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Sony Semiconductor Solutions recently announced their LYTIA L910 50MP stacked CMOS mobile image sensor. Designed to capture an immense 100 dB high dynamic range using only a single exposure it is the first to use a Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) structure. No Malaysia release dates or price details yet but it should be heading out to brands in Q3 of 2026. 

Google has officially announced Android 17, rolling out to Pixel devices first before it hits other eligible devices. The update introduces floating app Bubbles for fast multitasking, the creator-focused Screen Reactions tool, an optimized 50/50 foldable gaming mode with native controller remapping, and more. We've already got the update on our Pixel 10 Pro here in Malaysia but be warned as it's a big 1.54GB download.

Recently, Qualcomm officially unveiled its flagship Snapdragon Reality Elite chipset with 48 TOPS to power the latest Android XR and AR headsets. They also introduced the Snapdragon START toolkit, to help eyewear brands rapidly design, customize, and ship smart glasses without building the underlying technology from scratch. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but they should start appearing in headsets and smart glasses soon. 

Just weeks after dropping a highly capable standard model with a large sensor, DJI has released the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P in China with a dual-camera system. Pre-order prices for the standard kit price start at 3799 yuan (~RM2281) and a more comprehensive Vlog Kit is also available at 4299 yuan (~RM2582).  No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet though.

HONOR recently confirmed that their upcoming smartphone, the HONOR X80 Pro Max is coming with an 11000 mAh battery. They’ve also confirmed the China release date, which is set for 22 June 2026. It is expected to arrive in black, orange, red and white. No Malaysia release dates or prices yet though.

Starting 1 July 2026, banks across Malaysia are removing the RM1 interbank cash withdrawal fee. This means you can use any bank's ATM or SRM (Smart Recycler Machine) nationwide without paying an extra cent. A joint initiative by ABM, AIBIM, and ADFIM, working alongside PayNet, the waiver applies to every local ATM or debit cardholder.

Perodua just announced that the Perodua QV-E is now RM93,999 (previously it was RM109700), due to better localization of parts. Also, for a limited time until 30 September 2026, you can own the QV-E with the battery for a promo price of RM87,499. If you prefer the Battery as a Service (BAAS) body-only option, the promo drops the entry price to RM63,499 with a RM215 monthly battery subscription for 9 years. 

Overviews. According to the court, which specializes in press and defamation law, it ruled that the summary generated in AI Overviews is content that can be attributed to Google.  Google is appealing. 

Recently DJI sued Insta360 about how similar the Insta360 Luna Ultra looked compared to the Osmo Pocket 4P. A few days later, Insta360 countersued DJI for gimbal and other tech patent infringements. If you didn’t know already, both companies make stabilizing gimbals widely used to record videos, which include the Luna Ultra and Osmo Pocket 4P.

Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing recently tweeted or X’d that phone prices are going to increase due to the rising costs of memory. His bottomline advice was “If you've been waiting to upgrade a device, the best time was yesterday. The next best time is now. This year's sale season won't have the discounts people are used to.”