OPPO Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia have officially unveiled Rediscovering Malaysia Through the Lens, a photography initiative aimed at rediscovering untapped destinations in Malaysia that are worth exploring for both tourists and locals alike.

Whether it’s a destination or an intangible cultural heritage, these beautiful hidden gems will be showcased through the lens of OPPO Studio.

The campaign is a local adaptation of OPPO’s continued commitment to visual storytelling and cultural documentation in Culture in a Shot, and it marks another significant effort in the brand’s local efforts in leveraging technology to amplify Malaysia’s position as a premier travel destination.

The campaign was officially formalised as part of under the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, with the presence of senior representatives, Monica Chin, Chief Marketing Officer of OPPO Malaysia, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, and Deputy
Director of the Corporate Communications Division at Tourism Malaysia, Norshariza
Mohd Saad.

“Every picture tells a story, and Malaysia – a country that has long stood at the crossroads of culture – has no shortage of places worth seeing. At OPPO, we believe in the power of imaging to preserve culture and bring destinations to life.

“With the help of Tourism Malaysia, we are proud to be able to photograph the stories, places, and the natural beauty of this country, and hope to inspire the world to experience Malaysia for themselves,” said Monica Chin, Chief Marketing Officer, OPPO Malaysia.

The campaign launches with a dedicated Photowalk Trip to Kelantan, organised with Tourism Malaysia, where photographers and creators will go on a journey to document some of the state’s most striking natural scenery — including Jelawang Waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Southeast Asia.

The expedition marks the first chapter of a year-long series of photography journeys across Malaysia, with the OPPO Find X9 Ultra serving as the primary imaging tool throughout.

TP-Link, the world’s leading provider of networking devices and smart home solutions, will officially open its first flagship store in Malaysia on Friday, 22 May 2026.

Located at Mid Valley Megamall, the store marks a significant step in the brand’s local expansion – offering consumers and businesses a dedicated space to discover, experience, and interact with TP- Link’s full ecosystem of connected technologies.

The launch comes at a time of growing demand across Malaysia for integrated smart home systems, high-performance networking, and intelligent surveillance solutions. Mid Valley Megamall was chosen deliberately: the location serves both household consumers visiting the mall and the business communities based in surrounding office towers, making it a natural touchpoint for TP-Link’s residential and commercial product lines alike.

“Malaysia is one of the most exciting markets in the region right now – consumers here are sophisticated, businesses are scaling fast, and the appetite for smarter technology is real. We wanted our first flagship to reflect that energy, and Mid Valley felt like the right place to start that conversation,” said Hugo Cai, Regional Director of TP-Link Malaysia.

At the heart of the store is a hands-on experience designed to show how connected technology fits into daily life. Visitors can interact with TP-Link’s latest Wi-Fi 7 solutions – engineered for faster speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity – as well as the Tapo range of smart home and surveillance products, including advanced dual-lens AI cameras for enhanced home monitoring and automation.

For business visitors, the store also showcases Omada and VIGI solutions, which combine enterprise-grade networking and surveillance into a unified management ecosystem – addressing the connectivity, operational, and security needs of modern businesses of all sizes.

Beyond retail, the flagship store is designed to serve as a discovery and learning hub, where consumers can engage with the latest in connected technology through immersive demonstrations and real-world scenarios.

To mark the grand opening, TP-Link will be offering a series of exclusive promotions, including discounts of up to 88% on selected products across its smart home and networking categories.

Featured products include the Deco Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 Series, Tapo Dual Lens Cameras as well as the Tapo Robot Vacuum RV50 Pro Omni. Customers who spend RM200 and above on the opening day will also stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes worth up to RM3,888.

The TP-Link Flagship Store in Mid Valley Megamall @ Second Floor, S-090 will be open daily from 10.00am to 10.00pm.

Joint study with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital demonstrates potential for early fainting detection using Galaxy Watch, paving the way for real-time warning systems
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that a joint clinical study with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in Korea has successfully validated the ability to predict vasovagal syncope (VVS) with high accuracy by utilizing biosignals obtained from Galaxy Watch6.

Vasovagal syncope occurs when a person’s heart rate and blood pressure drop abruptly due to factors like excessive stress, leading to a temporary loss of consciousness. While the fainting spell itself is typically not life-threatening, sudden falls can cause severe secondary injuries like fractures or concussions, making early prediction critically important for prevention.

“Up to 40% of people experience vasovagal syncope over their lifetime, with one-third experiencing recurrent episodes,” said Professor Junhwan Cho of the Department of Cardiology at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital.

“An early warning could give patients advance time to get into a safe position or call for help, which would dramatically reduce the incidence of secondary injuries.”

The joint research team, led by Professor Cho, conducted evaluations on 132 patients with suspected VVS symptoms during induced fainting tests. Using a Galaxy Watch equipped with a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, the team analyzed the watch’s heart rate variability (HRV) data with an AI algorithm.

The model successfully predicted impending fainting episodes up to five minutes in advance with 84.6 percent accuracy, at a clinically meaningful sensitivity of 90 percent and a specificity of 64 percent.

“This study is an example of how wearable technology can help shift healthcare from being designed for ‘post-care’ to a model of ‘preventive care,’” said Jongmin Choi, Head of Health R&D Group, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business, Samsung Electronics.

“We are committed to driving technological innovation that empowers our users to lead healthier everyday lives.”

The research findings were published in Volume 7, Issue 4 of “European Heart Journal – Digital Health,” a leading medical journal, and they represent the world’s first study to successfully demonstrate the potential for a commercial smartwatch to provide early prediction of syncope.

Samsung plans to further advance the health monitoring capabilities of its wearable portfolio and expand collaboration with leading medical institutions. Through these efforts, the company aims to lead the digital health industry and accelerate the implementation of personalized, preventive health solutions.

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Samsung Electronics recently announced that it has earned a total of 16 awards, including Best of the Best honors for the OLED TV S95H and the Bespoke AI Laundry series, at the Red Dot Design Award demonstrating the company’s leading design competitiveness.

This achievement is particularly significant, as the winning products were those that embody
Samsung’s new design strategy, “Expressive Design.”

“Expressive Design is our way of putting people at the center, celebrating their identity, emotions and diversity,” said Mauro Porcini, President and Chief Design Officer (CDO) of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics.

“We design not only to function, but to create meaning and connection. Our ambition is to enrich people’s lives through experiences that are both purposeful and deeply human.”

The Red Dot Design Award is widely recognized as one of the world’s top design honors. Established in 1955 and organized by German organization Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, the award recognizes excellence across three categories: Product Design, Design Concept and Brands & Communication Design.

The S95H stands out for its distinctive FloatLayer design, which combines an ultra-thin OLED display with a luxurious metal plate to create a layered concept in which a slim OLED screen is placed over a bold metallic surface.

The result is a new category of premium art frame design that makes the OLED screen appear as if it is floating in front of the metallic silver frame, confidently highlighting the presence of metal and producing a striking visual effect.

The vivid contrast enhances the sense of immersion, while the minimalist silver metal frame seamlessly integrates into interior spaces to resemble a refined piece of wall art.

soundcore, Anker Innovations smart audio brand and the world’s No.1 wireless headphone brand, has spent the past 15 years pursuing ultimate innovation in audio experience, supported by the confidence of an 18-month warranty.

It is now preparing to unveil an exciting new milestone for the brand with the upcoming launch of its all-new flagship true wireless earbuds.

While full product details remain under wraps, the new flagship earbuds are expected to
introduce breakthrough advancements designed to enhance how users listen, communicate
and interact with their devices.

The launch also reflects soundcore’s growing focus on strengthening its presence in the premium and flagship true wireless stereo (TWS) category as demand continues to grow for smarter and more adaptive personal audio devices that seamlessly fit into everyday lifestyles.

At the core of this next-generation innovation is ANKER Thus™ is the world’s first neural-net
compute-in-memory AI audio chip, engineered to redefine on-device audio intelligence. By
integrating CPU and memory architecture, Thus™ delivers 150 times the computing power
for faster, smarter and more efficient performance.

In audio, this technology matters because it enables significant real-world improvements like Clear Calls in noisy environments, more adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, enhanced Voice Control capabilities, Signature Sound performance and greater efficiency for longer.