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It's still one of the most polished flip-style foldable phones in the market.
31/07/2024

It's still one of the most polished flip-style foldable phones in the market.

Every phone maker is implementing AI in one way or another, and Galaxy AI is featured front and centre with the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. While the flip-style foldable phone has some neat hardware upgrades here and there, its AI features are the highlights of the new phone. There are plenty

It is the first telco to announce doing so.
31/07/2024

It is the first telco to announce doing so.

CelcomDigi just confirmed it has submitted a proposal to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for the deployment of Malaysia's second 5G network. In fact, CelcomDigi is the first telco to announce it has done so. The MCMC previously opened tender for the second 5G network

The phone was introduced in India just yesterday.
31/07/2024

The phone was introduced in India just yesterday.

Unveiled just yesterday in India, it appears the Realme 13 Pro+ is on its way to the Malaysian market too. While it is strikingly similar to the Realme 12 Pro+ released back in February - including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset - it does have a slightly different design with new camera ha

Proton e.MAS Cars is revealing its first EV model much earlier than expected.
31/07/2024

Proton e.MAS Cars is revealing its first EV model much earlier than expected.

Just as promised, Proton is sharing more details on the first Proton e.MAS model, which we reckon will be called the e.MAS7. As per the national carmaker's posts on its social media pages, the company is set to unveil the e.MAS7 electric SUV on 2 August this Friday. The teaser posted by Proton al

For those who want higher quality video recording than a smartphone.
30/07/2024

For those who want higher quality video recording than a smartphone.

Sony Malaysia just launched the Sony ZV-E10 II in Malaysia. Marketed as a vlog camera, it is an APS-C mirrorless camera with a new 26MP sensor and interchangeable lens. It is essentially made for folks who want to move away from a smartphone for the ZV-E10 II's higher quality video recording. For

Surprise surprise, Malaysia is actually getting the Portal!
30/07/2024

Surprise surprise, Malaysia is actually getting the Portal!

Surprise surprise, it seems the PlayStation Portal is coming to Malaysia after all. The handheld gaming device - marketed as a remote player by PlayStation - is essentially a DualSense with a screen in between the two halves of the controller for remote play. Here in Malaysia, the PlayStation Por

ContiSeal tyres do not have the limitations of run-flat tyres too.
30/07/2024

ContiSeal tyres do not have the limitations of run-flat tyres too.

Continental is expanding its ContiSeal tyre technology to more models in Malaysia. By July 2024, three more Continental tyres will feature the self-healing technology, including the UltraContact UC7, PremiumContact C, and UltraContact UC6 SUV with sizes ranging from 16-inch to 20-inch. So what ex

A slight premium over the standard DualSense controller.
30/07/2024

A slight premium over the standard DualSense controller.

In conjunction with the launch of Astro Bot on 6 September later this year, PlayStation is releasing a rather sleek-looking (and limited edition) DualSense controller based on the game. Compared to previous limited edition DualSense models, the Astro Bot Limited Edition controller has some unique fe

Acer Malaysia's first Copilot+ PC is arriving very soon.
26/07/2024

Acer Malaysia's first Copilot+ PC is arriving very soon.

Initially unveiled at Computex 2024, the Acer Swift 14 AI looks to be coming to Malaysia very soon. Touted as the Taiwanese company's first Copilot+ PC, it comes with a slew of AI-centric features in Windows 11, including Recall, Cocreator, and Live Captions. As usual, we were going through SIRIM

The Malaysian qualifiers will take place in KL, Penang, Johor, and Sabah.
26/07/2024

The Malaysian qualifiers will take place in KL, Penang, Johor, and Sabah.

Predator League is back for 2025, and as previously revealed, the sixth instalment of the esports tournament will be hosted right here in Malaysia. A total of $400,000 - that comes up to about RM1.8 million - prize pool is up for grabs, and the Malaysian qualifiers will take place in four different

It will cater to future Proton models too.
26/07/2024

It will cater to future Proton models too.

Proton just broke ground on two new stamping lines at its Tanjong Malim plant in Perak. The new stamping E and F-Line will expand the production capacity of the national carmaker, and it's done in preparation for the relocation of the Proton Saga's production to Tanjong Malim from Shah Alam by 2026.

The sub-RM140k EV market in Malaysia gets another option.
26/07/2024

The sub-RM140k EV market in Malaysia gets another option.

Intro Synergy, the sole distributor of Neta vehicles in Malaysia, has finally launched the Neta X after previewing the electric SUV back in May at Malaysia Autoshow 2024. Compared to the first Neta model to be sold in Malaysia (the Neta V), the X is a larger, more sophisticated EV. Curiously, onl

Premium robot vacuum features at a lower price point.
25/07/2024

Premium robot vacuum features at a lower price point.

Robot vacuum cleaners come in all shapes and sizes, and the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner X10+ is quite a sophisticated model. It comes with many features that are typically found in high-end, premium robot vacuums at a lower price point, so its value proposition is excellent. While I do have some

It's an open secret at this point.
25/07/2024

It's an open secret at this point.

It's almost like an open secret that the first Proton e.MAS EV model that is set to be launched sometime in December 2024 - which is likely dubbed e.MAS7 - will be based on the Geely Galaxy E5. Well, the CEO of Pro-Net himself, Zhang Qiang, is giving us even more reason to believe so. First spott

This is in light of quality control issues with the wireless earbuds.
25/07/2024

This is in light of quality control issues with the wireless earbuds.

It's made known last week that shipments of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have been delayed to address quality control issues with the wireless earbuds. Not surprisingly, the Malaysian market is also affected: the Buds 3 Pro will only start shipping from 30 August onwards on our shores. This is c

Non-Apple users can now access the Cupertino company's mapping service.
25/07/2024

Non-Apple users can now access the Cupertino company's mapping service.

Apple Maps is now available on the web! This is the largest expansion of the service yet, making it accessible to users without an Apple device. At the moment, Maps is offered in beta form, and Apple says that more features will be added in the coming months. Users can access Apple Maps on a web

Not one, not two, but *three* models are coming from Proton e.MAS Cars!
24/07/2024

Not one, not two, but *three* models are coming from Proton e.MAS Cars!

Now this is quite a surprise: Proton is teasing not one, not two, but three new models under its EV sub-brand, Proton e.MAS. Looking at the silhouettes of the three respective cars, they seem to be a sedan, an SUV, and a hatchback. Based on current rumours and leaks, it's believed that the first

Honda Malaysia's e:HEV hybrid models make up 13% of the total figure.
24/07/2024

Honda Malaysia's e:HEV hybrid models make up 13% of the total figure.

Honda Malaysia just revealed its sales performance for the first half of 2024. With over 39,000 units sold, the Japanese carmaker's sales on our shores increased by 16% compared to the same period last year; that's quite a notable increase. The biggest contributor to that figure is none other tha

There was also an alleged data leak last year that turned out to be false.
24/07/2024

There was also an alleged data leak last year that turned out to be false.

Earlier this morning, news broke of an alleged Maybank data leak. More specifically, an individual claiming to have a database of 22 million Maybank2u customers - complete with login details - is selling these information on a dark web forum, and Maybank is quick to issue a statement to the claim.

Good news RHB customers!
24/07/2024

Good news RHB customers!

If you're an RHB customer, good news: Visa cards from the bank can now be added to Google Wallet for the Google Pay feature here in Malaysia. Of course, this applies to both Visa credit and Visa debit cards issued by RHB. Naturaly, RHB has prepared a neat step-by-step guide to add its range of Vi

HONOR Malaysia is also giving a 365-day crack replacement for the Honor 200 Lite.
24/07/2024

HONOR Malaysia is also giving a 365-day crack replacement for the Honor 200 Lite.

Honor's latest budget-friendly phone, the Honor 200 Lite, is set to be available in Malaysia this Friday on 26 July. Touted as an affordable device with 5G connectivity, the 200 Lite even comes with a rather generous 512GB storage and a 365-day crack replacement for the front and back panels. For

New Google TVs are coming from Xiaomi Malaysia!
23/07/2024

New Google TVs are coming from Xiaomi Malaysia!

It looks like Xiaomi is set to launch at least three new Google TVs in Malaysia. Based on our recent findings, we're confident the Chinese company is bringing in the Xiaomi TV A Pro 2025 series in all three sizes: 65-inch, 55-inch, and 43-inch. In our routine search through SIRIM's database, we s

The current subsidy will remain as it is (for now).
23/07/2024

The current subsidy will remain as it is (for now).

After the government's decision to float the price of diesel in Malaysia as part of the diesel subsidy rationalisation, many wonder if - or rather, when - the same will apply to RON95 petrol. Well, Prime Minister (and Finance Minister) Anwar Ibrahim is reiterating again that RON95 subsidy will remai

You can still keep track of your charging session through a QR code.
23/07/2024

You can still keep track of your charging session through a QR code.

JuiceUP recently launched its open payment system for EV chargers. Essentially, it enables card payments at various EV charging stations, simplifying the payment process without the need to use specific apps for different EV chargers. At the moment, JuiceUP is working with a number of Charge Poin

It will be available in Malaysia next month.
23/07/2024

It will be available in Malaysia next month.

Priced at $499 in the US, the ROG Azoth Extreme is a premium (and expensive) pre-built keyboard. The high price tag aside, it does actually offer a pleasant ...

A slew of cooling products to keep your produce cool.
22/07/2024

A slew of cooling products to keep your produce cool.

Haier Malaysia just revealed that it achieved 43% growth in its total business for the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. On top of that, the Chinese company is also launching a slew of new products in Malaysia today. These include the large, high-end HRF 758 series fridge, the

Fate/stay night collaboration is in the cards!
22/07/2024

Fate/stay night collaboration is in the cards!

At the recent Honkai: Star Rail livestream last Friday, Hoyoverse unveiled a slew of new content coming to the live service game. As usual, new playable characters will be coming in the Version 2.4 update on 31 July, and on top of that, the studio also revealed a Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Wor

OnePlus got a new affordable phone for Malaysia.
22/07/2024

OnePlus got a new affordable phone for Malaysia.

There's a new OnePlus phone for the Malaysian market, and it's an affordable one. Some headline features of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite include a generous 5,500mAh battery, fast 80W charging, as well as a rather unique-looking blue colourway. For the Malaysian market, the Nord CE 4 Lite retails at

Expect your brand new X50 to be delivered by next month.
22/07/2024

Expect your brand new X50 to be delivered by next month.

Launched back in June, Proton revealed that the 2024 Proton X50 has received over 8,000 bookings in one month. To meet demands for the refreshed B-segment SUV, the national carmaker will be ramping up production of the X50 accordingly. Proton further added that the delivery timeline of the new X5

It's good in a vacuum, but the competition offers more for the money.
18/07/2024

It's good in a vacuum, but the competition offers more for the money.

It's no secret that the MSI Claw A1M is...not a particularly great handheld gaming PC. Its performance, for one, is not comparable to its competition, and its battery life isn't great either despite packing a rather generous battery capacity. Granted, after a slew of software updates, the Claw does

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