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)

Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Malaysia: Is the RM395 “Affordable” Fan Actually Worth It?

What is the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool? The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool is a portable 3-in-1 fan launched in April 2026. Priced at approximately RM395, it features a 65,000 RPM brushless motor, a 6-hour battery life, and a unique HushJet nozzle for quiet, focused cooling. It can be used as

realme 16 Pro+ Malaysia: Is a 7,000mAh Battery the Ultimate Pro Feature?

What is the price of the realme 16 Pro+ in Malaysia? The realme 16 Pro+ is priced at RM2,299 in Malaysia for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. Key technical specifications include a 7,000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, 80W fast charging, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and an IP69 water

Tesla Model Y L Malaysia: The 6-Seater Family EV We’ve Been Waiting For

What is the Tesla Model Y L price in Malaysia? The 2026 Tesla Model Y L price in Malaysia starts from RM260,000. Key specifications include a 150mm longer wheelbase, a 6-seater (2+2+2) layout with second-row captain's chairs, an 88.2kWh battery delivering 681km (WLTP) range, and 50W active-cooled wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Malaysia Launch: Roadshows, Pricing, and Rewards

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Malaysia retail price starts from RM5,199, featuring advanced AI innovations like Privacy Display and Horizontal Lock. Samsung is hosting nationwide roadshows from April to May 2026 at locations including KLCC, Sunway Pyramid, and Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Customers can enjoy rebates up to RM800 and stand

U Mobile ULTRA5G: The 82.9% Coverage Blitz – The DNB Killer?

What is U Mobile's 5G coverage as of April 2026? As of April 7, 2026, U Mobile's Ultra5G network covers 82.9% of populated areas (COPA) in Malaysia, surpassing its 80% regulatory requirement ahead of the July 2026 deadline.

Android 17 Beta 3: The Desktop Revolution

The most significant Android 17 Beta 3 features include "Platform Stability" for developers and a revamped Desktop Mode. Key updates feature Interactive Bubbles for windowed multitasking, a Single App screen recorder that hides notifications, and enhanced privacy for physical keyboards. This beta is considered stable enough for daily use on

The Plaud NotePin S: The Professional’s AI Scribe

The Plaud NotePin S Malaysia retail price is approximately RM819 (SGD249). Professionals are choosing the NotePin S for its 99% transcription accuracy and HIPAA compliance. While global retail has launched, Southeast Asian buyers often face stock shortages and are utilising regional distributors or US-forwarding services to secure units.

The Pixel 10 Pro “March Bug” Crisis

To fix the Pixel 10 Pro battery drain March update issues, users should clear the Google Play Services cache, disable the Always-on Display (AOD), and toggle off Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) in Developer Options. These steps mitigate the "system_server" CPU loop caused by a conflict between the Tensor G5’s PowerVR

Under the Hood: The 5G-Advanced (5.5G) Tech Powering Malaysia’s Second Network

What are the 5G-Advanced technical specifications in Malaysia? The 2026 5G-Advanced (5.5G) standard in Malaysia utilises 3GPP Release 18, featuring 3CC Carrier Aggregation for 10Gbps speeds, Network Slicing for dedicated bandwidth, and a Standalone (SA) core that reduces latency to under 5ms.

MacBook Pro M5 Malaysia: Pre-Orders Live, New Base Specs, and WiFi 7 Support

The MacBook Pro M5 Malaysia price starts at RM8,999 for the 14-inch model with the M5 Pro chip. Launched on April 6, 2026, the new lineup features the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips built on a new Fusion Architecture, delivering up to 30% faster CPU performance and 4x faster