How I'm using this $13 smart plug to automate my house with voice commands
Imagine turning your holiday lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house or outdoors for cheap. This plug - now on sale - makes it happen.
The DIY era of smartwatches has begun - Google and Apple already have me hooked
Google's Create My Widget and Apple's new Shortcuts feature prove we're in a DIY era of automation.
Android 17 is out now, with a fresh Pixel Drop for June - here's what's new
You're getting productivity tricks, bubbles, new AI models, upgraded security, and more.
7 interesting Father's Day gifts and gadgets (that will arrive before Sunday)
Father's Day is this weekend, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.
The best early Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: Laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more
Beat the Prime Day rush: Walmart's massive rival sale is almost here, with great deals on 4K smart TVs, Apple tech, and laptops already live. Shop the best discounts.
I tried AnduinOS 2.0, and it may be the easiest way to ditch Windows for Linux
AnduinOS 2.0 is a speedy, private, Ubuntu-based Linux distro that's all about true distro engineering. And it's laid out like Windows 11.
Amazon just dropped this 55-inch QLED TV to under $300 - and I highly recommend it
Only $280 gets you a 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series with this great early Prime Day deal.
Beyond buildings, equipment: Upgrading Indonesia's regional healthcare
Tucked away and far from the country's main economic heartbeat, Lampung's West Pesisir District is rarely in ...
KDE Plasma 6.7 might be a point release - but it's packed with new features
The latest release of one of the finest desktop environments on the market is here, and there's plenty to be excited about.
Immutable Linux distros always frustrated me for one reason - until RakuOS
Immutable Linux is the future of OS security, but the current distributions do have one particular limitation that RakuOS has resolved.
Germany and Indonesia deepen trade and clean energy partnership
The German and Indonesian governments strengthened their partnership in trade, investment and sustainable energy ...
Cabinet secretary, Indian envoy discuss Modi's midyear visit
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya met with Indian Ambassador to Indonesia Shri Sandeep Chakravorty to discuss ...
How to prevent your Android phone keyboard from tracking you: 2 options
Your Android keyboard may be collecting more than you realize. Here are two ways to take back your privacy, but I only trust one.
I've been testing iOS 27, and these 5 overlooked features make even older iPhones better
Beyond the flashy new upgrades, iOS 27 has several lesser-known changes that also work on older iPhones.
15 of the best Prime Day laptop deals (I'd actually buy myself)
Prime Day is earlier this year, so I've rounded up some of the best early laptop deals live now, including the latest MacBooks and gaming laptops.
Linux 7.1 is here to end the Intel 486 CPU era - and do some serious legacy clean up
And say hello to much better NTFS support. Linux creator Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux 7.1.
3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful - and how
You can add YouTube, web browsing, and more to your car by sideloading apps.
I tested fast chargers with the best iPhone, Samsung, and OnePlus phones - and two surprised me
Phone makers love to advertise fast-charging speeds. I tested three flagship phones with OEM and Anker chargers to see what their claims really mean.
Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts planned attacks targeting White House UFC show, director says
The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later
Minister encourages social transformation in Islamic new year
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar reminded Muslims to commemorate the Islamic New Year of 1 Muharram 1448 ...
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sennheiser Momentum 5: I've tested both pairs for months, and this one wins
Sony's and Sennheiser's flagship headphones are objectively good, but how you plan to use them determines whether they're great.
5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region; no danger of tsunami
There have been no reports of damage or injuries from the temblor so far, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said
Indonesia targets 100 ecosystem work payment schemes in 2026
The Environment Ministry aims to expand Indonesias payment for ecosystem services (PES) program, locally ...
13 nations join Garut International Kite Festival in West Java
Thirteen countries, including Indonesia, are ready to participate in the kite festival to be held in Tepas Papandayan, ...
Steinmeier's visit signals a new phase in Indonesia-Germany ties
The visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Jakarta on June 15 extended far beyond the busy diplomatic ...
KP2MI monitors handling of Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan
The Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) is overseeing the handling of an incident involving a ...
Chainguard's new Athena coalition uses AI to fix open-source flaws - before attackers exploit them
Open-source security has a new AI problem. But Chainguard has a plan, and plenty of friends, to help
Indonesia pushes coastal slum upgrades for sustainable development
Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlements Fahri Hamzah emphasized the importance of upgrading slum areas, including ...
U.K.s Reeves says she hopes to avoid raising tax before next budget
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves also signalled a further uplift in defence spending in the government's Defence Investment Plan, due to be published before NATO's summit in July
7 cost-efficient ways I made my TV sound a lot better (no soundbar required)
Getting great sound from your TV doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. These are my expert-vetted audio tweaks.
I tested a Bluetooth tracker that leverages LoRa mesh networks to find things - and it's so accurate
Seeed Studio's SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card also doesn't use cell towers or Wi-Fi. Here's how.
Jakarta seeks Singapore investment for MRT expansion phases
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo met Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Singapore on Monday (June 15), ...
Get Audible for 3 months totally free - here's how
Audible's Prime Day deal is now live - and you'll be glad you tried it. Here's what to know.
President Donald in mid-July: U.S. Embassy
The announcement comes during a visit by the U.S. special presidential envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, to Baghdad
Peter Pellegrini to be Slovakias President as ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok concedes defeat
Mr. Pellegrini, 48, who favors a strong role for the State, heads the left-wing Hlas (Voice) party that finished third in the vote and joined a governing coalition with Mr. Fico and the ultranationalist Slovak National Party
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.
Taiwan fires rockets in Chinas direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill
The HIMARS was the centerpiece of the drill and after receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility
U.S.-Iran deal: Iranian FM Araghchi says end of war includes end of Israel's occupation of Lebanon
Iranian state television quoted the top official making the comment to foreign diplomats in a briefing. It did not air the remarks, but put them in an on-screen graphic
Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill
Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.
Indonesia's state banks urged to prioritize productive sectors
Indonesia's State-Owned Enterprises Regulatory Agency (BP BUMN) has designated manufacturing, natural resource ...
C Sulawesi launches emergency response after M6.7 quake hits Palu
Central Sulawesi Governor Anwar Hafid has ordered emergency response measures after a magnitude-6.7 tectonic earthquake ...
Maluku explores education, tourism cooperation with France
Maluku Governor Hendrik Lewerissa and French Ambassador to Indonesia Fabien Penone discussed strengthening cooperation ...
HIPMI backs deeper Indonesia-Germany trade and investment ties
The Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) underscored Germanys role as one of Indonesias ...
India seeks rare earth samples from Rosneft-owned Siberian deposit, source says
India is keen to study the mineral composition of the deposit before considering deeper engagement, said the source, who has knowledge of the matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity as the discussions are confidential
Moscow oil refinery damaged in Ukrainian drone attack: Mayor
The plant, Gazpromneft refinery, processed 11.6 million tonnes of oil, producing 2.9 million tonnes of petrol and 3.2 million tonnes of diesel in 2024
'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
BGN to fully audit free meal kitchens during school holidays
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will conduct a full audit on kitchens supplying meals forFree Nutritious Meal ...
European Union nears finish line on U.S. tariff deal
The biggest political forces in the Parliament including the largest, the conservative European People's Party, have all made it clear they will endorse the agreement
What is the B-52 bomber that crashed at a U.S. air base in California?
The B-52 bomber, capable of carrying a wide range of weapons including bombs and cruise missiles, has a wingspan of about 185 feet and a length of 159 feet
Tesla presented misleading Full Self-Driving safety data to European regulators
Regulators in other European countries have been inundated by drivers citing Teslas safety statistics and urging swift approval of FSD, emails showed
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake rattles Central Sulawesi's Palu
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Palu City in Central Sulawesi on Tuesday at 11:27 a.m. local time, the Indonesian ...
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for 'their own life and safety'
Iranian athletes and coaches are exempt from the travel ban Mr. Trump imposed against their country last June
PM Modi is expected to meet Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit
EU tech chief says Europe 'not a security risk' after U.S. AI order
Anthropic said Friday that the US Department of Commerce had ordered it to suspend its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models for ational security reasons
Indonesia studies prescribed burning to curb wildfires
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is studying the use of prescribed burning in certain ...
Prabowo reaffirms Indonesia's support for Palestine in call with Abbas
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's support for the Palestinian people during a phone conversation ...
Last Chance to Be a Part of K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026, Application Closes on June 17
-While most acceleration programs offer exposure,KSGC 2026delivers something harder to find: actual ...
Robot mowers aren't one-size-fits-all devices - many have overhyped specs you don't even need. Here's my advice after years of testing.
25,000 miles later, my favorite Apple CarPlay apps remain functional, reliable, and mostly free
I drove over 25,000 miles in the past year alone with CarPlay running in the background. These apps made every ride easy.
How to download the iOS 27 developer beta (and which iPhone models support it)
Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the overall iPhone user experience - here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.
6 Android Auto apps I wish I discovered sooner, because they make driving much easier
If you're only using Android Auto for basic navigation and music, you're missing out on some useful add-ons.
Your TV's RS-232 port is a seriously useful automation tool - how to unlock its full potential
The RS-232 serial port on your smart TV isn't just for professional diagnostics. Here's how to unlock it for more advanced programming.
5 best Prime Day Anker deals: Chargers, power stations, and more we recommend
Our editors love Anker products for their reliability and affordability - especially when they're on sale for Prime Day.
RefreshOS is a top contender for new Linux users - here's why
There are so many great Linux distributions that are perfectly suitable for new users, but RefreshOS is quickly rising to the top of my list.
Qatar backs Indonesias growth agenda with $4 billion commitment
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a courtesy call from Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, ...
Mental resilience key for Indonesian youth in facing AI era: Minister
Minister of Population and Family Development (BKKBN) Wihaji stated that mental resilience is the key for Indonesian ...
Solid-state vs. graphene heat dissipation: Why my portable battery of choice is easy
The Momax Q.Mag X is one of the more reliable wireless battery packs I've tried, thanks to its enhanced heat dissipation.
This curved Samsung monitor is perfect for a WFH setup - and it's on sale
Ahead of Prime Day, Samsung's highly rated 27-inch Essential S3 curved monitor has dropped back down to the lowest price of the year.
Container made it easy to run Linux on my MacBook - here's how I set it up
If you're looking to get into developing for Linux, but you prefer using a Mac as your developer tool of choice, there's a new command-line tool that you should definitely look into.
ANTARA, Xinhua explore expanding commercial cooperation
The state-owned company, ANTARA News Agency, is exploring expanding its media cooperation with the Chinese news agency, ...
Unand researcher develops breakthrough low-energy wastewater treatment
Zulkarnaini, a researcher and lecturer in the Environmental Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Andalas ...
7 ways AI can help with your Linux system management
AI does have its places, and one of them could be in helping you manage your Linux systems, be they desktops or servers.
Indonesia kicks off 2026 economic census
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has designated Southeast Sulawesi Province as the launch site for the simultaneous ...
G7 Summit 2026 begins in vian: Key leaders, dates, and venue details
World leaders have convened at vian-les-Bains, France, for the 52nd G7 Summit, amid heightened geopolitical tensions following a historic peace deal between the United States and Iran.
Android already has these 4 iOS 27 features - but I wish it'd steal these 2 next
If you're a believer in 'Android had it first,' wait until you see iOS 27.
WSL 3 makes staying on Windows easier, especially for developers building or running Linux-based AI, container, or dev workloads.
Google Maps vs. Waze: I've driven 100+ miles with the two best navigation apps - this one's better
Waze is ideal for quick reroutes and real-time alerts, while Google Maps offers deeper Gemini integration and more features. Here's my choice.
Minister proposes raising subsidized diesel quota for 2027
Indonesias energy minister proposed on Monday increasing the country's subsidized diesel quota to between ...
This 15-in-1 docking station did more than add ports - it finally brought order to my desk
The Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro has unique features that make it the centerpiece of a modern workstation.
Indonesia welcomes US-Iran peace agreement, urges de-escalation
Indonesia welcomed the reported peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran, while expressing urgent ...
I installed a $17 solar panel onto my doorbell camera, and it's easily my best smart home investment
I didn't think that this would work, but the EverExceed 5V solar panel has done wonders for my security cameras.
Foreign investors rush Into Indonesian stocks after market sell-off
Head of the Danantara Investment Management Agency, Rosan Roeslani, stated that a 40 percent correction in the ...
Steinmeier stresses Germany-Indonesia partnership amid world conflicts
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier emphasized the importance of the partnership between Germany and Indonesia ...
Why Anthropic suddenly pulled Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for everyone
Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 are gone. The reason? A US government directive.
I've reviewed every PDF editor out there - then I had ChatGPT build me a better one
The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it interact with your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely.
US investors lead rush for Danantara's debut $1.5 billion global bonds
BPI Danantara, Indonesias newly formed sovereign wealth fund, has reported strong international investor ...
Indonesia to host second Indonesia-Germany JEIC meeting this year
Indonesia is set to host the second Indonesia-Germany Joint Economic and Investment Committee (JEIC) meeting later this ...
How I used Airtable to audit and fix my food habits for $12/month - and it paid off big time
I turned my daily meal planning into a simple database system, reducing food stress, grocery confusion, and last-minute takeout temptations without counting calories, macros, or points.
Britain wins appeal that Palestine Action ban was unlawful
Palestine Action, which had increasingly targeted Israel-linked defence companies in Britain with a particular focus on Israel's largest defence firm Elbit Systems, was proscribed under terrorism laws last year
Pakistan will host signing ceremony of peace deal between U.S. and Iran in Switzerland: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the deal between the U.S. and Iran as a historic milestone of peace, hailing the new dawn that emerged as after three months and 16 days of tireless efforts
