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Just weeks ago, we reported that ASUS would pause new smartphone launches for 2026. Although there was no official word from the company, ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih has come forward and confirmed the new direction. ASUS is moving its focus away from expanding its smartphone lineup to concentrate on artificial intelligence–driven innovation.

The Malaysian government has very big plans for MyDigital ID. According to news sources, they are aiming to attract 15 million new MyDigital ID registrations during 2026 as part of a broader effort to deepen adoption of a unified digital identity system nationwide.

TikTok has introduced a dedicated app for micro dramas, named PineDrama. However, this app is currently only offered in limited quantities for the American and Brazilian markets. So, what should you know about it?

According to the latest data from Similarweb, at the beginning of this month, Threads had 141.5 million daily active users (DAU) on the smartphone app compared to X, which had 125 million DAU. That said, what should you know about it?

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to rise, there are still some sceptics about the EV batteries being environmentally friendly. Well, Geotab has released updated findings from its latest EV battery health study, revealing that modern EV batteries continue to perform strongly despite increasing use of high-power fast charging.

Last week, U Mobile strengthened its footprint in Bangsar with the opening of its first full-service retail store at Telawi Square, marking another step in the telco’s ongoing push to bring services closer to customers. As Malaysia’s newest 5G network provider, the company says the new outlet is designed to offer a more convenient and personalised retail experience for both new and existing subscribers.

Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications is considering a review of the criteria used to determine how many users a social media platform must have before it qualifies as a licensed service provider under national regulations. The move comes amid ongoing concerns linked to harmful content generated by AI tools such as Grok.

Today, TNG Digital has partnered with Ant International through its SME platform EPOS to introduce EPOS360 in Malaysia. The new platform brings together AI-powered growth tools and enhanced payment capabilities designed to help Malaysian businesses, especially SMEs, digitalise operations and scale more effectively.

For 2026, MediaTek has expanded its Dimensity lineup with the introduction of two new mobile platforms, the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500. Aimed at flagship and premium smartphones, the new chipsets focus on boosting performance, power efficiency, AI computing, imaging, gaming, and wireless connectivity.

While a new wave of products for the Malaysian market was announced by Xiaomi Malaysia, the company also unveiled the next-generation flagship gaming monitors. Below are the details of the Xiaomi Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026 and Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026.