OpenAI just recently introduced ChatGPT Go in Malaysia for RM38.99 a month. Around the same time, internet search giant Google announced something similar. This comes in the form of the AI Plus plan, to complement the much pricier Pro and Ultra plans. It's not only a lot more affordable, but also more comparable to what [] The post Google AI Plus Rolls Out In Malaysia For RM23.99 A Month appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Realme has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Japanese imaging brand Ricoh Imaging, marking a significant step forward for the companys mobile photography ambitions. The collaboration will be officially unveiled on 14 October in Beijing and will make its debut with the upcoming realme GT 8 Pro flagship smartphone. According to realme, the partnership has [] The post realme Partners With Ricoh To Power Its Smartphone Photography appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

While the world of gaming handhelds gets used to the idea of the Xbox-themed ASUS ROG Ally consoles, there was a point when Microsoft was reportedly set to create its own AMD-powered, dedicated handheld for the masses. The deal seemed feasible, up until AMD's alleged and ridiculous demand from the Xbox owner. According to the [] The post Xbox Reportedly Cancelled Own Gaming Handheld Because AMD Demanded 10 Million Units appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Qualcomm has acquired Arduino, the Italian open source electronics firm responsible for the many hobbyist boards, coveted by tinkerers hobbyists, and educators. Neither party has disclosed the amount that the chipmaker paid for the acquisition, with the announcement being made earlier this week. "The transaction accelerates Qualcomm Technologies strategy to empower developers by facilitating access [] The post Qualcomm Acquires Open Source Electronics Firm Arduino appeared first on ..

Maxis showed off the applications of 5G Advanced early last year. But it looks like it won't be the first to roll the tech out to its commercial customers. That honour goes to YES, which announced today that it's begun rolling out the new tech. Coverage starts in the Klang Valley as you'd expect, but [] The post Yes Rolls Out 5G Advanced To Postpaid, Broadband Customers appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer has returned with a new offering, the Connected Calibre E5. This latest generation of smartwatches feature 40mm and 45mm models, as well as a version made in collaboration with sportswear company New Balance. The Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E5 40mm x New Balance Edition sports a purple and green colour palette [] The post The Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E5 Features A New Balance Edition For RM8,500 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

If youve kept up with the iPhone in the last five years, you know that Apple makes a big deal about the frame of its flagship phones. From aluminium to titanium, the tech giant has swapped around frame materials for one reason or another. With that in mind, recent reports indicate that the foldable iPhone [] The post Apple iPhone Foldable Will Reportedly Use New Frame Materials appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

OpenAI has officially launched its ChatGPT Go plan in Malaysia. This new subscription tier promises access to ChatGPTs advanced capabilities at a more affordable price compared to the existing Plus and Pro options. Priced at RM38.99 per month, ChatGPT Go offers perks such as extended access to the companys flagship GPT-5 model with higher message [] The post OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Go Plan In Malaysia For RM38.99/Month appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

realme has launched the limited edition Game of Thrones realme 15 Pro, as part of a collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. Unveiled today at the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, the phone offers special interfaces that are in theme with the show, as [] The post realme 15 Pro Game Of Thrones Limited Edition Now Official; Retailing At RM2,499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Little over a week ago, Strava filed a lawsuit against its long-running competitor Garmin over its patented segments and heatmaps features. Now, with Garmin still reeling from the legal trouble, Finnish brand Suunto is tagging in, suing the company alongside Strava. Instead of just two patents, Suunto accuses Garmin of infringing five different patents. These [] The post Suunto Sues Garmin For Five Different Patent Infringements appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Earlier this year, Google released its AI Mode in Search and has been rapidly expanding with various features since. Now, the company has recently announced that it will be expanding this AI chatbot to 40 new regions and supporting 35 different languagesincluding Malay. As a refresher, the company rolled out its AI Mode in Search [] The post Google Expands AI Mode With More Languages And Regions; Malay Now Supported appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The KajangSeremban Expressway (LEKAS) will be temporarily closed due to the RHB LEKAS Highway Ride 2025 cycling event happening the weekend of 11 and 12 October. As per the highway concessionaire, the closure is intended to ensure a safe route for participants throughout the night cycling event. The closure will begin at 5PM on Saturday [] The post Lekas Expressway Will Be Closed Temporarily This Weekend appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

As AI continues to become more advanced, malicious actors will leverage these developments to commit acts such as digital fraud, impersonation, and large- scale cyber attacks. To combat these weaponised AI threats, the government has established a cross-ministerial and enforcement agencies mechanism. According to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, this coordinated effort involves the Ministry of [] The post Gobind: Cross-Ministerial Mechanism Established To Combat Weaponised AI Threats ..

Samsung officially unveiled the ISOCELL HP5, its latest 200MP image sensor, designed for smartphones cameras. According to the brand's promotional page, it is the worlds first image sensor to feature 0.5m-sized pixels, with the brand claiming it is the first sensor to achieve a 1/1.56-inch size. Despite its small pixel size, Samsung claims that the [] The post Samsung Unveils 200MP ISOCELL HP5 Imaging Sensor appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Renault-owned brand, Dacia, has unveiled a new electric vehicle concept called the Hipster, with the goal of becoming the popular electric car of tomorrow. The companys approach focuses on delivering an EV that prioritises the essentials - practicality, simplicity, and efficiency - all while keeping costs as low as possible to ensure maximum affordability. The [] The post Dacia Unveils Hipster Concept EV With Boxy And Compact Design appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Illegear has unveiled its newest entry-level desktop monitor, the Insight 27. Essentially, its a bigger and slightly improved version of the Insight 24 launched earlier this year. Aside from productivity purposes, the flat screen monitor is designed to suit the users creativity and gaming needs. As the name suggests, the monitor sports a 27-inch IPS [] The post Illegear Insight 27 Debuts In Malaysia For RM499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) have been granted the legal authority to check Malaysians identification cards (IDs), according to Kuala Lumpur KPDN director Mohd Sabri Seman. This measure aims to ensure the smooth implementation of the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS) and the Budi MADANI RON95 petrol subsidy [] The post KPDN Officers Have Authority To Check IDs For Petrol Subsidy Enforcement appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system remains a subject of interest in the country. Recently, Touch n Go Sdn Bhd (TnG) announced its collaboration with STAR Systems International (SSI) to demonstrate a MLFF proof of concept toll system. This project showcases the combination of global tolling technology and TnGs digital payments ecosystem. A key element [] The post Touch n Go, STAR Systems International Demonstrate MLFF Toll System appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

JEDEC, the industry body responsible for defining memory and storage standards, has officially announced the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 5.0 specification. Designed with AI and high-performance computing in mind, the new standard delivers significant gains in speed and efficiency over UFS 4.0, which was introduced in 2022. UFS 5.0 nearly doubles the sequential bandwidth, offering [] The post JEDEC Announces UFS 5.0 Storage Standard For Mobile Devices appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Sony has introduced a new special edition PS5 controller as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations for PlayStation. Officially named the "Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense", this new release pays tribute to the console's legacy with a design inspired by the gaming brand's most recognisable shades of blue. From the moment the console powers on [] The post Sony Unveils Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense Controller appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The new CelcomDigi app is set to replace the existing Celcom Life and MyDigi platforms. It promises users the best of both worlds, combining features from both apps while introducing some new functionalities. With this in mind, heres a brief glimpse of what it has to offer. Starting with the obvious, the CelcomDigi app features [] The post New CelcomDigi App: A Quick Overview appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Jason Chen, Chairman and CEO of Acer, gave his two cents on the NVIDIA partnership with Intel, after it invested in the stocks of the latter. Chen says that the introduction of a third potential supplier of PC components would likely complicate its procurement and inventory management moving forward. As a quick primer, NVIDIA threw [] The post Acer: NVIDIA Investment Into Intel Could Complicate Future PC Supply Chains appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The one thing that has always been lacking in the electric vehicle (EV) segment is the fun, performance, and driver excitement that is still being provided by internal combustion vehicles. That being said, EV automakers are incorporating these elements, and one of them is Leapmotor, which has just unveiled images of the B05 Ultra variant. [] The post Leapmotor Unveils B05 Ultra Variant With Upgraded Sporty Design appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Chinese phone maker vivo started teasing the launch of the upcoming X300 series last month. One of them even includes its launch date in its home market. More recently, the phones have also appeared in the SIRIM database. This just about confirms that they will be launching locally. Both the vivo X300 and X300 Pro [] The post vivo X300 Series Phones Appear In SIRIM Ahead Of China Launch appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

RGB has long been the name of the game with PC components, be it for accessories or desktop PC components. To that end, Adata has pretty much nailed that aesthetical portion down with its new XPG Lancer Neon RGB DDR5 memory kit. What Am I Looking At? The XPG Lancer Neon RGB DDR5 kit is [] The post XPG Lancer Neon RGB DDR5-6400 Lightning Review: Mesmerising Memory Kit appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Mattel is known for making diecast Hot Wheels models of actual cars, such as the Proton Saga in Malaysia. In collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, the company has recently unveiled a unique Hot Wheels Mercedes-Benz CLA art piece. However, this art piece is a life-size creation from Mattel, based on the new CLA, and is the latest [] The post Mattel, Mercedes-Benz Unveil Hot Wheels- Inspired Life-Size CLA Art Piece appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Alleged images of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro have surfaced online. The images in question showcase the phone having a prominent circular camera island that contains three camera modules, which is reminiscent of last generations Mate 70. These photos, which only displayed the device's rear panels, came from a Weibo tipster. According to Gizmochina, these [] The post Alleged Images Of Huawei Mate 80 Pro Appear Online appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

According to Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, the government is in the process of drafting a new bill on cybercrime. The bill is part of the countrys ongoing efforts to combat online offences, as existing measures prove to be insufficient. The main problem highlighted by the minister is the gap between [] The post Deputy Home Minister: Government Drafting New Bill Against Cybercrime appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Nothing has rolled out a new update for its Essential Space app that introduces an audio call recording feature to its latest smartphones. It is available now in eight countries, with Malaysia included in the list. The company confirmed that users can now record voice calls directly from the interface by long-pressing the Essential Key [] The post Nothing Phone (3), Phone (3a) Series Gains Call Recording Feature appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Google Japan has seemingly become the internet search giant's outlet for wacky, April Fool's-esque ideas. We've previously seen the 5.5-foot long Gboard Bar, as well as the Mbius strip-shaped Gboard Double-sided. Now, it's the turn of the Gboard Dial Version. And as the name suggests, it replaces keys with the rotary dial of phones from [] The post Google Japan Is At It Again, This Time With A Rotary Gboard appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite wireless headset is now officially available in Malaysia. The headset retails for RM3,199 and is available in the two colours promised by the company: Obsidian, and Sage & Gold. The Arctis Nova Elite is currently being sold on Lazada, via the SteelSeries official store front. To quickly recap, the wireless [] The post SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Now Available In Malaysia For RM3,199 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Over the weekend, Discord users have reported that they received an email from the popular messaging platform stating that some of their personal data has been breached by an unauthorised party. However, the platform itself has not been hacked; rather, a third-party customer service platform meant to resolve issues related to users Discord accounts. Several [] The post Discord Customer Service Hacked, Compromising Users Data appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The sale of number plates can be a surprisingly lucrative source of revenue for the Road Transport Department (JPJ). To that end, the department says that it is developing an online system known as "ebaki". This is meant to sell expired vehicle registration numbers, though it's not expected to go online any time soon. In [] The post JPJ Developing "ebaki" System For Sale Of Expired Plate Numbers appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

There have been some complaints of glitches which caused many Malaysians to purchase fuel at the unsubsidised price of RM2.60, even when they were eligible for the BUDI95 subsidy. To this, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh, said that affected Malaysians can file a claim to get [] The post Malaysians Affected By BUDI95 System Glitches Can Claim Refunds From 9 October appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

TSMC has claimed to have reduced the power consumption of its EVU lithography tools by almost half - 44% to be precise - of what it used to draw. The reduction is part of the company's EUV Dynamic Energy Saving Program, which it launched last month. For context, as the world's largest foundry, the fabs [] The post TSMC Claims To Have Nearly Halved Power Consumption For Its EUV Systems appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

As the announcement of Intel's Panther Lake draws closer, it's common that the chipmaker's rusty plumbing would begin to experience a continuous springing of leaks. The most recent leak includes slides from what is believed to be a presentation, likely given to those in attendance of its Tech Tour in Arizona. The latest slide from [] The post New Intel Panther Lake Leak Shows "Most Refined" Hybrid Core Setup For Laptops appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Following the official local launch of the Huawei Watch GT 6 lineup, the wearables are now available for purchase nationwide. With a starting price of RM999, the smartwatches promise hardware and software upgrades compared to their predecessors. As a refresher, the Watch GT 6 series comprises a base model in 41mm and 46mm sizes, as [] The post Huawei Watch GT 6 Series Now Available In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

We've heard on and off the new AI device that Jony Ive is working on with Sam Altman and OpenAI. The previous most recent development was that the device in question will not have a screen. As for the actual most recent development, it's that it may have gotten its launch pushed back to next [] The post Screenless AI Device By Jony Ive, OpenAI May Launch Next Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

New leaks suggest that OPPO is already working on the Reno15 series, namely on its Pro and Pro+ variants. As the naming convention suggests, this smartphone lineup is the follow-up to the Reno14 series that was released earlier this year. These leaks came from Smart Pikachu, a tipster on Weibo, who claims that the alleged [] The post OPPO Reno15 Series Specs Leak; To Feature Upcoming Dimensity SoC appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

KTMB has announced the addition of two extra ETS trains in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration this month. The additional services will operate from 17 to 22 October 2025, with ticket sales commencing on 7 October 2025. This initiative aims to accommodate the high travel demand typically experienced during the festive season and to help [] The post KTMB Announces Additional ETS Trains For Deepavali 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .