Wise recently announced that they now have direct access to PayNet (Payments Network Malaysia) which enables support for DuitNow. This means that you can now pay DuitNow QR from the Wise app here in Malaysia, with support for all DuitNow QR codes rolling out over the coming weeks.

At the recent launch of AI Malaysia Berhad, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also announced an AI Untuk Rakyat 3 month course with free access to well-known AI software for Malaysian youths aged 18 to 30 years old. Launched under the National AI office, it will start on 31 August 2026 and is set to target 100,000 Malaysian youths, but theres no mention yet on who will be given access or how they will be chosen just yet.

After 2 decades in Malaysia, Coway is stepping into a new chapter by launching its very first series of refrigerators . Interestingly, Malaysia was chosen as the first market in Coways global ecosystem to introduce this series. The launch coincides with Coways 20th anniversary in Malaysia and forms part of its We Never Compromise campaign which highlights the brands commitment to pushing forward without compromising on innovation, design, everyday comfort, and user experience.

Google Malaysia recently announced that their AI Agent Gemini Spark is available in Malaysia. Previously, it was only available for Google AI Ultra tier users but according to Google, it should eventually be available to Google AI Pro tier users as well, perhaps sometime this week. Driven by the Gemini 3.6 Flash model the Gemini Spark AI Agent can work 24/7.

WhatsApp recently announced that you can now make audio and video calls on WhatsApp Web . This includes one-on-one as well as group calls without having to download the app. All calls are end-to-end encrypted and there are no time limits and no cost aside from the Internet that you use. This and other features are rolling out to WhatsApp users in stages, so if you cant use it in Malaysia yet, you should be able to eventually.

Anthropic recently announced the availability of their Claude Opus 5 model which they say is their most aligned model to date which should also mean that it is their safest and least likely to lie yet. While the cost is the same as Opus 4.8, Opus 5.0 should deliver better performance, surpassing many other models in benchmarks.

Meta recently introduced their new Facebook Verified badge for free which according to them, is designed to identify real people on Meta platforms. It will require you to take a video selfie which reminds us a lot like how many platforms are doing eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) verification.

Meta recently announced their new Seller app designed for sellers who sell on Facebook Marketplace. It will provide tools like AI-powered listings, a message inbox, inventory management and performance insights. However, for now it is available for those who are 18+ years old and above in the United States with no details yet on a Malaysia release date.

A report by Bloomberg recentlyindicatedthat Qualcomm intends to raise prices of their products by a certain percentage after 1 September 2026. This is because of the rising costs of electronics. This percentage is estimated to be in the double digits but it could be anywhere from 10% to 99%.

The HONOR Robot Phone with the built-in 3-axis gimbal is expected to be launched or revealed officially in August 2026. HONOR came out with the announcement themselves, along with an announcement for a cinematic experience with ARRI tomorrow on 28 July 2026. Features for the HONOR Robot phone are scarce but the camera on the gimbal is expected to be 200MP.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn Bhd and Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) recently signed a strategic partnership to introduce Samsung Wallet QR Payments . Available from 21 July 2026, you can use your Samsung Wallet to access Maybanks MAE Scan & Pay QR payments. According to Samsung, you can use this across the region including in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Cambodia and get rewards worth up to RM500,000 too.

A report from Business Insider recently highlighted that Instagram is taking down videos taken without consent using Meta Glasses . The report quotes Instagram head Adam Mosseri saying that you shouldn't post videos of harassing or taking advantage of people using these smart glasses on the platform.

TECNO Malaysia have released their TECNO Pova 8 5G smartphone in Malaysia for RM1609. Featuring a large 8000 mAh battery, an LED Alive Matrix Display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, 8GB RAM, 6.76-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate and a 15000mm2 Ice Cooling System 3.0 it looks to be a midrange gaming phone. Its currently available in their Shopee store.

TECNO Malaysia have released their TECNO Pova 8 5G smartphone in Malaysia on pre-order for RM1399 until 31 July 2026 (normal price RM1609). Featuring a large 8000 mAh battery, an LED Alive Matrix Display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, 8GB RAM, 6.76-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate and a 15000mm2 Ice Cooling System 3.0 it looks to be a midrange gaming phone. Its currently available in their Shopee store.

Recently, OpenAI agents were found to have not only broken free of their sandbox testing environment, they also went rogue and hacked into Hugging Face infrastructure. Apparently, this was because they were following orders to find a solution for the ExploitGym cybersecurity benchmark and decided the Hugging Face AI library would be the best place to look.

CelcomDigi recently announced its Mega Gegar 20 Juta customer appreciation campaign running in Malaysia from 23 July to 30 September 2026. The nationwide initiative gives you and over 20 million users the opportunity to win a share of RM20 million in prizes and device rebates with eligible transactions starting from RM20.

Apart from the foldables and watches , Samsung also officially announced their new intelligent eyewear at the Galaxy Unpacked. Built in partnership with Google, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, the smart glasses integrate Gemini AI. Other features include the Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 chipset, up to 9 hours of battery life, and Android XR integration but no Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet.

Google recently launched its newest AI models focusing on higher token efficiency and lower latency for agentic workflows. This includes Gemini 3.6 Flash , Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite , and the specialized Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber , which are going live starting today across Google AI Studio, Android Studio, Google Antigravity, Google Search, and the Gemini app.

Maxis recently hit the spotlight for the wrong reasons as someone leaked Malaysian entrepreneur and influencer Khairul Amings phone bill. Maxis has since apologized for the lapse in security and identified the individual who leaked that bit of personal information. According to them, they may take legal action against said individual but didnt reveal any details on how it happened in the first place.

BYD recently launched their BYD Certified platform for their pre-owned and refurbished BYD EVs here in Malaysia. According to BYD, each pre-owned EV has been inspected by a professional over 170-points and only genuine BYD parts are used to refurbish the EVs. BYD are currently offering test drives for these EVs with a 5-day buy back assurance if major damage or mileage tampering is found.

While we're all fervently hoping that the RAM crisis will end in 2027, ADATA Chairman, Chen Li-Bai recently predicted that it will continue for another 10 years or more. He made this prediction when he was recently asked about having to worry about the AI bubble collapsing and said that we'd only have to worry about that in 2040 or 2050. FYI, ADATA produces RAM and other memory components so there may be some insider truth to this.

Samsung Electronics US has officially introduced the Samsung Galaxy Card , its first credit card offering cash rewards on general purchases alongside enhanced tiers for brand hardware. Issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank on the Visa network, general public applications open on 22 July 2026 online and at US Samsung retail stores. Applicants can earn a $200 (~RM818) bonus after spending $2,000 (~RM8,180) within the first 90 days but its available in the US and not Malaysia.

Google has been sending out updates about your Google Account Storage space that in 43 days all your sms, call history, settings and other device backups will be added to your total storage for all your devices. Thankfully, this isn't as much as you would think, as mine was just estimated to be 50MB or 0.05GB. But for some people on the verge of maxing out their free 15GBs this might be concerning.

The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently launched the AI version of himself, PMX AI as a WhatsApp chatbot. Designed by Zetrix AI, it can be accessed via WhatsApp at +60378850523. However, recent attempts to chat with it revealed that its currently under maintenance and is only expected to resume at 8pm tonight.

Apple Music have quietly raised the prices for their subscription tiers in Malaysia. This includes RM17.90 per month for the Individual tier, RM27.90 per month for the Family tier and RM9.50 per month for the Student tier. While the increase is only about RM0.6 to RM2 or so from previously, it might be a dealbreaker for some users.

Infinix officially announced their Infinix HOT 70 Pro 5G smartphone recently, featuring temperature sensitive color-shifting rear pan

Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport BBCC officially launched its LaL aport Transportation Hub (LTH) recently, following a phased rollout that began in February 2026. This APAD licensed facility streamlines cross border travel for approximately 30 bus operators, particularly for routes between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Featuring 11 bus bays and a waiting loung, the hub connects directly to the Hang Tuah LRT and Monorail stations while offering shuttle services to KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

In their Gemini Report Southeast Asia 2026 , Google recently revealed that Gemini app users in Malaysia have doubled in just a few months, contributing to a global base of 900 million monthly active users. The platform is surging in popularity among Gen Z, with Malaysians leading as the main users of visual AI, utilizing Nano Banana for image generation.

Recently, on the eve of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026, 29 countries signed the agreement to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization or WAICO . UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres was also on hand to witness it while Malaysia was also one of the countries that signed the agreement. It will be independent and ensure that AI remains beneficial, safe and fair to benefit all humanity while upholding the UN Charter.

Google recently announced that their grounded NotebookLM would be renamed as Gemini Notebook . According to them, nothing has changed, Gemini Notebook is still a standalone product that refers to your sources but now it is assisted by Gemini so you can write and execute code natively . Available for Google AI Ultra users or Workspace business users with AI Ultra Access and AI Expanded Access, it is expected to roll out to all Pro web users soon.

realme has made it official with an announcement by Xu Qi that they will end operations in China. Instead, they will continue to focus on overseas markets like Malaysia but it also means that their realme UI will be replaced with OPPO ColorOS. Updates for users in China will continue to be released though.

Recently, Uber announced a voluntary takeover offer to acquire Delivery Hero, which turns out to be the global parent company of the Foodpanda deliveryplatform, for a cash consideration of 41.50 Euros (~RM193.73) per share. The total equity value is equal to 14.8 billion USD (~RM60.27 billion), or 13.7 billion USD (~RM55.80 billion) when adjusted for Uber's prior stake purchases, with the official close targeted for the second half of 2027.

According to recent reports , the Communications Ministry of Malaysia recently explained why you may be getting strong full bar signals but no Internet . While there are many factors, the main reasons are heavy traffic and when the cables or physical transmission lines get disrupted (through cable theft, wildlife, tower power supply, etc.), resulting in these phantom full signals. MCMC or the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and telcos are already taking steps to avoid these ..

As we countdown to the Google Pixel 11 series reveal on 12 August 2026 , Google released their first feature teaser showing a multi-coloured " Pixel Glow " light on the back of the rear camera. It looks like it also replaces the thermometer which was on the Pixel 10 series but theres no reveal of other tech specs or features yet.

realme has officially released the r ealme NARZO 100x 5G in India featuring a large 8000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, 6.81-inch 144Hz disp

Malaysia will officially host the 4th ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC 2026) from 19 to 21 August 2026 at the Movenpick Hotel and Convention Centre KLIA in Sepang. Organised by NanoMalaysia Berhad (who recently announced production of Malaysian EV batteries), this regional event will focus on scaling battery industrialisation, safety, and market deployment across Southeast Asia. The 3 day summit could help further position Malaysia as the center of the region's clean energy transition.

Can you believe that its been 25 years since Google Images was launched? In conjunction with that, Google has announced a redesigned, real-time browseable home gallery you can customize at images.google.com . In addition, it will also feature AI-generated imaging within Search Overviews, driven by their new Nano Banana model, rolling out to desktop users in the US for now and eventually Malaysia.

Samsung has officially introduced its new Flex Titanium display technology, a structural advancement designed to enhance durability and reduce crease visibility for next-generation Galaxy foldables. Utilizing dual titanium-based components to balance slimness, strength, and flexibility, the tech will debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event on 22 July 2026, at 9:00 PM MYT. Ahead of the launch, you can register early to unlock exclusive voucher promotions and a chance to win prizes worth up to ..

Xiaomi officially unveiled the Redmi Note 17 series in China focusing on larger 8000 mAh battery upgrades and energy efficient chipsets. The base Redmi Note 17 features a 7 inch display starting at CNY 1,300 (~RM 780), while the Pro version adds on a 9000 mAh silicon carbon battery starting at CNY 1,600 (~RM 960). Thankfully, there are some other surprising tech specs as well.

According to Counterpoint Research , global smartphone shipments plummeted by 11% year-over-year in Q2 2026 due to intense DRAM and NAND memory shortage. This component crisis forced brands to lift retail prices on entry and mid- tier models, causing the market to hit its lowest second-quarter level since 2013. Despite this, Samsung reclaimed the global number one spot with a 24% market share, while Apple reached a historic Q2 high of 20% by keeping its pricing steady.