January 9, 2025
Tech News
OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 13 in Malaysia, priced at RM4,399. The phone boasts a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a triple 50MP Hasselblad camera setup, and a 6,000mAh battery. Customers can pre-order the device until January 10, 2025, and early buyers will receive complimentary gifts worth RM547.
Apple has addressed privacy concerns regarding Siri following a $95 million class action lawsuit settlement. The tech giant clarified that it has never sold Siri data or used it for marketing purposes. Apple stated that it only retains audio recordings if users opt in to improve Siri, denying allegations of recording private conversations without consent.
Electric vehicle registrations in Malaysia exceeded 20,000 units in 2024, marking significant growth compared to previous years. BYD leads the market with a 38% share, followed by Tesla and BMW. The surge in EV registrations is attributed to growing consumer interest and favorable government policies, with projections indicating continued growth in 2025.
Microsoft has announced a $3 billion investment in India over the next two years, with a focus on AI and cloud infrastructure, including new data centers. The investment aims to bolster India’s AI ecosystem, with partnerships across various sectors to promote AI adoption and training initiatives.
Tech Explained
Snapdragon 8 Elite processor – The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is a high-performance system-on-chip developed by Qualcomm for mobile devices, known for its advanced processing capabilities.
Hasselblad camera setup – Hasselblad is a renowned Swedish manufacturer of medium format cameras and lenses, known for their exceptional image quality and precision engineering.
Electric vehicle (EV) – Electric vehicles are automobiles powered by electric motors, using rechargeable batteries as their energy source instead of traditional internal combustion engines.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) – AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving, commonly used in various technological applications.
Cloud infrastructure – Cloud infrastructure refers to the hardware and software components, such as servers, storage, and networking resources, required to support cloud computing services.
