News & Reviews:   Tech

The official match ball for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially stepped into the spotlight, and this time, it is bringing significantly more technology than previous generations. Called TRIONDA, the new ball represents a major evolution in both football design and connected technology, becoming one of the most advanced World Cup balls ever created.

Paul Tan.org reported that the Ministry of Transport is reportedly pushing for the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to adopt Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology as a smarter alternative to traditional roadblocks in Malaysia. The move could help reduce traffic congestion while improving enforcement efficiency on major roads and highways.

Apple has announced plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of innovation that have helped shape the modern technology landscape. The milestone commemorates the company’s founding on 1 April 1976, and highlights the philosophy of “thinking different” that has guided Apple’s products and culture ever since.

A high-profile legal battle in the United States is drawing fresh attention to concerns over how social media platforms may affect the mental health of Generation Z. The case centres on claims that major tech companies designed their products in ways that encourage excessive use among young people, potentially contributing to anxiety, stress and other mental health challenges.

Like the other tech brands, Lenovo has warned its channel partners that prices for select commercial devices could rise in early March 2026 as global memory chip shortages continue to squeeze margins across the technology industry. The pricing update is expected to affect a range of products from Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) portfolio, which includes commercial laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones.

Employers are now focusing more on practical capabilities rather than formal qualifications alone. Skills related to artificial intelligence, software development, cybersecurity and data analytics are frequently highlighted in job listings, reflecting the growing need to support automation and digitalisation across multiple sectors.

A few weeks ago, we posted a photo of Linus Sebastian visiting Plaza Low Yat, which garnered a lot of attention. He recently posted a video on his YouTube channel, "Malaysia's Biggest Tech Mall has EVERYTHING (Even 5090s)", and mentioned almost getting ripped off by one of the stores.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today tabled Budget 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat, which included some major policy announcements from the Federal Government. These include the removal of the RON95 blanket subsidy and a subsidy of RM2400 for eligible Malaysians to purchase electric motorcycles.

In this week's TechNave Business Bytes Week 2 May 2024 there's news from tech, finance, and sustainability. Samsung highlights eco-friendly practices in its Galaxy S24 series and maintains dominance in digital signage. Cybersecurity concerns are addressed with details on recent threats and protective measures. Positive social initiatives include Grab's community support and a Shariah-compliant auto financing plan. Tech advancements include high-speed memory cards from Samsung and a study on cloud adoption in the public sector. Additionally, AMD celebrates a milestone anniversary and partnerships drive innovation in finance and digital payments. Finally, Samsung gears up for the Paris Olympics but do read here for more details.

It seems that a tweet by @UniverseIce recently posted a tweet regarding Samsung’s upcoming smartwatches, namely the Galaxy Watch 4, as well as the Watch Active 4. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, our source did mention that the smartwatches is expected to come equipped with Google’s Wear OS.