Logitech announced their new racing wheel – Logitech G29

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Logitech is famous with its gaming peripherals, today they proudly announced the Logitech G29 Driving Force that built with precision racing and long-lasting reliability. The Logitech G29 features a dual-motor force feedback transmission with anti-backlash helical gearing, hand-stitched leather-wrapped rim, and stainless steel throttle, brake and clutch pedals.

Thanks to its dual-motor feedback, the Logitech G29 Driving Force is able to simulate the feel of a car with weight shift, realistic road conditions and tire wear, so you can sense feedback when you have under or oversteering. The gearing used in car transmissions had modelled with helical gear so you can get exceptionally smooth, quiet and precise steering movement. Besides that, anti-backlash hardware also keeps the wheel and pedal input tight to increase control to maximum.

To allow users to access to racing controls easily, the D-Pad, console buttons and semi-automatic paddle shifters are expediently placed on the Logitech G29 Driving Force with LED indicator lights to indicate you when to shift. Besides that, Logitech specially made a separate floor pedal unit that lets you comfortably brake, accelerate, and change gears. For gamers that want to test their abilities to the max, you are able to do so with the dedicated clutch.

The Logitech G29 Driving Force will be available in September 2015 and price estimate at €399(approx. RM 1,682).

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Logitech announces G310 Atlas Dawn Compact mechanical keyboard

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Logitech today announces the Logitech G310 Atlas Dawn Compact mechanical keyboard that features an ultra-light keyboard with Logitech’s exclusive Romer-G mechanical switches. The switches offer 25 percent faster actuation than standard mechanical keyboards, the G310 has improved durability and central backlighting in a compact design that brings your hands closer together for improved comfort.

The Logitech G310 has the exclusive Romer-G mechanical switch with an actuation point of 1.5 mm, Romer-G switches allow your commands to be received more quickly and then give you an edge in competitive games where every millisecond count. Logitech claims that they improved the durability at 70 million keystrokes. Fortunately, Logitech makes the keyboard be easily carried to LAN events or fit into smaller gaming space because it doesn’t have a number pad or macro keys.

In addition, the company includes Logitech Arx Control mobile app for iOS and Android to add improved second screen capability. It works with Logitech Gaming software and allows your mobile device to display in-game information, vital system statistics and more. To gain easy access, Logitech G310 features an Arx Control dock, a convenient phone or
tablet

stand

to use while you access Arx Control, that can be pulled out and placed anywhere on your
desk
.

The Logitech G310 Atlas Dawn Compact Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is available in August for a suggested retail price of RM499 inclusive of GST.

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Logitech announces the G433 and G233 headphones for gaming and everyday use

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Logitech G, a brand of Logitech has announced the launch of the Logitech G433 7.1 Gaming Headset and the Logitech G233 Prodigy Gaming Headset, which features advanced gaming technology and the patent-pending Pro-G audio drivers that deliver superior audio performance in a lightweight and extremely comfortable fit designed to go beyond gaming sessions. KP Sim, Logitech Country Manager for Malaysia, Philippines, and Brunei has mentioned that having a good gaming headset is critical, as he is a gamer himself. He goes on to add that having a headset for moving from PC to console to the outdoors is also important and believes that these products are the solution.

Both the headsets feature Pro-G drivers made with hybrid mesh materials that deliver clear highs and lows with minimal distortion, they also optimized the sound quality for analog reproduction and digital USB output, making the sound profile accurate on any source. The G433 uses DTS Headphone:X 7.1, replicating a 7.1 speaker placement and audio positioning allowing you to hear music and games as tho they are played on a physical 7.1 speakers.

The G433 and G233 are durable, lightweight and comfortable with the G433 featuring a hydrophobic, stain-resistant fabric finish that comes in three colors, Royal Blue, Fire Red and Triple Black, while the G233 comes in a soft-touch black material with Cyan Blue ear pads.

Both headphones will also feature a removable boom microphone with a micro pop filter for crystal-clear voice chat and communications which will work on PC, consoles, mobile devices and is also Discord Certified.

The Logitech G433 and Logitech G233 gaming headsets are expected to retail in July with suggested retail price of RM499 and RM369 respectively from all authorized Logitech stores. For more information on these and other Logitech products visit their official
website
,
blog
or reach them on their
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Logitech announces G633 Artemis Spectrum Gaming Headset

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Logitech is one of the world’s leading innovator of gaming products, today introduced its new gaming headphone – Logitech G633 Artemis Spectrum Gaming Headset.  The headset features the patent pending Pro-G audio drivers that is designed by Logitech’s sound engineering team, with more than 25 years in audio development. Besides that, the Logitech G633 can easily customizable, feature RGB lighting, swappable backlit speaker plates, and programmable G-keys.

The Pro-G audio drivers are made with hybrid mesh materials that provide the audiophile-like performance gaming. Moreover, this new technology allows the headset to deliver both clean and accurate highs as well as a deep rich bass that you would expect from premium headphones. Other than that, the headsets offer both Dolby and DTS Headphone:X surround options to the gamers to create lifelike in-game spatial awareness, allowing you to clearly hear enemies sneaking around, or special ability cues.

Compatibility for the headphone are pretty awesome because it supports on PlayStation 4,
Xbox

One, and absolutely it will work on PC by using use one USB connection and one analog input that connects or mixed sound from up to two devices. Users can easily custom from lightning to G-keys to custom tags to customizable sound, make your headset a reflection of you. Logitech includes a software equalizer to lets you customize audio settings and create personal sound profiles and adjust RGB lighting from up to 16.8 million colors.

The Logitech G633 Artemis Spectrum Gaming Headset is available in October with the price at RM599 inclusive of GST.

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Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter Unboxing & Review: A Wireless Wonder

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In this day and age, portable Bluetooth speakers are abundant in the wild and almost every manufacturer out there, be it from computer peripherals manufacturers to smartphones manufacturers, want a slice of the Bluetooth pie. However, not many have accomplished what Logitech has – creating a Bluetooth audio adapter for one’s already well loved
Home Theater/Speaker
 system at a way affordable price. But, is this device really value for money? Read on!

UNBOXING

Ever since unboxing Logitech’s X300
Bluetooth Speaker
, I’ve grown to love how Logitech packages its products – simply but with elegance; and the same goes with this packaging. Out of the box, you’ll get an RCA to 3.5mm converter, a power cable, instruction manual and of course the Bluetooth audio adapter itself.

SPECIFICATIONS & KEY FEATURES

As far as specifications are concerned, this black box has dimensions (L x
W x H
) of 50 mm x 50 mm x 23 mm and weighs in at only 34g. This featherweight is made of plastic and there’s no fancy armor on this little tike. It also comes with a Blue LED on its underside for Bluetooth connectivity status – standard issue, of course. It also has a Bluetooth operating range of 50 feet (15 meters) with direct line-of-sight and a rubberized grip at the bottom to prevent it from slipping. Nice touch!

However, its Key Features are as follows:

Multipoint Bluetooth Connectivity
– simultaneous pairing of smartphone and
tablet
 for multiple audio streaming enhances the sonic experience.

Simple setup
– the Bluetooth audio adapter only has one button which makes it all the more easier to set-up. Heard of point-and-shoot? This device is redesigning Press Play.

Highly compatible
– With its 3.5 mm jack and RCA jack as shown in the picture on the left, almost if not all speakers are compatible with this adapter.

Superior acoustics
– Athough not possessing the aptX technology, Logitech promises that this simple device has been attuned at the Logitech Labs for an above-average sound quality.

THE EXPERIENCE

#1
Home Theater
 System

For my test-run of this device, I first hooked it up to what was left of my
Home Theater
 System which comprises a Yamaha Amplifier and a Yamaha Speaker – I sold off any tall speakers due to space constraint. Anyhow, the set-up was flawless with its one-step set-up. The
Blue LED
 would flash when detecting a nearby Bluetooth device and would change to solid Blue once the device has been paired. Point to note, the jack which was used on the Bluetooth audio adapter was the 3.5 mm jack

Besides that, the sound produced was as expected from a Bluetooth audio adapter without aptX. Don’t get me wrong, the sound was good but not lossless of course but it will suffice if you are streaming mp3’s and other lossy formats or would enjoy casual listening but on a huge sound system!

However, if you are looking for a more
lossless experience
, a few factors would need to be considered though, primarily the format of the audio source and the codec for streaming and whether your device is aptX-capable in the first place.

#2 Conventional Speakers

For my second attempt (and since I do not possess any PC speakers), I decided to splice up the wires of my old Aiwa speakers to be fitted to some RCA cables to be connected to the audio adapter. However, that idea didn’t get on too well as the sound from the speakers was not reproduced right at all although the last I checked, the speakers were still working fine. With that being said, I couldn’t judge the quality of the sound reproduction as I would have wanted to but I’m pretty sure it would have been
kick-ass
 good nonetheless – it’s Logitech after all.

THE VERDICT

Although I was not able to test out the capability of the Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter with conventional PC speakers properly, I did manage to have an enhanced music experience with my
Home Theater
 System nonetheless. And with that test-run, I would highly recommend this offering from Logitech if you are not too keen on burning a hole in your pocket with other more expensive brands of receivers – think Mass Fidelity, Creative, Philips and Pioneer.

For only
RM149
, this Bluetooth Audio Adapter is definitely a bang for your buck if you already have a good enough
Home Theater
System or a slightly above average set of PC speakers. However, if you are a true blue audiophile and love your music to be as
lossless as possible
 or is willing to invest your money in a more revolutionary piece of machinery like
The Core by Mass Fidelity
, then I would say that this little black box probably isn’t for you. But hey, you could get it for your little niece who loves her music wireless anyway!

The Good:
+ Small footprint
+ Simple set-up
+ Above average sound quality
+ Mighty affordable

The Not-so-good:
– Lacks aptX capability
– Lacks pairing of more than 1 similar device at once i.e. 2 smartphones

The Logitech
Bluetooth Adapter
 gets a Score of
8.75/10


Logitech breathes new life into old gaming mouse

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Remember back when you’d skip with the gang to spend half a day at a sketchy neighborhood cybercafé? Well, we do; and we particularly remember a time where Counter Strike 1.6, DOTA All Stars and Quake were the cybercafé staple. At certain, more affluent establishments, you’d play these games on larger monitors, faster PCs and a very particular gaming mouse – the Logitech MX518. If that wasn’t available, we remember having try-hard friends who’d cycle all the way home just to get theirs.

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The MX518 was a popular gaming mouse, part in due thanks to it’s features which were ahead of its time. Released in 2005, the original MX518 lets you change DPI settings on the fly, had a maximum DPI of 1600, had 5,8 Megapixels/s processing power and more. Along the way the mouse has fallen into obscurity, being replaced by the Razers and the MSIs.

If you remember the MX518 and loved it, you’d be glad to know that Logitech will be reviving the gaming mouse with modern day specs. The new MX518 (pictured below) will maintain a similar shape as its predecessor but will boast a sleeker, more streamlined design.

Image credit: Logitech

The mouse will also sport the HERO 16k optical sensor which made its way into the Logitech G PRO last year. The mouse is powered with a 32-bit ARM processor to minimize report rates, while onboard memory will be added for custom setting profiles.

The MX518 isn’t available in the country yet, but it will retail in the States at $59.99, or RM244.13.

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Logitech brings the M331 Silent Plus and the M221 Silent wireless mice to Malaysia

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Logitech has a new set of wireless mice, but unlike standard mice, Logitech claims that these mice operate silently. Introducing the M221 Silent and the M331 Silent Plus.

As evident by the “Silent” moniker, both the M221 Silent and the M331 Silent Plus comes with a 90% reduction of noise, while still retaining the traditional “click” feel that comes with its mice. Much like other Logitech mice, the M221 Silent and the M331 Silent Plus comes with Logitech’s Advanced Optical Tracking technology, allowing for ultra-precise movements across any surface.

For wireless connectivity the M221 Silent and the M331 Silent Plus comes witih a tiny USB receiver that can detect the mouse by up to 33 feet away. Both mice also come with a long battery life, with the M221 Silent sporting an 18-month battery life on a single AA battery, while the M331 Silent Plus can last for up to 24 months on a single AA battery as well.

The Logitech M221 Silent and M331 Silent Plus will be available soon with a retail price of RM59 and RM76 respectively.

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Logitech Crayon is a cheaper alternative to the Apple Pencil

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The Apple Pencil has been a great device for iPad users to further extend the capabilities of the tablet. However, it does come with a high price point and it has a very odd method to charge the pen if you don’t have the adaptor. But that might not be an issue soon as there is another alternative to the Apple Pencil.

The Logitech Crayon was announced during the unveiling of the 2018 iPads and it is the first third-party stylus that Apple supports. However, the Crayon was only available to schools, but now you will be able to buy the Crayon directly from Logitech or from Apple for $69.99 (RM290.04). The device will only work with the 2018 iPads and the iPad Pro, it does not support other devices.

It is still unsure if the Logitech Crayon will work with the new iPads that are supposed to release next week, but they should announce if it will support the new tablets or not.

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Logitech G unveils the Logitech G603 and G613 wireless gaming mouse and keyboard

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Logitech G, the gaming department of Logitech announced today that they have released two new gaming products, the Logitech G603 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse which is using Logitech G’s new advance HERO optical sensor and the Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard designed for gamers who want the performance of mechanical switches and wireless freedom.

Logitech G603 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse

The G603 offers gamers a complete wireless gaming experience, suitable even for competitive gamers. The HERO sensor in the mouse offers exceptional accuracy and precision with up to 12,000 DPI with no acceleration or smoothing. HERO is also very efficient as it has the potential to deliver over 500 hours of non-stop gaming without any drop in performance.

Logitech G613 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

The G613 features LIGHTSPEED wireless technology which features a super fast 1ms report rate and Bluetooth for multi-device connectivity. With only two AA batteries, it can give you up to 18 months of gaming.

The G613 also includes six programmable G Keys, allowing you to put custom macro sequences and in-app commands at your fingertips. Keys on the keyboard is using the Romer-G mechanical key switches, which provides a nice feel and durability.

In addition to the keyboard and mouse, Logitech is also offering the G840 Table Sized mouse pad which gives more than enough space to place both the mouse and keyboard on. Both devices are expected to be available in October 2017 and will retail for RM329 for the mouse and RM499 for the keyboard.

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Logitech G502 gets upgraded with the company’s HERO sensor

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Logitech has just announced that their G502 gaming mouse is getting an upgrade that should excite customers and gamers alike. The already popular mouse is now getting the company’s High Efficiency Rated Optical (HERO) 16K sensor, one of the most accurate sensors around.

The sensor features an all-new lens with updated tracking algorithm to deliver ultra-precise tracking with no acceleration, smoothing or filtering over every DPI settings. It is capable of delivering up to 16,000 DPI tracking with pixel-precise accuracy. The G502 HERO comes with 11 buttons which can be programmed through the Logitech Gaming Software, adjustable weights and up to 16.8 million customizable colours via Logitech G’s LIGHTSYNC RGB technology and it can store up to five profiles. Other than that, you will be getting the same design and comfort with the regular G502.

Logitech’s G502 HERO gaming mouse is available in black and will hit stores by mid-October 2018 with a retail price of RM349.

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Logitech G610 Orion Brown Review: A solid keyboard with a questionable price point

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Keyboards have become a very important tool in our lives, from using it for everyday typing to pwning noobs in an online multiplayer game, therefore, it needs to be comfortable and fast to respond, getting it to do what we want. When it comes to mechanical keyboards there is always the issue with sound where you get this loud clicking sounds or with some, a rather silent tapping sound all based on the type of switches that the keyboard uses, which we either must sacrifice on press force or actuation detection. Today we are going to focus on the Logitech G610 Orion Brown Mechanical Gaming Keyboard which comes with cherry mx brown switches for a silent and less annoying typing experience and retails for RM479 on Logitech’s official store.

Design

Calling itself a gaming keyboard is slightly overselling it, as the keyboard is simple and comes with features you would expect on a normal multimedia keyboard. The build is plastic all around and it does not include a palm rest, getting a minus on ergonomics as you will see yourself taking rests after a long session of gaming or typing. The aspect of the keyboard that gets a plus is the keycaps, prior to this I was personally using the G510 which I appreciate for the extra informative screen and macro buttons to aid me in my gaming but the keycaps are way too small, making me press on multiple keys at once if I am not accurate, but on the G610 I find that the keycaps are slightly bigger and have more space in between, making it easier to type with lesser accuracy.

I also found that just after 2 weeks of using it for my article writings, most of the keycaps have oil stains which is a problem that Logitech has not fixed since my days of the G510.

Function

As I mentioned before, if you are looking to buy this keyboard with the intention to record your macros on the fly, then you are going to be disappointed because that can only be done on the Logitech Gaming Software. Other than that, the added media buttons are standard with a scrolling wheel for you to adjust your volume as well as pause/play, stop, mute, next and previous buttons to give you control of your audio without opening the application. The other buttons are the game mode button which disables your windows key when you are gaming and the brightness button to change the brightness of the keyboard. Aside from that, there is really nothing much to distinguish it from another regular keyboard.

Software

On the software side of it, the Logitech Gaming Software does provide a nice variety of options to customize the G610, macros can be recorded here to be used in applications or games according to your preference and it allows for multiple profile storing.

Next is the lighting effects which is a pretty much hit-and-miss kind of thing. The lighting effects are gorgeous with a nice white light given off by the individual LED lights and it comes with 4 lighting effect options such as breathing, keypress and wave, like the other LED backlight keyboards, but one of the unique effects is the “star effect” which individual keys will light up and dim randomly throughout the keyboard. The part where it becomes a miss is the user interface of the software itself, example, for the key press effect there is the options to change the color before keypress and after which comes in a form of a box with the color inside, pressing on it will do nothing, the idea is to select the color on the middle box and then press on the colored box to give it that color, what would have been better was to just make a popup box when clicked on the colored box. In addition to that, the keyboard has only white color, making the customization limited to white or dimmer white.  Other than that, you do have the option to disable additional keys other than the windows key when game mode is enabled.

Lastly, there is an input analysis which can show you a heatmap of keys being pressed the most or keys being press down the longest, this might be a feature to interest some people but not all.

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Logitech introduces powerful conferencing camera for small business rooms

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Logitech has announced a premier conference cam called, Logitech MeetUp which was designed for small conference rooms and huddle rooms. The cam has a 120-degrees field of view and makes every seat at the table visible during a meeting, the acoustics is also custom-tuned for huddle rooms in a compact all-in-one design that minimises cable clutter.

MeetUp is designed to work with any video conferencing software and cloud service including, Skype for Business, Cisco collaboration applications, and all Logitech Collaboration Program partners such as BlueJeans, BroadSoft, Vidyo and Zoom. The super-wide field of view with the option to pan an addition 25 degrees to the left and right is coupled with an UltraHD 4K optics and three camera presets to deliver a more premium video experience. The cam is optimised for huddle rooms, thanks to the three sound-isolating mics and voice-optimized speakers to ensure everyone is heard clearly. For bigger rooms, customers can purchase the Logitech Expansion Mic for MeetUp.

Logitech also introduced its ConferenceCam Soft Remote, which can turn any smartphone or tablet into a remote control for the MeetUp and features all controls available on the Logitech remote.

The app is available for Android and iPhones and is free to download from the respective app stores. Logitech MeetUp is available at the end of July 2017, business customers can purchase the cam through
Logitech Video Collaboration reseller network
 at a retail price of RM4,799 and the Expansion Mic will retail for RM1,169. For more information on this product click
here
.

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Logitech introduces the G102 gaming mouse to its Prodigy series

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Logitech’s Prodigy line of gaming peripherals has gotten a new addition as the company announced that the G102 gaming mouse will be joining the line-up.

Inspired by the famed Logitech G100s gaming mouse of old, the G102 gaming mouse boasts a new gaming sensor manufactured in Switzerland that is capable of delivering exceptional tracking accuracy and consistent responsiveness at any speed acroos its DPI range of 200 to 6,000 DPI. The mose communicates over USB at up to 1,000 reports per second, making on-screen response feel almost near-instantaneous. Advance button tensioning also keeps the mouse buttons in position, reducing the force needed to click while providing an exception click feel, response and consistency.

Much like many gaming mice by Logitech, the G102 can be configured via the Logitech Gaming Software. Users can configure the RGB lighting of the mouse. as well as all six buttons found on the mouse to perform specifics task. The G102 comes with on-the-fly DPI shifting that lets you switch between four sensitivity settings. All preferences are saved to the mouse’s onboard memory, meaning that you’ll never need to install the Logitech Gaming Software to reconfigure your mouse settings.

The Logitech G102 will be available in November for a retail price of RM98.

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Logitech introduces the G560 RGB gaming speakers with Lightsync support

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Logitech is creating a new speaker that comes with LED lighting, they are calling these speakers the Logitech G560. Like all their G-line products, it is targeted particularly at gamers, it comes with two primary speakers and a subwoofer. The speakers’ main attraction is that it comes with Logitech’s G Lightsync which is similar to Razer Chroma.

The speakers have four lighting zones that allow users to customize them to fit their gaming setup, it will even sync to all Logitech gear that supports Lightsync. However, the company is taking it one step further by allowing game developers to tap into the lighting software to give gamers visual cues such as a flash when your hero’s ability has cooled down in Dota 2, another example would be a change of colour when your character’s ultimate in Overwatch can be used.

Razer Nommo

Logitech is slightly late to the speaker LED game, as Razer has already released the Razer Nommo which comes with Razer Chroma support and can be sync with other Razer Chrome products as well. The Logitech G560 will be available in April and will come with a $199.99 price tag. Sadly, there is no indication of when it will come to Malaysia, but we should expect it to be here slightly after its overseas launch

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Logitech introduces two new MX mice and Logitech Flow

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Logitech as just announced the Logitech Flow, a software that enables you to control three computers with just one mouse, the software is compatible with the company’s next-generation flagship mice, Logitech MX Master 2S and Logitech MX Anywhere 2S. The mice will join the MX family of mice which are also compatible with Flow.

The software is free to download as part of Logitech Options software, allowing you to take control of the computers and even copy and paste content, images, and documents between the three computers. The MX Master 2S and MX Anywhere 2S has an improved Darkfield High Precision tracking, which boosts cursor speed, accuracy and increases the resolution to 4,000 DPI. The mice will also track on any surface including glass and comes with an improved battery life that is also rechargeable and lasts up to 70 days on a full charge.

Logitech MX Anywhere 2S

The Logitech MX Master 2S and the MX Anywhere 2S have a speed adaptive scroll wheel that shifts from click-to-click to hyper-fast scroll, making it easy to scroll up and down a long document or website and a side-to-side thumb wheel that can be enhanced with additional features through the Logitech Options software.

Logitech MX Master 2S

The new mice will be available in mid-June at selected retail stores and will retail for RM449 and RM399 for the Logitech MX Master 2S and the Logitech MX Anywhere 2S respectively. For more information on the Flow software and the MX mice, visit Logitech’s official website
here
.

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Logitech launches M238 MARVEL Mice Collection which is priced at RM89 each

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Logitech has announced the launch of their new line of mices, the 2018 Logitech M238 MARVEL Wireless Collection, that allow fans and users to support their favorite MARVEL character which includes Captain America, Spider man, Iron man, and Black Panther.

“With the Logitech MARVEL Collection, we set out to have some fun and designed a collection that all fans could relate to,” said Mr. Richard Sim, Country Manager of Malaysia at Logitech. He also added, “Now, everyone can add personality to their desk and become the at-work embodiment of their favorite MARVEL Super Hero.”

The Logitech MARVEL Collection features the Logitech M238 Wireless Mouse with special designs made for MARVEL fans. It is compatible with Microsoft Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, and Linux, whereby the Nano USB receiver lets you roam up to 33 feet away. The M238 Wireless Mouse allows navigating smoothly and easily through web pages or documents with the comfortable scroll wheel.

Other than that, The M238 Wireless Mouse could lasts up to 12 months on a single, pre-installed battery, which means you never have to worry about cutting out on your craft or job. Its also light, flexible and portable which makes it easy to be tucked anywhere in between pockets, backpacks, or many other more to make it easy for one to use it while on the go.

The Logitech M238 MARVEL Collection is available now in Malaysia at all Logitech authorized resellers, retailing at RM89.00.

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Logitech M238 Wireless Mouse | KLGadgetGuy's Ultimate Christmas Giveaway Day 1

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Welcome to our first round of our Ultimate Christmas Giveaway! So we are giving out five units of the Logitech M238 Wireless Mouse, this playful looking device comes with five great colors to spice up your computing life and most importantly, it has a whooping 12-month battery life, definitely enough not to affect your productivity in a year, you can simply click
here
 to read more about the mouse itself. Now here are the details on how you can win one from us:

How to Win?

1) Like Logitech Malaysia (
https://goo.gl/kYvggs
) Facebook page (we’ll verify this so please do so) and KL Gadget Guy (
https://goo.gl/T5Z2q0
) Facebook page.

2) Tag at least two friends in the Facebook post comment.

3) Share the Facebook post or site post and tell us “How will the Logitech M238 mouse color up your computing life?” with the following hashtags – #klggxmas #klgglogitech

4) Make sure your post privacy is set to “Public” in order to be eligible for this giveaway, we will pick a winner with the most creative post.

Terms & Conditions

1) This contest is hosted by KLGadget Creative Media Sdn Bhd (or “KLGG”) in collaboration with the product sponsor.

2) This contest is open for fans residing in Malaysia only

3) This contest will run through 14 December 2015, 00:00 to 23:59 (GMT + 8), any posts found to be published past the time or in a different said time zone will be ignored.

4) Winners of the contest will be announced on 22 December 2015, and KLGG will contact the winner to arrange the delivery of the items

5) KLGG will not hold responsibility for warranty claims or exchange of the items should it be damaged or dead on arrival

6) If a participant has intention or has violated the rules of the contest, KLGG has absolute rights to disqualify the participant. Further complaints shall not be entertained. Any unexpected circumstances, KLGG reserves the right to cancel, change, freeze or delay the related contest

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Logitech releases the 2016 Party Collection, adding some fun in a dour workplace

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You know how workstations can be quite dull and mundane looking? Well, Logitech has revealed some fun looking mice to make your desk look a little less oppressive in its 2016 Party Collection.

These fancy looking mice are inspired by the 80s Memphis syle of design that emphasizes on bright and loud contrasting colours and bold patterns. You can spot some mash-ups of popular things such as astronauts, flamingoes, popsicles and more. These funky designs are seen on the Logitech M238 Wireless Mouse since this line of peripherals focuses on the fun, boundary-pushing attitude of today’s pop culture.

These mice can last up to 12 months on a single battery. The 2016 Party Collection is expected to retail in June 2016 at all Logitech Authorized Reseller Stores at the price of RM69 RRP.


Logitech reportedly offering $2.2 Billion to acquire Plantronics

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It has been reported that Logitech is planning to buy over “Plantronics”, just months after purchasing “Blue Microphones”. According to Reuters, Logitech has been reportedly offering as much as $2.2 Billion (RM9,234,500,000.00) in hopes of adding the headset maker to its ranks. Although there is no confirmation on this matter, a deal could be announced by this week if negotiations between the two is successful.

If Plantronics is successfully acquired by Logitech, it would be Logitech’s most expensive acquisition to date and could be a great addition of the company’s lineup of PC’s and mobile accessories.

In addition to that, Reuters added that “Both companies are trying to reduce manufacturing costs and minimize the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on China imports into the US. Joining together is certainly one approach to doing that.”

Throughout the years of acquiring different brands and companies, Logitech has spent the most in the year of 2018 with the purchase of Blue Microphones which cost the company a whopping amount of $117 Million (RM491,107,500.00) and maybe soon, Plantronics.

UPDATE : On today’s news, Logitech International has reported that while it had engaged in discussion with Plantronics about a potential transaction, Logitech had terminated the negotiations. The company declined to comment further.

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Logitech reveals durable, spill-resistant keyboard and mouse combo

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Logitech has just recently revealed that the MK235 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, a spill-resistant keyboard and mouse combination with wireless connectivity and durable design, is now available in Malaysia.

The keyboard in this K+M combo features a familiar layout with full-size arrow keys, a number pad and 15 easily accessible function keys. The durable, spill-proff design and anti-fading treatment means that this keyboard can withstand a decent amount of punishment as well. As for the mouse, it has a wireless range of 10 meters and Logitech Advanced Optical Tracking for multi-surface tracking.

“The MK235 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo provides a simple and reliable solution – with no learning curve – for desktop users. Choose reliable connectivity now with the simple plug-and-play setup of this combo,” says KP Sim, Logitech Country Manager for Malaysia, Phiippines and Brunei.

For those who are looking to substitute their keyboard and mouse, the MK235 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo will be made available in March for RM 99.

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Logitech will acquire ASTRO Gaming to penetrate the console gaming market

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Logitech has just announced today that they have agreed to acquire ASTRO Gaming, a console gaming brand with a history of producing award-winning headsets for professional gamers and enthusiasts. Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech G, mention that this would complement Logitech G’s focus on PC gaming and this would make gameplay even more fun for gamers everywhere.

Jordan Reiss, Co-Founder and President of ASTRO added that they have always held Logitech G products in the highest regard and they are excited to join forces to bring ASTRO’s brand strength and combining it with Logitech G’s unrivalled technology and global distribution network, they are looking forward to bring their products to even more gamers around the world. ASTRO is best known for its iconic A40 and A50 headsets designed for pro gamers and core enthusiasts. They also recently introduced the A10, to further extend their reach in the console headset market, offering the premium headset at a more accessible price point.

Logitech will purchase ASTRO for $85 million in cash and the acquisition is expected to close in early August. With this acquisition, Logitech will be entering the console gaming market to accelerate the growth of their gaming business.

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Logitech's M720 Triathlon Multi-Device Mouse will be available in Malaysia next month

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Ever wanted a mouse that can work across multiple computers without needing to mess around with cables? Logitech has just the thing for you as the company will be releasing the M720 Triathlon Multi-Device Mouse in Malaysia.

The main feature of this mouse is its Easy-Switch technology, allowing the M720 Triathlon to seamlessly switch between up to three devices with the touch of a button. The M720 comes with dual connectivity, allowing it to connect to a computer via the included Logitech Unifying Receiver or Bluetooth Smart wireless technology. Aside from wireless connections, the M720 Triathlon sports a durable design that allows it to withstand up to 10 million clicks. Power efficiency has been improved upon with the M720 Triathlon, allowing it to run for up to two years on a single AA battery. Much like many other Logitech mice, the M720 works with the Logitech Options software that lets you customize your mouse to fit your Windows or Mac OS X needs.

Logitech’s M720 will be available nexy month for a retail price of RM259.

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Logitech's new full size K780 wireless keyboard lets you connect up to three devices

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Logitech has a rather complete range of Bluetooth keyboards which lets you connect to multiple devices, the company today introduced the K780 wireless keyboard, which is technically a full size keyboard that features the very same PerfectStroke(TM) keys found on the popular K380 keyboard. Since the K780 is made for your desk, Logitech has made it possible to connect the keyboard using its wireless Unifying USB Receiver or Bluetooth, users are then able to switch devices easily by pressing the F1-F3 keys, a soft rubber slot will also allow users to dock their smartphone and tablet to complete a great workplace experience.

Apart from that, busy users will not need to worry to much about charging the K780 as it sports a long 24-month battery life with two AAA batteries. Logitech will begin selling the K780 next month at a suggested retail price of RM369, no doubt a heavy price tag but considering its connectivity feature, this is a product that you won’t be able to find an alternative yet in the market.

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Logitech’s new mouse mat is a wireless charger for your mouse

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Are you tired of your wireless mouse becoming a wired mouse everytime it runs out of battery? Even worst when you have to run to the Kedai Runcit to buy batteries to power your wireless mouse. Well, Logitech is taking it to the next level by introducing a mouse mat that doubles as a wireless charger called the Powerplay.

The wireless charging is proprietary to Logitech simply because the Qi standard does not suit what the company wants, as it is not able to cover the entire surface of the mouse pad, but the Powerplay will be able to charge the mouse where ever it is on the surface of the mouse mat and even when the mouse is being moved. All that is needed is a Powercore module connected to a Powerplay compatible mouse and the Powerplay mouse mat itself and you are good to go. It is definitely a step forward in gaming and power management for your wireless devices but how well it charges your mouse is still unknown.

The Powerplay mouse mat will retail for $99.99 and will release in August, alongside that, Logitech has also introduced two mice that will be compatible with the mousepad, the G903, and G703 which will retail for $149.99 and $99.99 respectively and will go on sale later this month.

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Logitech's Prodigy series of gaming peripherals now available in Malaysia

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Logitech’s latest line of gaming peripherals, the Prodigy line, is now available locally after debuting the line at IFA 2016 earlier this month.

Made for those who wish to get gaming peripherals but do not have the ability to splash top dollar for it, the Prodigy line of peripherals consists of two mice, a keyboard, and a headset. Starting off with the mouse, the G403 Prodigy Gaming Mouse comes in both wired and wireless options. Featuring the most advanced gaming mouse sensor in the PMW3366, the G403 manages to deliver quicker responses and more accurate targeting. Both wired and wireless versions of the G403 also comes with advanced button tensioning for exceptional responsiveness. For the wireless option, the G403 comes with the wireless technology that is found in Logitech’s flagship mouse, the G900 Chaos Spectrum. The wired version of the G403 Prodigy Gaming Mouse will go for RM329, while the wireless version will retail for RM479.

For the keyboard, the Prodigy line has the G213 Prodigy RGB Gaming Keyboard. Sporting a sleek, spill-resistant design that is comfortable and durable, the G213 keyboard is tuned to deliver ultra-quick, responsive feedback that’s up to four times faster than standard keyboards. The anti-ghosting gaming matrix is tuned for optimal gaming performance, allowing you to press multiple gaming keys simultaneously. Much like many other keyboards these days, the G213 comes with five RGB illumination zones, all of which can be personalized via Logitech Gaming Software (LGS). The G213 Prodigy RGB Gaming Keyboard is priced at RM349.

Lastly, we have the G231 Prodigy Gaming Headset, a gaming headset that sports 40mm neodymium drivers. As it is a gaming headset, the G231 comes with a unidirectional boom mic that can be positioned to pick up your voice alone, ensuring that you will be heard loudly and clearly. When not in use, said mic can be foled back into the headphones. Comfort is a non-issue for the G231 Prodigy Gaming Headset as well as it the earcups are covered with sports performance cloth for a comfortable, soft touch even after hours of use. The G231 Gaming Headset is expected to retail for RM299.

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LokaTAG – an aftermarket built-in toll reader compatible with SmartTAG lanes and Touch n’ Go cards

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You may be familiar with our local infrared toll payment system SmartTAG; and you may also know that the 3rd-gen Perodua Myvi sports a built-in SmartTAG reader, popularising the tech in the country – at least among those who care about cars.

To date, the Myvi is the only car available in the country that comes with a built-in toll reader; but now, a little aftermarket kit called LokaTAG lets you get a similar gizmo for your own car too!

The folks behind the accessory, LOKATECH Engineering Sdn Bhd, also created MaxTag, a toll reader that rely on external mounts to work – but LokaTAG can be installed under your dashboard along with an antenna without looking out of place.

Because it’s developed by a Malaysian company, LokaTAG will work with your Touch n’ Go card and is compatible at all SmartTAG lanes – so you can rest easy there. The machine draws power from your battery and sports an LED display that shows your credit balance.

LokaTAG is priced at RM499 and can be purchased at the brand’s official Shopee page
here
. For those residing in Klang Valley, Penang and Johor, you’re also entitled to free on-site installations while a 0% Easy Payment Plan is available on their Shopee page for an extra RM1. Visit their website
here
 for more information about the device.

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Lollipop still leading in Android distribution

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2016 is the year of Android Nougat. As much as fans will want Google’s latest software on their handsets, Android fragmentation and support over the sea of manufacturers makes it difficult for all Android devices to be updated in a short period of time, the total opposite of Apple’s iOS stories. With the year coming to a close, based on Google Play Store access data, most Android handsets out there are still running on Android Lollipop.

Based on the latest Android distribution data, a significant 34 percent of devices still operate Lollipop, which was launched two years ago. Thankfully, Marshmallow takes the second place at 26.3 percent, followed by the even more ancient Kit Kat at 24 percent, which still accounts for nearly a quarter of all Android devices. Jellybean takes up 12.8 percent of the whole share. Gingerbread and Ice Cream Sandwich account for 1.2 percent each, followed by the latest Nougat with 0.4 percent and dinosaur age Froyo with 0.1 percent.

We should see a boost in percentage for Android Nougat since most manufacturers have been teasing Nougat updates on their respective handsets to rollout by the end of this year or by the first quarter of 2017. We do also expect Froyo software to go extinct by then. Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

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Lomo Instant – the first instant Lomography camera

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One interesting thing about Kickstarter projects is that you’re able to see really amazing stuffs being thought out by the people out there. If we know Lomo cameras as of now, they are like old school cameras that are able to take pictures in either digital or film medium, Lomography is now changing this by introducing the first instant camera that does lomo pictures.

Key Features of Lomo Instant Camera
– Advanced Lens System: One built-in Wide Angle lens with 0.4m closest focusing distance, plus additional Fisheye and Portrait lens attachments available.
– 3 Shooting Modes: Shoot photos with auto-flash on for immediate great results, or take direct control with manual shooting modes (with flash and without flash).
– Unlimited Multiple Exposures: Combine multiple shots on one frame for amazing experimental instants.
– Infinite Long Exposures: Perfect for low light, dawn/dusk and nighttime shooting. Get artistic with light painting and create beautiful light streaked instants!
– Color Gels: Transform your photos with color (in a flash!) by shooting with fun color gels!
– Easy 2 Step-Focusing: Quickly get the shot you want.
Uses
Fujifilm Instax Mini Film
: The most widely available instant film on Earth.
– Tripod Mount and Cable Release Thread: Advanced extras for ultra-impressive instant photography!

The Lomo Instant uses Fujifilm’s
Instax
 Mini film and has a very customisable retro look, there is a built-in wide angle lens and Lomography is also offering fisheye and portrait lens attachments, you can also do some advanced manual adjustments to your photos as well to make your lomo photos look great. It is certainly a great news for lomography lovers as you can instantly print lomo shots with this new kickstarted project.

Lomography has already reached its goal of $100,000 and we should be looking forward to an expected release date in November this year according to sources. You may also pledge at the Kickstarter source link below if you are interested.

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Via: The Verge


Long-awaited 3rd-Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper set to arrive this year

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If you’re looking for un-Godly processing power for your upcoming rig, you might just want to hold out on splashing the cash first. AMD has just revealed that the third generation Ryzen Threadripper will be available this year!

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A presentation deck showed by AMD listing the companies 2019 lineup of products had revealed that there are plans to release the long-awaited high-end processor. Unfortunately, no release date has been given for the Ryzen Threadripper, but a report by Hot Hardware suggests that we could see the CPU hit the market sometime June this year.

According to LowYat.net, the current-gen Ryzen Threadripper’s top-of-the-line 2990WX CPU comes with 32-cores with 64-thread counts; so it’s safe to assume the third generation Threadrippers to exceed those numbers.

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L’Oréal’s new AI beauty device will solve a major issue in the beauty community

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L’Oréal has just revealed Perso, a beauty device that can customize your skincare, foundation, and lipstick — but it’ll only be available in 2021.

Despite the device needing at least another year before it launches, it’s still exciting news for the beauty industry because finding the right skincare, foundation and lipstick shade has been a constant struggle in the community. Paired with an AR app, users will be able to preview the foundation and lipstick colors on themselves before actually creating the product. Using its patented three-cartridge system, the device can dispense the right amount of different formulas to get the desired color. Users can even match their lipstick shade to their clothing or based on trends by using the app.

Perso can also customize user’s skincare products by using the app to scan different angles. Users can then select their skincare concern (e.g: large pores, fine lines, dark spots) to get a skincare regiment that suits them. The app will also take into account external factors like temperature, humidity, UV rays and more before creating the right skincare product for users.

There’s no doubt that this beauty device will be highly desirable in the beauty community, but the price point will be the main deciding factor. But then again, this device supposedly monitors your skin and gets better at creating the right formula over time, so it might be a worthy investment.

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Low-key mid range Meizu M5C announced

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Meizu has come into the light again, announcing a brand new smartphone. The Chinese manufacturer’s presence has been pretty much next to nothing outside of its home country, but the Meizu M5C is here to kick start Meizu’s ambitions to expand internationally again.

Meizu probably knows how important an international market reach is for its own growth. That is why the Meizu M5C is claimed to be designed for its international fans. The phone is designed in an array of attractive color options as shown in the image above, with a polycarbonate build. Display wise, the Meizu M5C sports a 5-inch screen in HD resolution.

Underneath the hood, the handset is powered by a quad core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz which is unspecified, plus 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Storage is further expandable for another 128GB via the micro SD card slot. The front and rear cameras of the Meizu M5C are of 5MP and 8MP respectively. A standard affair for entry level to mid range smartphones.

The phone packs a decently large battery for its power consumption needs – a 3,000mAh battery. An added bonus is that the Meizu M5C features dual SIM support.

The pricing of the Meizu M5C hasn’t been announced just yet, but knowing Meizu, it will probably be offered in a relatively budget price tag. What do you think?

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Low Light Camera Shootout: Nokia 8 vs Galaxy S8 vs Huawei P10 Plus vs iPhone 7 Plus

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We are still not done with these camera shootouts, now that you have seen how the main camera of these four smartphones fare against each other, its time to put them to the test in low lighting conditions. Similar to the last
camera shootout
, we need you to click on the images in the slideshows down below, which will redirect you to Flickr and show you all the information you need to know about that particular photo, then answer the survey down below to cast your vote for your favorite smartphone picture. We will be announcing the results of both camera shootouts by the end of the week.

Camera Specifications

Low Light 1

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Low Light 2

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Low Light 5

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Low value goods to be taxed 10% in Malaysia starting April 2023

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Wanted to buy products from an overseas seller because it’s cheaper than purchasing it locally? It could probably get more expensive soon.

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has announced a 10% sales tax that will be levied on imported Low Value Goods of RM500 and below, while this directly affects sellers and businesses that import such products, it can ultimately affect the final cost that could be passed down to consumers, local and overseas businesses that meets the criteria are required to register on the MyLVG website.

The tax will be calculated on the product’s price excluding freight and insurance, there are however exemptions to certain products such as cigarettes, tobacco products, smoking pipes, electronic cigarettes, vapes, non-nicotine liquids for vaping and intoxicating liquor, which makes sense as these would have their respective taxes.

While it is unclear how this would eventually apply to customer purchases on e-commerce platforms such as Lazada and Shopee, as these platforms have overseas sellers that usually goes through a proxy warehouse for transporting goods over, it’s time to brace ourselves for more expensive overseas low value goods when it happens on 1 April 2023.

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LTE variant of the Samsung Gear S3 Classic launched

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Samsung launched two smartwatches last year – the Gear S3 Classic and the Gear S3 Frontier. The Gear S3 Classic is the more elegant classic watch looking time piece whereas the Gear S3 Frontier sports a more rugged design, built for the wild. The problem is, consumers who wanted to opt for an LTE version of the Gear S3 only have the Frontier model as an option since the Classic did not have a LTE-enabled variant. Today, the South Korean manufacturer has finally unveiled the Samsung Gear S3 Classic LTE.

The Samsung Gear S3 Classic LTE is exclusively launched as a collaboration between South Korean local carrier SK Telecom and Samsung themselves, though we are not sure as to whether this new variant will be available outside this exclusive partnership. SK Telecom has the Gear S3 Classic LTE at a price of 451,000 Korean Won (RM1,718.77). As part of the launch, SK Telecom has designed three new watch faces with Samsung which are exclusively downloadable for the users of the Gear S3 Classic LTE at no cost from Samsung’s Galaxy Apps Store. What’s unique is that these three watch faces will have a night light mode and a ticking sound to resemble it closer to that of conventional analog watches.

The Samsung Gear S3 is deemed by many as one of the best smartwatches to date, despite it running on Samsung’s own Tizen OS. Android Wear smartwatches seem to be left biting a dust, but Android Wear 2.0 is finally arriving next month to breathe life into some of the older Android Wear devices. Do you own a Samsung Gear S3?

Source:
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Lucky Samsung Galaxy A series will get Nougat update

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The Samsung Galaxy A (2016) lineup of smartphones arrived to local shores at the beginning of the year, namely the Galaxy A3, A5 and A7. The Galaxy A9 Pro saw a later launch in Malaysia not too long ago. These handsets were mostly known for their impressive camera setups, and they are probably the next in line after the Korean manufacturer’s flagship Galaxy S series.

Having said that, Samsung has probably deemed the Galaxy A series of smartphones capable and worthy enough to taste Google’s latest Android Nougat software. According to a report by Sam Mobile, Samsung’s Galaxy A series will be the only non-flagship lineup of handsets to receive two Android updates, apart from the flagship Galaxy S series. The full spread of the Galaxy A series globally include the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, Galaxy A7, Galaxy A8, Galaxy A9 and the Galaxy A9 Pro.

Samsung will definitely have a lot on its plate to push out Nougat updates, as the company is currently still working on Android Nougat for its Galaxy S7 series and last year’s flagship Galaxy S6 series. As for the Nougat rollout for the Galaxy A series, there happens to be no specific time frame just yet but we will be expecting a rollout by the first half of 2017. Till then, we just have to keep our eyes peeled for any updates by Samsung itself.

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Lumia 540 Dual SIM is available now

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Microsoft proudly announced the availability of the
Lumia

540 Dual SIM in Malaysia. The phone has the quality-crafted material which features a crisp and clear on the 5-inch display, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, and 5MP front-facing camera which have a wide-angle lens for selfies. Besides that, you are also able to upgrade to Windows 10 when the service becomes available later this year. Out of the box, you will receive 30GB of free cloud storage with built-in OneDrive.

The
Lumia
 540 Dual SIM powered by Snapdragon 200 Quad-Core at 1.2GHZ, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage that can be expanded using MicroSD card up to 128GB. You will be getting a 2200 mAh battery that you can swap it to a new one if you desire.

The Lumia 540 Dual SIM will be available from 19 June 2015 onwards in three colors – Cyan, Orange, Black and White and price at RM 569.

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Lumia Cityman and Lumia Talkman are the next flagship Windows Phones

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We have had enough of entry-level offerings from Microsoft already and now we are beginning to see some light on what the next flagship
Lumia
 devices are going to pack to wow us. According to reports from UnleashThePhones, Microsoft will be releasing two flagships – the Lumia Cityman and
Lumia
 Talkman, pretty cool names.

The new flagships will apparently come preloaded with Windows 10 for phones onboard. The
Lumia
 Cityman has been reported to come with a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon Octa-Core CPU mated to 3GB of RAM, a 5.7-inch QHD display, 32GB of flash storage expandable via MicroSD, 20-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front camera and a 3300mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Lumia Talkman will come with a mid-range processor and smaller display – a Qualcomm Snapdragon Hexa-Core processor and a 5.2-inch QHD display, it is also juiced by a smaller 3000mAh battery while the rest of the hardware features remain the same as its flagship brother.

We could give a guess here that the new Lumia smartphones could be eventually named the Lumia 940 and Lumia 840 judging from the specs, while this report may sound exciting for Lumia users however many are still expecting the next
Lumia 1020replacement
, could Microsoft be working on that as well?


LUMOS Projector Malaysia: 5 reasons why this projector is a must-have

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When was the last time you visited the cinema? With the current COVID-19 situation, many of us have chosen to stay home whenever possible and that means cutting out a lot of outside activities. But what if you can bring the cinema back home? Well, you really can with the LUMOS Auro Projector — a smart projector that comes with built-in Netflix and YouTube.

What is LUMOS Auro?

LUMOS Auro is not just your ordinary projector; it’s a smart projector that runs on Android OS and comes with built-in apps. Not only can you enjoy apps like Netflix and YouTube, but you can also choose to mirror your phones and tablets to the projector.

Now, here’s why I enjoyed the LUMOS Auro…a lot.

1. It’s a cinema at home, what’s not to love?

I know I’m being dramatic,
 but bringing the LUMOS Auro back home with me is literally a life-changing experience — my 32-inch TV is no match for the projector that can project a 100-inch screen when I place it 3m away from my plain wall.

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It’s not just the massive screen; it’s also the 1080p support, allowing me to enjoy my Netflix shows and series in FHD resolution. For the average consumer, the projection looks sharp and clear with vivid colours. This is because LUMOS Auro has 6,000 Lumens, so even when the projector is further away from the wall or my room lights are switched on, I can still get sharp images, but the colours are more faded.

Tip: The darker your room is, the better the projection looks.

2. Netflix and YouTube are pre-installed

Now, this projector is made for your entertainment needs, so it’s a plus that popular apps like Netflix and YouTube are already pre-installed. I’m a person who watches Netflix daily, so being able to just switch on the projector and launch Netflix immediately is convenient.

Did I mention this projector also has Dolby Audio? It does and the audio sounds great. You can’t compare it to a cinema (
duh!
), but it’s definitely better than what I have at home right now.

3. So. Many. Ports.

And all kinds of them! LUMOS Auro comes with:

2x HDMI port

2x USB-A port

1x VGA port

1x A/V port

1x SD card slot

1x 3.5mm audio out port

1x Gigabit LAN port

You can choose to connect to the internet using the LAN port, but since it’s also WiFi enabled, I’ve connected mine via the WiFi so there’s one less cable on the ground. I can connect my laptop, mouse/keyboard, pen drives; I can even connect my headphones to the projector if I want to watch a movie without disturbing others.

Speaking of mouse and keyboard…

Before I begin, I have to say this: the remote control that comes with LUMOS Auro is alright, but there are limitations. I wasn’t able to access my Netflix settings to switch accounts and the only way I could log out of Netflix entirely was to reset the whole projector. But, that’s not a problem if you own a mouse that connects via USB or Bluetooth. Using a mouse and a keyboard alongside the projector has made things much easier — instead of spending a few minutes using the remote control to key in my login details, I only needed a few seconds with my keyboard. Navigation via the mouse is also faster as compared to using the original remote.

4. Mirroring your games on a big screen is awesome.

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As a person who has been playing Genshin Impact and Call of Duty on her mobile most of the time, it is  nice to finally be able to see my gameplay on a huge display and share it with my friends. However, I did notice that there’s a delay in display so it may not be your best option if you’re playing reaction-based games.

This projector comes with two casting apps — MiraCast and AirScreen. The former is made for Android devices whereas the latter is for your Apple devices. I’ve been using AirScreen without any issues — connecting my iPhone to the app is fairly easy. However, if you’re using newer devices, you may need to update the casting apps in Google Play Store to ensure that they are compatible with the latest phone models.

5. It doesn’t matter where you put it

Okay, let me explain. What I’m saying is, LUMOS Auro has Keystone Correction and this helps if you can’t project the screen directly towards your wall. Whether it’s tilted sideways, upwards/downwards or even placed at a slight angle, you can configure the keystone correction via Zoom Settings. This allows you to adjust each corner of the screen and even do angle adjustments up to 50 degrees. There’s also a physical knob if you need keystone correction for tilting.

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Simply put, the projector has an extensive amount of keystone correction so you can take your time adjusting them to get the perfect view. You can even flip the image if you’re planning on mounting the projector upside down from the ceiling, but I had mine placed on top of the RIZE stand which has adjustable height up to 120cm.

Price and availability

There are two versions of the
LUMOS Auro
 – the regular version and the smart version. The regular version doesn’t come with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and it’s also missing out on Android OS. If you were to buy one, my advice will be to go for the smart version which will cost you RM1,298 – the regular LUMOS Auro is priced at RM999.

If you’re also interested in the
RIZE projector stand
, you can purchase it in a bundle with the LUMOS Auro by adding an extra RM179.

Did you know?

The founders of LUMOS are actually Malaysians and at the time of writing, 95% of the local reviews come with a 5-star rating. The LUMOS Auro is definitely a worthy purchase since you’re getting a private cinema at home and also supporting a local company during the pandemic.

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LUMOS introduces ATOM Portable Projector – 1080p Resolution with 6000 Lumens Brightness for RM2,999

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LUMOS, the projector brand that made quite a presence with its Auro projector a few years ago, has introduced the LUMOS ATOM portable projector, it is the most powerful projector from the company isn’t just small and compact, it outputs 1080p native resolution at an impressive 6000 lumens brightness.

Capable of projecting images up to 300-inches with Auto Keystone, the LUMOS ATOM features Dolby Audio speakers and an abundance of ports, including two USB-ports, an audio jack and one HDMI port, which you can easily connect an external device or play any media from a USB drive, the projector will also support phone mirroring from iPhone and Android smartphones.

Interestingly, the LUMOS ATOM comes with a built-in trackpad on top of the device that lets you navigate around the user interface, which is a great convenience as you don’t need to rely on its remote control.

Similar to the Auro, the LUMOS ATOM will come with built-in Android operating system with preinstalled Netflix and YouTube, while it is unclear if the device comes with Widevine L1 certification for HD playback, you can install apps from Google Play or the preinstalled Aptoide app store.

The LUMOS ATOM will cost RM2,999, which might be the most expensive projector from the brand but the number of features and visual quality it offers does justify its price tag compared to more expensive projectors, its just a shame that it doesn’t come with a built-in battery or it’d be one killer device.

We will be receiving a review unit soon and do a giveaway on our socials so do stay tuned for that, go check the LUMOS ATOM
here
.

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Luno re-launches in Malaysia with full approval from the SC – offers regulated cryptocurrency exchange services

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You may remember UK-based digital assets exchange brand Luno getting full approval from the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) just last month – making it the country’s first fully-regulated crypto currency exchange platform.

This is not the first time the company been in Malaysia however, it’s had a rocky start to life since arriving in the country in 2015 – but today, Luno has been re-launched to the Malaysian market with full confidence.

With Luno, you can buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum; this, of course, is done in a fully-regulated environment. At the time of writing, one Bitcoin is worth RM30,000 but has been in a downward trend early 2018, but Luno CEO Marcus Swanepoel believes that cryptocurrency is a long-term investment – a currency for the future – so despite its drop in value now, more developments in the industry could help spearhead a widespread adoption of digital assets down the line.

The app is available to download from the Google Play Store as well as the Apple App Store. Visit Luno’s
website
 to learn more about the service as well as cryptocurrency in general.

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M1: The first Apple Silicon chip to power three new Macs

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For the first time ever, Apple is using its own chip, the M1, to power three of its new products, the MacBook Air, Mac mini and MacBook Pro.

M1 chip

The new M1 chip is based on a 5nm process and features 8 CPU cores, 8 GPU cores and 16 cores for its Neural Engine. Apple says that the M1 chip is its most powerful chip yet and can deliver great performance for with better power efficiency, making it the world’s best CPU performance per watt. When it comes to its GPU, the M1 can support up to 24,576 concurrent threads and has a performance of 2.6 teraflops.

MacBook Air

The new MacBook Air is the first to be introduced

with the M1 chip during the event. The MacBook Air has an improved 13.3-inch Retina display and also support Touch ID. Apple claims that the MacBook Air has 3.5x faster CPU performance, 5x faster GPU performance and 9x faster machine learning as compared to its predecessor.

Apple also removed the fan to offer a silent design, but promises that the MacBook Air can still deliver great performance. The battery life on the MacBook Air is also improved, offering up to 18 hours of battery life when used without its charger. Apple’s macOS Big Sur also enhances the overall experience; when paired with the M1 chip, the MacBook Air’s screen can wake as instantaneous of that of the iPad/iPhone.

Apple also introduced
Rosetta 2
, a translation process that works on most Intel-based apps. On the other hand, Apple’s Universal Apps will consists of apps that will run on both Intel-based Macs and Apple Silicon Macs. With the M1 chip, Apple also announced that it’ll be possible to launch apps on your new MacBook that were previously only available on the iPhone and iPad.

Mac mini

The M1 chip is also integrated in the new Mac mini that comes in an ultra compact design, offers up to 15x faster machine learning and has a thermal design that provides quiet operation. Thanks to the 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, the Mac mini has 3x faster CPU performance and 6x faster graphics performance than the previous Mac mini.

Its two USB-C ports support Thunderbolt and USB 4 which allows it to connect to the Pro Display XDR for a 6K external display. Apart from that, the Mac mini has up to 16GB RAM and 2TB SSD.

MacBook Pro

The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro also comes with the M1 chip to offer 5x faster GPU performance and 11x faster machine learning than the previous model. Using Secure Enclave, the MacBook Pro has an activation lock the can protect it if stolen and an active cooling system to prevent the notebook from overheating.

Similar to the Mac mini, the MacBook Pro comes with up to 16GB RAM and 2TB SSD storage. It also has two USB-C ports that support Thunderbolt/USB 4. Not only does it have advanced camera ISP, the MacBook Pro also supports WiFi 6, has an improved camera and now features studio-quality mics.

Pricing and availability

The MacBook Air starts at RM4,399, the Mac mini starts at RM2,999, and the MacBook Pro starts at RM5,599.

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M2 iPad Pro with MagSafe charging may arrive this fall

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As we are about to begin Q2 of 2022, news of the next iPad Pro has been revealed by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman with it having a new M2 Chip and inductive MagSafe charging.

We have heard rumors of the M2 Chip again and again, but the iPad Pro definitely won’t be the first device to use it as we are looking at the next generation MacBook Air for it to debut on.

However, it will certainly be interesting to see how Apple might incorporate MagSafe charging on the iPad Pro, though MagSafe wireless charging like the iPhone 13 is definitely out of the question due to its low wattage, we are hoping it will be like the MacBook Pro’s MagSafe connector for charging, which will help resolve the lack of ports and allow users to connect an external device while charging the device over a different connector.

Design wise, we should expect very minor changes as well as Apple tends to keep its design for years before moving on to the next one. As for the M2 chip, reports suggest that it will feature an 8-core CPU and 4nm process made by TSMC, but let’s also hope Apple updates the next iPadOS to properly take full advantage of the chip and RAM.

Source:
Engadget

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M2 MacBook Air to go on sale in Malaysia starting July 2022 onwards

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Looking to spend your next pay check on a new M2 MacBook Air? The time has come as Apple has announced that it will go on sale starting July 2022 onwards with a starting price of RM5,499.

The new MacBook Air comes with several hardware improvements over the M1 MacBook Air apart from performance gains, such as up to 24GB of Unified Memory over the 16GB previously, a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, a 4-speaker system that supports Spatial Audio, 1080p FaceTime camera and MagSafe charging.

In addition, the new MacBook Air does away with the wedge design and follows the design of the 14-inch MacBook Pro albeit with a slimmer profile, it is still a fanless design that will remain dead silent even when it is on load, Apple promises up to 18% faster CPU performance and 35% faster GPU performance than the M1, while maintaining an excellent battery life of up to 18 hours.

If you still prefer the M1 MacBook Air, Apple is still selling it with an 8-Core CPU and 7-Core GPU configuration along with 8GB Unified Memory and 256GB storage from RM4,399, however it would make more sense to top up a little more for the M2 considering the added hardware features it has over the M1 MacBook Air.

Early reviews of the M2 chip on the refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro have so far been positive, most reviewers have found that the M2’s performance gains are slightly better than what Apple has advertised, it will be interesting to find out how the MacBook Air since it runs on a fanless design but let’s hope Apple didn’t compromise on SSD speeds, as YouTuber Max Tech has found out that Apple included a slower SSD on the M2 MacBook Pro.

Will you be getting a M2 MacBook Air? Let us know.

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Mac malware may indicate that Hacking Team has returned

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Hacking Team is a name that many would have heard of. After all, when they were hacked during the middle of last year, the leaked documents revealed that the
Malaysian government had bought spyware
 from them. Ever since that hack, the group has been keeping a low profile. That may be changing though, as a recent malware found on the Mac seems to feature coding from the Hacking Team itself.

A sample of this malware was first uploaded to Google’s VirusTotal scanning service at the beginning of February. Since then, a
technical analysis
 published on Monday by SentinelOne security researcher Pedro Vilaça shows that this particular malware installs a copy of Hacking Team’s signature Remote Code Systems compromise platform. The curious thing about this malware is that the Hacking Team has said that it will be returning with new code, but the malware uses old and largely unexceptional source code.

That is not to say that the malware is made by amateurs however, as Mac security expert at Synack, Patrick Wardle, has
examined the sample
 and concluded that is uses several advanced tricks to evade detection and analysis, even if it appears to install a new version of the old Hacking Team implant. For example, this malware uses Apple’s native encryption scheme to protect the contents of the binary file, making it the first malicious implant installer Wardke has ever seen to do so.

While the presence of Hacking Team’s code in a malware does not conclusively prove that the group are back, the malware does indicate that whoever programmed it aren’t just doing it as a hoax.

Source:
Ars Technica

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Mac OS X El Capitan is Apple’s latest desktop OS with important improvements

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Since the passing of Steve Jobs, WWDC gradually became a major event for Apple to announce its latest operating system and new development kits for developers. While OS X Yosemite feels just so yesterday, Apple has already announced its new desktop operating system – meet OS X El Capitan, and according to Wikipedia, it is named after a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, so it makes sense this time that Apple isn’t introducing something as big as OS X Yosemite last time, however you can still bet there are some cool features on Cupertino’s new development.

Better Multitasking

OS X has always been decent when it comes to multitasking, while Microsoft has ripped Apple off multi desktop in Windows 10, Apple has in return, ripped Microsoft of its Split View, which lets you split two apps in a 50-50 display mode in a single display. There’s also a minimal improvement to Apple’s app switcher – Mission Control – in which active apps are displayed in a more streamlined layout and users are able to simply drag and drop them into a new desktop without manually adding a new one. Last but not the least, if you have a 4K display and can’t find that little mouse cursor, you can simply shake your Magic Mouse and the black cursor will get larger for you to notice it.

Metal makes apps and gaming graphics better and smoother

Metal was first introduced back in iOS 7, the graphics API promises better graphics with support for the latest OpenGL standards and uses the A7 mobile chip efficiently, which eventually results in even better graphics effect in games when compared to Android. Bringing Metal to OS X is going to be a killer feature for Macs that do not have discrete graphics, and this will enable iOS developers to Mac versions of their graphical apps or games and when this happens, Intel’s much hyped HD Graphics might be able to show some true potential in terms of graphical performance.

Verdict

While OS X El Capitan might not be a significant update from its predecessor, the two points we mentioned above are sufficient enough to be Apple’s next big desktop OS update, while some might argue that most of its new features are in fact stolen from Windows, the true update lies in the core of operating system itself rather than just usability, and these improvements could actually enable Apple’s new entry level hardware or older devices work even better without much muscle.

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Mac OS X ransomware spotted

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A “ransomware” malware coming from a BitTorrent client has arrived to the OS X platform last week, which is claimed to encrypt hard drives of infected Mac’s. The ransom part comes when the malware demands payment for decryption of the hard drive.

The ransomware is included in the infected version of Transmission, a BitTorrent client as mentioned earlier. The malware is known as “KeyRanger, which will maliciously encrypt hard drives three days after the infected version of Transmission is installed. While this phenomenon comes as a norm on Windows where viruses and various malware will encrypt user data without warning and asking for a payment (ransom) to retrieve the data, KeyRanger is the first known ransomware targeted on Mac OS X.

Transmission has recommended users to update the app to its latest version, 2.92, which Transmission claims to have KeyRanger actively removed via that update. 9to5Mac too came up with a solution for worrying users and affected users:

“Users worried about being impacted by the ransomware should look for the ‘kernel_service’ process in Activity Monitor. This process is named like a kernel system program as a disguise, but it is actually the KeyRanger malware.”

The site claims that the best bet to ensure KeyRanger is removed from your system is to restore a backup of your system before Transmission was installed. Nevertheless, Apple has also made some moves to ensure that the infected version of Transmission won’t install. This is done via Apple’s Gatekeeper security system. This issue might cause a blow to the OS X platform, which is known to be highly secure compared to Windows.

Do you have Transmission installed on your system? Time for a checkup.
PaloAlto Networks
 has come out with further solutions if you happen to be affected. Till then, stay tuned!

 Source:
9to5Mac

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Mac Pro Repair Extension Program quietly launched

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Apple launched a Mac Pro Repair Extension Program for users whose Mac Pro’s are facing certain issues, mostly video related. Apple has sent out notices to its authorized service providers, informing them regarding this new repair program and the eligibilty of Mac Pro’s for the repair.

Apple has stated in the notice:

Apple has determined that graphics cards in certain Mac Pro (Late 2013) may cause distorted video, no video, system instability, freezing, restarts, shut downs, or may prevent start up. Mac Pro computers with affected graphics cards were manufactured between February 8, 2015 and April 11, 2015.

Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider will repair eligible Mac Pro systems exhibiting the above symptoms free of charge
.

It is unclear whether Apple will be announcing the program to the public or will depend on its retailers to inform their customers about this repair program. On another note, there have been countless complaints about similar problems like the ones mentioned above by Mac Pro user, some of them not falling under the eligibilty date.

This isn’t the first repair program launched for Apple products as the company launched a similar one for Macbook Pro’s launched between 2011 and 2013, with similar graphic issues. Are you experiencing issues as such? How about double-checking with your Apple Authorized Service Provider?

Source:
9to5Mac

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The new Mac Pro starts from RM26K, Pro Display XDR available from RM20K in Malaysia

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With its powerful capabilities, we are already expecting the Mac Pro to have a phenomenally expensive price tag.

That’s right, the ‘cheese grater’ Mac Pro is now officially available in the US starting today, but Apple has also unveiled the local pricing that starts from RM25999, you still can’t purchase it and find out its maxed out pricing at this time of writing.

However, if you are keen to purchase that beautiful Pro Display XDR, you can place your order over at Apple’s website from RM19999 for the standard glass model, while the nano texture glass will cost you a cool RM6000 premium, do note that a stand isn’t included as part of the package and you’ll need to pay RM4499 for it, hence making it up to RM24,498 if you ever want to purchase the minimal package.

Though the pricing of the duo does sound crazy enough for the average user, professionals will appreciate what the Mac Pro has to offer in terms of raw power. Users can configure upto a 28-core CPU, 1.5TB of RAM and two AMD Radeon Pro Vega II GPUs, snap on an Apple Afterburner ProRes accelerator card, it becomes one insanely powerful workstation machine you’ll ever own in your studio.

On the other hand, the Apple Pro Display XDR is the first 32-inch display with a 6K resolution, with up to 1600 nits of brightness and a 1000000:1 contrast ratio, supporting 10-bit colors, P3 wide color gamut, true tone display technology and up to 25 times better off-axis contrast than a typical LCD, it is the most advanced pro display that will ever exist on a studio table.

So, are you prepared to splurge your cash to speed up your creative workflow?

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Macaulay Culkin recreates iconic “Home Alone” scenes in new Google Ad

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Google has just released a new ad that combines “Home Alone”, the iconic Christmas movie and Google Home devices. The ad shows Macaulay Culkin reprise the role of Kevin from the Home Alone movie, but this time, he is all grown up and has assistance from Google Assistant-powered setup.

The ad features Macaulay Culkin relying on Google to help him in an reenactment of the famous scenes from the movie, down to a custom “Operation Kevin” routine that automates things like locking the door, moving around a cardboard cutout on a Roomba, and turning on the lights to protect against a Joe Pesci-like thief. There’s also an appearance of an altered Pixel device, which features an edge-to-edge display and it has no notch.

Additionally, Google has added a few Home Alone themed integrations to Google Assistant, which will trigger quotes from the movie if you asked questions such as “Hey Google, did I forget something?” and in reply, you’ll get the movie’s “KEVIINNNNNNN” scream.

You can check the full list of questions on
Google’s Blog Post
 or you can opt to check on Youtube.

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MacBook Air 2022 renders leaked: No notch and new colors?

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Earlier this year, Apple had released the new
14-inch and 16-inch MacBooks
 that housed the new M1 Max and M1 Pro chips. That left consumers wondering when the new MacBook Air would be announced. Now we have finally got a first look at what we should expect. Leaks have surfaced of the new device, with the controversial change to not add a camera notch.

This how they’ll look like on our end.
 Expect more details soon at
@iDropNews

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— LeaksApplePro (@LeaksApplePro)
November 22, 2021

Renders of the device were released by a popular tipster, @LeaksApplePro, which showed the overall design that we should expect. The biggest visual change that was shown was the bezel and color of the device. The bezels are now white and look similar to the new iMacs. It also seems like the Air will be available in new colors and not the normal rose gold, silver, and space grey.  The one that was shown in the tweet came in a light blue colorway.

But the biggest reveal, however, probably comes with the choice to not add a
camera notch
. Users had many complaints about the bezel, saying that it had many glitches with the new MacBook Pro, while others say that it was good because of the bigger screen. So we will have to see if Apple will end up adding the notch, as other sources show the upcoming MacBook Air to include a bezel.

It is important to keep in mind that all of the new MacBook Air leaks have not been officially announced by Apple, and this is only a brief look at what we should expect. We did not get any specifications about the laptop so be sure to look out for more updates on the device from us.


The MacBook Air is going for only RM2999 from Machines

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Products from Apple come and go, and once they are gone, it will be pretty hard to find it anymore. For those of you that was considering to get a MacBook Air are in luck as Machines is having a sale on the entry model of the Air at an insanely cheap price of only RM2,999, it’s literally a waste if you don’t get your self one.

Currently, Apple is not offering this laptop on their official page as it has been phased out quite a while back. This model comes with a Core i5 processor clocked at 1.6GHz with a boost clock of up to 2.6GHz, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of PCIe flash storage and an Intel HD Graphics 6000 making it a great laptop for work and school. All of that is packed with a battery that can go up to 9 hours, so don’t worry about lugging the charger around with you.

If you are interested in getting your self the thinnest laptop from Apple head on over to
Machines’ Official Site
 and get your self a MacBook Air before it runs out!

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MacBook Air M1 Review: Six months later…I regret nothing

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t’s been more than half a year since the launch of MacBook Air M1 and once I’ve gotten my hands on it, I immediately switched from the previous Intel-based MacBook Air.

Months later after the switch, is the new
MacBook Air
 worth it? My answer is a solid yes.

No major changes in the display department

Appearance-wise, the new MacBook Air resembles the previous Intel-based model. You get the same exterior, same keyboard with scissor mechanism and Force Touch trackpad.

However, you will notice that the function row have different icons — you’ll see new icons to access Spotlight, Dictation and Do Not Disturb. The keyboard is familiar to me since I’ve been using the previous MacBook Air, and the trackpad and Touch ID are both responsive so navigation and unlocking your Mac and entering passwords can be done almost immediately.

This 13.3-inch laptop is only 1.29kg — slightly lighter than the 13-inch MacBook Pro.

Display, audio and webcam

Screen-wise, the MacBook Air M1 has a wide-gamut display that supports P3 colour space. It’s similar to the previous MacBook Air as it pushes 2560×1600 pixels and has 400 nits brightness; it may not be as bright as the new MacBook Pro, but it’s no doubt a screen good enough for editing, gaming and video bingeing.

This laptop also come with pretty good built-in stereo speakers — audio has a wide soundstage and is balanced overall. With three built-in microphones, it’s also not an issue if you choose to use the laptop’s mic during voice and video calls.
Heck, it’s even better than some earbuds I’ve tried in the past.

You still get the same 720p FaceTime HD camera, but it’s slightly better than the previous model thanks to real-time image processing. The noise level is reduced and image appears slightly brighter, but a 1080p webcam would’ve been ideal.

Three ports – that’s all you’re getting

Here’s something I initially disliked but have gotten used to — the I/O ports. With only two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, I’ll have to rely on a dongle for USB-A devices. It’s a good thing that Apple still keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack located on the right side of the laptop, and it’s one of the things that I hope Apple will never remove.

It’s. A. Beast.

Now, the most important aspect — performance. I have no regrets switching from the older MacBook Air to this one because it’s much faster and lasts longer. All its native apps run faster as compared to the Intel-based MacBook Air, but apps that needed Rosetta 2 to translate is slower by narrow margin. Running multiple apps like Photoshop, Lightroom and Safari with multiple tabs on didn’t slow down the MacBook’s speed either — I’m currently using the 16GB + 1TB storage configuration, so I can’t speak for models with lesser storage.

I will however suggest against installing iOS and iPadOS apps even though they’re now available on Mac. There are still many improvements to be made, so unless you’re looking forward to experiencing messy layouts and buggy apps, it’s best to just stick to your iPhone and iPad.

I’ve even tried playing Dota 2 on both the MacBook Air laptops. Gaming is smoother on the new MacBook as it throttles less, and it doesn’t overheats as quickly. Speaking of which, the new MacBook is a quiet beast thanks to its fan-less design. Despite that, it is usually cool as a cucumber; it only warms up when I’m gaming.

It’s not bad, but it’s not amazing either

Battery life is slightly improved, but sadly, it’s not the 18 hours Apple promised. The MacBook Air can usually cover a whole day’s worth of work and a bit more which is around 11 to 13 hours. It’s good enough, but those who prefer a longer battery life may want to consider the
MacBook Pro
 instead. Even with a 30W adapter, you will need over two hours to get it to a full charge.

Verdict: It’s time to switch to the MacBook Air M1

The MacBook Air isn’t cheap; that’s a known fact. However, it is the cheapest MacBook you can get and it offers powerful performance that surpasses many Intel-powered laptops.

If you’re wondering whether it’s worth to switch from older MacBook Air models to this new M1-powered beast, my answer is go for it and don’t look back, because I didn’t and I’m loving it.

The Good

Bright display

Balanced audio

Good mic quality

Fast performance

Lightweight

Super quiet

The Not So Good

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MacBook Pro 15-inch (2017, Radeon Pro 555) Review

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The MacBook Pro 15-inch is Apple’s most expensive notebook ever made, but what happens when you get it RM2000 off its retail price for the base configuration? Let’s take a look what’s cool and what’s not.

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16-inch MacBook Pro gets new AMD option; starting price at RM14,999

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Apple just released a new graphics option for its 16-inch
MacBook Pro
, the brand new AMD Radeon Pro 5600M GPU with integrated HBM2 memory.

New AMD graphics option for faster performance

TechCrunch
 reported that the
16-inch laptop
 will be 75% faster in graphics performance as compared to the Radeon Pro 5500M. The 16-inch MacBook Pro will also have up to 3.5x faster performance than the previous-ten 15-inch MacBook Pro; this makes it a better choice for pro consumers who need high processing power in video editing and 3D rendering.

Price (16-inch MacBook Pro with AMD Radeon Pro 5600M)

The base model for the 16-inch laptop is currently priced at RM12,199, but if you choose to get the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with 8GB of HBM2 memory, you’ll need to spurge another RM2,800 — yes, it’s that pricey.

New SSD kits for Mac Pro

On a side note, Apple also added SSD kits that can be purchased to be installed on your own in your
Mac Pro
. Each SSD kit comes in two models with the following options: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 8TB.

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MacBook Pro notch is a ‘Smart Way’ to give users more space for content

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The new MacBook Pros are no doubt incredibly powerful machines that brought back some necessary features, but the notch on the thinner bezel display is one thing that fans have least expected and has been criticized for being unnecessary, as it doesn’t come with the iPhone’s Face ID sensors.

However, Apple doesn’t think it is a bad idea.

Shruti Haldea, a manager for the Mac product line, said in an interview on iJustine’s Same Brain podcast, that the notch is a “smart way” for the Mac as it moves the macOS menu bar out of the way and gives users more space for viewing content. Here’s what Haldea said in the interview:

What we’ve done is we’ve actually made the display taller. Like on the 16-inch notebook, you still have a 16.0 active area on the diagonal in that 16:10-inch window, and we just grew the display up from there and put the menu bar up there. We just kind of moved it up and out of the way. So it’s a really smart way to give you more space for your content, and when you’re in full-screen mode, you have that 16:10 window, and it looks great. It’s seamless.

According to an early hands on video of the new MacBook Pro, Apple seem to have done some software tricks on macOS to conceal the notch by placing a black bar when users are using an app in full screen, though it is unclear if other Mac apps will be updated to support this, full screen video playback shouldn’t be affected by the notch like you get on iPhones, but the notch is nevertheless noticeable most of the time throughout the usage.

While the quote from Haldea is a brilliant PR response, the decision of having a notch on a slim bezel display still doesn’t explain why Apple can’t have a notchless screen on the MacBook Pros, as with the Dell XPS 15 pictured above, it also comes with a relatively slim bezel and Dell has even managed to fit in a webcam despite being a subpar 720p resolution.

Source:
Same Brain
, via
Macrumors

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Upcoming MacBook Pro could sport a drop-notch display

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The upcoming
Apple Event
 happening at 1am tomorrow will likely bring forth the brand’s newest lineup of MacBook Pro laptops; according to
reports
, at least one of them will sport a display that has a waterdrop-notch that houses the webcam.

We typically see this design implementation on the iPhone, and the renders shown by these reports suggest that the new MacBook Pros will adopt the same kind of module.

However, it looks the laptop will only ship with one lens, meaning the notch is kept at a minimal size. On top of that, the implementation allows Apple to offer more screen real estate and thinner bezels.

As we already know, these new laptops will come with mini-LED displays which offer finer backlight zones, better colour, and a whopping 1,000nits of brightness.

What’s even more interesting is that one of the MacBook Pro models being launched will pack a 120Hz panel too. This would be great for browsing social media and websites.

Under the hood is purportedly either an
M1 Pro
 and M1 Max CPUs instead of the previously speculated M1X chips. We expect the chips to provide more power than the M1 thanks to its 8-performance core setup that populate a 10-core architecture.

These are just rumours for now, but we won’t have to wait for long before the launch of the devices; you can watch the Apple Event livestream via their website
here
.

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Upcoming Apple MacBook update will extend your battery lifespan

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The upcoming macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update will reportedly come with a feature called battery health management, which will essentially help prolong the lifespan of your battery.

The feature monitors your battery health, and examines your charging patterns – taking into account heat levels, and making changes to slow down the chemical aging of your MacBook’s lithium-ion battery.

To go into a little more, if enabled, the feature doesn’t allow your battery to be fully charged in certain cases – constantly having your batteries at a full charge can put strain on the pack and degrade its lifespan. However, if you prefer to have your laptop at full charge anyways, the feature can be turned off. The caveat is that only devices with a Thunderbolt 3 connection will be able to utilize this feature – but that also means any MacBook since the 2016 MacBook Pro

We’ve seen a similar feature like this on Dell laptops as well with their Dell Power Manager, which essentially serves to prolong battery life too. So, we’re not getting too excited for Apple’s battery health management update is still going to make many MacBook owners happy.

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