Online scams in Malaysia continue to escalate, with new data showing a sharp rise in both financial losses and the diversity of victims. According to a report by Bernama, Perak alone recorded 4848 online fraud cases in 2025, resulting in total losses of RM124.99 million.

During the Dewan Rakyat session, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced that Malaysia has achieved 99.71% internet and communications coverage in populated areas as of 31 December 2025. This marks a significant jump from the 91.8% coverage recorded before the implementation of the government’s National Digital Network Plan, JENDELA.

While many of you had a good 2025 wrap-up, Apple also announced that 2025 was a record-breaking year for its services division. The company said the year was defined by strong performance in key services ranging from the App Store and Apple Music to Apple Pay and iCloud, underscoring services as a major driver of its overall ecosystem.

Looks like things are getting more interesting at Apple. Tim Cook's era as Apple CEO is expected to end this year, with rumours about it having been heard since the end of 2025. So, what should you know about it?

In early December, I came across a nostalgic Facebook post reminiscing about how simple the platform once was, before reels, algorithms, and endless noise took over. Having used social media since 2009, that moment made me realise how much not just Facebook, but all major platforms have changed, and why I now find myself pulling away from them more often: social media nowadays is worse than ever.

You would think by now that most Malaysians have become better at spotting online scams than before, but it turns out that this is not the case yet. The recent data from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) shows that between January and November 2025, there were 67735 online crime cases recorded nationwide, resulting in cumulative losses exceeding RM 2.7 billion.

Towards the year-end, music streaming services would often release a recap of what you have listened to all year long. This December, YouTube is rolling out "YouTube Recap", a first-of-its-kind personalised year-end summary for its users. The feature was officially announced on YouTube’s blog.

Today, Logitech G has officially unveiled its most ambitious lineup of gaming gear yet in Malaysia, spanning PC and console gaming, esports peripherals, sim racing hardware, and AI-powered streaming tools. The announcement, made at Logitech G PLAY 2025, highlights the brand’s deepening collaborations with partners like NVIDIA and its continued mission to empower every type of gamer.

In yet another unfortunate piece of news, Intel has confirmed plans to reduce its core workforce from around 99500 to approximately 75000 employees by the end of 2025. That's roughly a 15?% cut under a sweeping restructuring spearheaded by CEO Lip?Bu Tan.

Today, Apple gave us a preview of macOS Tahoe 26. As the next major macOS update, it will bring a fresh design, deeper productivity tools, and expanded on-device intelligence, all while preserving the familiar macOS experience.