LG Electronics (LG) is rolling out its new UltraGear evo™ GM9 5K gaming monitor (model 27GM950B) powered by Hyper Mini LED technology.

First unveiled at CES 2026, the 27GM950B reinforces LG’s commitment to delivering high-performance gaming monitors combining next-gen display technology with advanced gaming features.

LG’s latest UltraGear evo™ model meets growing demand for 5K gaming monitors offering precise, dynamic visuals. The 5K resolution (5,120 x 2,880) comes together with the company’s Hyper Mini LED technology to supply greater clarity, depth and realism, making gameplay more immersive and lifelike.

Hyper Mini LED Innovation Unlocks Brighter and Sharper Gaming Visuals and Advanced Anti-Blooming Performance

LG’s Hyper Mini LED technology employs an advanced architecture with numerous local dimming zones to provide precise light control – enabling ultra-high brightness and advanced anti-blooming performance.

Powered by Hyper Mini LED technology, the UltraGear evo™ GM9 boasts VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 certification and peak brightness of 1,250 nits. The new gaming monitor enhances detail and contrast for sharper, dynamic visuals, helping gamers to clearly see critical in-game elements even when the gameplay is at its most intense.

Whether it is a graphically demanding AAA title or an action-packed shooter, LG’s new Hyper Mini LED technology elevates the gaming experience. Its robust brightness shines in the moments that matter most – from intense explosion scenes that surge with raw, visceral energy to starry night skies where crisp highlights emerge from deep, inky blacks.

LG’s UltraGear evo™ 5K Hyper Mini LED gaming monitor is engineered to minimise the gap between the panel and the LED backlight. This reduces light leakage and achieves a strong anti-blooming performance, suppressing the visual artifacts that can sometimes impact high-resolution Mini LED displays.

With this refined technology onboard, the 27GM950B has secured TÜV Rheinland’s Anti Blooming certification, which verifies the ability to minimise the halo effect. Powered by this technology, LG’s Hyper Mini LED monitor delivers clean, crisp visuals with accurate blacks and vivid contrast.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics is turning up the excitement this 5.5 season with the launch of its Samsung Syok Deals Campaign — a limited-time event designed to deliver even bigger value for Malaysians ready to upgrade their Galaxy devices.

Happening from 4 May to 7 May, the campaign unlocks rebates of up to RM900 on selected Galaxy devices, making it one of the most rewarding windows yet to step into the Galaxy ecosystem.

Available on a first come, first served basis while stocks last, this is a timely opportunity to secure more for less.

Double the Date, Double the Value
In the spirit of 5.5, Samsung is doubling down on value — offering greater savings across a range of Galaxy innovations designed for work, play and everything in between.

From powerful tablets that support seamless multitasking to wearables that keep up with your everyday routine, the Galaxy line-up is built to enhance how you live, connect and stay productive — now at even more compelling prices.

Customers who purchase from participating stores during the campaign period will be eligible to enjoy rebates of up to RM900, bringing premium Galaxy experiences within even closer reach.

5.5 Flash Sale: Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
For those ready to move fast, Samsung is dropping an exclusive Flash Sale daily from 5 th – 7 th May 2026, 8PM onwards — and it’s strictly while stocks last.

Happening only on the Samsung Online Store and Samsung Shop App, this high-energy drop will be hosted via Live Commerce, where exclusive discount codes are revealed during the session — meaning you’ll need to tune in to unlock the deals.

Expect up to 50% off on selected devices, including:
1. Galaxy Tab S10+ (WiFi, 256GB)
 From RM4,699 → RM2,349.50
2. Galaxy Buds Core
 From RM199 → RM99.50
With extremely limited quantities, this is a blink-and-you-miss-it moment — built for the fastest fingers.

Shop Across Malaysia, Online and In-Store
The Samsung Syok Deals Campaign is available across Participating Stores nationwide, giving customers the flexibility to shop anytime, anywhere:
 Samsung Online Store and Samsung Shop App
 All Samsung Experience Stores (SES)
 Authorized Samsung retailers (SPS)
 Leading partners including SenHeng, senQ, Urban Republic, Best Denki, Courts Malaysia and Harvey Norman
 Samsung Authorized Online Flagship Stores on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok

Availability may vary by store, and customers are encouraged to check in advance to secure their preferred models.

Campaign Highlights at a Glance
1. Double Day Promotion Period: 4 – 7 May 2026
 Offers: Rebates of up to RM900 on selected Galaxy devices
 Availability: Nationwide at participating online and retail stores
2. Flash Sale: Daily at 8pm from 5-7 May 2026, and on S.com/ShopApp Live Commerce ONLY
 Flash Deals: Up to 50% off selected products

With bigger savings, limited quantities and strong demand expected, the Samsung Syok Deals Campaign is set to be one of the most exciting 5.5 shopping moments yet. For more information on the Samsung Syok Deals Campaign, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/eco-mega-sale/

HONOR Malaysia is thrilled to announce the inaugural Magic Stories Awards 2026, alongside an exciting nationwide photography workshop tour aimed to showcase the nation’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant everyday stories to a global audience. This initiative empowers photographers to capture the magic of Malaysia through HONOR’s smartphones.

Both the awards and photography tour are a cornerstone of the brand’s support for the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, bringing together content creation, community engagement and cutting-edge technology to elevate Malaysia as leading travel destination.

HONOR Magic Stories Awards 2026 – HONOR Flagship Devices Await 21 Outstanding Winning Photographers 

The HONOR Magic Stories Awards 2026 invites Malaysians to capture and share compelling visual stories of the country across six themes: cityscape, people and culture, nature, food, hidden gems and animals.

A total of 21 winners will be recognised across multiple award categories, celebrating creativity and storytelling through mobile photography. The top honour, Photographer of the Year, will receive a flagship foldable smartphone, while two winners in the Master of Photography category will each be awarded the HONOR Magic8 Pro.

Three winners will be recognised as Prestigious Photographers and receive the HONOR 600 Pro, alongside 15 HONORable Photographers who will each receive the HONOR 600.

Submissions are open from 27 April to 15 September 2026, with winners to be announced in October 2026. All entries must be captured using HONOR smartphones, reinforcing the brand’s focus on advancing mobile photography as a creative medium.

Winning entries will be showcased through HONOR exhibitions, selected shopping malls nationwide and across the brand’s official social media platforms. In addition, selected winners will be fast-tracked to the finalist stage of the global HONOR Magic Stories Awards 2026, providing an opportunity for international recognition.

HONOR Magic Stories Photography Workshop – Highlighting the Beauty of Malaysia from 7 Destinations

Complementing the awards programme, the HONOR Magic Stories Photography Workshop will take place across multiple locations nationwide, offering mobile photography enthusiasts hands-on opportunities to capture Malaysia’s diverse landscapes, cultures and communities.

Running from 9 May to 11 July 2026, the workshop series will span 7 locations in six states, beginning at The Habitat Penang Hill with a focus on architecture and cityscape photography. Below are the tour location details:

Participants will explore diverse themes including culture, nature and portrait photography, while experiencing the flagship camera capabilities of the HONOR 600 Pro. Through this hands-on experience, participants will be empowered to interpret and share uniquely Malaysian stories through their own creative lenses.

The HONOR Magic Stories Photography Workshop is supported by CelcomDigi as the Official Connectivity Partner, ensuring providing participants with seamless and reliable high-speed connectivity to stay connected, create and share content easily throughout the campaign.

More details about the HONOR Magic Stories Awards 2026 are available at https://www.honor.com/my/magic-stories-awards/guide/ 

To join the HONOR Magic Stories Photography Workshop, please register at https://www.honor.com/my/magic-stories-awards/workshop/.

Buying a phone is a big decision, but missing this deal might be an even bigger one. Only from 4 to 7 May, you can get the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G for just RM1,799, down from RM2,699.

Before, saving RM500 is a huge deal. Now, it’s an even better deal because you can save ANOTHER RM400. That’s an incredible RM900 in savings. But be quick, this offer only lasts for FOUR DAYS ONLY.

At this price, you’re not just upgrading, you’re getting ahead. The Galaxy A57 5G packs 512GB of storage (double what you expect at this tier), giving you room for everything, photos, videos, work, life, without ever worrying about running out. With powerful, all-day performance and a camera that’s ready whenever you are, and you’ve got a device that punches far above its price.

And if you think that’s good, the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is also part of this limited-time price drop, with savings of up to RM400. Two standout devices. One short window.

This isn’t just a promotion, it’s a moment. A moment where great value meets a price that may not come back again. Act now. Because when it’s over, it’s over.

Buy the Galaxy A57 5G: https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a57-5g-awesome-navy-512gb-sm-a576bdbuxme/
Buy the Galaxy A37 5G: https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-lavender-256gb-sm-a376blvuxme/

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently announced that its “Coral in Focus” initiative, powered by Ocean Mode, an advanced camera feature on the newer Galaxy mobile phones, has received multiple awards for its contributions to coral reef conservation, including Gold in the “Best Sustainability or Conservation
Initiative” category at Engage for Good’s 2026 Halo Awards.

Additionally, “Coral in Focus,” a documentary tied to the initiative, received the Coastal and Island Culture
Award at the 23rd International Ocean Film Festival. Samsung was separately named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list for its work advancing mobile innovation in environmental research.

These recognitions reflect the impact of Samsung’s efforts to reverse the decline of coral reefs in partnership with U.S.-based nonprofit organization Seatrees and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego.

By bringing together Galaxy’s advanced image capturing capabilities, Seatrees’ community-driven restoration model and Scripps’ knowledge on marine science, Samsung is transforming Galaxy mobile phones into powerful tools for ocean conservation.

To help address this challenge, Samsung collaborated with Seatrees and Scripps to advance coral reef restoration across a growing network of sites in Costa Rica, Fiji, the Galápagos Islands, Indonesia and the United States.

Through the “Samsung x Seatrees: Bring Coral in Focus” initiative, partners and local communities are given Ocean Mode-equipped Galaxy devices and underwater housings to capture high-quality underwater imagery with Ocean Mode, which is then used to generate detailed 3D photogrammetric models.

This process improves how coral reefs are monitored and evaluated, resulting in critical insight into reef health and recovery. Together, Samsung, Seatrees and Scripps have driven meaningful impact across restoration sites.

To date, more than 20,000 coral fragments have been planted, and over 80 3D reef models have been built to support monitoring and research efforts.

OPPO, in partnership with Discovery, announced the launch of the third edition of its global initiative, Culture in a Shot. Marking the third year of this collaboration, the 2026 edition introduces the Filmmaker
Accelerator Program, designed to empower global creators.

Under the theme of this year “Meet Culture Anew, Make Your Moment,” the initiative continues to evolve as a global platform exploring how culture has evolved and lived in today’s world.

“Culture is not only something we inherit — it is something we actively shape through how we live, connect, and express ourselves,” said Ling Liu, OPPO Overseas CMO. “With Culture in a Shot, we aim to present culture as a living, evolving presence, and to enable more people to engage with it in their own ways.”

From Capturing Culture to Enabling Cultural Expression
Building on previous themes Portraits of Legacy and Celebrate the Moment, the theme of 2026 edition “Meet Culture Anew, Make Your Moment” turns toward culture as a living and evolving experience shaped through everyday moments of connection, creativity, and expression.

In an increasingly connected world, culture is no longer defined solely by heritage or geography. Across short-form video, fashion, food, and everyday interactions, a new generation is redefining how culture is expressed — not only preserving it but actively reshaping it through participation.