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Antares has raised $470 million to build small modular reactors — 100 kW to 1 MW — for U.S. Air Force bases.

OpenAI's Hugging Face breach has reignited debate over AI alignment and control, exposing competing views on whether increasingly capable AI should be better aligned, better contained, or both.

Meta on Monday said it is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads' DMs, giving users a way to chat with the AI assistant.

Google’s AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, underscoring how quickly AI-generated answers are becoming the default way people discover information online.

BYD is about to make some changes to its EV family in Malaysia once again by adding the 2026 BYD Sealion 7 into the lineup. The upcoming launch of the refreshed model has been confirmed by Sime Motors to take place this Thursday, 30 July 2026. The 2026 Sealion 7 model is set to become […]

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the Smart Systems Stage will be where energy, infrastructure, and technology collide, covering everything from fusion breakthroughs to the grid strain AI is putting on the entire economy.

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After two years in stealth, Safe Superintelligence has announced a long-term partnership with Nvidia as it prepares to scale to its next phase.

The warning shots will continue until civilization wakes up

pvcli is a curl-like tool designed to simplify the testing of complex privacy protocols like OHTTP.

The massive seed round was led by Index Ventures and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Sarah Guo's Conviction Partners.

Starting with Spotify, Snapchat users will be able to link their accounts, choose who can see their listening activity, and see what their friends are listening to in real time.

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Partnership lays digital foundation for Pahang's next-generation smart township TOD development aims to leverage ECRL connectivity to drive long-term growth Tanah Makmur Bhd (TMB), through its wholly owned subsidiary KotaSAS Sdn Bhd, has partnered with Maxis Bhd to accelerate the development of KotaSAS as a smart township in Kuantan, with the telecommunications provider supplying the digital infrastructure and connectivity solutions to support the project's long-term ambitions. According to TMB, the 2,165-acre integrated township has an estimated gross development value of US$1.5 billion (RM6 billion), comprising residential, commercial, institutional, recreational and mixed-use developments. KotaSAS is being developed as Kuantan's new central business district and the state's modern administrative capital. The township will undergo a multi-phase expansion over the next decade and is positioned to benefit from major infrastructure projects, particularly the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which will strengthen connectivity between the East and West Coasts. The township's blueprint emphasises sustainable, smart living aimed at improving the quality of life for residents and businesses. Under the partnership, Maxis will deploy integrated mobile and fibre connectivity across more than 4,000 greenfield premises. The company will also provide connectivity-enabled smart city solutions, including smart street lighting, traffic management systems, solar energy integration, smart energy meters, digital billboards and smart poles to support energy optimisation, public safety and liveability. Residents and businesses will also have access to Maxis fibre connectivity, home and office Wi-Fi solutions, and solar energy offerings aimed at supporting more connected homes and workplaces. Shahrul Nizam Abdul Aziz, group CEO of TMB said KotaSAS has been planned as a transit-oriented development (TOD), with the KotaSAS ECRL station located within the township. "The rail link is expected to improve regional accessibility, reduce travel time and strengthen connections with major economic centres across the East Coast and Klang Valley." Beyond telecommunications infrastructure, Shahrul said the partnership will establish the digital foundation for a smart, connected township through integrated connectivity, smart city solutions and a connected lifestyle and business ecosystem. "Residents and businesses can expect high-speed fibre connectivity, reliable mobile coverage, internet-ready residential developments, tailored connectivity packages and managed Wi-Fi at selected public spaces and community facilities. It also plans to introduce joint smart city initiatives and digital community programmes to further enhance KotaSAS' digital capabilities and liveability." "KotaSAS is designed as a fully integrated smart township that will support Pahang's next phase of growth. As one of the pioneering developments in Pahang to introduce smart living, it reflects our commitment to b

Samsung Malaysia has announced a price revision which affects the pricing of its budget smartphones. If you’re thinking of getting the Galaxy A07 or the A17, be prepared to fork out up to RM200 more with the latest price hike. Due to the current memory shortage and surge in RAM prices, it has become more […]

The five-day format will look quite similar to the two-day format. There will be a live show from 12 p.m. U.K. time to 3 p.m., breaking down trending stories, and then for two hours, they will have guests on the show talking about whatever they want.

Tune Talk has officially launched Tune Talk NextGEN, a nationwide youth initiative challenging Malaysian students aged 18 to 25 to step into the role of digital creators under the prompt “Create an AI-generated ad that best represents Tune Talk.“ Running from 1 July to 30 November 2026, the campaign invites students to design AI-generated advertisements […]

Tecno has officially launched the Pova 8 5G in Malaysia, a gaming-centric smartphone in an industrial design which looks heavily inspired by Nothing Phone. Among its key highlights include a massive 8,000mAh battery, 144Hz display and a customisable Alive Matrix Display on the rear. The device is now available exclusively via Shopee before its wider […]

Seven months into 2026, laundry pod brand Kapsä has made over S$1 million in revenue When Edison Lim and Lincoln Thong launched home fragrance brand Pristine Aroma in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, they had a problem most businesses would envy: their product was so popular, yet sales were highly seasonal. Pristine […]

There’s no petrol station at Fraser’s Hill but there’s now an EV charging station at the hill resort. Flexi Parking has deployed not one, not two but a total of 6x EV Charge Points at Silverpark Resort, at Fraser’s Hill, Pahang. The new chargers are ideal for guests with EV to charge up overnight during […]

Honda Malaysia has officially completed its first solar installation project at its Melaka manufacturing plant in Alor Gajah, a RM14 million investment aimed at slashing its carbon footprint as part of Honda’s global vision to hit total carbon neutrality by 2050. Officiated by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf bin Yusoh, the setup […]

New OpenAI research shows how AI is expanding what workers do, with ChatGPT users taking on tasks across roles and reshaping job boundaries.

Facebook has introduced Facebook Verified, a new, free feature designed to confirm that there is a real human being behind a profile. Using a simple video selfie process, this initiative aims to restore trust and authenticity on the platform amidst the ever-growing AI-generated content and accounts. What’s the difference between Facebook Verified and Meta Verified? […]

Samsung is introducing a much stricter lock screen security policy with its latest One UI 9 that ships out of the box with the latest Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8. If you enter the wrong PIN, password or pattern 13 times, your device will be permanently locked and […]