Smartphones

Trump’s new tariffs test Apple’s global supply chain

The iPhone maker spent years trying to move production of some products out of China to avoid tariffs. But now that may not matter.

Technology

How Malaysia’s data centres became the engine powering China’s AI ambitions

China's tech giants are rushing to build data centres in Malaysia, which offers cheap energy and access to cutting-edge chips.

Social media

After briefly disappearing, TikTok went back to normal. Or did it?

TikTok's future is in limbo as another deadline looms. For some users, nothing has been the same since those 14 hours in January anyway.

Social media

Japanese student gains 32 million views as only one to dig up eight-year-old time capsule

Young man feels let down that his ex-classmates and teacher forgot their promise to return.

Social media

Amazon's last-minute bid for TikTok comes as a US ban on the platform is set to take effect Saturday

Amazon has put in a bid to purchase TikTok, a Trump administration official said Wednesday, in an eleventh-hour pitch as a US ban on the platform is set to go into effect April 5.

Console

Nintendo Switch 2 set for July-Sept release in Malaysia, consumers debate local pricing

Earlier, the company announced that the latest Switch model will be available on June 5, starting at US$449.99 (RM2,011).

Cybersecurity

North Korean IT warriors increasingly target Europe, Google says

North Korean IT workers are increasingly posing as remote freelancers from other countries to infiltrate companies in Europe, putting organisations at risk of espionage, data theft and disruption. 

Mobile apps

Report: Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok

Amazon has made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner, the New York Times reported on April 2.

AI

Could children under 13 soon get their own AI chatbot?

Google could soon extend access to its Gemini generative artificial intelligence chatbot to children. Currently reserved for users over the age of 13, Gemini is reportedly being adapted to meet the needs of younger users.

Technology

Oracle tells clients of second recent hack, log-in data stolen, Bloomberg News reports

(Reuters) -Oracle has told customers that a hacker broke into a computer system and stole old client log-in credential, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Technology

Meta CEO Zuckerberg lobbies Trump to avoid antitrust trial, WSJ reports

(Reuters) -Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is lobbying U.S. President Donald Trump to agree to a settlement that would prevent the company from facing an antitrust trial later this month, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Technology

Siemens to acquire Dotmatics in $5.1 billion deal in Life Science portfolio push

(Reuters) -Siemens AG said on Wednesday it will acquire U.S.-based Dotmatics for $5.1 billion from private equity firm Insight Partners to strengthen its Life Sciences portfolio.

Technology

Amazon targets April 9 launch of first Kuiper internet satellites

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Amazon.com said on Wednesday it plans to launch the first 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper internet network next week, pinning down a long-awaited start to the company's plan to deploy a massive constellation that will rival Elon Musk's Starlink system.

Technology

OnlyFans founder, crypto foundation submit late-stage bid to buy TikTok

A startup run by Tim Stokely, founder of adult content social media site OnlyFans, has partnered with a cryptocurrency foundation to submit a late-stage plan to acquire short video app TikTok from Chinese owner ByteDance, the two said on Wednesday.

Technology

Google Gemini executive Sissie Hsiao to step down

(Reuters) - Alphabet's Google is replacing Sissie Hsiao, who led the development of the artificial intelligence chatbot Bard, now known as Gemini, the company told staff in its AI division on Wednesday.

Console

Nintendo’s Switch 2 priced at US$450 for June 5 launch

Nintendo Co will release its new Switch 2 console on June 5, seeking to keep the No. 1 spot in video-game devices with a new version of the top-selling model it introduced in 2017.

Technology

Amazon bids to buy TikTok as deadline looms, U.S. administration official says

(Reuters) - Amazon.com has put in a last-minute bid to buy TikTok, a U.S. administration official said on Wednesday, just days ahead of an April 5 deadline for the short-form video app to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the country.

Technology

New AI benchmarks test speed of running AI applications

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence group MLCommons unveiled two new benchmarks that it said can help determine how quickly top-of-the-line hardware and software can run AI applications.

Technology

Netflix enhances language options on TV to attract global viewers

(Reuters) -Netflix on Wednesday rolled out enhanced language options for television viewers, allowing users to select from the full list of available subtitles and dubbing languages for any title.

Technology

Meta signs multi-year partnership with UFC

(Reuters) - Meta Platforms has signed a multi-year deal to become the first "official fan technology partner" of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), whose CEO was elected to the Facebook-parent's board in January.