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Since yesterday, Google Gemini has allowed more people to try out the capabilities of this generative artificial intelligence-based chatbot. This is because, for the first time, Google is allowing people to access Gemini without a Google account. So, what should you know about it?

Coming soon on 21 March 2025 (tomorrow!), Machines will have a grand opening of its 6th Apple Premium Partner store in Sunway Velocity Mall. To celebrate this milestone, Machines has lined up exclusive promotions and some other fun activities for everyone to participate. 

Shopee, one of the popular e-commerce sites in Malaysia, is ready to offer a digital wallet integration on their app, called ShopeePay. Now, taking it a step further, a dedicated app for ShopeePay has been introduced on the AppStore and Google Play Store. So, what should you know about it?

The Google Pixel 9a is set to launch in Malaysia with a price of RM 2699. This device comes with Gemini AI, a 48MP camera, and promises seven years of updates. It will be available in the Google Store and other Malaysian retail outlets starting April 2025 (Update: In recent announcements the Pixel 9a will be released in Malaysia in 16 April 2025). 

The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has announced that taxpayers can now apply to pay their tax balances or tax arrears via instalments through its new e-Ansuran initiative. It added that the e-Ansuran service has been accessible via the MyTax portal since 5 March.

As we’ve reported previously, realme today launched the realme P3 Ultra 5G in India alongside the realme P3 5G. You can check out our coverage of the latter here, and read on to learn more about the first realme ‘Ultra’ smartphone.

If you or anyone you know is a book lover, you ought to check out Rakuten Kobo. Yesterday, the digital reading retailer and publisher launched Kobo Plus in Malaysia, with an all-you-can-read subscription offering book lovers unlimited access to over 2 million eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks.

Halogen Capital, the first licensed digital asset fund manager in Malaysia, has partnered with Affin Bank Berhad to distribute the Halogen Shariah Defensive Bitcoin Fund. This innovative fund is designed specifically for high-net-worth and institutional investors looking to invest in Bitcoin with a capital protection strategy.

During Ramadan, Hilton Malaysia is expanding its Green Ramadan initiative by using AI technology to reduce food waste at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Petaling Jaya, DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort, and DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside.

Today, Huawei Malaysia has announced the availability of the Huawei Band 10. At a starting recommended retail price of RM189, it is coming soon in Malaysia on 24 March 2025. There is also another variant with an aluminium alloy case for RM219.