Yesterday, digital platform oversight strengthened, Met Gala faces boycott

Jakarta (ANTARA) - ANTARA’s technology, automotive, entertainment, and lifestyle channels on Monday (4/5) broadcast news, among others, on strengthening oversight of digital platforms accessible to children, Lenovo’s new device, BYD’s new car platform, an award for Ki Ageng Ganjur, and calls to boycott the 2026 Met Gala.

Here is a summary and links to yesterday’s news stories that can be reviewed this morning.

Kemkomdigi increases oversight of platforms accessible to children

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) is enhancing supervision of digital platforms that still allow access by children, even though they have set a minimum age limit for service users.

Lenovo Legion Y70 to use Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, 8,000mAh battery

Lenovo will relaunch its gaming phone Legion line after a four-year hiatus, planning to introduce the Lenovo Legion Y70 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and 8,000mAh battery on 19 May 2026 in China.

BYD implements Heyuan hybrid platform

BYD has introduced a new integrated vehicle drivetrain architecture called Heyuan, focusing on relocating the exhaust muffler from the rear of the vehicle to the front engine compartment, integrating it with other drivetrain components.

Ki Ageng Ganjur receives award in Uzbekistan

The music group Ki Ageng Ganjur won the “The Preservation Development and Promotion of Traditional Music Performance” award at the International Folklore Festival Boysun Bahori held in Uzbekistan from 1 to 3 May 2026.

Met Gala faces boycott calls after takeover by Jeff Bezos

The 2026 Met Gala fashion event is facing boycott calls from Hollywood celebrities following billionaire Jeff Bezos’s involvement as a sponsor. The participation of Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, in organising the annual event that brings together fashion elites and film stars at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has led several artists to decide not to attend.