News & Reviews:   AI

Content platforms have been investing heavily in AI in 2025. Just last month, YouTube announced new AI tools to enhance the search and recommendation systems for Premium users. But that's not the end just yet, as YouTube has more for all YouTube users.

Recently, publisher Penske Media has filed a lawsuit against Google in the USA, claiming that the feature is impacting traffic to their website. So, what should you know about it?

Spotify has announced a new Lossless Listening feature for Premium subscribers that offers richer audio quality with clearer musical details. The feature is rolling out in over 50 markets starting September 10, 2025. So, what should you know about it?

Amazon, the e-commerce giant that also offers various services under its umbrella, is now reportedly developing two smart glasses with different user groups in mind. So, what should you know about it?

Generative AI is utilised in various aspects today. We use these platforms to help summarise and discover solutions to our problems and perform other tasks. For instance, NotebookLM helps with research and studying. The latest update adds new features to help students study better.

DeepSeek announced new regulations in China that require all AI-generated content on their platform to be clearly labelled as non-human. So, what should you know about it?

Many of you may not remember it, but Meta announced a "metaverse" game back in 2023 called Horizon Worlds. The game is only playable with Meta's VR (virtual reality) headsets, like the Meta Quest 3. Anyway, the company's next update could include AI-powered NPCs.

Today, Microsoft has officially launched Copilot on select Samsung Smart TVs and monitors, turning your living room screen into a voice-powered, AI-enhanced companion for entertainment, everyday help, and shared discovery. It is available in select TVs and monitors, though. But before we get to that, let's see what it does.

As we reported before, WhatsApp has finally rolled out its new AI-powered Writing Help. To the uninitiated, this new feature was designed to help users write the right tone in their messages—without ever leaving the chat.

The digital frustrations of a faulty search bar, the logistical headaches of maintaining consistent service across a vast hotel network, and the operational inefficiencies of traditional workflows are all too familiar. As customer expectations are on the rise in Malaysia, these issues can be a silent killer of sales and a major blow to brand reputation.

However, a glimpse into an AI-powered future is already underway just across the causeway. In Singapore, Gill Capital Group (powering brands like H&M in Indonesia and Thailand), Frasers Hospitality, and FairPrice Group are leveraging Google Cloud agentic solutions to tackle these very challenges head-on. These could provide a blueprint for how Malaysian counterparts in similar industries could also utilise such features.