Vernon Chan

Vernon is resident Web Editor and Lead Content Strategist at Adam Lobo Media Group. He is also founder and chief editor of his 20-year old blog VernonChan.com. A tech enthusiast, roving creative, petrolhead and now competitive pickleball player, he spends his days with plenty of humour, AI-assistance, and good coffee (black, only)

IKEA x Samsung: Matter-over-Thread is Finally Here, No Hub Required!

The "Hub Tax" is officially dead. With the new IKEA and Samsung SmartThings Matter-over-Thread integration, you can finally build a pro-grade smart home using just your Samsung TV. Here is your definitive guide to the new KAJPLATS range and how to set it up in Malaysia without spending RM300 on

Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV: The 1,000km “No-Anxiety” King — Why I Believe PHEVs are the Real Way Forward

1,000km range and zero range anxiety—Proton’s first PHEV is officially here. I break down the e.MAS 7 PHEV and why I believe hybrid technology is the true 'Smart Buy' for Malaysians in 2026.

Nothing Essential Voice: Is This the End of the Messy Voice Transcript?

Nothing moves beyond aesthetics with Essential Voice, a new AI-powered tool for the Phone (3) and (4a) series that turns messy dictation into polished, professional text.

The Redmi Headphones Neo and the Art of Aspirational Naming

Xiaomi enters the over-ear market with the Redmi Headphones Neo, boasting a 72-hour battery and a name that feels very familiar to Apple fans.

ASUS ProArt PA40SU USB4 SSD Enclosure: The New Standard for Portable Creative Workflows?

The ASUS ProArt PA40SU brings 40Gbps USB4 speeds and active cooling to the world of portable storage—here is everything creators need to know.

ASUS ProArt x Adobe Partnership: Why This Official Validation Is a Game Changer for Video Editors

The guesswork of HDR color grading is over—ASUS ProArt is now the first display range officially validated for Adobe Premiere Color Mode.

What The Click Ep. 52 Recap: Wide-Foldables, Nothing’s New Era, and PS6 Rumours

Nothing’s mid-range takeover, the "wide" foldable revolution, and Sony's secret PS6 handheld—we break down the biggest debates from What The Click Episode 52 to help you watch first and buy smart.

OPPO Find X9 Series: Camera Beast and 7,000mAh Powerhouse

OPPO has officially launched the Find X9 series in Malaysia, and the rules of the flagship game have changed.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro: The First Modular Rival to the MacBook Pro M5

The Framework 13 Pro features a fully CNC-machined aluminum chassis, a 700-nit 120Hz variable refresh rate touchscreen, and user-replaceable LPCAMM2 memory.

Redmi Book 2026: MacBook Neo Killer?

Xiaomi just launched the Redmi Book 2026 to fix the one thing we hate about the MacBook Neo: the 60Hz screen.