CMF by Nothing has expanded its audio lineup in Malaysia with the introduction of the CMF Clip Pro and the CMF Buds Neo . The CMF Clip Pro is priced at RM359 and comes in Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Coral colour options , whereas the CMF Buds Neo retails for RM129 and is offered in Black, White, and Dark Blue.

Google recently released the Fitbit Edge fitness tracker featuring up to 7 days of battery life, a hybrid OLED screen offering 46% more viewing area, and a starting price of USD $179.99 (~RM734.78). Pre-orders are currently live on the Google Store ahead of retail availability on 27 October, bundled with a complimentary 3-month subscription to Google Health Premium. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet though.

Apple has announced a brand new smart home lineup featuring the HomeView smart display with a 7-inch Liquid Retina screen at USD299 (~RM1,222), the S10-powered HomePod mini 2 at RM649 launching 30 October, and the A19-driven Apple TV 4K at RM1,349 available on 13 November in Malaysia. Powered by Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, all 3 devices promise to bring personalized context awareness, local processing, and spatial audio to your home.

OPPO has officially unveiled ColorOS 17 globally, bringing the new Living Flow Design and advanced system-level artificial intelligence capabilities starting with the upcoming Find X10 Series. The software update features a Unified Rendering Architecture that cuts rendering loads by up to 30% and RAM usage by up to 25%. It also introduces the upgraded Laminar Flow Engine, boosting app launch stability by 55% and ensuring the operating system retains over 90% of its initial smoothness after 6 ..

The Health Ministry of Malaysia recently announced a new feature for the MySejahtera app which is MyLapor , where you can report smokers or vapers smoking and vaping where they shouldnt be. Malaysia has already designated 28 non-smoking or non-vaping places, including restaurants, hospitals, airports and shopping complexes so if you find one there, you can now report them with MyLapor. You can also report underage smoking or vaping and other smoking or vaping violations.

Time is giving eligible 200Mbps and 600Mbps home fibre broadband subscribers in Malaysia a free speed boost with no extra cost or changes to existing contract terms until 31 October 2026. According to Time: With the haze keeping more of us indoors, we want to make your time at home a little smoother .

Belanjawan 2027 (2027 Malaysia Madani Budget) was recently announced in parliament with several major tech features. Highlights include 100,000 free AI subscriptions like ChatGPT for youth, 4G connectivity expanded to all Orang Asli settlements, and retail tokenized sukuk powered by blockchain technology.

Garmin has expanded its flagship wearable lineup in Malaysia with the Garmin Approach S72 and Garmin Enduro 4 smartwatches. Built for specialized performance, the Approach S72 brings advanced golf metrics and green reading tools, while the Enduro 4 delivers ultraperformance endurance with solar charging lasting up to 90 days. The Garmin Approach S72 retails at RM 3,599 for both 43 mm and 47 mm options, while the Garmin Enduro 4 is priced at RM 3,899, with local sales set to begin on 30 October ..

Google has officially expanded access to its SynthID Detector tool globally at SynthID.com including Malaysia, allowing you to check and verify AI-generated images, videos, and audio. Having already watermarked over 180 billion images and videos along with 240,000 years of audio content since 2023, the tool checks for AI content created by NVIDIA, OpenAI, Kakao and Google. Perhaps you can use it if youre wary about a scam or to check if a video youve seen is actually real.

Google has officially introduced Playground , an experimental AI-powered gaming platform that lets you create, play, and share custom games without writing code. Launched on 7 October 2026, the web-based feature is now available for creators aged 18 and above in the U.S. via playground.google , with creation access rolling out in tiers based on your Google AI subscription plan. No news about any Malaysia release date just yet but hopefully well get it soon.

HONOR Malaysia recently tested the HONOR X9e Pro across 4 military-inspired scenarios ( jungle survival , target precision shooting , obstacle course , 5-minute underwater test ) ahead of its Malaysia release date on 9 October 2026 from RM1,899. You can check out the videos for yourself below. You can also get an RM100 rebate, an HONOR Watch 6i, 730 Days of Front and Back Screen Crack Replacement, 730 Days of Liquid Protection, and 1 Year of Extended Warranty valued at RM1,326.

Setel recently launched Voice Fuelling in Malaysia on 7 October 2026. Currently in beta, this AI feature allows you to activate petrol pumps (for compatible petrol pumps like Petronas) using voice commands in English, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin, or Tamil. New users downloading the app can earn 5x Mesra Rewards points (capped at 500 points) when fuelling a minimum of 1 litre.

Malaysias self-driving electric bus is now doing operational trials to and from MRT Putrajaya Sentral with a morning session starting at 7:15am and an afternoon session from 2:45pm every Monday to Friday. Developed by emoovit, each trip on the bus will cost RM1 and you can only pay with a Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card. It appears to have a place for a driver on hand to take over during more serious situations though.

You can now enjoy wider 5G connectivity across Malaysia as U Mobile officially reached 90% 5G Coverage of Populated Areas (CoPA) nationwide. Officiated by Minister of Communications YB Dato' Seri Fahmi Fadzil and Deputy Minister YB Teo Nie Ching on 6 October 2026, this major milestone delivers on the telco's July 2027 ULTRA5G target over 9 months ahead of schedule. Thankfully, this has been done without cutting corners as evidenced by recent awards from Ookla and Opensignal.

You can now enjoy wider 5G connectivity across Malaysia as U Mobile officially reached 90% 5G Coverage of Populated Areas (CoPA) nationwide. Officiated by Minister of Communications YB Dato' Seri Fahmi Fadzil and Deputy Minister YB Teo Nie Ching on 6 October 2026, this major milestone delivers on the telco's July 2027 ULTRA5G target over 9 months ahead of schedule. Thankfully, this has been done without cutting corners as evidenced by recent awards from Ookla and Opensignal.

Just like the previous Rogue AI Agent cases, it appears that theres also been such unauthorized activity on Wikipedia . According to the Wikimedia Foundation who manage Wikipedia, they confirmed discovering unauthorized activity from OpenAI rogue AI agents across its platforms. This includes intense automated traffic leading to a 50% spike in bandwidth usage, with high-demand bots making up 65% of its heaviest traffic and contributing to a partial outage on the Wikidata Query Service in May ..

If you use ChatGPT , you will soon see a new visual ad format rolling out later this month in the US during image generation tasks. Reaching 1.2 billion weekly users, they will introduce clearly labeled visual ads with product imagery and "Learn more" buttons that operate independently which they say will not alter conversational answers or generated images. They say that such ads wont appear during sensitive conversations, but considering how subjective sensitive is, that remains to be seen.

After recently announcing that V from BTS had become a Global Brand Ambassador for their Nothing Headphone (1), Nothing Malaysia also revealed that the V x Nothing campaign visuals have already arrived here in Malaysia. Mostly appearing in various TMT Megastores across Malaysia the Nothing Headphone (1) features Nothings unique design and looks along with triple drivers, 46 dB ANC and a 10 mic system. As the campaign kicks off in Malaysia, its no longer a question of if but more like when and ..

HUAWEI recently released its flagship HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max and HUAWEI Mate 90 RS Ultimate Design in China starting at CNY 9499 (~RM5785) and CNY 12999 (~RM7917) respectively. Tech specs include a 12000nit dual layer LTPO OLED display, a 6800mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging, and native support for the modular Ruiying Z10 camera accessory. Official shipments in China are scheduled to begin on 11 November 2026 but theres no Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet.

HUAWEI has officially launched the HUAWEI Mate 90 and HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro in China , featuring a 12000-nit dual-layer OLED display, Kirin 9035 chipset, and a 6600mAh battery. Available starting 1 October 2026, price details start at CNY 6000 (~RM3655) for the base Mate 90 and CNY 7000 (~RM4264) for the Mate 90 Pro. No Malaysia released dates or pricing details yet.

Starting 9 October 2026, Google is changing Gemini model access for free personal accounts, locking non-paying users strictly to Flash-Lite while reserving Flash and Pro model options for paid tiers. Depending on your setup in Malaysia, Google AI subscriptions range from RM23.99/month for AI Plus to RM97.99/month for AI Pro and RM429.99/month for AI Ultra. Quotas will refresh every 5 hours until you reach the weekly allocation.

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Buds On , introducing its first- ever open-ear clip-style wireless earbuds. Slated for launch in South Korea on 27 October 2026 in a single Black color option, the earbuds carry a price tag of 299,000 KRW (~RM908) with a global rollout planned for a later date. This obviously means no Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet.

OpenAI recently announced " dots ", new 24/7 AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra that operate independently on dedicated cloud computers. Your first primary dot is included at no extra cost for subscribers on eligible ChatGPT Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise plans.

Google recently announced Gemini 4 Argon for frontier AI, featuring an expanded output token limit of 1 million tokens for complex workflows. Currently rolling out to trusted defenders (in the US) via the Fairwind Program, introductory pricing starts at $2 (~RM8.17) per million input tokens and $10 (~RM40.87) per million output tokens, with cached inputs discounted by 95%. Standard rates will later scale to $4 (~RM16.35) and $20 (~RM81.73) respectively.

YTL AI Labs recently launched ILMUcode, a sovereign frontier AI coding platform powered by the ILMU-GLM-5.3 model built in partnership with Z.ai. The platform ranks among global leaders on Terminal-Bench 2.1 and DeepSWE benchmarks. In addition, 800 first-year Universiti Malaya computer science students will receive RM100 in monthly credits for three months (RM300 total) to build with the tool.

iQOO recently released its latest flagship smartphone, the iQOO 16 , in China starting at CNY 5,999 (~RM 3,651) for the base 12GB + 256GB model. The device introduces the 2nm 6th Gen Snapdragon 8 Super Supreme chipset, a co-developed 2K 165Hz Samsung Everest screen, a 8400mAh batt

vivo has officially launched the iQOO Pad Ultra in China, priced starting at CNY 5999 (~RM3651) for the 12GB + 256GB model up to CNY 6499 (~RM3956) for the 16GB + 256GB variant. Features include a 6th Gen Snapdragon 8 Super Edition (2nm process) with self-developed Q4 gaming chip, internal fan and an 8.8-inch AMOLED display with 165Hz refresh rate. Pre-orders are open in China with some freebies but theres no Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet.

Samsung Malaysia recently released their Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ starting at RM5,999 and RM4,999 respectively. Powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, both tablets feature 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, IP68 water resistance, and an included S Pen. Running from 7 October until 8 November 2026, promos include RM127.75 per month installment plans, up to RM500 in instant rebates, a free Book Cover Keyboard, and app trial bundles worth RM1,123.58.

This week, UGREEN introduced three new charging accessories in Malaysia for users who move between an iPhone, AirPods, iPad and MacBook throughout the day. The lineup consists of the UGREEN MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 25W , the UGREEN MagFlow 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger 25W and the UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W Charger with Retractable Cable . The two MagFlow products focus on Qi2 25W magnetic wireless charging, while the Nexode Pro is built for a desk or travel setup that ..

Canon Malaysia recently released the full-frame Canon EOS R8 Mark II , featuring an updated ergonomic design, up to 7.5 stops of Coordinated Control IS, 24.2 MP sensor, and 4K 60p video capabilities. You can pre-order the camera from 24 September until 24 October 2026 starting at RM6,999 for the body, which includes free pre-order gifts worth RM1,099 and an extended 4-year warranty.

Nothing has officially announced its flagship Nothing Headphone (1) Pro alongside BTS member V as its new Global Brand Ambassador. The new headphones feature a unique triple driver architecture, combining a 40mm bass dynamic driver, a precision dynamic driver, and a treble xMEMS driver, along with adaptive Active Noise Cancellation up to 46 dB using a 10-mic system. No official Malaysia price details and exact Malaysia release dates but it is coming later.

Thankfully, it seems like startup telcos are returning as BeONE Mobile recently launched in Malaysia as a new 5G Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) powered by the Maxis network. Officiated by Minister of Communications YB Dato Seri Fahmi Fadzil, the provider offers prepaid options ranging from daily passes to monthly plans starting at RM25 for 150GB per month, alongside a top-tier M48 plan with up to 550GB users and an RM38 per year option for 365-day validity.

HONOR has officially unveiled its flagship Magic9 series in China, with pre- orders starting from CNY 4,500 (~RM2,737) for the HONOR Magic9 Super Edition , CNY 5,000 (~RM3,041) for the base HONOR Magic9 , and CNY 6,499 (~RM3,953) for the top-tier HONOR Magic9 Pro Max . Featuring 200MP ARRI cameras, up to the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and up to 11,000 mAh silicon carbon batteries, each phone delivers something for someone.

Infinix recently released their GT NX Series Peripherals in Malaysia, featuring the GT NX Controller and the GT NX Station . While both are normally priced at RM399 each, during the pre-order period you can get either one at RM299, or you can get the complete GT NX Bundle starting from RM549. Both should be available in early October 2026.

Samsung Electronics has announced the Samsung Galaxy A08 in Malaysia for RM899. Looking to join the affordable big battery bandwagon, this entry-level smartphone features a 6.7-inch HD+ display, a 6000mAh battery and 6GB of upgraded LPDDR5 RAM. Despite the price, it can still do Circle to Search and other AI features.

After eight generations of flexible displays, Samsung has reached a new peak with its thinner, lighter, and virtually crease-free lineup: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 , Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra , and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 . Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy and durable Flex Titanium displays, these devices bring advanced capabilities like Gemini- powered Galaxy AI and cross-device Quick Share. To truly appreciate these advancements, let us look back at where ..

HONOR officially released the HONOR X9e Pro in Malaysia starting from RM1,899 for the 256GB variant and RM2,399 for the 512GB model. Pre-orders run until 8 October 2026 with an instant RM100 rebate and free gifts worth RM1,626, including an HONOR Pad X7 tablet and HONOR Rakyat Care+ protection. It features an industry-leading 11,000mAh battery, a 10,000 nits peak brightness display, up to IP69K water resista

Apparently responding to public demands, Meta recently introduced camera-free smart glasses powered by the new Muse AI agent with the Ray-Ban Meta Audio starting at $349 (~RM1,424) ahead of its 13 October release. The upgraded Ray- Ban Meta Gen 3 is available starting at $449 (~RM1,832) along with the more affordable Meta Adventurer with a plug-in case, priced from $249 (~RM1,016). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but they are coming to Malaysia sometime this year.

Meta recently announced its all-new Meta VR Glasses , bringing personal cinema, live sports, and productivity features into a frame weighing roughly 100g. Launching in Spring 2027 for USD1,299.99 (~RM 5,318), the hardware packs a 5K Infinite Display micro OLED system, Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite processor, custom ultra-compact pancake lenses, and native hands-free Meta AI operating system controls with eye and gesture tracking. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei recently announced that CMF , India's fastest-growing smartphone sub-brand in 2025, is spinning out from its London parent company to become an independent, majority Indian-owned tech entity headquartered in India. While Nothing will retain a minority stake and partner role at CMF, theyll have their own Research and Development and identity.