A few weeks ago, reports emerged that the Tata Group in India had been the victim of a cyberattack with over 200,000 files believed to have been stolen. According to Reuters, the hacking group World Leaks has leaked the iPhone 18 circuit schematics, a complete list of components and component suppliers such as TSMC and Qualcomm. Also revealed are the battery and camera components used. This information is confidential because it reveals who Apple gets their supplies from.

According to 9to5Google, Samsung will introduce a new naming scheme, splitting its flagship foldable into a standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Both will debut at Galaxy Unpacked in London on 22 July 2026, with the Ultra rumoured to start at USD 1,999 (~RM8,850). Surprisingly, the standard model shifts to a wider 4:3 outer cover screen, making it look and feel like a traditional smartphone when closed.

The new Malaysian International Passport was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this morning with 94 security features. This is an increase from the 49 security features used in the current international passport. Among the 94 security features used on the new international passport are hologram elements, ultra-violet printing, security stitching threads, unique designs on each page and hidden elements.

Recently, Tidal announced that fully AI-generated music on the platform will now be given a label. At the same time, music without any human involvement will not receive any royalties from streaming on Tidal. Therefore, any music that imitates the artist's style will be removed. You will also be given the option to filter out AI-generated music entirely from appearing in the app.

Sony plans to change its digital video library rules by completely removing more than 550 movies and television shows produced by Studio Canal from user accounts on 1 September 2026. This means users who previously bought these shows will lose access entirely and will not be able to download them for offline viewing. This decision highlights a major problem for digital media buyers in Malaysia and around the world, as people realise that buying a digital film does not mean they own it forever.

A report recently revealed that a Samsung Rollable Display smartphone or device which might be called the Galaxy Z Slide could be coming in 2028. While no actual tech specs have been confirmed, the rollable display is expected to slide out of the housing to expand the screen into a 10-inch panel with 16:9 aspect ratio. Obviously, there are no Malaysia release dates just yet, and we expect the initial price to be very high.

WhatsApp just announced that it’s time to reserve your WhatsApp Username, which will then be locked-in for your use when the feature is launched. You can use the same username as your Instagram while businesses or creators Facebook and Instagram usernames are reserved. Once it’s been launched the first thing people will see on WhatsApp will be the username that you have claimed.

Right on cue, Samsung Malaysia recently sent out an RM700 e-voucher to get their latest foldables, signaling that the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked could be just around the corner. With last year's unpacked happening in July, we expect this year’s to showcase the next Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9, maybe even a Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 too. No exact Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet though.

Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the Malaysia Digital Blueprint 2030 (MD2030) today, a national plan to transition the country from a technology consumer into a creator of local innovations. Led by the Ministry of Digital, the initiative aims to establish an "AI Nation" by 2030, targeting a 30% digital economy contribution to GDP, 500,000 high-value tech jobs, RM4.5 billion in public sector savings, and 95% of government services online.

According to BERNAMA and Astro Awani, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) successfully detected and seized 72 server units containing advanced AI chips with an estimated value of around RM52.9 million, before they were re-exported to an unspecified Asian country. This shows that the AI chips were not for use here, but rather, Malaysia was only used as a temporary stopover.