LEMON BLOG

TikTok has made a triumphant comeback to the Apple App Store and Google Play, and it seems that RedNote (Xiaohongshu), the app that briefly benefited from its absence, is now fading fast. According to Sensor Tower data, in the five days following TikTok's return, downloads of RedNote dropped by a staggering 91%. Once seen as a potential TikTok alternative, RedNote gained popularity when a potential US ban on TikTok loomed. However, now that ByteDance's short-video giant is back, RedNote's surge appears to have been short-lived. 

YouTube is gearing up to launch a more affordable, ad-free subscription option, aiming to cater to users who want an uninterrupted viewing experience without the full price tag of YouTube Premium. This new plan, known as "Premium Lite," is expected to roll out soon in the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand, according to insiders familiar with the initiative.

Meta is giving Instagram a major upgrade, introducing a batch of new features that aim to make chatting, sharing, and organizing much smoother. From translating messages on the fly to scheduling DMs and sharing song snippets, Instagram is finally adding features we probably should have had ages ago.

The Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) toll system has been making headlines lately, with ministers frequently discussing its implementation and future. However, according to Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan, PLUS is the one driving this initiative—not the government.

In an effort to clamp down on personal data leaks, Malaysia's Digital Ministry is rolling out its first-ever intelligence system to track and monitor the online sale of personal data. Dubbed the "Threat Intelligence Capacity Support Automation for Personal Data Breach Case Management Project", the initiative—led by the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Commissioner—is set to launch in Q2 this year. (Yes, the name is a mouthful, but at least it sounds impressive enough to scare off data thieves.)