AI Weekly Malaysia

Simon Willison shares a new interactive SQLite Query Explainer tool inspired by Julia Evans. The tool runs SQLite in the browser via Pyodide and WebAssembly, using AI to add explanatory layers to the output of EXPLAIN and EXPLAIN QUERY PLAN commands.

This Community Wisdom roundup from Lenny's Newsletter covers syncing Claude Code with Claude Design, managing customer trust when they assume your product was 'vibe coded', lessons from co-founder fallouts, and personal CRM strategies.

A growing list of EV models, including the Honda Prologue, have been discontinued or killed off in the U.S. market this year, signaling continued volatility in the EV sector. The article catalogs the models that have exited the American market.

The US Department of Justice has reversed its earlier ban, allowing federal employees to download TikTok on government-issued devices. The policy shift marks a notable change in how US federal authorities are treating the app's security concerns.

A 600-mile EV road trip in the U.S. demonstrated that DC Fast charging has become significantly faster and more reliable, addressing long-standing concerns about EV charging infrastructure. The article combines firsthand experience with data to show measurable improvements in the charging experience.

Anthropic reversed its plan to remove Claude Fable 5 from subscription accounts, making it permanently available on Max and Team Premium plans at 50% of limits, while Pro and Team Standard users retain access via usage credits with a one-time $100 credit. The reversal was driven by competitive pressure from GPT-5.6 Sol and Kimi 3, which made Anthropic's original API-only pricing strategy untenable. The $20/month Pro plan still excludes Fable 5 from the subscription.

Simon Willison notes that the Quixote Python web framework, whose oldest commit dates back 21 years, just received a new commit six hours ago. It is a historical curiosity for long-time Python web developers rather than a modern tooling announcement.

Index Ventures co-founder Neil Rimer predicts that the historic wealth being generated by AI in Silicon Valley will eventually be redistributed, either voluntarily or involuntarily. The article frames this as a looming macroeconomic and political question around who benefits from AI-driven value creation.

DC Handal has activated 4 EV charging points at Pearl City Mall in Simpang Ampat, Penang, serving the Bandar Tasek Mutiara area. The chargers are positioned as a convenient stop for mall visitors, including shoppers at C Mart.

The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of investors, global press, and the Australian tech community. One startup walks away with automatic entry into TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco — no application, no further competition, a guaranteed spot on the world’s most […]

From AI workflows to battery life and security, here's what it's really like to live with Vertu's luxury foldable every day.

Databricks has remade its image into an AI company and has published research on the cost savings of open weight AI models for coding.

Cloudflare has deployed two WAF rules in response to high-severity vulnerabilities disclosed to us by the WordPress security team. The new rules protect all Cloudflare customers using affected WordPress versions, but customers should still update immediately to a patched release

If every meeting, watercooler conversation, and date gets transcribed and summarized, who's actually reading any of it?

Agility is opening a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California.

India's smartphone slowdown highlights how the AI boom is reshaping consumer electronics, from pricing and demand to corporate strategy.

In letters sent to Apple and Google, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said that both companies have long been aware that they are hosting apps in violation of state law.

The potential deal highlights a growing trend of complex, multi-stage funding rounds that mask true entry prices.

Designed for year-round comfort, the Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 combines quiet operation and simple controls with Dyson's signature bladeless design.

Apple filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI last Friday, and it’s not messing around. The complaint alleges a pattern of misconduct reaching all the way up to OpenAI’s chief hardware officer and claims more than 400 former Apple employees now work at the company. OpenAI’s response so far has been carefully hedged, and the timing couldn’t be worse with the company reportedly eyeing an IPO […]

Malaysian Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) redONE Mobile has announced a collaboration with media outlet Sinar Harian to host the Riuh Bola Sinar x redONE Mobile: World Cup Final Live Viewing Party. The two-day public event will run from 19 to 20 July 2026 at Restoran Hakim, located in Section 7, Shah Alam. The initiative […]

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 foldables are scheduled to be revealed next week but now we get to see them in its full glory ahead of launch. Serial leakster Evan Blass (aka EVLeaks) has revealed clear renders of the device along with promotional images containing some key hardware details. As […]

Prosecutors accused 21-year-old student Zyaire Wilkins of publishing on Steam several fake video games that contained malware, infecting thousands of victims, and stealing crypto from some of them.

As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.

ChargEV has deployed additional chargers at Aeon Mall Cheras Selatan, bringing the total number of EV charge points to 10. The new EV Chargers are deployed at Level 2 which include 2x AC Charge Points and 4x DC charge points, capable of delivering up to 180kW. As part of its opening promo, ChargEV is also […]