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Google Gemini is coming to these Samsung fridges - what it means for your grocery list
Google AI is coming to your kitchen, and it can see what's inside your fridge.
Indonesia's rice stock set to hit record 3.5 mln tons in 2025
Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Monday that the government's rice reserve (CBP) is ...
Lebanon says 3 killed in Israeli strike on vehicle near Sidon
An Israeli Military statement said the Army struck several Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Sidon
Best home automation systems 2025: As a smart home reviewer I rounded up the top ones
The top home automation systems consolidate all your smart home devices into a single hub, providing an intuitive interface that combines smart home convenience to make your life easier.
Iran says missile programme defensive, non-negotiable
Irans missile programme was developed to defend Irans territory, not for negotiation, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said at a weekly press conference
USA EPA Approval Conditions Accepted for Graphene Coating THERMAL-XR(R)
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (GMG or the Company) is pleased to provide a ...
USPA Global is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aydinli Hazir Giyim San. Tic. A.S. (Aydinli Group) by HRK ...
I tried living with a 22,000mAh Android for a week - here's my buying advice now
The Doogee S200 Max proves you can have extreme durability and performance in one device. Just don't expect it to go easy on your wrists.
Watch: English police deploy shields to capture runaway goat
This portable SSD has a magnetic superpower that makes it a must-have for iPhone users
Lexar's ES5 portable SSD is tough enough to brush off dust, water, and falls of up to 10 feet, and it's uniquely portable.
I'm a tech reviewer, and these 5 tech gadgets surprised me the most in 2025
While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 remained my favorite gadget throughout the year, there were some surprising additions to the list.
I changed 10+ settings on my iPhone to significantly extend its battery life (iOS 26 and older)
Your iPhone battery life shouldn't be this bad. Update these iOS 26 settings to resolve the issue ASAP.
My iPhone alarm kept failing me - here are the 6 fixes that actually worked
Many iPhone users have noticed their alarms are mysteriously failing to sound in the morning. Here are my potential fixes.
This Linux distro makes your old laptop feel like a Mac - and it's free
pearOS makes switching from Mac easy. Here's why.
Indonesia seals FTA with EAEU, eyes wider Eurasian market access
The Indonesian government on Sunday (December 21) signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union ...
BKKPN monitors marine ecosystem amid Gili Meno abrasion project
The Kupang National Marine Conservation (BKKPN) Area Office is monitoring the sustainability of marine ecosystems amid ...
What are passkeys really? The simple explanation - for anyone tired of passwords
Yes, the technology underlying passkeys is confusing. Here's a plain-English guide that can help you ditch passwords today.
Families key to protecting children online, Indonesianminister says
Indonesias communication and digital affairs minister said Monday that protecting children in cyberspace depends ...
Indonesia speeds up driftwood removal after Sumatra floods
The Indonesian government is accelerating efforts to mitigate the impact of recent floods and landslides in Sumatra, ...
Should you buy $15 cordless screwdrivers from Amazon? I tested one, and here's my advice
This cordless screwdriver stands out with its unique design - but don't let the looks fool you.
Why complex reasoning models could make misbehaving AI easier to catch
In a new paper from OpenAI, the company proposes a framework for analyzing AI systems' chain-of-thought reasoning to understand how, when, and why they misbehave.
This is the only charging cable you'll ever need to avoid a tangling mess (and it's cheap)
If there's one thing that pains me, it's pulling out a bird's nest of cables from my bag. This model by Statik puts an end to that.
The SSD mistake I see everywhere - and the one model that fixes it
The Crucial T710 is the Gen5 NVMe SSD for gamers and content creators who don't want to compromise on transfer speeds.
How to clear your TV cache (and wipe out lag for good)
Clearing your TV's cache can reduce stuttering and improve performance. Here's how to do it on brands like Samsung, LG, and more.
TSA's plea: Don't make these airport Wi-Fi and public charging mistakes this holiday
The TSA recommends safer methods for topping up your device and staying connected. Here's how.
Browsing online at the airport? Here's why I use cellular instead of Wi-Fi (and you should, too)
Your mobile carrier may offer better access than the airport's Wi-Fi, according to tests by Ookla, but results will vary across airports.
I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)
It features voice-guided directions and offline search capabilities, prioritizing privacy at the forefront.
Indonesian police foil drug networks ahead of Bali music festival
Indonesian police have dismantled multiple drug trafficking networks and seized large quantities of narcotics that were ...
9 essential iPadOS 26 features that convinced me to put my MacBook away for good
The latest version of iPadOS feels more Mac-like with several useful multitasking features. Here are the ones I use to stay productive.
Turn AI chaos into a career opportunity by preparing for these 4 scenarios
Gartner recently suggested four future scenarios for AI at work, and said businesses and their staff should prepare for all of them. Here's how to embrace that transformation for big benefits.
I spend 30 seconds a month refreshing my Samsung watch, and it's made a huge difference
Here's a simple Galaxy Watch trick that fixes battery drain and performance issues.
I took 500+ photos with the two best Android camera phones of 2025 - this model wins easily
I traveled with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, but only one earned a permanent spot in my travel bag.
Pakistans Asim Munir conferred with Saudi Arabias highest civilian honour
Field Marshal Munir also called on Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit to the Kingdom
Own a Samsung phone? I changed 10 settings to give it an instant performance boost
Samsung phones are packed with smart features, but many people overlook them. Here are a few that make a big impact.
Junta Chief Warns Voters Amid Expected Mass Boycott of Myanmar Election
Min Aung Hlaing declares refusing to vote in military-held December 28 election amounts to rejecting democratic progress.
Jasaraharja Putera joins UI youth outreach in FISIP GO 2025
PT Jasaraharja Putera, a subsidiary of Indonesian state insurer Jasa Raharja, took part in a youth education and ...
RI Govt expands immunisation drive after Sumatrafloods, landslides
Indonesias Health Ministry is stepping up immunisation efforts in parts of Sumatra hit by floods and landslides ...
Bonnie Blue banned from entering Indonesia for 10 years
British adult film actress Tia Emma Billinger, widely known as Bonnie Blue, has been banned from entering Indonesia for ...
Gov't allows assistance from international NGOs to enter Aceh
The Aceh provincial government stated that humanitarian assistance from the international community for the Sumatra ...
SEA Games - Indonesia futsalgold caps long-term plan, captain says
Indonesias national futsal team captain Muhammad Iqbal said the gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games was the product ...
Motorcycle accidents dominate year-end holiday fatalities: Ministry
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said fatalities from traffic accidents during the Christmas and New Year holiday ...
After Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head
The attack took place in southwestern Khulna city, days after the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi
Why India's Aravalli hills are at the centre of growing protests
A new definition of what constitutes as the Aravalli hills could dilute environmental protections, say activists.
Prabowo orders measures to secure Christmas, New Year activities
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered government aides and security personnel to take all necessary ...
Kachin Forces Reject Myanmar Juntas Move to Restart China-Backed Myitsone Dam
KIO and KIA say public opposition to hydropower project stronger than ever, amid earthquake risk, environmental destruction and mass displacement.
Indonesia steps up extreme weather mitigation for Year-End travel
Indonesia is stepping up mitigation measures against extreme weather to ensure safe travel during the Christmas and ...
Jakarta to celebrate new year without fireworks
Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno said the New Year celebration from 2025 to 2026 in Jakarta will be marked in a ...
Indonesia speeds up telecom recovery in disaster-hit Sumatra
Indonesias communications ministry has dispatched telecommunications equipment to accelerate network recovery ...
Baznas sets up 117 relief posts for disaster-hit Sumatra
The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) has set up a total of 117 relief posts dedicated to supplying essential ...
Toll road bus accident kills 15 people in Central Java's Semarang
A bus operated by PO Cahaya Trans overturned on the Krapyak Toll Road in Semarang City, Central Java, early Monday at ...
Jakarta police deploy 5,044 personnel for Christmas, New Year security
The Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Police, known as Metro Jaya Police, have deployed a total of 5,044 personnel to secure ...
When Sumatra floods meet palm oil and biofuel ambitions
Flash floods and landslides that struck three provinces on the island of Sumatra Aceh, North Sumatra, and ...
Myanmar Mystics Divine Future After Ill-Augured Election
There may be trouble ahead, but in a culture of everyday uncertainty like Myanmar, there is also always hope of a spiritual fix.
Jakarta to roll out new worker incentives, including free transport
The Jakarta Provincial Government will roll out a range of worker incentives including free public transportation, ...
Lawlessness multiplied under Yunus, Sheikh Hasina blames interim government for Bangladesh violence
The former Bangladesh PM alleged that the government of Muhammad Yunus has placed people with links to extremist ideologies in power
Govt plants 1,000 trees in Cisadane headwaters for disaster mitigation
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has initiated the planting of 1,000 trees in the headwaters of the Cisadane ...
Ministry pushes eastern Indonesia's economy through TEKAD
Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Yandri Susanto encouraged the growth of eastern ...
BRIN ensures drinkable water for evacuees in Sumatra
National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Head Arif Satria ensured that drinkable water technology has functioned ...
BNPB aids response to flash floods at Guci Tegal hot spring
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is assisting the local government in handling the impact of the flash ...
Govt develops avocado agrotourism at Tanjung Banun transmigration site
The Ministry of Transmigration is developing avocado agrotourism at the Tanjung Banun transmigration site in Batam, ...
Tremors from Mount Semeru lava flood lasted over three hours
Tremors from rain-induced lava floods on Mount Semeru continued for over three hours, leading to rising water levels ...
Tiiny AI Reveals World's Smallest Personal AI Supercomputer, Verified by Guinness World Records
Tiiny AI Inc. (www.tiiny.ai), a US deep-tech AI startup, today unveiled the world's smallest personal AI ...
DKSH Business Unit Healthcare has developed its 2025 Whitepaper Series on Commercial Go-To-Model Trends, ...
U.S. Justice Department restores Trump photo to public database of Epstein files
The photo showing a desk with an open drawer containing a photo of Mr. Trump with various women was initially flagged for review to protect potential victims
House Speaker calls for women's role in preserving environment
House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani invited Indonesian women to take part in safeguarding the ...
Gov't developing tourism potential in Tj Banun transmigration area
The Ministry of Transmigration is preparing a tourism-based entrepreneurship program to be developed in the Tanjung ...
The court ruled that a rare royal order issued by the nation's former king was not valid and not made in accordance with constitutional requirements
130 schoolchildren and staff abducted in Nigeria last month have been released, police say
No group has claimed responsibility for the Nov 21 abduction, but locals blamed armed gangs that target schools and travellers in kidnappings for ransoms across Nigeria's conflict-battered north
Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Turning Point USA summit
Last month, the artist shared a message posted by Mr. Trump on his Truth Social network about potential actions to sanction Nigeria, saying the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians
The 9 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2025 (and most fit in my pocket)
These are the gadgets and gizmos that have had the biggest impact on my life this calendar year, including some old-timers.
-Textron Aviation Defense LLC, aTextron Inc.(NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that the company has ...
CDF Asim Munir tells Afghan Taliban to choose between TTP and Pakistan
The CDF further said that no one could order jihad in an Islamic state other than the state itself
Indonesia ensures stable cattle prices ahead of Christmas and New Year
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has ensured that live cattle stocks and prices at the producer level remain ...
Indonesia calls for 3040 year urban planning for sustainable cities
Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tomsi Tohir, highlighted the importance of comprehensive urban ...
PLN fully restores power in Aceh after devastating Sumatra floods
State electricity company PT PLN confirmed that it has fully restored the electricity distribution system in Aceh ...
Indonesia pushes cattle associations to boost beef output
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has called for an active role from cattle farmer associations ...
France will build new aircraft carrier, President Macron tells troops
President Emmanuel Macron addressedFrench troops gathered at a military base in Abu Dhabi
Indonesia to expand Red and White Fishing Villages to 100 locations
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is set to establish Red and White Fishing Villages (KNMP) in 35 additional ...
Vice President pushes suspension bridge construction for South Nias
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has urged government aides to promptly follow up on plans to construct ...
Indonesia promotes tempeh as a culinary tool of gastrodiplomacy
Culture Minister Fadli Zonhas encouraged food experts, chefs, and culinary entrepreneurs to support ...
Dhaka University's Bangabandhu Hall renamed Osman Hadi Hall: report
We are removing it based on students' verdict, Hall Council V-P said when asked whether the hall council leaders had obtained permission to erase the graffiti and name
Indonesia sets Rp11B for heritage recovery after Sumatra floods
Indonesias Ministry of Culture announced on Sunday that it has prepared an initial budget of around Rp11 billion ...
Government mobilizes seven water tankers in flood-hit Central Tapanuli
The central government has mobilized seven water tanker trucks to supply clean water to residents affected by floods ...
TNI provides trauma healing for children after deadly Aceh floods
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has provided psychosocial support to children at the Balee Panah evacuation ...
Powering NTB without dependence, redefining Indonesia's energy policy
The lights at the West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat/NTB) Governor's Office are now on without interruption, ...
Govt implements traffic controls at Merak Port amid holiday surge
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has implemented traffic management measures at Merak Ferry Port in ...
SOE economic policy shift puts workers at center, unions urged to act
Indonesian labor unions must strengthen research-based advocacy, social dialogue and financial literacy to prepare ...
Police conduct security inspections across Jakarta ahead of Christmas
The Indonesian National Police conducted comprehensive security sweeps across Jakarta on Saturday, part of a high-level ...
Indonesia's Prabowo highlights national resilience amid Sumatra floods
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed the governments commitment to working in synergy with all elements of the ...
VP Gibran begins three-day working visit to N Sumatra, N Sulawesi
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has begun official visits to North Sumatra and North Sulawesi provinces from ...
