Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 chipset finally here

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Qualcomm has leaked a lot of the information about the Snapdragon 820 chipset ever since March and the company finally decided to fully reveal the upcoming top SoC in the market. This obviously means we’re getting closer and closer to seeing the Snapdragon 820, but the company insists that won’t happen until 2016.

The Snapdragon 820 comes with a quad-core CPU with 64-bit Kryo cores, which can be clocked at up to 2.2 GHz, which is twice the performance of the one in the Snapdragon 810. The same improvement is quoted when it comes to “efficiency”, which makes us think that the S820 will have better life compared to its predecessor due to the new Hexagon 680 DSP. In the other hand, the S820 will be equipped with Adreno 530 GPU and it has at least 40% improvement to graphics performance, compute capabilities, and power usage when compared to the 430 from the predecessor.

Connectivity on S820 includes X12 LTE modem, support Cat.12 LTE download (with 600Mbps) peaks and Cat.13 uploads (with 150Mbps peaks), tri-carrier aggregation for downloads, and two-carrier aggregation for uploads. The Wi-Fi part of the chip gets support for 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac connections, which is the fastest currently available option. Of course, you need a wireless router with MU-MIMO support, and there aren’t a lot of those in the market at the moment.

Since 2K displays are widely available, 4K displays are supported by the S820 along with up to 28MP cameras through the new 14-bit dual-ISP. The chipset also works with UFS 2.0 or eMMC 5.1 flash storage, LPDDR4 186MHz dual-channel memory, USB 3.0 or 2.0, and NFC. Besides, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 will be improvising with four times faster than conventional charging and 38% faster than Quick Charge 2.0. You obviously will expect to see this chip will be available in most of the Android flagship smartphones next year.

SOURCE:
Qualcomm

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 830 SoC may support up to 8GB of RAM

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2015 is coming to the end, thinking getting a new smartphone? Good news for you, because there is a report that Qualcomm is preparing the upcoming flagship processor for upcoming smartphones. So far most of the specs are just speculations, but one of the best rumor so far will be the support for up to 8GB of RAM.

The main reason why they make the support up to 8GB RAM will be to incorporate enough computing and musty-tasking power to make the new processor work. Pan
Jiutang
, a Chinese analyst claims that Qualcomm’s next beastly chip will have a model designation “MSM8998”.

Now, take it with a grain of salt because it’s too early to have any concrete information on the silicon. Still, it is a pretty nice opportunity to strike up a debate on whether or not such power would be useful or practical inside a handset. Besides that, another speculation points out that the new Snapdragon 830 will have a 10nm die size.

Source:
GForGamers

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chip won't be available until Samsung releases the S8

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Those of you who are looking forward to
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 processor
 are in for a bit of a rude awakening as it appears that the chip won’t be making its way into the mainstream market until April at the earliest. Why is that you ask? Well, it appears that Samsung has made a deal with Qualcomm that gives the Korean company the right to be the first one to use the Snapdragon 835 in their smartphones.

According to reports by Forbes, a source has spoken to them confirming that the Snapdragon 835 “won’t be available in large quantities until after the S8 launches.” Simply put, any phone that launches before the S8 will need to rely on the older Snapdragon 821, which probably explains why the HTC U Ultra and the upcoming LG G6 will be using the older chips.

The news that the Samsung has first dibs at the Snapdragon 835 isn’t all that surprising considering that the
chip itself is manufactured using Samsung’s 10nm FinFET process
. Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is currently rumoured to launch in South Korea on the 14th of April.

Source:
The Verge
,
Forbes

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 will be in 2019 smartphones

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With 2018 coming to an end, Qualcomm decided to announce their latest chipset that will power flagship smartphones in 2019, the Snapdragon 855 at the Snapdragon Technology Summit at Maui, Hawaii.

The first thing to know about the Snapdragon 855 is that it will be supporting multi-gigabit 5G, which means that it’ll certainly be seen in the first wave of 5G smartphones. Not only will the chipset be able to increase the speed of network connectivity in smartphones, it’ll also be able to assist smartphones in producing better pictures by recognising the subject of the photo and offer the in-screen fingerprint feature which Qualcomm calls the 3D Sonic Sensor.

The 5G network support is definitely the main highlight of the chipset, and it is said to be able to go up to 100 times faster than the current 4G network. The Snapdragon 855 is also using Qualcomm’s 4th generation AI engine which leads to faster information processing and three times better performance than the Snapdragon 845.

The AI engine is said to not only improve on scene detection and subject recognition, but it’s also increasing the responsiveness of digital assistants, improving the depth of field in portrait mode photos and also enhancing AR experiences.

More information will be revealed about the Snapdragon 855 in the coming days as the Snapdragon Technology Summit has just begun.

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Quick Charge 4 gives 5 hours of battery life from 5 minutes of charging

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Qualcomm has announced its latest Snapdragon 835 chipset today, manufactured on Samsung’s revolutionary 10nm FinFET process. With the announcement of the new processor, Qualcomm introduces a newer version of its Quick Charge technology, Quick Charge 4. And as you would expect, Quick Charge 4 is the fastest charging technology to date by chipmaker Qualcomm.

Quick Charge 4 will be available alongside the upcoming Snapdragon 835 processor, which is expected to power most of the major flagship handsets of 2017. Compared to the current generation Quick Charge 3.0 charging tech, Quick Charge 4 is up to 20 percent faster, 30 percent more efficient and charges up to 5° C cooler. Based on tests conducted on a 2,750mAh battery, Quick Charge 4 will provide 5 hours of battery life from a mere 5 minutes of charging, and Qualcomm claims the new technology to charge from 0 to 50 percent in just 15 minutes. This trumps OnePlus’ Dash Charge technology which charges from 0 to 60% in half an hour, which is probably the quickest in 2016.

With Quick Charge 4, Qualcomm has also introduced a new line of PMIC’s (power management integrated circuits) with up to 96 percent peak efficiency, low impendance and cutting edge charging features with the likes of battery differential sensing. The new PMIC’s are known as SMB1380 and SMB1381, which are made to support any USB Type C 5V power source, or other similarly high power sources, also supporting charging ultra slim mobile devices, while ensuring advanced thermal management at the same time. On top of that, Quick Charge 4 not only supports USB Type C, but is also USB-PD (Power Delivery) compliant.

Quick Charge 4, like Qualcomm’s previous rapid charging technologies is rumored to slowly kill the market and need for powerbanks, given their charging efficiency. Quick Charge is now the top charging method that is being used in mobile devices. The company claims that there are more than 600 million devices and accessories to date that uses Quick Charge 2.0 and 3.0. The full details regarding Quick Charge 4 is available via the source link below. Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

Source:
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Quick Phrases: New feature activates Google Assistant without “Hey Google”

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Google Assistant will be getting a new update soon; this update enables users to activate the voice assistant without saying the phrase, “Hey Google”.

As reported by
XDA Developers
, Google’s new feature will be called “Quick Phrases” — it needs to be enabled so that your Assistant will always be on standby.

Quick Phrases will work with simpler tasks

Image credit: XDA Developers

Once enabled, users will can perform simple tasks like answering/declining calls and snooze/stop alarms. However, there’s a high chance that more functions will be introduced when Quick Phrases is rolled out.

Google also made it known that with Quick Phrases enabled, there’s a possibility of accidentals pick-ups — if your Assistant hears someone else saying “answer” or if it detects a word that sounds like “answer”, it will pick up the call.

XDA Developers revealed that the new feature is available on a Pixel 3 XL that runs on Android 12 beta, but we still don’t know if Android 12 is a must to unlock this feature.

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Quora’s 100 million user data breach was caused by third party hack

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Quora has recently been hacked by a third party on 30 November which led to user data breach, affecting 100 million Quora users.

According to Quora, the information that has been compromised include account information such as name, email address, encrypted password, data imported from other linked networks, public content and actions such as questions, answers, comments, upvotes and also non-public content and actions such as answer request, downvotes and direct messages. However, anonymous users will not be affected since the company did not keep the identities of those who posted anonymously.

Besides that, the company has also hired a digital forensics and security firm to investigate the case and notified the law enforcement parties, and they are notifying all their users whose data were compromised. In addition, they’re logging out all the affected users and invalidating all users who uses passwords as their authentication method to prevent any further data breach. Quora also advises its users to change their passwords especially if the same password is used on different accounts with the same email, as the hackers might be able to gain access to their other accounts.

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R9 380 OEM Spotted on HP Desktops

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Recently, HP announced its latest line of desktop PCs, on HP’s product pages for its new desktop aren’t active but Techpowerup speculate on what the R9 380 could be. The new R9 380 might be a new re-branded R9 285, or be based on its “Tonga” silicon, which physically features 2,048 stream processors based on Graphics CoreNext (GCN) 1.2 architecture, and a 384-bit wide GDDR5 memory interface.

Despite the chance it will be re-branding from “Tahiti” based product would be suicidal for AMD. According to GCN, the predecessor “Tahiti” lacks a lot of architecture features compare with “Hawaii” and “Tonga”. Tahiti has been stop be in AMD radar for optimisation for games, and some new features such as; FreeSync and XDMA CrossFire. The R9 380 might getting 2,048 stream processors, and its full 384-bit GDDR5 memory interface then it will definitely be an OEM product and it will the stepping stone for AMD to be succeeding R9 400 series.
According to AMD’s next-gen lineup there are few re-branding across the line-up, with only one genuinely new silicon. “Tonga” could drive the pair of SKUs that directly succeed the R9 270 and R9 270X; “Grenada”, which is a refined version of “Hawaii”, will drive the SKUs that succeed the R9 280 and R9 280X; while the new “Fiji” silicon, with its 4,096 stream processors and a fancy 640 GB/s High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) interface, could drive the SKUs that succeed R9 290 and R9 290X.

Many must awaits the new R9 390 and R9 390X, it seem AMD going releasing R9 400 series instead of R9 390 or R9 390X.


Radeon RX Vega graphics cards are now available around the world

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Gaming enthusiast will be happy to know that the highly anticipated AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 graphics cards are currently available around the world, giving gamers access to a high-performance gaming experience. The Vega air-cooled cards are available today while the Vega GOUs will be available on August 28.

The graphics cards are made powerful thanks to the High Bandwidth Cache which comes with 8GB of HBM2 memory and bleeding-edge features like Rapid Packed Math, High Bandwidth Cache Controller and now Geometry and Pixel Engines to better utilize low-level APIs and excel in DirectX 12 and Vulkan enabled games. Game developers will be releasing and patching games to make use of this features, making the graphics card show off its full potential with higher frame rates and image quality settings to give a more immersive experience.

The Radeon RX Vega cards also have a nice premium design, with high-quality materials, GPU tach meter and iconic illumination. The cards will also support AMD FreeSync for smooth and vibrant HDR gaming and driver updates to keep the card well ahead of the competition. Exact pricing in Malaysia will be announced soon as well as availability.

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Raiden V announced for Xbox One on February 25

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Missing some plane fighter games from the arcade? Game developer Moss has announced Raiden V, a sequel to the challenging and graphically stunning vertical scrolling plane fighter game of all time, the game is set to be released on February 25 next year for Xbox One in Japan and it also marks the 25th anniversary for the game franchise itself. The game will be available in both boxed and digital download versions, which will cost 7992 Yen ($65) and 7344 Yen ($60) respectively.

Raiden’s prequel was first seen in arcades in 2007 while the PS3 and PC version of it merely got released two years back, the announcement of Raiden V and first release on a modern gaming console would mean that we can expect greater graphics and cloud cooperative play. While developer MOSS hasn’t announced any support for future releases for the PS4 and PC platform, we are hoping that time will give us the answer as its release date gets closer, but lets just pray that the game gets its international debut.

SOURCE:
Forbes

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Rainway platform will stream triple-A games to any device without input-lag

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Game streaming has been something that many companies are talking about. We know that Nvidia has GeForce Now, which is a system that will allow you to stream triple-A games to any system even non-gaming setups. This is possible because all the processing is done on the cloud servers and your computer just displays the game. Now there is a new contender which claims that their system will allow for game streaming at 60FPS without any input latency.

Rainway will allow you to stream games on any platform that has browser support, currently, they are supporting Windows, Android, iOS and Mac, Xbox OS and certain Linux distributions and any other device that is capable of running either Firefox or Chrome. There is even support for the Nintendo Switch which might be coming soon. Rainway streams games through fully secured channels and does not require you to get any specific hardware or go through tedious setup procedures. The company promised input-lag free gameplay but it would seem like you will need a very fast Internet connection. In the trailer, we can see games like PUBG, Wolfenstein II, and Cuphead working lag-free.

Rainway will be completely free and an open beta will be launching on January 20, where users will have to download a server and client programs from their website after registering.

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Rakuten Kobo eReaders can be officially purchased in Malaysia

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Rakuten Kobo has officially introduced its eReaders to the Malaysian market through local distributor Ingram Micro, customers will also have access to a localized Kobo.com bookstore and it currently sells books from local publishers Mentor Publishing, Odonata Publishing, Exact Publisher and Hup Lick Publishing.

Four Kobo eReaders are being offered in Malaysia, including the newly launched Kobo Clara 2E, which boasts a 6-inch HD e-ink display and comes with 16GB of storage that can store up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 Kobo Audiobooks, the Clara 2E is also a IPX8 waterproof eReader that enables it to submerge under 2 metres of water for up to 60 minutes, which can be useful for those who wants to read at their bath tub or pool.

Other Kobo eReader models are the Kobo Nia, Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Sage, all of which will go on sale this month at Kobo.com and its official store on
Lazada
 and
Shopee
, as well as major IT retailers such as Mono Digital, ALL IT Hypermarket, Flash Gadgets, Quantum Gadgets, Popular Malaysia and SMB + Enterprise.

Here are the official retail prices of the Rakuten Kobo eReaders in Malaysia:

Kobo Nia – RM499

Kobo Clara 2E – RM699

Kobo Libra 2 – RM929

Kobo Sage – RM1299

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‘CovidLock’ disguises as coronavirus app to lock devices and force users to pay $100 Bitcoin

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Just last week it was discovered that hackers are using an app called Coronavirus Maps to steal internet users’ information. Now, there’s another app called CovidLock which is, in fact, a ransomware in disguise.

To unaware users, CovidLock supposedly helps them track the location of the coronavirus. However, users will have to provide accessibility and lock screen permissions for the app to work. Once the permissions were given, the ransomware will automatically add a password to the device, effectively locking users out of their devices.

The only way they can unlock their phones is by paying $100 in Bitcoin within two days. The app also warned users that if they don’t pay the Bitcoin money, their pictures and videos will be deleted and their social media accounts will be leaked to the public.

The best way to prevent yourself from falling into traps like this is to only trust statements from governments and health officials, and to avoid panicking and downloading unnecessary apps.

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Ransomware that exploits vulnerabilities in Facebook and LinkedIn found by security researchers

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Facebook and LinkedIn users will want to remain vigilant as a randomware that is described as low-tech but cunning is spreading rapidly through the websites over the past week.

Dubbed ImageGate, the exploit was first detected by researchers working for an Israeli security firm called
Check Point
. In this exploit, the attackeds would embed malicious code into an image file and upload it onto the social media website. The attackers would then exploit a misconfiguration on the social media infrastructure which forces the user to download the image file. Should the image file be opened, said malicious code would begin installing a ransomware called “Locky” onto their computers. What happens after that is standard operating procedure for a ransomware. Locky would encrypt the user’s files and the user would be force to pay a certain amount of bitcoins in order to decrypt the files.

Curiously enough, Facebook has since responded to these supposed randomware attacks, suggesting that the case is merely a matter of “bad Chrome extensions.” In a statement issued to
Engadget
, Facebook claims that reports about these attacks were investigated and it was discovered that the attacks were due to several bad Chrome extensions. Facebook went on to mention that they’ve been blocking said extensions for nearly a week and have since reported the extensions to the appropriate parties. LinkedIn has yet to comment on the matter.

In the meantime, Facebook and LinkedIn users should refrain from opening any file that has been automatically downloaded, particularly image files with the SVG, JS, or HTA extensions.

Source:
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,
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Raspberry Rose LG V30 to be showcased at CES 2018

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LG’s recent V30 flagship is one of the most impressive smartphones one can buy in the market. But like any other LG handset, it lacks consumer reception, paling in comparison to the likes of Samsung and Huawei flagship smartphones. The company is planning to give the V30 a new breath of life by giving it a new paint job set to unveil at CES 2018 next week.

The LG V30’s new color variant is called Raspberry Rose, which is unique to its own. Unlike Apple’s Product Red lineup, the Raspberry Rose LG V30 comes with a less “shocking” red color, with a splash of pink, almost fruit like. This definitely gives a fresher look to the LG flagship unveiled 4 months back.

The V30 comes with top notch specs, including a 6-inch QHD+ display at 18:9 aspect ratio, a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Its dual 16MP rear camera has been dubbed one of the best when it comes to video recording, while the 5MP selfie shooter should be decent as well.

The Raspberry Rose LG V30 will be showcased at CES 2018, before launching in South Korea, followed by selected markets across Asia and Europe.

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Ray Tomlinson, pioneer of the e-mail, passes away at 74

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On Saturday, the grandfather of the e-mail, Raymond Samuel Tomlinson, passed away of a suspected heart attack. He was 74 years old.

Back in 1971, Tomlinson worked in Boston at Bolt, Beranek, and Newman (BBN), an R&D company that was instrumental in the development of the precursor to the internet, the ARPANET. At his time at BBN, Tomlinson came up with the SNDMSG command that would sent actual mail files to the recipent’s computers, making it the world’s first networked messaging program. It was then that Tomlinson would decide to use the “@” symbol to designate a user from its host, elevating the symbol from relative obscurity to an easily recognizable icon.

Tomlinson would go on to be a key driver in the development of standards for e-mail messages. Some of his contributions include the “From”, “Subject”, and date fields. In 2012, Tomlinson was inducted into the internet Hall Of Fame. The Internet Hall Of Fame biography page credit’s Tomlinson with “fundamentally changing the way people communicate.”

Source:
The Verge
,
Sydney Morning Herald

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Ray tracing will be coming to GTX graphics cards says Nvidia

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Ray tracing tech isn’t just for Nvidia’s RTX series of GPUs anymore says the American company; the folks at Nvidia have announced that they will be enabling ray tracing support for their older GTX 10-series cards as well as the brand new GTX 1660 and 1660 Ti cards.

For the GTX 10 series GPUs, only the GTX 1060 and higher will get the feature. According to PC World, developers and users don’t need to do anything besides updating their drivers to the upcoming April patch to get receive ray tracing support.

Image credit: WCCF Tech

It needs to be said however, unlike Nvidia’s RTX cards – which utilize integer and tensor cores – the GTX 10 series, which only have Cuda cores, may find it hard to run games with ray tracing enabled. According to Engadget, games like Battlefield V, which only uses ray tracing to detail reflections, should run fine; but the new Metro Exodus, which implements ray tracing in global illumination, will run too slow to be playable.

The GTX 1660 cards should fare better since it’s Turing architecture supports tensor cores, but don’t expect RTX-level performance.

Image credit: The Verge

Unity and Unreal are two popular engines that will be supporting ray tracing, so that’s a sign that the tech will be an important part of gaming in the future. So, it’s a welcome news that Nvidia are bringing ray tracing to other cards besides the RTX ones; however, it’ll take time before manufacturers learn how to make ray tracing more accessible and affordable for the masses.

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Razer acquires legendary audio company THX

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Razer has acquired numerous companies over the years, but none of them are as big of a name as the one they’ve announced today. In a move that seemed to come out of nowhere, Razer has revealed that they’ve acquired THX.

Originally founded by George Lucas in 1983, THX was one of the first initiatives to establish and certify a baseline level of audio performance across movie theaters. Those who’ve been to the movies would be familiar with the iconic “Deep Note” intro that shows up just before the movie starts. However, THX’s glory days has past them, as other audio companies such as Dolby have since overtaken THX in the cinema audio market.

Razer’s acquisition of THX is one that is beneficial to the audio company, as Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan has mentioned that he intends to push THX into the Chinese movie theaters by exploiting Razer’s own global infrastructure. As for THX-certified Razer audio peripherals, Tan remains tight lipped about it, possibly hinting that these devices, while possible, may not be coming anytime soon.

Source:
The Verge

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Razer appoints MOL as the main distributor of zGold in SEA

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Razer and Mol AccessPortal has collaborated to bring Razer’s zGold virtual currency that is catered towards gamers. With the growth of Southeast Asia’s gaming market, both companies will now take the lead in revolutionising gaming transaction in the region and other emerging markets. This partnership will be made to gamers with over 1 million points of purchase in 17 countries.

MOLPoints, the most widely used virtual currency will be rebranded as zGold-MOLPoints to leverage Razer’s brand leadership in the gaming community. This currency will be sold online and in retail stores in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. Platforms such as PlayStation Store SEA, Facebook Gameroom and publishers such as Nexon, Wargaming and more will be available for zGold users in selected countries. Razer’s zSliver currency will also be extended to MOL users who top up their wallets and pay for digital content with zGold-MOLPoints and zSliver can be used to redeem certain Razer products from the Razerstore, which was previously exclusive to zGold holders.

Users that want to top up their wallets can do so by acquiring zGold on the site via PayPal, major credit cards, Openbucks or Paysafecard. For more information on this virtual currency and other offers from them, you can visit their official websites,
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Razer Barracuda X 4-in-1 platform gaming headset launched

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If you’re in the market for a gaming headset that you can use on multiple platforms such as your PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Android smartphone, you should set your sights on the Razer Barracuda X.

The brand calls this their 4-in-1 headset because it’s usable on the platforms mentioned above via a USB-C transceiver dongle, or a wired 3.5mm jack if that’s more convenient for you. In the box is also a USB-A to USB-C extender for the dongle too.

The headsets boast a very simple but classy aesthetic thanks to its all-black build – the over-ear headphones come with low-profile, memory cushion foamed-ear cups to minimize bulkiness. There is no RGB lighting which is probably for the better; plus a detachable Razer HyperClear Cardioid mic.

For audio, the Barracuda X comes with 40mm TriForce Drivers that Razer says offer better treble and punchier bass without being too bulky. There’s also 7.1 surround sound support and up to 20 hours of battery life.

The Razer Barracuda X is priced at RM459 and is will be available on Razer’s
website
 or our official e-store
Good Deals by KLGG
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Razer becomes the official eSports Partner of SEA Games 2019

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Razer has officially announced that they will be the official eSports partner of SEA Games of 2019 that will be hosted in the Philippines.

“With esports’ inclusion in one of the region’s most celebrated multi-sport event, we look to redefine the notion of sporting competitions around the world. Join us in taking esports to the next level and making it an event celebrated around the world,” Razer stated.

Razer has yet to announce the full schedule and game competition that will be carried out during the SEA GAMES 2019 but it is expected that Razer will announce the full competition information in the next coming months. As for the time being, the only game that has been said to be involved in the competition is Mobile Legend : Bang Bang.

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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Review: Wireless gaming headphones done right

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Today we’re taking on a pair of wireless gaming headphones — the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro. These headphones were released a few months back and they’re basically the premium version of the BlackShark V2. The BlackShark V2 Pro is just the wireless version of its sibling, but do note that they’re also twice as expensive.

The BlackShark V2 Pro is real familiar, real simple

If you own a pair of BlackShark V2, you’d find the V2 Pro pretty familiar — they’re the same memory foam ear cushions, wireframe hinges and cushioned headband. The only noticeable difference is the colour — the V2 Pro is in full black whereas the V2 had a green Razer logo.

Personally, I don’t find the design aesthetically striking, but I also can’t deny that these headphones fit comfortably and better yet, feels great even when worn for long hours. Weighing at 320g, they are certainly lightweight, but I would’ve preferred if they can be folded and kept in a compact form for portability.

The V2 Pro also has a volume wheel and a mute button on top of the usual power button, audio jack and charging port. They come with a microphone port so I can use them without the microphone whenever I’m not chatting with others.

Limited to PC users, but good features nonetheless

Using Razer’s HyperSpeed Wireless technology, you just need to connect the USB dongle to your PC or any console of your choice for wireless connection. I’m not a fan of dangling cables, so I’ve been using them wirelessly when gaming, chatting or even listening to music. The only downside is that they couldn’t connect to my iPhone, or I could’ve use the V2 Pro for all my devices.

To enjoy them at their maximum potential, you’ll also need the
Razer Synapse
 which can be downloaded on both Windows and Mac. However, Synapse isn’t compatible with macOS Big Sur so I couldn’t adjust its settings on my MacBook Air; instead, I tested it on a Windows PC and made adjustment to get the sound quality to suit me better. The V2 Pro would’ve sounded even better – especially for gaming – with THX Spatial Audio turned on, but it’s a paid feature that will cost you USD19.99.

Audio quality: It’s not for everyone

Audiophiles may not like these headphones — they have a heavy-bass profile with inconsistent mids and highs that can sometimes make the audio sound muddy and piercing. However, gunshots in game are louder, so the V2 Pro is a good choice for shooting games like Rainbow Siege or Call of Duty. Also, these headphones lack in terms of noise isolation and noise leakage.

Impressive mic that’s also detachable

If you just want your friends to hear you loud and clear, the V2 Pro’s mic works great so there’s no need to fork out extra cash to get a separate microphone. I tested with a few friends and we all agreed that it’s crystal clear — there’s no buzzing and it separated the wearer’s voice and background noise well.

Battery: More than enough

The V2 Pro is also long-lasting, offering around 24 hours of battery life when you use them wirelessly. That’s more than enough for the average user, and you can also use the audio cable if you forget to charge them. The charging port sits between the audio jack and the mute button and you’ll need about three hours for a full charge.

Verdict

The BlackShark V2 Pro is a premium wireless headset that’s best for PC gamers as Razer Synapse isn’t available on any other console. Its excellent mic quality makes it a great device for those who’re always on voice chats, but if you’re more particular towards audio quality, you may find the V2 Pro slightly lacking.

At the price of RM759, these headphones are a solid choice for PC gamers, especially because THX Spatial Audio and Synapse are only available on PCs. You may want to skip this if you’re looking for a pair that works with different consoles and your smartphones too.

The Good

Long-lasting battery life

Comfortable fit

Amazing mic quality

Stable wireless connection

The Not So Good

Can’t be used with smartphones wirelessly

Highs and mids can be improved

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Razer Blade gaming laptops and Core X Chroma eGPU now in Malaysia

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The
Razer
 Blade gaming laptops and Razer X Chroma
eGPUs
 are finally coming to Malaysia, and it’s apparently because local Razer fans have been asking for it a lot – so today, we learn that persistence is key.

Razer
 Blade 15 and Blade Pro 17

The
Razer
 Blade 15 packs a 15.6-inch FHD or 4K panel with 100% sRGB
colour
 output. You get an option of either a 144Hz panel or a 300Hz one too.

Under the hood is up to a 10
th
-Gen Intel Core i7-10875H CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super. The laptop comes with 16GB of DDR4 2933 MHz RAM and up to 1TB of storage via a M.2 PCIe
NVMe
 SSD.

 In terms of I/O ports, you get plenty by way of a Thunderbolt 3 USB C port, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, and an HDMI 2.0B port. There’s also an SD Card reader to boot. The base model has less but comes with a Gigabit Ethernet port.

The laptop comes with a glass touchpad and up to a per-key RGB Razer Chroma keyboard. The top-
specced

Razer
 Blade 15 has an 80Wh battery, while the base model has a 65W battery.

The
Razer
 Blade Pro 17 is similar bar the fact that it has a larger 17-inch form factor. The laptop’s larger size also means more room for
storage
 upgrades, which lets you pack up to 2TBs of PCIe
NVMe
 or SATA SSD storage. You can also upgrade the RAM up to 64GB with Intel XMP support.

The laptop also has a massive 70Wh battery with a 230W power adapter. When it comes to I/O ports, both the base and top-
specced
 models have the same array – 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt 3, 1x RJ45 port, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x
SD Card
 Reader.

The
Razer
 Blade 15 is priced from RM8,999, while the
Razer
 Blade 17 is priced from RM12,499 – both will be available via Razer’s
Lazada
 and
Shopee
.

Razer Core X Chroma

If you’ve a Thunderbolt-enabled laptop and need a boost in the graphics department, Razer is also bringing to Malaysia the Core X Chroma external GPU (
eGPU
) that lets you install NVIDIA and AMD Radeon graphics cards in a separate enclosure can be connected to your laptop or MacBook.

The Core X Chroma also comes with its own 700W power supply, and set of USB ports, ethernet port, and RGB lighting.

You can get the system from just RM1,999 and will also be available via Razer’s
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 pages.

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Razer Blade Stealth 13 upgraded with 10th-Gen Intel Core CPU and Nvidia GTX 1650 GPU

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During the first day of the IFA 2019 exhibition yesterday, Razer took the stage to announce the refresh of their Razer Blade Stealth 13 laptop.

It’s equipped with a 10th-Gen Intel Core i7-1065G7U CPU along with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU.

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This time around, you’ll be able to get the laptop in Mercury White on top of the black and pink variants.

According to a report by Cnet, Razer claims you’ll get 10 hours of battery life with this new iteration.

Options for displays include a 1080p one for regular usage, or a 4K panel for content creation. The Razer Blade Stealth 13 will ship sometime late September, however, it is unlikely it’ll officially be available in Malaysia, so you’ll have to get it shipped from overseas.

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Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro Review: Light as a feather, fast as lightning

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A decent mouse is crucial to any proper gaming setup; and Razer’s
DeathAdder
 series of mice have been a go-to for gamers since its inception in 2006 – the
DeathAdder V2 Pro
 is the brand’s newest entry, and it stands proudly among its predecessors as a reliable gaming mouse for the modern-day gamer.

Design

The
DeathAdder
 V2 Pro boasts the same look and build its predecessors popularized – it also boasts an all-black plastic body that weighs only 88 grams; its weight coupled with PTFE feet, lets it glide effortlessly across the mousepad.

As usual, you get an RGB-lit Razer logo, but it’s the only lighting you get on the mouse, whereas the regular
DeathAdder
 V2 at least had the scroll wheel light up as well. Call me old-fashioned but I’m all for less fancy RGB lights, and I think this device will easily fit into any minimalist PC setup. The lighting can be adjusted and it’s ample bright for any gaming setup, in case you need it to look its best even when you’re not using it.

In terms of comfort, the device measures at 61.7mm in grip width, and 42.7mm in height; I find it fits just fine under my gargantuan hand. I use a fingertip grip style, which is perfect for this mouse – although palm and claw grips work fine too. However, the mouse may not be the most comfortable for people with small hands – especially those who rely on palm griping.

Features and performance

Let’s first talk about the
DeathAdder
 V2 Pro’s biggest selling point – it’s now equipped with Razer’s HyperSpeed Wireless tech, which the brand promises 25% faster connections speeds and lower latency. After using the device with its 2.4GHz dongle for about a month, I’ve encountered zero reliability issues, and mouse clicks are as responsive as can be. It sounds like high praise, but the technology really does work.

You can also opt to use the mouse with the provided braided cable, which also charges the mouse – this works fine and dandy; or attach the cable to the extender if you need the dongle to be closer to you. Lastly, the mouse also supports Bluetooth connectivity, but there is a slight slowdown in click latency here, which is absolutely fine for regular browsing, plus it also saves battery life, which we’ll get to in a bit.

For gaming, the device is equipped with an Razer Focus+ optical sensor that offers up to 20,000 DPI which is adjustable using two buttons between your left and right clicks. There are also two buttons on the left side – both this and the DPI can be programmed and adjusted using the Razer Synapse 3 software.

The
DeathAdder
 V2 Pro is also equipped with the brand’s 2
nd
-Gen optical switches that offer a nice tactile feedback that’s more subdued in sound and sound and feel. My clicks across different types of games felt responsive.

Battery Life

When using the
HyperSpeed
 wireless connection and with the RGB light enabled, the mouse would last about four to five days before the logo starts flashing, indicating it needs a charge. It’ll take about two hours or so to fully charge it back up. To squeeze every drop of battery life you have, switching over to Bluetooth mode should get you about 8 days of usage.

A good thing to note is that if you have an existing charging dock from a Razer Viper Ultimate or Basilisk Ultimate, you can use that to charge your mouse too.

Verdict

The Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro is reliability personified thanks to the speedy HyperSpeed connection, lightweight body, and decent battery life. Its subdued looks and low-volume clicks make it great for a wider variety of environments too.

For RM519, the Razer is on the pricier end of the spectrum, considering it doesn’t pack a lot of macro buttons; but I still think it’s a price worth paying if you want something that offers more fuss-free – and more importantly clutter-free – gaming experience.

If you’re convinced, you can get RM20 off the DeathAdder V2 Pro, plus free shipping when you shop at
Good Deals by KLGG
!

The Good

Reliable and fast wireless connectivity

Decent battery life

Size is great for larger hands

Lightweight

The Not So Good

May be uncomfortable for smaller hands

Limited macro buttons

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Razer Firefly is a colorful and funky looking RGB mouse pad

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Razer, a leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the release of the Razer Firefly, the first hard gaming mouse mat with Razer’s Chroma lighting feature. The Chroma feature adds 16.8 million color options and numerous customizable lighting effect along its left, right bottom borders of the mouse mat, including reactive, wave and spectrum cycling. All Chroma products feature the option of 16.8 million customizable colors and a range of effects enabled through Razer’s Synapse software.

Engineers from Razer made its gaming-grade performance features, the Razer Firefly has a micro-textured finish for the balance between control and speed. The optimized surface ensures mouse movement translate to precise cursor movements and rapid in-game responsiveness.

With this additional mouse mat on the Chroma family, you can complete the peripherals that you desire for a moment. Razer is asking USD$59.99 (approx RM 215.40) for the Firefly and will be available at June 2015.


Razer Game Store is coming to Lazada this coming 11.11

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Gamers rejoice! As Razer have just announced that the official Razer Game Store will be coming to Lazada on 11 November 2018, just in time for Double 11 shopping festival.With this expansion, the Razer Game Store on Lazada is now available in a total of four Southeast Asian markets which includes Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Philippines.

Razer Game Store on Lazada will celebrate the Double 11 festival by offering gamers an exclusive discounts off popular game titles up to 90 percent, which includes the latest blockbuster titles such as Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Other games such as Cities: Skyline, Far Cry 5, and Cuphead will also have massive discounts. In addition to that, Razer Game store promotions will leverage fresh new shopping mechanics pioneered by Lazada, such as Surprise Boxes, Mega Flash Sales, and “Slash It” gamification experiences.

“11.11 is the largest online shopping phenomenon in Southeast Asia, and the perfect time for Razer Game Store to fulfil its promise of expanding our digital offerings to even more gamers in the region,” said Matthias Castell, Director of Razer Digital Store.

Razer Game Store is an exclusive source of great PC games on Lazada, providing fans and gamers to buy digital games with ease in their local currency and through local payment methods that they’re familiar with. Malaysian shoppers may choose to pay for their online purchases physically at 7-Eleven stores around the country or via installment plans service by Maybank.

Razer and Lazada are committed to ensuring that all games sold on the store are authentic and fully licensed, working with some of the biggest names in gaming such as Ubisoft, Bethesda, Deep Silver, 2K and Rockstar.

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Razer Game Store is shutting down by the end of this February

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Razer Game Store is opened for less than a year, but it will be shutting down by the end of this month due to the company’s realignment plans.

The store was first launched in US and Europe before it expanded to Southeast Asia with many games and exclusive offers. Razer also has a unique rewards system that allowed users to earn Silver rewards when they purchase games from the store.

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The company also mentioned that it’ll use Razer Gold, its virtual credits system to continue providing content and game promotions for its users. It is worth noting that Razer Game Store discount vouchers will no longer be valid once it’s February 28 so those who have them will have to quickly use it.

The company also said that all Razer Silver earned will remain valid and users’ Razer ID account will still be accessible. That aside, users’ data will remain protected because those who no longer partner with Razer Game Store will be asked to delete all data collected.

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Razer’s latest product is a gaming finger sleeve

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That’s right;
Razer
 recently launched a non-slip
gaming finger sleeve
 for its users.

What are they? Well, imagine a pair of fabric gloves, except that it only covers your fingers, but Razer did describe its finger sleeve’s material as “smooth, high-sensitivity fabric”.

What that means is that your gaming experience won’t be hindered when you wear the finger sleeve because your phone screen will still be able to detect your finger movements accurately.

These finger sleeves are also lightweight and breathable, so we’re assuming that Razer also want to keep your fingers sweat-free while you’re gaming so you can maximise your gameplay experience.

There’s no sizes for the Razer Gaming Finger Sleeve as Razer said it has a wide compatibility and is a universal fit.

What are the materials used for the Razer Gaming Finger Sleeve?

This finger sleeve is made of 35% silver fiber fabric, 60% nylon and 5% spandex.

While its local availability has not been confirmed, the Razer Gaming Finger Sleeve is priced at $9.99 in the U.S.

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Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds now official: Priced at RM629

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If you’re looking for a pair of gaming-centric earbuds, Razer has just launched their newest Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds.

It offers an “ultra-low latency” mode that has a 60ms response time, along with ANC support, which Razer says can filter out noises like the hum of a plane. The earbuds use silicone eartips that come in three sizes.

There’s also Razer Chroma RGBs that are customisable via the Razer Audio app – and while there, you can also adjust your EQ settings too.

The earbuds support Bluetooth 5.2 and has a battery life of up to 32.5 hours with the case. With ANC and RGB off, the earbuds alone will allow for up to six-and-a-half hours of music playback.

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are priced at RM629; you can visit their website
here

to learn more.

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Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro launched at RM1,199

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Razer
 has recently announced its new Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds and they come with THX certified audio and advanced hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro comes in two modes

The Pro model has an in-ear design and uses Comply foam tips for comfort, but you can also customise the earbuds by choosing from six additional sets of silicone tips. In addition to that, you get to switch between ANC and Quick Attention Mode via its touch-enabled controls.

These earbuds also come with 10mm drivers and uses Bluetooth 5.1. Using its Gaming Mode, Razer guarantees a 60ms low latency connection which minimises audio lag. You will also get up to 4 hours of music playback in a single charge and up to 20 hours if you pair it with the case.

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is now
available
 at RM1,199.

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Razer has officailly launched the Razer Pay app in Malaysia, new sign-ups get free RM10

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Another day, another cashless wallet app has appeared, but this time it’s from Razer as today, they have officially launched the Razer Pay app to everyone in Malaysia. For some of you that already have it, might recognize the interface from the One2Pay app which was developed by MOL.

The app is basically a rebranding of the One2Pay app, since Razer has acquired MOL, and it works exactly the same. The app supports paying and receiving money from other users, there is also the option to top up your wallet directly from the app using the available banks or head over to any 7 Eleven in Malaysia and purchase a wallet top-up code. As of now, the app supports payment for mobile top-ups as well as buying selected in-game currency. In addition to that, as in incentive for people to use the app, Berjaya has said they will donate RM10 for every transaction to the Tabung Harapan to a maximum of RM5,000,000 when used as any Berjaya owned-businesses. The app can also be used at other merchants around Malaysia, just look out for the Razer Pay sticker on the shop’s front. They also said that over time, more merchants will support the app as they are aggressively expanding the app to many outlets in Malaysia.

The app is now available for download on the App Store and Play Store for both iOS and Android respectively. New sign-ups will receive free RM10 for you to try out the app.

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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog now available for RM1,199

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Razer’s new Huntsman V2 Analog keyboard could very well be the catch-all gaming keyboard enthusiasts have been searching for.

As the name suggests, the device packs analog optical switches that allow for 360-direction inputs like on a controller’s analog stick. This will be particularly useful for action-adventure games where nuanced movements are
preferred
.

Besides that, you also get adjustable actuation points and dual-step actuation – this means that you can control what actions are performed in-game depending on how hard you push down on a key. For example, a lighter actuation would make your character walk, and a harder one would make him run – useful for those pesky trailing missions where the NPC walks too damn slow.

What are optical switches

Because the keyboard uses optical switches, which has a much faster response time compared to regular mechanical switches, by reducing the number of moving parts in a module, and utilizing light as an actuation point. The smaller number of moving parts also mean less wear and
oxidization
 of metal components, which helps prolong the life-span of your keyboard.

The Huntsman V2 Analog comes with Chroma RGB backlighting as well as a USB Type-C or USB 3.0 Type A adapter, allowing users to choose the kind of input they have or need.

Price and availability

Priced at an eye-watering RM1,199, this keyboard is not going to be for everyone – but if you’re gunning for maximum performance, you can buy the keyboard on Razer’s website
here
.

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Razer introduces more Quartz Pink gaming products for Valentine’s Day

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Last year Razer announced its Quartz Pink collection that featured several of its gaming devices in pink. Now, with Valentine’s Day in less than a month, Razer add more devices into the collection, slapping on the beautiful pastel pink onto each device.

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What caught my eye is the Razer Blade Stealth 13 Quartz Pink laptop that sets you back $1,599.99. The laptop comes with 13.3-inch FullHD Matte display with 4.99mm slim side bezels and is powered by 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor paired with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 4GB graphics. In addition, it comes with 16GB RAM and 256GB PCIe M.2 storage. Even the Razer logo took on the pastel pink to match the whole laptop’s skin, and every part of the laptop just blends well together. This Quartz Pink edition is available in US, Canada and China.

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For all you Razer Phone 2 users, the company also came up with a Quartz Case for its new phone. Retailing at $24.99, the case is made of polycarbonate and has a geometric-like design on its back featuring different variants of pastel pink.

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That aside, Razer also made a Quartz Edition for the Razer Raiju Tournament Edition, a wireless PS4 controller that comes with four remappable multi-function buttons and the Hair Trigger Mode that allows quick-firing action, in addition to its Mecha-Tactile Action Buttons that are made for comfort and tactile feedback. This console will cost you $149.99 and is only available in Europe, Asia and Oceania.

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Besides that, the company also brought in the Razer Base Station Chroma and the Razer Kraken into the Quartz Pink collection. Not only is the Razer Base Station Chroma a detachable headphone stand, it is also integrated with three USB3.0 SuperSpeed ports and has an anti-slip feet. On the other hand, the Razer Kraken comes with bauxite aluminium frame, has thick headband padding with cooling gel-infused cushions, and comes with an analog volume control wheel and a microphone quick mute toggle. The base station comes in full pink except for the bottom part that supports Razer Chroma and the headphone is mostly pink with the silver-grey ear cushions and headband padding. The Razer Base Station Chroma is priced at $59.99 whereas the Razer Kraken is priced at $79.99.

The company also made sure to include something for streamers, because the Razer Seiren X Quartz microphone is a condenser microphone that has built-in shock mount to dampen vibrations and comes with a zero-latency 3.5mm headphone monitoring port, and the company made sure that everything is pink, including the USB cable and the support rod. If you’re interested in getting the Razer Serien X, be prepared to fork out $99.99.

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Of course, the company still has its previous Quartz collection products such as the Razer Basilisk mouse, the Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma mouse mat and the Razer Huntsman keyboard. For more details and pricing information, do visit
https://www.razer.com/campaigns/quartz
.

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Razer introduces the BlackWidow Chroma V2 mechanical keyboard

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Razer’s flagship mechanical keyboard, the BlackWidow Chroma, is getting an update as the gaming peripheral makers have announced the new BlackWidow Chroma V2.

New to the BlackWidow Chroma V2 is the inclusion of the new Razer Yellow switch. According to Razer, the Yellow switch has a linear and silent design that comes with a reduced travel distance, allowing keys to be pressed much faster than before. The Razer Yellow switch has a lifespan of 80 million keystrokes, meaning the BlackWidow Chroma V2 will be able to withstand some substantial abuse. For those who prefer a more traditional BlackWidow experience, the BlackWidow Chroma V2 will also be available with Razer Green and Razer Orange switches.

Switches aren’t the only thing that is new to the Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 keyboard as Razer has introduced a magnetic wrist rest that attaches to the bottom of the keyboard, giving users some comfort during extended gaming sessions.

For those interested, the Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 will retail for RM899, which is the exact same price the current Razer BlackWidow Chroma is going for.

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Razer introduces the Core X, cheaper alternative to the Core V2 and support for Mac

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The Razer Core is getting an update and a new name, Razer Core X. The Core X is an external GPU enclosure that allows you to connect it to a Thunderbolt port on your laptop or desktop to boost the graphics capabilities of the device it is connected to.

Unlike the previous Core V2, the Core X is much cheaper, coming in at only $299, a $200 difference from the Core V2. It also comes with the ability to accept a 3-slot graphics card, unlike the 2-slot on the Core V2 and comes with a built-in 650-watt power supply. However, there are some downsides to the Core X over the Core V2, the first being that it does not come with USB and Ethernet ports and there is no Razer Chroma lighting. The newest addition to the Core lineup is that both the Razer Cores(X and V2) now supports Macs that are running on AMD graphics chips that are no older than 2014.

This is definitely a better option for those of you that are always on the move and want the ability to carry around a super portable laptop and play games at the same time. Sure the Core X and V2 are not the smallest things to carry about, but it is a small sacrifice to make to be able to game anywhere at the best graphics quality.

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Razer introduces the DeathAdder Elite Gaming Mouse

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Razer’s DeathAdder gaming mouse is about to get a major update as the gaming peripheral company has just announced the all new DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse.

This isn’t just an RGB-themed DeathAdder of course, as Razer has made some significant upgrades to the DeathAdder’s performance. For one, the DeathAdder Elite will come with Razer’s all new 5G Optical Sensor. This sensor is capable of tracking up to 16,000 dots per inch (DPI) at 450 inches per second (IPS). The DeathAdder Elite also has the highest measured resolution accuracy (RA) ever recorded in a gaming mouse at 99.4 percent, making this one of the fastest, most sensitive and most accurate gaming mouse in the market.

Sensors aren’t the only thing that has been improved upon as the DeathAdder Elite will be the first mouse to utilise Razer’s Mechnical Mouse Switches. Co-designed and produced with Omron, these new switches are optimized for the fastest response times, and also helps with the durability of the DeathAdder Elite, allowing it to last for up to 50 million clicks. Despite the improvements made to the DeathAdder Elite, the mouse retains the familiar DeathAdder look and size, and it’ll even sport Chroma technology, allowing you to customise its lighting.

The DeathAdder Elite will be made available next month with a retail price of USD69.99. If you wish to pre-order the mouse, you can do so
here
.

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Razer Kishi now available for Android at RM389; iOS version to come soon

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The
 Razer Kishi
 that was showcased during CES 2020 is now available for Android users; the Razer Kishi for iOS will be available in summer 2020.

Controls

The Razer Kishi is a gaming controller for smartphones that comes with clickable analog thumbsticks, function buttons, an 8-way D-pad, triggers and bumpers. As it connects via Type-C/Lightning connector, it can offer ultra-low latency gameplay for a smooth experience.

Design

The Razer Kishi also has a flexible design that makes it a universal fit for different devices. It has an ergonomic handheld grip to allow longer gaming sessions, and users can also charge their device through the controller if the battery is running low. However, it is not possible to connect headsets to the Razer Kishi — the port is only meant for charging purposes.

This controller can also be collapsed to be kept properly when not in use, and only weighs about 159g. There are two latches at the back that keeps the controller ‘closed’; release them and stretch out the controller to insert your phone in between.

Pricing and availability

The Razer Kishi for Android will be available on June 27 at the price of RM389 at selected retail stores. An iPhone version will arrive much later, but it should be priced the same.


The Razer Kishi is how mobile gaming controllers should have been

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At CES 2020, most eyes are definitely set of the
Alienware Concept UFO
 by Dell, however not many has actually thought of solving the woes of mobile gaming especially when it comes to gaming controllers.

Razer managed to grab my attention on the Razer Kishi, a very well designed gaming controller that has the Nintendo Switch’s button layout and doesn’t weigh like a brick in your pockets and bags, while supporting phone screens of up to 7-inches and iPhones.

Really, the Kishi is a pretty solid idea for mobile gaming on the go, especially when you can actually store it into a size that’s slightly larger than your wallet, there’s no annoying clips or casings (ahem…ROG Phone) that you need to fit in order to have those joysticks and buttons for your mobile games.

The controller is secured by a clip at the back and when you need to use it, simply lift it and it will let you expand its width with a belt, there’s a spring mechanism on the left side that lets you extend the controller further and secures your phone.

Best of all, no external power is required as it draws from your phone’s charging port, there is of course still a charging port on the controller that lets you charge your device while gaming, it is pretty much a plug and play experience.

The Kishi also takes the phone’s loudspeakers into consideration most controllers will usually block the phone’s speakers, hence it has a small speaker grille on the right controller to amplify sound.

I’ve spent some time with it while I was at the Razer booth playing a MOBA game running on a Pixel 3a, my first impressions of it is a good one and I’ve never felt gaming on a smartphone can be so enjoyable as the buttons are solid and the clickable analog controls doesn’t have that cheap feeling you get on some controllers. Since it uses a tethered connection, there is no delay input like you get on a Bluetooth game controller.

Razer says that the Kishi should work on most mobile games that already has built support for game controllers, the one thing that you might want to take note is that the Kishi’s connector isn’t swappable so you will have to make up your mind to buy the Lightning or USB-C version of it, the company targets to ship the Kishi early this year.

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Razer Kiyo Pro webcam launched: Offers impressive low-light performance

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If the ol’ generic webcam isn’t cutting it anymore, Razer’s newest Kiyo Pro offers the premium recording performance you may need for your WFH and streaming needs.

What sets apart the Kiyo Pro from the regular version is a new 1/2.8 CMOS sensor that comes with STARVIS technology, meaning the webcam can deliver impressive low-light performance with little graining. It’s so good that Razer has
omitted
 the ring light that you’d find on the original Kiyo.

The Kiyo Pro can record uncompressed videos at 1080p 60FPS, while HDR is available too but at 30FPS. The latter improves image reproduction during heavy backlight situations. The camera also supports wide-angle shots of up to 103-degrees.

With HDR On

The Kiyo Pro offers several mounting options too, meaning you can clip it to your monitor, place it on your table, or even mount it on a tripod.

Price and availability

The Razer Kiyo Pro is priced at a RM1,149 and can be purchased via Razer’s
official store
.

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The Razer Kraken headphones just got a new Stormtrooper Edition

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Calling all Star Wars fans, Razer just released its Stormtrooper edition of its Razer Kraken headphones!

The original Razer Kraken comes in a few plain colours with the Razer logo on both ear cups of the headphones, but the new Stormtrooper edition features the popular Stormtrooper on the sides, and a huge Star Wars text over the headband. Colour-wise, the headphones are in black and white to match the whole Star Wars vibe.

The Razer Kraken Stormtrooper Edition is similar to the original edition when it comes to its internal specs. It uses bauxite aluminium frame, has a thick headband padding and features cooling gel-infused cushions. It has 50mm drivers with Neodynium magnets, a 1.3m cable length and weighs about 322g.

Razer also has Stormtrooper gaming keyboard, mouse and mousepad.

For more information, check out Razer’s
page
.

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Razer launches Kiyo X and Ripsaw X for streamers; priced from RM429

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Razer
 recently introduced a new webcam and capture card for streamers; the Kiyo X and Ripsaw X is priced at RM429 and RM629 respectively.

Kiyo X

The
Razer Kiyo X
 is a USB webcam for those who just started streaming, offering either 1080p video resolution or 60fps streaming but with 720p resolution.

Not only does the webcam comes with built-in Auto Focus, but it also has customisable video settings and lighting thanks to Razer Synapse and the complimentary Razer Virtual Ring Light software.

The Kiyo X uses a 2.1MP camera and has a field of view of up to 82º.

Ripsaw X

On the other hand, the
Razer Ripsaw X
 is a plug-and-play capture card that delivers up to 4K/30fps video output. It uses HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports to offer zero-latency connection.

The Ripsaw X also supports 1080p resolution at 120fps.

It is compatible with many brands like Nikon, Canon, Sony, and GoPro, plus it works with Open Broadcaster Software and Streamlabs.

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Razer launches new Nabu smartband

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Just in
case
 you don’t know, Razer does more than just gaming devices and peripherals. They have just announced the launch of the new Nabu smartband, with new improvements and features according to many feedbacks by users of the previous generation of the smartband.

Instead of launching the Nabu smartband the usual way, Razer did something interesting by releasing a video titled, “Five Rules of Zombie Survival.” This video is a fun way of explaining the features of the Nabu smartband, while trying to survive a zombie apocalypse – typical gamer style.

The Nabu is black in colour with green accents, typical to Razer products, while the Nabu X PAX Blue Edition is, well, blue in colour with minimal black accents. Both are compatible with iOS devices starting from
iPhone
5

onwards, as well as Android 4.3 and up devices.

Both the Nabu and Nabu X will receive major updates through a new companion app that will be compatible with both devices. The new companion app comes with a vibrant UI for a clearer, more motivating picture of the user’s daily activity, as well as advanced auto-sleep tracking algorithms, amongst other new features.

The new Razer Nabu smartband is priced at $99.99, and pre-order starts in September 2015, and will be shipped out in October 2015.

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Razer launches new office-friendly Pro Click Mini mouse and Pro Type Ultra keyboard

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If you’re looking for gaming-grade high-performance peripherals that are also appropriate for work, Razer’s new Pro lineup of devices would be great for you.

There are three new desktop items to choose from – a Pro Click Mini wireless mouse, a Pro Type Ultra wireless keyboard, and a Pro Glide XXL mouse bad.

To set these Pro-series products apart from Razer’s other gaming items, they each sport a white paintjob, and do away with edgy curves and accents to make it fit the office environment better.

Pro Click Mini

Like its name suggests, this is a compact mouse that will easily fit in your bag or briefcase. It features silent, tactile switches that offer you more accurate presses without being too loud.

You can connect the mouse to three devices via Bluetooth, and another one via a 2.4 GHz dongle – a useful feature for controlling multiple devices with minmal hassle.

The
 Pro Click Mini
 is equipped with HyperScroll as well which allows users to switch between Free-Spin or Tactile scrolling depending on the task at hand – the former lets users scroll at a fast rate, for reading documents; while the latter allows for more accurate scrolling.

For creators, there are also seven programmable buttons so a wide variety of functions can be easily reached with one hand.

Pro Type Ultra

There are a set of silent mechanical switches housed underneath the all-white keycaps, each rated for up to 80 million keystrokes. Speaking of, the keycaps use a soft-touch coating that – along with a leatherette wrist rest – help make the typing experience more comfortable.

This
keyboard

supports Razer HyperSpeed Wireless connectivity and can be paired with up to 4 devices. Razer claims that it can offer you 200 hours of battery life too.

Pro Glide XXL

To compete the set of Pro products is this all-white full desk width
mousepad

– its dimensions measure at 940x410x3mm.

It’s layered with a textured micro-weave surface, that’s bonded with a high-density rubber base.

There’s really not much else to say about the Pro Glide XXL other than it looks pretty neat and comfortable.

Price and availability

The Pro Click Mini is priced at RM369, while the Pro Type Ultra will set you back RM729; and the Pro Glide XXL costs RM149. You’ll be able to get these products via Razer’s
website

and authorised retailers now.

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Razer launches Razer Phone 2 at the price of $799

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Razer announced several new products today and one of it is the second flagship gaming smartphone, the Razer Phone 2.

The Razer Phone 2 has a 5.7-inch true 120Hz gaming display for smooth gaming experience with upgraded brightness of 580 nits that is 50% brighter as compared to the first Razer smartphone.

Though the design of the Razer Phone 2 is similar to its predecessor, the smartphone now has a glass back design which allows better antenna connectivity and supports wireless charging. The smartphone uses USB Type-C and the logo is now backlit and customisable as it is powered by Razer Chroma, meaning users can custom the colour of the logo based on notifications received. Despite current trends of flagship smartphones going for thinner bezels, Razer remained their thicker bezel design with no notch as it is more ergonomic for their target market, the gamers. The smartphone has dual front facing speakers, like its predecessor but with louder and clearer audio quality. At the moment, the smartphone is the only one to get HDR and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound from Netflix.

Image credit : The Verge

Razer Phone 2 also has Vapor Chamber cooling system which is found in Razer Blade laptops, and is IP67 water and dust resistant. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC with Adreno 630 GPU and ships with 8GB RAM with 64GB storage, which Razer CEO, Min-Liang Tan said is 20% to 30% better than the original Razer Phone. The battery is similar to the first Razer Phone which is 4000mAh with optimisation and now supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+, which can charge the phone from 1% to 50% in half an hour’s time.

Image credit : The Verge

Apart from that, the Razer Phone 2 also has upgraded cameras, where the rear camera has a 12MP wide angle lens with OIS and a 12MP telephoto lens. The front camera has 8MP sensor with HD video streaming and the camera now has three modes; portrait mode, panorama mode and beauty. When compared to Razer Phone, Razer Phone 2 has better performance in terms of details and colours, especially in low-light situations. Razer Cortex is now available in the smartphone, a system booster that can optimise games for faster loading and better performance.

The Razer Phone 2 comes in 2 versions, one mirror version and one satin version that has a matte finish. The smartphone costs $799 and is available for preorders on 11 October on 12:01AM. Currently, only the mirror version is available as the satin version will come later this year.

On the other hand, Razer also announced the 3rd generation Razer Hammerhead headsets with dual driver technology and a base model of the Razer Blade 15 that features an Ethernet port with an exclusive White Mercury color variant.

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Razer launches "That Dragon, Cancer" game and proceeds will go to charity

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Razer, a brand we know and love when it comes to peripherals and cool looking machines, have just launched a new game. “That Dragon, Cancer”, is a game that is immersive and narrative that explores the themes of love, faith and hope. It retells the story of Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer in this 2-hour gameplay. Just using point-and-click interaction, you will look into this personal memoir featuring audio taken from Green family home videos, spoken word poetry, and in-game tributes to the loved ones of over 200 Kickstarter backers.

Joel Green was diagnosed with AT/RT brain cancer at twelve months old and was given a terminal diagnosis shortly before age two. Though initially given only a short time to live, Joel continued to survive for four more years before eventually succumbing to the cancer on March 13, 2014.

“That Dragon, Cancer” was largely funded by OUYA, which was acquired by Razer in July 2015 and now provides content for Android TV games via Razer’s Forge TV micro console. Upon its release, this game will mark OUYA’s first step into multi-platform game publishing as a promotional partner with Numinous Games for Forge TV as well as on Windows and Mac OS. This particular game though, was actually developed by Joel’s parents Ryan and Amy Green, partner Josh Larson, and the rest of the Numinous Games studio.

All proceeds from the sale of this game will be donated to 2 cancer charities: Morgan Adams Foundation, which directly funds cancer research through working with physicians, and Family House SF, which provides free housing to families visiting hospitals in San Francisco to undergo prolonged clinical trials and treatment.

“That Dragon, Cancer” is scheduled for simultaneous release on 16 January 2016 for Razer Forge TV, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X through
thatdragoncancer.com
 or on Steam.

Just watch this video; it is really artsy and the storytelling just touches the heart.

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Razer launches zVault e-wallet and e-rewards system

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Razer is adopting an e-wallet/e-rewards system of its own as the company announces the launch of the zVault system earlier today.

This system, which has been in its testing stages since January, is split into two seperate components: zGold and zSilver. zGold functions like a traditional digital currency that can be used to purchase Razer peripherals, games, and in-game items. Right now, Razer is allowing users to purchase zGold in USD30, USD50, and USD100 increments.

On the other end of the spectrum, we have zSilver. This particular currency works much like loyalty points whereby every purchase using zGold would net you a certain amount of zSilver. On top of that, zSilver can also be earned by logging in daily to Razer’s Arena service. Additional methods of earning zSilver will also be introduced over time. Once a user has enough zSilver in his account, said user can then choose to redeem it for special products through Razer’s store.

“This introduction of zVault is all about giving value to gamers with secure payment convenience and a great rewards program,” says Min-Liang Tan, CEO of Razer. “Our ultimate vision is a complete gamer economy expanding from the zVault ecosystem. It’s social, interactive and truly useful, opening the doors to a safer way of doing business and an expansive rewards market for our fans.”

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Razer Leviathan Mini: It's all about that bass

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Razer has never struck me as a go-to brand for audio equipment. While I would consider their mice as some of the best in the market (the DeathAdder rocks, I don’t care what anyone else says), the company’s audio offerings such as the Tiamat, Kraken or ManO’War has never managed to catch my attention. That said, the Leviathan Mini is the first time that I’ve actually dabbled in Razer’s audio department, and after spending a week with it, I can safely say that I’ve underestimated the speaker, but would still give the device a pass. Let me tell you why.

Design

As the name implies, the Leviathan Mini is a miniaturised version of Razer’s full-sized Leviathan soundbar-subwoofer combo. In terms of design, the Leviathan Mini shares similarities to other portable Bluetooth speakers such as the Ultimate Ears’ Boom, the JBL Pulse or even the Beats Pill. However, the key difference is that where those speakers or cylindrical, the Leviathan Mini is a rectangular block.

Much like the Leviathan, the Leviathan Mini is constructed out of carbon fibre. The top of the speaker is occupied by the volume buttons and the multi-purpose button, while the right side of the speaker features the ports, power button and the Bluetooth button. Underneath the speaker is a rubber base that props the speaker up, giving the unit some between itself and the surface.

Performance

So what makes the Leviathan Mini roar? Firstly, the Leviathan Mini comes with two 12W speakers, each of them driven by a 45mm neodymium magnet. It has a frequency response rate of 50Hz to 20KHz, and an impedance of 4 ohms. Located at the rear of the speakers, you will find a pair of 40mm x 70mm passive radiators.

For the portable part, the Leviathan Mini comes with a 2,600 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery that gives it an estimated 10 hours of play time. It takes around 4 hours to fully charge the device.

Usability

Have you ever had a device that you have little to no expectations for somehow managing to surprise you? Because the Leviathan Mini manages to surprise me in two different areas. The first one has to be the volume. Small though the Leviathan Mini might seem, the amount of sound that this thing can generate is no joke. This little device could generate enough sound to rival my aging Edifier speakers with ease. If you were to stick this little thing in a room full of noisy people, I can safely say that the volume of the Leviathan Mini would be able to drown out most of the room.

The second part that surprised me was the bass. The Leviathan Mini is capable of generating bass that I didn’t expect of it. While the device can’t really compare to a subwoofer in terms of bass, it still doesn’t change the fact that the Leviathan Mini is the bassiest of all portable Bluetooth speakers that I’ve tried so far. For gaming purposes, this translates well towards action games such as FPSes or RTSes where explosions and gunshots are common place. Action movies and electronic music genres will also work well with the Leviathan Mini.

There is no denying that the ridiculous bass of the Leviathan Mini is what makes it unique. That said, the bass is also the reason why the Leviathan Mini may put off a lot of people. You see, the Leviathan Mini’s bass is overpowering at times, which leads to it drowning out the highs and mids. This causes the Leviathan Mini to output “muddy” sound, thanks to the suppressed highs and mids. You can of course tune the equaliser on your playback device of choice, but if you’re not a fan of tweaking the sound settings, this would seem like unnecessary busy work.

But perhaps the biggest dealbreaker that the Leviathan Mini has, it would be its asking price. At around RM749, the Leviathan Mini is not something that I would consider affordable. While the price is comparable with some of the other portable Bluetooth speakers around, it still does not change the fact that it is on the upper end of the pricing table.


Razer moves Ouya games to Forge TV

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Earlier this year
, Razer acquired the underwhelming Ouya from a company that underdelivered on promises that were set during the console’s Kickstarter campaign. One of the earlier reports speculate that Razer’s acquisition of the company may mean that the Ouya’s gaming library may be moved to Razer’s own app store of sorts. Now, it looks like said speculation has become true as Ouya games are now spotted on the Forge TV.

A chunk of the Ouya’s game catalogue can now be found on the
Cortex Game Store
, a digital shop for the Forge TV. While we don’t know how many of those games were directly lifted from the Ouya store as we never owned the Ouya in the first place, we suspect that a majority of the 240 titles available were initially available on the failed console.

Of course, Razer isn’t just resting on the “laurels” of the Ouya store. The company has launched a
developer portal
 in an attempt to entice fledging game developers to create games for the Forge TV.

Source :
Androidcentral

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Razer Naga X launched: Improved macro features, and lighter weight

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Razer has launched the Naga X – a follow-up to the brand’s popular MMO-focus mouse. Improvements to the mouse can be seen on the model’s signature programmable buttons.

With the Naga X, you get 16 programmable buttons that, with Razer’s HyperShift, allows for full secondary commands to be assigned to each button; so you essentially get to program 32 commands on the same set of keys on the Naga X.

Razer also says that this new rendition is the lightest Naga in the series – it weighs only 85 grams. The Naga X also ship with the newer 2
nd
 Gen Razer Optical Mouse Switches that, according to the brand, offer faster actuation speeds and better reliability.

On top of that, the mouse combines features like Razer’s 5G Advance Optical Sensor (up to 18,000DPI),
Speedflex
 cable, and 100% PTFE mouse feet that help the mouse feel more responsive when gliding around a surface.

Lastly, there’s RGB – need we say more? There’s on-board memory for gamers to store profiles, which includes personalized Razer Chroma RGB settings.

The Razer Naga X is priced at RM399 and can be purchased via their website
here
.

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Razer now has a HQ in Malaysia with efforts to make e-sports and fintech mainstream

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American-based gaming peripheral manufacturers Razer have opened a headquarter right here in Malaysia. Located at the UOA Corporate Towers in Bangsar, the office is occupied by over 280 Razer employees.

Image credit: Razer

The grand opening was launched by Razer CEO Tan Min-Liang alongside Mnister of Finance Lim Guan Eng and Minister of Youth and Sports Syed Saddiq bin Syed Abdul Rahman.

It’s not all about gaming for Razer – one key area of focus for the company is in the fintech industry. The Razer Malaysia team spearheads efforts to bring their very own Razer Pay and currently the e-wallet app can be used at 7-Eleven outlets across the nation.

Image credit: Razer

Razer will also be the official e-sports partner during SEA Games 2019, and part of Razer Malaysia’s aim is to develop e-sports talent in the country together with the Malaysian Government.

It’s great to see such positive developments in the Malaysian fintech and e-sports industry, and to have a major player in the gaming world Razer invested in these efforts, the future of competitive gaming and digital finance looks bright.

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Razer offers USD25,000 reward for information about the stolen prototypes

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Yesterday, we’ve reported that Razer has had two of its prototypes stolen at CES. Today, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan has since given more details as to what has been stolen, and as expected, someone has somehow managed to steal two Project Valerie laptops.

According to the updated statement by Tan, it appears that the two Project Valerie laptops were stolen from the Razer press room at around 4 p.m. Las Vegas time on the 8th of January. No further details were provided as to how the thieves managed to sneak away with two laptops.

In an attempt to help facilitate the investigation of the theft, Tan has announced that Razer will be putting up a USD25,000 reward for anyone who has information that will lead to the “identification, arrest and conviction” of the person responsible for the theft. Here’s to hoping that Razer is able to retrieve their stolen prototypes.

Source:
Facebook

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Razer opens pre-orders for the OSVR HDK 2 VR headset

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With virtual reality headset news mostly dominated by HTC and Oculus, it is easy to forget that other companies have been busy at work developing their own VR headset as well. Case in point, Razer. The gaming peripheral makers have announced that pre-orders for the company’s second OSVR development kit is now open.

Called the HDK 2, Razer’s second VR headset will come with a new 2160×1200, low persistence OLED display running at 90 frames per second. While the HDK2 itself doesn’t include controllers, OSVR itself supports input from dozens of hardware manufacturers, including Nod and Leap Motion.

The HDK 2 itself will be available for USD 399 (RM 1,622), and the device will begin shipping on the 29th of July. Those who order a headset through the 28th of July will receive Descent: Underground and Radial G: Racing Revolved for free.

Source:
Razerzone

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Razer partners with Genshin Impact to introduce new Paimon gaming chair, mouse and more

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Award-winning title,
 Genshin Impact
 has now collaborated with
Razer
 to introduce three
Genshin-themed products
 — the DeathAdder V2 Pro, Goliathus Speed Medium and Iskur X.

Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro

Instead of the usual Razer logo, the Genshin edition DeathAdder V2 Pro has an upside-down triquetra, one of Teyvat’s symbol that is on Paimon’s shirt.

It’s also decorated with stars and constellations that share the same colour as the Teyvat symbol, while the rest of the mouse is painted in dark blue with white buttons and a black scroll wheel.

Razer Goliathus Speed Medium

The Razer Goliathus Medium Genshin Impact Edition uses a non-slip rubber base and a micro-textured cloth surface.

The gaming mat is 3mm thick, 355mm wide and 254mm long.

Razer Iskur X

This gaming chair uses multi-layered synthetic leather and high density foam cushions.

Similar to the gaming mouse and mousepad, the Iskur X Genshin Impact Edition also comes in similar colour schemes — dark blue and cream.

On its back, you get a large picture of Paimon, the Teyvat symbol and Paimon’s name vertically aligned in the center.

You will also get free Primogems in Genshin Impact!

If you get the gaming mouse, you’re also entitled to 200 Primogems and 80,000 Mora.

On the other hand, the gaming mouse pad will get you 30 Primogems and 5 Adventurer’s Experience.

As for the gaming chair, you’ll get 500 Primogems, 20 Hero’s Wit and 100,000 Mora.

That’s not all; Razer also revealed that Genshin Impact designs will be available on Razer Customs in the near future, so Genshin fans can actually customise other mice, mousepads and phone cases to be Genshin-themed.

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Razer Phone 2 is officially available in Malaysia for RM3,449

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Razer is famous for its gaming products and today Razer’s second flagship gaming phone has arrived in Malaysia, and it is the Razer Phone’s successor, the Razer Phone 2.

The Razer Phone 2 comes with a 5.7-inch UltraMotion IGZO display with 120Hz refresh rate which allows smoother gameplay. In addition, its display is now 50% brighter than the display on the first Razer Phone as it comes with 580 nits and it is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and has IP67 for higher durability with water and dust resistance.

Unlike most of the phones these days, the Razer Phone 2 remains with the traditional design of thick bezels and no notch because it is more ergonomic for users to game on their phones. To further enhance the gaming experience, the Razer Phone 2 comes with dual stereo front facing speakers that comes with Dolby Atmos technology. The Razer Phone 2 is also the only phone to support HDR and Dolby Digital 5.1 in Netflix.

The Razer Phone 2 is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 845 processor with Adreno 630 GPU, which the company claims to increase the phone’s performance up to 30% more than its predecessor. It comes with 8GB RAM and 64GB storage, but it can be expanded up to 1TB via microSD card. With the Razer Vapor Chamber Cooling system, the phone has industry-leading thermal cooling to prevent overheating while maintaining high frame rates so that gamers don’t lose out on the gaming experience even when they’re playing extensively.

The Razer Phone 2 is also powered by the Razer Chroma which is based on the RGB lighting system, and this can be seen on the Razer logo on its back which is customisable and has several lighting options. Users can set their notifications to different colours based on different apps so that when the logo lights up at the back of the phone, users can easily tell where the notifications are coming from.

Besides that, the phone also comes with better dual camera setup consisting of a 12MP wide-angle lens that has OIS and a 12MP telephoto lens with 2x zoom. It also has a 8MP selfie camera that allows Full HD resolution in video streaming, and with the improvements to its sensors and software upgrade, the camera is better in low-light images.

With a 4000mAh battery, the Razer Phone 2 is capable of lasting up to 10 hours even when its 120Hz refresh rate, and with its glass back, the phone now supports wireless charging, though the wireless charger will need to be purchase separately. The phone also supports QuickCharge 4+ so users can actually charge the phone from 0% to 50% in just half an hour through a USB-C cable.

The Razer Phone 2 can be purchased at the price of RM3,449 at all authorised retailers and also online at Lazada and Shopee. However, those who are interested can purchase the phone telco with plans at Maxis and U Mobile.

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The Razer Phone 2 gets a steep price cut

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Ask anyone to name a gaming phone, its either the Razer Phone 2 or ASUS ROG Phone, and if you are thinking to get the former, the good news here is that it can be had for a much cheaper price at RM1849.

Launched at an initial price of RM3449, the Razer Phone 2 isn’t exactly the most attractive smartphone at that point of time even though it does have a pretty decent specs sheet, however it hasn’t moved fast enough to compete with the likes of faster Snapdragon 855 devices after a few months, not to forget to mention its dated bezel design hasn’t been entirely enticing for new smartphone buyers.

By all means, the Razer Phone 2 is still a powerful smartphone in modern smartphone standards as it is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset with 8GB of RAM, its 64GB internal storage can still be expanded with a MicroSD card, and it is the only gaming phone that comes with IP67 water-resistance and wireless charging in its class.

Head on over to
this listing on Lazada
 if you are interested in buying one.

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Razer Phone to come with 8GB of RAM and QHD+ display

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Earlier this week, Razer has teased an upcoming product which will rock the mobile gaming world. The company will likely launch a smartphone centered on gaming, and a benchmark result on GFXBench further confirms earlier claims of a mobile device by Razer.

Based on the GFXBench result seen above, Razer definitely isn’t taking its first attempt very lightly. The stated specs show that the company will want its first ever smartphone to live up to current flagships out in the market as well.

First off, the Razer Phone will sport a QHD+ display measuring at 5.7-inches, with a 18:9 aspect ratio. The handset’s screen will probably be surrounded by minimal bezels like the Galaxy S8 and LG G6. The Razer Phone will also pack a whopping 8GB of RAM, which is still a rarity in smartphones, with the likes of the OnePlus 5 and the ASUS ZenFone AR carrying the same amount of RAM. Both the display and the amount of RAM can be directly attributed to gaming and VR/AR capabilities.

Onboard the software, the Razer Phone will run on its own version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Cameras aren’t a slouch too with a 12MP rear shooter and an 8MP selfie snapper. Seems very promising so far for a first smartphone. What do you think?

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Razer Phone Cooler Chroma with MagSafe available now

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Razer is very well known for their RGB products. They make
RGB mice
,
 keyboards
, and even have an
 RGB facemask
. But just when you think they couldn’t make more, Razer released their very own RGB cooling fan for smartphones that includes MagSafe in the form of the Razer Phone Cooler Chroma.

Defeat the heat with the new Razer Phone Cooler Chroma. Powered by advanced cooling technology and Razer Chroma RGB, you can now stay cool in the heat of battle with style. Available for iPhone and Android smartphones:
https://t.co/frfDPWHmFq

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— R Λ Z Ξ R (@Razer)
December 7, 2021

A big problem with playing high-end games like Genshin impact, and Fortnite on your mobile phone is that it will start to get hot after an hour or so. Razer’s solution to that was to create a cooling fan that you can attach to the back of your smartphone via MagSafe on the iPhone 12 and newer, as well as another variant where you can clamp the fan to your phone.

In terms of the specifications of the Razer Phone Cooler Chroma, you get a 7-blade fan that goes up to 6400 rpm, a 30dB noise profile, and Bluetooth to control the RGB lighting. To use it, you need to connect the fan using a USB Type-C cable to a power bank or a power outlet nearby to use it regardless of whether you get the MagSafe variant or not.

Not many other companies have developed phone coolers this advanced, so this could be a perfect device for mobile gamers to have. Right now the Razer Phone Cooler Chroma retails for $59.99 USD (roughly RM253) and can be purchased from
Razer’s official online store
.

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Razer Phone likely to debut in South East Asia, CEO hints

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The Razer Phone happened to be put on sale before official availability date on its online store. The first ever smartphone by the gaming company was also put up on the Microsoft store for sale. The handset has been sold out on both online avenues since, and the company’s CEO has hinted at a South East Asian launch for the flagship.

Razer CEO Min Liang Tan has hinted on Twitter, stating that he will be flying to Singapore for a huge announcement to make in the country. The announcement will be made later this week, which means that the Razer Phone might be looking at a South East Asian debut by the end of November.

The Razer Phone’s availability in Singapore could also mean that it will journey to Malaysian shores as well. Even if it doesn’t, the phone will likely be even more accessible to us Malaysians than ever before.

Tan has also tweeted another statement, claiming that Razer is working on the availability of the Razer Phone in Australia. The phone has been highly acclaimed for its maxed out spec sheets, the 120 Hz display and the front firing Dolby ATMOS speakers.

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Razer Phone makes Asian debut in Singapore

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It was only a couple of days ago when Razer CEO Min Liang Tan hinted on Twitter about a possible Razer Phone launch in Singapore. The highly anticipated smartphone by the gaming company has since made its debut in Asia via the country. The phone is currently available for pre-orders through a local carrier.

Popular local carrier Singtel has opened exclusive pre-orders for the Razer Phone, along with its range of plans. The price tag of the Razer Phone without contract is at SGD 1,068 (RM 3,260.19), which actually doesn’t sound too bad at all for a brand new flagship smartphone by a well known gaming company.

Razer CEO Tan has mentioned that the company traditionally focuses on the market in the US and Europe. Razer wanted a good partner to launch the Razer Phone with. The handset sports an impressive 120 Hz QHD+ display at 5.7-inches, dual front firing Dolby ATMOS speakers, including an impressive internal spec sheet consisting of a Snapdragon 835 processor and a whopping 8GB of RAM.

The Razer Phone will soon be available outside of Singtel’s plans, via the Razer Singapore website beginning December 1. Whether or not the phone will make its way up north to Malaysia remains a mystery.

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Razer Phone makes unofficial debut in Malaysia

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The Razer Phone was the second new player in the global flagship smartphone market. Unlike the Essential Phone, the phone made by the gaming company wasn’t plagued with software issues such as camera optimization. In fact, the Razer Phone has been claimed to have one of the best battery life for a flagship smartphone. The handset went on sale in Singapore just recently, and now it has arrived to Malaysian shores.

This of course, isn’t the official Malaysian debut of the Razer Phone. However, the phone can be found on online retail platforms such as 11street, plus popular Malaysian gadget retailer DirectD. There is still no news relating to an official Malaysian launch of the Razer Phone. But if it isn’t going to happen, you will have to resort to these avenues if you intend to get one yourself.

These Razer Phone units are import sets, which means that the warranty lies either with the retailer or with Razer overseas. It is a risk to take, but one simply can’t resist the up to 120 Hz refresh rate of the Razer Phone, along with its top performing Snapdragon 835 processor and 8GB of RAM. The Razer Phone currently carries a price tag as low as RM 3,299 in Malaysia, which is the initial price tag of Samsung’s Galaxy S8. Sounds like an opportunity to be grabbed. What do you think?

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Razer Phone to pack 4,000mAh battery, other specs leaked

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We’re only a day away from Razer’s unveiling of its first ever smartphone, and the phone’s specs seemingly leaked on UK carrier 3G UK’s website before the official launch. This phone is going to be an absolute beast, and here’s why.

One thing to note is that it’s Razer’s first ever attempt at a smartphone, and the company certainly isn’t holding anything back when you take a look at the leaked spec sheet, starting odd with a 5.72-inch IGZO display with a wide color gamut and a 120 Hz refresh rate. There isn’t mention of the rumored Snapdragon 835 processor underneath the hood, but we will assume that to be the case. It will be assisted with a whopping 8GB of RAM. The phone also comes with dual front firing stereo speakers with Dolby ATMOS technology.

The dual rear camera setup will consist of a 12MP wide angle sensor and a 13MP telephoto sensor. The Razer Phone will also come packing a 4,000mAh battery which sounds just enough for its power consumption needs.

The first ever smartphone by Razer will most likely set the stage for any future gaming smartphones to come. It will definitely carry a premium price tag when it launches. What do you think?

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snapdragon 835