Barely a fortnight after the launch of the RTX 5090, and NVIDIA is already making the GeForce RTX 5080 official. Thats right, we have the card in our lab and in spite of it being the Chinese New Year week, Ive managed to conduct the review for it. And despite the fact that this card [] The post NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition Review: Mainstream, High-End Blackwell appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

After a two-year absence from the global flagship scene, OPPO has finally brought its Find X series back to international markets. Launched in November of last year, the new Find X8 series stands out as one of the few high-end devices to feature a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, instead of the more popular Snapdragon 8 Elite. [] The post OPPO Find X8 Pro Lightning Review: Filling Up A Two-Year Flagship-Sized Gap appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched a new AI fact-checking chatbot called AIFA (Artificial Intelligence Fact-check Assistant), officiated by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. The service is designed to combat the spread of fake news and provide users with a platform to verify unverified information online. It is accessible through the Sebenarnya.my portal [] The post MCMC Launches AIFA Fact-Checking Chatbot appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Global technology shares took a hit as the emergence of a low-cost artificial intelligence (AI) model from Chinese startup DeepSeek raised concerns about the sectors reliance on high-cost, high-tech chips. The fallout was especially evident in US tech giant NVIDIA, whose shares plummeted nearly 17% on Wall Street, wiping out almost US$600 billion in market [] The post Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Disrupts US Market; NVIDIA Sheds US$600 Billion in Value appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The vivo V40 series launched locally back in August of last year, so its probably about time for the series to get a sequel. Hints of that have appeared, with the V50 being listed in the SIRIM database. Oddly enough, only the vivo V50 is listed, when there is usually a Pro model accompanying the [] The post vivo V50 Appears In SIRIM Database Alone appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

If you are still holding out hope that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will, against all odds, retain the ability for its S-Pen to be used as a remote camera shutter, among other Bluetooth features, its sadly time to give up. Despite what was previously noted in its Insights blog, the South Korean tech giant [] The post Samsung Now Says Galaxy S25 Ultra Will Not Support Bluetooth S-Pens appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Malaysia has become the first country to achieve the signing of a six-way 4G Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) sharing agreement, according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil. While the agreement was actually signed last May, the major telcos have just launched a pilot project for the concept in several locations. The telcos involved in this [] The post Malaysian Telcos Pilot 6-Way 4G Network Sharing appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Touch n Go (TnG) has recently added a new Device2Cash feature on its eWallet, allowing users to trade-in their unwanted items directly through the app. This new addition is available now under the Shopping tab on the applications All Services page. According to its About page, this new feature is part of a collaboration between [] The post TnG eWallet Adds New Device2Cash Trade-In Feature appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Following the Comfo Run, Edifier has brought in another pair of open-ear earbuds to the Malaysian market with the Comfo C. This time around, it sports an ear clip design similar to what we have seen from Huawei, with a flexible bridge that apparent makes it more comfortable to wear. Each bud sports a 12mm [] The post Edifier Comfo C Open-Ear Earbuds Launch At RM419 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Black Shark has announced another pair of smart watches to add to its growing catalogue of wearables. These are the GS3 Sport and Watch X Pro, and as you can tell, the former is a variant of something that the company announced back in May last year. With that, lets talk about the more familiar [] The post Black Shark GS3 Sport, Watch X Pro To Launch In Malaysia On 3 February appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Galaxy S25 Ultra, the high-end variant of Samsungs latest flagship smartphone line-up, is now in our possession. However, it is still undergoing rigorous testing, so it will be a while until I can provide you with a review. In the meantime, here are my initial impressions of the device. Like its predecessor, the Samsung [] The post Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Hands On: Gains And Losses appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

When it comes to ewallets, were pretty spoilt for choice here in Malaysia, so your mileage may vary as to whether you think GoPayz by U Mobile is one thats commonly used or otherwise. Either way though, the ewallet service has announced the end of its operations in a few months time. On its own [] The post GoPayz To End Operations After 31 March 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, the Works Ministry has announced a temporary reduction of the speed limit on federal roads across Malaysia from 90km/h to 80km/h. This will take effect starting tomorrow on 28 January until Sunday, 2 February 2025. Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the temporary speed [] The post Speed Limit On Federal Roads Reduced By 10km/h From 28 Jan Until 2 Feb 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

When the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra got launched officially during its Unpacked event last week, the company confirmed that the S-Pen that came with it wont have Bluetooth. Now, it looks like the traditional stylus with Bluetooth can still be obtained, but its now an optional extra that youll have to buy separately. As an [] The post Samsung: Galaxy S25 Ultra S-Pen With Bluetooth Sold Separately appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Illegear has launched a new slim desktop monitor called the Insight 24, which is designed for both work and play. Dubbing it as a 3-in-1 solution, the brand claims that it is suitable for creativity, productivity, and gaming. The Insight 24 features a 23.8-inch 1080p IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh [] The post Illegear Insight 24 Monitor Lands In Malaysia At RM399 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The YouTube ads tug of war continues on between platform owner Google and its users. This time, its over unrealistically long ads that are also unskippable. Some users have taken to Reddit to share of ads without the Skip button which are nearly an hour in length, and some well over two hours. Android Authority [] The post Users Report YouTube Ads Being Hour-Long, Unskippable appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Mitsubishi Motors may choose to opt out of the planned merger between Honda and Nissan, according to a report by Reuters. Sources indicate that the automaker, 34.01% owned by Nissan, intends to maintain its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange while continuing its collaborative efforts with both of its fellow Japanese automakers. The publication adds [] The post Mitsubishi Reportedly Considering To Withdraw From Planned Honda-Nissan Merger appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

A live photo allegedly showcasing the upcoming Ultra variant of the Xiaomi 15 flagship smartphone series has surfaced online. Shared by X user That_Kartikey, the device appears to closely resemble its predecessor at first glance, but with some notable differences. For one, the camera island is as large as the one on the Xiaomi 14 [] The post Live Photo Allegedly Featuring Upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra Appears Online appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

WhatsApp is looking to introduce an all-new multi-account feature, according to the latest report by WABetaInfo. First offered to Android beta testers, the newly released 25.2.10.70 version of the app now brings it to iOS devices, allowing users to log into multiple accounts within the same app, eliminating the need for separate devices or parallel [] The post WhatsApp Testing New Multi-Account Feature In Latest Beta appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Shokz launched a new pair of open-ear wireless earbuds earlier this month called the OpenFit 2. The company states that the updated model offers better sound, less leakage, more comfort, improved battery life, enhanced durability, and the addition of physical control buttons. As of now, the company has not announced any details regarding the availability [] The post Shokz OpenFit 2 Gets SIRIM Certification; Malaysian Launch Imminent appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Last year, vivo launched the Watch GT, the first rectangular smartwatch from the brand. While it has been a while since it was released, it has recently made an appearance on the SIRIM database, signalling an upcoming launch in Malaysia. The Watch GT was listed on SIRIM with the model number WA2456C on 20 January [] The post vivo Watch GT Makes SIRIM Appearance; Local Launch Imminent appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

AMD officially announced its Radeon RX 9070 Series, among other products, during CES 2025, along with a Q1 2025 launch window. Thats still applicable but instead of launching it today, the red chipmaker has now seemingly pushed back that launch window by two months, into 23 March. According to a product listing by the US [] The post AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series Launch Seemingly Pushed Back To 23 March appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

When the Nubia Redmagic 10 Pro was first revealed to be launching in the local market, the model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage only came with one colour variant. More recently, the company has introduced a new white colourway which it calls LightSpeed. Unfortunately, this one has been designated as a limited [] The post Redmagic 10 Pro Gets Limited Edition LightSpeed Colourway appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Works Ministry has announced a 50% discount at all toll plazas in Peninsular Malaysia from 27 to 28 January 2025, ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays next week. This temporary initiative appears to be a stopgap measure, as the government has yet to finalise plans to implement targeted subsidies to replace toll-free travel [] The post Govt Announces 50% Toll Discount For Class One Vehicles On 27 To 28 January 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Doom The Dark Ages is officially coming to all gaming platforms this year. As per Bethesda Softworks official video trailer and announcement, the game will be available from 15 May onwards. The Dark Ages is a prequel, putting players back into the boots of the Doom Slayer as he viciously melees through maps and save [] The post Doom The Dark Ages Gets 15 May Launch Date appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The realme 14x has finally made its way to Malaysia as the first and the most affordable model from the 14 series. As the successor to the 12x, the new smartphone comes with increased durability and a better chipset, but unlike the Indian version, the battery capacity and charging speed remains the same as its [] The post realme 14x Hits The Shelves; Starts From RM899 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

NVIDIA has given consumers its assurance that the melting 12VHPWR connector issue that plagued its GeForce RTX 4090 GPU will not be an issue with the RTX 50 Series. The brand says that that problem ended with the last generation and will not rear its ugly head with Blackwell cards. In a Q session held [] The post NVIDIA: Melting Connector Issue No Longer A Problem, RTX 50 Series Safe appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

We already know that OPPO is launching the Find N5 in February alongside the Watch X2, even if its only in its home market. We also know that it will be launching in the local market at some point. With all that in mind, its perhaps no surprise that the company has started teasing its [] The post OPPO Puts Up More Official Teasers For Find N5 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) has sporadically been making it in the news in recent times, but it looks like its actual implementation is still a ways away. Having missed the previous implementation deadline which was last month, or at least a decision on its implementation, the system is still said to be in need [] The post Works Minister: MLFF Still Needs Fine-Tuning Before Implementation appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The completion of KLIAs Automated People Mover System (Aerotrain) replacement project has been officially delayed by up to five additional months. This is according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Mohd Izan Ghani, who announced that the service is expected to resume operations by the second quarter of 2025, missing its previous 31 [] The post KLIA Aerotrain To Resume Service By June 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Earlier this month, Amazfit unveiled the Active 2, a follow-up to last years GPS smartwatch. The new watch gets a circular display, replacing the rectangular screen of its predecessor, with a smaller size and a reduced battery life. While the brand has yet to announce when the smartwatch will be coming to Malaysia, it will [] The post Amazfit Active 2 Spotted On SIRIM; Malaysian Launch Likely Soon appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has indicated that the decision to end toll-free travel during festive seasons is not final and may still be reconsidered. Speaking during a working visit to the Selangor public works department yesterday, he noted that the cabinet retains the authority to review its decisions. Ahmad said works minister [] The post Deputy Works Minister: Toll-Free Travel For CNY Could Still Happen appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Touch n Go (TnG) today has introduced a new Cat Edition RFID Tag, featuring the popular Oyen cat theme similar to its existing NFC charm and extendable charm. The product is now available but will be sold as a limited run, although the company has not disclosed the number of units allocated through its channels. [] The post TnG Launches New Limited Edition Oyen RFID Tag appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

When it was first revealed, Assassins Creed Shadows was pegged for a 15 November release. The game has since had its release date pushed back twice, initially to February, and then to 20 March. But prior the the most recent delay, Ubisoft had already extended an invitation to us to visit its Singapore studio, and [] The post Assassins Creed Shadows: An Early Look appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

After all the rumours, the wild speculation, and the little teases derived from leaks, NVIDIAs GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition (FE) is finally here in the lab. Like all new generations of NVIDIA GPUs, the Blackwell GPU running under the hood of this GPU is top-of-the-line, targeted at the most powerful, overkill, and certainly, the [] The post NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition Review: Blackwell Cometh appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Samsungs first Unpacked event of the year is done and over with, and the Galaxy S25 series is finally official. Ahead of tonights launch, we were given the opportunity by the company to try out all three models from the new line-up, albeit just briefly. Heres what we can share with you at this time. [] The post A First Look At The Samsung Galaxy S25 Series appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Fujifilm has launched another hybrid instant camera in the form of the Instax Wide Evo. Similar to the Mini Evo, the hybrid form means that it can both take digital images and print them out in film right from the camera, either from the on-device shots or using pictures from your smartphone. The Wide Evo [] The post Fujifilm Unveils New Instax Wide Evo Hybrid Instant Camera appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Last year, the government had revealed plans for the expansion of MyDigital ID, allowing it to be used to access just about every government agency platforms. While the convenience is no doubt of benefit to the general public, Comms Minister Fahmi Fadzil says that its use will also help the government save money. Bernama quotes [] The post Fahmi: MyDigital ID Usage Helps Reduce Government Spending appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The government will not set an age limit for children to use social media, according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil. At present, we do not intend to follow exactly what other countries are doing, said the minister, referring to Australias new legislation banning those under 16 from using social media. Fahmi explained that instead, the [] The post Government Will Not Impose Age Limit For Social Media, Says Comms Minister appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

We know that NVIDIAs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and 5070 are expected to launch in February, we just dont know when exactly. Thanks to one major retailer in Europe, theyre saying that the cards may launch on 20 February. The retailer, ProShop, listed an ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Prime with a launch date of [] The post NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Rumoured For 20 February Launch appeared first on Lowyat.NET .