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I spent a week with Sony's $3,500 Bravia TV - the True RGB display is the real deal

Outfitted with Sony's new Micro RGB panels, the Bravia 9 II is well on its way to usurping its OLED cousin's supremacy.

ZDNet 8 Jul 2026 5:30 am

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal for $1,230 off ahead of July Unpacked - how to qualify

Samsung Unpacked will take place later this month in London, and all eyes are on the Galaxy Glasses.

ZDNet 8 Jul 2026 4:30 am

Indonesia promotes mangrove restoration to heal environment

Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat is promoting a national ecological repentance initiative ...

Antara News 8 Jul 2026 2:12 am

Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India

England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

BBC 8 Jul 2026 1:15 am

Indonesia, India strengthen defense ties with BrahMos missile deal

Indonesia and India took a major step in strengthening their strategic defense partnership by announcing a high-profile ...

Antara News 8 Jul 2026 12:27 am

Your Windows 11 PC might be hiding a 500GB storage bug - how to check

A glitch in Windows 11 causes a specific system file to keep growing in size, though a patch is available. Here's what you need to know about it.

ZDNet 8 Jul 2026 12:25 am

You can soon restore Windows 11 from scratch even if it can't boot up - here's how

Now in preview mode, the new Cloud rebuild option will restore Windows to a clean state if some glitch prevents it from even loading.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 11:13 pm

Got a spare PC? How I turned mine into an open-source smart home hub for free

Home Assistant OS can serve as a user-friendly control hub for your smart devices. Here's how to get started.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 10:40 pm

Growing trust: Indonesia, Singapore ties reach new high

As Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong concluded their annual ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 10:36 pm

The best robot vacuums for 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I tested the best robot vacuums from brands like Ecovacs, Roborock, Mova, and more in lab and home settings - here are the top ones.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 10:31 pm

Trump berates NATO, praises Turkeys Erdogan as summit starts

NATO chief Mark Rutte has insisted European countries are delivering by bolstering military budgets and moving to take more responsibility for the defence of their continent in the face of Russia

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 10:07 pm

Linux Mint vs. RefreshOS: I compared the two best distros for new users - this one's better

These two user-friendly distributions take different routes to the 'best Linux' crown. The winner comes down to this.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 10:00 pm

This free Android app makes sharing files so easy - available for Windows, Mac, and iOS too

If you're looking for an effortless way of transferring files from Android to your other devices, look no further than Blip.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 9:51 pm

Sennheiser Momentum 5 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: I compared the two and found a winner

Sennheiser's and Bose's flagship headphones are both solid choices, and the best pair boils down to your personal preferences.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 9:50 pm

What's new with iPhone 18 Pro Max? Guess correctly for a chance to win an Apple Watch

Each prediction you get right gives an entry into the grand prize drawing.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 9:31 pm

Anthropic's Claude Cowork heads to the cloud as data shows 90% of sessions aren't for coding

Claude Cowork is moving to web and mobile, and new data shows it's being used far beyond coding and software development. Can it safely replace OpenClaw for me? Stay tuned.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 9:30 pm

Indonesia develops Early Warning System to protect consumers

The Indonesian Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN) is developing an Early Warning System (EWS) to identify products that ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 9:25 pm

Why this fully agentic ransomware attack is giving researchers nightmares

JadePuffer could be the first reported case of a ransomware attack driven by AI from start to finish. How can businesses respond?

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 9:19 pm

Makassar Customs foils 1kg meth smuggling attempt from Malaysia

The Makassar Customs Office and the South Sulawesi Regional Police have uncovered a methamphetamine smuggling operation ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 8:50 pm

Indonesia and India plan QRIS-UPI payment link for easier transactions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed plans to integrate India's UPI payment system with Indonesia's ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 8:34 pm

Indonesia unveils SBIN to attract Eurasian investment at INNOPROM 2026

The Industry Ministry is expanding access for investors and businesses across the Eurasian region to explore investment ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 8:19 pm

How to run Linux GUI apps on Android (when it actually works)

Android is oh-so-close to being a full-blown Linux desktop. There's just one problem with the feature.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 7:58 pm

I enabled Android's new security feature that detects fake cell towers - here's why

Connecting to the wrong network can put your data at risk. Android can warn you, but you'll have to allow it first.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 7:03 pm

This portable keyboard is the ultimate productivity tool - especially for Mac and PC users

The Asus ProArt KD300 keyboard is sleek and compact, with excellent multipoint connectivity.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 6:57 pm

RI prepares plantation downstreaming plan in Central Papua

The Agriculture Ministry is preparing a downstreaming initiative for high-value plantation commodities in Nabire ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 6:50 pm

Indonesia, India share responsibility for regional stability: Puan

Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani stated that Indonesia and India have a shared ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 6:44 pm

Indonesia, India seek stronger parliamentary cooperation

House Speaker Puan Maharani on Tuesday called for closer parliamentary cooperation with India to strengthen bilateral ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 6:37 pm

RI builds 20 new hospitals, upgrades 66 facilities to boost healthcare

The Health Ministry has completed the construction of 20 new hospitals across Indonesia to improve the quality of ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 6:36 pm

Indonesia, India share special historical ties: DPR speaker

Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani highlighted the longstanding historical ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 6:17 pm

Why I switched to a NAS storage drive to backup files - and ditched iCloud and Dropbox for good

Thanks to the Ugreen DXP4800 Plus, I've been able to cancel several storage subscriptions. Here's how.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 6:13 pm

Indonesia, India reaffirm support for Two-State solution

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed their support for a Two-State ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 5:48 pm

Amnesty report finds ethnic cleansing in Sudan. What does it reveal?

The investigation, conducted over eight months between August 2025 and April 2026, is based on interviews with 247 people, including 208 survivors (169 adults and 39 children) who experienced or witnessed conflict-related abuses in Sudans North Darfur state

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 5:04 pm

RI must leverage maritime industry, active policy globally: deputy FM

Indonesia must leverage domestic maritime capabilities, human capital, as well as independent and active foreign policy ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 4:59 pm

Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away

The left-arm pace bowler played a key role in one of Afghanistan's landmark cricketing moments, hitting the winning boundary in the country's first World Cup victory in 2015 against Scotland

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 4:57 pm

Prabowo backs IIM, IIT campuses to boost Indonesia-India education

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed his support for the establishment of an Indian Institutes of Management ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 4:49 pm

Thousands without power in U.S. Pacific islands after super typhoon

Many homes have suffered severe damages, with countless roofs completely torn off

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 4:38 pm

Prambanan Temple adjusts operating hours ahead of PM Modi's visit

InJourney Destination Management (IDM) is adjusting operational services at Prambanan Temple Tourism Park ahead of the ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 4:34 pm

Indonesia, India launch Prambanan restoration, Tagore-Dewantara year

The governments of Indonesia and India have agreed to collaborate on the restoration and conservation of the Prambanan ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 4:19 pm

Prabowo, Modi advance strategic Sabang-Andaman port partnership

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to strengthening maritime connectivity with India ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 3:05 pm

Indonesia, India advance QR payment, trade cooperation

President Prabowo Subianto welcomed expanded financial cooperation with India on Tuesday, highlighting faster talks on ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 2:57 pm

Prabowo says Indonesia-India partnership key to regional stability

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Tuesday that closer cooperation between Indonesia and India, two of the ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 2:55 pm

Germany turns to skilled migration as workforce ages

Germany is accelerating efforts to attract skilled foreign workers, including from Indonesia, as rapid population aging ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 2:52 pm

Indonesia, India sign 16 cooperation agreements

President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the signing and announcement of 16 ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 2:38 pm

India, Indonesia expand sustainable agriculture cooperation

India agreed to deepen agricultural cooperation with Indonesia by supplying wheat seeds and sharing sustainable farming ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 2:32 pm

The best Apple Watch Ultra bands of 2026: Expert tested

We tested the top Apple Watch Ultra straps available from Nike, Apple, Nomad, Aulumu, and WithIt. Read on to find our reviews and ratings.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 2:30 pm

Indonesia, India commit to expanding strategic partnership: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto said that Indonesia and India had reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 2:08 pm

Indonesia needs compute cluster development to boost AI capabilities

The Ministry of Communication and Digital has underscored the importance of developing national compute clusters as a ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 1:30 pm

Prabowo awards Indonesia's highest state honor to Indian PM Modi

President Prabowo Subianto bestowed Indonesias highest order of merit on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 1:22 pm

Prabowo welcomes Indian educational institutes to boost education

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto supports the establishment of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and the ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 1:13 pm

Carbon trading not for business speculation: Environment Minister

Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has stressed that carbon credit trading through coastal mangrove ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 12:55 pm

Indonesia, Singapore negotiate pricing for green power exports

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, informed that negotiations are underway on the price ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 12:36 pm

Indonesian lawmaker backs government's Khamenei funeral mission

Indonesia made the right diplomatic decision by planning to send Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono and Peoples ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 12:33 pm

India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations

Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

BBC 7 Jul 2026 11:53 am

Watch: Typhoon Maysak breaks dam wall in China, kills 2 and forces thousands to evacuate

Typhoon Maysak caused severe flooding and two deaths in China's Guangxi region. Thousands of residents were evacuated after extensive rainfall and reservoir emergencies. A dam breach sent a massive torrent of water downstream, impacting villages. Rescue efforts utilized drones to deliver supplies and evacuate stranded individuals. Relief funding and supplies have been allocated to support affected provinces.

The Times of India 7 Jul 2026 11:36 am

What to know about NATOs summit in Turkey as America steps back from its defence of Europe

President Donald Trump and NATO leaders are meeting in Turkey for a summit focused on the alliances future

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 11:08 am

At least 15 killed, 9 missing as storm batters China

Thunderstorms and strong winds swept through cities including Huangshi and Huanggang, killing eight people

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 11:04 am

Indonesia, Singapore deepen fair carbon market partnership

Indonesia and Singapore on Monday signed two agreements to strengthen fair and high-integrity carbon market governance ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 10:50 am

Prabowo hosts Modi for talks on strategic cooperation

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jakarta on Tuesday for talks ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 10:11 am

PM Narendra Modi receives grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta

The Prime Minister had arrived in Indonesia on July 6, launching the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet and a personal reception by the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the airport

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 10:09 am

Singapore PM Wong optimistic about future ties with Indonesia

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed his optimism about Indonesia's future and underscored ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 9:16 am

Indonesia, Singapore explore new military training areas

Indonesia and Singapore have begun discussions on developing military training areas in three locations on Sumatra and ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 9:16 am

Indonesia signs halal industry cooperation deal with Kyrgyzstan

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita advanced cooperation on the development of Indonesia's halal industry ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 9:09 am

Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Hormuz strait off Oman coast

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker had been hit near Limah, Oman, in the strait

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 7:12 am

Jensen Hughes Expands Southeast Asia Presence with Acquisition of HiLT

-Jensen Hughes, a global leader in fire & life safety, security and risk-based engineering and consulting, today ...

Antara News 7 Jul 2026 6:53 am

How I deleted hundreds of old photos on my Android in seconds with the Sponge app - for free

Clearing out your excess photos and videos is now just a swipe away with an easy-to-use app called Sponge.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 2:11 am

Israeli drone strike kills four people in southern Lebanon, Lebanese state media reports

The intensity of hostilities abated last month, as Iran insisted on its demand for a Lebanon ceasefire in talks with the U.S., and as Israel scaled back attacks in Lebanon at Washingtons behest

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 2:05 am

How to make Zorin OS look like Windows 11 - for free

If you fancy a Windows 11 layout, but want to use Linux, you're in luck.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 2:03 am

5 tiny Linux tools I can't live or work without

Linux has a wealth of applications, but sometimes the smaller tools get overlooked. Here's a list of those I'd prefer never to be without.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 2:01 am

I compared Apple AirTags to competing Bluetooth trackers - including this $2 one

How does a budget tracker tag perform against the best of the best? Turns out all Bluetooth range is not created equal.

ZDNet 7 Jul 2026 1:25 am

How I turned an old Android phone into my home internet backup solution - 3 methods

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router and have it work reliably. So I discovered three ways to get it done.

ZDNet 6 Jul 2026 10:53 pm

I tested the new Claude Desktop on Linux - here's how it compares to rival apps

Claude Code finally has an official Linux desktop app. It's a great option, but trying to use local AI is where things get tricky.

ZDNet 6 Jul 2026 9:35 pm

Building food self-sufficiency with 'three-network' collaboration

A nation's resilience is measured not only by its economic growth but also by its ability to ensure that every ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 9:23 pm

Full list of agreements from Indonesia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat

Indonesia and Singapore signed 26 cooperation agreements during the annual Leaders' Retreat at the Merdeka Palace, ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 9:15 pm

BPOM warns microplastics may increase stroke risk

The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) said global interconnectivity among laboratories and continuous ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 9:03 pm

IDN Foreign Minister, MPR Speaker to attend Khamenei funeral

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed that he and Speaker of the Peoples Consultative Assembly (MPR) ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 8:44 pm

Singapore pushes more direct flights to Indonesia

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has expressed support for expanding direct flight connectivity to more ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 8:27 pm

Indonesia SEZ investment hits Rp353.5 trillion, creates 266,000 jobs

The government recorded that cumulative realized investment in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across Indonesia reached ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 8:09 pm

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to UN-backed committee

At a news conference on July 6, Ismail al-Thawabta, general director of the Hamas-run Government Media Office, said only technical and professional staff would remain in their positions to run the Palestinian enclaves day-to-day affairs

The Hindu 6 Jul 2026 8:04 pm

Want to convince a Windows user to try Linux? Here's how I do it

I've used Linux for 30 years. This is how I show Windows users what they're missing.

ZDNet 6 Jul 2026 7:39 pm

Singapore PM Wong pledges stronger ties with Indonesia

Singaporean Prime Minister (PM) Lawrence Wong reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation with Indonesia, ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 7:29 pm

I tried the best-looking laptop of 2026, and its battery life was the real surprise

HP brought aesthetics front and center with the 2026 OmniBook X Flip 14, but thankfully, it didn't stop there.

ZDNet 6 Jul 2026 7:00 pm

RI, Singapore reaffirm ASEAN stance on peaceful dispute resolution

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed ASEAN's stance on ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 6:54 pm

Govt, Komnas HAM launch probe into Papuan fatalities

The Indonesian government and the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) will investigate the deaths of ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 6:29 pm

Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat begins UNESCO Global Geopark verification

The National Geopark team has officially launched a field verification of the Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat Geopark to ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 6:25 pm

Claude Fable 5 is back, but I'm sticking with Opus 4.8 for daily work: 5 reasons why

Anthropic's Fable 5 promises mythic AI power, but surprise restrictions make me wonder if it's more trouble than it's worth for day-to-day use.

ZDNet 6 Jul 2026 5:58 pm

National Woodball Championship selects athletes for 2026 World Cup

The 2026 National Woodball Championship, being held at Lapangan Banteng Square in Jakarta from July 6-10, 2-26, served ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 5:56 pm

ESR and MCUDI expand Indonesia logistics partnership

ESR and PT MC Urban Development Indonesia (MCUDI) have entered into a joint development agreement to develop two ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 5:55 pm

Indonesia's carbon trading value to reach Rp5 trillion

Indonesia's carbon trading economic value could reach around Rp5 trillion (approximately US$277.7 million) if ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 5:35 pm

Yunnan Flower Exports Maintain Strong Growth Ahead of IFEX Kunming 2026

IFEX2026 will take place in Kunming, China, from September 18 to 20, 2026. Yunnan, China's leading ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 5:34 pm

Vietnam: TotalEnergies ENEOS Commissions 28 MWp Rooftop Solar Project at Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex

TotalEnergies ENEOS successfully commissions a nearly 28 MWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Samsung ...

Antara News 6 Jul 2026 5:23 pm