New Features on One UI 8 Watch Help Users Build Healthier Habits

 When it comes to health, small changes can make a big difference. Every incremental improvement to daily habits contribute to a healthier whole, and the upcoming One UI 8 Watch is designed to help build these habits more effectively through a suite of new features that support sleep, heart health, fitness and nutrition.

What’s New:

New features  include Bedtime Guidance  to optimize sleep; Vascular Load  to measure stress on the vascular system during sleep; Running Coach  to support personalized training strategies; and Antioxidant Index  to measure carotenoid levels for healthy aging. These features — part of One UI 8 Watch on the latest Galaxy Watch series — will be available to a limited number of users through a beta program. 

Why it Matters:

The goal of these new features is to help build healthier daily habits — which can be challenging as they don’t develop overnight. It takes time to form lasting behavior patterns, and meaningful change often becomes visible only after sustained effort. But the rewards are worth i

For example, while eating unhealthy food may not have an immediate impact, it can lead to significant health consequences over time. Conversely, healthy habits may not produce instant results, but they often contribute to long-term physical and mental well-being.

“Sleep remains a cornerstone of our approach to health as it influences physical and mental well-being, social relationships and even work performance,” said Dr. Hon Pak, Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Health Team, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Now, we envision the Galaxy Watch delivering holistic insights centered around sleep — insights that lead to meaningful changes in daily life. We believe this aligns with our vision of empowering people to lead healthier lives through proactive care and holistic health management.”

New Features

Samsung Health’s new features are designed to help users build healthy habits by providing instant feedback as a motivating tool.

Bedtime Guidance

A single night of restful sleep offers immediate health benefits, encouraging proactive behavioral changes that contribute to a healthier tomorrow. This begins with setting and maintaining a consistent, optimal bedtime.

• Samsung continually advances its sleep-related features, including sleep pattern analysis, sleep coaching, tools for optimizing sleep environments and a feature that detects signs of sleep apnea  — a common sleep disorder.

• Now, Samsung is introducing additional tools for better sleep, such as recommending an optimal bedtime based on individual lifestyle and sleep patterns along with reminders to help users stay consistent.

• By analyzing sleep data from the past three days, the feature evaluates both sleep pressure and circadian rhythm to suggest a bedtime that maximizes alertness the next day.

• This feature is especially helpful for those recovering from periods of irregular sleep. If users go to bed later than planned for several days or follow inconsistent schedules between weekdays and weekends, Bedtime Guidance will consider these factors to help ensure sufficient rest.

Vascular Load

Sleep is a window into overall health, influencing holistic well-being. The Galaxy Watch series leverages this opportunity to measure vascular load — the amount of stress on the vascular system during sleep.

• The vascular system carries blood throughout the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients while removing waste, making it a key indicator of heart health.

• During sleep, stress on the vascular system should naturally decrease. However, excessive fluctuations may negatively impact cardiovascular health.

• By wearing the Galaxy Watch during sleep, users can receive insights into vascular load and the stress placed on their vascular system. 

• Because health factors are interconnected, Vascular Load also provides insight into lifestyle components such as sleep, exercise and stress — helping users maintain a healthier routine and build positive habits.

Running Coach

 

While sleep is a vital time to restore and support overall health, managing well-being during active moments is equally important. Running is one of the most accessible fitness activities, and Samsung has long supported runners by offering features that promote consistent training and help users reach their fitness goals.

• Many runners experience injuries due to over-pacing or undertraining. Running Coach is designed to help users train safely for marathons through optimized intensity and injury-preventive routines, making it ideal for beginners.

• The feature offers motivation and real-time guidance, creating a personalized training program based on the runner’s fitness level

• By wearing the Galaxy Watch and running for 12 minutes, users receive a performance analysis and a running level score from 1 to 10. Based on this data, a detailed training plan is generated to support completion of a 5K, 10K, half marathon or full marathon. As users complete sessions, they level up and unlock their next running challenge.

Antioxidant Index

A holistic approach to health naturally includes a focus on aging and healthy aging. However, behavioral factors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, UV exposure, stress and lack of sleep can accelerate aging by increasing free radicals in the body that damage cells. Antioxidants, compounds found in many healthy foods, neutralize these free radicals to help prevent chronic illness and support healthy aging.

• The Galaxy Watch can measure carotenoids — antioxidants found in green and orange fruits and vegetables — that are stored in the skin.

• Antioxidant Index uses an industry-first feature to assess carotenoid levels in just five seconds via an advanced, light-activated BioActive Sensor.

• These insights can reflect behavioral changes. For example, drinking carrot juice may result in a measurable change in the index, offering motivation to adopt healthier habits.

Great health comes from the combination of many small changes — and with Galaxy Watch, it’s now more achievable than ever.

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Emirates adds another ‘Best International Airline’ award to its portfolio of accolades

 Emirates has garnered another slew of awards this month, including ‘Best International Airline’, ‘Best International First Class’, and ‘Best International Airline Lounge’ from the Forbes Travel Guide Verified Air Travel Awards, as well as a host of titles from entities such as the World Travel Awards, The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards, and the Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.

For the second year running, Emirates has been voted as the Best International Airline by 9,000 frequent fliers in the hospitality industry, including luxury travel advisors and Forbes Travel Guides inspectors, with results validated using a star ratings system. Forbes detailed why Emirates was selected as the ‘Best International Airline.’

‘The secret to the Dubai-based airline’s success is that it continually refines every aspect of the passenger experience. For example, Emirates recently debuted an opulent lounge-like check-in area for its First-Class and Skywards Platinum members, and it’s the first autism-certified airline, with more than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff trained to support travellers with autism.’

Echoing the same sentiment, Emirates was revealed as the ‘Best Long-Haul Airline’ at The Times and The Sunday Times Travel Awards 2025 – cast from 900,000 reader votes. This award was credited to Emirates for its ‘cabin crew service, First Class suites (including showers) and fleet of roomy Airbus A380s.’ The Times also mentioned that Emirates continues to expand its footprint and has ‘connected the Middle East to five new destinations this year, including Shenzhen in southern China' and 'Siem Reap, the entry point to the Angkor Wat complex in Cambodia.’

Emirates also recently scored 87.86 in the Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards Best Airline Category, as well as winning the title of Middle East's leading airline brand at the regional finals of the World Travel Awards 2025.

Emirates takes first place for its First Class, across multiple awards

Emirates is the world’s largest operator of international First Class travel - offering 26,800 seats a week and the largest inventory of international First Class seats in the industry, entirely comprised of private suites. At the recent Forbes awards, Emirates also claimed ‘Best International First Class -Emirates First Class on the Boeing 777-300ER’ for its suites that ‘deliver sky-high luxury: floor-to-ceiling doors, zero-gravity seats, Bulgari fragrances and food—ranging from movie snacks to caviar’, as well as ‘extras like chauffeured transfers, a service that helps passengers quickly navigate connections in Dubai and airport lounge access’.

Emirates was bestowed the title of Forbes’ ‘Best International Airline Lounge’ for its First Class Lounge in Dubai which offers ‘everything a traveller could need and more: delicious dishes ranging from baked John Dory to 72-hour braised beef short ribs, a cigar bar, bar, shower spas, a complimentary 15-minute spa treatment and plentiful areas to rest or work. Though arguably the best perk is the convenient direct boarding from the lounge.’

Emirates also won several more honours for its First Class offering at the World Travel Awards 2025 regional final - Middle East's leading airline – First Class and Middle East's leading airline lounge – First Class.

Earlier in 2025, Emirates was honoured with several awards including Best Long-Haul Airline at The Telegraph Travel Awards, 2025's Most Recommended Global Brand by YouGov, and multiple categories at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, such as Best Airline Worldwide for the 12th consecutive year, Best First Class, Best Premium Economy Class, and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East. Additionally, Emirates Skywards was named as the Best Global Airline Loyalty Program at the International Loyalty Awards 2025 and the World Travel Awards Middle East's leading airline rewards programme.

START YOUR ENGINES: ASIA’S FIRST LEGO® FERRARI BUILD & RACE NOW OPEN AT LEGOLAND® MALAYSIA RESORT

  The wait is over! Asia’s first LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race attraction has officially opened at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort, bringing together the thrill of motorsports and the boundless imagination of LEGO play.

This new, one-of-a-kind attraction fuses hands-on creativity, cutting-edge digital technology, and Ferrari’s legendary racing spirit — inviting guests of all ages to design, build, and race their own LEGO Ferrari. The experience is anchored by the world’s first life-sized LEGO® Ferrari F50, built exclusively for LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort — a stunning showcase of craftsmanship, engineering, and innovation.

A Celebration of Speed, Imagination, and Innovation

Located in the IMAGINATION Zone, the LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race experience puts guests in the driver’s seat from start to finish, across five interactive zones designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, and friendly competition.

Ferrari Garage: Step into the world of Ferrari and explore iconic memorabilia, fun facts, and the showstopping centrepiece — the world’s first life-sized LEGO® Ferrari F50. Built from 421,652 LEGO elements, this masterpiece weighs 1,603 kilograms and took 1,306 hours to build.

Build Zone: Let your imagination take the wheel as you design and assemble your own LEGO Ferrari race car from scratch.

Test Zone: Put your creation to the test across three tracks — Speed, Steering, and Tune tests) each designed to challenge your car’s power, precision, and performance.

Virtual Race Zone: Scan your car and take it to the digital tracks on a virtual replica of Ferrari’s Pista di Fiorano track in Italy. Customise, compete, and capture your victory on the winner’s podium!

DUPLO® Build Area: A special corner for the youngest builders, with larger DUPLO bricks for safe, hands-on fun.

A Milestone for LEGOLAND Malaysia and Johor Tourism

The launch was officiated by Menteri Besar Johor, YAB Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, marking another proud milestone for LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. 

The opening of LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race reinforces LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort position as Southeast Asia’s ultimate family destination and comes just ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026 and Visit Malaysia Year 2026, spotlighting the resort’s pivotal role in boosting tourism and family-friendly experiences in the region.

“We’re proud to bring this world-class attraction to Malaysia, and to be the first in Asia to do so,” said Cs Lim, Vice President of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. “This experience captures the essence of both LEGO and Ferrari — creativity, innovation, and excitement — all brought to life in a way families can enjoy together.”

“Ferrari has always stood for performance, passion, and excellence. The LEGO Ferrari Build & Race attraction is a fun, interactive way to share that spirit with new generations,” added Benoit Montaigne, Global Creative Manager Experience at Ferrari.

Fueling Tourism and Family Experiences

With its blend of STEAM-inspired play, hands-on building, and digital interaction, the attraction is expected to be a must-visit highlight for the year-end school holidays, attracting visitors from across the region and neighbouring Singapore.

This milestone follows a year of exciting developments at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, including MINILAND Singapore and the world’s first LEGO Flower Garden MINILAND, further strengthening the resort’s role in driving Johor’s tourism and economic growth.

Grab Your Bricks and Start Your Engines!

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For more information, visit the LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Homepage or visit our Facebook and Instagram for details and tickets. 

WonderBrew bags 6 World Kombucha Award medals

 WonderBrew, Malaysia’s home-grown brand of kombucha (fermented tea), made history on the global stage by clinching six prestigious titles at the World Kombucha Awards 2025, held last week in Barcelona, Spain.

 

In its first-ever international competition, WonderBrew emerged as one of the biggest winners at this year’s event, clinching one Gold, four Silvers, and one Bronze, across both Taste and Design categories.

 

This victory marks the first time a Malaysian brand has won at the World Kombucha Awards and the first time an Asian brand has secured six titles in a single award year.

 

The winning entries are:

• One Gold (Taste) for Passionfruit Mint Kombucha (also WonderBrew’s best-selling kombucha of all time);
• Three Silvers (Taste) for Nihon Green Tea Kombucha, Mango Jasmine Kombucha, and Raspberry Lemon Jun Tea;
• One Silver (Design) for Nihon Green Tea (World’s Best Bottle Design Category); and,
• One Bronze (Taste) for Pink Guava Jun Tea

 

The World Kombucha Awards (WKA), now in its third year, is a globally-recognised competition organised in collaboration with Kombucha Brewers International (KBI). It celebrates excellence in the fast-growing kombucha industry by honouring brewers for both quality and creativity.

 

This year’s edition was its most competitive yet, featuring 360 entries from 39 countries competing for top honours in 22 distinct categories, up from 250 entries in 2024. Each winning kombucha underwent rigorous assessment by a panel of six accredited judges over a two-day judging session with blind tasting sessions.

 

WonderBrew’s success stands as a remarkable achievement, not just for the brand but also for Malaysia’s presence in the global functional beverage scene.

 

“We started with a small dream of making kombucha accessible to every Malaysian. Winning these awards among the world’s best brewers is an incredible milestone, and we’re proud to fly the Malaysian flag high in Barcelona,” said Joseph Poh Wen Xian, co-founder and CEO of WonderBrew. “This recognition proves that local innovation and passion can compete with the world’s best.”

 

Poh and co-founder Loke Boon Eng (Boon) started the brand on a small scale in 2018 and its offering of naturally-bubbly fermented tea with local flavours has won over thousands of health-conscious consumers.

 

Regional beverage powerhouse Loob Holding Sdn Bhd later took a strategic stake in the business. Commending WonderBrew for this historic win, founder and CEO of Loob Holding Bryan Loo said: “This achievement reflects the strength of Malaysia’s homegrown innovation and the growing global demand for functional wellness beverages. It validates our long-term vision to position WonderBrew as a regional leader in healthy, sustainable drinks while proving that Malaysian brands can compete successfully on the world stage.”

 

WonderBrew has grown to become Malaysia’s leading kombucha producer, with more than 2,000 retail touchpoints across supermarkets, convenience stores, cafés, hotels, and restaurants nationwide. The brand prides itself on sourcing locally and partnering with Malaysian farmers to recycle production waste, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and community empowerment.

 

The brand is well-positioned to tap into the rising global demand for functional and fermented beverages. According to recent industry reports, the global functional drinks market is projected to reach around US$248 billion by 2030, while the kombucha segment alone is forecast to hit US$9 billion in the same period.

 

Moving forward, WonderBrew plans to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia and introduce more lifestyle wellness drinks. Its entries featuring Jun Tea (a fermented green tea kombucha with honey), won two of its six medals proving this category has gained global recognition and endorsing WonderBrew’s excellence in this innovation.

Get Closer to the Action with the Galaxy S25 Ultra

 Concert nights are magical, the lights, the energy, the sound of your favourite artist performing live. But let’s be honest: capturing those moments on camera? Not always easy. Between blinding stage lights, fast choreography, and being seated a little too far from the stage, your dream concert footage can easily turn into a blur of lights and noise.

That’s where the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra changes everything.

Equipped with 100x Space Zoom and an AI-optimised Nightography camera, the S25 Ultra lets you get up close, even from the nosebleed seats. Every glittering outfit, every iconic dance move, every smile, captured in crystal-clear detail, no matter how far you are. With the Galaxy S25 Ultra, there are truly “No Bad Seats”, every view feels front-row.

Local influencer Alex Ho knows this best. Known for his stunning concert fan cams, Alex always brings the Galaxy S Series along for every show. And at the recent BLACKPINK concert, his S25 Ultra delivered jaw-dropping footage that had fans flooding his comments with praise. 

Watch the video here!

 

Experience the concert through Alex’s lenses with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Video credits belong to @alex_hkf

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Emirates Empowers Customers with Accessibility Requirements through Suite of New Services and Enhancements

 

Empowering customers to fly with confidence, Emirates has unveiled a suite of new services and products for people with disabilities at the 7th edition of AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre. Emirates’ latest services and enhanced offerings include a new Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub available on emirates.com for global customers – providing a wealth of information for travellers with varying accessibility requirements and enabling them to plan their journey by specific need. Emirates also revealed new onboard sensory products and fidget toys for children and adults, and an array of process enhancements across the inflight experience, as well as improved on-ground features in its hub of Dubai, and several innovative and future-focused ideas that are currently in development.

Emirates’ latest services and enhancements for customers with accessibility requirements

New ‘Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub’ on Emirates.com

Emirates new Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub on the flagship Emirates.com, is designed to contain all the information needed for accessible and inclusive travel, featuring accessibility-friendly navigation that allows customers to find information easily and explore the many ways that Emirates can provide travel assistance and support. Emirates’ Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub will continue to evolve and grow to meet customer needs.

Aiming to reduce anxiety before travelling, the Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub spent a year in development, resulting in a design that features a seamless visual style and thoughtful and user-friendly navigation options. To provide consistent, inclusive experiences, the website is built on a token-based architecture to enable seamless updates and simplified customization. Even the colour palette is rigorously tested for contrast compliance to support clarity and readability, and designs are tested with assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice control, and keyboard navigation.

Customers can choose to view and explore sections by disability; including Mobility Assistance, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment and Hidden Disabilities. If preferred, customers can search by looking at specific parts of the journey, which have been clearly arranged – Before your flight, Departure from Dubai, Onboard your flight, Connecting in Dubai and Arriving in Dubai. A third option allows customers to browse by specific needs, including Book Special Assistance, Prepare for travel with the autism-friendly guide, Explore Dubai Airport (DXB) Map and Sensory guides, Find Emirates Support on Be My Eyes support app for people who are visually impaired, Apply for a Sanad tourist card to access helpful services in Dubai, and more.

There are also dedicated sections on Travelling with a Wheelchair and Mobility Aids, and detailed information on Medical Travel - Apply for a Frequent Traveller Medical Card (FREMEC) for customers who have medical conditions or are travelling with medications and medical devices. The new Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub also features a section on Family Travel with clear information on Travelling with Children, Travelling during pregnancy, and Unaccompanied Minors travel.

The Emirates Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub has been cleverly designed so that it can be seamlessly and swiftly updated with new information and improvements, as accessible travel requirements continue to evolve. In the design and build of the hub, Emirates utilised inclusive research methods including engaging a diverse range of users including those with disabilities, in the usability studies.

New Sensory Products & Fidget Toys available onboard

Emirates has designed a range of sensory products and fidget toys for customers of all ages that will be available onboard in all cabin classes, from 1 November 2025. Sensory products and fidget toys are widely recognised for their ability to offer controlled stimulation for neurodivergent minds, allowing an overstimulated system to calm and rebalance. To support customers in this situation, Emirates has designed a tactile stress reliever in the style of an aircraft, two types of fidget cube and a branded aircraft rubber popper. The items will be given to passengers who are neurodiverse, anyone who is struggling onboard, and even to nervous flyers if appropriate.

New Mattress in Business Class to enhance comfort and minimise disruption

In Business Class, Emirates has introduced a new product and process improvement which will positively impact customers with accessibility requirements – a new ‘mattress hood.’ This is an enhancement to Emirates’ existing mattress for customers who wish to relax or sleep in Business Class – where the new mattress now has a built in ‘hood’ which attaches the mattress to the seat more firmly – similar to a fitted sheet. As the mattress is now more secure on the seat, it no longer needs to be collected by cabin crew before landing. For customers with severe mobility disabilities who prefer not to be moved mid-flight, this will be a significant improvement to comfort onboard. Emirates’ new mattress hood is approved as an exception from a safety perspective for take-off and landing.

New Accessibility Features on Inflight Entertainment – ice

Emirates is committed to setting industry standards and accessibility for people with disabilities and now offers over 600 movies with ‘Closed Captions’ and 200 movies with ‘Audio Description’, offering accessibility to customers with visual impairment. Emirates headphones are also compatible with hearing aids when set to the ‘T’ position. To alleviate anxiety or enhance relaxation, there are 12 channels of Wellbeing TV and 31 channels of Happiness and Wellbeing podcasts and playlists, including meditations and soothing sounds.

Onboard Emirates latest aircraft, the Airbus A350-900, a new user interface on ice has been designed in partnership with Thales and advocacy groups for customers with visual impairment, to ensure all customers have an intuitive, high quality inflight entertainment experience. This imparts best practice experiences for customers who are blind or with low vision, including audio-cue navigation assistance, voice metadata feedback, touch and swipe gesturing support and presents the large selection of audio-descriptive (AD) content available on ice.

Improved Barrier Free Access and Biometrics in Dubai

In Emirates’ hub of Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB), a smart corridor has been equipped with a barrier-free design and biometrics that allow for smooth, independent movement for passengers with disabilities. The area now features flexible camera coverage, meaning that the cameras can self-adjust to heights and angles without restricting or dictating person’s movement if they are in a wheelchair or have mobility issues.

The Emirates self-service check in kiosks have also been improved, with text to speech functionality, improved touchscreen usability, braille and tactile features, headphone jack for mobility and sight challenges, and the ability to self-adjust to accommodate the customers’ height.

Emirates Accessible Chauffeur Drive Service

Emirates also has a newly improved Emirates-branded wheelchair accessible vehicle which is now the prototype for a planned fleet of 10 vehicles, to be introduced by early 2026. The Chauffeur Drive vehicle is a Mercedes V250 Van featuring an electric wheelchair lift and ramp. The lift is a powered device which is designed to extend and lower onto ground level to safely raise the customer with their wheelchair into the vehicle in a seamless manner. Once inside, the additional safety restraints secure the customer who may have severe mobility disabilities. Emirates’ chauffeur drivers are currently being trained in mobility assistance and to support customers with disabilities. Currently, the wheelchair accessible vehicle is used for First and Business Class customers availing of chauffeur drive services based in Dubai, with plans to extend its availability in the future.

Research & Innovation - Initiatives for Accessible Travel

At Emirates,’ teams of innovation experts are dedicated to developing solutions for issues including Accessibility. The team has already produced several prototypes designed to benefit Emirates’ customers with accessibility requirements. One of the innovations that Emirates is exploring is a collaboration with Airbus, to make the cabin more accessible. Through the usage of a unique technology provider, the concept will facilitate independent travel for passengers who are blind or have low vision, using discreetly placed QR codes that can link to the customers’ phone and provide an audio description of the cabin and haptics to locate essential functions like seat rows, lavatories, emergency exits and even digital menus.

Emirates’ focus on Accessible Travel

Championing Change

Emirates is championing change in the aviation industry, with the goal of making travel more accessible and inclusive for everyone. As part of efforts to champion change, Emirates established a dedicated Office of Accessibility and Inclusion and became the World’s First Autism Certified Airline in March 2025. Emirates has trained more than 35,000 staff to support customers with autism and has introduced the ‘Travel Rehearsal’ initiative across 17 countries so far, allowing customers to practice the nuances of the airport experience before travelling.

                

Designing for Dignity

Emirates is engaged in designing new policies, processes and products with a focus on dignity of customers with accessibility requirements. Empowering all customers to fly with confidence, Emirates introduced a new Accessibility policy and commitment in recent years and implemented new processes in Call Centres to support customer requirements, launched the Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub on Emirates.com to support the customer experience, and introduced many new products to support Accessible Travel in collaboration with direct feedback from communities and groups with accessible travel needs.

Advancing Accessibility 

Emirates continues to drive the accessible travel agenda forward in an evolving space, doing what is right and responsible, step by step and prioritising innovation. Emirates also works with an array of partners internationally to advance the accessible travel agenda – from legislators, to operators, to specific groups and communities, and global customers. Emirates also aims to advance accessibility by standardising global processes and creating consistency - online, in call centres, in airports and inflight.

The Art of Effortless Exploration: How Galaxy AI Unlocks Seamless Travel

 When it comes to travel, discovering hidden local attractions and engaging meaningfully with people and places can transform experiences into core memories. In this final edition of a three-part series on how Galaxy AI, together with Google AI’s capabilities, transforms everyday life, learn the best ways to travel smart and smoothly, with the right AI tools on hand.  

From planning your itinerary to chatting with locals and uncovering the history behind iconic landmarks, here’s how you can unlock better travels with Galaxy AI. 

Seamless communication for every moment 

 

Handle calls and messages with ease using Live Translate (left) and Chat Assist (right) to communicate clearly across languages.

Now imagine you’ve just landed in Korea and need to confirm your hotel stay. You’re about to make a phone call, but the language barrier makes this simple question feel daunting. Live Translate  is your secret weapon. Built into your Galaxy device , it allows real-time audio translation with the person you’re speaking to, accompanied by a transcript on-screen, for stress-free communication. Offering support for a total of 30 languages and dialects, Live Translate enables you to enjoy nothing but smooth conversations when you’re out exploring.

If you’re texting instead, Chat Assist  enhances sentence structure, refines expressions, corrects grammatical errors and even generates complete sentences to save time while adjusting the tone to match your personal style. This makes sure you can communicate effortlessly with someone in multiple languages , with your message coming across as polite and culturally appropriate. 

Find the Best Itinerary for You

 

Curate your personalized photo itinerary of New York City with Gemini Live

Let’s say you are planning a trip to New York City with your friend, and the both of you have a different list of photo spots you’d like to visit. With only a few days to explore, make the most out of your time and simply tell Google Gemini Live  what each of you want, and it will create a seamless itinerary that fits in the places on both your lists. Now enhanced with multimodal AI, Gemini also enables seamless interactions combining voice, touch and visual input, to offer intelligent, conversational guidance that supports your journey of exploration.

Here Gemini pulls together a visual itinerary of New York’s most iconic photo spots, including the scenic views from DUMBO, the cobblestone charm of SoHo, and the architectural wonder of the Jenga Building in Tribeca. No toggling between apps, no search fatigue, just instant, intelligent planning. And whether you’re using the new Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Galaxy S25 series, AI-powered camera software like the optimized ProVisual Engine enables sharper outputs, making sure you and your friend are all set to capture some amazing shots for the memories.  

Dive Deep into Local Essences

 

With Circle to Search, discover the story behind any image instantly.

After you get back to the hotel from your day of exploring Tribeca, you wonder what building is actually in that photo you snapped. 

With Circle to Search with Google , all you need is to press your home button and circle the item on screen. Instantly, Circle to Search identifies it as the Jenga Tower, giving you all the details without needing to type a single word. Whether it’s a piece of street art in Melbourne or a historic temple in Bangkok, Circle to Search on your Galaxy device is your in-pocket local guide that reveals the story behind every landmark, mural and more – adding meaning to every experience. 

Ready to take off and explore the world your way? Take the lightweight Galaxy Z Fold7 along and make use of its wider screen with a new 21:9 aspect ratio perfect for multi-tasking as you plan, translate, and discover all at once. Or keep things compact with the Galaxy Z Flip7 – your pocket-sized travel companion ready to support with quick translations and capturing moments, all conveniently from the FlexWindow. 

With Galaxy AI and the latest foldables by your side, make each step of your journey smarter, smoother and more connected than ever.

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5 Reasons Why the Galaxy Tab S11 is the Perfect Everyday Companion

In a world where we move between work, play, and creativity in a single day, the device we carry needs to keep up. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 isn’t just another tablet — it’s a powerful, stylish all-in-one companion designed to help you do more, wherever you are.

From its refined design to its AI-powered features, here’s why the Galaxy Tab S11 is the ultimate everyday partner.

A Screen That Inspires Creativity

The first thing you notice is the stunning 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.

It’s more than just bright — with 1,600 nits peak brightness, deep blacks, and a silky 120Hz refresh rate, everything from editing photos to streaming your favourite series looks and feels extraordinary.

This display isn’t just for viewing; it’s your personal creative canvas, whether you’re sketching, designing, or brainstorming.

Portable Elegance with Real Durability

The slim Armor Aluminum frame delivers a premium feel while being surprisingly light — ideal for slipping into your work bag or travel backpack.

And with IP68 water and dust resistance, it’s as ready for the morning commute as it is for a weekend getaway.

The Tab S11 combines style, durability, and convenience, making it a companion that looks as good as it performs.

All-Day Power, All-Out Performance

Powered by the next-gen MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor, the Tab S11 runs everything — from video calls to multitasking between design apps — with snappy efficiency and smooth responsiveness.

The 8,400 mAh battery easily lasts through a day’s worth of classes, meetings, or creative sessions, while 45W fast charging gets you back to full power in no time.

It’s a tablet that keeps up with your ambition.

Smart Tools for Work & Play

The redesigned S Pen feels natural in your hand with its hexagonal grip and precise cone-shaped tip, making note-taking, annotating, or sketching effortless.

With AI-powered features in One UI 8, like Writing Assist for refining notes and Drawing Assist for turning rough sketches into polished visuals, the Tab S11 doubles as both your personal productivity hub and your creative studio.

Pair it with the Book Cover Keyboard Slim, and it transforms into a compact laptop alternative — complete with a dedicated Galaxy AI key for quick, intelligent commands.

Perfectly Balanced for Every Lifestyle

Unlike bulky pro-grade devices or basic entry-level tablets, the Tab S11 hits the sweet spot — a device that’s equally ready for Zoom meetings, quick photo edits, e-learning, or simply catching up on your favourite shows.

Its 13MP rear camera and 12MP ultra-wide 4K front camera make video calls crystal clear and keep content creation sharp on the go.

Wherever you are — office, classroom, or café — the Tab S11 adapts to you.

The Verdict: Power, Style & Versatility in One

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is more than just a gadget. It’s your everyday companion — a sleek device that empowers you to work smarter, create more, and stay connected, all while fitting effortlessly into your lifestyle.

For students, professionals, and creators alike, the Tab S11 proves that you don’t have to compromise between performance and portability.

One tablet. Endless possibilities. Your perfect daily partner. For more information about the Samsung S11 Tab; checkout here: https://www.samsung.com/my/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11/buy/

Galaxy AI, Can Your Phone Do This?

 Phones, what can’t they do nowadays? A lot when compared to Samsung Galaxy devices, which can do anything from making your photos look better to helping you sort out your entire day.

And do you know how Samsung Galaxy devices achieve this? With the power of magic.

It’s not actually magic, it’s Galaxy AI, an innovation as close to magic as you can get, that is embedded into nearly every Samsung technology you see today. 

Owning a Samsung Galaxy flagship device like the Galaxy S or Z Series is really a flex. As a matter of fact, owning any Samsung device in general is a flex because you look cool while doing cool things. But more than that, it’s Galaxy AI.

Mayhap you’ve heard of Generative Edit, this incredible suite of Galaxy AI features that allow you to edit your photos and videos any way you want. Get rid of things in your photos that do not spark you joy, sketch things into existence like a magician with Sketch to Image, move yourself around if you prefer to look like you’re floating in your pictures. Ultimately, you’ve heard of these features, but have you experienced them? Can your phone do this?

 

Check out the incredible things Generative Edit can do. Video credits to @Azizimusa_

On another topic of what phones can or cannot do. We’re always talking about AI this, AI that in our lives. How truly integrated is AI on your phone? One might wonder. Well, not as intergrated as Gemini Live with Samsung applications.

Words are the power of an efficient person and with a simple request, ask Gemini to search for information and save it to your Notes application, or get an estimation of what time to leave your house and plan the best route for an event, or even ask it for fashion advice as you embark on your modelling journey. Is your phone as integrated with AI as this?

 

Watch Deadpudds as she navigate the flora world with Gemini Live. Video credits to @Deadpudds

Finally, the camera. As everyone is aware, Samsung devices take pictures so good, you could frame them in the Museum of Modern Art. With a staggering 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera and 200 MP camera on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, your pictures are will be *chef’s kiss*.

 

All the zoom, all the detail.

A Galaxy Device just does anything! So, if you’re wondering if you should make the switch, just ask yourself, can my phone do whatever a Samsung Galaxy device can? If the answer is yes, a Galaxy Device is probably cooler. If the answer is no, join the Galaxy family, grab these Samsung Galaxy devices, and experience Galaxy AI today! 

To purchase the Galaxy Z Series, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-z/

To buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, please visit: http://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s25-ultra/buy/ 

Check out the Galaxy S25 FE today and purchase your very own AI companion: https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-fe-navy-512gb-sm-s731bdbhxme

POP MART Joins Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival with Exclusive LABUBU Collectibles and Halloween Series

 Shopee Malaysia and POP MART are turning up the excitement for the 10.10 Brands Festival with POP MART’s special Halloween Series, featuring new spooky releases and surprise restocks across all collectibles. Fans shopping on POP MART’s Official Store on Shopee Mall can also enjoy exclusive Spend & Win rewards featuring iconic favourites such as LABUBU FALL IN WILD and Let's Checkmate Vinyl Plush Dolls from THE MONSTERS series, available only on 10 October.

[LEFT] POP MART’s new Halloween Series across all collectibles and [RIGHT] Spend & Win prizes up for grabs during POP MART’s 10.10 Surprise Hours Drop

To celebrate the launch, POP MART will host a Surprise Hours Drop lineup throughout 10 October, featuring fan-favourite character restocks and limited Halloween editions: 

⏰12:00 AM: LABUBU, Crybaby and Twinkle Twinkle Restocks

⏰10:00 AM: Halloween Series IP New Release

⏰2:00 PM: LABUBU, Crybaby and Twinkle Twinkle Restocks

⏰6:00 PM: LABUBU, Crybaby and Twinkle Twinkle Restocks

The celebration will culminate in an exclusive Shopee Live  Halloween Restock at 8:00 PM via POP MART’s official store, with a special appearance by content creator Cayee Loh (@cayeeloh.mear). 

Adding to the excitement, collectors can stand a chance to unlock exclusive Shopee-only Spend & Win rewards:

Spend RM300 and above to stand a chance to win a random blindbox from POP MART’s character series, featuring Crybaby, Hirono, Baby Molly, or Baby Tabby.

Spend RM1,588 and above to stand a chance to win the LABUBU FALL IN WILD or the Let's Checkmate Vinyl Plush Dolls from THE MONSTERS series

Don’t miss out on the thrill! Subscribe to POP MART’s Official Store on Shopee Mall and tune in to Shopee Live this 10 October to snag limited-edition Halloween collectibles, and stand a chance to win exclusive Spend & Win rewards - all part of Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival celebration.