Byline
Competition Only Strengthens the Future of Foldables
Foldable smartphones are evolving from niche products to mainstream devices, with increased consumer interest and competition driving innovation and usability.
Category: Mobile Tech
Mobile Tech
Leading the Fold: Eight Years of Turning Innovation into Experience
At the time, foldable devices represented more than a new category of technology. They represented a question: could a smartphone become fundamentally different from…
Tech
Samsung Launches Galaxy Z Fold8 Series with “Let Your Fold Do the Talking”
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 lineup in Malaysia, blending design and lifestyle, with pre-orders open until August 13, 2026.
Business News
TM: A Drag by Write-down
Telekom Malaysia's 1QFY26 net profit fell short of expectations, impacted by a 5G-related write-down and revised outlook.
Tech
Inari Amertron: Muted Growth in 2H
Public Investment Bank foresees challenges for Inari Amertron's RF sector, prompting a shift to datacom and power management segments.
Tech
Fingular Secures SGD 10M Debt Financing via Kilde to Expand in Malaysia
Fingular raises SGD 10M through Kilde platform, strengthening regional growth strategy and scaling consumer financing operations in Malaysia’s fintech market.
Banking and Finance
Mastercard and AEON Credit Launch Southeast Asia’s First Digital Blind Box Campaign
Mastercard and AEON Credit introduce “Spend. Tap. Win!” – Southeast Asia’s first mobile blind box rewards campaign for cardholders.
Byline
From Data to Development: Shifting Perceptions of Mobile Phone Data
Mobile phone data in Malaysia presents privacy concerns but can provide public benefits if handled transparently and ethically, fostering trust.
Telco
CelcomDigi Adds Prime Video to StreamMORE Portfolio with Exclusive Perks
CelcomDigi integrates Prime Video into plans, offering free trial and extra data for Malaysian customers.
Mobile Tech
ByteDance Signs Deal for TikTok US Joint Venture: Algorithm to Be Retrained on American Data
TikTok's US operations shift to investor-led joint venture; recommendation algorithm retrained on local data, potentially altering user experience.
Tech
MCMC: Online Safety Act Targets Platforms, Not Users’ Freedom Amid Curb Concerns
Online Safety Act 2025 holds social media firms accountable for harmful content, protects users especially children without restricting expression.
Tech
Samsung Rolls Out One UI 8.5 Beta with Smarter AI Editing and Auracast Broadcasting
Samsung launches One UI 8.5 beta: seamless AI photo editing, smarter Quick Share, and new Auracast voice broadcasting features unveiled.
Business News
Success Story: Apple Selling 35,000 iPhones Every Hour
Apple, the California tech giant has apparently reached a record breaking number where 35,000 iPhones are sold every hour. It is unclear if the…
Tech
Rymnet Launches E-Engage App to Boost Workforce Morale and Retention in Retail Sector
Rymnet introduces Malaysia’s first employee engagement app, E-Engage, to help retailers address turnover, morale, and productivity challenges nationwide.
Tech
Airbus, Thales and Leonardo Unite to Form Europe’s Largest Satellite Maker and Challenge Starlink
Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo merge satellite units to form Europe’s largest space venture, challenging Starlink and boosting regional space autonomy.
Crime
Extortion and Ransomware Drive Over Half of Global Cyberattacks
Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Defense Report shows over half of global cyberattacks are driven by extortion or ransomware, fueled by financial motives.