In an unexpected twist, TikTok and FIFA have reached a first-of-its-kind Preferred Platform agreement that will significantly expand how football fans experience the FIFA World Cup 2026 on digital channels. Under the deal, TikTok becomes FIFAs first-ever Preferred Platform, giving the social video platform enhanced collaboration and integration rights to serve as a central hub for World Cup coverage and fan engagement throughout 2026.

Previously, to get all the AI features in Gmail, users had to subscribe to a plan like Google AI Plus, Google AI Ultra or Google AI Pro. Now, regular Gmail users will enjoy a major improvement in how they manage their daily emails at no cost . That said, what should you know about it?

To mark this new year, POCO officially unveiled the POCO M8 5G and POCO M8 Pro 5G in Malaysia. According to POCO, the M Series now represents a full-scale upgrade following the brands expansion into premium devices with the F8 Series. Here's everything you need to know about the tech specs, prices and availability.

Disney+ hasannouncedthat it will add support for vertical video formats to its platform this year, further increasing usage and viewership on its streaming service. Besides that, the addition of this feature is also expected to lead to an increase in advertising. So, what should you know about it?

Looks like things are getting more interesting at Apple. Tim Cook's era as Apple CEO is expected to end this year , with rumours about it having been heard since the end of 2025. So, what should you know about it?

AirAsia has announced its annual fixed-fare initiative for festive travel, with one-way fares starting from RM328 to Sarawak and RM398 to Sabah. The campaign is aimed at helping Malaysians plan their Lunar New Year and Hari Raya journeys earlier, while avoiding sudden fare spikes during peak periods.

For your information, iOS 26 was released on September 16. However, after almost four months, the percentage of iPhones using it is low . That said, what should you know about it?

Today, Time Home Internet launched a new limited-time promotion for its No Contract fibre broadband plans , aiming to make home Internet simpler and completely commitment-free. Available from 8 January 2026, the offer targets renters, digital nomads, and users who want fast Internet without long-term obligations . The plans come with zero contract, zero deposit, and zero termination penalty, removing common barriers associated with traditional broadband subscriptions.

r ealme has been a well-known brand in Malaysia for a few years now , due to its cost-efficient devices with good features. However, the company announced it will be integrated into OPPO as a sub-brand, marking a significant restructuring within the BBK Electronics family of smartphone brands.

Free-to-play mobile games are common these days, but the Google Play Store isn't void of traditional one-time purchase games . Mind you, these games tend to be less popular for mobile users, as they are considered 'expensive'. But what if you can try them first ?

Free-to-play mobile games are common these days, but the Google Play Store isn't void of traditional one-time purchase games . Mind you, these games tend to be less popular for mobile users, as they are considered 'expensive'. But what if you can try them first ?

We have talked about this new feature before . In mid-2026, the Malaysian government confirmed it would introduce redesigned passports and identity cards with enhanced security features . Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the new Malaysian passport and MyKad will be rolled out by the second or early third quarter of the year to improve their integrity and reliability.

LG Electronics presented its latest AI-enabled innovations at CES 2026 under the theme Innovation in tune with you. The exhibition highlights how LG is embedding its Affectionate Intelligence across devices, solutions, and environments spanning the home, mobility, and lifestyle spaces, with a focus on AI that adapts naturally to real-world conditions.

Looks likeSpotifyfans are in for a treat. Recently, the app launched the Listening Activity and Request to Jam feature . That said, what should you know about it?

During the CES 2026 convention, Samsung Electronics hosted its Visual Display Deep Dive session . Led by SW Yong, President of Samsungs Visual Display Business, the session took place at The Wynn Las Vegas and highlighted Samsungs strategy as the global TV market shifts toward premium experiences, larger scree

Alphabet, the company behind Google, has now overtaken Apple to become the second most valuable company in the world. At the time of writing, Alphabet has a market value of $3.892 trillion (~RM15.97 trillion), while Apple has a market value of USD3.863 trillion (~RM15.64 trillion). So, what should you know about it?

At CES 2026, key individuals from AMD (David McAfee, General Manager of Ryzen and Radeon divisions) and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang were interviewed byTom's Hardware, who asked them whether both companies would bring back old components and hardware to fill customer demand. So, what should you know about it?

According toDexerto, Dell made a bold admission at CES 2026 that consumers don't really care much about AI features on PCs. That said, what should you know about it?

According to OpenAI , millions of people use ChatGPT to discuss their health concerns. We aren't surprised, but we just learned that the company has introduced ChatGPT Health for users to be informed, prepared, and confident when navigating their health. This new feature brings users own medical information together with ChatGPTs AI to provide more meaningful responses tailored to individual health contexts.

According toWhatsApp, the app is rolling out an update that brings several new features to Groups that will reduce confusion and provide reminders . The first feature is different name tags in Groups. So, what should you know about it?

During the CES 2026 event, it was GIGBYTE 's turn to unveil its expanded AI PC strategy. Introducing a redesigned GiMATE interface alongside a new generation of AI-powered gaming laptops, the updated GiMATE experience focuses on clearer navigation, real-time system insights, and faster decision-making, reinforcing GIGABYTEs push toward adaptive, user-centric AI computing across its laptop lineup.

As you would expect, CES 2026 has plenty of new reveals for tech fans to see. Most of them are improvements to current tech or new ones, but there are also full products that will launch in the coming months. One of them is Motorola's book-style foldable smartphone, the Motorola Razr Fold .

It's clear that 2025 isn't the peak of the AI boom, as companies continue to slap the buzzword everywhere this early January. CES 2026 is well underway, and already we've seen plenty of new stuff. Among them is Razer 's latest proof of concept, a headphone with AI features .

According toBERNAMA, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is now emphasising that all government departments need to take the implementation and use of digital seriously , and use various administrative tasks online, except those bound by legal provisions. So, what should you know about it?

As the last one of the trio, the OPPO Watch S was also introduced as a new wearable for 2026. If you are looking for a new smartwatch for your OPPO ecosystem, here are the details of the features, price and availability.

According toPaul Tan, Puspakom is now introducing GiCheck , a new platform for booking vehicle inspections, which is a rebranding of MyPuspakom . So, what should you know about it?

During the launch today, OPPO Malaysia also introduced the OPPO Pad 5 . Designed for students, professionals, and casual users, here is everything you need to know about the company's latest large-screen tablet, price and availability.

Looks like LEGO fans are in for a treat. Recently,LEGOlaunched the LEGO Smart blocks . So, what should you know about it?

Shortly after the launch in China, the OPPO Reno15 Series officially launched in Malaysia. The lineup consists of the Reno15 Pro 5G , Reno15 5G , and Reno15 F 5G , and here's everything you need to know about the local tech specs, prices and availability.

Maybankhas announced an update to the contactless transaction process for all Maybank Cards used with Google Pay, effective 27 January 2026 . So, what should you know about it?

HONOR has now officially introduced its latest smartphone with one of the largest battery capacities in the industry, a 10080mAh battery. That said, what should you know about it?

HONOR is stirring interest in its next Magic 8 series device with official teasers hinting at the arrival of a new model that could be named the Magic 8 Pro Air or simply Magic 8 Air . The teaser, spotted on social media by HONOR President Fangfei, prominently features the words Pro and Air, suggesting a fresh addition to the brands premium smartphone lineup. Industry sources believe the phone could launch in late January or early February 2026 in China following the upcoming HONOR Power 2 ..

Telegram's first update of the year comes withAI Summaries . Through this, long messages in a channel can be automatically summarised so that users can more easily understand the main content. So, what should you know about it?

Graphics card prices arereportedlyset to soar in 2026 as AMD and Nvidia are expected to massively increase GPU prices starting in 2026. So, what should you know about it?

The Malaysian government has confirmed the rollout dates for this years Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) and Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash assistance programmes . That said, what should you know about it?

This new phone is certainly unconventional compared to modern phones nowadays. Called the Clicks Communicator , it is designed and developed by Clicks as a communication-focused smartphone built for people who want to stay connected without distraction.

Vietnam will implementn ew regulations in the Advertising Act , including for online advertising activities, which will take effect on February 15, 2026. So, what should you know about it?

It may be strange to read this news, but according to industry reporting , ASUS officially communicated with Taiwanese mobile distributors that it will not introduce any new smartphone models in 2026. Local retailers told Digitimes Asia that ASUS handset supply through official channels was drying up and that the companys smartphone division would effectively operate only through 31 December 2025 before halting new product releases.

According to astudy, over 20% of video content shown by YouTube's algorithm to new users on the platform is AI-generated . So, what should you know about it?

At the start of the new year, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued a strong warning against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate harmful content online. The regulator says it has received numerous public complaints involving AI-powered image manipulation, particularly cases targeting women and minors. According to MCMC , these incidents involve digitally altered images that result in indecent, grossly offensive, or otherwise harmful ..