Technology

Reliable leaks reveal Samsung Galaxy S26 series faces a price hike amid global memory shortages, with Asia pre-orders kicking off February 26, 2026. Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra will be released on Unpacked on February 25 in San Francisco and will be available in stores on March 11 worldwide. Korean news reports that Ultra pricing can be over …

Malaysia has officially restored access to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, effective January 23, 2026. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) eased the suspension when X (formerly, Twitter) had managed to prove that critical safeguards were implemented. The regulatory body had initially imposed the Malaysia Grok ban earlier this month following widespread outrage over the tool’s misuse. Users had …

Recent spills concerning the Samsung Galaxy S26 family indicate that the release will be faster than anticipated towards the end of January 2026, with an initial sale date reaching February- replacing previous February 25 speculations. Tipsters like Ice Universe reveal a Galaxy Unpacked event unveiling the S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, skipping the underperforming Edge model for a revived …

Samsung A57 is proving to be one of the most expected mid-range smartphones before its release in Indonesia. Though Samsung has yet to declare the device, a series of reliable leaks have brought out major specifications regarding its design, screen, performance, camera setup, and battery. Being a successor in one of the most popular Galaxy A-series of Samsung to positioned …

Asia’s Digital Leap is picking up speed, and high-speed internet is finally reaching remote villages that stayed offline for decades. Rural connectivity is moving past talk and into cables, towers, and satellite links. The shift is visible across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Central and East Asia. And yes, it still feels uneven, like progress in patches. Why …

The speculation of ASUS producing its own RAM has been talked about in tech forums, as well as on social media. The speculation is explainable considering that ASUS is highly involved in the motherboard, graphics, and gaming hardware. Yet, a deeper examination of the PC hardware business reveals that the statements are empty. Neither is there an official statement, credible …

Huawei is in the process of consolidating its tablet portfolio with feature-based products that are targeting productivity, entertainment, and education. The Indonesian consumers, especially, are increasingly becoming interested in large screen tablets that are power efficient but at the same time are portable. This explainer shows in greater detail what the users can anticipate of the upcoming MatePad 12X, including …

The new One UI 8.5 Beta released by Samsung is causing a stir among the Indonesian developers who are declaring it as the most customizable of all previous One UI versions. The update is making smartphones even more personalized to individual users with more advanced personalization options and better flexibility of the apps, along with more enhanced use of AI …

Malaysia’s healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation stage with three potent forces, which are AI, the ageing population, and value-based care. These trends combined will transform the way healthcare services are accessed, funded and delivered in the country according to a recent CIMB report. As healthcare demand is rising due to ageing population, digital health innovations continue to increase …

The future of Asia in 2026 has an excellent combination of both opportunities and risks: a fresh wave of IPO deals in the major markets and the growing worry that AI-related valuations have become a high-risk business. Strong pipelines are being experienced in stock exchanges of Hong Kong, India, Japan and Southeast Asia as companies in tech and consumer sectors …