As rumoured , the HUAWEI Pura X View was officially released in China with a wide 16:9.5 display. Looking like half of a HUAWEI Pura X , the phone has a wide central pill-shaped rear camera hump with what appears to be quad cameras. Not many tech specs were revealed though, but the phone is surprisingly thin at 6.68mm despite the 7000 mAh battery it comes with and is available on pre-order in maroon, white, black and beige.

Nothing's sub-brand CMF has officially listed the CMF Buds Neo on Flipkart in India at a special launch price of INR 1,999 (~RM85). The true wireless stereo earbuds come with 35 dB Active Noise Cancellation, large audio drivers, and a long 52-hour playback time with a dual-tone carry case that comes in black, dark blue (and teal) and white (and orange). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet though.

Zeekr Malaysia has teamed up with charge point operator JomCharge to offer over 5,000 Zeekr EV owners a complimentary Platinum membership through 31 December 2026. While you may need to register to activate this membership, you can get a 25% discount at more than 1,000 JomCharge charging points nationwide across Malaysia.

Google recently announced that students from 140 countries, including Malaysia can now get free access to the Google AI Plus plan for a year . If you need more cloud storage, access to Google Spark, Omni and Gemini students can also get 75% off Google AI Pro for 4 years at RM23.99 per month and you can get YouTube Premium Lite as well. If you want YouTube Premium you can pay RM33.49 per month.

Samsung recently announced that there will be a Galaxy Event August 2026 to introduce the newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family on 27 August 2026. While no names were named, its quite obvious that they are referring to the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE . Rumoured to feature an Exynos 2500 chipset and triple rear cameras, you can catch the launch on Samsung.com and Samsung's YouTube channel beginning at 8PM Malaysia Time.

After the global release, Xiaomi has officially locked in the Malaysia release date for the REDMI Note 17 Series on 2 September 2026, while appointing popular local actor Meerqeen as brand ambassador. The upcoming REDMI Note 17 series promises a huge 10,000mAh battery paired with 100W HyperCharge fast charging and other higher-end features. No Malaysia pricing yet though, but REDMI phones have traditionally been quite affordable.

Malaysians may soon see official Proton e.MAS branded charging stations as early as Q3 2026. Through a new strategic partnership between PROTON New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) and Charge Point Operators (CPOs) DC Handal, JomCharge, and chargEV, the rollout will target high-traffic public hubs, where e.MAS EV owners paying through the official app could get discounted charging rates. The expansion builds on the existing ecosystem of over 4,700 charging points covering more than 90% of ..

Stirring up the privacy issue with camera equipped wearables is a recent leaked video about the Apple Airpods with cameras. Discovered in macOS 26.7 RC, the video shows a man picking up a book, saying something (probably a voice command), then walking away, presumably after Visual Intelligence has saved it away for later. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet though but it does look authentic in that it doesnt look like it was generated by AI.

HONOR has quietly listed their HONOR CHOICE Headphones Max for RM349 in Malaysia. Available in Black and Beige, these over-ear headphones pack features custom-angled 40mm neodymium dynamic drivers and up to 57dB maximum full-band Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with a 35dB average noise reduction depth. Capable of lasting 70 hours on a single charge without ANC, it offers features that youd normally not find in this price range.

OpenAI recently launched ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails designed to recognize when they might want to do something rather inappropriate. This includes stopping them from asking for homework solutions and warning them about making sexual deepfakes. We assume that this also means less chances of telling them to go kill themselves but this wasnt mentioned at all in the press release.

Xiaomi has started coming out with the teasers for their upcoming Redmi Note 17 series with the global launch set for 27 August 2026. Key features include a 10000 mAh battery with 100W hypercharge, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset, 12GB RAM (+12GB memory extension), a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, drop resistance durability and IP66 - IP69K dust and water resistance. No Malaysia pricing details yet though, but Redmi is usually very value- competitive.

We called it, ZTE has officially released the nubia Neo 5 Max 5G padphone in Malaysia for RM1399 but are now offering it for RM1299 on an early bird promo from 17 August 2026 to 16 September 2026 with a free nubia cooler (while stocks last). Tech specs include the 7.5-inch 1.5K display, 7000 mAh battery and 990Hz Neo Trigger shoulder buttons with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage in Shadow Black and Cyber Silver from 17 August 2026.

Googles Josh Woodward recently revealed that you can soon toggle a setting that stops the AI Watermark icon from appearing on your Google generated images, videos and songs in Nano Banana, Omni and Lyria. This is currently rolling out on the Gemini app and Flow but will eventually make its way to Google Search as well but not for countries that require visible AI Watermarks by law.

After the recent passport shaped Huawei Pura X , Huawei could be working on a device that has the same passport-like shape when folded but doesnt have a foldable display on the inside. Featuring a similar 16:10 aspect ratio, Kirin 9-series chipset and 7000 mAh or more battery, it is expected to be released next month in September. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet.

After several teasers, ZTE revealed that their nubia Neo 5 Max phablet or padphone as they call it is coming to Malaysia (maybe even today). Featuring a 7.5-inch 1.5K resolution display, the phone is fairly large with gaming features such as shoulder trigger buttons but due to its MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, it is likely for the midrange. No official Malaysia pricing details yet, but it is going for RM1599 on Shopee.

Perplexity recently offered 34.5 billion USD (~RM140.8 billion) for the Google Chrome browser . However, Google didn't offer to sell, it's well below the 50 billion market estimate and Perplexity did not mention where they'd get the money. Perplexity itself is valued at 14 billion USD and is more of an AI startup than a full-on platform.

Vibe Mobile launched today in Malaysia under U Mobiles ULTRA5G network featuring 4 mobile prepaid plans with 30 day validity. What really stands out is that all of these plans can rollover up to 100GB of leftover data which you can store or convert into rewards. Also the lowest Vibe17 plan is only RM17 per month for 20GB of data and unlimited calls.

Qualcomm recently revealed more details about their "budget" Snapdragon C chipset, which includes that it will use 8 Kryo CPU cores, have a dedicated Qualcomm Hexagon NPU and is built on a 6nm fabrication process. This means that Snapdragon C devices will definitely be able to utilize AI, wont be slouches in terms of processing and be able to last at least 1 day on a single charge if not more.

In conjunction with their 30th anniversary, Astro is offering their Malaysian customers free access to all their channels including Astro 30 (CH 100) and Aniplus(CH 120) from 15 August to 16 September. If you're an Astro subscriber you can also stream from your compatible Smart TV via the Astro X3 app. NJOI customers can also access Astro Prima (CH 105), Astro Oasis (CH 106), Astro AEC (CH 306) and Stadium Astro (CH 802).

Google has officially introduced its first-ever finder tracker, the Google Pixel Tag , set to launch globally on 11 November 2026. While official Malaysia release dates and local Malaysia price details have not been announced yet, international pricing starts at USD 29 (~RM119) for a single pack and USD 99 (~RM405) for a 4-pack.

Google has officially unveiled the Google Pixel Watch 5 in Malaysia, equipped with on-device Gemini AI, a 3,000-nit domed Actua 360 display, Breathing Emergency Detection, Googles Health Guard

Google has officially launched the Pixel 11 Pro Fold for pre-order starting today before becoming available on 20 August 2026 for RM7999 in Malaysia. Designed to be 3x more durable than its predecessor while being 10% lighter and about 1mm thinner, the new foldable introduces a gearless hinge, an IP68 protection rating, and upgraded 3600 nits displays. It also brings enhanced intelligence features with the Tensor G6 chipset alongside the rear LED HiLight camera notification system.

Google has officially launched its Pixel 11 series with the Pixel 11 , Pixel 11 Pro , and Pixel 11 Pro XL in Malaysia for RM3999, RM4999 and RM5999 respectively. Pre-orders are already available but the official release date is on 20 August 2026. Surprisingly, there are no price increases, just that all models now start with 256GB storage. Featuring the new Google Tensor G6 chip and Titan M3 security hardware, the phones offer a 40% slimmer camera bar, IP68 water resistance, up to 120x Pro ..

As we near the Made By Google Pixel 11 launch which will happen in NYC on 12 August 2026, Google has already revealed whats going to happen with their own teaser videos . This includes how the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Fold and Pixel Watch 5 will look like and the rear notification LED light for the Pixel Pro series. We also know that it will be hosted by Trevor Noah with a number of celebrities.

BMW Group Malaysia and Universiti Malaya (UM) have collaborated to repurpose second-life BMW EV batteries with the first of such facilities being a solar- powered smartphone charging station . Built using a 1.5 kWh system assembled from 3 BMW battery modules, each approximately 10 years old, it is expected to last 5 years and offers 3 USB Type C ports and one Thunderbolt port. It is located at the UM Central bus stop with plans for other projects.

The Ministry of Digital, Malaysia recently announced that the MyGov Malaysia app implements Agentic AI (currently in beta). With it, you can just press the AI Chat button at the bottom and ask it if you have any unpaid bills or fees in natural language. According to them, the AI will keep your data and details private, but you will have to provide consent to them first.

A report from Bernama recently highlighted that the Malaysian Palm Oil Board has developed Sawit EcoTherm which is a palm-oil based immersion cooling fluid for data centers and AI data centers. This is not only sustainable but would help reduce the use of water in data center cooling. The non-conductive dielectric fluid would continuously remove heat in a closed-loop system, and would be able to handle higher heat than normal water cooling while reducing energy consumption by 30-50%.

HONOR recently confirmed that their HONOR Pad 20 series tablets will be coming to Malaysia soon. Featuring PC-like performance, AI-assisted productivity and a high resolution display, the tablet is aimed at Malaysians who want to work while on the go. Not many other details or tech specs were available yet but the tablets will likely come with a stylus and thin portable keyboard case as well.

An AI Agent (OpenClaw launched by Anthropic Claude) was told to book a morning gym class by a normal Australian. In now typical single-minded purpose, it then proceeded to hack the waitlist and removed someone to bump up its user. When told to fix it, the Agent apologized and said it couldnt because the booking system was more secure.

OpenAI recently announced that Free and Go users in Malaysia can now use unlimited text chats through GPT 5.6 Luna sometime this week. They also said that theyve updated ChatGPT with an improved GPT 5.6 Sol model for Plus subscribers at USD 20 (~RM82) monthly and Pro tiers. The updated feature reduces factual errors by 68% with a new reasoning slider.

Caviar are well-known for offering luxury versions of various phones such as iPhones and Samsung flagships, but recently they offered the still unreleased iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 . Prices for the foldable display iPhone Ultra reached up to 15990 USD (~RM65,364) but what is more intriguing is that they say that both phones are coming on 9 September 2026.

If youve been wondering what ewallet to get for your under 18 year old kids, Google recently announced that you can share your money on Google Wallet via Family Link. Your kids can then pay using their NFC enabled phones or smartwatches. Unfortunately, this is rolling out to parents in the US only for now, hopefully it will arrive in Malaysia soon too as well.

Recently, job listings for positions at Apple Malaysia and on LinkedIn have revealed that Apple may be planning to open another official Apple Store , this time somewhere in Putrajaya. The job listings are specifically for what appears to be the retail side of things so it's not just for PR or Public Relations, but where in Putrajaya could the next official Apple Store be? Perhaps IOI City Mall Phase 3?

Alongside the Redmi 17 series , Xiaomi also recently announced the entry-level Redmi A7 for Malaysia, priced at RM469 for the 3GB RAM and 64GB storage model. It will be available starting 15 September 2026 and features a 6.88-inch 120Hz display, a 5200mAh battery, a Unisoc T7250 octa-core processor, and a 13MP AI camera system.

Google recently announced that Ask Maps is officially expanding to Malaysia alongside over 160 new countries and territories including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, and New Zealand. Powered by Gemini capabilities, this will let you ask about stuff in Google Maps such as real- time transit tracking, personalized recommendations, and agentic tasks like ordering food or checking for busy crowds.

The Redmi 17 series smartphones are officially available in Malaysia with the base Redmi 17 4G (4GB + 128GB) priced at RM699, while the Redmi 17 5G arrives at RM799 for the 4GB + 128GB variant and RM899 for the 4GB + 256GB model. You can get them on the official Xiaomi Shopee store with an early bird promo of RM669 and RM769 until 31 August 2026.

Opensignal recently released its July 2026 Mobile Network Experience Report for Malaysia , revealing that U Mobile won 5 awards and shared 3, with a 99-point jump in Reliability to joint first place (884-885/1000) alongside CelcomDigi and Unifi. With its ULTRA5G deployment crossing 80% coverage, U Mobile also got the Consistent Quality award at 73.9%, alongside top spots for overall Download Speed, Upload Speed, and 5G Availability nationwide.

If youve finally gotten used to Google Assistant or just havent gotten around to installing Gemini, be prepared for some more changes as Google Assistant is expected to end on 4 September 2026. It will affect mobile users mostly, but also some smartwatches, headphones and Android auto.

The DJI Mic Mini 2S recently went on pre-order in Malaysia for the full set at RM699 although you can also just get the transmitter for RM299. The ultra- compact wireless microphone system features 32-bit float internal recording with 14.5GB storage, two-level AI noise cancelling and up to 40 hours of total operating time. Pre-orders are expected to ship within the month.

Poco recently released the Poco M8 Power in India with official sales starting via Flipkart on 7 August 2026. The device comes in two memory configurations priced at INR 24,999 (~RM1076) for the 6GB and 128GB variant, and INR 27,999 (~RM1205) for the 8GB and 128GB model. The phone offers up to 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security upda