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A potential crossover between two of the biggest subscription ecosystems in tech and entertainment has sparked interest online, after reports surfaced that Microsoft’s Xbox and Netflix have previously explored ideas around a bundled offering. The discussion, however, is still very early and unofficial, with no confirmed product or partnership announced at this stage.

In another breaking news, Radio Televisyen Malaysia will officially stop broadcasting its channels on Astro Malaysia Holdings beginning 1 July 2026, marking the end of a partnership that has lasted for almost three decades. The move will affect RTM channels, including TV1 HD, TV2 HD, and Okey on Astro’s satellite and OTT platforms.

At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, U Mobile has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to collaborate on digital innovation initiatives powered by 5G-Advanced (5G-A), artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of advanced applications aligned with U Mobile’s digital transformation roadmap, while supporting Malaysia’s broader digital economy ambitions.

While it sounds hard to believe, it is apparently consistent across multiple industry sources familiar with the matter. OpenAI has grown increasingly dissatisfied with the performance of certain NVIDIA artificial intelligence chips used for inference, the stage where models generate responses. This unease has pushed the San Francisco–based AI leader to quietly explore alternative hardware options since 2025, potentially reshaping its long-term computing roadmap and impacting its relationship with NVIDIA.

In a move that nobody saw, OpenAI and AMD today unveiled a multibillion-dollar strategic partnership that will redefine the architecture of next-generation AI infrastructure. The deal commits OpenAI to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs over multiple hardware generations, starting with 1 gigawatt of the new Instinct MI450 series in the second half of 2026.

Yesterday, Microsoft Xbox and chipmaker AMD formalised a strategic, multi?year collaboration to develop custom processors for upcoming Xbox consoles. This move signals a deeper co-engineering relationship that could bring major optimisations in both performance and efficiency.

In stepping towards advancing environmental sustainability in Malaysia, Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Maybank have announced a strategic partnership focused on integrating AI-powered, energy-efficient technologies with sustainable financing solutions. The collaboration aims to support Malaysian households and businesses (including SMEs) in transitioning to greener lifestyles and operations.

Today, CARSOME, Google Cloud and Searce announced a multi-year collaboration to expand CARSOME's growth in the SEA markets. The collaboration will allow CARSOME to leverage Google Cloud's platform services across modern infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, and gen AI to enhance car transactions and ownership experiences.

These days, smartphones are the preferred choice for casual photography. Camera manufacturers have, of course, noticed this and started collaborating with smartphone brands. Now, Canon could be the next to join this gang.

Logitech G, the gaming division of the Swiss peripheral giant Logitech, has announced a partnership with Tencent Games to work on a dedicated cloud-based handheld console. It will be something like the Valve Steam Deck, offering players a device with controls to stream games on the go.