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.

Sony’s next-generation console, the PlayStation 6, may launch at around US$499 (approximately RM2300)—matching the original PS5's starting price.

Besides unveiling the plan to transform Malaysia into an AI-powered nation by 2023, the government is also doubling down on high-growth, high-value (HGHV) sectors to future-proof the economy under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). The focus includes semiconductors, rare earth processing, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics.

Apple has officially reached a major milestone: three billion iPhones sold. The announcement was made on 31 July 2025 during its fiscal Q3 earnings call, reflecting the growing global demand for the iPhone since its debut.

Yesterday, Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform the country into a high-tech, innovation-driven economy. With AI and digital manufacturing at its core, the plan positions Malaysia as a future regional leader in advanced technologies.

Samsung has confirmed that its tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, will be launching in October 2025, with a starting price of around US$3000, which is approximately RM13500.

YouTube has updated its monetisation rules to allow creators to use strong language like “f***” within the first seven seconds of a video without losing full ad revenue.

OpenAI has launched a new feature called Study Mode, designed to transform how students and learners use ChatGPT. Rolled out on 29 July 2025, Study Mode is now available to users on the Free, Plus, Pro, and Team plans. So, what should you know about it?