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Samsung Reportedly in Talks to Build ByteDance’s First Custom AI Processor TL;DR: TikTok parent company ByteDance is reportedly developing its own AI chip to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and bypass US export controls. The company is currently in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture the custom processors. ByteDance, the parent
ChatGPT to Start Showing Ads for Free and Go Users TL;DR: OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for “Free” and “Go” users in the US. Ads will be relevant to conversation topics (e.g., recipe ads for cooking queries) but will not influence the AI’s answers. Paid subscribers on Plus, Pro,
Malaysian Students Invited to Compete for Trip to Apple HQ in Swift Student Challenge 2026 TL;DR: Apple has opened applications for the Swift Student Challenge 2026 until the end of February. 350 winners will be selected, with 50 Distinguished Winners invited to Apple’s campus in Cupertino. The challenge encourages students
Instagram Is Working on “Kai” AI Chat Feature for Message Catch-Ups TL;DR: Instagram is reportedly working on an AI feature called Kai. It would let users privately ask AI questions about their chats. Leaker and developer Alessandro Paluzzi has shared a new update on Threads, hinting that Instagram is working
Google Chrome Update Lets Gemini Browse the Web for You TL;DR: Google Chrome has launched “Browse for Me,” a feature that allows Gemini to autonomously navigate websites and perform complex research tasks. This agentic AI update includes safety controls like “human-in-the-loop” oversight and biometric confirmation for sensitive actions. Google is
ASUS Named Top Brand for Communication Devices at Putra Brand Awards 2025 ASUS Malaysia has emerged as a top favourite among local consumers, securing two major accolades at the prestigious Putra Brand Awards 2025. The technology giant took home the Gold Award in the “Communication Devices” category and the Bronze
MCMC Restores Access to Grok AI Effective Today The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has officially lifted the temporary restriction on Grok, allowing users in Malaysia to resume access to the AI chatbot effective today. The decision follows a confirmation that X (formerly Twitter) has implemented additional preventive and
BEST Express Malaysia Expands Smart Sorting Tech to Meet E-Commerce Scale BEST Express Malaysia has announced a major expansion of its smart sorting chain solutions across its nationwide hub network, signalling a deeper push into automation and data-driven logistics as parcel volumes continue to climb. At the centre of the
In the latest episode of What The Tech, I sat down with a prominent industry leader to discuss about Agentic AI andthe massive shift happening in the world of technology. I was joined by Mr. Matthew Ng, the Head of Mobile Experience at Samsung Malaysia Electronics, to dive deep into
OpenAI Confirms Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT OpenAI has confirmed it will begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, marking a major shift in how the AI chatbot is monetised. The move comes as the company seeks new revenue streams to support the rising costs of operating large-scale