! Our predictions for the new normalTwo 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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https://discord.gg/u9qTMnUSA22021-03-011h 18Digital SiomaiEpisode 12: Go-go-gadget!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.
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2021-02-0155 minDigital SiomaiEpisode 10: Investing in Digital--What you need to know.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...2021-01-181h 20Digital SiomaiEpisode 9: Top 5 of 2020Happy 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.2021-01-041h 02Digital SiomaiEpisode 8: Let's talk about games"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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https://discord.gg/u9qTMnUSA2 2020-12-041h 06Digital SiomaiEpisode 6: Starting DigitallyThe 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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"Design & Digital Rice: How should businesses exist...2020-11-211h 12Digital SiomaiInternet Problems Episode: Quick Fire QuestionsWe 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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Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com...2020-11-0944 minDigital SiomaiEpisode 4: Fake News (this isn't fake news)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.2020-10-251h 00Digital SiomaiEpisode 3: Learning DigitallyIn 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. 2020-10-1159 minDigital SiomaiEpisode 2: How to outsmart your smartphone; the last one will shock you!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.2020-09-271h 04
Digital SiomaiEpisode 1: Work from Home: A ReviewFor 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.2020-09-111h 18