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Sony PlayStation 5 Malaysia: Pre-order the latest batch of stocks today
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 ― If you missed the last two rounds of PS5 pre-order, here’s another chance for you to get your hands on latest Sony gaming console. Sony Malaysia has...
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Sending private voicemail messages on Twitter will soon be possible
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 19 ― Twitter is turning up the volume. Voice messages are a massive trend at the moment on social networks and Twitter is no exception. In India, Brazil and...
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Facebook expands climate change centre in push for credible information
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 18 — Facebook Inc said today it was expanding its climate science information centre to several countries and adding new features like a section featuring...
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Digi sets up free 4G-powered WiFi to help B40 students in five states
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Digi shared that they have set up free 4G WiFi at 12 People’s Housing Programmes (PPR) in Perlis, Perak, Terengganu, Melaka, and Johor. The effort is to...
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Maxis now offers mesh-ready WiFi 6 routers for free with 100Mbps plans and above
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — In the past, we’ve grown accustomed to rather lacklustre bundled routers when it comes to home broadband plans in Malaysia. However, as the digital...
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Which fibre broadband provider cost the most to terminate within contract?
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Most fibre broadband plans in Malaysia typically come with a 24-month contract in exchange for free router with no additional upfront payment required....
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Apple fixes serious macOS Big Sur update bug that resulted in users losing all their data
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 ― Apple macOS Big Sur was reported to have a big problem that resulted in data loss when users attempt to upgrade their Mac to the latest version but lacked...
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Resetting your smartphone and erasing all your data isn't that hard (but a lot of people don't do it)
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 17 ― While many studies, such as the one recently conducted by antivirus vendor Kaspersky, show that the majority of secondhand electronic devices still...
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Astro introduces the Ulti Box, a cheaper WiFi connected set-top-box without 4K
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — Pay TV operator Astro has introduced the Ulti Box, its latest connected set-top-box which is positioned as a more affordable alternative to its current 4K...
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Social media app Parler crawls back online on 'independent technology'
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 16 ― Parler, a social media service popular with American right-wing users that virtually vanished after the US Capitol riot, re-launched yesterday and said...
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Instagram will soon enable live streams with multiple participants
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 16 ― Live streaming on social networks is a genuine trend that shows no sign of slowing down. Instagram intends to further develop its product by offering the...
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Maxis to release new Mesh WiFi solution for home fibre broadband on Feb 18
PETALING JAYA, Feb 15 — Maxis has started teasing its upcoming hardware solution that promises to improve the WiFi experience at your home. This appears to be a new Mesh WiFi...
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Clubhouse says reviewing data protection practices after report points to flaws
SHANGHAI, Feb 13 — US audio app Clubhouse said it is reviewing its data protection practices, after a report by the Stanford Internet Observatory said it contained security...
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Can’t charge MacBook Pro beyond 1pc? Apple is offering free battery replacements for select models
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 ― It was recently reported that some MacBook Pro 2016 and 2017 users were facing a problem which prevents them from charging their laptops. To solve the...
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Twitter wants to help users identify accounts with government links
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 12 — Twitter is taking steps to provide more context on the platform. In fact, the social network plans to more clearly signal the personal accounts of...
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Tips for optimal smartphone charging
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 12 ― While it's important to use your smartphone battery wisely to help boost its lifespan, it's also worth thinking about how you recharge it, to help...
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WSJ: Instagram bans Robert F. Kennedy Jr over Covid-19 vaccine misinformation
Feb 11 — Photosharing platform Instagram, owned by Facebook Inc, has removed the account of vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr for posting misleading information about...
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Facebook to follow audio social network Clubhouse, says report
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 11 ― Facebook is looking to carve out its own spot on the audio social networking scene that has seen invitation-only startup Clubhouse rocket to popularity,...
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Clubhouse: The wildly popular audio chat app
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 11 ― Clubhouse, the invitation-only audio chat app, exploded in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic when people could not get together person ― but...
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Facebook rolls out news feeds with less politics
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 11 ― Facebook said yesterday it began rolling out news feeds with less political subject matter in line with a plan outlined by chief Mark Zuckerberg to...
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Twitter sees jump in user base amid US election turmoil
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 10 — Twitter said yesterday its user base jumped to 192 million in the quarter marked by US presidential election turmoil and a battle against misinformation....
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Report: 2021 MacBook Pro may adopt the iPhone 12’s flat-edged design
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Apple may introduce a new 2021 MacBook Pro that takes some design cues from the iPhone 12 series, according to a report by reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi...
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Android 12 wants to be a conversation starter
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — It looks like early leaks of Google’s next Android version, Android 12, have leaked. The folks over at XDA Developers have gotten their hands-on...
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Over 10 million Android devices affected after QR code scanner was infected by malware after update
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — A popular QR code scanner on Google Play was transformed into a nasty bit of malware that has infected 10 million Android users. In a blog post,...
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Samsung Galaxy S10 series get Android 11 update in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — If you’re still using the Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10 or S10+ from 2019, you can now upgrade to the latest One UI 3.0 with Android 11. Users in Malaysia...
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Apple rings in 'Niu' Year with CNY playlists and Malaysian content creators
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — It's another Chinese New Year and Apple as usual has both products, playlists and some fun photoshoots from Malaysian iPhone-snappers. If you haven't seen...
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WhatsApp flap shows importance of message platform to Facebook
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 ― When WhatsApp users began to raise concerns about a new privacy policy being rolled out, members of a Washington pickup soccer group decided to switch their...
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iOS developer: The App Store has a ‘big problem’ with multi-million dollar scams
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 ― In the old days, downloading applications used to be a rather hit-and-miss situation — sometimes, you’d get legitimate, valuable software, and others,...
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Apple might stop producing the iPhone 12 Mini due to low demand, JP Morgan analyst predicts
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 ― The iPhone 12 series has arguably been a successful launch all round, and one of the more interesting devices within the range has been the iPhone 12 Mini....
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Apple Watch users in Malaysia to get ECG support soon, feature registered by Medical Device Authority
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 ― If you’re using an Apple Watch Series 4 and above, good news! It appears that the ECG (electrocardiogram) feature will soon be available locally as the...
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Facebook, Twitter outpaced by smaller platforms in fight against harmful content, study shows
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 9 ― Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet's YouTube made smaller strides than their social media rivals including TikTok and Reddit at battling harmful content such...
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China blocks Clubhouse app that gave rare access to uncensored topics
BEIJING, Feb 9 ― A rare uncensored app that had attracted Chinese internet users to freely discuss taboo topics, including the mass detention of Uighurs, democracy protests in...
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Facebook ramps up effort to curb vaccine hoaxes
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 9 ― Facebook yesterday said it is ramping up efforts to stem the spread of misinformation about Covid-19 vaccines, spread facts, and figure out who might be...