Indonesia bans sales of Google smartphones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Indonesia blocks Google Pixel sales as the phones don't meet the rule requiring 40 pct of components to be locally manufactured.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Google launches enhanced Pixel phones in bid to leverage AI tech
The upgrades include a Pixel-only feature that lets users search for information stored in screenshots.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Google bets on India with Pixel smartphone manufacturing
Google counts India as a key growth market, where most smartphones run on its Android ecosystem.
Thu Oct 19 2023
From pixels to pails, crowdfunded wells quench thirst in Senegal's drylands
Water scarcity is so acute at this time of year that many communities face a dire choice: water your farms or quench you thirst.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Do pixels have a taste?
Coca-Cola decides to bring into our world a drink that the brand had originally created for the video game "Fortnite."
Sat Apr 09 2022
Pricey pixels: Why people spend fortunes on NFT art
Malaysian artist Mumu says it is a varied landscape.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Google bets anew on smartphones, pays $1.1 billion for HTC's Pixel division
The all-cash deal will see Google gain 2,000 HTC employees, roughly equivalent to one fifth of the Taiwanese firm's total workforce.
Thu Sep 21 2017
KATSANA signs MoU to drive forward Usage-based Insurance
Today, three insurance companies have paved the way to boost adoption of UBI in Malaysia.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Google brings technology home with new product line-up
With smartphones, a virtual reality headset, an intelligent personal assistant and a WiFi router, Google unveiled a whole host of handy new products for around the home at its latest major conference.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Google unveils its Pixel smartphone and VR headset
Alphabet Inc's Google on 4 October, 2016 announced a new "Pixel" smartphone and a suite of new consumer electronics products.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Google phones target Apple but could leave Samsung vulnerable
Google's product launch on Tuesday was as much a jab at Apple Incs iPhone as a sales pitch for its new Pixel phones, with executives from the company taking shots at their competitor at every turn.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Google takes on Apple, Amazon with new hardware push
Google on Tuesday announced a new "Pixel" smartphone and a suite of new consumer electronics products for the home.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Google launches Pixel smartphone in hardware push
Google on Tuesday unveiled its new Pixel smartphone with artificial intelligence built in as it directly takes on the iPhone with its own branded, premium-priced handset.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Google moves into hardware production with smartphone, other devices
Software giant Google is beginning an aggressive foray into hardware production with the launch Tuesday of a smartphone and other devices.
Tue Oct 04 2016
'Fifty Shades' and 'Pixels' among Razzies 'worst film' nominees
Razzies Awards on Wednesday named "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "Pixels" among the top nominees, while Sylvester Stallone was honored with a redemption.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024