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Google Search is Finally Getting an AI Mode – Here’s What That Means

News | 08 March 2025

It's official—Google's legendary search engine is about to get a serious upgrade. The tech giant has announced a brand-new AI Mode, which will allow users to type in questions using natural language and receive detailed, AI-generated answers, complet...

DNB and Meta Join Forces to Boost Real-Time Communication in Malaysia

News | 08 March 2025

Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) is teaming up with Meta—the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—to set up a joint innovation lab in Malaysia. This collaboration aims to enhance real-time communication (RTC) services by leveraging the power of...

SNS Network Teams Up with Nvidia to Launch Malaysia’s First AI Cloud Service

News | 08 March 2025

SNS Network is stepping up its game in the AI space, joining forces with Nvidia to introduce Malaysia's first fully managed AI cloud service. The new platform will be hosted at Telekom Malaysia's data centre in Cyberjaya, aiming to accelerate AI adop...

SNS Network Lands RM269 Million Server Contract, Partners with Nvidia for AI Cloud

News | 08 March 2025

SNS Network is making waves in the ICT sector with a massive RM269.3 million server system contract. While the company remains tight-lipped about the client, we do know it's a Malaysian firm dealing in computer hardware, software, and IT services. Th...

ZTE and CelcomDigi Collaborate to Strengthen Malaysia’s Telecom Sector with AI

News | 07 March 2025

Global technology firm ZTE Corporation has joined forces with CelcomDigi Bhd (KL:CDB) to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into Malaysia's telecommunications infrastructure.

Continuous Support Needed for B40 Women in E-Commerce

News | 06 March 2025

Ongoing support is crucial for women, especially those from the bottom 40% income group (B40), to thrive in e-commerce, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He highlighted that statistics indicate significant challenges for women in this c...

OpenAI Introduces NextGenAI to Drive AI Advancement

News | 05 March 2025

OpenAI has unveiled NextGenAI, a collaborative consortium formed in partnership with 15 universities and research institutions across the United States and the United Kingdom. This initiative leverages AI to accelerate research breakthroughs and enha...

Malaysia’s RM1.1 Billion Partnership with Arm Holdings Signals the Start of Its Second Semiconductor Wave

News | 05 March 2025

The Malaysian government has entered into a US$250 million (RM1.11 billion) partnership with UK-based semiconductor design giant Arm Holdings plc, a move Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described as the beginning of Malaysia's second semicond...

MITI Investigating Claims of Nvidia’s AI Chips Moving from Singapore to Malaysia

News | 04 March 2025

The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) is looking into allegations that Nvidia's artificial intelligence (AI) chips, linked to a fraud case, were transported from Singapore to Malaysia. In response to media inquiries on Monday, MITI s...

Microsoft to Shut Down Skype After 14 Years, Shifts Focus to Teams

News | 02 March 2025

Microsoft is preparing to discontinue Skype, the once-dominant internet calling and chat service, nearly 14 years after acquiring it. The company is encouraging existing Skype users to migrate to Microsoft Teams before the service officially shuts do...

MyDigital ID Now Supports Access to Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah Portal

News | 02 March 2025

Malaysians can now check their Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) status and cash aid applications using MyDigital ID via the official STR portal.

Google Search Introduces Easier Personal Data Removal Process

News | 28 February 2025

Google has introduced an updated and more streamlined process for removing personal data from search results, improving the Results About You feature. This enhancement makes it easier for users to request the removal of sensitive information directly...

OpenAI Introduces GPT-4.5 for Paying Users, Wider Rollout Coming Soon

News | 28 February 2025

OpenAI has launched a research preview of its latest AI model, GPT-4.5, granting early access to Pro users and developers worldwide. The company plans to expand availability in the coming weeks to more users.

Meta to Introduce Paid Subscription for Meta AI Chatbot

News | 27 February 2025

Meta Platforms is preparing to launch a paid subscription service for its AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI, similar to offerings from OpenAI and Microsoft, according to a source familiar with the matter.

SMEs Must Embrace AI and E-Invoicing to Stay Competitive

News | 26 February 2025

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia must adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and e-invoicing to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving digital economy, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Alibaba to Open-Source Its AI-Powered Video Generation Model

News | 26 February 2025

Alibaba has announced plans to release an open-source version of its AI-driven video and image-generation model, Wan 2.1. The Chinese tech giant confirmed this in a post on X, stating that full details will be shared in a recorded video presentation.

OpenAI Expands Advanced Voice Mode to Free ChatGPT Users

News | 26 February 2025

OpenAI has rolled out a preview version of ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode to free users, extending access beyond its initial availability for Plus subscribers. This feature is powered by a variant of the GPT-4o mini model, offering an interactive voic...

Google's RM9.5 billion Billion Investment in Malaysia: A Game Changer for Digital Economy and Job Creation

News | 24 February 2025

Google has announced a $2 billion (RM9.5 billion) investment to develop its first data center and cloud region in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital transformation. The facility will be located in Sime Darby Property's...

European Tech Sector Sees Unexpected Surge Fueled by AI Boom

News | 23 February 2025

Europe's technology sector has defied expectations this quarter, emerging as one of the best-performing industries alongside finance and healthcare. Artificial intelligence (AI) demand has been a major driving force behind this unexpected rebound, pu...

Google Faces EU Charges Over Alleged Big Tech Rule Violations

News | 23 February 2025

Google is on the verge of being hit with formal charges by the European Union (EU) for allegedly violating Big Tech regulations, according to sources with direct knowledge of the case. The charges come after Google's proposed changes to its search re...