Technology
The latest technology news and analysis from JournalArta Global.
7 AI Smartphone Trends in 2026 You Should Know Before Buying
JOURNALARTA.COM, JAKARTA — 2026 is becoming a major turning point for the global smartphone industry. Artificial intelligence, once treated as a side feature, is now built deep into operating systems and phone hardware. If you plan to buy a new phone this year, understanding how AI-ready devices differ will help you avoid choosing a handset that already feels outdated.
AI Bubble Still Has Room, Despite Correction Risks
The AI bubble has not burst yet, even as warnings grow louder. Strong profits, rising tech debt, and fear of missing out keep U.S. stocks moving higher.
Why Laptop Prices Jumped in Mid-2026, and What’s Driving It
JOURNALARTA.COM, JAKARTA — Laptop prices are climbing fast in mid-2026, hitting students, office workers, and budget buyers the hardest. Entry-level models that once felt affordable now cost far more, driven by a global chip squeeze, surging AI demand, and more expensive hardware standards for so-called AI PCs. Here’s what is pushing the market up.
UMKM Bazaar Opens Bamboo Rafting Festival in HSS
Hj. Mustaidah Syafrudin Noor opened the UMKM and creative economy bazaar at the 2026 Bamboo Rafting Festival in Loksado, Hulu Sungai Selatan. Thirty tenants showcased local products, from traditional foods to creative goods. She urged small businesses to use digital tools and turn bamboo into higher-value local products.
Ngawi Launches SIMATA MOLEK App to Put Tourism Information on Phones
Ngawi's tourism office has launched SIMATA MOLEK, an app that gathers destinations, food, culture, events and the creative economy in one place on visitors' phones.
Bidirectional Pixel Could Redefine Screens and Sensors
ETH Zurich researchers have developed a bidirectional pixel that can display images and analyze incoming light. The technology could reshape phones, AR devices, and optical communication, though it is still far from mass production.
Global Memory Chip Crisis 2026 Puts Smartphone Prices Up
JOURNALARTA.COM, JAKARTA – Buying a new smartphone with strong specs and a reasonable price is getting harder for consumers. By mid-2026, the global technology industry is being hit by a global memory chip crisis. Shortages of key components, especially RAM (DRAM) and storage memory (NAND Flash), are forcing manufacturers to raise device prices to levels rarely seen before.
Claude imitation allegations raise stakes for Alibaba
Anthropic says people linked to Alibaba may have copied Claude through millions of automated prompts. The dispute highlights how model distillation can expose an AI system’s behavior without hacking code or stealing training data.
NASA Tests AI Medic Astronaut for Deep-Space Missions
NASA is testing CMO-DA, an AI medic astronaut designed to help crews diagnose and respond to medical symptoms when they are too far from Earth for quick consultation. The system runs locally, without a live link to Earth, and uses open-source tools from Red Hat. Testing is still on the ground before any space deployment.
Social Assistance Check 2026: Link, App, and How to Use It
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM — The government is distributing PKH, BPNT, and a Rp600,000 BLT-style payout per stage to 30 million beneficiary families in 2026. You can check your status from a phone in under two minutes using the official Kemensos website or app, as long as your KTP and family-card details match the data.
NHTSA Wants to Remove Robotaxi Brake Pedals
U.S. road safety regulator NHTSA has proposed removing brake pedals from robotaxis that have no manual controls. The draft keeps stopping-distance standards in place, but it is already stirring debate over safety, passenger responsibility, and the future of driverless cars.
Google Pushes AI Regulation with Rules Favoring Industry
Google is pressing for AI regulation in the United States through a “middle path” that still leaves wide room for the industry. In a policy paper and comments from Kent Walker, the company proposes a federal frontier-AI watchdog and practical rules for AI platforms. The Verge reports the plan raises the question of who really benefits.
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.6 Sol in Phases After U.S. Request
OpenAI is rolling out GPT-5.6 Sol gradually after a U.S. government request. The flagship model is strong in coding and cybersecurity, but early access is limited to approved partners.
5 Budget Gaming Phones for ML and PUBG in 2026
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Budget gaming phones in the Rp1 million range can still handle Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile in 2026, as long as users stay realistic...
Free AI Logo Maker 2026: 5 Logo Websites for MSMEs Without Designers & Copyright Risks
JAKARTA — Free AI logo makers are now a fast option for MSME owners who want a shop identity without spending big on design fees....
How to Make TikTok Selling Videos with AI in 2026: CapCut AI and Free Pictory Without Showing Your Face
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – AI is now helping many MSME sellers make TikTok Shop content without showing their face, without editing skills, and without starting from scratch every day. With CapCut AI, Pictory, and InVideo AI, text scripts can be turned into promo videos in minutes.
How to Check 2026 Desil Online Using NIK on Cekbansos
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Desil welfare status can now be checked from home using only a KTP NIK, with no need to queue at the village office....
How to Submit a Desil Objection via the Cek Bansos App in 2026
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Low-income residents whose names do not appear on cekbansos.kemensos.go.id can now apply to be included in the National Socioeconomic Single Data...
How to Use ChatGPT for Online Selling: 20 Shopee TikTok Shop Prompts for 2026
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Got ChatGPT but the results keep coming out flat? The problem is usually not the AI, but how you ask. These 20 ready-to-use prompts are built for Shopee and TikTok Shop sellers, from captions to video scripts and complaint replies.
Kalsel Yesterday: Tax Revenue Rises, Karhutla Alert
South Kalimantan’s daily roundup covers economic and public welfare issues, from tax revenue growing 40.33 percent to Rp4.72 trillion to Banjar Regency’s quick response to wildfire risks. It also includes oversight of child-friendly school admissions, new services at H Damanhuri Hospital, and a call for farmers in Hulu Sungai Selatan to adapt to technology.
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Review for Long-Distance Running
Finding the right running headphones for long distances such as a half marathon is not easy. Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 offers a rugged hybrid solution that keeps ears aware of surroundings while delivering high-quality audio.
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Launches With Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy A27 5G with a starting price of USD 349.99, or around Rp5.7 million, and a global release...
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 Named Best ANC Earbuds for Android
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 (2nd gen) is again seen as the top active noise-canceling earphone for Android users. It beats AirPods Pro outside Apple’s ecosystem and adds key upgrades, including built-in wireless charging and advanced spatial audio.
NASA Finds Donaldjohanson Asteroid Spinning Irregularly
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft found the Donaldjohanson asteroid spinning in an unusual way, shaped like a peanut with two lobes and preserving minerals formed by liquid water. The finding helps scientists read its collision history, the effect of sunlight, and asteroid evolution in the main belt.