Boost and 11street partners up to offer users a smooth and easy online shopping experience

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Boost and 11street have joined forces to bring cashless payment to the e-commerce platform, making Boost the first e-wallet company to offer their services to an online shopping platform. It offers the ease of payment and security via mobile payments and web payments via QR code and pin entry on 11street.

Boost has designed a section in the app to simplify the online checkout process on 11street. Users will not need to manually input payment and shipping information and it also rewards users by allowing them to enjoy instant shake rewards after each payment. 11street also made changes to their platform by allowing Boost users to shop on their platform within the app. To celebrate this partnership, they are offering Boosted Daily Deals on exclusive items from 28 September onwards. Deals include Smart TVs, mobile phones, speakers, power banks and more. Deals will be refreshed every day, but users are limited to one unit for each deal. Lastly, customers can download the free shipping coupon each month for purchases worth RM30 and above.

Other than that, they are also launching a Win A Car campaign, where customers can win prizes up to RM86,000, including 11street vouchers, game consoles, mobile phones and the grand prize of a new Myvi. From 28 to 30 September, customers who shop on 11street and pay with their Boost app with a minimum purchase of RM40 will be in the running to win these prizes.

Both the Boost and 11street app can be downloaded for free from the Play Store or App Store depending on your device.

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Boost tops up e-Tunai Rakyat initiative with more deals, cashbacks and rewards up to RM8,888

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The government’s e-Tunai Rakyat initiative has already begun yesterday and Boost is taking a step further by offering more rewards to users who claim the RM30 through their app.

To claim your RM30, you’ll need to verify your accounts by taking a picture of your IC and also taking a selfie. The eligibility check will then be performed by JPN and LHDN, but here’s the good part — even if you’re not eligible for e-Tunai Rakyat, Boost will still offer one surprise Shake Reward as long as you’ve submitted your claims. This will get you a chance to win up to RM8,888.

In addition, brands partnering with Boost will also be offering various kinds of deals that will help you save up to RM1,888. These brands include Celcom, KK Mart, Pizza Hut, KFC, Starbucks, Tealive and more. You can get vouchers, bundles and also cashbacks.

If you have friends and family who aren’t Boost users yet, you can also earn RM3 each time someone uses your referral code, with the fifth person earning you RM6. There’s no limit so the more your referral code is used, the more you’ll earn.

Boost also started the Boost Ang Pow Challenge that lets you receive two Ang Pows daily when you share at least one Ang Pow with a non-Boost user or a Boost user who hasn’t played the challenge. This is only applicable to those who have submitted their e-Tunai Rakyat claim.

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Boost is giving away Ang Pows in conjunction with Chinese New Year

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Boost, the app-based electronic wallet has made it easy to pay, send, request and store money from a smartphone, and now they are working hard to meet today’s lifestyle to offer a rewarding digital experience to all smartphone users.

Thanks to hard work, Boost is now the leading e-wallet service in the fintech market which its functions and partnerships with the youth segment and consumers to merchants that run food trucks, hawker stalls and various other merchants in the entertainment, transportation, online shopping and bookstores as examples.

In conjunction with Chinese New Year, Boost is launching their “Paint The Town Red” campaign where red QE codes will appear at all online and offline partner merchants nationwide which users can use with their smartphones.

Boost will also introduce new features that will have raining Ang Pows in the app from 30 January until 28 February 2018. To get the Ang Pow users have to the following:

Pay with Boost at physical outlets and online stores

Purchase digital vouchers, prepaid top-up and pay Celcom postpaid bill

Join the Share and Get Ang Pow game

Other promotions will be coming in the near future, so keep the app updated as they will be announcing these promotions on the app.

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Get your RM30 from Boost, TnG eWallet and Grab via the e-Tunai Rakyat initiative

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During the Budget 2020 announcement, we have already heard the mention of an incentive to promote the adoption of e-wallet in Malaysia. Now, the Ministry of Finance Malaysia has confirmed that the government will be giving a one-off digital stimulus through three e-wallet service providers — Touch ’n Go eWallet, Grab and Boost.

“Through e-Tunai Rakyat, Malaysians 18 years of age and above and earning less than RM100,000 annually are eligible to receive RM30 each that can be spent on goods and services available through the participating e-wallet service providers of their choice,” said the ministry in a press release. The e-Tunai Rakyat initiative will be launching from January 15, 2020 to March 14, 2020.

Both
Grab
 and
Touch ’n Go eWallet
 have already released their own press releases regarding the initiative. Grab revealed that “the government will be giving RM30 to all eligible Malaysians, which can be claimed from one of the participating wallets.” This should mean you can only get the RM30 incentive once from the e-wallet of your choice, so if you’ve claimed the incentive from Grab then you won’t be able to do claim again through Touch ’n Go eWallet and Boost.

If you’re not an existing Touch ’n Go eWallet user, you’ll have to register for an account and complete the Account Verification process which will require a snapshot of your IC, a selfie and several other details — the same goes for Grab. For Boost, you’ll have to also upgrade your account to Premium.

While Grab mentioned that the incentive is non-transferrable and cannot be withdrawn, Touch ’n Go eWallet did not mention anything regarding that matter.

“We are in full support of the Government’s initiatives to spur a digital economy and we want to ensure that no Malaysian is left behind as the country powers towards becoming a fully digital economy,“ said TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd. CEO, Ignatius Ong.

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Boost introduces new key features to their e-wallet app

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Boost has updated their e-wallet app with a whole lot of new features. They are introducing new key features that will allow users to give back to society.

One of the new features comes in the form of paying for parking. Users will not need to hunt for a parking ticket anymore as the app will allow you to pay for parking in most major streets around Klang Valley and users can also pay for utility bills with Telekom Malaysia, Astro and Syabas.

Another key feature they have added is the ability to send Duit Raya to your loved ones and take part in their Duit Raya Challange. Not forgetting the World Cup fever, Boost also introduced the Boost Cup 2018. Users can watch play and win through the app, users can also guess the winner of each match and stand a chance to win RM90,000 cash prizes in their Boost Wallet.

The Boost app is free to download on both iOS and Android, so if you fancy your self some cash download it and start guessing who is going to win the next football match.

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Boost partners with McDelivery and Lazada to offer cashback and voucher

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Boost has started partnering with brands like McDelivery and Lazada to promote a cashless lifestyle – the e-wallet provider also wants to encourage SMEs to adopt a cashless sytem.

Boost and Lazada offer vouchers during the month of February

For consumers, Boost is offering a RM11 voucher that can be used on Lazada’s app – it’s only available for today (February 18). You just need to pay with Boost when shopping on
Lazada
 with a minimum spending of RM100 and use the code “ADDTOCART” – note that this is only available to the first 100 users. Fret not, if you’ve missed out on being the early birds, you can also get RM5 off when you spend a minimum of RM50 from February 19 to February 28, 2021.

Enjoy McDelivery with RM5 cashbacks!

Apart from that, Boost is also teaming up with
McDelivery
 so you can enjoy a RM5 cashback when you pay for your McDonald’s orders using Boost. This promotion is valid for the whole month of February and you just need to spend a minimum of RM25.

Stand a chance to win a Proton X50 Executive!

For merchants, Boost is offering a campaign with prizes worth up to RM450,000 including the Proton X50 Executive and weekly RM888 cash prizes to 30 winners each week. In the future, Boost will be introducing DuitNow ecosystem to users, but that will take at least another month or two.

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Boost partners with Watsons, offering extra 8x Watsons points to Watsons members

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Cashless payment is growing rapidly in Malaysia with many e-wallet apps offering discounts and deals, and one of the e-wallet apps that is increasingly popular in Malaysia is the Boost app.

Now the e-wallet app collaborates with Watsons so that Watsons customers can also enjoy cashless payment through all Watsons outlets in Malaysia. In addition to that, the Watsons online store will also offer Boost as a payment option, so Boost users can get cash back when they use their e-wallet.

In conjunction with Chinese New Year, Boost and Watsons also decided to increase the loyalty point rewards for customers from 15 January to 4 March 2019. Watsons members who shop with Boost at Watsons online and offline store during this period will earn extra 8 times Watsons points.

Image credit: Boost

Boost is not only available in Watsons, but also applicable at places such as night markets, food trucks, F&B outlets, cinemas and other online shopping platforms. Its presence have grown progressively over the years, and it now offers services ranging from buying prepaid top-ups and digital vouchers to getting unique split-bills feature and free cash transfers.

Boost users can also discover shops and restaurants nearby that supports Boost e-wallet by clicking on “Tap to see where to shop” at the homepage of the app. The app allows cashless payment for parking, transport, food delivery, movie tickets and even donation to different charities.

The Boost app is available for both iOS and Android devices and you can sign up for Watsons memberships at their outlets to enjoy the loyalty point rewards.

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Boost and UTM join forces to bring the first Cashless Campus in Malaysia

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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has taken the first step forward in the cashless world thanks to the collaboration with Boost, an app-based innovative mobile wallet. Thanks to this partnership, all 25,000 UTM students and faculty members across the campus will be able to use their mobile phones as a single mode of payment in all campus purchases.

Being the forefront of engineering and technological knowledge, UTM is breaking grounds yet again to by going cashless and will pave the way for Malaysia to become a cashless country. Boost users can pay for purchases at selected merchants at both physical and online merchants without the need of cash or card payments. Boost is not only limited to UTM, it works from weekly Pasar Malam to popular food trucks and even well-loved food courts that support the service. The service provides a hassle-free option for those of you that don’t want to carry bundles of cash when you are out and about. Boost has taken into account user experience and built the app around that key importance.

For you are interested in the app, it is available for both Android and iOS at their respective app stores. More information on the service can be found at their
official website
 or follow Boost on
Facebook
 and
Instagram
.

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Boost Your Education with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021

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Are you an educator or student looking to enhance your productivity?

Look no further than Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021! This powerful software suite is tailor-made to meet the needs of modern educational institutions, teachers, and students, revolutionizing the way you learn and work.

Unlock Your Teaching Potential with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021

With Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021, teachers can take their teaching to the next level by utilizing classic Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Whether you’re adapting to a hybrid teaching mode or engaging students in a traditional classroom, this software is your ultimate ally.

Create captivating presentations, craft informative documents, and develop interactive spreadsheets that will leave a lasting impact on your students.

Collaborate Effortlessly with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021

Forget about attaching documents in e-mails then sending to teammates to make changes, because Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 comes with game changing collaboration features that allows your team to work more efficiently, here are some of them:

Co-author Documents

Say goodbye to the hassle of sending additional notes and e-mails. With real-time co-authoring, you can seamlessly collaborate with others on the same document.

Everyone stays in the loop, effortlessly updated whenever a file is modified. Working together has never been easier!

Better Collaboration with Modern Comments

Take control of your co-authoring experience with the convenience of modern comments. Send comments to your collaborators at your own pace, ensuring productivity and fostering effective collaboration.

Experience a consistent commenting across Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, streamlining your workflow.

Save Your Changes as They Happen

No more worries about losing your progress! Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 automatically saves your files to OneDrive or SharePoint Online, ensuring that all your updates are preserved. Embrace peace of mind and focus on what truly matters—your work.

Limited Time Offer from iTworld

Take advantage of the unbeatable promotion from iTworld!
! Get your hands on Microsoft Office Home
&
Student 2021 at an incredible price of RM344, down from the usual price of RM529.

In addition, take advantage of their convenient 0% instalment plan, which allows you to own this amazing productivity software suite from RM86/month with 4-month GrabPay PayLater, or RM114.67/month with 3-month instalment on Atome, myIOU and Latitude Pay.

Ready to transform your educational journey? Visit the iTworld website or head to your nearest iTworld retail store today! Don’t miss out on this fantastic offer – revolutionize the way you learn and achieve academic excellence with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021.

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www.itworld.com.my

iTworld retail stores:
www.itworld.com.my/about-us

Hurry! This offer is valid until May 31st, 2023. Terms and conditions apply.

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Boost’s new features called BoostUP, CashUp and UnionPay QR offer bigger rewards and higher cashbacks

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Boost has introduced three new features called BoostUP, CashUp and UnionPay QR — offering a more seamless cashless experience while greatly rewarding its users.

While Boost’s Shake Rewards has been a well-loved feature among its users, the company has decided to upgrade it to BoostUP from November 1 onwards. BoostUP will takeover as the reward programme that will let users earn coins and Shake rewards, but this time BoostUP will offer greater rewards including a romantic getaway at Pangkor Laut Resort, the latest iPhone 11 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10, or even a Mediterranean cruise. You can either shake to get extra coins and cashbacks or use your coins to redeem prizes. Boost also has a tier system for the new reward programme so that users get more rewards as they advance to a higher tier.

On the other hand, CashUp is created for online shoppers who love to shop online locally or internationally with brands like AirAsia, Shopee, JD Sports, Sephora and more. With this feature, users can earn up to 13.5% cashback and also track the cash back earned via the CashUp page in the app. This feature will start from the second week of November.

Last but not least, Boost has brought its game to the next level by launching the UnionPay QR payment service. Boost will begin the service with about 125,000 merchants nationwide and will expand up to 11 miilion merchants across 31 countries in the future. Users can use the service to shop with UPI merchants any airport in Malaysia, and if a minimum of RM300 is spent, there will be an instant cash back of RM30. From November up till the end of December 2019, users will also earn a RM3 cash back when they activate the UnionPay QR payment service.

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Bop.fm imports music playlists from various music streaming services

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There’s a plethora of music streaming services out there, you might probably have a few accounts out there and will have to access different apps to listen the stream that you want, Bop.fm is here to save your day by allowing you to import music playlists from popular music streaming sources which currently includes Spotify, Rdio, Beats Music, SoundCloud and YouTube at this time of writing, while playlist import only supports Spotify and Rdio at this time, we find this free service to be extremely useful as we no longer need to access these services separately. If you are looking to combine your playlists and music in one account, hit up the source link down below and sign up now.

Our next wanted feature from this service – a smartphone app, please make it happen! Do also note that this service is still in its beta stage and you may experience some glitches along the way.

Source:
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Via:
Engadget


Borderlands 3 is official and its set to feature over 1 billion weapons

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Last generation’s console cycle was blessed with a quirky series called Borderlands. The original as well as its sequel were both introduced within three years of each other. When the current generation of consoles hit, Gearbox Software and 2K Games released Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. As the name suggests, that game isn’t a proper sequel to the first two games as it took place prior to the events in Borderlands 2.

Fans of the series had asked for the third installment and had to wait patiently for years. After many DLCs an offshoot Telltale Borderlands later, we finally have Borderlands 3 in the horizons.

Developers Gearbox Software have released a teaser trailer as well as a gameplay trailer confirming several recurring characters to appear in the third installment. One figure that caught the attention of fans was an all-grown-up Tiny Tina, who’s involvement in Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel had players in stitches thanks to her quirky personality.

The gameplay trailer showcases improvements to the series’ signature comic book-style (not cel-shaded as confirmed by the developers) graphics. We could see a more expansive world that appears to be far more detailed than in older iterations of the game.

On top of that, the trailer also claims that there will be over one billion weapons to pick from – all of which are available as loot drops or at weapon stations.

No official release date has been announced yet but PC Gamer says that we can expect Borderlands 3 to hit store shelves before September this year.


Bosch AeroTwin Wiper Review: Great, Silent Wiping Performance

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As much as most of us love our rides like as if it were our wives, wipers are one thing that most of us don’t really care a lot as they merely perform two important tasks – to wipe dirt of the windscreen and keep driving vision clear during a heavy rainpour, it has never occurred to me that I should invest in a good pair of wiper blades. Bosch’s AeroTwin wiper happens to be one product worth mentioning, not only it is a pair of expensive wipers, but it delivers performance that I find it worth for what it is priced at.

Bosch sells the AeroTwin Wiper Blade in two variants depending on your car’s wiper clip, the AeroTwin Plus in particular, is made for luxury car makes such as Mercedes and BMWs. The wiper blades come in two separate boxes, it is pretty flexible as you can choose the length you want instead of having both blades included in a single packaging, or if any of the wipers are having issues, you can simply just buy a pair to replace it.

The AeroTwin Wipers are made for a full windscreen wiping coverage, this is all thanks to the custom contoured EVODIUM steel vetebra made to fit any windscreen curvatures. In addition, the wipers have a uniform contact pressure that spreads wear evenly, and Bosch has added a compound on to the rubbers with graphite coating that make the blades last up to three years.

Installation of the AeroTwin Wiper blades can be new for some, and Bosch has been kind enough to provide a set of instructions on the box, all you simply need to do is to lift up the cap that hides away the wiper adapter, position it properly and slide it carefully to your car’s wiper clip until you hear a very assuring “click” sound, and you are all set.

It was a great time to test out the wiper’s performance at this point of time, as the city of Kuala Lumpur has been raining very frequently. Coming from a silicon wiper user’s point of view, the Bosch AeroTwin wiper is decent in wiping performance, its full windscreen coverage works as advertised but what I like the most is how silent it is when it cleans my windscreen, especially when it comes to wiping away heavy pour of rain, the wipers clears my driving vision effortlessly.

At the end of the day, the Bosch’s AeroTwin wiper’s retail price is one thing that might actually get you considering to spend on it, as a single pair of the wiper blade will cost you from RM63.60, pair up with the second pair you are going to pay more than RM100 for a pair of wiper blades, hence it really depends on how crucial wiping performance is to you in the case of bad weather conditions, but we have absolutely no problems in recommending this product if you want to stay safe driving in the rain with a clear vision, along with Bosch’s claim of it being able to last up to three years of service, it seems that the Bosch AeroTwin wipers aren’t expensive after all.

To purchase the Bosch AeroTwin and AeroTwin Plus wipers, you can visit the
Bosch Malaysia Official Lazada Store
.

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Bose Sleepbuds II: Earbuds that help you sleep

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Bose has a pair of wireless earbuds that could help users sleep, but it was discontinued awhile back. Now, the company is ready to make a comeback with its next earbuds — the Sleepbuds II.

Sleepbuds II doesn’t play “music”

The Sleepbuds II are nothing like your typical
earbuds
; instead of playing your preferred choice of music, it plays different sound tracks that cover up noises that can interrupt your sleeping time. You’ll need to the Bose Sleep app to play the sound tracks — no subscription needed.

The earbuds themselves are lightweight, comfortable and can passively block noise. Bose claims that the eartips are designed specifically to fit well in the ears no matter how much you toss and turn, plus you’ll get three sizes to cater to different ears.

Improved battery that can last you throughout the night

To strengthen its claims, Bose also provided a
sleep study
 that proved Sleepbuds II has helped participants sleep easier without interruptions and sleep better. Users can also get up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, so there’s no need to worry about the earbuds running out of juice in the middle of the night.

The Bose Sleepbuds II can be pre-ordered at the price of $249.95 — that’s $0.95 more expensive than the
AirPods Pro
. In Malaysia, it’ll cost slightly higher than RM1,099 — a hefty price to pay for a pair of earbuds that can’t play music other than the ones in its own app.

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Bose will be bringing the QuietComfort and SoundSport series of headphones to Malaysia

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Bose is having a busy week as the company has just unveiled two different classes of headphones. The first is the QuietComfort 35 noise-control related headphones, while the second class is the SoundSport and SoundSport Pulse exercise-centric headphones.

First off, the QuietComfort 35. As the “Quiet” moniker reveals, these headphones are designed with noise cancellation in mind. The QuietComfort 35 is a pair of around-ear headphones that sports microphones inside and outside the earcups. THese microphones senses, measures and sends unwanted sounds to two proprietary digital electronic chips, which respond with a precise, equal and opposite signal in less than a fraction of a millisecond, allowing the headphones to filter out the background noise in an instant. Other features of the QuietComfort includes a 20 hour battery life, as well as a custom-engineered Bluetooth system for a strong and consistent connection anywhere. The QuiteComfort 35 will be made available on the 16th of July and will retail for RM 1,890.

Moving on, we have the SoundSport and SoundSport Pulse headphones. Designed for those who like working out, the SoundSport series of in-ear headphones are made to resist water and sweat, while being able to provide a powerful audio performance. Unique to the SoundSport Pulse is a built-in heart rate monitor which is compatible with various fitness apps such as Runkeeper, Endomondo, and many more. Both the SoundSport and SoundSport Pulse will be launched at a later date.

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Bose’s AR glasses will give you an audio AR experience rather than visual

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At SXSW, Bose unveiled a prototype AR smartglasses which is rather surprising as the company is an audio company, but the glasses do not stray far from their roots as it is said to add an audible layer of information and experiences to what you see rather than displaying information for the user.

The glasses work in a way where it will recognize what you are looking at and use audio to augment it. One example that was explained was that when you are looking at a historical monument, the company said that you might hear a speech from a famous person, or sounds that mimic the historical event. If you look at the sky, the glasses could let you know what the weather forecast is like. The company is taking it one step further by developing an AR platform that will bring it to other wearables and it can seamlessly be built into headphones, eyewear, helmets and more, without compromising their existing functionality.

Like all prototypes, there is no confirmed release date, pricing or whether it will release to the public, but it does offer a different approach to the AR experience by prioritising audio over visual.

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Breaking: Sony Xperia XZ Pro to Feature 18:9 Display

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Since Sony has been struggling to make a mark in the smartphone scene in recent years, the Xperia XZ Pro may just up the game for them, especially when it’s been rumoured to have an 18:9 display too.

This new information was spotted through a filing on HTML Benchmark. There is a display resolution that is listed as 424 x 848, which would be very highly unlikely that it will be the actual resolution of the display. But the numbers reflect a 2:1 ratio, hinting the possibility of the 18:9 ratio display.

There have been reports suggesting that the phone will be featuring a Snapdragon 845 processor, a 5.7-inch 4K OLED display, and a dual camera setup for the main camera array.

It seems certain that the Xperia XZ Pro will be making waves at the MWC this year, so we will definitely keep an eye out for that.

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Brightstar Malaysia brings in the Avvio L660S

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After teasing the phone on their
Facebook page
, Brightstar Malaysia has finally come clean, revealing that they will be bringing in the Avvio L660S to the Malaysian market.

Crafted with ergonomics which fits right in your hand, the Avvio L660S is both slim and lightweight, conveniently designed for one handed use and comes with Iron Gray and Gold colours.

The specifications of the L660S puts it firmly on the entry level range, as the phone uses a 64-bit Quad-core 1.0GHz Mediatek processor and 1GB of RAM. It comes with 8GB of built-in storage, which is expandable to up to 32GB via microSD cards. As for the camera, the Avvio L660S comes with a 5MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera. The Avvio L660S has dual SIM and 4G LTE support.

Avvio will also be offering an exclusive warranty and after-sales package with the L660S. The L660S will come with an 18 month warranty period in Malaysia. Should your phone have a manufacturing defect, you can do a one-to-one exchange within 24 hours at any Avvio Assist Centres & Swap Centres.

The Avvio L660S is now available at authorized Brightstar resellers and dealers. It retails for RM 479.

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British E-commerce site is accepting pre-orders for the Sony Xperia XZ3 with a price of RM4000

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The price and full specs of the Sony Xperia XZ3 has been published by a British e-commerce store and the page even allows you to pre-order the phone.

However, the listing for the phone looks slightly off as the specs listed by the website does not equate to the specs that were mentioned in the rumours and leaks. A listing on GFXBench stats that the phone will come with a QHD+ Screen with resolutions of 1440 x 2880 and a 5.9-inch screen. The British e-commerce site, on the other hand, listed the phone as a 5.7-inch 1080 x 2160 resolution screen which is the specs on the XZ2 phone. In addition to that, they listed the cameras as a 19MP+12MP sensors which might be true as a leak has mentioned that the phone will come with the same cameras on the Xperia XZ2 Premium and a larger 3,240mAh battery.

The price stated on the website for the phone is 849 Euros (RM4005.12) which is a huge increase from the XZ2 when it released. We know that the specs listed on the site have to be taken with a grain of salt, but could the price of the phone be accurate, as we have known Sony does price their phone the same as other major flagship phones. We will only know when they unveil the phone during IFA 2018 which is happening on September 2018.

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Budget entry-level Galaxy J1 Mini announced

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Smartphone manufacturers have been trying hard to ensure they are able to appeal and reach consumers of all classes, and Samsung is no different. Samsung has announced the Galaxy J1 Mini for its market in the Philippines, a device sporting what may seem like very low-end specs under the hood.

For starters, the Galaxy J1 Mini features a lacksture 4-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480 x 800. It sports a 5MP rear camera and a lowly VGA front facing camera, a real turn off for selfie lovers. Under the hood lies an undisclosed quad core processor as stated on the website, and 0.75GB of RAM which is way under-par compared to smartphones of this age. the J1 Mini has 8GB of internal storage expandable via micro SD. All of these are powered by a 1,500mAh battery, which isn’t much of a surprise.

At least the J1 Mini isn’t running on Android Kit Kat, it has Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI which might weigh the phone’s performance down by a fair bit. The pricing of this handset isn’t available just yet. What do you think about this entry level smartphone by Samsung? For me, I’d rather use a feature phone. Till then, stay tuned!

Source:
Samsung

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Budget Lenovo TAB3 series launched

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Lenovo has announced a new line of affordable Android tablets, the TAB3 series. Hinted from its name, the TAB3 is a lineup of three tablets with screens sizes of 7 inches, 8 inches and 10 inches respectively.

The Lenovo TAB3 7 and TAB3 8 are family centric. According to the company, the two models are engineered for the family. Both the TAB3 7 and 8 are similarly spec-ed. Featuring a quad core MediaTek processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage which is expandable via micro SD with a lowly 5MP and 2MP rear and front facing camera. Both these tablets have a kids mode preloaded, with safe web browsing features and an option for parents to restrict tablet usage times. Another feature is the IP52 rating which makes the tablets resistant against spills. Bothe the TAB3 7 and 8 come with WiFi and LTE variants.

The 10 inch model of the TAB3 is aimed at business, hence its also known as the TAB3 10 Business. The TAB3 10 has both hardware and software optimized for business use, according to Lenovo. Packed in the tablet is Android for Work, preloaded with Android for Work, Google Play for Work and a Kiosk Mode that turns the TAB3 10 into a interactive kiosk. Also, an IP52 rating and a Gorilla Glass 3 protected full HD IPS display. The TAB3 10 comes with 2GB of RAM, alongside an LTE variant and a 3GB RAM LTE variant at a higher price.

The TAB3 series by Lenovo will be available later in June this year. Let us know your thoughts!

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Budget Portable Speakers Review

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Upgrade your notebook sound

Modern notebooks makers are constantly seeking to reduce thickness and weight, expand keyboard and trackpad surface area
etc.
 As such, speakers are usually relegated to a downward-firing position, which is not ideal.

Put on a pair of
headphones
 or earphones, and you can tell that notebook speakers are not the least musical. They seem to lack a certain punch in dynamic songs, are thin and doesn’t bring a sense of atmosphere in vocal ballads, and lack stereo separation and depth in any instrumental-based music.

To solve this issue, while keeping to portability — who wants to lug around 2kg speakers? — the mini-speaker category was born. This was made ubiquitous in the form of X-mini capsule speakers in 2006.

In the same sense, the portable speakers we are looking at today serve as upgrades to notebook sound. However, they fill a very special category of ultra-budget speakers. The X-Mini starts at RM250 a pair, where all of these speakers cost less than RM50.

With this context in mind, let’s start with the features of these speakers…

Edifier M1250

Slightly angled panels with no padded feet

USB-powered with 3.5mm plug

About 550g total

Measures 7cm x 17cm x 10cm (WxHxD) per speaker

On-off switch, 3.5mm headphone port, volume knob on right speaker panel

RM42

SonicGear Quatro 2

Angled panels with padded feet

USB-powered with 3.5mm plug

About 400g total

Measures 10cm x 19cm x 11cm (WxHxD) per speaker

In-line wired volume control

RM25

Logitech
Z120

Slightly angled panels with padded feet

USB-powered with 3.5mm plug

About 550g total

Measures 8.5cm x 11cm x 8.5cm (WxHxD) per speaker

Volume knob on right speaker panel

Cable organizer
 behind right speaker

RM49

Divoom Iris-02

Very slightly angled panels with padded feet

USB-powered with 3.5mm plug

About 500g total

Measures 6.9cm x 6.5cm x 8.5cm (WxHxD) per speaker

Volume knob on top of right speaker

RM31

Genius SP-A110

Slightly angled panels with no padded feet

230V AC with 3.5mm plug

About 550g total

Measures 7cm x 15cm x 6.5cm (WxHxD) per speaker

Volume knob on right speaker panel

RM49

External Features

Connectivity

Most of these speakers are USB-powered, except for the Genius SP-A110. This makes them ideal companions to laptops and they can be additionally powered with power banks.

All the speakers get input via standard 3.5mm plugs, and being budget speakers, none of them have Bluetooth connectivity, radio, or USB/SD support.

Portability

In terms of true portability, the Divoom Iris-02 and SonicGear Quatro 2
stand
 out as they’re both square-ish. That makes it easier to stow them away neatly.

The Logitech
Z120
 comes in next with a relatively small but irregular footprint, and with a cable-organizer to keep those messy cables from tangling in your bag.

The Genius SP-A110 and Edifier M1250 are the largest of the bunch, with long rectangular bodies and long cables that could tangle up easily.

Build Quality

The Logitech
Z120
 stands out among the rest with a solid build quality that feels like it can take a beating. No creaks or flex can be felt even if you press down hard on it’s body.

The Genius SP-A110 and Edifier M1250 comes up next, with simple bodies, and no creaking and flexing, but their enclosures feel slightly hollow and thin.

The Divoom Iris-02 and SonicGear Quatro 2 end up bottom with slightly creaky enclosures. They’re not objectively bad — they’re considered good, just not as good as the others.

Setup

The Edifier M1250 has the best setup and accessibility owing to the convenient on-off switch, audio pass-through output, and big volume knob on the front panel of the right speaker.

The Logitech
Z120
 comes up next with an accessible volume knob that also serves as an on-off switch, and really sticky rubber pads that prevent the speakers from moving around.

The Divoom Iris-02 and Quatro 2 are tied next but in different ways. The Iris-02 has a top-facing volume pad, but it’s vertical angle is not ideal for desktop listening. The Quatro 2 has a great vertical angle, the best amongst all the speakers here, but the wired inline volume control is not as elegant as the others.

The Genius SP-A110 is the bottom owing to it’s combination of really slippery feet, tall body, and thick and stubborn
power cable
. It has fallen over multiple times, and it’s hard to get it to stay in a spot. Frustrating to say the least.

Aesthetics

The Logitech
Z120
 comes out on top with it’s smooth, elegant matte white surface. It’s subtly curved unibody also catches the eye compared to the other speakers. The fit and finish of the Z120 is top notch, with nothing out of place.

The Divoom Iris-02 follows with a simple, glossy body (which unfortunately is a fingerprint magnet). The fit and finish is great.

The SonicGear Quatro 2 is next with it’s handsome, pseudo-brushed-aluminium exterior. It also has a splash of colour to make your desk just that slight bit more vibrant. The fit and finish is good, but with many more visible plastic joints than the Z120 and Iris-02.

The Genius SP-A110 and Edifier M1250 are tied for the bottom. The Genius maintains a simple and boring design. The Edifier M1250 looks functional, but complex for a small speaker with a cluttered front panel and weird looking feet.

Sound

Hissing, Pops and Noise

All the units have no issue with background noise or hissing.

The units without an on-off switch (Divoom Iris-02, SonicGear Quatro 2) have the characteristic pop when you plug them into a power source even at lowest volume level.

Maximum Volume

The SonicGear Quatro 2
stand
 out as being capable of going the loudest, capable of filling up a room, and doing permanent hearing damage if you listen to it at an arm’s length. However, it sounds slightly shrill and distorted at maximum volume.

The Divoom Iris-02 is close second, and also sounds slightly shrill at maximum volume.

The Logitech Z120 is about 75% as loud as the Iris-02 and Quatro 2, though having a better response at maximum volume level, maintaining balance between the frequencies.

The Edifier M1250 and Genius SP-A110 have similar loudness, which is slightly less than the Z120. Their sound at maximum volume remains pretty much the same with regular listening volume.

Frequency Response

A few sine-wave sweeps from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz were done, and these were my perceptions of the speaker’s responses.

Logitech Z120 has a slight V-shaped sound with bass-lower mid and treble emphasis. Starts around 120 Hz to 14,000 Hz.

SonicGear Quatro 2 has a V-shaped sound, and has more emphasis on parts of bass and treble than the Logitech Z120. Starts around 130 Hz to 13,000 Hz.

Divoom Iris-02 has a balanced sound with a gentle roll off in the bass and treble. Starts around 100 Hz to 13,000 Hz.

Edifier M1250 has a mid-centric sound with heavy roll offs in the bass and highs. Starts around 300 Hz to 12,000 Hz.

Genius SP-A110 has an uneven frequency response, with a long roll off in the bass and treble, and peaks at 400Hz and parts of the upper mid-range and treble. Starts around 100 Hz to 12,000 Hz.

Sound Quality

The speakers were placed in an equilateral triangle and arm’s length distance from the reviewer for ideal stereo imaging. They were connected to a
Macbook Pro Retina
 through the 3.5mm plug and powered by USB (except for the Genius SP-A110).

The OS X volume and music volume were maxed out, and the volume is controlled on the speaker to preserve maximum bit depth.

Music was downloaded and played through the Apple Music service on
iTunes
. The format for the songs are all 256 Kbps AAC, which is tested to be psychoacoustically transparent and similar to source quality.

Blank Space by Taylor Swift (Pop)

The Logitech Z120
stand
 out as having great clarity in the vocals and instruments, while maintaining a smooth treble. There’s a good amount of warmth and bass impact compared to other speakers.

The Divoom Iris-02 is close behind, with slightly better treble and vocals, but are cold sounding. The bass are more recessed and hit with less impact than the Z120.

The SonicGear Quatro 2 are great too, but are slightly harsh in the upper-mid region compared to the Z120 and Iris-02, and could be a turn-off to some with sensitive ears. If you don’t mind that, they are warmer and weightier than the Iris-02

The Edifier M1250 and Genius SP-A110 are similar sounding and are quite far behind the other 3 speakers. They sound thick, veiled and distorted, with not much bass or treble extension to talk about. Taylor Swift’s vocals sound nasal, and you can’t distinguish instruments and the background music well.

All Of Me by John Legend (R&B/Soul)

The Divoom Iris-02 performs exceptionally well with it’s vocal focused sound. John Legend’s vocals are airy and well extended, with quite decent detail compared to the other speakers. It’s one of the songs that I went “wow” as I turned it on the Iris-02.

The Logitech Z120 and SonicGear Quatro 2 sound similar here, with a slightly recessed midrange. John Legend still sounds great, just having less feeling and warmth as compared to the Iris-02.

The Genius SP-A110 sounds okay here, since the song is predominantly vocal focused.

The Edifier M1250 sounds veiled, even compared to the Genius SP-A110. It has more warmth than my Macbook speakers, but more veiled and thicker sounding at the same time.

Hotel California by Eagles, Hell Freezes Over (Rock)

Here the slight V-shaped sound of the SonicGear Quatro 2 shows it’s strength, with great stereo imaging and “bite” on the guitars. The bongos are also well portrayed and weightier compared to the other speakers (though still thin sounding).

The Divoom Iris-02 is close behind, but with a less weighty bass which doesn’t portray the bongos as well.

The Logitech Z120, while smoother, doesn’t sound as engaging or clear as the other 2 speakers. The bass is also slightly less impactful. It still does pretty well as a whole.

The Edifier M1250 and Genius SP-A110 falls flat on this song, which relies on detail and clarity in it’s introduction. On the positive side, they do sound better in the vocals compared to my Macbook’s speakers.

Grand Theft Auto IV: Soviet Connection by London Philharmonic Orchestra (Instrumental)

Again, it’s a close fight between the Logitech Z120 and SonicGear Quatro 2, with the Divoom Iris-02 close behind. The LogitechZ120 has the most balanced response, portraying the instruments with some warmth and weight. The SonicGear Quatro 2 has better bass impact, but lacks some lower-midrange and doesn’t portray the deep brass notes and textures as well. The Divoom Iris-02 lags slightly behind, with weaker bass and texture.

The Edifier M1250 sounds slightly better here, with the instruments being mid-centric. Treble and bass is still not present, but at least the sound is relatively clear.

The Genius SP-A110 is the worst with it’s compressed sound and uneven response. It’s less clear than my Macbook’s speakers.

Three Hammers by DragonForce (Metal)

The Logitech Z120 pulls ahead with great balance between the drums, electric guitars, and vocals.

The SonicGear Quatro 2 with a deeper V sound is missing out on some lower mids, which gives the song it’s atmosphere.

The Divoom Iris-02 sounds okay, but lacks engagement or atmosphere, and sounds “boring”.

The Edifier M1250 and Genius SP-A110 once again falls behind as they just don’t sound as clear or engaging as these speakers.

Common Issues

Slight channel imbalance across the frequency range, causing de-centering of the sound. Prominent if you do a frequency sweep, but not so obvious in regular listening. The stereo separation and imaging is still miles ahead of most downward-firing notebook speakers.

Early bass and treble roll off is common due to a small speaker design. In addition, complex passages are usually mushed up; the overall sound is also colder and more hollow.

Angling the speakers towards ear-level is important, and not addressed well by most of these speakers. Higher frequencies and details are likely to roll off if the speaker driver is off the ideal vertical and horizontal angle.

Conclusion

Taking into account the purpose of these speakers — being a budget, ultraportable speaker, let’s rank these speakers.

Without a doubt, the
Logitech Z120 is the overall best budget portable speaker
. Externally, it has a solid and beautiful construction, and even a thoughtful
cable organizer
 for better portability. The sound is well balanced and smooth sounding, with less emphasis on a particular genre or sound. Overall a really versatile, portable speaker. It’s priced at RM49, which is still really affordable for speakers.

The
SonicGear Quatro 2 is the best value ultra-budget portable speaker at RM25
. It’s half of the Logitech Z120 in price, but the overall construction is pretty good and comes with different colours. The inline-wired control seems cheap, but what can you say for a speaker that’s 1/10th of the X-Mini’s price… The sound is great for engaging music such as rock, alternative, and instrumentals, but it still does well for other genres such as pop or metal. It’s also the lightest and loudest speaker, and arguably best to setup since it has a great vertical angle.

The Divoom Iris-02 is an odd middle-ground between the Z120 and Quatro 2. The build quality is good, and aesthetically pleasing, but it’s less elegant than the Z120. The mid-focused sound is great for vocals and ballads, but makes it slightly less versatile than the other 2 speakers. It’s volume control looks good, but is slightly fiddly. It’s priced at RM31, which is closer to the Quatro 2 than the Z120. Take this if you prefer vocals, or like the glossy look of the Iris-02.

The Edifier M1250 isn’t recommended, as the aesthetics of the speaker looks out of place. It also doesn’t help that the sound is only average, with a lot of compression and veiling. It’s not particularly cheap also, coming at RM43.

The Genius SP-A110 is also not recommended, because it’s powered by a regular 230V adapter, which is not the ideal for portability. It’s sound is also only average, with compression and veiling. It’s also not cheap, at RM49.

That’s all for now! Let us know in the comments about your experiences, and what other audio equipment you would love us to review!

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Bully video game now available on iOS and Android

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Remember Bully? The Grand Theft Auto inspired video game in school boy and classroom style by the makers of GTA themselves, Rockstar Games. In conjunction with the title’s 10th anniversary, Rockstar Games has launched a mobile version of the video game on both iOS and Android platforms.

The game pretty much works like how mobile versions of GTA (San Andreas and Vice City) would on your handsets. It uses virtual on screen buttons, but users can decide to go with an external compatible controller if they wish to relive the gaming days from a decade ago on their smaller mobile displays. The mobile version of Bully features the full Bully storyline, with additional missions, characters, including classroom mini games. On top of that, unlockables from “Bully: Scholarship Edition” are available as well. It also has Friend Challenges, which features multiplayer turned based head-to-head classroom and arcade style mini games.

Like the mobile version of GTA, the saved files can be synced across multiple devices via the Rockstar Games Social Club, if you intend to pick up the game where you left off from another mobile device. The price tag for Bully on both iOS and Android isn’t cheap though, coming at RM29.90 and RM28.99 respectively. Would you purchase the mobile version of Bully? The Android version of the gaming title is available
here
, and the iOS counterpart
here
.

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Bundled notifications now available on Snapchat beta

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Snapchat might be suffering from the emergence of Instagram Stories, which was launched last year. But the social app has been adding features from time to time, ensuring that it maintains its stronghold of its user base. Before Christmas, Snapchat rolled out a new feature which allows group messaging on its app. A little over a week ago, a new search bar has been added for easier access. Now Snapchat has shipped a new and nifty feature, and it is available on its beta version of the app.

Based on a thread on Reddit, Snapchat beta now has bundled notifications. This means that notifications can be expanded or collapsed when there are multiple notifications from Snapchat. Users will be able to swipe to expand individual notifications from the Snapchat app. When collapsed, the sole notification allows for a much cleaner look on the notification drawer, looking at the screenshot above.

The bundled notifications feature for Snapchat beta is likely to only be available for devices running Android Nougat. It should not take long before Snapchat officially rolls out this handy new feature. What do you think?

Source:
Reddit

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Burnout Paradise Remastered will arrive on March 16 for the PS4 and Xbox

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We all knew that EA and Criterion are hard at work to remake the popular and extremely fun Burnout Paradise but we never got a confirmation on when the game will be released until today. A couple of Reddit users have spotted a retail banner that states the game will be released on March 16 for the PS4 and Xbox One.

Prior to this, we only knew that the remastered game will be releasing in Japan on the mentioned date and we expected that the game will release worldwide at a later date. Burnout Paradise is the last game in the Burnout franchise and just like the previous games, it received prases all-round from fans and newcomers for offering a huge open world and enhanced crash physics making the game very satisfying. In addition to that, they added new content that users were happy to pay for. The remastered game is said to run at 4K 60FPS on the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X and will include all previous DLC like Big Surf Island and all the special edition cars like the Delorean from Back to the Future and a Knight Rider-looking car.

Pre-orders for the game has already open and game shops like
Impulse
 are currently accepting pre-orders for the PS4 version and they have listed the game’s price as RM159. See you on the streets of Paradise City!

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Buy a Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Lite, 15 Vespas to be Won

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If you are a fan of Vespa scooters and want to stand a chance to win one, you might want to consider buying a
SamsungGALAXY
 Tab 3 Lite. The Tab 3 Lite is a 7-inch value for money 3G capable
tablet
 from Samsung which features a 1.2GHz Dual core processor with 1GB RAM, 8GB storage and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The contest starts form 8 May and ends on 30 June 2014.

Once you buy a GALAXY Tab 3 Lite from genuine sources, you will be able to participate in the Samsung Unlock Joy and Win contest. Here’s how you do it, download the
GALAXY
 Life mobile app from the Samsung App store into your spanking newGALAXY Tab 3 Lite, and select the ‘Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Lite’ deal, follow the instructions and you’re on your way to win a new Vespa LX150. Winners will be notified via phone after the contest ends.

The
GALAXY
 Tab 3 Lite retails at RM699 and available for purchase at all
Samsung
 Experience Stores and authorised dealers.


Buy Acer products at Notebook Plaza Lazada store and win up to 100 attractive prizes

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It’s time to start 2022 with brand new tech and gadgets, and it’s even better when you shop during Notebook Plaza’s 11th Anniversary IT Fair on Lazada that happens from
5th-7th January 2022
, as you can grab a RM200 voucher, up to 60% off on selected Acer products and enjoy free shipping during the period.

Up to RM350 discount on Acer desktop and laptops

Looking to get work done more swiftly in the new year?
You are in luck, because Notebook Plaza’s 11
th
 Anniversary IT Fair on Lazada is bringing you the best of Acer deals along with other exciting activities throughout their 3 days event from 5
th
 to 7
th
 Jan 2022. Here are few exclusive Acer deals that you should check out: –

The
Acer Swift 3
 is a decent mainstream laptop that will get the job done, available in AMD Ryzen
™
 7 5700U and
Intel
®
 Core
™
 i5-1135G7 processor models, the AMD model is priced at
RM3649
 instead of its usual price of RM3999 and comes with free Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 bundled, while the Intel model is priced at
RM3349

down from its usual RM3499

price tag and comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 bundled.

If you prefer something more lightweight and affordable, the
Acer Swift 1
 is that laptop and will retail at
RM2399
 instead of its usual price of RM2499, this 14-inch laptop weighs a mere 1.3kg and has an ultra long battery life of up to 14 hours, and there’s also Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 bundled with the laptop.

For better performance, the
Acer Nitro 5
 gaming laptop with an
Intel
®
 Core
™
 i5-11400H processor and NVIDIA
 ®
 GeForce RTX
™
 3050 Laptop GPU is going off at an attractive price of RM3949, down RM150 from its usual price of RM4099, the laptop will also come preloaded with Windows 11 Home so you get to enjoy a refreshing computing experience.

Furthermore, take your gaming experience to the next level with the Acer Nitro VG271S, a 27-inch gaming monitor that pushes 165Hz refresh rate that will retail at RM899 instead of RM969 during the period.

You deserve a brand-new Acer desktop at your work desk too, as you can get
 Acer

Aspire XC Series desktop
 and
 K202HQL
 20-inch monitor bundle at RM1999 instead of RM2208, or simplify your space with
an
 Acer Aspire C Series
 all-in-one PC that goes off at RM2699 instead of RM2899.

Last but not least, ensure fresh and healthy air in your home with the
Acerpure Cozy and Acerpure
Pro (P2) air purifier
, both models will receive a
RM250 and RM200 off respectively
 of their original price which makes it at
RM349
 for the Acerpure Cozy

air circulator
 and
RM1099
 for the Acerpure Pro (P2)
 air purifier
.

Buy and Win up to 100 attractive prizes

With every RM300 spent on Notebook Plaza’s Lazada store, customers are given an entry to join the Buy & Win Lucky Draw contest and stand a chance win up to over 100 attractive prizes, which includes gaming monitors, laptops, e-vouchers and more
!

So, t
he more purchases you make, the
higher
 chances you stand to walk away with
amazing
 prizes.

Shop and have fun with comedian Douglas Lim

Enjoy a good laugh while shopping? Let comedian Douglas Lim entertain you while you shop for good tech deals at Notebook Plaza’s Lazada store, as he will be making an appearance on the platform over live stream between 12PM to 10.30PM on the 5th-7th January 2022.

Don’t wait, mark your calendars on 5th January 2022 and visit Notebook Plaza’s Lazada store
here
.

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Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy S9?

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Samsung has just put the wraps on their MWC 2018 conference where they showed off the new S9 and S9 Plus phones which comes with some upgrades and some features that we have seen before in some of the other flagship phones out there. Let’s take a look at the highlighted features that they have pointed out and if that is a good enough reason to get the new S9 phones.

AR Emoji

This is not a new technology, we have seen the Animoji feature in the iPhone X which was really fun but eventually, the hype died out. Now, it might feel like a gimmick, but Apple has managed to perfect the feature to the point where it performs and looks really good. It uses a whole bunch of sensors and a camera to map out your face and turn it into an emoji, which has great tracking even when making weird faces.

Looking at what Samsung has shown us, it really feels like a lot more work needs to be done, as the tracking did not look great and there was a lot of clipping with the facial animations even when the presentators were just talking. I guess that’s the difference when it comes to having advance sensors and just using the front-facing camera.

Audio

Finally, stereo speakers, positioned on the top and bottom of the phone and with the addition of Dolby Atmos to provide a three-dimensional soundscape. I think that this addition to the phone really gives it a great value especially to those of you that watch TV series and movies on your phone.

They even added a 3.5mm jack which will work with the three dimensional sound when plugged in, great for those of you that are always on-the-go and still want to catch up with your movies and series or want to kill time by playing games.

AR Applications

The Samsung Galaxy S9 phones use Bixby to translate texts from a foreign language to a language of your choice which is nice, but this is something we have seen in the Mate 10 and View10 phones, so there is nothing new here.

Another was using AR to apply makeup to your face before buying the product, and its great that Samsung has teamed up with Sephora to bring the products to the phone, allowing you to test it and easily buy it straight from your phone. With Google releasing the AR Core, we will be seeing new applications and games when developers jump into AR development using the framework.

Camera

We come to the biggest feature of the S9 phone, the camera. With a dual aperture of f/1.5 and f/2.4 in a single lens, this opens up a huge possibility for amazing low-light photography. The phone will detect the lighting of the environment and intelligently decide the size of the aperture which in theory, produces an image with nice clarity and sharpness.

The second feature is the SlowMo mode which allows video taking at 960 frames per second at 720p which offers beautiful slow-mo videos which you can use as a GIF or set as your lock screen. A great alternative for those of you that in the market for a high frame rate camera. However, it is very disappointing that Samsung is only giving the dual-camera option to those of you that get the S9 Plus and seem like a blunt push to force people into getting the Plus variant.

There are some new features and some familiar features we have seen, but the question remains, should you get the Galaxy S9 phones? It really falls down to the features you are interested in. If you want to get this phone mainly for the photography, then this is probably one of the most advanced cameras you can get on a smartphone now. If you want it for its AR features, then get it at a later time when Samsung decides to patch and make the AR Emoji more smoother and provide more AR features and apps. If you own the previous S8 phones, then I recommend that you stick to it until new features are added to the S9 or wait for a price drop.

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Valentine’s Day deal: Buy two OPPO Reno2 phones, get two OPPO ENCO Q1 headphones for free!

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OPPO will be celebrating this Valentine’s Day with an OPPO Reno 2 promo – simply purchase two of them, and you’ll get two pairs of OPPO ENCO Q1 (RM399) earphones for free!

Great for couples who like to have matching belongings we suppose – so why not get matching smartphones and matching wireless earphones too? The promo begins tomorrow and ends February 16.

The OPPO Reno2 (RM2,299) is the company’s newest midrange device that comes with a quad 48MP camera setup that you can use to snap cheesy date night photos of you and your partner. The phone is also equipped with a motorized 16MP selfie camera if you don’t have a third wheel to snap the photos for you.

The 6.5-inch smartphone has a Snapdragon 730 chipset under its hood along with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

Meanwhile, the ENCO Q1 offers active noise cancellation features that utilize feed-forward and feedback microphones, along with noise cancelling algorithms to block out surrounding noise. It also supports AAC formats and has three 3D audio modes too.

To purchase the OPPO Reno2 and get your ENCO Q1 headphones, visit OPPO’s official online store
here
, official
Lazada
 and
Shopee
stores, or any of their
concept stores
.

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Buy vivo X80 series and receive 11 vouchers worth up to RM1060

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Fancy a brand new vivo X80 series that’s could take beautiful shots of your next holiday trip? There’s no better time to buy one now, as vivo Malaysia has kickstarted its month long Fans Fiesta campaign, which for a limited time till 30 June 2022, customers will be able to receive 11 vouchers worth up to RM1060.

These vouchers include brands such as Black Whale, Cuion, GravaStar, Hairover, Hisense, Khind, Limitless, Logitech, Philips, Third Eye and Vanilla Crepe, customers can enjoy great deals and discounts when shopping at these brands when they purchase a brand new vivo X80 series.

The vivo X80 series are the most powerful camera flagships ever produced by vivo, comprising the vivo X80 and X80 Pro, these phones feature improved camera systems over their predecessors and excel in low light performance with the ZEISS T* coating on their lenses, the X80 Pro in particular is the most improved flagship with dual stereo speakers, IP68 water and dust resistance and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

The vivo X80 and X80 Pro retails at RM3,499 and RM4,999 respectively, do visit
vivo Malaysia’s Facebook Page
 for more exciting promotions.

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BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV launches in Malaysia, up to 480KM from RM149k

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The EV market in Malaysia has gotten a new contender today, as BYD, otherwise known as Build Your Dreams, has introduced the Atto 3 All Electric SUV in Malaysia through Sime Darby Motors, the Atto 3 is made available in Standard and Extended Range models, which will retail at RM149,800 and RM167,800 respectively OTR without insurance.

Interestingly, both the Standard and Extended range of the Atto 3 is powered by the very same front mounted 150kW electric motor that produces 204PS and 310Nm, which does the century sprint in 7.3 seconds. The Standard Range features a 49.92kWh battery that does up to 410KM based on the NEDC standards, while the Extended Range features a 60.48kWh battery that goes up to 480km based on the NEDC standards.

In terms of equipment, the Atto 3 Standard Range features a panoramic sunroof, heated electric wing mirrors, 5-inch digital instrument panel, faux leather seats, six-way powered driver’s seat, 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitor, electronic parking brake with auto hold, LED headlamps and rear lights and adaptive front lights.

Drivers are treated to a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen which can be used in either landscape or portrait, there’s also the convenience of an NFC key card which drivers can just wave at the wing mirrors to unlock the car, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will be made available via a software update in Q2 2023.

The Extended Range variant will include all the benefits of the standard range while adding on electronic tailgate, multi-colour gradient rhythmic ambient lighting on the door handles and eight speakers with Dirac HD sound, PM 2.5 air filter and a wireless phone charger.

When it comes to charging, the Atto 3 will support up to 70kW DC fast charging for the Standard Range variant and up to 80kW DC fast charging for the Extended Range variant, both fast charges over the same CCS2 charging connector, both variants will support 7kW AC charging with the Type 2 connector.

BYD quotes that the Atto 3 will require 9.5 hours for A charging and 1.2 hours through DC charging, which is rather standard among competing EVs. To celebrate the grand launch, BYD has a ‘Grand Launch Special’ where customers can get a free portable home charger, a free V2L extension cable and RM1,000 worth of public charging credit.

The Atto 3 will come with a 6-year or 150,000km warranty, whichever comes first, its battery however will have a separate warranty period of 8 years or 160,000km, which should give drivers a peace of mind when owning the car for long term.

Go check out the BYD Atto 3
here
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BYD Dolphin officially swims into Malaysia from RM99K, up to 490km per charge

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BYD has launched the Dolphin EV today, following the release of the Atto 3 last December. This is the initial offering from BYD’s Ocean series, available in two distinct variants, starting with the Dynamic Standard Range as the entry-level model with a suggested retail price of RM99,900, and the Premium Extended Range with a suggested retail price of RM124,900.

Do note that these prices do not account for on-road costs. After including these costs, the Dynamic Standard Range would cost RM100,530, and the Premium Extended Range, RM125,530, without insurance, this ultimately makes it the second most affordable EV in Malaysia after the Neta V, which is priced at RM99,800.

As it is fully imported from China, it enjoys the current EV incentives (including exemptions from import duty, excise duty, and road tax) given by the government until 2025’s end.

The Dolphin is accompanied by a six-year, 150,000-km manufacturer’s warranty, and the battery has an eight-year/160,000-km coverage. Separate warranty provisions exist for the drive unit, including the motor, motor controller, DC assembly, and electric control assembly for eight years or 150,000 km.

Both versions of the Dolphin are equipped with a Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and a front-wheel-drive electric motor.

The Dynamic Standard Range features a battery energy capacity of 44.92 kWh, sufficient for a 410 km range according to the NEDC standard (or 340 km according to the WLTP standards).

The Premium Extended Range variant presents an NEDC-verified range of 490 km (427 km according to the WLTP standards) due to an increased battery capacity of 60.48 kWh.

This top-tier model features an electric motor with more power, producing 204 PS (or 150 kW), and 310 Nm of torque, achieving 0-100 km/h in seven seconds.

The Dynamic Standard Range offers 95 PS (or 70 kW) and 180 Nm, with a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 12.3 seconds.

Along with the stronger electric motor, the Premium Extended Range offers a higher maximum DC fast charging (CCS2) capacity of 80 kW.

In contrast, the Dynamic Standard Range can accommodate up to 60 kW. Both models come with the same built-in AC charger (Type 2) that supports a maximum input of 7 kW.

The Dolphin also features a Vehicle-to-load (V2L) standard, which allows owners to power other electrical items, provided it does not exceed the maximum output of 3.2 kW.

In terms of size, the Dolphin is smaller than the Atto 3, with dimensions of 4,290 mm in length, 1,770 mm in width, and 1,570 mm in height, along with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm.

Despite its compactness, the Dolphin still offers a decent boot space of 345 liters, which can be extended to 1,310 liters by folding down the 60:40 split rear seats.

Both variants come equipped with various features such as automatic LED headlamps with High Beam Assist, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, electrically heated and adjustable side mirrors, keyless entry and start, automatic air-conditioning with a PM2.5 air filter, a five-inch digital instrument cluster, synthetic leather upholstery, a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system, wired Apple CarPlay support, navigation, six speakers, and an electronic parking brake.

The Premium Extended Range offers additional features such as a panoramic glass roof, a wireless phone charger, powered front seats with ventilation, rear LED reading lights, and one-touch up-down for all windows.

As for safety features, both variants are equipped with six airbags (front, side, and curtain), a tire pressure monitoring system, standard passive systems (ABS, ESC, traction control, EBD), parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and door open warning.

They also include advanced driver aids like autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keeping support, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert with braking support, lane departure prevention, emergency lane keeping assist, predictive collision warning, rear collision warning, and lane change collision warning.

The Dynamic Standard Range is available in two color schemes: Urban Grey with a grey/black interior and Sand White with a brown/black interior. The Premium Extended Range offers two-tone exterior finishes: Atlantis Grey/Delan Black roof with grey/black interior, Surf Blue/Urban Grey roof with blue/black interior, and Ski White/Urban Grey roof with grey/black interior.

For those interested in experiencing the BYD Dolphin first-hand, the car is currently available for viewing and test drives at One Utama, Ground Floor Forecourt Outdoor Carpark 28-30th July 2023 10am-10pm.

After the launch event, BYD Dolpin will be available in all BYD showrooms that are under operations in Malaysia. For more information, visit
http://byd.simedarbymotors.my/
 or follow
www.facebook.com/BYDCarsMalaysia
 or
www.instagram.com/bydcarsmalaysia/
. For enquiries, contact the customer care number at 1300-38-1888.

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Byte is the rebooted version of Vine, currently under closed beta testing

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Vine was a video sharing platform that shut down two years back, and it was a devastating moment for all Viners. However, the co-founder Dom Hoffman finally announced that it will be rebooted as Byte — currently under closed beta.

Like Vine, Byte will be a short video sharing platform that offers vertical looped videos but as it’s still under closed beta, there are currently on a 100 users who can access Byte. In addition, it is not fully functional yet as users are still unable to upload any videos, though they’re allowed to record.

just sent out 100 byte beta invites for our first closed test, which starts tomorrow. will expand to more testers soon

— byte (@byte_app)
April 22, 2019

According to TechCrunch, Hoffman plans to put his priority in giving the creators the right service to ensure that they are willing to try out Byte when it’s officially out. Hoffman also mentioned that he’s well aware of TikTok but Byte will not be going into the same direction.

Although TikTok already has over 500 million users, there are no doubts that many are still excited for the launch of Byte. Byte already has 81,600 followers of its Twitter account, and users are already lining up to be the next beta tester of the app.

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ByteDance launches Resso in India, a music app to compete with the likes of Spotify and Apple Music

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Resso is ByteDance’s music app that is launched in India and Indonesia — created to compete against music streaming apps like Apple Music and Spotify.

Initially launched six months back, Resso is available to both iOS and Android users. It’s a music app can display real-time lyrics, allow users to comment under songs and also comes with some of TikTok’s feature. Using the song they listen to, they can create short videos called Vibes, which will be played as the song’s album art. Vibes created by each user can be liked by others and the most liked Vibe will be the album art by default.

Although Resso can be downloaded for free, it also has its own monthly subscription plan is you’d like to skip all the ads, similar to how Spotify works. Resso is currently available for ₹119 in India and comes with a 14-day free trial. Those who sign up for its ad-free service will be able to download music offline, stream songs without any ads and get high-quality audio.

Despite that, Resso has not reached an agreement with big music labels like Warner Music Group Corp., Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. This could mean that many famous songs could be missing from the platform’s library. As of now, Resso is only tested in Indonesia and India, but it will be expanding to other regions in the near future.


CA7CH Lightbox, a kickstarter action camera that lets you stream live videos

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While the GoPro 3 has been a hit here as one of the best action or probably selfie camera, here’s a kickstarter project that will appeal to those who doesn’t like the GoPro’s robotic design. Meet the CA7CH Lightbox, an action camera with an 8 Megapixel sensor that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth or WiFi and is able to stream your videos live to your friends and family.

The Lightbox is an extremely small device that only measures 1.5 inches, it is able to take still pictures, HD videos and burst shots. The device is also waterproof so you can basically go wet without worrying about the camera getting destroyed. Pictures and videos taken with the Lightbox can be uploaded to CA7CH’s free 5GB cloud storage as well as sharing them directly on to social networks.

This Kickstarter project currently has got $191k of pledges and exceeded its goal at $80, if you want to pledge for this awesome stuff you might want to click on the source link down below to get a Lightbox yourselves, the good thing is that the delivery of this product will be in the next few months.

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CableMod Releases CM-Series Kits

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CableMod cables have been released a few months ago and users have been urging them to introduce new cable kits compatible with more
power
supplies
. One of the most demanding requested brands is
Cooler
Master
, and finally CableMod is proud to release the CM-Series Premium Cable Kits designed for Cooler Master V Series PSUs. All cables from CableMod is made from premium materials and available in a wide variety of luscious colors, CableMod CM-Series Premium Cable Kits add the perfect finishing touch to any V series build.

Previously, traditional cable extensions complicate cable management by adding additional length to each cable. However, CableMod cables can replace your power supply cables completely, which means less cable clutter and a uniform look across the entire cable length and the company is using an exclusive ModFlex sleeving which has excellent flexibility for easy cable management, and a wide assortment of colors and color combinations.

The CableMod CM-Series Premium Cable Kits are now available with following colors of Black, Red, Blue, Green, Orange, and White. Besides that, the Cable Kits also come with combination colors – Black/Red, Black/Blue, Black/Green, Black/Orange, Black/Yellow, and Black/White. The price of CableMod CM-Series Premium Cable kits Kits is USD 99.95 (approx. RM 380) and you are also able to purchase from
here
.

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Caixun LE-50S2G: This 50-inch 4K TV has everything you need for under RM2000

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Shopping for a new and big 4K TV but feeling cash strapped? Well, turn your heads over to the Caixun LE-50S2G, a stylish yet superb value for money 50-inch TV that offers the essentials of a modern 4K TV and runs on the Android TV operating system, and here’s why you should consider this for your family.

Space saving bezel-less design

The Caixun LE-50S2G may have a huge and immersive 50-inch panel, but all thanks to the bezel-less display and space saving legs, the TV takes up very little space and will fit on most TV cabinets while allowing ample space for additional devices to be placed below, making cable management an effortless task.

Generous number of ports and fast wireless connectivity

With such a big screen, the Caixun LE-50S2G becomes the ultimate entertainment hub of your living room, therefore it comes with variety of ports for connecting additional devices, you get three HDMI 2.0 ports that supports 4K resolution at 60Hz refresh rate, an optical audio port and a 3.5mm earphone port for connecting external speakers for bigger sound, a RJ45 port for faster network connectivity, two USB 2.0 ports for connecting external storage and an AV-in port for legacy devices.

The Caixun LE-50S2G sports Bluetooth 5.0 and 5GHz WiFi connectivity, which are crucial for a great entertainment experience as the former ensures that you will get more reliable and better audio quality when you connect to Bluetooth headphones and speakers; while 5GHz WiFi ensures that you get the max speed out of your Internet connection in a congested home wireless network.

HDR10 and Dolby Audio Surround Sound

To make 4K movies look even more amazing, the Caixun LE-50S2G supports the HDR10 standard, which dramatically improves the viewing experience by enhancing the dynamic range and contrast so you can see better colors and details on supported content.

With two 8W speakers in its slim body, this TV can produce an immersive cinematic surround sound all thanks to Dolby Audio technology, we find it extremely impressive and can’t find any reasons to pair a soundbar like we do on other TVs – Trust us, we tested it on our own.

A future proof TV for your home

While Netflix and YouTube come as standard on most smart TVs, the Caixun LE-50S2G is a future proof TV which you can expand its features by downloading apps from the Google Play Store, which is home to over thousands of apps and games that’s optimized for your TV.

Furthermore, the Google Assistant is your gateway to the largest search engine in the world that lets you ask anything from ‘What’s the time?’ to ‘How is the traffic to work?’, your TV also becomes a smart home hub as you can easily use the feature to turn on and off connected home appliances with your voice.

The only TV with extended warranty

On top of the standard 2-year manufacturing warranty, Caixun is offering an additional year of warranty and free gifts when you register your warranty online, which shows the brand’s confidence in their products despite being a new and upcoming brand in Malaysia.

The Caixun LE-50S2G can be purchased from Caixun Authorized Electrical Dealer Stores nationwide or online from Shopee and Lazada stores for RM1,999.

This article is sponsored by Caixun Malaysia

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California bill aims to weaken smartphone encryption

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Lawmakers in California has introduced a bill that targets smartphone encryption.

This particular bill introduced
 by California Assembly member Jim Cooper, would “require a smartphone that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2017, and sold in California, to be capable of being decrypted and unlocked by its manufacturer or its operating system provider”. According to Cooper, the reasoning behind this bill is that it would assist Californian authorities in the fight against human trafficking.

Assembly Bill 1861 is similar to a
New York Bill
 that was introduced earlier this month that aims to weaken smartphone encryption as well.
Cooper has since clarified with Ars Technica
 that this bill would not allow California law enforcement to behave like the National Security Agency or the CIA as they will still have to acquire a warrant in order to go through the data. He noted that “99 percent” of Californians would never have their phones be implicated in a law enforcement operation, meaning that they would not have to worry about any invasion of privacy from the Californian government’s side.

Should the bill be passed, it would effectively mean that all iOS products and smart devices would be considered illegal until the tech companies responsible implement a back-door for all of the affected devices.

Source :
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,
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Call of Duty: Mobile announced by Activision and Tencent: Available for Android and iOS soon

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It’s east-meets-west as Activision teams up with Tencent to announce the upcoming free-to-play mobile entry to the popular Call of Duty franchise.

Un-imaginatively but aptly named Call of Duty: Mobile, the game is set to feature classic game modes such as the popular Team Deathmatch, Search and Destroy, free-for-all and more.

According to The Star, Activision vice president Chris Plummer was quoted as saying that a few well-known maps as well as CoD’s signature game mechanics will be present in Call of Duty: Mobile.

The Star has also reported that no word has been given on the game’s monetization method and presence of loot boxes; but as with Activision, you can expect loot boxes; while with Tencent, publishers of PUBG Mobile, you can expect monetization by way of battle passes.

Image credit: Call of Duty

That may be a hit or miss for some, but you’d expect a free-to-play mobile game to feature these monetization methods anyway.

As of right now there are no release dates, but pre-registrations are open on the Google Play store as well as on Call of Duty’s official website. The game will also be available for iOS devices.

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Call of Duty Mobile confirmed to get controller support in the future

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Call of Duty Mobile was launched at the beginning of this month and it has been a huge hit since its release. However, there are many features that has yet to come to the mobile version and one of the most-requested ones is controller support.

While most of us may be used to gaming on phones with just our fingers tapping and scrolling on the screens, those who are more invested into gaming might be accustomed to gaming with consoles — especially when it comes to shooting games like PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile. Fortunately, Activision has acknowledged said request and responded to its Reddit community.

“We are currently testing controller support and looking at the possibility of offering this feature sometime in the future, but we’d have to make sure it is properly implemented and balanced,” wrote the company in its Reddit post.

Apart from that, the company is also trying to include more login options, improve the overall game performance and bring in more ways for players to report cheaters.

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"Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare" may be receiving a remastered edition

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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was one of the best entries in the Call of Duty franchise, so it isn’t too surprising to find out that Infinity Ward maybe remastering the original game and will be releasing it this year.

Based on a post on reddit, early cover art for this year’s Call of Duty installment, Infinite Warfare, shows that the game will apparently be bundling a remastered version of the original Modern Warfare. The cover also implies that the remaster will be a digital-only deal and that a purchase of Infinite Warfare will grant you a serial key that would allow you to download the remaster from the console/PC’s corresponding digital storefront.

Assuming that this isn’t a hoax, a Modern Warfare remaster could potentially overshadow Infinite Warfare. Currently, no one is quite sure if Activision will be offering the Modern Warfare Remaster as a standalone title, but seeing as Activision is a fan of money, it is probably safe to say that the remaster will be sold on all major digital storefronts by itself.

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Call of Duty v the planet: inside the world

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On a rooftop in Downtown LA, eight young men are preparing to fight each other for $400,000. There are hundreds of people gathered around watching, and many thousands more will tune in via an online video feed. Right now, the competitors are selecting from a range of assault rifles and submachine guns – they will need to match these carefully with smoke and frag grenades if they are to stay alive. But whatever happens, there will be a lot of death.

Fortunately, this is not a horrifying real-life take on the Hunger Games, it is the final match in the
Call of Duty World Championships
, a pro-gaming event pitching 32 teams against each other for a total prize pool of $1m. The venue is a gigantic tent on the top of a multistorey car park at the LA Live centre. Outside, the sun beats down on the city’s boundless concrete sprawl, but in here there is an all-enveloping artificial darkness, punctuated only by dozens of huge screens, each showing the biggest first-person shooter in the world.

Now in its third year, the Call of Duty Championship provides one of the highlights on the professional gaming – or “esports” – calendar in the US. The players taking part are the best in the world; they have qualified through a series of regional heats in their home countries, and for the last month, many of them have been practising for eight hours a day, often in houses rented with their team mates. The one thing you learn very quickly about CoD at this level is that it is a team sport – every match involves two sides, each of four players, battling through a series of punishing encounters. Victory doesn’t just go to the competitors with the quickest trigger fingers, it goes to the one’s who communicate with their comrades most effectively. Information is as vital a currency as ammunition.

All of which contrasts heavily with the cliche about this game series: that it involves little more than running around the map with a gun, blasting wildly at anything in combat fatigues. Maybe that’s true of casual players who buy the latest Call of Duty every year then flock online in their millions to compete on public servers. But it is not true here. Here, it is all about structure and strategy. It is about dedication. “Ever since we qualified it’s been non-stop playing,” says Seth “Scumpii” Abner of OpTic Gaming, one of the most popular teams in the modern scene – the Barcelona of CoD. “We actually had a LAN set up at our team house in Chicago and we flew out the team that won the US qualifiers, Strictly Business. We played for three days straight against them. It was a ton of fun, but it was work.”


CaltexGO payment and rewards app launched for Caltex stations in Klang Valley

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If you frequent Caltex petrol stations, you’ll be glad to know that their
CaltexGO
 payment app is now official, allowing you to perform cashless transactions while refueling – which is not unlike Petronas’
Setel
app.

Using the app is as simple as picking the station you’re at and indicating the pump number; then proceed to pay for your gas via your credit card that you’ll have to register under your account beforehand. Plus, you can also use your JOURNEY card via the app to get loyalty points.

In conjunction with the launch of the app, the brand is offering new CaltexGO users cashback rewards on their first visit (RM5 cashback for RM30 worth of fuel), and for subsequent visits too, but it’s capped at 2 times per user at RM10 cashback. The promo ends this 31 December.

The feature is currently only available at stations within the Klang Valley, but the brand confirms says in a press release that the feature will be heading to other states in the country by the first half of 2022.

You can download the CaltexGO app through the
Google Play Store
 and
 Apple App
 Store now.

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Camera sample photos from the OnePlus 3 are out, and they look promising

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There’s probably nothing you don’t know of OnePlus’ next flagship, the OnePlus 3. The company is gearing up for next week’s VR unveiling of the handset and its CEO, Pete Lau has taken liberty to upload a couple of photos taken with the OnePlus 3 online on Weibo, and the results seem promising. Check them out below:

Pete Lau appears to be very much a food photographer and enthusiast like you and I, uploading three camera photo samples which happened to be of his scrumptious meal in all crispy goodness. A Japanese lunch, perhaps? Also, not forgetting, a selfie photo of him and a fellow friend. The OnePlus 3 is said to sport a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing shooter. Based on the food pictures taken, the 16MP camera seems to perform pretty well under indoor lighting, maintaining a good amount of sharpness with minimal grain. The selfie photo appears to be up to standard as well for an 8MP camera.

Other rumored specs include a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4/6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage, a battery of 3,000mAh capacity, including a return of NFC support, altogether with a new metal design, moving away from the company’s signature Sandstone back of its previous flagships. What do you think of the OnePlus 3’s camera sample photos?

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

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Its a rare opportunity that we get to have most flagship smartphones available in our office, hence we are going to let you readers decide on which of these smartphones produce the best image quality to your liking. Hence, we will be comparing the main cameras of our recently acquired Nokia 8 against older devices like the Galaxy S8, Huawei P10 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus, all of their cameras are hardware stabilized, and only the Galaxy S8 doesn’t have a dual camera setup.

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