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OPPO A5 5G To Hit The Shelves At RM1,099 - 17/05 8:00 am

OPPO has announced the local arrival of the A5 5G, the vanilla counterpart to the A5 Pro series released a couple of months back. However, while it is already available in Malaysia, you will not be able to buy it just yet, which we will get into in a bit. First off, here are the [] The post OPPO A5 5G To Hit The Shelves At RM1,099 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Klein Visions AirCar Prepares For Takeoff In 2026 - 16/05 6:49 pm

A flying car is a dream for many people, and it seems like Slovakian-based Klein Vision,is making that dream come true with the worlds first certified flying car: the AirCar. The four-wheel vehicle with wings is expected to go on sale early next year, with a starting price of US$800,000 (~RM3,419,200). Last week, the final [] The post Klein Visions AirCar Prepares For Takeoff In 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Stellar Blade Gets PC Port On 11 June; Comes With Denuvo DRM - 16/05 6:00 pm

Slightly over a year after its initial PS5 release, Stellar Blade will be making its way to PC. Shift Up announced, via the official PlayStation Blog, that there will also be additional content for the game when the PC version of th game launches, which those on PS5 will also be getting as an update. [] The post Stellar Blade Gets PC Port On 11 June; Comes With Denuvo DRM appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Prasarana Aims To Expand Electric Bus Fleet To Improve Public Transport .. - 16/05 4:50 pm

Prasarana Malaysia Bhd is set to significantly expand its fleet of electric buses as part of a broader effort to improve public transportation services and increase its share of daily commuters, according to president and group chief executive Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah. The announcement comes in response to recent remarks by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk [] The post Prasarana Aims To Expand Electric Bus Fleet To Improve Public Transport Services appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Samsung Opens Up Preorders For Its 2025 Samsung AI TVs - 16/05 4:25 pm

Samsung has opened up the preorder list for its latest 2025 AI TV lineup. Announced last week, the new TVs are powered by the brand's Vision AI technology. The preorder period started in 13 May and will continue until 1 June this year. In order to entice customer and as an extra added bonus, Samsung [] The post Samsung Opens Up Preorders For Its 2025 Samsung AI TVs appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Xpeng Reveals Second-Gen P7 Sedan Coupe EV - 16/05 3:19 pm

Xpeng has recently revealed its next-generation P7. This sedan coup EV is set to replace the companys current flagship, the P7i. The official images were released by the models lead exterior designer, Rafik Ferrag, on his social media platforms. At first glance, people might notice some shades of design from the Polestar 5, especially with [] The post Xpeng Reveals Second-Gen P7 Sedan Coupe EV appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





IQOO Neo 10 To Debut In Malaysia Soon - 16/05 2:30 pm

Back in November, iQOO launched the iQOO Neo 10 series, a lineup of mid-range smartphones. At the time, the phones were only released in China, but now the company has confirmed that it is releasing the Neo 10 to the Malaysian market. The model we are getting differs slightly from the Neo 10 released in [] The post iQOO Neo 10 To Debut In Malaysia Soon appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Xiaomi To Launch Its Own Smartphone Chip Called The XRING 01 - 16/05 2:14 pm

Xiaomi has announced that it is making its own smartphone chip, called the XRING 01. The chip has apparently been in the works for more than ten years, and is set to launch later this month, although no specific date was given. The companys co-founder and CEO Lei Jun personally made the announcement on his [] The post Xiaomi To Launch Its Own Smartphone Chip Called The XRING 01 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Doom The Dark Ages Review: Going Medieval On Demon Butt - 16/05 1:40 pm

Five years after Doom Eternal, id Software and Bethesda have finally launched Doom The Dark Ages. Instead of a sequel (for reasons that are explored in the Ancient Gods DLC for Eternal), the entry serves as a prequel, exploring the history of the Slayer on the world of Argent D'Nur, his engagement with The Night [] The post Doom The Dark Ages Review: Going Medieval On Demon Butt appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Realme 14T Lands In Malaysia At RM999 - 16/05 1:05 pm

realme has finally announced the arrival of the 14T in Malaysia, which it states is the final addition to the 14 series. The fourth member of the 14 family, it is technically the second cheapest model, but it is actually the most affordable option when compared to the 14x with the same 8GB+256GB configuration. The [] The post realme 14T Lands In Malaysia At RM999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Apple CarPlay Ultra Starts Rollout; Starting With Aston Martin Only - 16/05 1:00 pm

CarPlay is normally the bridge between a modern vehicle and an iPhone, and Apple has rolled out what it calls the "latest next-generation infotainment system". It's simply called CarPlay Ultra which has begun its gradual rollout, with the US and Canada being the first countries to get it. Limiting access even further though is that, [] The post Apple CarPlay Ultra Starts Rollout; Starting With Aston Martin Only appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Sony Officially Launches The WH-1000XM6 In Malaysia - 16/05 12:36 am

Sony officially launched the WH-1000XM6 today. The headphones come three years after the launch of the WH-1000XM5 and as you'd expect, it comes loaded with new features and a return to a familiar design. As previously reported, Sony is reverting to the foldable design with the WH-1000XM6, which also marks an emphasis on portability and [] The post Sony Officially Launches The WH-1000XM6 In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Proton e.Mas, Hello smart Apps Support Shell Recharge Integration - 16/05 12:15 am

With the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia, various agencies are working together to enhance the EV charging ecosystem. The latest collaboration involves Shell Recharge and Proton New Energy Technology (PRO- NET), who have joined forces to simplify EV charging for Malaysian drivers. Through this partnership, PROTON e.MAS and smart EV owners can now [] The post Proton e.Mas, Hello smart Apps Support Shell Recharge Integration appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





OPPO Reno14 Series Introduced With Dimensity 8450, Larger Batteries - 16/05 11:58 am

OPPO has officially launched its new mid-range smartphone lineup, the Reno14. The followup to the Reno13 series, which was introduced just half a year ago, the new series is made up of a vanilla model and a higher-end Pro model, with both devices getting significantly bigger batteries. First up is the Reno13 Pro, which sports [] The post OPPO Reno14 Series Introduced With Dimensity 8450, Larger Batteries appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Huawei To Introduce Its First-Ever Foldable Display Laptop - 16/05 11:10 am

Huawei is set to unveil its nova 14 series smartphones in China on 19 May 2025, alongside a new MateBook Pro laptop running the recently introduced HarmonyOS PC platform. But those wont be the only devices on display, as the company has also confirmed the debut of another major product at next weeks event: its [] The post Huawei To Introduce Its First-Ever Foldable Display Laptop appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Lenovo Launches New Legion Pro Laptops In Malaysia - 15/05 7:19 pm

Lenovo officially announced that its latest Legion Pro gaming laptops are now available in Malaysia. These include the new Legion Pro 7i and Pro 5i. In terms of processor, both the Pro 7i and Pro 5i both ship out with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, while the laptop GPU can go up to an [] The post Lenovo Launches New Legion Pro Laptops In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Honda Malaysia President: EV CKD Incentives Crucial - 15/05 7:03 pm

Honda Malaysia launched the e:N1 BEV today and the automaker also confirmed that there would not be a locally assembled (CKD) unit of the car in the nearest future. The reason for this is due to the governments decision to only extend the tax exemption for CKD EVs to 2027. This policy has raised many [] The post Honda Malaysia President: EV CKD Incentives Crucial appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Proton Launches Xchange Programme For 15-Year-Old Vehicles - 15/05 6:39 pm

National car maker, Proton, has launched the Proton Xchange Programme in collaboration with Car Medic Sdn. Bhd. This programme allows car owners who possess cars aged 15 years that are deemed "unroadworthy" to be traded in for a new model from the automaker, including its e.MAS7 EV. Proton has dedicated RM4.8 million for the programme, [] The post Proton Launches Xchange Programme For 15-Year-Old Vehicles appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Asus Launches New MD101 Fragrance Mouse And KW100 Marshmallow Keyboard - 15/05 6:21 pm

Remember the aromatherapy mouse Asus announced earlier this year? The accessory, also known as the MD101 Fragrance Mouse, will be arriving at all authorised Asus resellers, starting from this June. The mouse will retail at RM169 and be available in two different colour options: Iridescent White and Rose Clay. An optical mouse, it has a [] The post Asus Launches New MD101 Fragrance Mouse And KW100 Marshmallow Keyboard appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Apple May Make Bezel-Less 20th Anniversary iPhone - 15/05 6:07 pm

In preparation for the 20th anniversary since its first release of the iPhone, Apple is planning to launch a redesigned model in 2027. As per a machine translation of a report by ETNews, the upcoming phone may feature a full screen without a bezel, and a display that is curved on all four edges. According [] The post Apple May Make Bezel-Less 20th Anniversary iPhone appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





MediaTek Officially Launches Dimensity 9400e Chipset - 15/05 5:50 pm

The current batch of flagship MediaTek mobile chipsets include the base Dimensity 9400 as well as a Plus variant. But it looks like the company is adding one more variant that sits below the existing two in terms of raw number-crunching performance, called the Dimensity 9400e. As with the other variants, the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e [] The post MediaTek Officially Launches Dimensity 9400e Chipset appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Android 16 To Get Upgraded Theft Protection - 15/05 4:53 pm

Google is updating Androids Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature to render stolen or lost devices practically unusable as a deterrent against thieves. The updated feature was showcased in a preview of Android 16 and Wear OS 6 earlier this week, and will block all functionalities on stolen devices. FRP has been a feature for Android [] The post Android 16 To Get Upgraded Theft Protection appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Maxim Responds to APAD Directive; Assures Continued Service - 15/05 4:38 pm

Maxim has issued a formal statement in response to the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD)s recent directive ordering the e-hailing platform, alongside inDrive, to halt operations in Malaysia starting 24 July 2025. The company says it is currently engaging with the relevant authorities to resolve the matter and clarify its position, while continuing operations nationwide. [] The post Maxim Responds to APAD Directive; Assures Continued Service appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Apple visionOS 3 May Allow Eye-Controlled App Scrolling - 15/05 4:32 pm

Apple is apparently planning to implement an eye-tracking ability for navigating its Vision Pro headset. Via a report on Bloomberg, Mark Gurman states that the upcoming technology will enable users to scroll through their apps and software using their eyes alone. Citing people with knowledge of the matter, Gurman states that Apple is currently testing [] The post Apple visionOS 3 May Allow Eye-Controlled App Scrolling appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Amazfit Balance 2 Goes Official With AMOLED Display, Longer Battery Life - 15/05 4:00 pm

Amazfit has launched yet another smartwatch in China dubbed the Balance 2, succeeding the original Balance from 2023. It looks similar to its predecessor from the outside, but it actually comes with several upgrades internally, including a significantly longer battery life, more durability, and improved health sensors. The Balance 2 sports the same 1.5-inch AMOLED [] The post Amazfit Balance 2 Goes Official With AMOLED Display, Longer Battery Life appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Honda e:N1 BEV Launches In Malaysia; Priced At RM149,000 - 15/05 3:34 pm

After much teasing, Honda Malaysia finally launched its first ever battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e:N1, for a price tag of RM149,900. Locally, it is offered in a single configuration, available in Platimum White Pear, Aqua Topaz Metallic and Urban Grey Pearl colour options. The e:n1, which is based on Honda's e:N Architecture F platform, [] The post Honda e:N1 BEV Launches In Malaysia; Priced At RM149,000 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





YouTube Will Use Gemini To Place Ads In Videos - 15/05 1:53 pm

YouTube has announced that it is introducing a new feature that allows advertisers to use Googles Gemini AI to determine ad placements in videos. The new ad format, called Peak Points, was revealed during the companys Upfront presentation at its YouTube Brandcast event. The way Peak Points works is by using Gemini to analyse videos [] The post YouTube Will Use Gemini To Place Ads In Videos appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Microsoft 365 To Be Supported On Windows 10 Until October 2028 - 15/05 1:40 pm

Earlier in the year, Microsoft said that it would end support for Office apps and the Microsoft 365 Suite for Windows 10 on 14 October if this year. It seems like there has been a change of heart, as the company now says that support has been extended to October of 2028 instead. The initial [] The post Microsoft 365 To Be Supported On Windows 10 Until October 2028 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





OPPO Reno14 Series Leak, Launching In China On 15 May - 15/05 1:11 pm

OPPO has revealed via Weibo that it will be launching its Reno14 series in China, on 15 May at 4:00pm local time. This will succeed the previous Reno13 series, which was released late last year and received a Malaysian launch just a few months ago. A machine translation of its posts indicate that the Reno14 [] The post OPPO Reno14 Series Leak, Launching In China On 15 May appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Vivo X200 FE Arrives On SIRIM; Local Launch Imminent - 15/05 12:58 am

vivo is said to be prepping to launch a new model for its flagship X200 series called the X200 FE. While details of the phone are still being kept under wraps, the upcoming device has recently made its way to the SIRIM database, signalling its imminent arrival in Malaysia. The X200 FE was listed on [] The post vivo X200 FE Arrives On SIRIM; Local Launch Imminent appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Nintendo Shares Official Switch 2 Tech Specs - 15/05 11:54 am

When the Nintendo Switch 2 got its full reveal back in April, most of the relevant bits of its spec sheet was also revealed. But for those looking to the full list, the company has left us waiting. I'd say the wait ends now, as the brand has just put up the upcoming handheld console [] The post Nintendo Shares Official Switch 2 Tech Specs appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





OPPO Pad SE Goes Official In Malaysia At RM699 - 15/05 11:39 am

OPPO has officially announced the arrival of its new affordable tablet, the Pad SE. The tablet gets a budget-friendly price tag but still comes with some impressive specs, including a large battery and on the software side, it ships with Google Gemini. The Pad SE sports an 11-inch 19201200 LCD display with a 90Hz refresh [] The post OPPO Pad SE Goes Official In Malaysia At RM699 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-4.1 To Paid ChatGPT Users - 15/05 11:16 am

OpenAI has announced the release of its newer GPT-4.1 model, which is now available to all paying ChatGPT users. Starting today, subscribers on ChatGPT Plus, Pro and Team plans will gain access to it, which can be selected via the more models dropdown menu. Enterprise and Edu subscribers, however, will have to wait a few [] The post OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-4.1 To Paid ChatGPT Users appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Hacker Claims Steam Database Breach; Valve Denies Attack - 15/05 10:38 am

Valve has issued a statement addressing reports of a recent leak involving old text messages sent to Steam users, clarifying that its own systems were not breached. The clarification follows growing speculation about the source of the leaked data, which included SMS messages containing one-time passcodes and associated phone numbers. News of the leak surfaced [] The post Hacker Claims Steam Database Breach; Valve Denies Attack appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





HONOR 400 Series To Officially Launch On 22 May 2025 - 14/05 7:13 pm

HONOR has confirmed that its upcoming 400 Series smartphones will launch on 22 May 2025 at 3pm local time. As previously reported, the upcoming event, which will be held in Malaysia, will also mark its debut to the global market. In its recent announcement, the brand has revealed that the HONOR 400 Series will come [] The post HONOR 400 Series To Officially Launch On 22 May 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





MARii Introduces NxGV Labelling Scheme - 14/05 6:27 pm

At the Malaysian Auto Show (MAS 2025) last week, the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) has introduced the Voluntary Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV) Labelling Scheme. It is a label on new vehicles that indicates the model name, level of autonomy, fuel consumption, and carbon emissions. It is referred to as a milestone effort [] The post MARii Introduces NxGV Labelling Scheme appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Huawei Launching Nova 14 Series On 19 May, Some Specs Leak - 14/05 6:11 pm

Huawei has just revealed via Weibo that it will be releasing its Nova 14 phone series. While the official lineup is currently unclear, the posts indicate that there will be at least an Ultra model. The phones are stated to receive a launch in China on 19 May at 2:30pm, according to a machine translation [] The post Huawei Launching Nova 14 Series On 19 May, Some Specs Leak appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





NVIDIA Announces Partnership With HUMAIN; Will Build AI Factories In Saudi .. - 14/05 5:59 pm

NVIDIA announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, to invest in the latter's HUMAIN AI value chain subsidiary. The GPU brand will provide the hardware needed for the AI computing infrastructure, as well as to help Saudi Arabia to become a global leader in the AI and [] The post NVIDIA Announces Partnership With HUMAIN; Will Build AI Factories In Saudi Arabia appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Infinix GT 30 Pro To Launch In Malaysia On 21 May 2025 - 14/05 4:13 pm

Infinix has announced that the latest addition to its GT series and successor of the GT 20 Pro, the GT 30 Pro, is set to launch in Malaysia soon. The gaming smartphones debut will be streamed on the companys official Facebook and TikTok accounts on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 3PM. As you may recall, [] The post Infinix GT 30 Pro To Launch In Malaysia On 21 May 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .





Nissan Confirms New Skyline Model Amid Financial Struggles - 14/05 3:59 pm

Amid challenging financial times for Japanese automaker Nissan, its CEO Ivan Espinosa has confirmed that an all-new Skyline is in development. The announcement was made during the companys 2024 fiscal year financial report. However, before you get too hyped up no, this isnt a new GT-R. The Skyline and GT-R may share a history, [] The post Nissan Confirms New Skyline Model Amid Financial Struggles appeared first on Lowyat.NET .




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