Sony Interactive Entertainment has tapped into pure late-90s nostalgia by revealing the Prism Collection, a lineup of transparent first-party accessories for the PlayStation 5. The new collection gives gamers an unobstructed view of the internal craftsmanship powering their setup. The range comprises both standalone DualSense wireless controllers and matching PlayStation 5 console covers, sporting translucent []

According to TikTok, local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recorded 140% year-on-year sales growth on TikTok Shop. Operating under the platform's #JomLokal initiative, these domestic merchants outpaced general platform growth by more than 3.5 times. Rural and small-town brands are capitalising on Discovery Commerce TikTok claims that around 58% of TikTok users in Malaysia []

Google DeepMind unveiled Gemini 4 Carbon recently, a frontier AI model engineered for autonomous software security and vulnerability patching. The release comes two weeks after the debut of Gemini 4 Argon and moves Google to the top of the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v5.0 with an aggregate score of 59, edging out Anthropics Claude Opus []

JomCharge's EV Charger deployment continues in Petaling Jaya in partnership with MBPJ. The latest street-level EV chargers are located at Sunway Mas and the new site offers a total of four EV charge points. In conjunction with the opening, JomCharge is offering 50% discount for this coming weekend only. The latest JomChargeDiPJ site is at []

Maybank has expanded its overseas digital retail footprint by integrating its flagship MAE app with Alipay+, enabling cross-border QR payments across eight key overseas destinations. Backed by PayNets cross-border network, the addition extends the bank's international "Scan & Pay" corridor beyond its established ASEAN base in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia to mainland China, South Korea, []

An assistive wearable headset designed to help newly visually impaired individuals navigate their surroundings independently secured top honours at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 on 27 October 2026. Developed by Team InnovateZ from MRSM Bagan Datuk in Perak, the invention named, TheVisionSense, earned the secondary school team first place and up to RM47,000 in Samsung []

Tesla Cybercab has officially landed in Malaysia, but before you run off to download the Tesla Robotaxi app, the autonomous vehicle is here just as a tech showcase. Mid Valley Megamall KL has been chosen as the first stop for Cybercabs showcase tour in Malaysia. Tesla Cybercab Malaysia Tour 2026: Schedule and Mystery Gift So []

Apple's latest Mac Studio with M5 Ultra is now available with up to 512GB of unified memory in Malaysia, but be prepared to pay a hefty premium for the upgrade. The 512GB memory option is now available to configure on Apple's Malaysia online store. However, upgrading from 256GB to 512GB of unified memory will set []

Apple has unveiled its new MacBook Pro with a touch-enabled PROLED XDR Display, marking the first time a MacBook comes with a touchscreen. Powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, the new models also feature a thinner and lighter design, along with the return of the iconic illuminated Apple logo after it was []

Razer has officially released the Razer Reclusa Mini 65%, a wireless, hot- swappable gaming keyboard powered by Hall Effect magnetic switches. This keyboard is an expansion of the Reclusa line up after the mechanical Reclusa X Mini 65%. The new model integrates analog magnetic switch technology, custom acoustic dampening and multi-device connectivity into a compact 65% []

Apple announced a major update to its Creator Studio suite on Tuesday, introducing built-in video templates and new artificial intelligence tools across Mac, iPad and iPhone. Launching in November, the update integrates MotionVFX content and a newly curated stock asset Content Hub directly into Final Cut Pro. The release also brings natural-language generative AI capabilities []

BYD Malaysia has announced that the Denza Z9 GT electric sports car is now available in Fjord Green. The new paint option join the two existing colours, swhich include Rime Gold and Obsidian Black. The new Fjord Green exterior can be paired with a Perg Beige interior, an all-Black interior with suede seats and yellow []

PayNet has launched outbound DuitNow QR cross border payment connectivity through the Alipay+ platform. The partnership feature allows Malaysian travellers to use their existing local mobile banking applications to pay at participating retail merchants across five overseas destinations. Supported destinations and participating banks The cross border QR payment service is currently live across five initial []

CMF by Nothing has officially launched its first portable Bluetooth speakers in Malaysia, introducing the compact CMF Speaker S and the larger CMF Speaker M. Adopting an upright silhouette inspired by beverage cartons, both wireless speakers are now available for pre-order nationwide ahead of their official open sale. CMF Speaker S and Speaker M Malaysia []

Apple has officially announced the updated base variant for the MacBook Pro 14, now powered by the new M6 processor. The refresh focuses heavily on on- device machine learning capabilities and graphical throughput, while retaining the familiar 14-inch form factor, Liquid Retina XDR screen, and industry- leading battery efficiency. MacBook Pro 14 M6 Pricing in Malaysia Heres []

More shiny new Apple products are still being rolled out after introducing the new iPad mini with an OLED display yesterday. Apple has refreshed its 24-inch iMac for 2026, powered by the latest M6 chip. This is the first major refresh for Apple's all-in-one desktop since the M4-powered iMac was introduced in October 2024. The []

The Tesla Cybercab will make its official debut in Malaysia later this week. The tour was confirmed by Tesla Malaysia on its official Instagram page. The 2-seater robotaxi is currently touring Southeast Asia, having kicked off in Singapore earlier this month. Following its Malaysian stint, the autonomous vehicle is slated to head up north to []

Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has enabled direct cross-border QR payments in China through its HLB Connect mobile banking app, allowing Malaysian travellers to pay across mainland merchants without setting up local payment apps or manually topping up third-party digital wallets. Powered by a partnership with UnionPay International (UPI), the feature is accepted at more than []

The Vivo X500 series is now official in Malaysia, featuring three flagship smartphones the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. Vivo's latest flagship lineup focuses strongly on photography and video, particularly for concerts and capturing long-distance subjects. The range-topping X500 Pro Max features a 200MP ZEISS APO telephoto camera, with support for []

Anime streaming service Crunchyroll has expanded direct integration to PlayStation 4 (PS4) and PlayStation 5 (PS5) consoles across Malaysia, enabling users to browse, subscribe to and stream content through the consoles' Media Hub interface. Subscriptions created through the console link directly to Crunchyroll accounts, allowing cross-platform access on PlayStation hardware as well as other supported []

Driving an EV to The Starling Mall at Uptown Damansara? There are now more EV charging options at the mall. Located at the basement carpark, ChargEV has deployed a total of four new EV charge points consisting of AC and DC chargers. Unlike its existing 400kW DC Charger on the ground floor, these chargers are []

Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone arena with the launch of the iPhone Duo. While tech enthusiasts are keen to secure the company's first folding device, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned consumers about fraudulent online schemes targeting eager buyers. High-profile hardware releases create ideal conditions for scammers to exploit. Knowing that shoppers are desperate []

Aeon Bank has introduced Financial Purr Sona, a new interactive feature inside its mobile banking app that matches users with a character profile based on their everyday money habits. Enabled by the digital bank's virtual financial coach Neko Sensei, which already reviews customer account activity, the tool takes your existing transaction patterns and turns them []

Secondary school students from across Malaysia have developed artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to tackle real-world challenges in the country's plantations and commodities sector at the AI Muda@NADI Hackathon 2026. The two-day hackathon featured 26 finalist teams and marked the culmination of a nationwide AI learning initiative that engaged more than 9,000 secondary school students. Winning []

Marshall has officially introduced the Bromley 150 in Malaysia, marking its most portable party speaker to date. Slotted below the larger Bromley 450 and 750, the unit integrates True Stereophonic 360-degree audio, customisable stage lighting, and dual performance inputs into an easy-to-carry package. Marshall Bromley 150 Malaysia price and availability The Marshall Bromley 150 retails []

The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has clarified that its TuJu application was never built to rival Waze, but was instead developed to bolster operations along tolled highways. Speaking in an interview with Malaysiakini, LLM Chairperson Datuk Seri Utama Ir. Hasni Mohammad explained that the platform's core objective is to support the agency's Traffic Management Centre []

Huawei Malaysia has confirmed that the Huawei Watch 6 series will officially arrive on 3 November 2026 alongside the FreeBuds SE 5 Max. Serving as the direct successor to the Huawei Watch 5, which was launched last year, the new generation splits into two options: the standard Huawei Watch 6 and the Huawei Watch 6 []

Apple has finally given the iPad Mini a major upgrade, two years after introducing the previous A17 Pro model in 2024. The new iPad Mini 2026 gets a larger OLED display and Apple's newest A20 Pro chip plus a thinner and lighter design. It is also the first iPad to come with IP67-rated dust and []

Sarawaks homegrown Charge Point Operator (CPO), FastEV, has added two new DC charging locations to its network. Located in Kuching and Sebangan, the additions bring the CPOs footprint to 8 locations statewide. Operated by SDEC Karuna JV Sdn Bhd (SKJV)a joint venture subsidiary under the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC)the CPO first entered the scene []

BYD's Flash Charging technology is one step closer to going live in Malaysia. A video taken at Denza Balakong shows that the ultra-fast DC charger has been powered up and tested with a Denza Z9 GT. The video provides an early glimpse of BYD's Flash Charging capabilities, which promise to charge compatible EVs from 10% []

Commuters travelling between Johor Bahru and Singapore on the upcoming RTS Link can look forward to reliable mobile internet throughout the terminal. U Mobile and MRT Corp have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore deploying 4G and 5G in-building coverage (IBC) at the Bukit Chagar Immigration, Customs and Quarantine Complex (ICQC) in Johor []

TNG Digital announced that more than 5 million distinct users have started investing through its GOfinance hub, processing RM3.57 billion in total investments as of 30 September 2026. The milestone shows how simple, in-app investing is changing how every Malaysians keep their money, allowing them to grow their money directly inside the app they already []

CapCut has officially announced a new plugin for ChatGPT, allowing users to make and edit videos right inside the OpenAI chat app. The new tool is made to help people turn their ideas into real videos without leaving the chat. View this post on Instagram CapCut ChatGPT plugin is coming soon For users in Malaysia []

After Glenmarie and Balakong, the third BYD Flash Charger station has been spotted in Malaysia. This time, it is located at Denza KL North, which is operated by Millennium Motors and situated near Jalan Kuching, Kuala Lumpur. When we visited on 22 October, progress on the Flash Chargers deployment at Denza KL North appeared similar []

Meta has officially rolled out a dedicated Instagram app for Apple TV users in Malaysia and globally. The new application enables you to watch content natively on your television without needing to cast or mirror from a mobile device. This is Meta's latest effort to bring its video-first experience to shared household screens. What you []

Smartphone owners constantly face two major financial dilemmas: bearing steep out of pocket costs for screen cracks or liquid damage, and watching their phone lose half its market value after just a year or two. To tackle both concerns in one package, Swap Device Solutions has introduced Protect 360 under its Swap Protect lineup in []

Apple has announced a major visual refresh for Apple Music. The streaming platform is dropping the bright magenta red look that has been around for over a decade in favour of a simple black and white design. The new look is already live on Apple's official website, with the change set to arrive on iPhones []

Prosignal Consortium, who is the developer behind TuJuthe local navigation app being touted by the government as an alternative to Wazehave officially responded to the backlash following the sudden suspension of its turn-by-turn navigation system. In an official statement, the company announced that it aims to fully restore and stabilise the navigation feature by 6 []

Just when you thought Apple was done for the year, the company has planned another massive surprise. According to Greg Joswiak, Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, the company could launch a showcase called "Pro and Tell" on 28 October. While Apple has yet to reveal the exact lineup, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests this []

The ongoing saga surrounding the Malaysian government's stance on Waze has taken another significant turn. Following the recent ban prohibiting civil servants from using the navigation app while on official duty, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that a nationwide, total ban on Waze remains a distinct possibility. However, any potential nationwide ban []