As reported before, Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC26) will take place from 8 to 12 June 2026. The event will once again be held primarily online, while also featuring a special in-person experience at Apple Park for selected developers and students on opening day.

Apple’s annual Swift Student Challenge continues to highlight young developers from around the world, and the 2026 edition is no different. This year, 350 winners from 37 countries were recognised for their creativity and technical skill in building Swift-based app playgrounds. Among them, two Malaysian students stood out for projects focused on artificial intelligence education and local accessibility.

Chinese automakers remain dominant in the global electric vehicle (EV) market in April 2026 despite facing fierce competition in the domestic market. This is proven by BYD’s recent strong performance. So, what should you know about it?

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been quite busy these past few months. Besides ramping up the social media ban for under-16s by June or July 2026, MCMC has been stepping up efforts to curb harmful online content, with new figures revealing a sharp volume of takedown requests submitted in just the first few months of the year.

HONOR has officially announced its first smartphone launch of 2026 in Malaysia, hinting at a brand-new flagship series set to expand its premium lineup. The upcoming device is positioned as a fresh addition to HONOR’s portfolio, promising upgraded features and next-generation performance aimed at pushing the brand further into the high-end segment.

In a recent newsletter Power On by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, he suggested that Apple’s upcoming 2026 iPad refresh is just around the corner, but expectations should be kept in check. Rather than major redesigns or headline-grabbing features, the update is expected to focus on relatively modest improvements, continuing Apple’s recent trend of iterative upgrades.  

For this upcoming Hari Raya festive celebration, Malaysian highway users can look forward to lower travel costs this festive season, as the Ministry of Works Malaysia (KKR) has confirmed a 50% toll discount in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026. The initiative, announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, aims to ease the financial burden for Malaysians travelling long distances to celebrate with their families.

The zakat fitrah rate for the year 1447 Hijrah, corresponding to 2026 AD, has been set by the Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) nationwide. That said, what should you know about it?

Today, HONOR has confirmed plans to unveil its next-generation smartphone lineup and an expanded flagship IoT ecosystem at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026 on 1 March 2026. According to the company, the event will highlight how AI is becoming a foundational layer across its product ecosystem rather than a standalone feature.

London-based consumer tech company Nothing has released a new video featuring CEO Carl Pei, detailing the brand’s roadmap for 2026. The update signals a shift toward what the company describes as its second phase, focused on maturity, product refinement, and long-term brand development rather than rapid iteration.