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Accessories, Computers

Logitech MX Master 4 Brings Haptics and Enhanced Features for Productivity

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The Logitech MX Master series has long held a dominant position in the premium productivity market, establishing itself as the go-to choice for creative professionals, developers, and power users worldwide. Its popularity is rooted in a specific formula: marrying a highly comfortable, hand-sculpted ergonomic design with advanced technical features that dramatically accelerate digital workflow. Key factors that cemented its iconic status include the MagSpeed scroll wheel for versatile, hyper-fast navigation and the ability to seamlessly switch and transfer files between multiple computers via Logitech Flow.

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This commitment to ergonomic efficiency and multi-device control is now being refined with the launch of the Logitech MX Master 4, which delivers significant technical upgrades while staying true to the core design philosophy.

Design, Precision, and Control

The signature ergonomic shape that defines the MX Master series has been subtly refined in the MX Master 4, enhancing all-day comfort for prolonged use. The key technical improvements lie in the input mechanisms that drive productivity:

The core is a new Darkfield Laser Sensor that now tracks reliably on virtually any surface, including glass. This sensor offers precision from 200 up to 8,000 DPI. The signature MagSpeed Scroll Wheel has been upgraded, utilising electromagnetic technology for ultra-fast performance, allowing it to scroll up to 1,000 lines per second. It features Smart Shift, which automatically toggles between precise, line-by-line scrolling and hyper-fast free spin based on the speed of your flick.

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Further enhancing workflow is the redesigned thumb wheel, which controls horizontal scrolling, offering improved tactile control and greater customisation options. The mouse also features haptic feedback (tactile vibration on specific actions) and the Actions Ring—a digital overlay that offers app-specific shortcuts to streamline complex tasks in programs like Photoshop or Excel.

Battery Endurance and Workflow Ecosystem

The MX Master 4 is engineered to banish battery anxiety. The internal cell provides up to an astounding 70 days of use on a full charge. For emergency power, the USB-C fast charging port ensures that just one minute of charge delivers three hours of use.

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Connectivity and integration are seamless. The mouse can connect to up to three devices simultaneously using either Bluetooth or the reliable Logi Bolt receiver. The renowned Logitech Flow feature allows users to seamlessly move their cursor and transfer files, text, and images between multiple computers and operating systems—such as Windows and macOS—as if they were one single desktop environment.

Pricing & Availability

The Logitech MX Master 4 is available now in two signature colorways: Black and Pale Grey. Internationally, the MX Master 4 is priced at USD$119.99.

In Malaysia, the Logitech MX Master 4 is priced at RM 569.00. It’s available through Logitech’s Website and official retailers.

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This is Your Last Chance to Get Deals for Samsung’s Neo QLED TVs, Soundbars and Appliances!

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Samsung’s Gemilang campaign, which brings discounts and offers on AI-powered home technology, is entering its final weeks as it draws to a close come October 31, 2025.

You’ll be able to get discounts, purchase with purchase (PWP) deals and even TNG eWallet credit with purchases of Samsung’s Neo QLED TVs, sound bars, and even the company’s BESPOKE AI appliances. Here are some of the details:

  • TNG e-Wallet Credit: Customers can receive up to RM3,000 in TNG e-Wallet credit. This cash-equivalent rebate makes large-ticket purchases easier to manage and instantly adds value to the purchase.
  • Exclusive Accessories: Shoppers are eligible for gifts that enhance the aesthetic and functionality of their purchase, including a Slim Fit Wall Mount (worth up to RM499) or a Customisable Bezel for The Frame TVs (worth up to RM899).
  • Digital Access: Purchases often include a 1-year Art Store subscription (worth RM219.90), which enhances the Art Mode functionality on The Frame and other Lifestyle TVs.
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That said, Samsung isn’t done with just that. The company is also offering even more savings with its “Buy More, Save More”. You’ll be able to get even more freebies and discounts when you purchase more than one appliance. Customers who purchase two or more eligible products from different categories can receive up to RM500 TNG e-Wallet credit. The credit value scales based on the number of purchased items.

You’ll be able to save even more when you pair your appliances with their perfect pair. This applies to combinations such as the TV + Soundbar combo or Washer + Dryer bundles. These bundles qualify for up to an additional RM300 TNG e-Wallet credit. Simply put, you’ll be rewarded for completing your home cinema or utility setup with seamless Samsung integration. Your savings also stack during the campaign period, allowing you to get rewards of up to RM3,219.90.

The Samsung Gemilang promotion is valid until October 31, 2025. Customers are encouraged to explore the full range of eligible AI-powered smart home devices and take advantage of the layered rewards before the promotion concludes.

Tiered RewardsReward ValueRequirement
Gifts with PurchaseUp to RM3,000 TNG e-Wallet CreditPurchase selected flagship models
Buy More, Get More (Tier 2)Up to RM500 TNG e-Wallet CreditPurchase 2 or more eligible products from different categories
Combo Rewards (Tier 3)Up to RM300 TNG e-Wallet CreditPurchase eligible TV + Soundbar or Washer + Dryer bundles

All rewards must be redeemed via the Samsung Redemption Portal.

Business

Epson Boasts Significant Strides in Achieving its ESG Targets

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Epson is showing concrete progress towards sustainability in its Fiscal Year 2024 Southeast Asia (SEA) Sustainability Report. This progress is seen across its operations, contributing to decarbonisation, waste reduction, and community upliftment. Most notably, Epson reduced its electricity usage by 11% and avoided 113 tonnes of CO2​ emissions through logistics refinements, while simultaneously recycling over 1,600kg of ink consumables in the region. These successes validate the efficacy of Epson’s efforts in fulfilling its commitment to the global Environmental Vision 2050, which targets becoming both carbon negative and underground resource free by 2050.

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In its FY24 report, Epson talks about having a cohesive approach to sustainability, built on four core materialities: Achieving Sustainability in a Circular Economy, Advancing the Frontiers of Industry, Improving Quality of Life, and Fulfilling Social Responsibility. This strategy has helped the company achieve milestones and also better its operations when it comes to environmental impact.

Decarbonisation and the Circular Economy

On the environmental front, Epson SEA recorded several key technical achievements focused on reducing its carbon footprint and waste:

  • Electricity Reduction: The company reduced its electricity usage by about 11% in FY24. This reduction cut Scope 2 emissions (those from purchased electricity) to 814 tonnes of CO2​ emissions, which is roughly the equivalent of the annual energy use of around 4,500 refrigerators.
  • Logistics Efficiency: The expansion of drop-shipping operations, a logistical refinement designed to cut delivery emissions, avoided 113 tonnes of CO2​ emissions. This represented a potential 21% increase in avoided emissions compared to the previous fiscal year.
  • Resource Loop: Aligning with the goal of creating a closed resource loop, Southeast Asian markets collectively recycled over 1,600kg of ink consumables and successfully converted more than 500kg of food waste into fertilizer—an amount equivalent to around 1,700 meals.
  • Sustainable Infrastructure: For in-office operations, one SEA office achieved BCA Green Mark Gold certification for sustainable building practices, with five more offices receiving certifications since.

To support future targets, Epson has also expanded its Scope 3 emissions tracking in FY24, which provides a broader visibility of emissions across its entire value chain to enable more informed sustainability decisions.

Governance, Community, and Social Impact

Beyond environmental metrics, the FY24 report detailed strong progress in governance and social responsibility. Governance was reinforced by achieving 100% employee participation in compliance training. This emphasis on operational discipline translated into an excellent safety record, with the company recording zero workplace-related incidents in FY24.

The company also deepened its commitment to community engagement and education:

  • Education: Through its “Epson Goes to School” programme and donations of printers, Epson expanded support for education, helping teachers and students access learning materials more effectively. The company also supported robotics programmes across the region, equipping students with tools for a digital future.
  • Ecosystem Restoration: Upholding social responsibility, Epson SEA collaborated with local partners to recover over 1,400 kg of waste, including plastics and foam, through clean-up efforts across six SEA markets. Notably, Epson Indonesia partnered with WWF’s Trees for Life project to plant 200,000 trees across 300 hectares, directly benefiting 300 families and contributing to long-term ecosystem recovery.

Tan May Lin, Sustainability Task Force Leader for Epson Southeast Asia, emphasized that aligning global sustainability goals with regional priorities ensures the company can scale initiatives that make a meaningful impact. The report ultimately demonstrates Epson’s data-driven, holistic approach to achieving long-term sustainability across its operational, social, and environmental pillars.

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Midea Realigns Business Behind “Power of One” Strategy Prioritising Grassroots and Technological Leadership

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Midea, one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturers, recently hosted its first-ever dealer conference in the Asia-Pacific region, gathering 450 partners in Bali to announce a unified strategic vision: “Power of One”. This strategy is designed to accelerate Midea’s ambition of becoming the world’s No.1 smart home appliance company, setting a regional sales revenue target of USD 1.5 billion by 2028.

The conference went beyond showcasing new products, underscoring Midea’s commitment to reinforcing its local presence in key markets like Malaysia through tangible investments in service, training, and community engagement.

The “Power of One” Philosophy: Technology Meets Localisation

The “Power of One” vision is built upon three critical pillars, as outlined by Mr. Zeal Jiang, President of Midea Asia Pacific Region: technology leadership, local-for-local capabilities, and strong partnerships. This philosophy acknowledges that global scale must be underpinned by local relevance to successfully navigate the diverse APAC market.

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Midea has already established itself as a global leader, holding first-place rankings in nine categories certified by Euromonitor International, including Smart Home Appliances, Air Conditioners, and Microwaves. The company has invested USD 10 billion in R&D over the past five years and secured over 100,000 patents, demonstrating a commitment to innovation that extends from consumer products to intelligent industries.

In the immediate future, Midea Group is committing over CNY 50 billion (USD 6.96 billion) in the next three years toward frontier technologies like AI, new energy, and advanced robotics. This commitment is already bearing fruit, with milestones such as the debut of the humanoid robot MIRA.

Innovation Zones: Smarter, Sustainable Living

The conference showcased 150 products across five experiential innovation zones, translating Midea’s technical leadership into practical consumer benefits:

  • SMART MASTER: Appliances powered by AI-driven technologies for smart cooling and real-time air purification, all controllable through the Midea SmartHome App.
  • AI ECOMASTER: Energy-saving solutions that use AI-driven optimisations to reduce consumption by up to 30%, directly addressing rising electricity costs for consumers.
  • SPACE MASTER: Designs that leverage smart mechanical engineering to maximize capacity without expanding the physical footprint, ideal for modern, compact living.
  • Residential Air-Conditioners: Products built to withstand Asia’s humid climate using Prime Guard corrosion resistance technology for long-lasting performance.
  • Midea Building Technologies (MBT): Large-scale commercial solutions, including the VC MAX VRF and Magboost Apex chiller, designed for superior energy efficiency in corporate applications.

Strengthening Local Roots in Malaysia

For Malaysia, the “Power of One” vision translates into concrete action to elevate local service standards and community ties. Midea is reinforcing its after-sales support by implementing quarterly technical training sessions for local engineers, ensuring local expertise is aligned with global quality standards. This supports the use of the Midea Club Application across APAC, a platform that streamlines product installation, training, and warranty management for technicians.

The commitment extends to the community through ESG efforts. In Malaysia, Midea has supported flood relief efforts and fostered youth development through a partnership with Persatuan Badminton Negeri Kelantan. This local investment echoes regional efforts, such as the company’s support for coral restoration in Bali. As Mr. Mark Tam, Managing Director of Midea Malaysia, stated, the goal is to ensure Midea’s globally pioneering technologies also deliver direct, tangible benefits to Malaysian families and communities.

Lifestyle, News

CelcomDigi Goes Beyond Transactions with the New Unified CelcomDigi App

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CelcomDigi has officially marked a major milestone in its post-merger journey with the launch of the new CelcomDigi app. The in-house developed application replaces the familiar Celcom Life and MyDigi apps. It will unify services for over 20 million customers into a single, intuitive, and secure digital touchpoint. It’s also a combination of the best features from the Celcom Life and MyDigi Apps.

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The launch is the final and most critical piece in the unification of the Celcom and Digi brands. The unification of the brands is promising to deliver seamless, personalised digital experiences at scale. Acting Chief Executive Officer Albern Murty emphasised that the app is a representation of CelcomDigi’s commitment to being customer-obsessed, fusing the best of both previous platforms with new service features and integrated AI technology for support and security.

Built for Convenience, for Lifestyle, and to Delight

Shaped by insights from over 10 million customers and refined through feedback from 100,000 beta testers, the CelcomDigi app is designed around three key themes:

1. Everyday Convenience

This pillar focuses on eliminating common customer pain points. The Everything in one feature allows multiple lines and services to be managed seamlessly within a single interface, simplifying the often-complex process of handling family or business accounts. For prepaid customers, the Auto-Reload Magic feature ensures lines stay active and never run out of credit, guaranteeing uninterrupted usage.

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2. Digital Lifestyle that’s Built-in at your fingertips

The app moves beyond basic call and data management to integrate value-added digital services directly into the experience. Users now have direct access to world-class streaming Entertainment options, including special rates for Disney+ and Viu. Travel is also simplified with Roaming pre-booking, ensuring connectivity is instant upon arrival at the destination. Furthermore, the app includes built-in Security features like biometric sign-in and eKYC to ensure safer access.

3. Creating Delightful Moments

The app enhances customer engagement with rewards and gamified features. Users can get Always-on help through AI-RA, the app’s AI-powered support system. For fun, features like the Daily Streak challenge customers over seven days to unlock rewards, while the 3-2-1 Surprise offers free rewards every Wednesday. The For You feature personalises the entire experience by using AI to learn customer habits and usage, delivering tailored suggestions instead of generic deals.

Digital Safety with MobileSHIELD

In response to the rise of scams and online fraud, CelcomDigi has integrated robust digital safety tools directly into the app. A dedicated Safety page provides practical tools and insights to protect users online, and scam incidents can be reported quickly with just a tap.

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CelcomDigi is also including MobileSHIELD within the app for direct subscription, starting from just RM4/month. This affordable defence uses AI-powered protection against common threats:

  • Scam Protection: Actively blocks fake websites, malicious links, and suspicious SMS, filtering threats in the background.
  • ID Monitoring: Scans the web and dark web and instantly alerts users if their personal data (like emails or credit card details) has been leaked, allowing them to act fast.
  • Device Protection: Detects and blocks malware and risky applications, even those sideloaded onto Android devices.

This proactive step ensures that powerful cybersecurity tools are accessible to everyday users, reinforcing CelcomDigi’s commitment to creating a secure digital environment.

Availability

The new CelcomDigi app is available for download now on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. A native app for the Huawei AppGallery is also being developed by the team at CelcomDigi. This will be released at a later date.

Customers currently using the old Celcom Life and MyDigi apps are encouraged to switch immediately. The standalone Celcom Life and MyDigi aps will be discontinued on 31 December 2025.

To celebrate the launch of the new CelcomDigi app, the telco is offering special rewards for customers that make the jump to the new app:

  • 100GB Data Pass: A one-time high-speed data pass for only RM1, limited to the first 1 million purchases.
  • Special Streaming Rates: Discounted monthly prices for entertainment add-ons, including Disney+ (Basic) at RM12.90/month, Disney+ (Premium) at RM27.90/month, and Viu at RM3.90/month.
  • Free Roaming and IDD: Exclusive to postpaid customers, free roaming and IDD calls will be offered for 12 months.

These offers are valid on a first come first served basis or until 27 October 2025.

Lifestyle, Mobile

Amazon Launches Redesigned Kindle Scribes with Colour and AI

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The newest generation of Amazon Kindle devices marks a significant evolution, transforming the e-reader from a simple reading device into a full digital notebook and collaborative tool. Headlining the refresh are the redesigned Kindle Scribe and the groundbreaking Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, which introduces color e-ink to the note-taking lineup for the first time.

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This redesign is aimed directly at reducing friction for both avid readers and serious note-takers, ensuring the experience is faster, lighter, and more intuitive than ever before.

The physical design of the new Scribe lineup is completely reimagined. The devices are now incredibly thin, measuring just 5.4mm thick, and light, weighing only 400g—making them easier to hold for extended periods. This sleeker profile was achieved by engineering custom miniaturised LEDs and rearchitecting the entire display stack.

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All new Scribe models boast a larger 11-inch display with uniform, thin bezels, mirroring the proportions of a standard sheet of paper. Writing fidelity is a major focus: a new texture-moulded glass replaces the old anti-glare film to improve pen friction, while a rearchitected display stack reduces parallax, making the pen feel like it’s writing directly on the page.

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is the technical standout. It uses a custom Colorsoft display technology with a colour filter and nitride LEDs to produce soft, eye-friendly colours at 150ppi resolution for colour content, while maintaining a crisp 300ppi for black text. This allows users to annotate, draw, and see book covers in colour for the first time.

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Powering this experience is a new quad-core chip and additional RAM, delivering a promised 40% faster overall experience with quicker page turns and more responsive writing. The devices feature magnetically attaching pens and promise “weeks” of battery life.

The most significant software upgrades use AI to solve real-world reader problems, particularly for those who get distracted or read complex texts. These features are designed to be spoiler-free and contextual:

  • Story So Far: This AI-powered tool provides a quick, summary-style synopsis of the book up to the reader’s current page, making it effortless to jump back into a long novel after a break without rereading chapters.
  • Ask This Book: This feature allows users to highlight any passage and ask natural language questions (e.g., “What is this character’s motive?”) and receive immediate, spoiler-free answers based only on the text they have already consumed.
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For productivity, the devices are newly useful with built-in support for Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. Furthermore, a new AI-powered search allows users to search notes naturally across notebooks, receiving summaries and insights, and soon, the ability to converse with Alexa+ about their annotations.

Pricing & Availability

The new Kindle Scribe lineup will be available in the United States later this year.

Using the latest available exchange rate (1 USD ≈ 4.21 MYR), the starting prices are as follows:

DeviceUSD PriceMalaysian Ringgit (RM) PriceKey Colourways
Kindle Scribe (Entry-level, No Front Light)$429.99RM1,811Graphite
Kindle Scribe (Standard, with Front Light)$499.99RM2,106Graphite
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (32GB)$629.99RM2,653Fig, Graphite
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (64GB)$679.99RM2,865Fig, Graphite

The standard Kindle Scribe will ship on December 4. The AI-powered reading features (Story So Far, Ask This Book) will roll out to the Kindle iOS app in late 2025 and to Kindle e-readers in early 2026.

Business, Gaming

Discord Users, Your Data May Have Been Compromised…. Again

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Discord, the popular voice, video, and text communication platform, has disclosed a security incident stemming from the compromise of one of its third-party customer service providers. The breach, which was part of an apparent extortion attempt, did not affect Discord’s core systems directly, but exposed sensitive data from a limited number of users who had previously contacted the company’s Customer Support or Trust & Safety teams.

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This incident highlights the pervasive security risk posed by external vendors who handle sensitive customer information, even when a company’s internal infrastructure remains secure.

The Scope of the Compromise

The unauthorized party gained access to the third-party provider’s support ticketing system, resulting in the exposure of several categories of user data. Discord has emphasized that the data stolen was confined to interactions with customer support agents.

The compromised information may include:

  • Identity and Contact Details: Name, Discord username, email address, and other contact details provided to customer support.
  • Network Information: User IP addresses.
  • Support Records: The full contents of messages exchanged with customer service agents.
  • Financial Data (Limited): Limited billing information, such as the payment type, the last four digits of credit card numbers, and purchase history associated with the account.
  • Highly Sensitive Documents: A small number of government-issued photo IDs (e.g., driver’s licenses and passports) from users who had submitted the documents to appeal age determination decisions.

Discord has confirmed that critical security elements remain untouched. Full credit card numbers, CCV codes, user passwords, and authentication data were not impacted by the breach. Furthermore, no messages or activity outside of the compromised customer support conversations were accessed.

Response and Practical Advice for Users

Upon discovery, Discord took immediate and decisive technical action: it instantly revoked the third-party provider’s access to its ticketing system to stop any further unauthorized activity. The company has launched an internal investigation, engaged a computer forensics firm, and is cooperating with law enforcement. Discord has also notified relevant data protection authorities.

Discord has begun notifying all affected users directly via email, specifically indicating if their government-issued ID documents may have been accessed.

While passwords are secure, the exposure of email addresses, IP addresses, and personal details creates a heightened risk of phishing and social engineering attacks. Users are strongly advised to remain vigilant regarding any unsolicited communication, especially those purporting to be from Discord, as scammers might use the stolen details to personalize messages and make them appear more convincing. Discord emphasizes that its staff will never contact users by phone or request personal information or payment for support-related matters. Users should report suspicious activity immediately.

Gaming

UNFAIL in PUBG Mobile’s New PvP Mode

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The world of PUBG MOBILE has just fundamentally changed, moving beyond the familiar 100-player battle royale formula with the launch of UNFAIL, its first asymmetrical Player-vs-Player (PVP) mode. Following a successful preview, this thrilling new format pits one powerful Predator against four desperate Survivors in a tense game of pursuit and escape. Available now, UNFAIL injects elements of horror, teamwork, and quick thinking into the classic PUBG MOBILE experience.

The Hunt Begins: Predator vs. Survivors

UNFAIL takes place within the reimagined and abandoned nuclear power plant of Mylta Power on the Erangel map. Years after a leak, the plant is now overgrown and shrouded in tension, serving as the perfect arena for this 1v4 showdown.

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The core mission is simple yet perilous:

  • Survivors: Must work together to activate five terminals scattered across the map to open the final exit gates and escape.
  • Predator: Wins by eliminating all four Survivors or preventing enough of them from escaping before the time runs out.

The mode immediately flips the script on traditional PUBG MOBILE gameplay, emphasizing strategic cooperation and movement over pure gun skill.

The Power of the Predator and Survivor Ingenuity

The lone Predator is a mutated electrician equipped with a formidable arsenal of signature skills designed to stalk and overwhelm the Survivors. These abilities completely alter the flow of pursuit:

  • Signature Skills: The Predator can pull in opponents with a hook attack, slow their movement with invisible traps that explode upon contact, and use a Stealth Mode to turn invisible for temporary, silent ambushes.
  • Elimination: Eliminating a Survivor is not instantaneous; the Predator must capture and finish a downed opponent, giving teammates tense opportunities for a clutch rescue.

Survivors are not defenseless, relying on teamwork and the dynamic environment. The map is packed with interactive objects that can be used to break line of sight and buy precious seconds:

  • Interactive Objects: Survivors can take cover behind flipping pallets to briefly stun the Predator, hide in distribution boxes for a stealthy escape, or use fire extinguishers to obscure the Predator’s vision with smoke.
  • Specialized Items: Collectible items found in the environment, like Jet Gauntlets (for speed boosts after vaulting), AEDs (for faster rescues), and Wrenches (for quicker terminal repairs), reward coordinated efforts.
  • Psychological Edge: The mode introduces a directional ECG-inspired heart rate display for Survivors. A sudden spike in this heart rate indicator provides a critical non-visual warning that the Predator is approaching, adding intense psychological tension to every chase.

The scoring system tracks both individual and team performance, with a win condition that demands group effort: the Survivor faction only wins if three or more players successfully escape. This makes every action, from activating a terminal to rescuing a downed teammate, a high-stakes, collective encounter.

The PUBG MOBILE UNFAIL mode is available now, delivering a thrilling pursuit-and-escape challenge that dramatically expands the game’s competitive possibilities.

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Disney+ Hotstar Dropping the “Hotstar” in Malaysia

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Remember the saying, “Drop it like it’s hot”? Well, Disney is taking it to heart in a massive rebranding of its streaming platform. Disney+ Hotstar is officially dropping the “Hotstar” branding to become simply Disney+. This name change takes effect on October 9, 2025.

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The rebranding is part of The Walt Disney Company’s broader global strategy to streamline its streaming services and unify its consumer-facing brand under a single, globally recognisable banner. This rebrand is being implemented across several Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines, following the earlier merger of Disney+ Hotstar in India with JioCinema to form JioHotstar.

Hulu Replaces Star for General Entertainment

While the name is shrinking, the content is expanding and reorganising. The key change for Malaysian subscribers lies in the rebranding of the Star content hub. Beginning October 9, the general entertainment content will be found under the banner of Hulu—Disney’s widely recognised U.S. streaming brand. This move comes after a similar move in the US to unite Disney+ and Hulu.

Subscribers can expect an immediate and continued flow of international content under the new Hulu tile, including critically acclaimed global hits such as Grey’s Anatomy, Modern Family, and Shōgun, alongside a continued strong investment in popular Korean and Japanese content like Tempest, Nine Puzzles, and Gannibal. The shift is designed to allow subscribers to better enjoy and explore Disney+’s bigger content library, with the Hulu tile adopting the recognisable green colour.

Vineet Puri, Vice President and General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, affirmed that with Hulu as the new general entertainment brand, Disney+ will continue to deliver unparalleled storytelling to fans in Malaysia.

Pricing Remain Consistent (…for now)

For existing subscribers, the transition is expected to be seamless and purely cosmetic, focusing primarily on the name and the content tiles. Aside from the branding shift and expanded catalog, nothing else changes for subscribers. The infrastructure behind the service will remain the same for the time being, meaning the back-end platform structure stays consistent.

The subscription pricing will also remain unchanged following the October 9 rebrand. The streaming service will still be available at the existing tiers: RM24.90 per month for the Basic plan and RM39.90 per month for Premium, with quarterly and annual payment options also available. This aligns with Disney’s global strategy of unifying its platforms under more recognizable banners while enhancing regional offerings and ensuring a consistent viewer experience.

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Open AI to Deploy up to 6GW of AMD Instinct GPUs for Next Generation AI Infrastructure

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AMD and OpenAI have forged a landmark strategic partnership, announcing a massive deployment of AMD’s next-generation GPUs intended to power OpenAI’s rapidly expanding AI infrastructure. This multi-year, multi-generational agreement is not just a hardware supply deal; it fundamentally repositions AMD as a core strategic compute partner to OpenAI and aims to diversify the entire AI ecosystem, which has long relied on a single dominant supplier.

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The sheer scale of the commitment is unprecedented: OpenAI plans to deploy up to six gigawatts (GW) of AMD Instinct GPUs to power its next-generation AI infrastructure. To put this immense compute power into perspective for the layperson, six gigawatts is roughly equivalent to the energy consumption of five million U.S. households.

The Technical Roadmap: Scaling to Massive Compute

The partnership is built on a clear, multi-generational hardware roadmap. The initial phase of deployment will begin in the second half of 2026, featuring the debut of AMD’s cutting-edge Instinct MI450 series GPUs. The first physical rollout will be a massive one-gigawatt (1GW) cluster powered by these new accelerators. The agreement will then systematically scale up to the full six-gigawatt capacity across future generations of AMD’s rack-scale AI solutions.

For AMD, this commitment validates years of research and development in its Instinct GPU roadmap and its open-source ROCm software platform. For OpenAI, the partnership represents a critical strategic move, securing a long-term, diverse supply of the high-performance computing power required to advance its generative AI models, such as ChatGPT, and enable the development of increasingly complex systems.

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As Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, stated, this alliance is a “major step in building the compute capacity needed to realize AI’s full potential,” and AMD’s hardware leadership will allow them to “accelerate progress and bring the benefits of advanced AI to everyone faster”.

The Practical Impact: Revenue and Collaboration

The collaboration is much deeper than a standard vendor-client relationship; it involves a significant sharing of technical expertise. Both companies will work together to optimize their product roadmaps, with OpenAI’s experience in deploying large language models (LLMs) directly influencing AMD’s future chip design, system architecture, and the refinement of its ROCm software stack. This deep integration is essential for closing the gap with incumbent providers and fostering a true multi-vendor ecosystem in AI hardware.

Financially, the deal is transformative for AMD. The company expects the agreement to generate tens of billions of dollars in revenue over time. To further align strategic interests, AMD has issued OpenAI a warrant to acquire up to 160 million shares of AMD common stock at a symbolic price. This warrant is highly performance-based, vesting in stages as the companies reach specific deployment milestones—from the initial 1GW deployment up to the full 6GW—and as AMD achieves certain share-price targets.

This innovative financial structure creates a powerful incentive for both parties: OpenAI is now invested in AMD’s profitable growth, and AMD is strongly incentivized to deliver on its ambitious AI compute promises at hyperscale. Ultimately, this partnership is a defining moment for the AI infrastructure market, validating AMD’s technological capabilities and setting the stage for a new, competitive era in high-performance computing.