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4 days ago | 
lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel
Samsung is teasing an all-new Ultra variant as part of its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7 line-up, expected to debut later this year. However, beyond confirming its impending arrival, the company has yet to reveal much about the device. The teaser includes a short animation that appears to feature the Ultra model. It shows a foldable that’s impressively thin with curvier edges, though that’s about all we get.
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4 days ago | 
lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel
Malaysia is set to become the first Southeast Asian country to host the region’s inaugural Smart City Expo – a spin-off of the Smart City Expo World Congress that’s held annually in Barcelona. The event in question, officially known as the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SCEKL25), is scheduled to take place from 17 to 19 September 2025, co-organised by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) for the Ministry of Digital.
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5 days ago | 
lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel
Malaysia aims to finalise its national regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) by the end of June, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo confirmed. The framework, developed by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), will serve as the foundation for the country’s governance of AI technologies, whether through new laws, regulatory guidelines or the adoption of international standards.
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5 days ago | 
lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel
Lenovo has recently introduced a new digital camera in China. Yes, you read that right. Lenovo. Known as the Lenovo C55, it is a compact point-and-shoot camera with a 64MP Sony CMOS 1/3-inch image sensor and an ISO range of 100-6400. It can record in 4K, has 18x digital zoom, electronic image stabilization, and a built-in flash. The camera is available in a single white colourway, weighs about 190 grams, and measures 112 x 71.5 x 34.5 mm.
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5 days ago | 
lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel
Malaysia is looking to strengthen its online safety framework by exploring the regulatory model used by Australia, amid growing concerns over cyberthreats and digital platform abuse in the region. This was shared by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil during the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting 2025 (APT-MM2025) held in Tokyo, Japan.
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6 days ago | 
lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel
Google has announced that it will discontinue the sale and use of Play gift cards and prepaid balance in Malaysia effective 15 June 2025. The tech giant is advising users to redeem and utilise any remaining balances by 31 January 2026, after which all unspent amounts will expire and become unusable. Malaysian users who still hold unredeemed gift cards are encouraged to transfer their value into their Google Play accounts and spend it on apps, games, or digital content before the deadline.
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1 week ago | 
lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel
U Mobile has appointed CIMB as its Loan Coordinator and Mandated Lead Arranger to secure financing of up to RM4 billion to support the nationwide rollout of its 5G network infrastructure. The funds raised will be used to finance capital expenditure aimed at accelerating network deployment, with a target of reaching 80% coverage of populated areas by July 2026.
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1 week ago | 
lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel
The HONOR 400 Series is now available at stores nationwide. The new line-up, which officially launched in Malaysia last week, comprises a base model and a high-end Pro variant that’s priced from RM1,899 and RM2,699 respectively. To recap, the standard HONOR 400 features a 6.55-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, and a 6,000mAh battery with 80W charging. It includes a 200MP + 12MP rear camera setup, a 50MP front camera in a pill-shaped notch, and carries an IP66 rating.
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1 week ago | 
lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel
Alongside iOS 18 (or iOS 26, according to a recent rumour), Apple is expected to unveil other major updates to its different platforms during this year’s WWDC, which is slated to happen next week. Likely included is the successor to macOS Sequoia, the current platform which runs the company’s Mac devices. However, a new rumour has surfaced, suggesting that the upcoming macOS update may skip out on certain, older models.
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1 week ago | 
lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel
Two more data centre projects are now in motion in Malaysia. According to a recent report by The Edge Malaysia, Sunway Construction Group Bhd (SunCon) has secured the contracts from an undisclosed US-based technology company, valued at a combined RM1.16 billion. The projects are set to begin immediately, with both scheduled for completion by February 2027. However, the exact locations of the facilities have not been revealed.
