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Proton New Energy Technology (PRO-NET), a subsidiary of PROTON, is pulling out all the stops to build buzz around its second all-electric entry—the Proton e.MAS 5, touted as Malaysia’s most anticipated entry-level EV. The brand officially kicked off its MISI 5 Tour this August, a three-month nationwide roadshow designed to introduce the car in real-life settings before its full launch later this year.

In a bold theft that’s rattling the tech world, a truck carrying 12,000 units of Samsung’s latest foldables—Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7—was stolen near London’s Heathrow Airport. The stolen shipment is estimated to be worth US$10.6 million (~RM49.7 million), making it one of the largest consumer electronics heists in recent UK history.

Based on the latest leaks, Apple iPhone 17 Air may feature a 2900mAh battery and an incredibly slim 5.5mm chassis—making it potentially the thinnest iPhone to date. 

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge may launch with a larger 4400mAh battery, marking a notable upgrade over the Galaxy S25 Edge’s 3900mAh cell. If true, this change would address past concerns over battery life in Samsung’s ultra-slim flagship model.

In a troubling development for Malaysia’s digital infrastructure, a hacker operating under the alias “Bigbrother” has allegedly breached over a dozen government websites, offering access and stolen data for sale on a dark web forum.

Google Meet has expanded its noise cancellation feature, making it available by default to a wider range of users, including those on supported Android smartphones.

Spotify is set to increase the monthly price of its Premium individual subscription from €10.99 to €11.99 (approximately RM60) starting in September 2025.

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently held a rare all-hands meeting at the Steve Jobs Theatre on 1 August 2025, where he called on employees to embrace artificial intelligence as a strategic priority.

Honor has officially launched or released the Honor Play 70 Plus in China for the midrange. Offering a large 7000mAh battery at a starting price of 1399 Chinese Yuan (~RM825), it will be available for purchase in China starting on 8 August 2025.

As mentioned previously, Vivo has officially launched its newest budget 5G smartphone, the Vivo Y400 5G, in India on 4 August 2025. Prices start from 21999 Indian Rupees (~RM1064) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.