Jolla Unveils Jolla Tablet, Calls it “World’s First Crowdsourced Tablet”
Looks like Nokia’s not the only one to unveil its first-ever tablet at Slush 2014. Just moments ago, Jolla – comprised of former Nokia staff – has announced its first tablet known as the Jolla Tablet....
View ArticleSamsung to Reduce 2015 Smartphone Portfolio by Up to 30%
In a bid to correct its position as the under-fire market leader, Samsung looks to be finally planning a dramatic shift in its smartphone strategy for 2015. The company plans to reduce the amount of...
View ArticleMCMC May Offer Rebates to Consumers Suffering from Poor Cellular Networks
Perhaps frustrated by local telecommunications providers’ continued unsatisfactory response towards complaints over their networks, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is now...
View ArticleSony Refines Already Great A7 Mirrorless Camera with Latest A7 II
Sony’s A7 camera was the world’s first full-frame interchangeable lens mirrorless camera, and this RM4999 camera was perhaps one of the best cameras in the business last year. Naturally, Sony made it...
View ArticleHow Apple’s $1B Bet on Small Sapphire Manufacturing Company Went Bust
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were supposed to pack sapphire glass displays. That’s pretty much a fact, but one that eventually did not happen due to a rare – and bizarre – misstep from Apple that...
View ArticleiPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 Appear on Apple Malaysia Store
Two weeks after the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus made their way to the Apple Online Store, it is now the new iPads’ turn. Earlier today, the Apple Malaysia online store has unveiled official store pages...
View ArticleMalaysian Home Ministry Wants to Set Up Firewall to Filter Online Content,...
The Malaysian Home Ministry is looking to set up a large-scale firewall that would essentially impact all Malaysian Internet users by filtering content that is deemed culturally unacceptable for...
View ArticleXiaomi Introduces Slimmer 5000mAh Mi Power Bank in China, Still Ridiculously...
How do you make one the best power bank in the business even better? Make it slimmer, of course! That must have been the prevailing thought behind Xiaomi’s latest Mi Power Bank, a super slim, sleek...
View ArticleLightning Review: Aztech MWR647 4G MiFi and Power Bank
When you’re always travelling, it can be difficult to stay online. It’s even worse when you’re travelling in a group – roaming charges will kill you financially. So what are your options? Thankfully,...
View ArticleLenovo Malaysia Announces Availability of Vibe Z2 Pro Smartphone
It appears that Lenovo Malaysia has quietly announced the arrival of its latest flagship smartphone, the Vibe Z2 Pro. What was at one point the most powerful Android smartphone is now available in...
View ArticleOppo Malaysia Opens Pre-Orders for N3 Smartphone, Priced at RM2098
Oppo Malaysia has opened pre-orders for its unique N3 smartphone. Starting from today, you can place an order for the smartphone with a 16MP rotating camera at a retail price of RM2098. Plus, there’s...
View ArticleIngram Micro Announces Cover Plus Insurance Plan for Your Smartphone, From 49...
Ingram Micro has announced the new Ingram Micro Cover Plus – Essential, an insurance plan for smartphones underwritten by Zurich Insurance Malaysia. From as low as 49 sen a day, this plan protects...
View ArticleSamsung Sold 4 Million Less Galaxy S5 Smartphones Than the Galaxy S4
In the first three months since its release, Samsung’s 2014 flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5, sold 40% less units compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S4, in that same time frame. This startling...
View ArticleBuilding the World’s Toughest Notebooks: Panasonic Toughbook Shows the Way
Easy questions often come with difficult answers. “How vast is the universe?” “Where do we come from?” “How do you build the world’s toughest notebooks?” As it turns out, Panasonic wanted the world to...
View ArticleQuick Look: Panasonic Let’s Note CF-RZ4, the 745g Hybrid Laptop
At our recent visit to Panasonic’s Toughbook manufacturing plant in Kobe, Japan, we were also able to take a look – and drool over – the company’s latest hybrid laptop in the business-oriented Let’s...
View ArticleThe Sexy Nevo Smartwatch is a Smartwatch that Does Not Look Like a Smartwatch
Finally, here is a smartwatch that looks nothing like one. This is the Nevo, a basic smartwatch that aims to provide basic smartwatch functions without the cons of a smartwatch, including a chunky...
View ArticleOnePlus One in India Will Not Receive Software Updates After Cyanogen Inks...
OnePlus officially began selling its One smartphone in India today, but it will not come with any future software updates. In a massive blow to OnePlus’ operations in the country, its software...
View ArticleWant to Complain About Poor Road Conditions? There’s an App for That…Soon
We’ve all been there before. Driving on Malaysian roads, there’ll always be a time when we accidentally drive over deceptively deep potholes, or road conditions that are nowhere near good enough for...
View ArticleHuawei G7 Now Available in Malaysia, Priced at RM999
Huawei has today announced that its latest smartphone, the G7, is now available in Malaysia. The mid-range device, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, is priced at RM999. Announced globally...
View ArticleQuick Look: Microsoft Lumia 535
Microsoft’s first Lumia smartphone is here in Malaysia. The Lumia 535, priced at RM429, is Microsoft’s first smartphone launched after the acquisition of Nokia’s Devices division. The brand may be...
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