Meta Begins Testing Its Own AI Training Chip in Bid to Cut Costs and Dependence on Nvidia

News | 12 March 2025

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has quietly begun testing its first in-house chip designed to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. According to sources close to the matter, this move marks a major step in Meta's e...

YouTube Cracks Down on Online Gambling Content to Keep Users Safe

News | 10 March 2025

Starting March 19, YouTube is tightening its global rules around online gambling content. The platform aims to better protect its viewers—especially minors—by banning links to gambling sites and apps that haven't been certified by Google.

Foxconn Unveils Its First AI Model, “FoxBrain,” to Boost Manufacturing and Supply Chains

News | 10 March 2025

Taiwan's tech giant Foxconn has just stepped into the AI spotlight with the launch of its very first large language model, and it's got big plans for it. Named "FoxBrain," the model is set to power smarter manufacturing and streamline supply chain op...

Malaysia Needs to Build Homegrown AI Champions in the Semiconductor Industry

News | 09 March 2025

Malaysia is setting its sights on becoming a global AI-driven semiconductor hub, but to make that happen, it needs to develop homegrown AI champions and strengthen its local AI ecosystem.

CIMB Drops Card PIN for Google Pay Transactions Over RM250 – Here’s What It Means

News | 08 March 2025

Starting March 25, 2025, CIMB Bank is making a significant change to how Google Pay and Google Wallet transactions work. If you're used to entering your card PIN for purchases above RM250, that's about to change. Instead of using a PIN, biometrics li...

Google's "Pixie" Assistant is Now "Pixel Sense" – Set to Debut with Pixel 10

News | 08 March 2025

Google's long-rumored AI assistant, formerly known as "Pixie," is finally gearing up for launch—but under a new name. According to recent reports, this advanced assistant will be called Pixel Sense and is expected to roll out with the Pixel 10 series...

Apple's Big Siri Upgrade Gets Pushed to 2026 – Here’s What’s Happening

News | 08 March 2025

If you were looking forward to a smarter, more proactive Siri this year, you might need to wait a little longer. Apple has officially confirmed that its ambitious AI-driven Siri overhaul has been delayed until 2026.

Maybank is Ditching MSOS Codes – But Is Secure2u Really Better?

News | 08 March 2025

If you're a Maybank customer, get ready for a big change in how you approve online transactions. Starting 6 March 2025, Maybank will completely phase out the SMS-based MSOS (Maybank Secure Online Shopping) codes and require all online payments to be...

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...