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Nothing has confirmed that its new budget earbuds, the Nothing Ear (3a), will launch on 7 July 2026. Leaks suggest the price will be around USD99 (~RM439). The earbuds will launch in black, white, yellow and pink alongside the upcoming Nothing Phone (4b) smartphone.

According to The Edge, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has instructed all financial institutions and payment service providers to phase out the use of closed or exclusive QR payment networks (proprietary QR) in stages, with the full transition to be completed no later than 30 June 2028.

Anthropic recently announced that non-US users are now allowed to use Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after the previous cut from the US. The rollout will be done in stages so don’t panic if you don’t have access just yet. 

Malaysia's second-biggest 5G operator, U Mobile, is transitioning network infrastructure from DNB to its own U Mobile ULTRA5G network. Since starting this development in July 2025, the telco has successfully expanded its 5G coverage to 85% of populated areas across Malaysia, up from the 82.9% reported just a few months ago.

Google Malaysia recently revealed that their Google Finance app is now available for Android in Malaysia. Featuring up-to-date information about investment markets and other financial news, the app also has built-in AI that you can use to ask questions and reminders with just normal language. The app itself only takes 6.62MB to download and an iOS version is planned as well.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has temporarily closed its official website to update and improve its cybersecurity features. This measure was taken following a cyber attack on 27 June 2026, when the website's homepage was hacked and replaced with threatening images and messages by a hacking group known as Mushr00w.

The Sustainability Energy Development Authority of Malaysia or SEDA recently announced that Malaysians can now get an RM200 rebate off of energy efficient refrigerators or air conditioners with at least 4 or 5 star energy ratings for 2026. This is under the Program:NUR Domestik or Nikmat Untuk Rakyat initiative and is valid for every household while rebate units are still available on a first-come first-serve basis or until December 2026.

Acer Malaysia has officially launched the Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop from RM17,999. Featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, and an 18-inch 4K Mini LED 120Hz display there's even a promo. If you buy before 12 July 2026, you can also get a complimentary PM161Q portable monitor valued at RM349.

The upcoming Nothing Phone (4b) is expected to launch globally on 7 July 2026 with a price tag of INR30,000 (~RM1,600). Recent live image leaks have revealed that the new budget-friendly device will feature a large 6000 mAh battery, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, and a 50MP main camera. The leaked photos also show that the smartphone will be available in black, white, and blue colour options, and it will run on Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16.

A few weeks ago, reports emerged that the Tata Group in India had been the victim of a cyberattack with over 200,000 files believed to have been stolen. According to Reuters, the hacking group World Leaks has leaked the iPhone 18 circuit schematics, a complete list of components and component suppliers such as TSMC and Qualcomm. Also revealed are the battery and camera components used. This information is confidential because it reveals who Apple gets their supplies from.