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Andor serves as the vehicle for Cassian’s evolution from a selfish thief to a self-sacrificing rebel fighter. – ALL PICS FROM DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Rebels need no Skywalker

For a spinoff of a film that itself was a spinoff from a franchise built on the spectacle of lightsabers and the supernatural powers of the Force, it is pleasantly surprising that the second season of ...

Hardy puts his Brazilian jiu-jitsu and athleticism to good use in Havoc’s sparse action sequences. – PICS FROM NETFLIX

Havoc unleashes contrived mess

AFTER a long hiatus following 2018’s folk horror film Apostle, Gareth Evans returns to the world of crime and action with Havoc, a film that truly lives up to its name, for better or worse.

Evans, more ...

Opting for a life solely as a lawyer, Matt (left) still struggles to leave the Daredevil identity behind. – ALL PICS FROM DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Daredevil puts story over spectacle

ART once again imitates real life as Disney’s new addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Daredevil: Born Again – intentionally or otherwise – heavily parallels the ascent of Donald Trump to the ...

Malaysia’s expanding 5G network is set to power smart cities, enhancing connectivity and enabling real-time data sharing. – PICS FROM FREEPIK

Malaysia’s 5G leap forward

MALAYSIA is making significant strides in its 5G network roll-out, positioning itself as a regional leader in next-generation connectivity.

As of December last year, the country’s 5G coverage reached 82.4% ...

Kommodus begins its lycanthropic evolution with A Foetal Wolf in Stained Glass. – BANDCAMPPIC

Lupine fury, lyrical fire

THE complete package, Kommodus is one of the few projects in this sphere of metal that delivers on the musical and lyrical front, as opposed to how most bands tend to hastily write grammatical nonsensical ...

Retailers use BNPL to attract younger shoppers. – FREEPIKPIC

Debt woes, online overspend

AS Malaysia’s digital economy flourishes, a new financial trend is transforming the way consumers shop: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL).

Once seen as a niche payment option, BNPL has rapidly gained traction, ...

Sakamoto’s family grows beyond just his wife and daughter by the end of the season. – PICS FROM NETFLIX

Family man assassin

NETFLIX continues to build on its impressive licensed anime library with Sakamoto Days, an action comedy revolving around a retired legendary assassin turned small convenience store owner and family man. ...

With its clever storytelling, heartwarming friendships and an irresistibly cool robot sidekick, Mechamato is set to mechanise China.

Mechamato breaks into China

MALAYSIAN animation company Monsta’s popular animated series Mechamoto is officially making its debut in China, with streaming set to begin on Youku soon. A significant leap forward for Monsta’s global ...

Mecha Silver stands out from the other two options by blending modern sleekness with a touch of futurism.

Max gaming meets mid-range

THE mid-range smartphone market has just received what realme is touting as a “game-changer” and “gaming dominator” with the launch of the realme 14 5G.

Now, we are not really that hot on all the buzz ...

Google Workspace has an entire suite catered to every demand. – G-WORKPLACEPIC

Free productivity tools

IT is paramount to be productive in this age of digital efficiency, particularly for those seeking to streamline their work, school and personal organisation. A vast catalogue of free online tools exists ...