News & Reviews:   USA

As of 30 June 2025, the United States House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on all government-issued devices. While the move does not involve any cost, it reflects growing concerns about cybersecurity and secure communications among public sector institutions worldwide.

Intel has reaffirmed its confidence in Malaysia with a total investment nearing RM50 billion to date and plans to expand further in the coming years. According to Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, this move aligns with national strategies to position Malaysia as a global semiconductor hub.

Spotify is reportedly preparing to roll out its long-delayed lossless audio streaming feature, possibly under a new Music Pro tier.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order giving TikTok a new 90-day extension, delaying enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

Tinder’s trying something new—and it’s all about not dating alone. The app just launched a Double Date feature in the U.S, with plans to bring it to other countries soon.

Big news from Intel: the tech giant is planning to lay off 15% to 20% of its factory workforce starting mid-July 2025. This comes from an internal memo recently shared with OregonLive. The first round of cuts is expected to wrap up by the end of July—though the company hinted that more layoffs might follow depending on how things go.

A recent study by researchers from East China Normal University in Shanghai and Lund University in Sweden found that Europe, China and the United States may not be able to produce sufficient lithium supplies by 2030 to meet the high demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

According to a recent Bloomberg report, Siri with Apple Intelligence will be launched around March 2026 via the iOS 26.4 update. So, what should you know about it?

Sea cucumber oil (Minyak Gamat) has long been used to heal wounds, and it’s one of Malaysians' household mainstays. Recently, researchers from the University of Mississippi have found that compounds produced by sea cucumber can prevent the spread of cancer.

If your phone runs out of battery at the airport, don't continue to charge it using a public USB port. Surprised? This is what the USA Transportation Security Agency said.