The upcoming Nothing event will mark the debut of the Phone (4a) lineup. However, the handsets wont be the only products to launch then. The brand has confirmed that the Headphone (a) is also coming. The audio accessory is the companys second pair of over-ear headphones and will probably serve as a more budget-friendly alternative [] The post Nothing Headphone (a) To Launch With Longest Battery Life appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Xiaomi launch event did not just introduce the brands flagship phones to the global market. The brand also officially launched its latest collection of AIoT products, including the Watch 5 and TV S Mini LED 2026 Series. Watch 5 The Watch 5 initially debuted in the companys home market back in December. The wearable [] The post Xiaomi Debuts Watch 5, TV S Mini LED 2026 Series Globally; Priced From RM1,199 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

It should come as no surprise that many flagship devices have been stepping up their photography game for years. Each brand has been introducing their own take on the 200MP shooter design, but after a while, they may all seem the same to the untrained eye. However, if youre looking for a flagship shooter thats [] The post Capture The World In A Whole New Optical Lens With The Xiaomi 17 Ultra appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

After much teasing, Xiaomi has officially launched its flagship Xiaomi 17 series in Malaysia. For those who havent been keeping track, the series comprises two devices: the standard model and the Ultra, with the former being the focus of todays article. Unfortunately, the Pro variant (the one with the second screen) isnt coming to the [] The post Xiaomi 17 Now Available For Pre-orders Globally; Starts From RM3,499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone series, which consists of the base model and the high-end Xiaomi 17 Ultra. For this article, we'll be focusing on the latter, which builds on the brands ongoing partnership with Leica, with a strong emphasis on zoom capabilities and optical performance. The highlight of the device is [] The post Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Leica Leitz Phone Launches Globally; Pre-Order Starts From RM5,499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Maybanks digital banking services experienced a temporary disruption earlier today, with users reporting issues accessing both its web platform and the MAE mobile app at around 6PM on 28 February 2026. The outage appears to have been resolved at the time of writing. During the disruption, users took to social media to highlight difficulties completing [] The post Maybank MAE Hit By Temporary Disruption In The Evening appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

A Redditor by the name of Apprehensive-Dig2898 recently posted their gains from an apparently lucky purchase. They claim to have lucked out with a box filled with no less than 40 sticks of DDR5 RAM, after paying just US$100 (~RM389) for 25kg worth of Amazon return pallets. As a quick primer, Amazon return pallets are [] The post Redditor Allegedly Got 40 Sticks Of 16GB DDR5 Memory Sticks After Paying US$100 For Amazon Return Pallets appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Apple products were, for a while, perceived as more secure than its Android counterparts. That perception definitely took a hit earlier in the decade, when the Pegasus spyware by the NSO Group made waves. But more recently, it looks like the bitten fruit brand's iPhones and iPads are secure enough to handle classified NATO information. [] The post Apple Says Phones, iPads Secure Enough For Classified NATO Data appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Both OPPO and HONOR are set to unveil new book-style foldables soon. While the former has yet to confirm a release date for its upcoming Find N6, the latter has locked in a 1 March debut for the Magic V6. Regardless, it seems both of these phones will be debuting with a crease-less inner display. [] The post OPPO, HONOR Show Off Crease-Free Foldable Displays appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Infinix previously said that it will be launching the Note 60 series on 27 February. And today, the company has fulfilled that promise. Sort of. While the Pro model has made its debut for the local market, it looks to be the only model in the series to do so. But with it being launched, [] The post Infinix Note 60 Pro Now Official In Malaysia From RM1,199 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The government is investigating claims that databases linked to several ministries and agencies, along with alleged data on thousands of army personnel, are being offered for sale on the dark web. The allegations first surfaced yesterday, 26 February 2026, via posts shared by cybersecurity observers on social platform X. According to accounts such as Fusion [] The post Threat Actor Allegedly Selling Malaysian Army, Ministry Data On Dark Web appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

It looks like Lenovo may be taking its gaming handheld game up a level. According to a report by Windows Latest, the PC brand is planning on showing off a Legion Go Fold Concept at MWC 2026, which is set to kick off next week. If you're still clueless about the name, the Legion Go [] The post Lenovo Could Unveil Legion Go Fold Concept At MWC 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Earlier in the month, Discord announced that it will be treating users as teens by default, requiring age verification for full access. The company would very shortly after say that 90% of users will not be affected. This is because the company, or indeed the app itself, will have collected enough data on users to [] The post Discord Misses The Point With Its Delaying Of Age Verification appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Huawei recently hosted a global launch event. Headlining the announcement is the Mate 80 Pro, the brands latest flagship smartphone. Now, the brand has confirmed that it will be bringing the handset to our shores, along with a couple of the other new products introduced in Madrid. And yes, among them is the FreeBuds Pro [] The post Huawei Mate 80 Pro, FreeBuds Pro 5 To Launch In Malaysia Soon appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Amazfit has officially rolled out the Active 3 Premium smartwatch globally, and yes, this includes the Malaysian market too. As the name suggests, it belongs to the same lineup as the Active Max and serves as the successor to 2025s Active 2 Premium. This may come as a surprise to some, as the company did [] The post Amazfit Quietly Launches Active 3 Premium In Malaysia; Priced At RM749 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Back in December last year, ASUS revealed that it had created a special ProArt laptop in collaboration with the action camera brand, GoPro. As of today, the ProArt GoPro Edition laptop is now available in Malaysia. Specs-wise, the ProArt GoPro Edition is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 APU, the same processor that [] The post ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition Now Available; Retails For RM14,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

WhatsApps Linked Devices feature on both mobile and web appears to be experiencing login issues. Users have been reporting the problem since earlier today, and we can confirm that it is still persisting at the time of writing. Downdetector has also logged several hundred reports since the issue first surfaced. In our tests, attempts to [] The post WhatsApp's Linked Devices Feature Currently Experiencing Login Issues appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Earlier this week, Samsung unpacked the Galaxy S26 Ultra alongside the base and Plus models. Contrary to prior rumours, the tech giant decided not to follow in Googles footsteps. The lineup skips the built-in magnets, dashing hopes for proper Qi2 support. As such, users will have to settle for magnetic cases. However, it seems using [] The post Third-Party Qi2 Magnetic Cases May Interfere With Galaxy S26 Ultra S Pen Functionality appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The new ASUS Zenbook DUO is officially available for preorder right now and will continue until 31 March. The laptop, which debuted back during CES 2026, is a dual screen laptop, and also one of the first laptops to ship out with Intel's top-tier Core Ultra 300 Series CPU. As we've already reviewed the laptop, [] The post ASUS Zenbook DUO 2026 Now Up For Preorder; Priced At RM12,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is now over (for now, at least). The multinational mass media entity officially announced that the David Ellison-owned Paramount Skydance will acquire the conglomerate in its entirety. After months of discussions, WDBs board of directors finally determined that Paramount Skydances latest offer, which currently stands at US$111 [] The post Paramount Skydance Wins Warner Bros Discovery Bid; Netflix Backs Off appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Apple is gearing up for what CEO Tim Cook has described as a big week ahead of product announcements, starting Monday, 2 March 2026. The timing aligns with earlier reports of the companys first major product event of the year and hints that multiple reveals will be staggered over several days. Unlike a single keynote, [] The post Apple Confirms A Week Of Product Reveals In Early March appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Outside of the straightforward gaming peripherals, Razer has on occasion launched some pretty wacky products. From things like an RGB monitor stand to a reusable straw, these come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. The latest addition to the collection of random wackiness is a laptop sleeve. One that can do wireless charging at [] The post Razer Announced Laptop Sleeve With MagSafe Wireless Charging appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Tune Talk has announced a strategic repositioning of its Epik+ prepaid plans, moving away from conventional data quotas in favour of value-based offerings. According to the telco, this shift serves to redirect customer focus away from GB-per-ringgit comparisons. Instead, the company wants users to consider the prepaid bill as a value bundle that offers practical, [] The post Tune Talk Repositions Its Epik+ Prepaid Plans As Value-Based Bundles appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has officially brought its updated prepaid SIM registration framework into force, issuing it as a Mandatory Standard via a Commission Determination. The move formalises measures that were previously announced following a public inquiry process, but now gives them full legal effect. The new Mandatory Standard for the Registration [] The post MCMC Officially Enforces Prepaid SIM Registration Rules Under Revised Mandatory ..

News surrounding the Galaxy S26 series isnt slowing down just yet today. Now, the four big Malaysian telcos, namely Maxis, Yes, CelcomDigi and U Mobile, have revealed their respective pre-order offerings for Samsungs latest flagship smartphone line-up. Much like previous campaigns, each telco is bundling its own set of additional perks for customers. These range [] The post Here Are Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Pre-Order Details From Maxis, Yes, CelcomDigi, And U Mobile appeared first on ..

The Sony Alpha 7 V has been in the Malaysian market since December last year. The camera is, as its title implies, the brands fifth generation full-frame mirrorless camera, and offers many updates, allowing Sony to continue its tradition of giving the world of photography a high-end all-rounder. The Body And The Specs Weve already [] The post Sony Alpha 7 V Review: Fifth Generation Mirrorless King appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Apple has officially confirmed that it will host its first event of the year on 4 March. Rumour has it that the tech giant plans to launch at least five new devices during the event, including todays subject: the long-speculated budget MacBook. While we wait for the company to officially unveil the machine, a leaker [] The post Apples Budget MacBook Is Painfully Basic, According To Leaks appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Back in August, Airbnb introduced a new Reserve Now, Pay Later payment option for US guests. As the name suggests, it is a form of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), allowing users to place bookings without having to pay upfront. Now, the company has announced that it has expanded this option to other regions, including [] The post Airbnb Brings Reserve Now, Pay Later To Malaysia For Flexible Bookings appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

No consumer tech enthusiast needs this reminder that we're in a memory shortage crisis. And while the average consumer is the one feeling the brunt of it, we're not alone. The next console generation is as risk of getting delayed, as are the next generation of graphics cards. Those not getting delayed are costing more [] The post Insider: Apple Bought RAM From Samsung At 100% Premium appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

XTransfer, the Hong Kong-based trade payment platform, recently received conditional approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for key payment licenses. This includes licenses for issuing electronic money, plus a Class A Money Services Business License, covering remittance and currency exchange. "Receiving conditional approval from Bank Negara Malaysia is an important milestone for XTransfer in the [] The post Bank Negara Malaysia Gives XTransfer Conditional Approval For Key Payment ..

MWC 2026 is almost upon us, and ahead of the event, Tecno has revealed that it will be showcasing a modular smartphone concept. The brand recently shared what it is calling the Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology, an ecosystem composed of an ultra-thin device and a selection of hardware modules. Design-wise, the company has created two [] The post Tecno Teases "Ultra-Thin" Modular Smartphone Concept Ahead Of MWC 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

At the time of writing, we are just a week away from Nothing officially unveiling the new Phone (4a) series. The last time we touched on this subject, the company showcased the phones design and revealed that it features brighter LEDs than its predecessor. Now, the brand is doubling down on its teaser campaign by [] The post Nothing Officially Reveals Pink Colourway For Phone (4a) appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Chinese smartphone brand HONOR has recently started its teaser campaign on its social channels for an upcoming phone. With that in mind, very little has been revealed about said phone. But the company has attached some very odd messaging to accompany these teasers. Starting with the tamer of the two that are out at the [] The post HONOR Teases Upcoming Mid-Range Phone Costing Below RM1,500 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

CIMB Group Holdings Berhad has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ant International to jointly explore innovations in cross-border payments, as well as treasury and liquidity management solutions. The collaboration brings together CIMBs regional banking capabilities with Ant Internationals payment and digital finance technologies. Under the agreement, CIMB will work with Ant Internationals key [] The post CIMB, Ant International To Explore Cross- Border Payments, ..

Outside of its devices, Samsung designs and manufactures its own Exynos chipsets, and the company has frequently equipped select Galaxy devices with these in-house processors depending on the region and generation. In the run- up to the Galaxy S26 series, debate inevitably resurfaced over whether Samsung would back its own silicon or once again turn to [] The post Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Samsung is doubling down on artificial intelligence with the newly launched Galaxy S26 series, introducing a more proactive and context-aware version of Galaxy AI. Building on its earlier efforts, the company is now focusing on reducing the steps between intent and action, allowing the system to surface relevant suggestions and complete tasks with minimal input. [] The post Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: The New Software And Galaxy AI Features appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Samsung launched the previous generation Galaxy Buds3 series with the foldables last year. This time around, the South Korean tech giant decided that the Galaxy Buds4 series will join the Galaxy S26 line. And while the buds retain the stem, the case has gone back to the old square-ish shape. As before, the base and [] The post Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Series Now Official; Starts From RM699 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Samsung is officially pulling back the veil from the Galaxy S26 Series, and that includes the S26 Ultra. Then, as now, the phone stands out as the flagship model of the series, boasting some improvements in hardware, while retaining some features from the previous S25 series. Specs-wise, the S26 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon [] The post Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Is Now Official; Retails From RM6,799 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Samsung has hosted its first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. Just as promised, the tech giant has lifted the veil off of the Galaxy S26 series. Like the previous iterations of the flagship lineup, the new generation comprises three models: the base S26, the S26+, and the S26 Ultra. For the most part, the [] The post Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+ Officially Debut; Priced From RM5,199 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The global launch of the Xiaomi 17, 17 Ultra, and 17 Ultra Leica Edition is just days away. However, it's been rumoured that the top-spec model of the trio will be launching under a different name: the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi. Even better, some sample shots taken with the phone have leaked, along with [] The post Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone Makes Appearance Ahead Of Grand Debut appeared first on Lowyat.NET .