Google recently swapped the search field for an Ask button, but it could go even further in the future.

Microsoft said Jan 13 it will shoulder the full electricity costs of its US data centres to prevent American households from facing higher power bills driven by surging AI energy demand. Read full story

Soon, Putrajaya will be relying on an AI-based traffic management system. Putrajaya Corporation recently shared an update on its social media platforms informing road users that work to upgrade the system is underway. According to the post, the transition to the new system is split into three phases. The second stage is currently taking place. [] The post Putrajaya To Implement AI-Based Traffic Light System appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Though it might still disappoint on some fronts.

Malaysian fans of the Yakuza game franchise will be happy to know that Sega is officially launching Yakuza 3 Kiwami (also known as Like a Dragon) and Dark Ties in Kuala Lumpur. The event will take place on 12 February, coinciding with the franchises latest release. Incidentally, this will also be the first time the [] The post Sega To Host Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Launch Event In KL appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Apple has officially introduced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription-based creative suite designed to

The government has announced the expansion of its FLYsiswa initiative to include four new student categories. Previously exclusive to students of national public universities, it is now accessible to students of other government-linked institutions of higher learning. According to The Sun, one of these categories involve students of the National Academy of Arts, Culture and [] The post Govt Adds Four New Student Categories To FLYsiswa Eligibility appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Apple recently confirmed it will use Googles Gemini to power Siri, along with Gemini models and Google Cloud tech to build its own foundational models. A new report now highlights what to expect from the partnership. While Apple confirmed that Gemini models will run on-device and support Private Cloud Compute, it shared no further details. The report adds that Apple can request changes from Google to the Gemini model and also fine-tune it independently to deliver responses in its preferred ..

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially previewed the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA, revealing the model as a fully electric vehicle and the first EV to wear the CLA badge. The actual market launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. Built from the ground up as an EV, the new CLA rides on the Mercedes- Benz Modular Architecture [] The post Mercedes-Benz Previews 2026 CLA EV In Malaysia; Price Estimated At RM295,888 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Photos could soon limit frequent backups to reduce power consumption.

There might be good news for the Pixel 10a's price.

While many of you had a good 2025 wrap-up, Apple also announced that 2025 was a record-breaking year for its services division . The company said the year was defined by strong performance in key services ranging from the App Store and Apple Music to Apple Pay and iCloud, underscoring services as a major driver of its overall ecosystem.

Thelasko shares a report from Forbes: We have not seen this before. Iran's digital blackout has now deployed military jammers, reportedly supplied by Russia, to shut down access to Starlink Internet. This is a game-changer for the Plan-B connectivity frequently used by protesters and anti-regime activists when ordinary access to the internet is stopped. "Despite reports that tens of thousands of Starlink units are operating inside Iran," says Iran Wire, "the blackout has also reached satellite ..

The scammers at a vast office park in Myanmar wielded deepfake technology, doctored videos and pinpoint conversational ploys that differed by the ages and nationalities of their victims. Read full story

Jika anda ingat permintaan komponen cip semikonduktor seperti DRAM dan NAND untuk memori dan storan adalah satu-satunya isu yang membelenggu dunia teknologi pengguna sekarang, ia telah dilaporkan bahawa syarikat-syarikat seperti Apple dan Qualcomm yang merekacipta cip pemprosesan mereka sendiri kini juga sedang menghadapi isu yang cukup kritikal. Komponen glass cloth fiber ataupun kain gentian kaca []

Bermaz XPeng, the sole distributor of XPeng in Malaysia, has just launched the most affordable variant of the XPeng G6 FL in Malaysia the XPeng G6 RWD Standard Range. It joins the rest of the facelifted XPeng G6 range, which made its debut in the country in October 2025. XPeng G6 RWD Standard Range []

It's been a pretty big day for Oppo's A-series globally, with the introduction of the A6, A6s, and A6x pairs. Last, but definitely not least, we have the A6t trio. Let's start with the A6t Pro. This one comes with a 6.75-inch LCD screen with 720x1570 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,125-nit peak brightness, the Snapdragon 685 SoC, a 50MP main camera, a 2MP monochrome camera, an 8MP selfie camera, IP69 dust and water resistance, and a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. ..

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AI upstart also upscales its Labs to find the next frontier The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has an extra $1.5 million heading its way, after AI upstart Anthropic entered into a partnership aimed at improving security in the Python ecosystem.

A fan-favorite returns, while another may be about to change for good.

Hires of energy-related talent by Big Tech was 30% higher in 2025 than pre-AI levels.

Times journalists got a rare look inside one of the compounds where the online fraud industry makes its billions. Inspirational slogans ("Keep going") were just the start. Read full story

Oppo has recently launched the A6s 5G and A6s 4G as well as the A6 5G and A6 4G globally, and they're joined by another pair: the A6x 5G and A6x 4G. The A6x 5G comes with a 6.75-inch 720x1570 LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,125-nit peak brightness, the Dimensity 6300 SoC at the helm, a 50MP main camera, a 2MP monochrome camera, a 5MP selfie camera, and a 6,500 mAh battery. Oppo A6x 5G It will be offered in Plum Purple and Violet Purple in five RAM/storage combos: 4/128GB, 4/256GB, ..

Intel telah mengumumkan butiran penuh siri cip pemprosesan Intel Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" mereka di acara CES 2026, yang rata-rata memfokuskan kepada peranti komputer riba sahaja. Intel nampaknya tidak memperlihatkan apa- apa maklumat tentang Arrow Lake Refresh, iaitu kemaskini kepada siri cip pemprosesan Intel Core Ultra Series 2 untuk desktop dan komputer riba di []

Australian blogger Murray Victor Hunter hasissued a public apology and retracted several online articles following a legal settlement with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission . So, what should you know about it?

Looks like the metaverse isn't going smoothly. According to The Verge , Meta has closed three of its virtual reality game development studios, including Armature Studio , Sanzaru Games , and Twisted Pixel Games , as part of cuts within its Reality Labs division. The moves were confirmed this week during a broader round of layoffs affecting roughly 10% of Reality Labs staff, which reflects a strategic push to reduce costs and rethink investment in metaverse- related projects.

One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard- to-reach underground frescoes and mosaics. Read full story

Social media is harming the mental health of teenagers, especially girls, France's health watchdog said on Tuesday, as the country debates banning social media access for children under 15 . That said, what should you know about it?

Insta360 has officially launched the Link 2 Pro and the Link 2c Pro, the latest additions to the companys webcam lineup. In addition to improving on the previously released Link 2, these webcams offer scene presets, AI beautify, green screen support, background bok

In these trying times, when purchasing memory for your PC or laptop will actually cost you as much as your GPU, purchasing the component has effectively been turned into a pull the trigger moment. So, if youre biting the proverbial bullet, particularly for your laptop, is it worth getting a dual-memory kit of the Kingston [] The post Kingston Fury Impact 32GB DDR5-6000 SO-DIMM RAM Lightning Review: "Expensive" Bottled Lightning appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Looks like Astro subscribers and enthusiasts are in for a surprise. Recently, Astro has announced via itsofficial websitethat it will be halting new sales and customer registrations for Astro Fibre effective 1 February 2026 , until a later date. That said, what should you know about it?

One payload out of fifteen survived and sent home some useful data Indias Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has commenced an investigation into the failure of a PSLV launcher.

The new Xpeng G6 series got its launch for the local market in October of last year, with three available variants. A fourth has been added, which is called the RWD Standard Range, to contrast the existing RWD Long Range Pro model. As the difference in name suggests, it loses out on some driving range [] The post Xpeng G6 2026 Gets RWD Standard Range Variant; Costs RM159,948 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The US' Trump administration formally gave NVIDIA the go-ahead to sell its H200 Chips to China. But, as these things go, that approval wasn't without its own set of caveats. In addition to NVIDIA promising to give 25% of all H200 sales in China to the coffers of the Trump administration, the latter now says [] The post US Government Adds New Conditions To NVIDIA Selling H200 Chips To China appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Prosecutors in Taiwan have issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO and co- founder Pete Lau in connection with allegations that the Chinese smartphone company engaged in illegal hiring of Taiwanese engineers. The warrant was issued by the Shilin District Prosecutors Office as part of a broader effort to curb what authorities describe as improper recruitment by China-linked tech firms.

Taiwanese authorities want to arrest Lau for violating the country's tech hiring practices.

Tahun 2026 merupakan satu permulaan baharu untuk arena kereta elektrik kerana semakin banyak teknologi berkaitan yang mula menampakkan kematangan, dan teknologi ini diimplementasikan pada model-model baharu. Mercedes Benz Malaysia hari ini telah mengumumkan model elektrik baharu mereka iaitu Mercedes Benz CLA yang jauh berbeza rekaannya dengan model-model terdahulu dan ia juga merupakan EV kelas permulaan []

Over the past couple of weeks, numerous leaks have surfaced about the upcoming vivo V70 series. Now, a tipster has shared the expected launch timeline for the vivo V70 and V70 Elite in India. According to the tipster, the vivo V70 and V70 Elite are slated to launch in India in mid-February. These models will succeed the V60 and V60 Lite. The vivo V60 is equipped with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. Meanwhile, a report has revealed that the V70 series will be equipped with Snapdragon chipsets, ..

UMW Toyota Motor has officially unveiled the new Toyota Vellfire 2.5 HEV Executive Lounge