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Leaked Images Suggest Xbox Series X Is Getting A Digital Edition - 29/03 3:54 pm

As part of Microsofts legal battle to acquire Activision Blizzard, the supposed mid-generation upgrade of the Xbox Series X, codenamed Brooklin, came to light. That was thought to be released this year, but more recent leaks suggest that theres a digital edition of the current console, also with a release window of this year. In [] The post Leaked Images Suggest Xbox Series X Is Getting A Digital Edition appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Larger iPad Air, OLED iPad Pro Delayed To May - 29/03 1:10 pm

For awhile now, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has claimed that the next batch of tablets, including a larger iPad Air and the OLED iPad Pros, would be announced either late March or within April. In a recent report, Gurman says that these Apple tablets are getting pushed back by a month, and are now expected [] The post Larger iPad Air, OLED iPad Pro Delayed To May appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Tecno Pova 6 Pro Launching In Malaysia On 2 April 2024; Priced At RM999 - 29/03 12:29 am

Tecno has officially announced that its latest smartphone, the Pova 6 Pro 5G, will launch in Malaysia on 2 April 2024. As per the brands teaser on Facebook, the device is set to retail at RM999 for the local market, while its specifications are confirmed to match its debut in The Philippines earlier this month. [] The post Tecno Pova 6 Pro Launching In Malaysia On 2 April 2024; Priced At RM999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Lenovo Legion 9i And 7i Hands On: By The Power Of Intel 14th Gen - 29/03 12:16 am

Back in November, Lenovo gave me the opportunity of a sneak peek at its new non-Pro Legion 9i and 7i gaming laptops. And yes, this was in tandem with the early media preview of the Legion Go. Fast forward to Innovate 24, and these machines are now ready to hit the market in full force. [] The post Lenovo Legion 9i And 7i Hands On: By The Power Of Intel 14th Gen appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Hands On: Meteor Lake Core Ultra Finally Comes To The .. - 29/03 12:13 am

I managed to spend some time playing around with the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i laptop, one of the numerous Yoga models that were launched and on display during the brand???s Innovate 24 event here in Bangkok. They say first impressions matter when it comes to meeting someone or something new and boy, this machine wasn???t [] The post Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Hands On: Meteor Lake Core Ultra Finally Comes To The Yoga appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Galaxy AI Features Now Available On Older Samsung Galaxy Devices - 29/03 11:39 am

Earlier in the week, Samsung announced that it will be rolling out the One UI 6.1 update this week, which also brings Galaxy AI to last years flagship devices. The rollout looks to have been carried out on schedule, and the suite of generative AI features previously reserved for this years flagships are now available [] The post Galaxy AI Features Now Available On Older Samsung Galaxy Devices appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





MCMC: Current Mobile Plans Not Affected By New Standard - 29/03 10:39 am

The revised Mandatory Standards for Quality of Service (MSQoS) will have no impact on existing telecommunications company plans, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said. The new standard is set to come into effect on 1 April 2024, aimed at enhancing the overall quality of wireless broadband services, with telcos only mandated to deliver [] The post MCMC: Current Mobile Plans Not Affected By New Standard appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Stay In Touch In Real Time With Samsung Galaxy AI???s Live Translate - 29/03 9:39 am

From rudimentary computation machines to personal assistants, technology has always been there to make our lives easier. It is a constantly evolving medium, taking on various different forms to help us with our problems. Recently, AI has been making waves across the digital landscape, with Samsung leading the charge in creating a more connected world. [] The post Stay In Touch In Real Time With Samsung Galaxy AI???s Live Translate appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Lenovo Updates Legion Lineup With Intel 14th Gen Processors - 28/03 1:04 am

Besides the new Yoga 9i, Lenovo also announced that it had refreshed it Legion sub-brand of gaming laptops. By that, we mean that this year???s Legion laptops have been given the Intel 14th gen Raptor Lake Refresh treatment. Virtually every Legion model will ship out Intel???s top-tier Core i9-14900HX CPU, which is basically a refurbished [] The post Lenovo Updates Legion Lineup With Intel 14th Gen Processors appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Samsung Announces 2024 Neo QLED And OLED Smart TV Lineup - 27/03 10:56 pm

Samsung has just unveiled its latest Neo QLED and OLED smart TV lineup for 2024 and, in line with its recent string of products, the new TVs are loaded with AI features. Running on Tyzen OS, the new tools are powered by the brands in-house AI chips and are meant to help its users touch [] The post Samsung Announces 2024 Neo QLED And OLED Smart TV Lineup appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Lenovo Announces New Yoga 9i Laptops Powered by Intel Meteor Lake - 27/03 6:31 pm

Earlier today, Lenovo announced three new Yoga 9i laptop models at its self-named Lenovo Innovation 24 event in Bangkok, Thailand. These new models include the Yoga Pro 9i, the Book 9i, and the 9i 2-in-1. The one common denominator between the new Yoga 9i laptops is that they are all powered by the latest Intel [] The post Lenovo Announces New Yoga 9i Laptops Powered by Intel Meteor Lake appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Perodua To Launch Its Own EV By The End Of 2025 - 27/03 5:32 pm

The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) previously claimed that the two national carmakers can produce the countrys first electric vehicle by 2025. The CEO of Proton said last month that the company is set to launch its own very soon. And according to MITI minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Perodua will be able [] The post Perodua To Launch Its Own EV By The End Of 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Government’s SolaRIS Scheme Offers Rebate Up To RM4,000 For Solar .. - 27/03 2:23 pm

The government has announced the Solar for Rakyat Incentive Scheme (SolaRIS), which is a scheme to encourage Malaysians to install solar photovoltaic systems. Rebates for installations will be given and it is expected that this will increase the adoption of solar generation among the public. Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said that SolaRIS will offer [] The post Governments SolaRIS Scheme Offers Rebate Up To RM4,000 For Solar Panel Installation appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Samsung Starts Rolling Out One UI 6.1 On 28 March - 27/03 1:45 pm

Last month, Samsung announced that it will be rolling out its Galaxy AI features, currently only available on the S24 family, to last years flagship devices. This means the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, its FE entry, the Z Fold5 and Flip5 will be getting the generative AI tools, as part of the One UI 6.1 [] The post Samsung Starts Rolling Out One UI 6.1 On 28 March appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Vivo Pad3 Pro Now Official With Dimensity 9300, 144Hz Display - 27/03 12:50 am

Alongside the new X Fold3 series, vivo has launched a new high-end tablet called the Pad3 Pro. Its the first Android tablet to use MediaTeks latest flagship chipset and comes with a large display with an exceptionally high refresh rate. The Pad3 Pro sports a 13-inch LCD display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a peak [] The post vivo Pad3 Pro Now Official With Dimensity 9300, 144Hz Display appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Vivo X Fold3 Series Officially Unveiled With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Lighter .. - 27/03 12:29 am

vivo has officially unveiled the X Fold3 series, its latest foldable smartphones. Succeeding the X Fold2, the new lineup comes in two variants, with the vanilla model being one of the lightest book-style foldable smartphones ever made and at 219g, it weights less than some regular flagship smartphones such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max [] The post vivo X Fold3 Series Officially Unveiled With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Lighter Body appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Microsoft: AI PCs Are Defined By Copilot Key Presence - 27/03 12:02 am

If youve been following the tech scene, then youre probably expecting to see AI everywhere in the PC space for the next few years. This is especially with Windows machines, being the majority operating system, and Microsoft has been pushing hard in this regard. One recent move in this direction was announcing that it will [] The post Microsoft: AI PCs Are Defined By Copilot Key Presence appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Samsung Announces 2024 Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Refresh; Already Listed On SIRIM - 27/03 11:54 am

Samsung has recently unveiled a 2024 refresh of its popular Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet. While mostly similar to its 2022 and 2020 iterations in various aspects, the device is touted to sport an updated chipset. Similarly, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) will be available as a Wi-Fi only option and one that supports [] The post Samsung Announces 2024 Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Refresh; Already Listed On SIRIM appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Apple “Find My” App Inaccurately Causes US SWAT Team To Raid .. - 27/03 11:31 am

A family in the US state of Missouri is suing their local police after a SWAT team wrongfully raided and ransacked their home, from information it got from the Apple Find My app. The tactical group were apparently looking for weapons and material related to a carjacking that occurred the same morning. As for the [] The post Apple Find My App Inaccurately Causes US SWAT Team To Raid Innocent Family Home appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Govt To Discuss On Dual 5G Network Model Next Week - 27/03 10:40 am

A meeting on the dual 5G network model is expected to be held next week, according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil. He revealed this to reporters during the launch of the BlackBerry Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCOE) in Cyberjaya yesterday, which was also attended by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. We need to convene [] The post Govt To Discuss On Dual 5G Network Model Next Week appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Apple Officially Confirms WWDC 2024 Keynote To Take Place This June - 27/03 9:53 am

Apple has officially announced that its upcoming 35th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote is set to occur in June this year. More specifically, the event is scheduled to run from 10 to 14 June, and will be taking place at the companys campus in Cupertino.?? In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Apple [] The post Apple Officially Confirms WWDC 2024 Keynote To Take Place This June appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Touch ‘n Go Quietly Unveils Hari Raya-Themed Limited Edition NFC Card - 26/03 8:19 pm

Touch n Go (TnG) has quietly unveiled a new limited edition Hari Raya Aidilfitri themed Enhanced TnG card, which is introduced as part of a collaboration with Shopee. It is now available for pre-order exclusively via the online shopping platform for RM25, while bundled options are also offered. The limited edition cards design is inspired [] The post Touch n Go Quietly Unveils Hari Raya-Themed Limited Edition NFC Card appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





OPPO Reno11 F Hands On: As Friendly As Its Price Suggests - 26/03 6:42 pm

The OPPO Reno11 F was launched two weeks ago, with the phone hitting shelves last week. But today, the company gave us a chance to have the phone in our hands for awhile. And it feels pretty well-equipped for its price. For context, the OPPO Reno11 F has an asking price of RM1,399. With the [] The post OPPO Reno11 F Hands On: As Friendly As Its Price Suggests appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Unlocking Affordable Excellence: The Ultimate Guide to Gaming, Work & .. - 26/03 6:33 pm

Are you on the hunt for a reliable laptop that wont drain your bank account? Look no further than the refurbished laptops available on Shopees Electronics Zone! But before you dive in, lets unravel the mystery surrounding refurbished versus second-hand laptops, and why opting for the former might just be the smartest choice to make [] The post Unlocking Affordable Excellence: The Ultimate Guide to Gaming, Work & Assignment, or Leisure Refurbished Laptops appeared ..

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BlackBerry Officially Launches Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence In .. - 26/03 5:54 pm

BlackBerry has officially launched its Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Cyberjaya today, its first in the Asia-Pacific region. Present during the event is prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Canadas minister of export promotion, international trade and economic development Mary Ng, and BlackBerry CEO John Giamattgeo. According to the company, the centre aims to [] The post BlackBerry Officially Launches Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence In Malaysia appeared first ..

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Mastering Mobile Photography: A Dive Into The vivo V30 Pro’s .. - 26/03 4:55 pm

In the fast-paced world of smartphone innovation, vivo has once again raised the bar with its latest offering, the V30 Pro. Packed with cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to photographic excellence, this device is a game-changer for both amateur enthusiasts and seasoned professionals alike. Zeiss Triple Main Camera: Redefining Portrait Photography At the forefront [] The post Mastering Mobile Photography: A Dive Into The vivo V30 Pros Photography Prowess appeared ..

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 May Get An Exynos Variant - 26/03 4:05 pm

There have been plenty of rumours regarding the next batch of Samsung foldables, from them getting pricier variants to getting FE models. Granted, its possible that both can simultaneously be true. But a recent rumour claims to have more specific details about what the more affordable version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 will entail. [] The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 May Get An Exynos Variant appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Apple’s Trade In Programme Now Available In Malaysia - 26/03 3:22 pm

While Apple has yet to open its much-awaited first official store in Malaysia, it has quietly launched its Trade In programme in the country. The programme allows you to directly trade in your current Apple product with the tech giant for credit towards a newer model. The programme currently allows customers to trade in iPhones, [] The post Apples Trade In Programme Now Available In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





WhatsApp Gets Meta AI Integration In Beta Version - 26/03 2:57 pm

Weve seen reports of social media umbrella Meta developing AI features for its products, one of them being WhatsApp. Initially, its not exactly clear what this would actually entail for end users, if anything at all. More recently though, a report indicates that the messaging platform will be getting a generative AI chatbot, similar to [] The post WhatsApp Gets Meta AI Integration In Beta Version appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Black Shark GT3 Officially Arrives At RM249 - 26/03 12:42 am

Black Shark has officially brought over its latest smartwatch, the GT3, in the Malaysian market. The watch was unveiled less than a week ago and is a major update to the GT smartwatch from last year. Notably, it bears a resemblance to the OPPO Watch 4 Pro with its curved rectangular screen. The GT3 sports [] The post Black Shark GT3 Officially Arrives At RM249 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





China Is Banning Intel And AMD Chips From Government Systems - 26/03 12:35 am

China recently released new guidelines that effectively ban US processor brands, from Intel and AMD, from being used in government computers and servers. Not only that, but the new rules will also block Microsoft Windows and other non-China database products in favour of more domestic solutions, otherwise known as??Xinchuang. As the FT report, the new [] The post China Is Banning Intel And AMD Chips From Government Systems appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Next Apple Pencil May Get Vision Pro Compatibility - 26/03 11:25 am

So far, weve seen only a couple of rumours about the next Apple Pencil, the stylus mostly associated with the brands iPad products. One is that they will come with interchangeable magnetic tips, and the other is that they may be released alongside the upcoming iPad Air and Pro models. A new one has been [] The post Next Apple Pencil May Get Vision Pro Compatibility appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Huawei Band 9 Now Available For RM219 - 26/03 10:59 am

Huawei has launched the Band 9, its latest smart band, alongside the nova 12 series. A successor to last years Band 8, youll be hard-pressed to find any differences from its predecessor aside from new colours, a new ambient light sensor for auto-brightness adjustments, and, oddly enough, reduced durability. The Band 9 sports the same [] The post Huawei Band 9 Now Available For RM219 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





All Astro Plans With Disney+ Hotstar To Get Premium Upgrades At No .. - 26/03 9:35 am

Astro has reached out to Lowyat.NET to confirm the changes following Disney+ Hotstars recent subscription update. The good news is that not only will there be no pricing changes come 24 April 2024, the company added that all plans that feature the service will also be upgraded to the new Premium tier at no additional [] The post All Astro Plans With Disney+ Hotstar To Get Premium Upgrades At No Additional Charge appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Huawei nova 12 Series Now Up For Preorder; Retails From RM1299 - 25/03 6:29 pm

As promised, the Huawei nova 12 Series is now available for preorder. From today until 5 April, you can preorder the nova 12s, 12SE, and 12i. To quickly recap on all three phones, the nova 12i sports a 6.7-inch FHD LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Internally, it runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 [] The post Huawei nova 12 Series Now Up For Preorder; Retails From RM1299 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





PDRM Plans To Set Up New Department To Focus On Digital And Technology .. - 25/03 6:28 pm

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) intends to set up a new department to focus on the increasingly complex challenges of digital crime and technology. This was revealed by inspector-general of police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain earlier at the Police Training Centre (PULAPOL). PDRM today is celebrating its 217th Police Day, with an event held [] The post PDRM Plans To Set Up New Department To Focus On Digital And Technology Crimes appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





IPhone 16 Pro May Get A18 Pro Chip For On-Device AI - 25/03 6:17 pm

A leakster has claimed that the base model iPhone 16 may be getting more RAM and / or storage for its on-device AI features. Similarly, the Pro models may be getting a bumped up chip for the same features. An analyst note mentioned that the iPhone 16 Pro will be armed with, fittingly, an A18 [] The post iPhone 16 Pro May Get A18 Pro Chip For On-Device AI appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Here’s What You Need To Know About The New AirAsia Unlimited – .. - 25/03 5:54 pm

Last week, local low-cost airline AirAsia teased its new subscription plan to succeed the old Super Plus subscription, called the Unlimited Asean International Pass. Details were light at the time, which was understandable as it was a teaser. Now, more the airline has laid out more details about the new subscription offer. Overall, it [] The post Heres What You Need To Know About The New AirAsia Unlimited Asean International Pass appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





After Sarawak, Sabah Becomes Next State To Express Cybersecurity Concerns .. - 25/03 4:39 pm

Sabah has become the second state in the country to request that the Federal government defer the registration for the Central Database Hub, also known as PADU. Like the state of Sarawak, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister, Jeffrey Kitingan, is asking the government to reassess the system. Kitingan expressed deep concern over the Federal governments push [] The post After Sarawak, Sabah Becomes Next State To Express Cybersecurity Concerns Over PADU appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Unifi TV And Astro To Announce Changes Regarding Disney+ Hotstar .. - 25/03 4:33 pm

Unifi TV and Astro have recently responded to Lowyat.NETs enquiry regarding the recent Disney+ Hotstar subscription changes. Both services noted that their respective offerings are indeed affected by the change, but will only provide further information at a later date. Starting 24 April 2024, there will be changes in the subscription plan rate for Disney+ [] The post Unifi TV And Astro To Announce Changes Regarding Disney+ Hotstar Subscriptions Soon appeared first on ..

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