Cooler Master introduces a cheap and efficient way to keep your laptop cool with the Notepal L2

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Cooler Master has just launched a new, sleek and lightweight laptop cooler called the Notepal L2 to bring a more convenient way to keep your laptop cool under the most stressful situations.

The Notepal L2 is a simple and efficient cooling solution with plug-and-play capabilities, it also has a full mesh metal board for the best air flow and anti-slip surface. It has an 8-degree viewing angle and user-friendly ergonomic design that provides comfort when using laptops for long periods. Worried that you might make too much noise with this cooling solution? The 160 mm blue LED fan will provide quiet cooling without compromising on air flow. The Notepal L2 is also easy to carry around as Cooler Master has worked hard to maximize the cooler’s performance with minimal weight and size while maintaining its minimalistic design.

If you want to keep your laptop cool and are looking for a cooling solution that is very reasonably priced, the Notepal L2 is now available for purchase locally at a price tag of RM79 from all authorized Cooler Master resellers.

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Cooler Master introduces the MasterLiquid ML120L and ML240L RGB liquid coolers

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Cooler Master has introduced an RGB enabled all-in-one liquid cooling solution, MasterLiquid ML120L RGB and MasterLiquid ML240L RGB which comes with RGB lighting and effects on both the fan and the pump. It also comes with an RGB controller and RGB Splitter Cable for easy installation and seamless syncing on many motherboard brands.

Both the MasterLiquid coolers come with dual-chamber RGB pumps for increase reliability and provide a balance of low noise levels and optimal performance. The double layer tubing sleeve on the outside and FEP on the inside for robust usage. The ML120L will come with one RGB fan with a low resistant 120mm radiator while the ML240 comes with two RGB fans and a 240mm low resistant radiator.

Both the models will support AM4 sockets and Intel’s LGA2066 so you won’t have to worry about compatibility issues. Both the MasterLiquid ML120L RGB and ML240L RGB is now available for purchase in Malaysia and will be priced at RM279 and RM339 respectively.

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Cooler Master introduces the redesigned MasterWatt power supply series

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In conjunction with their 25th anniversary, Cooler Master has announced an expansion to their 80 Plus Bronze certified line, MasterWatt. The new power supplies now offer a fully modular design, enhanced cables and an innovative semi-fanless system. The DC-to-DC circuit design ensures stable +12V output even in cross loading conditions.

The company has revised all the cables to accommodate larger cases and allow for better cable management. This will give users cables that are 14% longer than previous generations and with the use of conductive PCI-e cables that are 16AWG for less resistance, graphics cards will get an increase in power delivery efficiency.

Cooler Master also prides themselves with the fan design in the power supply, using a quiet Silencio model who is well-known for the noise reduction in Cooler Master’s cases and thermal product lines. These fans have swept fan blades for less turbulence and feature sealed LDB bearings. The hybrid controller has a gradual fan curve, allowing the fan to operate at little to no noise while delivering the cooling required at all output levels.

The MasterWatt Series is now available for purchase at all authorized Cooler Master sellers in Malaysia at the following prices:

MasterWatt 750: RM 389

MasterWatt 650: RM 339

MasterWatt 550: RM 299

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Cooler Master introduces RGB keyboards

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After making their debut at CES, Cooler Master will be bringing their series of RGB keyboards to Malaysia.

Of the three RGB keyboards that will be coming into Malaysia, two of them are from the MasterKeys Pro series. The MasterKeys Pro L is a full-size, RGB mechanical keyboard while the MasterKeys Pro S is a tenkeyless RGB mechanical keyboard. Both keyboards utilises Cherry MX switches and uses the brightest LEDs that can radiate 16.7 million colours. The MasterKeys Pro L and S is able to support on-the-fly macros, profile support, and easy-to-use software in its sleek, minimalistic design. The MasterKeys Pro keyboards are scheduled to be launch in March.

The other keyboard that will be coming into Malaysia is the Devastator II. Unlike the MasterKeys Pro, the Devastator II comes with II devices, a keyboard and a mouse. The Devastator II’s keyboard is a membrane-based keyboard that feels mechanical thanks to Cooler Master’s new Mem-chanical switches. The mouse has side buttons, LED lights and on-the-fly DPI adjustments. The Devastator II will be available in Malaysia in February.

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Cooler Master introduces the sleek and compact MasterBox Lite 3.1 casing

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Cooler Master is back again to release a new computer casing called the MasterBox Lite 3.1, a mATX case with DarkMirror front panel and capable of external customizations. The case is made for people that want a good looking case with enough space inside to fit all your modifications.

The case gives you an option to install three 120mm fans, front and rear watercooling support to ensure a cool operation of your parts. For those of you that have huge graphics cards, the 380mm of graphics space will give you ample amount of space to if your graphics card. Finally, aesthetics wise, there is an edge-to-edge transparent acrylic side panel to show off all your internal components while the DarkMirror front panel gives the case an attractive look and providing full visibility.

The MasterBox Lite 3.1 is also small and easy to manage, giving you the freedom to carry the case to your LAN party location. It will also slot into narrow areas and will be perfect if you stay in a small apartment. The case is now available in Malaysia with a price of RM189 from all authorized Cooler Master resellers

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Cooler Master introduces the Diamond Cut designed MasterBox TD500L

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Cooler Master has just launched the all-new MasterBox TD500L, which comes with a Diamond Cut design with three-dimensional, transparent surfaces on the front and sides panel. Both panels illuminate differently depending on the viewing angle, giving users a dynamic experience.

Other than the Diamond Cut design, the edge-to-edge transparent side panel allows you to show off your build through the unique-shaped edge-to-edge acrylic side panel so you can enjoy the special lighting effects from different angles. The MasterBox TD500L also comes with a PSU cover and 19mm width space behind the motherboard tray, giving you a good amount of cable management options. For overclockers and heavy users, the case supports a total of six 120mm fans and up to 240mm and 360mm radiator placement at the top and front respectively.

The case comes fully black, and it was designed to make the interior as a canvas to show off the components housed within. The MasterBox TD500L can now be purchased at all authorized Cooler Master retailers for a price of RM209.

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Cooler Master launches a 25th Anniversary Edition of the COSMOS II

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In conjunction with Cooler Master’s 25th anniversary, they have launched a new model for the COSMOS line called the COSMOS II 25th Anniversary Edition as a tribute to the iconic COSMOS case.

Even since the launch of the original case, fans have been asking and making their own windowed side panel for the COSMOS II. Cooler Master has seen this and is giving a surprise for all their fans, the Anniversary Edition will come with two curved tempered glass side panels out of the box. The panels will blend seamlessly with the contours of the case to give a smooth look inside the case. Cooler Master was the first case manufacturer to launch a full metal case and for their anniversary, they are integrating this design into the COSMOS II. There are two brushed aluminium handles and a soft brushed aluminium sheen on the front and top panels. A top slide, a panel covers the Advanced Control Panel and hidden behind the front panel lies a stack of hot-swappable drive bays.

The new COSMOS II will also have a pre-install 200mm blue LED on the front and magnetic blue LED strip will allow you to illuminate your components and will shine out through the tinted tempered glass side panels. The COSMOS II 25th Anniversary Edition is now available in Malaysia with a price tag of RM1,399 and is available at all authorized Cooler Master resellers

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Cooler Master launches the MasterCase H500P in Malaysia

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Cooler Master has just launched a new and highly anticipated casing, the MasterCase H500P is designed to blow you away in looks and performance. The two 200mm fans on the front provide optimal airflow into the case and are equipped with RGB lighting which can be controlled through RGB enabled motherboards or RGB controllers. Two more 200mm fans can be installed to the top of the casing if needed.

The light grey tinted side and top panels allow you to see all the components and give the system a nice astatic look. A customized PSU shroud on the front, CPU cutout cover on the back and removable cable cover panel offer you freedom when it comes to cable management and ensuring that you build is clean as possible. Two PCI slots at the rear of the casing enable users to mount their graphics card vertically without the need of brackets. However, a riser cable is needed for this setup and will be sold separately.

Up to 360mm radiators can be mounted to the top and front of the casing, proving users with more than enough space for a custom loop or larger radiator. The MasterCase  H500P is now available for purchase in Malaysia at a price of RM639 on
Cooler Master’s official Lazada page
.

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Cooler Master launches new MasterKey mechanical keyboards equipped with PBT keycaps

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Cooler Master is back yet again to announce a new product which comes in a form of PBT Keycaps mechanical keyboards. The MasterKey L PBT and MasterKeys S PBT will both come fully equipped with Cherry MX switchers, on-the-fly adjustment capabilities, iconic minimalistic bezel design and PBT keycaps.

The keyboards come with built-in hybrid N-key coupled with the switches, will provide durability, accuracy and tactile feedback. With the PBT keycaps, wear and tear, smoothing or fading of keycaps will be eliminated thanks to this extra durable keycaps. For gamers, Cooler Master has included a pack of seven extra red keycaps which can be used to highlight the gaming keys that are frequently used and switchable keyboard layouts as well as for the different OS out there. This feature will not require users to install any software, as it all can be on on-the-fly.

The MasterKey L PBT is not available for purchase at a retail price of RM359 and the MasterKeys S PBT will be available in November.

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Cooler Master launches the Hyper 212 LED Turbo

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Cooler Master recently just launched the Hyper 212 LED Turbo, a dual-fan, red LED edition of the top-selling Hyper 212 series. It comes with the same hassle-free installation with universal compatibility for AMD and Intel sockets. The Hyper 212 LED Turbo comes equipped with dual XtraFlo 120mm PWM fans to provide a balance between airflow, and static pressure. Coupled with noise dampening design to ensure quiet operating.

To break it down, the Hyper 212 LED Turbo comes with 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes, with funnel shaped fins to provide excellent heat dissipation by pulling heat directly from the CPU. The dual fan design allows for two fans, being more efficient than other cooling options. The 120mm fans comes with anti-vibration rubber pads and wide 600 – 1600 RPM ranges. The quick-snap allows easy fan installation and removal. With the improved universal bracket design makes it easy to install the fan on all platforms whether Intel or AMD, including the latest AM4 motherboards.

THe Hyper 212 LED Turbo comes in a black or read top cover and is now available locally. It comes with a suggested retail price of RM179.

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Cooler Master launches the MasterAir Maker 8

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Cooling experts Cooler Master has a new air cooler in the market and it is a big one. Meet the Cooler Master MasterAir Maker 8.

Designed for gamers and overclockers, Cooler Master has successfully combined Horizontal Vapor Chambers with native heatpipes after countless trials and rigorous testing. This 3D Vapor Chamber replaces the traditional copper base found in many other coolers for a coolant filled Vapor Chamber. When the chamber is heated, the coolant transforms from liquid to gas and back again to protect the CPU from overheating. A combination of eight heatpipes conduct heat away from the horizontal base while an ultra-large heatsink helps further dissipate the heat. The presence of the 3D Vapor Chamber gives the MasterAir Maker 8 a Thermal Design Power capacity of 250W.

Besides the Vapor Chamber, the MasterAir Maker 8 also comes with Silencio FP fans. Sporting a self-lubricating and dustproof design and featuring Cooler Master’s own Silent Driver IC technology, the fans on the MasterAir Maker 8 will be able to chill your desktop in relative silence for a long, long time. In the event that the fans malfunction, replacing them is simple as the MasterAir Maker 8 comes with a special fan bracket design that supports 140mm and 120mm fans.

For those who like their coolers with a touch of style, the MasterAir Maker 8 will not disappoint as it comes with bright red LED lights as well as interchangeable top covers. Should that be unsatisfactory, Cooler Master will be releasing the dimensions and schematics of the top cover and fan bracket, allowing users to design and 3D print their own top covers. The MasterAir Maker 8 is now available for RM 599.

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Cooler Master launches the MasterBox 5 mid-tower case that can fit E-ATX motherboards

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Mid-tower cases are usually cramped without much space for expansion, but Cooler Master sees it differently as it has announced the MasterBox 5, a mid-tower CPU chassis that aims to offer flexibility for expansion without compromising on compactness. Cooler Master has claimed that the MasterBox 5 can fit in E-ATX sized motherboards and install two extra-long dual-slot graphics card, while you can also opt to install liquid cooling with up to 360mm radiator effortlessly. In addition, the MasterBox 5’s modular design of the interior and motherboard tray allows flexible mounting options, for instance the SSD brackets and HDD bays can be rearranged to front and back positions of the case, there’s also a lot of routing holes to make cable management easy.

Looking at the pictures, the Cooler Master MasterBox 5 seems like  a fun mid-tower chassis and will certainly give PC DIY enthusiasts flexibility in customization if space constraint is an issue for putting their rigs in their room. The MasterBox 5 comes in Black and Black & White color options, it is now in stores and has an asking price of RM399.

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Cooler Master Launches the MasterCase Pro 6

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One of the sleekest case manufacturers are back with the release of MasterCase Pro 6 from Cooler Master. A discreetly designed mid-tower cousin of the award-winning MasterCase Pro 5 case that also comes with the same FreeForm Modular system that gives users freedom to customize the interior layout and the exterior layout.

Everything is moving towards the minimalist design, and Cooler Master is not lagging behind in that department as the case has a really flush look. The top, front and back panels looks like they merged seamlessly by flushed panels in dark metallic gray color. The front of the case has a soft LED glow coming from the bottom of the case, and the I/O panel is hidden by a cover that blends into the top panel.

Cooler Master has also mention that there is no need to worry about air flow that come with flushed cases, as the MasterCase Pro 6 has thin vents on the four corners of the case that provide ventilation. The top and front panels can be popped open with a two-tier magnet that creates little vents, lining the space between the panels and the frame. Cooler Master has not forgotten those that dabble in liquid cooling, as the case comes with a water cooling bracket that allows 297mm radiator space on the top or front.

The FreeForm Modular Systems allows for freedom of customizing the drive bays, to installing water cooling how ever you choose to modify the case, Cooler Master is confident that everything that is required is available from the FreeForm website. The MasterCase Pro 6 comes with Red LED fan and lighting will retail at RM 699 from all authorized Cooler Master sellers.

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Cooler Master Launches the MasterCase

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Cooler Master is excited to announce the launching of the MasterCase, which will be the world’s first mid-sized modular tower with exterior expandability. The Vice President of Cooler Master, PS Tang mentioned that the ‘MasterConcept’ represents a vision that every person’s PC
case
 should be unique, and is a first step in a fundamental reimagining of our relationship with our fans and supporters.

The
case
 innovates a completely new designed, made, bought, and used into a fundamental of imaging – FreeForm. The Taiwanese company wants to make sure that users have full control in their hands over how their
case
 would look and function. Besides that, FreeForm also provides options to adjust the
case
 exterior via the replacement of panels and doors, but also offers unparalleled flexibility for a mid-sized
case
 in terms of interior layouts.

On the other hand, the MasterCase allows a single case to support a host of different configurations that enable users to upgrade rather than replace their case and system directly. With the existence of a unique clip-and click panel, Cooler Master will be the pioneer of its own creation at its finest in the hardware and modding enthusiast market.

The price will be announced later, stay tuned for more information for the
tablet
 and more Computex 2015 coverage over
here
!


Cooler Master made an NVIDIA edition MasterCase Pro 5

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When it comes to GPU branded PC cases, it isn’t the first time that we’ve seen such an effort from case manufacturers. Cooler Master has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA today and has launched an NVIDIA skinned MasterCase Pro 5 casing, it is technically the same MasterCase Pro 5 that you will be able to buy out there but features a couple of cosmetic changes, for instance the top is coated with NVIDIA’s signature green color, a GeForce GTX branding is printed on the front left side, and both sides of the case are fitted with NVIDIA’s decals with one of the sides featuring NVIDIA’s logo, its a pretty cool casing that we hope to see NVIDIA using it in press events.

“NVIDIA is the world leader in visual computing and continues to be the best in GPU design. We are extremely delighted to be able to work together with NVIDIA to bring something really special to the gaming community,” said Crane Chen, Case Team Manager.

The MasterCase Pro 5 features a modular design that allows PC builders the flexibility to build their computers, the case will allow you to modify the exterior and interior depending on your hardware setup, and it easily lets you add-on cooling fans and liquid cooling radiators without much effort. The Cooler MasterCase Pro 5 currently retails at RM599, while the NVIDIA Edition of the case is priced at RM699.

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Cooler Master MasterCase 5 series released in Malaysia

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During Computex 2015,
Cooler
Master

unveils the world’s first mid-size modular towers with exterior expandability, made possible with accessories purchased separately. Introducing the new
Cooler
Master

MasterCase 5 and MasterCase Pro 5 with FreeForm Modular System that offers unparalleled control over form and function. This
case

concept can give a huge freedom for the DIY enthusiasts and modders, which will make them upgrade the
case

instead of
change the case
.

The MasterCase 5 can become an aggressive looking gaming rigs to classy workstations, and even a robotic bartending machine that could prepare drinks. Thanks to the unique Clip-and-Click panel inside both casings, which can let the users to easily modify where they want to place the hard disk cage or remove it entirely. This flexibility allows building multiple system configurations like home servers, water-cooled workstations, or gaming rigs with dual-slot graphics cards using one single
case
.

Both models will be made available at launch: the base MasterCase 5 and the upgraded MasterCase Pro 5. The base MasterCase 5 will come with dual top handles and a standard door while the MasterCase Pro 5 comes with a side window panel, elevated mesh top cover, and additional interior expandability options.

The
Cooler
Master
 MasterCase will be available for RM 479 (inclusive GST), while the MasterCase Pro 5 will available starting August 20, for RM 599 (inclusive GST). They can be purchased from the following retailers:

Jayacom Information

Viewnet Computer System

C-Zone

All IT Hypermarket

Thunder Match Technology

Ideal Tech PC

PC Image

E-Tech Computer Accessories

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Cooler Master releases B-series ver.2 power supply in Malaysia

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Cooler Master, one of the world’s leading creators, innovator and manufacturer of desktop components and peripherals is proud to announce the launch of the B-series ver.2 power supplies in Malaysia. The new B-series ver 2 power supply has been revised with a completely new circuit layout and new component which surpass EU regulation which require a minimum level of efficiency in several load conditions and have a power factor of 0.9 at full load.

The biggest update for the new B-series ver. 2 is that it now only has a single rail +12V DC out with a max current of 38A. The main benefit of single rail usage allows you to have more power in one place when it really requires to divide it to several lanes which might not powerful enough. The next reason is the best one because it getting easier for people that did not know which contact they need to use on a multi-rail PSU but with a single rail you probably will not go wrong.

The Cooler Master B-series ver.2 will start with the price from RM 239 for 500 watts, RM 305 for 600 watts and RM 359 for 700 watts. All models are now available locally and you can get it from the store near you.

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Cooler Master Releases CM Storm Quick Fire XTi

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Cooler
Master
, a leading manufacturer of desktop components and peripherals, today announced the new Quick Fire XTi. The keyboard features a minimalistic mechanical gaming keyboard with multi-color backlighting for gamers built with 100% authentic Cherry MX switches.

The Quick Fire XTi offers a refined sense of style plus sophistication and without any distracting logos and frivolous “button clutter” freeing up precious space on the keyboard. Soft to the touch and long-lasting, Quick Fire XTi has UV coated keys which delivers a luxurious experience while protecting the keys for durable, long-lasting gameplay.

The keyboard features a dual color backlighting (red and blue) that can mixed up to 35 colors per key with multiple lighting modes like the wave, breathing, and unique responsive effects. You can store four profile keys using the dedicated software to makes switch around between lighting modes instantly. Also, the Quick Fire XTi has 100% anti-ghosting with 104-key rollover over USB to ensure that each keypress is correctly detected regardless of how many other keys are being actuated.

One of the best thing from Quick Fire XTi comes with a detachable, braided, cloth cable that won’t strain or fray. Underneath the Quick Fire XTi is a micro USB plug and a choice of 3 cable tracks (center, left, right) that secure the cable in place. The
Cooler
Master
 Quick Fire XTi is expected to be available from September 8th for a suggested retail price of € 149,99 (approx. RM 725).

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Cooler Master Releases CM Storm Sentinel Palm Grip Gaming Mouse

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Cooler Master released the Sentinel III, an improved gaming mouse building upon the ergonomic palm grip design that fans love. The mouse sports LED illumination in 16.8 million customizable colors, greatly improving the intuitive software and matte coating with an acrylic top panel. The Sentinel III is the perfect choice for palm grip gamers looking for comfort and advanced features. Sentinel III is slightly larger than average, and it sports a thumb and pinky rest, giving the mouse a natural, comfortable shape, allowing your hand and arm muscles to relax.

Each of the eight buttons on the mouse can be easily reached without altering your grip. An Avago 3988 sensor offers pixel-perfect movements and sensitivity up to 6400 DPI. For a lightning-quick movement or methodic precise aiming, on-the-fly DPI adjustments can be preset at 400, 1200, 4000 and 6400. It has a user-friendly software that can set complex macros quick and easy.

The processing power of a 32-bit ARM processor and 512KB on-board memory allows you to save and playback complex macros. It also allows you to save settings for DPI, lift-off distance and LED configurations for use on any computer without the need to install additional software. However, if you run out of buttons to achieve your ideal combination for quick access, just double Sentinel III’s button count. ‘Storm TactiX’ can assign secondary functions of your mouse, triggered swiftly in-game simply by holding the function aka ‘TX’ button. This basically increases your button count from eight to fifteen.

It offers an OLED display that puts the Sentinel III in a class of its own. You can upload any logo or re-name your profiles (up to 11 profiles) across the display to represent different settings and/or your team logo. There will be two different areas (the headlights and the top) that will glow crimson red, burnt orange, gunmetal
grey
, or any other color that piques your fancy. With 16.8 million color options, you can tinker till you drop or completely switch off all LED lighting if you find it annoying.

The Sentinel III is expected to be priced at USD65.99 (approx. RM279).

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Cooler Master releases the MasterSet MS120 Gaming keyboard and mouse combo

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Cooler Master introduces the MasterSet MS120 Gaming Keyboard and Mouse set which the keyboard comes with what the company is calling mem-chanical clicky switches that is said to mimic the Cherry MX Blue switches while keeping it affordable.

The MasterSet MS120 is great for those of you that want to take the first step into gaming as it comes with durable switches and a mouse with Pixart optical sensors, adjustable on-the-fly DPI settings and pro-grade Omron switches.

The mem-chanical Clicky Switches on the MS120 features a travel distance of 3.8mm and actuate at 1.8mm to give you a fast response and increase your APM alongside the 26-key anti-ghosting. On the other hand, the mouse included in the combo can withstand up to 10 million button presses and the optical sensors will offer you four levels of DPI settings up to 3500.

Both of these devices are not complete without RGB customizations as the keyboard comes with nine preset LED modes that range from colour waves to reactive on-touch effects which can be controlled directly from the keyboard. The mouse also features three zones of adjustable RGB lighting to match the keyboard.

The MasterSet MS120 combo is available for purchase from all authorised Cooler Master resellers for a price of RM329

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Cooler Master Releases New V Series Power Supplies

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Cooler
Master

is one of the world’s leading manufacturer of desktop components and peripherals, today announced the availability of V-series
power supplies
, the most stable, and efficient
power
supply
unit

in its class thanks to exclusive 3D circuit design and Silencio FP technology. The V series has fully modular flat cables with energy-saving 80PLUS Gold/Platinum ratings all delivered in a compact design smaller than most Power Supply Units (PSUs) in its class. The V series family is available in V550, V650, V750, V850, V1000 and V1200-watt variants perfect for gamers, enthusiasts, and even system builders.
Using the advantage of 3D circuit design does away with unnecessary cables and uses full module boards for cross connection resulting in lower crosstalk and signal noise. This ensures a better power output which also boosts efficiency whereas other PSUs lose efficiency due to cable
signal
loss
. The 3D circuit design also improves heat dissipation in a compact design as there is little heat generated in comparison to traditional cable based designs. However, excessive ripple or noise can damage components such as capacitors and cause system degradation. This exclusive design ensures the PSU performs at its best and has minimal interference without
signal loss
.

The power supply is using high-performance Silencio FP fan by
Cooler
Master
, the PSU operates quietly yet efficiently lowering fan RPM by up to 35% even under 100% load. 100% Japanese 105C high-quality capacitors ensure an extended lifetime delivering excellent performance. Clean, stable voltages lead to less stress on valuable components extending the computer system’s life and reducing instability while gaming or working.

The V-series PSU is expected to be available from September 17, 2015, but there aren’t any official price at the moment.

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Cooler Master releases statement on Skylake cooler issue

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Some time last week,
there were
 reports that certain third-party CPU coolers could damage Skylake CPUs and motherboards thanks to Skylake’s thinner construction.

During a testing done by German tech website
Games Hardware
, it seems that the pressure exerted by some popular coolers caused the structurally weaker Skylake CPU to bend, thus damaging the motherboard’s delicate pins and contacts.

Earlier today, Cooler Master has issued a statement surrounding this incident :

“Cooler Master has been at the forefront of Cooling Technology since its inception. With Cooler Master designed heat-sink technology in your coolers, you are getting the best standards of thermal cooler in the world. Every cooler we ship meets Cooler Master’s highest standards for providing incredible performance, regardless of the design or model.

We would like to reaffirm our commitment to all our fans and supporters that you can be rest assured, all air and liquid cooling products from Cooler Master are not affected by the mounting issue.”

Alongside the statement, Cooler Master has
provided a list
 of coolers that works fine with Intel socket LGA 1151.

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Cooler Master ushers a new standard in power supplies with the MWE Series

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Cooler Master has announced the latest power supply that is energy efficient and economical. The company wanted to produce a power supply that is durable, reliable and stable even in extream circumstances and these power supplies come in the form of the MWE series.

They wanted to create a power supply that is better for maintaining and building computers that are within a budget and it even comes with a three-year warranty that is supported by Cooler Master’s global service network, targeted to be the most widely distributed and attainable power supplies under the company’s brand. On the design-wise, the power supplies have an active PFC design followed by forward topology which delivers the 80 Plus efficiency and is ROHS compliant which benefits from safer production methods and reduced environmental footprint. Even with high operating temperatures up to 40 Celsius, it has minimal effect on the power delivery which is thanks to the decision to use capacitors and internal components that work past the standard heat temperatures while under normal conditions it will function at 25 Celsius giving a longer life.

The MWE series have three variants in wattages, the 400 watt which retails for RM169, 450 watt retails for RM189 and the 500 watt will retail for RM209. All these power supplies are now available for purchase from authorized resellers, for more information on these and other products check out Cooler Master’s official website
here
.

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Cooler Master's MasterCase Pro 3 is now available in Malaysia

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Cooler Master has launched yet another MasterCase, and this one comes with external and internal modularity. Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the MasterCase Pro 3.

Made for Micro-ATX motherboards, the MasterCase Pro 3 is a tad bit smaller than its older sibling, the MasterCase 5. Despite its smaller size, the MasterCase Pro 3 will still be able to fit in multiple full sized parts. Cooler Master has said that the case is able to handle up to two full sized graphics cards, a 280mm radiator for liquid cooling, five fans, and up to eight hard disk drives.

The biggest selling point of the MasterCase Pro 3 has to be its modularity. Built around Cooler Master’s new FreeForm Modular System, the MasterCase Pro 3 comes with various adjustable, swappable, and removable parts like panels, dust covers and drive cages. For the MasterCase Pro 3, Cooler Master has added a removable partition panel, an additional removable cooling bracket in the front, and a sliding clip and click panel to the mix. Customizability of the MasterCase Pro 3 is no issue either, as the case supports accessories such as glass side panels, LED partitions, top and front dust covers, graphics card supports and various other peripherals.

The MasterCase Pro 3 is now available for RM439.

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Coolpad has now entered the Malaysian smartphone market

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Coolpad, a Chinese smartphone company has made its presence official here in Malaysia today, the company has teased the message of ‘Coolpad is Coming’ on its Facebook page, which we can finally look forward to a slew of smartphones from the company itself. If you think this is just another cheap Chinese smartphone brand, Coolpad has in fact made itself very well known in the American market, with LeEco having stake in the company, we can expect some pretty decent flagship speced smartphones from the company in time to come.

Based in Shenzhen, Coolpad owns the dual-sim, dual standby patent, which has been featured in most smartphones sold in the Asian market, and it is the first smartphone company to introduce a “dual system” security mechanism in its flagship smartphone back in 2014, where it separates two smartphone systems using two hardware systems, providing a secure smartphone experience. Back in Mobile World Congress this year, the company has unveiled its Changer S1 flagship, which is equipped with a Snapdragon 821 processor and a 4070mAh battery, while featuring acoustic technology from Harman/Kardon and comes bundled with a custom AKG N18 earphone.

Coolpad’s entrance to the already competitive Malaysia smartphone market is a rather refreshing one, and Coolpad should have a launch event coming up soon, expect the flagship Changer S1 and probably a mid-range devices like the Sky 3 Pro and Roar Plus to be unveiled . Meanwhile, follow
Coolpad Malaysia on Facebook
 for more updates.

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Corning Gorilla Glass 4 is out in the wild

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With smartphone
screens getting bigger
,
bezels getting narrower
 and
thickness greatly reduced
, it is of no surprise that consumers are also met with great anxiety to protect their phones with
heavy artillery
 much effort like buying protective cases and screen protectors. However, as technology advances, Corning Incorporated is set to help consumers around the world protect their screens too. Make no mistake about it, the latest breakthrough in consumer electronics material design has been announced and it is none other than the Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 with “up to two times better performance over competitive glasses when dropped on rough surfaces,” claims Corning.

Corning Gorilla Glass 4’s design framework is aimed to significantly improve protection against sharp contact damage which is the “primary reason that mobile devices break,” according to Senior Vice President and General Manager of Corning Specialty Materials, James R. Steiner. Hence, scientists at Corning have developed and adopted a new drop-test method which are closer to real world break events and have also undergone meticulous analysis (and thousands of hours) of cover glass breaking done in the lab.

The drop-test involves devices dropped from a height of one meter (face down) to ensure that the cover glass has direct contact with the rough surface upon impact. The findings prove to be very promising.

Gorilla Glass 4 is up to two times tougher than competitive glasses

Gorilla Glass 4 survives up to 80 percent of the time

Soda-lime glass, as deployed in today’s commercial devices, breaks nearly 100 percent of the time.

They also made comparisons between Gorilla Glass 3 with Gorilla Glass 4 to substantiate their findings.

It is very exciting to see what Corning Incorporated for consumers in the coming years as the company is still pushing its limit with the goal to create an indestructible
cover glass screen
 as they are not satisfied with the 80% benchmark achieved. Corning also says that they’re already shipping out Gorilla Glass 4 and it is expected that consumer devices would be equipped with it within the quarter.

And as usual, Corning always has a quirky little video entailed in their news releases. Enjoy.

Source(s):
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,
The Verge


Corning Gorilla Glass Victus: The most durable glass for smartphone displays

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The Corning Gorilla Glass Victus is
Corning
’s latest invention to solve a common smartphone problem — a broken display. The newest invention guarantees better drop and scratch performance.

Gorilla Glass Victus: Survive higher drops, withstand scratches better

The Gorilla Glass Victus can withstand drops up to 2m as compared to its predecessor’s limit at 1.6m. It is also twice more scratch-resistant than the Gorilla Glass 6 and 4x better than competitive aluminosilicate glasses.

“Instead of our historic approach of asking our technologists to focus on a single goal – making the glass better for either drop or scratch – we asked them to focus on improving both drop and scratch, and they delivered with Gorilla Glass Victus,” said John Bayne, the Senior VP and GM of Mobile Consumer Electronics.

Samsung first to use Gorilla Glass Victus

Though the company hasn’t revealed the exact launch date, one thing is
confirmed
 —
Samsung
 will be the first smartphone manufacturer to use the Gorilla Glass Victus. This glass is also estimated to have similar economics as the Gorilla Glass 6, so we should be expecting more companies to use the Gorilla Glass Victus without pushing the cost to consumers.

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Corning reveals Gorilla Glass 5

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Many of you would be familiar with Gorilla Glass of course. After all, this glass is probably the reason your smartphone screens have yet to shatter into a million pieces after dropping it one too many times. Today, four years after Gorilla Glass 4 was first rolled out, Corning has unveiled the next generation of Gorilla Glass.

Aptly named Gorilla Glass 5, this version of Gorilla Glass is the toughest version yet. According to Corning, a Gorilla Glass 5 smartphone screen is capable of surviving a 1.6-meter drop on its face around 80 percent of the time. As for scratch resistance, Corning has stated that Gorilla Glass 5 will be on-par with Gorilla Glass 4 in that department.

“We recently did a survey, and it’s fairly obvious that everyone drops their phone. We find that the average height is over a meter high,” says Jim Steiner, Senior Vice President of Corning. “Based on our internal data on drop events, our data shows that Gorilla Glass 5 outperforms 4 by 1.8-times.”

Gorilla Glass 5 is commercially available now. As for devices that will implement Gorilla Glass 5, you can expect them by the fourth quarter of 2016.

Source:
TechCrunch
,
Corning

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CoronaCoin is a new morbid digital currency that benefits from the COVID-19 outbreak

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With the increasingly rapid spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, business and cashflow have stagnated across the globe due to the lack of productivity in the manufacturing Mecca that is China. One segment of the fintech industry that seems o making the most of the situation however appears to be in the cryptocurrency arena.

But not in the traditional sense however, a bunch of cryptocurrency developers have created CoronaCoin, a new digital coin currency that trades based on how many people get infected with the virus.

The supply of the coin diminishes every two days based on the number of people infected and/or killed by the virus – suggesting that the price of the coin could increase the more victims COVID-19 claims.

This, of course seems morally grey, but the developers told Reuters that around 20% of the supply of the digital coins will be allocated for donation to the Red Cross on a monthly basis. On their
website
, it says this is charity, but it doesn’t make the whole thing less tactless.

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“Coronavirus Maps” app is in fact a malware that steals your information and password

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Hackers have recently taken advantage of the outbreak situation to steal information from Internet users. Using a malware called AZORult, hackers have been attacking users who are interested in maps that show the spread of COVID-19.

First detected by MalwareHunterTeam and then analyzed by cybersecurity researcher Shai Alfasi, this malware that has been around for quite a few years and its main purpose is to collect information kept in web browsers such as user IDs, passwords, cryptocurrency keys and more.

Image credit: The Hacker News

This malware attack comes in the form of an app, so when users download the app to “gain information regarding COVID-19”, they’re actually getting their information stolen. When users click on the Corona-virus-Map.com.exe file, multiple duplicates of this file and other files like Corona.exe, Bin.exe, Build.exe and Windows. Globalization.Fontgroups.exe will be created. Once executed, the malware will attempt to connect several URLs and create different network communication activities to collect users’ information.

This is a rather dangerous malware too; you won’t need to input any personal information for the malware to steal them — they can automatically do so via all the information you’ve previously saved on your web browsers. If you’re one of the unlucky ones who got tricked into downloading the app, then the best way if for you to download the right antivirus or malware protection software to combat this threat.

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MWC 2020 officially cancelled on account of coronavirus outbreak

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There will be no MWC this year due to the coronavirus outbreak; it is the first time since 2006 that MWC is cancelled.

In the official statement by GSMA, MWC Barcelona 2020 is cancelled due to “the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances.” The outbreak has affected 28 countries and territories at the time of writing with more than 1,300 death tolls — most of it from China.

Image credit: Worldometer

Perhaps the cancellation of the tech trade show is not such a bad thing; after all, prevention is better than cure. Several companies had already made their decisions to pull out from MWC this year due to priorities their employees’ health and safety concerns. This includes LG, Sony, NVIDIA, vivo and a few more.

Despite the unfortunate turn of events, many companies have come up with alternatives to announce their products. Some will hold separate events while others will just announce it through online platforms.

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Corsair announces Hydro Series H5 SF low-profile liquid CPU cooler

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Corsair released its first low-profile liquid CPU cooler, the Hydro Series H5 SF, bringing the quiet and efficient benefits of liquid cooling to the smallest of PCs. It’s specially designed to mount to any Mini-ITX motherboard, and equipped with a specially tuned low-noise blower fan, the H5 SF is able to cool even an overclocked CPU within the confines of the most compact form factor cases.

The H5 SF can be easily installed because of its 84mm tall size, yet still offers up to 150W of heat dissipation, enough to cool today’s demanding high-end CPUs with overclocking headroom to spare. It has an all-new design that fits directly on top of any mini-ITX motherboard with no need to attach the H5 SF to any external fan mounts or brackets, maximizing compatibility across a wide range of mini-ITX and small form factor cases.

The cooler features a high-performance copper plate, which efficiently draws heat away from the CPU, where it’s then transferred into the integrated 120mm x 40mm radiator and exhausted by the H5 SF’s low-noise tuned 120mm blower fan. Fully compatible with Corsair’s Obsidian Series 250D, Carbide Series Air 240, and Graphite Series 380T cases, you should realize this cooler will be a critical component of its upcoming Bulldog Chassis, allowing the new case to deliver low-noise, 4K living room gaming without compromising CPU choice.

The Corsair Hydro Series H5 SF will be expected to cost USD79.99 (approx. RM340).

Source:
Guru3D

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Corsair Gaming Releases Team Dignitas Edition Mouse and Mousepad

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Corsair announced the first gaming products designed in collaboration with eSport Team Dignitas; the Corsair Gaming Sabre Laser gaming mouse and MM300 Anti-Fray Mouse Mat, Team Dignitas Edition. It combines Team Dignitas’ competitive gaming experience with Corsair’s expertise in developing precision PC peripherals to outfit gamers with products that deliver the competitive edge.

The team will be using the ultra-light Sabre Laser RGB gaming mouse with a superior reach and unmatched accuracy for the ultimate PC gaming experience. With four-zone, 16.8M color backlighting and eight easily programmable buttons, the mouse is compatible with Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) software to ensure powerful customization a a standalone product or in concert with other Corsair Gaming RGB peripherals. Its 8,200 DPI laser sensor and 1,000 Hz USB refresh rate guarantee lag-free, pixel-precise gameplay fit for the eSports pro.

The new MM300 Anti-Fray Mouse Mat give Team Diginitas with high-endurance and pro-grade cloth mouse mat designed for high-DPI gaming mice. The mouse mat has reinforced stitched guard against surface peeling, and its textile-weaved surface makes for optimal control and precision tracking in the heat of competition.

The Sabre Laser RGB Mouse Team Dignitas Edition price at USD 54.99 (approx. RM 235) and the MM300 Anti-Fray Gaming Mouse Mat Team Dignitas Edition is price at USD 24.99 (approx. RM 110).

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Corsair has just announced their new additions to their Corsair Hydro Series: The H100i GTX and H80i GT maintenance-free liquid CPU coolers. The system has a new design for the water blocks as well as new materials to provide more efficient cooling for your CPU while being extremely quiet compared to its competitors and air-flow systems. I’ve been using Corsair products for my cooling solution as well as my RAM and power supply solutions. I have to give personal testament to how efficient and quiet the
water block system for the H100i
 of 2013 is: It is definitely maintenance as well as worry free and has kept my 2600K clocked at 4.8GHz at very reasonable temperatures for the past year. Corsair Link that comes with the Hydro Series integrates and links all the fans on the casing together to give better customization options such as fan speed, custom curves and even changing the color of the built in LED of the water block.

Corsair’s new additions to the series, the H100i GTX sports a standard 240mm radiator while the smaller H80i GT uses a 120mm double thick radiator. Both feature Corsair’s SP120L PWM fans that were designed specifically for static pressure on the radiator. The new water block has a striking new look with inserts that can be swapped out as well as sleeved tubing.

For more information, visit the manufacturer’s website
here
.


Corsair introduces new lineup of peripherals and components for 2019

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If you’re a fan of Corsair products, you’ll be glad to know that they’ll be releasing a list of new items this year.

Two new cases are set to hit the Malaysian market – the Crystal Series 680X and Carbide Series 678C. The 680X is a mid-tower ATX that features a tempered glass hinged cover. For RM1,199, you’ll get a dual-chamber setup, 2 USB3.0 ports and 1 Type-C port. You’ll also be able to fit 3 HDDs and 4 SSDs in the case.

The next case is the more affordable 678C case – expect a similar tempered glass hinged cover, sound dampening foam a whopping 6 HDD trays and 3 SSD trays.

Tow show off with the case are a series of new RGB AIO coolers that start from RM792. Corsair also introduced their Slipstream technology which they use in their wireless peripherals such as the HARPOON RGB wireless mouse (RM229), an unannounced headset and the K83 entertainment keyboard.

The all-in-one keyboard features a touch pad, a joystick, right and left click functions. The keyboard will be available this May from RM479.

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Corsair Ready for the Next Gen PC Processors

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Corsair announced the availability of a widespread product line-up supporting the upcoming 6th Gen Intel Core desktop processors and motherboards based on the Intel Z170 chipsets. All the Corsair Hydro Series CPU coolers and PC power supplies will be compatible with the new Intel desktop platform, along with a full line of validated DDR4 and DDR3L memory kits. The company brings their expertise and experience to support Intel’s upcoming new enthusiast’s desktop platform, delivering higher clock frequencies, increased memory bandwidth the lower power usage.

In the other hand, the Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers will support the new and improved the 6th Gen Intel Core processors, as well as AMD and previous generation Intel CPUs. From the affordable and reliable Hydro Series H55 to the dual-fan powered cooling of the H110i GTX, all Corsair Hydro Series liquid coolers are ready to deliver superior cooling, enabling higher overclocking speeds and quieter operation.

Corsair has the most awarded and recommended PC power supply brand in the world and Corsair is proud to announce that all of the company’s current range of supplies will be compatible with 6th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Z170 chipset based motherboards. From low-tier VS-series till AX-series, all has been extensively tested for compatibility and ready to fuel the next generation of enthusiasts PCs with stable, efficient power.

Kudos to Corsair by making this advance move, so that customers can easily prepare their hardware for the upcoming Intel 6th Generation.

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Corsair Release More RGB Keyboards, Mice, and Headsets

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Corsair just announced the latest RGB gaming peripherals; the Strafe RGB mechanical keyboards, Scimitar RGB MMO/MOBA mouse, and flagship VOID gaming headsets. Besides that, Corsair is also unveiling the ultra-quiet Strafe RGB Silent that uses Cherry MX RGB Silent gaming switches. Together with the launch of these new products, an enhanced version of the Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) software is available, enabling cascading rainbows, dynamics ripples, and other multicolour lighting effects to operate in tandem across all Corsair RGB keyboards, mice and headsets.

Apart from that, Corsair also releases a new headset; VOID with 3 different variant which includes wireless, USB, or analog stereo. All these models are shaped to fit the human ear, providing the supreme comfort while delivering spectacular audio fidelity. The USB and wireless models incorporate innovative features like InfoMic status LEDs and a CUE Control dial. Both models will feature customizable RGB lighting, EQ and Dolby 7.1 surround with a fully personalized audio experience. However, the VOID stereo analog headsets feature a mobile-compatible connector and included Y-adaptor cable for compatibility with PlayStation 4,
Xbox
One
, mobile devices, and all PC/Mac Computers.

Next, the company releases a new gaming mouse that use to improve the MMO/MOBA experience with its exclusive patent pending Key Slider control system: Scimitar RGB Gaming mouse. This new innovative system provides 8mm of adjustment, putting every button within reach of most gamers’ thumbs regardless of hand size for improved comfort and accuracy and it has 12 mechanical side buttons that designed with pro player specification in mind, delivering ultra-consistent, tactile feedback and actuation with 12,000 DPI optical sensor.The price and availability for all these upcoming products as following:

Strafe RGB Silent Mechanical Gaming

Available in October with

USD 159.99 (approx. RM 620)

Strafe RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Available in October

USD 149.99 (approx. RM 582)

Void Wireless SE and VOID Wireless Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headsets

Available in late August 2015

USD 149.99 (approx. RM 582) for VOID Wireless SE (Yellowjacket)

USD 129.99 (approx. RM 503) for VOID Wireless (Carbon)

VOID USB Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headsets

Available in late August 2015

USD 99.99 (approx. RM 388)

VOID Stereo Analog Gaming Headset

Available in late August 2015

USD 79.99 (approx. RM 310)

Scimitar RGB Gaming mouse will be

Available in September 2015

USD 79.99 (approx. RM 310)

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Corsair released its first inverted-ATX Cases, the Carbide 600Q and Carbide 600C

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Corsair, one of the world leaders in enthusiast PC hardware and components, has proudly announced the new Corsair Carbide 600Q and 600C PC case. With iconic minimalist styling, a wealth of sound-deadening features (600Q), a huge clear side panel window (600C) and distinctive inverted-ATX interior design, the 600Q and 600C continue the Corsair tradition of innovation and excellence in modern PC case design to deliver a no-compromise approach to PC cooling.

Both 600Q and 600C sports distinctive inverted-ATX internal design, which places the heat producing components in the direct airflow pathway of the two AF140L 140mm intake fans and single AF140L 140mm exhaust fan, providing powerful and efficient cooling, with extra wide vents ensuring unimpeded airflow. The company included an integrated external 3-speed fan controller, allowing users to reduce the fan RPM further, lowering noise with a minimal impact on cooling performance.

The 600Q dedication to low-noise continues well beyond fan speeds due to high-density sound deadening material fitted in the front panel, side panels, and roof works to further mute system noise and ensure that the 600Q is as quiet as it’s beautiful. Both of the cases feature clean and minimalist styling that’s both eye-catching yet reserved, combined with solid steel exterior paneling and a premium finish. Inside you’ll find two tool-free 3.5-inch drive bays and three tool-free 2.5-inch drive bays integrated into a stylish PSU and drive bay. Besides that, there is a surfeit of cable routing holes, tie-downs, and cable grommets, making building in the 600Q and 600C easy, so your system can look as good on the inside as it does on the outside.

The Corsair 600C and 600Q is expected to price at USD149.99 (approx. RM699).

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Corsair Releases Hydro Series HG10 N980 and N970 Cooling Brackets

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Remember the first appearance of the new graphics card mount for AIO cooler during Computex 2015 from Corsair? Corsair officially released the latest additional Hydro Series HG10 GPU N980 and HG10 N970 cooling brackets for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, Titan X, GTX 980, and GTX 970 graphics cards. Easy to install and compatible with any Corsair Hydro Series liquid CPU cooler (sold separately), the HG10 N970 and N980 will eventually substantially reduce your GPU’s temperature, allowing for greatly increased overclocking headroom and could provide as much as a 25% clock speed increase.

The bracket is designed to work with any stock PCB layout NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, Titan X, GTX 980 or GTX 970, the HG10 N970 and HG10 N980, replacing the existing air cooling of the graphics card with precision-engineered aluminium bracket, allowing you to fit a Corsair Hydro Series liquid CPU cooler directly to the GPU. Meanwhile, on the aluminium bracket there will be an integrated 70mm low-noise blower fan that will work to actively cool your GPU’s heat producing components.

The HG10 N980 actively cools both the card’s memory and VRMs, while the HG10 N970 actively cools the VRMs. Whichever one you use, the HG10 ensures quiet and efficient two-stage cooling for the whole graphics card, not just the GPU. Both are fully compatible with Corsair’s complete range of Hydro Series Liquid coolers and are available immediately from Corsair’s world-wide network of authorized distributors and resellers with a limited 2-year warranty.

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Corsair’s new mouse will fit any grip style

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The major issues when it comes to getting a mouse is the feel of it. Some people prefer a small mouse and some prefer a big mouse for a more comfortable grip, then there is also the fact that there are multiple different hand styles of gripping the mouse, with all this taken into account Corsair has come out with a solution with the new Glaive RGB mouse that comes with interchangeable magnetic thumb grips.

There are three grips that comes with the mouse one of it features a smooth curve, another offers a rubberized texture and the last has a wide thumb rest which you can attach to the body which comes with an arched spine. The mouse itself comes with a PMW3367 16,000 dpi optical sensor with six programmable buttons, users can also save up to 8 dpi settings on the mouse 8mb onboard memory to toggle between on-the-fly. The device has Omron switches which are tested up to 50 million clicks and has an aluminium scroll wheel with rubber grips, multi-color backlighting and the ability to calibrate it to different surfaces.

The Glaive RGB comes with a price tag of $70 (RM303.48) and is available now through their online store and will come to resellers in Malaysia soon.

Source:
PC Gamer

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Cortana Beta is now available for Android devices

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Most Windows phone users are familiar with Cortana, but while iOS has Siri, Android users only have Google Now, which don’t really have an identity or character. Anyway, the good news is, according to Microsoft, Android users can now enjoy using Cortana, although it is only now available as beta.

Why is Cortana on Android? Well, if you are a Windows 10 user, you would have already experienced Cortana and in the event you are using an Android phone, you can seamlessly use Cortana easily between both your PC and you phone, hence extending its functionality everywhere to go.

Now, Cortana on your Android will work the same way as on a Windows phone and your PC. With just voice commands, you can manage your appointments, reminders, track important information and tasks throughout your day. However, launching Cortana on your Android differs from how you launch on your PC, as Windows allows you to launch Cortana by saying, “Hey Cortana.” Since Cortana on Android is currently in beta version, we can expect more improvements by Microsoft as it goes through testing.

Bad news for Malaysians and others around the globe though, as Cortana for Android is officially only in the United States. However, if you still want to test it, you can upload the apk file manually into your Android phone downloadable via this
link
. Be warned though, we will not be responsible for what happens to your phone, so use at your own risk.

By the way, Microsoft has also plans to make Cortana available on the iOS platform, although there hasn’t been any news on when yet.

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Cortana is finally official for Android and iOS

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Looks like after months of testing, Microsoft has finally officially launched Cortana for Android and iOS. You can get the app from both Google Play and App Store, depending on which ecosystem you’re using. Cortana will also be deeply integrated into the Cyanogen OS-powered OnePlus One this month December together with the 12.1.1 Cyanogen update.

So how much of Cortana’s full features will be available on these two competing ecosystems? At the basic level, you can track reminders and and notifications such as flight details, appointments and the like. However, beyond the basic stuff, it depends on which system you are on.

For Android users, whenever you’re in the app or the home screen, a “Hey Cortana” can get some of your queries answered. In fact, you can even get your text notifications on your Windows 10 powered PC. However, iOS users will not be getting this feature since most likely Apple would not allow it; afterall, Cortana is somewhat a rival of Siri.

As for Cyanogen systems, a “Hey Cortana” shoutout can be accessed almost anywhere, even if you’re busy on another app. Cortana will also be pre-installed in this system, so it does make sense that its use would be more extensive. You can use this virtual assistant to power down your phone and even change networks, however, although the features here are extensive, you still aren’t able to do as much compared to the full capabilities of the Windows Phone.

Now, here comes the bad news for Malaysian users: Cortana, although officially launched, can only be used in USA and in China, although there seems to be more promise for Cortana to be available for Malaysians on the desktop. Maybe it is time to ask Microsoft about this.

SOURCE:
Engadget

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Cortana is now available on Cyanogen

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Microsoft’s own personal assistant, Cortana, has been made available for iOS and Android since last year. Now, the personal assistant is available for Cyanogen as well.

If you own a OnePlus device running the Android variant of Cynogen OS,
the 12.1 release
 that is available now for some OnePlus devicces comes with Cortana.

This addition is a long time coming as
Cyanogen was reported to be working on intergrating Cortana into its OS
 with Microsoft in order to replace Google Now. Cooperation between Cyanogen and Microsoft means that technical issues such as
Cortana’s conflict with OK Google over the microphone access
. Cortana’s presence on Cyanogen is the latest result of the collaboration between both companies as
Cyanogen announced a partnership with Microsoft
 to have the Office suite, Bing, Skype, OneDrive and OneNote preinstalled on the OS last April.

Currently, the 12.1 update is available for the OnePlus One. No timeframe was given as to when the update will be made available for users of the OnePlus Two or the OnePlus X.

Source :
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COUGAR SPEED and COUGAR CONTROL gives you better control on your gaming mouse

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COUGAR, leading eSports and computer peripherals brand has launched two new gaming mouse pads, the SPEED and CONTROL. Both types come in 3 different sizes and both are perfect for use with regular mice or high-end gaming mice like the COUGAR 700M gaming mouse, the adjustable gaming mouse dedicated to professional gamers.

The new COUGAR SPEED and COUGAR CONTROL gaming mouse pads both feature an optimized 4mm thickness giving a thicker mouse pad cushion. This provides better pressure relief on the user’s wrist. At 4mm tall, the mouse pad cushions’ height strikes a balance between comfort and user friendliness. The mouse pads are made with natural rubber which is non-toxic. With a right angle wave structure and anti-slip natural rubber base, these mouse pads grip on all kinds of surfaces.

The SPEED gaming mouse pad features a high-definition textured surface. This design provides for a fast and extra smooth mouse sliding movements. Through the SPEED surface technology, gamers can enjoy the swiftness and smoothness that helps them to bring on fast and accurate movement.

For those looking for more control on their mouse rather than speed, the CONTROL mouse pad features a rougher glide 3D textured surface. The CONTROL cloth texture provides a smooth and precise mouse targeting experience. With the 3D fabric textured technique, the CONTROL mouse pad can offer a proper friction for gamers to achieve meticulous targeting and tracking control. It also has a water resistance fabric which is easy to clean due to the unique water resistant surface so it protects against liquid spilling and staining accidents.

Source:
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Could Mitch Kessler be a good guy in The Morning Show?

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The thing is, we don’t really cover movie releases and discuss plots here, but through a Vanity Fair interview with the director of Knives Out, Rian Johnson, we understand that Apple doesn’t allow movie villains to use iPhones, as it paints a bad image on the company.

In Episode 1 of The Morning Show at 1:47, Mitch Kessler (Steve Carrell) is seen picking up his iPhone when he receives a call in the middle of night.

But here’s the thing, Steve Carrell’s character Mitch Kessler in The Morning Show, one of Apple’s most heavily promoted series on its Apple TV+, is using an iPhone despite being an antagonist of the show, or is he actually one?

Well, maybe Mitch isn’t exactly a bad guy after all, though the plot of the show does show him having a sexual scandal in the studio and affecting the show’s reputation in the first few episodes, but he has by all means tried to be apologetic throughout the first season of The Morning Show.

Maybe Apple does allow bad people to use iPhones only in their sponsored shows? What about MacBooks? Let us know your thoughts!

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Could Samsung launch a new tablet in MWC 2017?

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It seems that Samsung isn’t going to slow down in bringing in new devices for 2017, while we all know that the company won’t be launching its flagship Galaxy S8 in Mobile World Congress, the company has put up a teaser image to ask us not to miss its annoucement in Barcelona end of this month. Looking at the image itself, we can assume it to be a new Galaxy Tab device from Samsung, the current flagship Tab S2 is definitely due for an update now, so it would make sense for Samsung to announce a new flagship tablet in the event itself, while saving the next big thing for its Unpacked event happening in NYC next month.

Even though the trend of tablets hasn’t been as great as smartphones, manufacturers such as ASUS and Huawei has been keeping up with the release of new Android tablets, it would be interesting to see what Samsung will be bringing to the table this round, I would really love to see Samsung’s new tablet – probably named the Galaxy Tab S3, to probably include Google’s Assistant or the company’s very own AI assistant, since they are very much computing devices to some and used at home for entertainment purposes. There’s nothing much for now, and all we can do is to wait for February 26 to arrive soon.

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Could this new Huawei phone come with GMS?

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Well, this came out of nowhere – there’s apparently a never-seen-before version of the Huawei P30 Pro and it bears a ‘New Edition’ moniker.

This little insight came courtesy of Huawei Germany and their upcoming promo for the P30 lineup – or more specifically in the Terms & Conditions of the promo. In fact, there looks to also be a P30 Lite New Edition, but let’s just focus on the latter.

Image credit: Huawei Germany

There isn’t much to go on as to what ‘New Edition’ means – if the phone is to be powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, then it won’t likely have more RAM as 8GB is the maximum supported amount.
So
 we’re thinking it’s going to be an aesthetic. On the plus side, because the P30 is an older series, there’s a
chance
 that it could come with GMS.

Meaning if you’re a Huawei fan, you can get a Huawei device officially with GMS, and it’ll possibly ship with Android 10 too. In the German promo, the phone will be available to order on May 15, so we’ll see then what’s so new about the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition.

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Could we get an affordable 5G phone in the form of the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G?

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With the imminent arrival of 5G technology in the country, consumers will be hoping that there will ample choices of affordable 5G-ready smartphones to get. So far, our options are slim and come in eye-watering prices – think the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G, OPPO Reno 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.

Well, not all 5G smartphones need to burn a hole through your pocket – Samsung’s Galaxy A71 is reportedly coming with 5G support and will be sold outside the mainstays of the US and China. It’s unsure if Malaysia will be one of the countries being looked at by the Korean giants, but as 5G connectivity will be commercially be available this July, it’s not unlikely for Samsung to bring the 5G-ready Galaxy A71 over too.

The current LTE variant is a fantastic device priced affordably – with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 730 chipset and a 64MP quad-camera setup, it’s priced at RM1,799. With a 5G variant reportedly available, we could see it ship with an Exynos 980 chipset and shouldn’t cross the RM3,000 threshold.

This may be wishful thinking for now, but it isn’t beyond the realm of reality since the country is very near to being 5G-ready too. Stick with us as we bring you the latest updates on 5G in Malaysia and the devices that support it.

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Counter-Strike : Global Offensive is now free-to-play and has added battle royale mode

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Valve’s popular shooting game, Counter-Strike : Global Offensive, has gone free-to-play. Besides its new release of the game’s new battle royale mode, Danger zone, the publisher have also announced that Steam users can now download and play CS: GO for free, whereas for existing players, they will be automatically upgraded to Prime Status.

In addition to that, for those who have been upgraded to Prime Status are entitled to get a free weapon skin for a limited time. But there’s a catch, in order to get the free weapon skin, you’ll need to earn 250 XP
in the aforementioned Danger Zone, which can be done by killing enemies, completing objectives, and surviving. For new players who would like to upgrade to Prime Status, can do so by paying $15.

Similarly like PUBG and other battle royale games, Danger Zone drops the players into a shrinking map and players fight to be the last one remaining in the game. According to Valve, “it is a fast-paced battle royale game mode built on CS: GO tactical game play”. Other than that, it also features some elements that is not commonly found in other games such as the ability to earn money by completing contracts, opening safes and carrying hostages to a rescue zone.

Apart from that, CS: GO’s Danger Zone is different in terms of its player count. Unlike other battle royale games where it supports 100 players, Danger Zone player capacity is limited to either 16 players when jumping in solo or 18 when playing as a squad. With a smaller player count, the game matches are much shorter compared to the normal time played on other battle royale games that could exceed to at least 20 minutes per game.

Danger zone is now available as a free update for CS: GO and the mode will be installed automatically when players log into the game.

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive release new case

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive got other new updates that brought the games with more
case

– Shadow
Case
. It features 16 community designs, with a chance to contain the all-new Shadow Daggers. Following are the list of the weapons that you can find in the
case
:

There are a lot more small updates that the team made to make Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to be a better game, so check the full changelog right here. Fire up your Steam and get updated to the latest version (update file only 80 MB.)

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Counter-terrorism group discover ISIS-made encrypted chat app

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After being kicked off of WhatsApp, Telegram and other messengers, terrorist group ISIS has decided to create their very own encrypted chat app for communication amongst cells.

This chat app, called “Alrawi”, was discovered by
Ghost Security Group
 (GhostSec), a hacking collective focused on counter-terrorist operations. According to GhostSec, “Alrawi” is similar to another communication app called “Amaq Agency”. The key difference is that “Alrawi” has “encrypted communications features, although rudimentary to Telegram or other more company-created ones”. While Twitter and Telegram are still being used to circulate photos and video updates of the group’s “work”, serious communications such as attack planning and the like has been move to the Alrawi app.

Just in case you’re wondering, Alrawi isn’t available on Google Play and can only be acquired through other means. In a time where governments across the world are trying to weaken, if not outright backdoor, various encryption methods, Alrawi’s existence will probably only fuel the anti-encryption fire.

Source :
International Business Times

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Court rules that "Happy Birthday" is public domain

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Did you know that the song “Happy Birthday” is copyrighted by Warner/Chappell and you need to pay royalties to them if you wish to use it in your short film/documentaries/any other form of media? Well, this is no longer the case a US judge has ruled that “Happy Birthday” is public domain.

This particular lawsuit
started back in 2013
 when filmmaker Jennifer Nelson challenged the song’s copyright. Up till today, Warner/Chappell, a subsidiary of Time Warner, has stated that the song was copyrighted back in 1935. Copyrighting “Happy Birthday” has allowed Warner/Chappell to collect roughly GBP 1.4 million annually from the creative works sector such as movies and television shows. A 1990s documentary called Hoop Dreams famously paid USD 5,000 just to show a scene where the family members of the central character sang “Happy Birthday”.

Now that the song is considered public domain, Warner/Chappell will now be required to pay GBP 9.6 million to two different groups who’ve licensed the song for their own use. For those who licensed “Happy Birthday” before 2009, they would be able to receive 15% of their original licensing fee as a refund. For those who licensed the song after 2009, they are entitled to a full refund of their licensing fee. The disparity in the payout is attributed to the statue of limitations.

With “Happy Birthday” now in public domain, Nelson’s lawyer Randall Newman is now focused on freeing up other copyrighted songs. “I think there are a few other songs that we’re going to attempt to free up next. I don’t want to say names,” says Newman.

Source :
Ars Technica

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COVID-19: How tech giants employ user data to do good

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Fighting against COVID-19 is not impossible, but it’s also not easy. Everyone has to play their parts and this includes tech giants like Facebook, Apple, and Google. But aside from offering financial forms of support, what else have they been doing?

Mobility Trends Reports

Apple and Google recently released their own versions of mobility reports. One focuses on traffic data while the other focuses on the mobility of a certain area. So, why is it important for them to share this information?

Both companies believe that sharing this mobility data will help the health officials and the government better understand the movement trends of people in certain areas. “These
reports
 show how visits and length of stay at different places change compared to a baseline to provide insights into social distancing compliance,” said a Google spokesperson. For example, if the mobility trend at parks and malls increases during the MCO period, it could indicate that people have been ignoring the restriction and traveling unnecessarily. Authorities can then take additional measures such as increasing roadblocks, closing playgrounds, or modifying recommendations on business hours based on changes in essential trips like grocery shopping. Seeing as Apple and Google are the two big players in the industry, their information sharing could be by far the most accurate one.

Naturally, these data are published without leaking user information or violating their privacy.
Apple
 gets its data from those who use Apple Maps for directions, while
Google
 uses data from users who turned on their Location History setting. Both companies made sure that these aggregated data will not be tied to the individual user. In Apple’s press release, the tech giant stated that “Maps does not associate mobility data with a user’s Apple ID, and Apple does not keep a history of where a user has been.” On the other hand, Google uses differential privacy — a tool that adds artificial noise so that the data collected is still useful but doesn’t expose individuals’ personal info.

While the mobility data is useful, it also means that the data offered doesn’t represent the exact population of Malaysians — it only applies to those who switch on their Location History and uses Apple Maps. There are also individuals without smartphones, so keep in mind that these data can only be helpful to a certain extent.

COVID-19 Symptom Map and Survey

Facebook recently released its first report interactive maps that shows the estimated percentage of people who have COVID-19 symptoms. This is achieved by using the aggregated public data acquired from Carnegie Mellon University Delphi Research Center. Facebook promoted the
survey
 on its platform, leading to over a million users responding to the survey – this is, however, limited to users in the United States who are above 18 years of age.

By making use of this data to create reports and maps, health researchers and policymakers can better estimate areas with a higher chance of COVID-19 outbreaks. “Since experiencing symptoms is a precursor to becoming more seriously ill, this survey can help forecast how many cases hospitals will see in the days ahead and provide an early indicator of where the outbreak is growing and where the curve is being successfully flattened,” said
Mark Zuckerberg
, CEO of Facebook. “The survey responses are sent to the researchers and aren’t accessible to Facebook.”

Apart from the interactive
Symptom Map
, Zuckerberg also revealed that the company introduced a few disease-prevention maps to show interactions and travel between regions. This has also helped health officials make informed decisions on different continents. To expand the Symptom Map globally, Facebook is also working with the University of Maryland so that they can produce reports on a global level to benefit other countries.

“The world has faced pandemics before, but this time we have a new superpower: the ability to gather and share data for good.”

Contact Tracing Technology

Image credit: Partners in Health

This is a technology under development, but it should be out in the near future. Apple and Google are teaming up and taking advantage of Bluetooth to help identify those who might have been in contact with a person who’s been tested positive for COVID-19. It’ll begin with APIs and OS-level features that enable the government and health officials to use Bluetooth radios to track proximity between users. “It doesn’t matter if you have an Android phone or an iPhone – it works across both platforms,” said Google’s spokesperson.

Using the API created by the companies, they can ensure that user privacy is prioritized and protected while allowing developers to create relevant apps. Developers will be able to create proximity contact tracing apps without the ability to track users’ locations.  In addition, the API solution will be making use of Bluetooth Low Energy – a technology that doesn’t consume a high amount of battery life and doesn’t require the absolute location of its user.

Apple and Google also released a simple visual to demonstrate how the process works – it’s an opt-in program that will require users to turn on their Bluetooth. Basically, when one individual meets another, their phones will exchange anonymous “keys”. Phones of users will download the keys of those who have been tested positive for COVID-19 from time to time. So, if one party ends up being positively diagnosed for COVID-19, he/she can then choose to upload the last 14 days of keys to the cloud and the others will be able to match the keys to know if they’ve been in contact with someone with COVID-19. Simply put, assuming both individuals have been in contact and one is tested positive for COVID-19, the other individual will be notified of being exposed to an infected individual.

Throughout this process, both Google and Apple promise that no information will be tied to the individual’s identity and whereabouts. Apple also said that the information regarding this technology will be accessible to the public to guarantee transparency.

However, this isn’t a perfect solution either – there are also possibilities of false positives, inaccuracy in Bluetooth radio signals, and contact tracing apps that don’t strictly follow the standards set by Apple and Google.
Wired
 also pointed out that while the keys remain anonymous and can’t be used to identify a person, these keys may be linked to IP addresses of the phones that uploaded them which will still link you back to the owner who is likely to be the one who is diagnosed with COVID-19. But while there are many emphasizing on the importance of privacy and security issues,
France
 would rather the privacy rules be more lenient. Apple doesn’t allow contact tracing apps to use its Bluetooth technology when it’s in the background to protect user’s privacy, but the French government believes that it will help them better manage the COVID-19 situation.

These are just some of the major efforts that these tech giants have been making to combat COVID-19. Google has been offering tools and programs to help businesses and individuals who are affected, and Apple has been producing face shields and sourcing over 20 million face masks for medical professionals. Facebook has also added
tools
 to assist businesses on Instagram, monitor and reduce COVID-19 misinformation, and joined the
Open COVID Patent Pledge
.

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What are all these COVID-19 tracing apps in Malaysia?

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Gerak
 Malaysia is the newest government-developed app for population monitoring and tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows the arrival of also another government-developed app,
MySejahtera
; as well as the announcement of the upcoming
MyTrace
 app.

With three apps now (two available to download) in existence to serve essentially the same purpose of informing and monitoring the

rakyat
; how are we supposed to tell them apart and to use them as intended? With this article, I hope I help you understand what each app is made for.

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We’ll start off with the newest app on the list –
Gerak
 Malaysia
 is developed by our very own Malaysian communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) which essentially gives you a digital ID
iin
 the form of a QR code, that you carry around with you in your phone.

The QR code contains your personal information – that you need to key in yourself upon registration – and can be scanned by authorities when you’re outside. Upon installing the app, you’ll need to provide GPS tracking
permission
; while the iOS version will request for Bluetooth access as well. On the iOS, it details the reason for needing Bluetooth access as a means of detecting other
Gerak
 Malaysia users that are nearby – this is perhaps to identify a growing crowd that’re too close to each other.

The information you give is used by the government to generate reports and statistics during the pandemic, and all data will expire six months after the lift of the MCO – whenever that may be.

On top of that, according to the app’s terms of use, it states that the
Gerak
 Malaysia will be used to facilitate users with ‘
authorised
 travel documents’ during the MCO – meaning the QR code should contain all the credentials needed by authorities to grant you permission to move about during, and after the MCO period. This is very similar to that of China’s own QR code app which does the same things, except it also requires users to self-evaluate themselves and potential carriers of the virus will have to self-quarantine.
Gerak
 Malaysia does not do this.

Instead, it’s supposed to be able to allow users to get emergency help and requests for food and medication. That feature is not available yet at the moment. In fact – the app is currently still
undergoing
 a stress test according to reports by
LowYat
.net
 and
Soyacincau
. The app should be more flashed out in the coming weeks.

MySejahtera

This is the first COVID-19 monitoring app in the country – and it’s a one-stop app for getting information and statistics on the pandemic. I’d like to think of this as a COVID-19 pamphlet, but it’s digitally available in your smartphone.
MySejahtera
app is meant to be used during the MCO by Persons Under Surveillance or who’re quarantined.

This was jointly developed by the four governmental bodies including the Ministry of Health (MOH) – and one of the most useful features in this app the self-evaluation test that; you fill in a Yes/No
questionnaire
 about your current state of health – once completed, a result will be generated after a few seconds and will tell you if you’re at risk of being a victim. You can also add family members to the list and have them be evaluated under one
MySejahtera
 profile. You can do this daily to keep on top of your family’s as well as your own well-being.

The app also allows the MOH to monitor the users’ health and take action should a possible
infectee
 be identified. If you want to take proactive measures, you can also contact the COVID-19 Hotline as well as find hotpots, and look up a list of home test providers.

MyTrace

This one isn’t available on any app store as of yet, but rather it was announced by our Minister of Science and Technology,
Khairy
 Jamaluddin via a
tweet
. He notes in his tweet that this is meant to be used after the MCO has lifted and it will also trace the people’s movement.

What’s also interesting is that the app is being developed by a local team which includes experts from Google
Malaysia
 as disclosed by YB
Khairy
 Jamaluddin himself. The app is currently still in development and a beta version should be rolled out soon.

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Your CPU has been secretly used to mine virtual coins on Pirate Bay

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Pirate Bay has been home to many Internet users who download movies, games, and music, be it for personal or illegal purposes, the pirate torrent downloading site has been through lots of ups and downs over the years of its existence. Now, it seems that the site has found a new way of generating revenue from visitors apart from serving advertisements, as users have discovered Javascript code on the site that uses the visitor’s CPU for mining Monero digital coins, which reportedly increases CPU usage in search results and category listing.

Pirate Bay has responded to TorrentFreak, the original source of the report, admitted that it was testing the feature as a new way of generating revenue. Like many other torrent and download websites, Pirate Bay has depended on ads for keeping its servers alive, some sites have even offered the option to donate via Bitcoin or Paypal, with things such as ad blockers becoming more common on browsers, it made sense that the site has to find new ways of generating revenue to continue to serve netizens. Despite that, some users have found out that the Bitcoin embedder on Pirate Bay can still be blocked by ad blockers.

The code that uses the visitor’s CPU was found in the site’s footer and uses Coinhive, a service that offers site owners the option to convert CPU power of visitors into Monero coins, visitors who loaded the page with the miner embedded will realize a spike in CPU usage, so don’t blame your browser if your computer suddenly slows down. Meanwhile, if you are actively visiting Pirate Bay or any torrent sites, which we don’t encourage at all, do disable Javascript or install a script blocker in your browser if you aren’t fond of having your CPU being used without your consent.

At this time of writing, we have visited Pirate Bay and tried performing a search result, we did notice a sudden CPU usage increase on our system.

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CPU-Z screenshot of Galaxy Note 6 specs

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The supposedly early launch of the Galaxy Note 6 seems to be more believable than ever, with the amount of rumors piling up, and now, a CPU-Z screenshot of the alleged handset’s specs. Based on the screenshot, the rumors regarding Samsung’s phablet flagship is gradually becoming more consistent.

CPU-Z, if you don’t know, identifies your phone’s specs underneath the hood. While some may render the app to be inaccurate, the 4.5/5 rating and 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store says otherwise. Thanks to this screenshot, the rumored specs now look somewhat more credible than before. First of all, the Galaxy Note 6 will feature a 5.8-inch display at Quad HD. It will be powered by an Exynos 8890 SoC, the same chip powering a variant of the Galaxy S7. Who knows? We might be looking at a Snapdragon 820 variant of the Galaxy Note 6 as well.

Also shown in the screenshot is 6GB of RAM, which is an overkill, but only shows 50% of RAM available for use, indicating the memory hogging TouchWiz, although Samsung has slimmed down their own UI over the past couple of years. Additionally, the 15.50GB which is available out of the 32GB internal storage of the Galaxy Note 6 shouldn’t come as astonishing as well. The source behind this screenshot has claimed that the Note 6 will be a tad thicker than its predecessor and will be packing a 3,700mAh battery, plus water and dust resistance. Is 6GB of RAM an overkill in the Galaxy Note 6’s case?

Source:
Phone Arena

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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled set to launch in June 2019

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With the release of “Crash Bandicoot n sane trilogy” in 2017, Activision and Beenox is back again with yet another classic Crash Bandicoot game which is called “Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled” for PS4, XBOX and Switch which has been announced to be release on 21 June 2019.

The overhaul of Naughty Dog’s marsupial karting classic includes all the familiar characters, tracks and game modes of the PlayStation original including Battle Mode, but throws in massively improved graphics and online play.

There will be two versions of the game that you could choose from, first, there’s the regular version which will cost you $40 (RM166.52), whereas the Nitrous Oxide Edition would cost you $60 (RM249.78) that allows you to unlock its namesake racers from the outset in addition to throwing in Oxide’s kart and space themed player skins. Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to unlock Oxide and his kart in the regular version, but with more work and gaming.

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Crazy commutes: 10 of the weirdest forms

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As La Paz in Bolivia prepares to open the world’s largest urban cable car, here’s a guide to other unusual modes of inner-city transport – from outdoor escalators to terrifying toboggan rides


Create a small party with the Sony SRS-XB30 Bluetooth Speaker for RM299 (reg. RM549)

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Fancy to throw a small party in your small apartment or room? Get the Sony SRS-XB30 Extra Bass Bluetooth speaker (Blue Color) for only
RM299
 from TMT.my, that’s 54% off the original retail price at Sony stores and it is the lowest price we have found as compared to other platforms.

The Sony SRS-XB30 speaker offers deep thumping bass and is the successor of the widely popular XB3, it features up to 24 hours of battery life and can survive accidental splashes all thanks to its IPX5 rating.

Apart from having colorful lighting and light strobes to spice up your party, you can pair the XB30 to a second unit or more for an immersive music listening experience, which you can easily use the extra savings to score another unit.

In addition, the SRS-XB30 has great connectivity features, such as One-Touch NFC pairing, LDAC Bluetooth streaming and a 3.5mm audio jack, while you can use its built-in USB-A port to charge up your smartphone.

At this time of writing, TMT.my still holds 5 units in stock, so hurry up if you don’t want to miss this deal.

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Creating an Aesthetically Pleasing Instagram Feed with the vivo V17 Pro

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Ever heard of the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words”? It’s true, which is why almost everyone’s on Instagram now, and who can blame them? It’s a social media platform where visuals are the main focus while texts come after. We follow accounts because they’ve created or shared content that appeals to us, and there’s no doubt that many of us also aim to create and share interesting content about things we’re passionate about, or just our daily lives. But what makes one stand out more than the others? There’s honestly quite a number of ways to keep your Instagram feed interesting, but let’s start simple and go basic.

#1 Good Quality Images

Image taken with 48MP lens

Nobody wants to see a blurry, grainy image on Instagram that looks like it’s a photo taken by accident. Clear, sharp images not only show effort, but also efficiently deliver what you want to express through a photo. There are a lot of phones out there that are capable of taking good pictures these days; you can always opt for the newer ones with 48MP quad cameras for the extra lenses. Get a smartphone with good lenses and you won’t have to spend another stack of cash on getting a separate camera.

#2 A Diverse Feed

Super wide-angle shot
Macro shot
Portrait shot

It’s a good idea to keep your Instagram feed to a single topic so people know what they’re getting when they follow you, but it does get boring if say, it’s always the same place, same food or well, just your face. A smartphone with multiple lenses is useful in this case; make use of them in different situations. Shooting a breathtaking view? Use a super wide-angle lens. Shooting an interesting statue? Use a portrait lens and bring in the focus towards the subject. Up your Instagram game and be more diverse in what you upload so that it doesn’t feel stagnant.

Night shot with Night mode vs Night shot with super wide-angle lens

There’s no doubt that it’s harder to shoot at night, but sometimes the most beautiful sights only appear when the sky is dark and the moon is out. This is also where a smartphone with a good camera comes in – get one that is great in lowlight photography and you won’t have to worry that you’ll never get any pictures under lowlight situations. Take these two shots as an example – I shot this on the vivo V17 Pro using its AI Super Night Mode. It just proves that smartphones have come a long way, and you don’t really have to worry about lowlight shots as long as you get the right phone.

Without super-wide angle lens vs With super wide-angle lens

That being said, diversity doesn’t mean that you aren’t allowed to post pictures of yourself anymore. Now that we’ve got smartphones with super wide-angle cameras, it’s even easier to capture the scenery with you in the picture. Whenever you’re in trouble of getting the “full picture”, just make sure to turn on your wide-angle selfie lens and capture the landmark or interesting figure behind you. In my case, it’s none other than our heroic Iron Man. This way, you can still be uploading pictures of yourself while keeping things interesting.

It doesn’t mean you can’t have a theme to your feed; just pick a few colours that you like and make sure to always stick to these colours when you upload your pictures and videos. Otherwise, stick to the same filter for a synchronized effect.

#3 Creative Poses
Yes, those who put efforts in beautifying their Instagram feed will know how difficult it is to find something nice to upload at times. Sometimes, the harder part is before you even pull out your camera, simply because you don’t know how to pose. We can be like awkward ducks at times but worry not – there’s a solution to that. I’ve recently found apps that teach you how to pose and even better, a phone integrated with this feature. The vivo V17 Pro has a feature called Posture in its Portrait Mode that offers various poses for those who love taking pictures of themselves or with other people. If you ever run out of ideas, just turn on said feature and follow the guided poses. There’s even poses for group shots, couple shots and group selfies.

My main point is, you just need a general concept of how you want your Instagram feed to be and of course, a device that can help you take all these shots that you have in your mind. A device that comes to mind is the vivo V17 Pro that I’ve been using. It has a 48MP lens for ultra-clear shots, and with the 8MP super wide-angle lens, 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro lens, you can take different styles of photography to bring variation in your Instagram feed.  The vivo V17 Pro also houses a 32MP camera with an 8MP super wide-angle lens so your selfies are crystal clear and you can take wider shots with your group of friends or with a beautiful scenery.

This article is sponsored by vivo

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