Getting that confession took hours, during which L1 and L2 support gave up On Call Welcome once more to On Call, the Friday column in which we share stories of tech support incidents that went pear-shaped until cunning Reg readers stepped in to save the day.

Even though the AI theme seems to be under scrutiny, other sectors are performing well on the back of a resilient U.S. economy and buoyed by interest-rate cut.

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching stated that banning popular online games like Roblox is unlikely to effectively address concerns around child safety. She also emphasised that better in-game protection features and broader collaboration are key to safeguarding young users. Speaking to reporters after officiating new facilities at a local hospital earlier today, Teo said [] The post Dept Comms Minister: Banning Online Games Insufficient To Resolve Child Safety Issues appeared ..

Reddit filed a legal challenge seeking to either declare the law invalid, or exclude the platform from the provisions of the law

As previously promised, Huawei has officially announced its latest foldable smartphone, the Mate X7, for the international market. The device first debuted in China earlier in the year and is the successor to the Mate X6. To jog your memory, the Mate X7 features an 8-inch inner display with 2,416 x 2,210 pixel resolution. The [] The post Huawei Mate X7 Launches Globally; Priced At 2,099 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Motorola's Edge 70 line won't be complete until the company launches the Edge 70 Ultra, which leaked in the image you can see below earlier this month. It was already clear that it would be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC thanks to an earlier Geekbench run, and today some more details have been outed by a tipster over on Weibo. According to him, the Edge 70 Ultra will have a 6.7-inch flat OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will be offered in three ..

Seagate demonstrates experimental 70TB HDDs using HAMR and SMR, with projections suggesting 10TB per platter within a few years.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 practically mopped up the trophies at The Game Awards 2025, both rightfully and deservedly so. But thats not our focus here: our focus is on some of the major titles that were announced during the ceremony. So, without further ado, heres the hot takes from this years Game Awards. Tomb Raider [] The post Here Are The Major Titles That Debuted At The Game Awards 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Tahun 2025 adalah tahun EV di Malaysia dengan dua lagi EV buatan tempatan dilancarkan iaitu e.MAS 5 dan QV-E pada harga lebih mampu milik. Disamping itu, pengenalan subsidi petrol bersasar BUDI95 juga diperkenalkan. Apa lagi yang menarik perhatian? Ini senarai 10 berita automotif paling menarik 2025. 1. Proton e.MAS5 Dilancarkan Kereta Elektrik Kedua Proton []

Cadmium zinc telluride (CZT), a hard-to-manufacture semiconductor produced by only a handful of companies, is enabling a quiet revolution in medical imaging, science, and security by delivering faster scans, lower radiation doses, and far more precise X-ray and gamma-ray detection. "You get beautiful pictures from this scanner," says Dr Kshama Wechalekar, head of nuclear medicine and PET. "It's an amazing feat of engineering and physics." The BBC reports: Kromek is one of just a few firms in ..

Quantum computing holds the potential to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. Today, were announcing a new collaboration with the UK National Quantum Comp

We last heard of Apple coming up with refreshes for its Mac Studio Displays back in September, thanks to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. More recently code within iOS 26 looks to have revealed that the Studio Display refresh is indeed a thing. Some of its specs have also been gleamed from said code. More specifically, Macworld [] The post Upcoming Apple Mac Studio Display May Feature A19 Chip appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

GWM has opened bookings for the upcoming Wey G9 plug-in hybrid (PHEV), coinciding with the rollout of the first locally assembled (CKD) unit of the MPV at EP Manufacturing Bhds (EPMB) plant in Melaka. This makes the model the first Chinese New Energy MPV to be assembled in Malaysia. The automaker added that its CKD [] The post GWM Opens Bookings For Wey G9 PHEV In Malaysia; Expected Price Below RM300,000 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Shutter lag has been the Achilles Heel of Samsung's Ultra phones, but the firm's next camera sensor could fix this.

Forum site says its potentially more harmful to users who dont log in Forum site Reddit has filed a case that seeks to exempt itself from Australias ban on children under 16 holding social media accounts.

Kia has officially re-entered the Malaysian market under a direct principal- led model, aiming to provide a comprehensive and customer-focused experience across the country. The move positions Kia Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd (KSM) to oversee all marketing, sales, and ownership operations starting January 2026. Kias re-entry comes as the brand seeks to address lingering scepticism among []

Just as Xiaomi is rumored to be getting into the tracker business, Apple is working on upgrading its AirTag. The new AirTag was apparently supposed to come out this year, but was quietly pushed to the first half of 2026. When it arrives, it will bring with it an improved pairing process, enhanced Precision Finding, and detailed battery level reporting. Additionally, it will have a feature called Improved Moving, which will likely let you see its precise location even when it's moving around. ..

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LOS ANGELES, Dec 12 French indie title Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated the annual Game Awards in Los...

AirAsia parent company Capital A as well as Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore a ringgit-denominated stablecoin within Bank Negara Malaysias Digital Asset Innovation Hub (DAIH). The move marks Capital As first major step into regulated digital assets and positions both companies to test how an MYR-backed token [] The post Capital A, Standard Chartered Explore MYR Stablecoin Sandbox Initiative appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

WhatsApp memperkenalkan beberapa ciri baharu yang menjadikan aplikasi lebih mudah digunakan. Kemaskini kali ini bukan sahaja hadir dengan fungsi mesej panggilan terlepas malah turut menambah pelekat status yang menyeronokkan, di samping beberapa lagi ciri lain yang memudahkan pengguna berhubung dengan kenalan. Mesej panggilan terlepas (Missed call messages) membolehkan pengguna merakam audio atau video sekiranya panggilan []

Motorola made the Moto G (2026) official in early November, and today the phone has become available in the US and Canada via Motorola's own online store. [#InlinePriceWidget,14138,1#] You can grab one for $199.99 in the US and CAD 299.99 in Canada. The US has both the Pantone Slipstream and Pantone Cattleya Orchid colorways, while Canada for some reason only gets the former. Moto G (2026) in Pantone Slipstream (left) and Pantone Cattleya Orchid (right) The phone comes with 128GB of storage. It ..

The new Infinix GTBuds 4 wireless earphones are now available in Malaysia at RM229 at all Infinix Brand Stores. So, what should you know about it?

The clever new case adds a tiny rear display and extra storage to the iPhone 17 Pro, and we need this for Android phones now!

Recently, HUAWEI has launched the FreeClip2 , a new update to its earbud- shaped wireless earphones. So, what should you know about it?

This year at The Game Awards, if your game wasnt melodramatic, mechanically innovative, beautifully presented and aggressively French, it didnt stand a chance. The Game Awards 2025 wrapped up on the evening of Thursday, December 11 with a record-breaking showing by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive. The game received the most nominations and wins in the shows 12-year history. But, we know thats not really why youre here. Between the award presentations and musical numbers, ..

Infinix kini menawarkan fon telinga nirwayar baharu GTBuds 4 di Malaysia pada harga RM229 melalui semua Infinix Brand Store di seluruh Malaysia. Infinix GTBuds 4 hadir dengan 'Illuminate Avant-Grade Design' bagi memberikan gaya lebih unik. Ia dilengkapi dengan pemacu audio 12.4mm sejenis 'titanium diaphragm' serta enam mikrofon terbina dengan AI ENC yang memastikan audio lebih []

Kia Malaysia has announced the model line-up that will be introduced under its newly established local presence, which will begin operations on 1 January 2026. The line-up was revealed during a recent press dinner and includes the EV9, Carnival, and Sportage. From this rebooted line-up, it is clear that Kia Malaysia has chosen to retain [] The post Kia Malaysia Confirms 2026 Line-Up Ahead Of Local Relaunch appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

PlayStation had said on X that it would have news about Saros at The Game Awards, and unfortunately, fans excited for the new Housemarque project will need to wait a little longer to get their hands on it. The game has been delayed from its planned March release. But there's only a short time until the new date of April 30, and pre-orders are open now. Star Rahul Kohli appeared at The Game Awards to introduce the newest trailer for the game. I'm glad we won't be waiting too much longer, because ..

WhatsApp has announced a new wave of updates coming to its messaging app just before the holidays. These features include missed call messages, status stickers, and improved Meta AI image generation. The company claims that this will make it easier to connect with the people who matter most. Starting with the additions for calls. WhatsApp [] The post WhatsApp Introduces Missed Call Messages, Status Stickers, And More appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The vivo V70 was recently certified on its way to the Indian market, as was the V70 Lite before it. But these won't be the only members of the V70 family according to a new rumor. Instead, they will allegedly be joined by the V70 Elite and V70 FE. And that's it, those are the four - no Pro, Pro+, or anything like that coming, if this rumor is accurate of course. 2026 Linup for Vivo V70 Series!! - Vivo V70 Lite 5G- Vivo V70 5G- Vivo V70 Elite 5G- Vivo V70 FE 5G There is no Pro or Pro plus for ..

Huawei telah melancarkan FreeClip2 iaitu kemaskini baharu untuk fon telinga nirwayar berbentuk subang. Model ini hadir dengan kemasan pod pengecas lebih moden, ketahanan bateri lebih lama serta perisian dipertingkat bagi pengalaman audio lebih lancar. Huawei FreeClip 2 hadir dengan pod pengecas berbentuk empat segi berkemasan pusam. Reka bentuk fon telinga masih mengekalkan gabungan Comfort Bean []

The next game from Left 4 Dead designer Mike Booth is putting a sci-fi spin on his last game's co-op action, based on a trailer Booth and producer JJ Abrams shared at The Game Awards 2025. The new game is called 4:LOOP , and it's the first project entirely developed by Bad Robot Games , film production company Bad Robot's game studio. 4:LOOP combines the four-player co-op action of Left 4 Dead , with roguelike elements enabled by what seems like a time loop mechanic. Based on the trailer, ..

Ozempic mungkin ialah nama ubat yang dikenali ramai kerana sejak tiga tahun kebelakangan ini kerana ia digunakan untuk mengurangkan berat badan dengan pantas. Tidak ramai menyedari selain Ozempic terdapat juga Wegovy yang memberikan kesan yang sama. Permintaan yang tinggi menyebabkan pembangunan "ubat obesiti" yang lebih baik dipertingkatkan oleh syarikat farmaseutikal. Eli Lilly yang tidak ketinggalan []

Why have one Star Wars game announcement at an edition of The Game Awards when you can have two? Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a podracing (and speeder racing) game from Fuse Games , a studio established in 2023 by former Burnout and Need for Speed developers. It's scheduled to hit PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2026. The action here is set after the fall of the Empire. With the galaxy in rebuild mode after dealing with that whole mess, an unsanctioned, underground racing circuit called the ..

OpenAI hari ini memperkenalkan kemaskini kepada model GPT mereka, melalui versi terkini, iaitu GPT-5.2. Model ini telah mula ditawarkan melalui ChatGPT, selain penawaran kepada pembangun melalui API. Kemaskini baharu ini hadir selang sebulan selepas GPT-5.1 diperkenalkan OpenAI. Seperti pada angka versinya, ia adalah kemaskini kecil, menawarkan penambah-baikkan dalam pembangunan dokumen, penulisan kod, dan pemahaman terhadap []

Now this is podracing, among other things.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022, was sentenced in New York federal court on Thursday to 15 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy. Kwon, 34, who co- founded Singapore-based Terraform Labs and developed the TerraUSD and Luna currencies, previously pleaded guilty and admitted to misleading investors about a coin that was supposed to maintain a steady ..