Dan Murphy is used to asking the questions, but TechInvest decided it was time to grill him on Tech matters.
Dan Murphy is a CNBC Correspondent based in Singapore. Dan follows news and actionable insights across major markets in Asia Pacific, covering Asian and U.S. equity markets, commodities, company news and trending topics on social media for CNBC’s morning programming. Dan can be seen reporting on CNBC throughout the network’s morning programming as well as on CNBC’s digital and social media platforms.
Q: Hi Dan, what tech can’t you live without?
I can’t live without my smartphone! I actually carry two phones to split work and play. My personal phone has all of the essential apps (Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, CNBC and an ever expanding list of Google apps) and my other phone is a trusty newsgathering tool for on the ground research and reporting.
Q: What piece of tech did you have growing up that you still wish you had today?
I do admire the durability of the mobile phones of yesteryear, but I try not to get nostalgic about any technology. When it comes to using or investing in tech, I’m a firm believer in keeping my eyes on the road, not in the rear view mirror.
Q: How important is tech in your job?
Tech and Journalism are intrinsically linked, and the way we create and deliver actionable content to our audience is rapidly changing.
Markets move fast and so do we. For example, I can now broadcast breaking news live on CNBC using my phone from almost anywhere in the world, and I’m connected with our viewers everyday on social media. I can’t wait to see how technology enables news in the future.
Q: What technology/innovation excites you and why?
We are still a long way from peak human ingenuity when it comes to hardware, particularly batteries. I think the next quantum leap for tech and the world of devices is going to be advancements in energy and energy storage. That’s the next game changer.
Q: What’s the weirdest piece of technology you have seen recently – and will it become popular?
Wearable miniature cameras. Haven’t seen it? Don’t worry, it has probably seen you. Soon, human privacy will be the ultimate commodity!
Q: Are you an early or late adopter/why?
I’m absolutely an early adopter. It’s the only way to stay ahead of the curve.