It's just past Chinese New Year, which is about time for another Steam Spring Sale to happen. It's scheduled to keep going until 26 March at 10AM PT, or 1AM of 27 March for us in Malaysia. Overall, a pretty short duration of only a week, but as before, there are some steep discounts. As [] The post Steam Spring Sale 2026 Ongoing; Here Are Some Suggestions appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Ubisoft is pulling the blinds down on Red Storm Entertainment, the US-based studio that it acquired back in 2000. The news is surprising, given that the studio is one of the earliest and oldest acquisition by the French studio and developer. Additionally, Ubisoft will be laying off 105 jobs from Red Storm as part of [] The post Ubisoft To Cease Development At Red Storm Entertainment, Layoff More Than 100 Staff appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

OPPO just unveiled its newest book-style foldable earlier this month, but the brand is already moving on to other products. It seems that the next devices to launch are additions to the Find X9 flagship lineup, namely the compact Find X9s models and Find X9 Ultra. In the past, these variants have remained in China, [] The post OPPO Find X9s, Find X9 Ultra Secure SIRIM Certification; Local Launch At Hand appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

A common question surrounding the Sony RX1R III is whether the decade-long wait was worth it. Unfortunately, Ive never had the chance to try its predecessors, so I cant answer that directly. What I can say, based on my time with it, is that this is very much a high-end Sony camera designed with a [] The post Sony RX1R III Lightning Review: Compact Documentarian appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The PlayStation Network name, or its abbreviation PSN, is pretty inseparable from essentially the videogame platform's entire online infrastructure. But it looks like the Sony subsidiary is looking to drop its iconic branding. And the plan is seemingly to do so by September of this year. Insider Gaming cites an email sent to developers which [] The post PlayStation To Drop PSN, PlayStation Network Branding By September appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

It seems that the global memory chip shortage will likely stretch on for a couple more years. According to SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won, the shortage could continue until 2030, as supply constraints remain difficult to resolve in the short term. Speaking to reporters during Nvidia's GTC conference, Chey explained that the industry-wide wafer supply [] The post Memory Chip Shortage Could Last Until 2030, SK Group Chairman Warns appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

If you may recall, the legendary actor Val Kilmer passed away at the age of 65 in April of last year. Despite this, he is still set to appear in First Line Films aptly named upcoming movie As Deep as the Grave, but not in the way you might expect. According to Variety, the late [] The post With Digital Necromancy, AI Version Of Val Kilmer Will Star In A New Indie Film appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

If youre an iPhone user still on older versions of iOS, now is probably a good idea to update your device. Following the discovery of the Coruna hacking kit, researchers at Google and cybersecurity firms iVerify and Lookout have found a new exploit. Called "DarkSword", the new exploit specifically targets multiple versions of iOS 18, [] The post Security Alert: New "DarkSword" iOS 18 Exploit Targets iPhone Users In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

A man in the UK is taking his estranged wife to court after she allegedly stole 2,323 Bitcoins from his cold wallet. According to British High Court filings, Ping Fai Yuen accuses his wife, Fun Yung Li, of secretly recording him keying in his recovery phrase for his hardware wallet via covert and strategically placed [] The post Man In UK Claims Wife Stole RM678 Million In Bitcoin From Captured Wallet Password appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed telecommunications providers to closely monitor their networks and respond quickly to any disruptions or decline in service quality during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri period. The directive comes as data and call traffic are expected to spike significantly as Malaysians travel and stay connected over the [] The post MCMC Directs Telcos To Strengthen Networks During Hari Raya Aidilfitri appeared first on ..

Usually, in conjunction with a festive season, Rapid KL would announce extended rail and bus services. For the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri weekend though, it's the opposite. Rail and bus services have had their frequencies reduced between 20 and 23 March, but ultimately it's not by much between each. As posted on its official Facebook [] The post Rapid KL Announces Reduced Rail, Bus Frequencies On 20 - 23 March appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

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BMW introduced what it called the Neue Klasse (New Class in German) platform last year with the launch of the iX3. More recently, the carmaker has announced the second entry into the list of cars using said platform. It's the new BMW i3, which is a pretty interesting car for a few reasons. Chief of [] The post 2026 BMW i3 Unveiled; Boasts Up To 900km WLTP Range appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Nothing CEO Carl Pei, believes that the way we use smartphones today is headed for a major shift, with traditional apps eventually becoming obsolete. Speaking in a recent interview during the SXSW conference in Austin, Pei said future devices will rely on AI agents that understand user intent and carry out tasks automatically. According to [] The post Nothing CEO Says Smartphone Apps Will Disappear In AI-Driven Future appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

If either of you have been wondering if there is such a thing as an M.2 SSD on the market with a storage capacity that exceeds the 8TB mark, the simple answer is yes, there is. That SSD is called the Exascend PE4, and unfortunately, we have some bad news for you. The first piece [] The post The World's First 16TB M.2 SSD Retails For RM62,400 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Nintendo recently released a software update for the Switch 2 known as "Handheld Mode Boost". Basically, it allows owners to run some original Switch games at Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, up from its original HD (1280 x 720) mode. The boost is just one of several improvements that come with the system software [] The post Nintendo Adds "Handheld Mode Boost" in Switch 2 Software Update appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

There's good news if you're a fan of both the Mini, and fashion designer Paul Smith. BMW Group Malaysia has announced something that combines the two British icons into one - the Mini Paul Smith Edition. The company says that it will be available in limited numbers but stopped short of specifying a number. Fancy [] The post Mini Paul Smith Edition Launches In Malaysia In Limited Numbers For RM222,222 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

WhatsApp has been steadily making its way to an array of products. Last year, the messaging service launched a dedicated app for both the iPad and Apple Watch. Now, Garmin has announced a version of the platform for some of its smartwatches. As per the brands announcement, the official WhatsApp app is available for free [] The post Garmin Announces Official WhatsApp App For Select Smartwatch Models appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Earlier today, Xiaomi gave us a tour, or rather, a preview of its new Smart Home product line up. The majority of products on display were already on sale, save for one or two being relatively new. Greeting the group first is the kitchen area, where Xiaomi had its entire appliance section lined up. An [] The post Photo Essay: Xiaomi Smart Home Showcase appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Omoda C9 PHEV has officially launched in Malaysia, arriving roughly eight months after its initial local preview. The model makes its market debut as a fully imported (CBU) unit, limited to just 50 units, before transitioning to locally assembled (CKD) production that is already underway in Shah Alam. The C9 PHEV adopts a version [] The post Omoda C9 PHEV Launches In Malaysia; Priced At RM208,800 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

In preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2026, FIFA has announced a partnership with YouTube to expand the tournaments reach. In a joint statement released yesterday, the two revealed that YouTube has been designated as FIFAs Preferred Platform for video content, similar to the organisations earlier move with TikTok. Much like that deal, fans will [] The post FIFA Joins Forces With YouTube For World Cup 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Back in December of last year, CelcomDigi added Prime Video to its StreamMORE lineup. Today, the telco announced a new addition to the service in the form of sooka.Now both prepaid and postpaid customers of the telco can get access to the streaming service as an add-on. In conjunction with the launch, CelcomDigi is throwing [] The post CelcomDigi Now Has sooka As Part Of Its StreamMORE Service appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Weve discussed at length how the Galaxy S26 Ultra doesnt offer much compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, aside from the new Privacy Display feature. To quickly bring you up to speed, the feature is essentially a built-in privacy screen protector that limits viewing angles from prying eyes. However, recent reports suggest that this new [] The post Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Users Report Eye Strain, Headaches Over Display Issue appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

YTL AI Labs is working to further the countrys sovereign AI ambitions. Recently, the YTL Power International Berhad subsidiary has partnered with NVIDIA to develop a new model using the latters Nemotron open models. Dubbed ILMU-Nemo-30B, it is the latest addition to the growing suite of AI models built by Malaysians. ILMU-Nemo-30B is an agentic [] The post YTL AI Labs, NVIDIA Partner For New AI Model To Boost Malaysias Sovereign AI Capabilities appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Xiaomi subsidiary POCO said last week that it will be launching the X8 series of phones. As promised, the POCO X8 series is now official, with two Pro models and an Ultra. Of the two Pro models, one is the, well, standard variant of it, while the other comes with a fancy Iron Man skin [] The post POCO X8 Pro, Pro Max Now Official In Malaysia; Starts From RM1,499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang isnt backing down from the criticism surrounding DLSS 5, the companys latest push into AI-driven neural rendering. Speaking during a press Q&A; at GTC 2026, Huang dismissed the backlash outright, insisting that those criticising the technology simply have it wrong. Well, first of all, theyre completely wrong, he said, addressing complaints [] The post Jensen Huang Defends DLSS 5, Says Critics Are Completely Wrong appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

During this blessed month, where every act of kindness carries a deeper meaning, the spirit of giving takes centre stage. Inspired by the values of compassion and the importance of sharing rezeki (blessings), AEON Bank brings this ethos to life through its Ramadan and Syawal campaign, Niat di Hati, Budi Terpateri". The campaign is built [] The post A Better Banking Experience with AEON Bank This Ramadan and Syawal appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a 50% discount on highway toll charges nationwide in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. The move follows similar initiatives introduced by the government during major festive periods. The toll discount takes effect from 12.01am on 18 March and will run until 11.59pm on 19 March. It [] The post PM Announces 50% Toll Discount For Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

OPPO has officially taken the wraps off its newest book-style foldable, the Find N6. As the successor to the Find N5, the smartphone features some notable upgrades. The most obvious is, of course, what the brand is calling the Zero- Feel Crease. Basically, the device comes with a flat inner display that is almost completely smooth. [] The post OPPO Find N6 Launches In Malaysia; Priced At RM8,699 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Over at NVIDIA's annual GTC 2026, the GPU announced its new Vera Rubin platform, designed to be the "next frontier" of Agentic AI. The new platform houses the Vera CPU, Rubin GPU, an NVLink 6 Switch, a ConnectX-9 SuperNIC, a BlueField-4 DPU, and NVIDIA Spectrum-6 Ethernet switch, as well as the newly integrated Groq 3 [] The post NVIDIA Announces New Vera Rubin Agentic AI Platform At GTC 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Just a few short weeks after Soundcore debuted its Space 2 headphones, it seems the Anker sub-brand is already working on a new pair of TWS earbuds, according to leaks. Whats more intriguing is that the company is reportedly working on not one, but two TWS earbuds. The leak comes from known tipster AnkerInsider, who [] The post Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro, Pro Max Leaked; May Feature Touchscreen, AI Upscaling appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

U Mobile has announced the appointment of Tunku Tun Aminah as its new Chairman, effective 13 March 2026. The leadership change marks a significant development for the orange telco as it continues to evolve its corporate structure while advancing its role in Malaysias telecommunications sector. Her appointment follows the relinquishment of Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, [] The post U Mobile Appoints Tunku Tun Aminah As New Chairman appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Garmin Malaysia has announced that new Pokmon-themed watch faces will be added to select Garmin smartwatches, including the fnix, Forerunner, Venu, and vvoactive ranges. The watch faces are based on Pokmon Sleep, a gamified sleep- tracking app by The Pokmon Company. Franchise fans can choose between two watch faces. The first, Pokmon Sleep: Snorlax & Friends", [] The post Garmin Introduces Two Pokemon Sleep-Themed Watch Faces appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Earlier in the month, you may have seen PlayStation Asia marketing a PC-Ready DualSense controller. This is now available for purchase in the local market, though to be fair, this is basically the same basic DualSense that you've known, and probably love, since the PS5 was first launched. Well, it coming only in Midnight Black [] The post PC-Ready DualSense Controller Available In Malaysia For RM369 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

If you were hoping that the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold would land on our shores at some point, you may be out of luck. Apparently, its already on its way out of the market. The company is reportedly discontinuing the smartphone on its home turf, just three months after the official launch. According to South [] The post Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Reportedly Getting Axed Just Three Months After Launch appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Well, this is a surprise. Just three months into the announcement of DLSS 4.5 and its 31 March rollout, NVIDIA officially announced DLSS 5 just hours ago at its GTC 2026 keynote. Unlike the former, the new neural rendering upscaler will infuse pixels with photorealistic lighting and material and, as Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, [] The post NVIDIA Announces DLSS 5 At GTC 2026 And What Are We Looking At appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

If you use a lot of bookmarks on the mobile version of Google Chrome, and you're using an Android tablet or foldable, there's good news. The browser got an update that essentially gives it the desktop bookmark bar. It's something that you'll have to turn on, by going to Settings Appearance Show bookmarks [] The post Google Chrome On Android Tablets, Foldables Get Desktop-Like Bookmark Bar appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

AirBorneo is steadily working to expand its offerings beyond its existing network. Last month, the Sarawak-owned airline confirmed that it plans to commence regional jet operations in Q3 2026. Now, it has shared more details on this expansion, which is slated to begin in July. According to AirBorneo CEO Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin, the [] The post AirBorneo To Introduce Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu Routes In July appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Seemingly out of the blue, Apple has announced the AirPods Max 2, the first major update to its flagship over-ear headphones since the original model debuted in 2020. The new model brings an updated chipset and several new features, although the external design remains largely unchanged. A notable update is Apples H2 chip, the same [] The post Apple AirPods Max 2 Coming To Malaysia Next Month; Priced At RM2,299 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

My-AI Standards will server as an anchor for trusted Artificial Intelligent (AI) development, while addressing the risks associated with deepfakes and AI- generated misinformation, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. By adopting a 'trust by design' approach, the platform ensures that AI technologies are developed and deployed based on clear, transparent and auditable standards. At a [] The post Gobind: My-AI Standards To Serve As Trust Infrastructure For AI Development ..