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For the more traditional laptop user, ASUS ROG Malaysia also released their ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) for RM 27,999, scaling up to RM 32,999 depending on your selected loadout. This includes the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with up to 64GB RAM and 2TB storage. Early birds by 17 July 2026 get an ROG Falcata modular gaming keyboard bundle worth RM 1,250, while stocks last. 

IBM officially introduced the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip, specifically a 0.7 nm or 7 angstrom transistor node. By packing nearly 100 billion transistors onto a piece of silicon roughly the size of a fingernail, this milestone essentially doubles the transistor density. This could result in up to 50 percent better computing performance or a 70 percent reduction in power consumption compared to 2 nm chips.

ASUS ROG Malaysia recently and officially introduced the ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) in Malaysia for RM 36,999. Featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor, 64GB RAM, 2TB storage, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and dual 16-inch 3K ROG touchscreens, it’s the Ultra of dual-screen laptops. Early bird buyers who buy by 17 July 2026 get a bundle worth RM 2,948, which includes the ROG Falcata gaming keyboard and an ROG Kithara gaming headset. 

ASUS ROG Malaysia has also officially released the ROG Strix G16 (2026) and ROG Strix G18 (2026), from RM12,999 for the baseline Strix G18, up to RM16,999. We’re intrigued by the tool-less chassis but they still feature top-tier Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX5080 GPUs. If you buy before  17 July 2026 you get a complimentary ROG StrixScope II X gaming keyboard worth RM538, while stocks last. 

According to Paultan, BYD Malaysia has confirmed that it will be bringing its Megawatt Flash Charging fast charging technology to the local market. This technology is capable of charging the battery from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes, with a power output of up to 1,500 kW (1.5 MW). It uses a 1,000-volt architecture and an advanced cooling system, allowing for an additional range of around 400 km in that time.

Previously, we mentioned the official price for GTA 6 and how it will arrive on 19 November 2026. According to PPE.pl, Rockstar customer service, told them that the initial sales of Grand Theft Auto 6 will only be in digital form, with a physical version being introduced after the game's launch.

At the Malaysia Aerospace Summit 2026 (MyAERO), the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has unveiled its first locally-made anti-drone system. The Birdie-X system uses lasers to repel drones in the air. It is a collaboration between the RMAF, the Defence Science and Technology Research Institute (STRIDE), and Benua Defence as a low-cost solution to the modern drone threat. Each shot is only hundreds of ringgit per shot, but this might actually not be a bad thing.

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad and the Malaysian Broadcasting Authority (RTM) have announced a new strategic partnership to increase content choices for consumers. With this announcement, RTM's original plan to end its channel offering on Astro from 1 July, which was announced in May, will not be continued.  In fact, more channels will be offered when RTM News, Sukan+ and the RTM radio network begin to be available on these platforms in the near future.

MyCERT is now issuing a warning to users in Malaysia to be careful when accessing files received via WhatsApp, especially WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop. MyCerts said there are irresponsible parties targeting local users by sending VBS-formatted files to WhatsApp users. The file will run automatically if opened using WhatsApp Desktop or WhatsApp Web when using the Windows operating system.

Yes recently announced that they will offer an ILMUChat Pro subscription for free to all of their subscribers. Normally, ILMUChat Pro costs RM50 per month and you can get easy access via the MyYes app. If you didn’t know, ILMUChat is a Malaysian AI or LLM developed by YTL. No news on how long it will be available though, so if you’ve been wanting to try it, now may be the time.