PENJANA: Malaysians to receive 1GB FREE INTERNET until end of the year

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has introduced a RM35-billion Short-term Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) that serves to revive the country’s economy.

Free data

During his speech, he
announced that Malaysians will continue to receive free 1GB internet everyday, which can be used between 8am and 6pm. The data is meant to be used for browsing educational websites and using video conferencing apps.

On top of that, the
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Online shopping

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The government will also work with companies to carry out a “Shop Malaysian Online” campaign that will offer promo codes and discount vouchers across multiple e-commerce platforms to encourage online shopping. A total of RM70 million will be allocated to this campaign.

RM50 e-wallet credit

Every Malaysian will receive RM50 in their e-wallets to encourage the
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to perform contactless payment either when outside or at home.

There will be matching discount vouchers and cashback worth RM50 for every physical
purchase
 made.

Visit the PENJANA website
here
 for more information other incentives allocated by the stimulus package.

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PenPower WorldPenScan X Review: Translation made easy in the hardware way

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When it comes to OCR and translation software, PenPower has always been a famous company for doing that, the WorldPenScan X is a Kickstarter project that the company has successfully funded and have sent us a unit for review. On first impressions, most would have treated the device like a temperature pen but in truth, this is one of the most impressive invention from the company that I have seen.

The WorldPenScan X is no complicated tech stuff, it has two buttons that lets you turn on and pair the device with your smartphone via Bluetooth, a Micro USB port that charges the device and finally, the optical scanning head at the tip which is protected by a plastic cap. All you need to get started is to download the free WorldPenScan X app from Google Play or Apple App Store, pair it with your smartphone and you can start translating your books and documents to over hundreds of international languages.

Test results? I’m impressed, really, though I don’t actually use it much unless I do want to look up for a particular word in my books, the WorldPenScan X has demonstrated what it is worth for, it will benefit those who are currently learning a second language and saves a lot of effort by typing sentences and text into translators. Watch our video review to believe it, this product really works.

The WorldPenScan X retails at RM649.

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People now watch one billion hours of YouTube everyday

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YouTube has come a long way now since it started. The video streaming site played a big part in the advancement of video quality. Gone are the 240p video days with the current optimal resolution being 1080p, along with an increasing number of 4K content, plus a handful of 8K ones. The platform is also responsible for the careers of some YouTube personalities we see today. Fun fact: the most viewed video on YouTube still remains to be PSY’s Gangnam Style, with only a quarter of a million views shy from 3 billion. Speaking of billion, YouTube has achieved a milestone no one has before – we now watch one billion hours of YouTube every single day.

One billion hours a day is quite a feat for YouTube, which is still the most popular video streaming platform today. View counts are often the centre of attention, but now YouTube’s newly reached milestone definitely deserves to be acknowledged. It is a great achievement, but not a surprising one regardless. The age of the internet results in the increasing number of people with access to the internet. On top of that, the growing number of content creators with their respective audiences no doubt play a huge role in YouTube;s current success.

Most of us are “victims” to media consumption. How many hours do you spend watching YouTube content in a day? Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

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Perodua introduces GearUp Smart Bluetooth to monitor your tyre pressure

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Perodua is introducing a new technology that will allow users to keep track of their vehicle’s tyre pressure in real time with the GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS.

The product comes with four individual tyre sensors and an in-car smart device. The sensors, which are screwed to the tyre valves, will transmit information via Bluetooth to the in-car smart device. When any of the tyre pressure drops below 8% of the recommended values, the in-car smart device will start beeping and a corresponding light will light up based on the tyre that is underinflated.

 If you prefer to get the information to your phone, you can download the FOBO tire mobile app, which is available for both iOS and Android, and get real-time information to your phone via Bluetooth. The information is also stored on the cloud, making it easier for you to monitor the pressure for a vehicle that your family member is driving. The sensors also have a theft prevention mechanism by locking it to the tyre using a lock nut spanner.

The Produa GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS is currently being offered at a promotional price of RM385 until June 30. After that, it will be priced at RM430 and it comes with a 6-month warranty.

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Perodua is offering a free 50-point car inspection to ensure your car is in tip top condition

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There are times that we may have dismissed some squeaks that is coming from our vehicles, but little do we know that these minor issues can eventually lead to big ones, if you happen to own a Perodua car, you will be glad to know that the company has brought back the Perodua Tweckbot program, a free 50-point car inspection initiative that will have your Perodua vehicle checked inside out. For a limited time period of 22nd to 24th July 2016, the Perodua Tweckbot team will be stationed at Giant Seri Kembangan between 10am to 6pm, drivers will only need to leave their car with the team for as long as 10-15 minutes and finally receive advice about the car’s condition.

The 50-point car inspection will comprise of engine, transmission, coolant system (including coolant level, fan and temperature), brake system (including brake fluid and brake pad wear), power steering system, clutch system, tyre, suspension system, electrical system (including battery, lights and wiper) and engine diagnosis. Should you be replacing your car’s parts, a 20% discount will be given if the car is sent back to Perodua’s authorised service centre for repairs, it is also good to note that the Tweckbot team will only perform inspection on your car, any servicing will still need to be done back in Perodua’s authorised service centres.

Last but not the least, Perodua drivers can also sign up for the company’s UFirst loyalty program when performing the inspection, the UFirst app is available for UFirst members to access promotions from Perodua’s partners and smart emergency assistance, while a GPS-linked feature will allow drivers to locate the nearest Perodua service centre. For more information, head on to www.ufirst.com.my.

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Perodua launches all-new Axia with autonomous safety features, priced from RM38,600

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Malaysia’s most popular national compact hatchback has gotten a new look and upgrade, as Perodua has unveiled the second-generation Axia to the media today.

Based on the DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) platform that’s also being used on the Alza and Ativa, the Axia is equipped with the same 1.0-litre mill as its predecessor but mated to a D-CVT gearbox, it delivers an impressively claimed fuel efficiency of 27.4km/l with the Eco Idle Start Stop system.

Like other Perodua models, the new Axia comes with a suite of autonomous driver safety assistance features on the top range AV variant, this includes pre-collision warning and braking, lane departure warning and prevention, auto high-beam assist and more.

More impressively, all variants of the Axia will come with Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, ABS with EBD, Hill Start Assist and Perodua’s Smart Drive assist, while the car scores a four-star rating from ASEAN NCAP.

Inside the new Axia, the SE and AV variants get comfy semi-bucket seats with fabric and semi-leather and stitching upholstery treatments respectively, while the entry G and X variants get standard fabric seats. The AV variant gets the best infotainment treatment with a 9-inch touchscreen head unit that comes with USB and HDMI inputs, though unfortunately it doesn’t support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the rest of the variants get a standard head unit with MP3 and Bluetooth playback support.

To date, the new Axia has received over 20,100 bookings, which out of 13,600 of them were converted from orders of the previous model, Perodua has targeted 5,700 units to be sold monthly and 82,000 targeted units to be produced annually.

The 2023 Perodua Axia is now available in showrooms with color options of Granite Grey, Lava Red, Glittering Silver, Ivory White and the signature and new Coral Blue color across all variants, Perodua’s GearUp optional accessories are also offered on the new Axia.

Pricing details of the 2023 Axia in West Malaysia are detailed as below without insurance:

2023 Perodua Axia G – RM38,600

2023 Perodua Axia X – RM40,000

2023 Perodua Axia SE – RM44,000

2023 Perodua Axia AV – RM49,500

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Perodua launches new 2022 Myvi, comes with dual mode CVT and Autonomous Level 2 under RM60,000

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Malaysia’s most popular hatchback has just gotten a new facelift, as Perodua has officially unveiled the new Myvi this evening through a 10-minute virtual launch video, it features a series of iterative upgrades over its 4-year old predecessor and Perodua has already received 4,303 bookings in the past 9 days.

The most notable change of the new Myvi is on the front, as it features a wider grille, redesigned headlights and two vertical daytime running LEDs, which the latter being a first on a Perodua car. As for the rear, you get a new bumper with two vertical blocks that matches the front DRL, though we think one would possibly fit it with brake lights if they could afford to.

The new Myvi is offered in 1.5-litre and 1.3-litre Dual VVT-i engines across four variants, the AV (Advance Variant), H and X gets the 1.5-litre engine, while the G variant gets the 1.3-litre engine, however what’s new here is that all variants will be paired with a Dual Mode CVT transmission that aims to enhance transmission efficiency and provide smoother acceleration at low speeds.

Perodua claims that the new gearbox will have a 5% improvement on fuel consumption and 20% improved acceleration compared to the old 4-speed gearbox.

Autonomous safety features has been one of the strong selling points of the last Myvi, and the new Myvi continues to have  Level 2 autonomous driving and adaptive cruise control, which the company calls it the Perodua Smart Drive Assist (PSDA) system.

PSDA is available on all variants (customers can choose to opt out on the G variant), which includes Advance Safety Assist (ASA), Driving Assist, Parking Assist and Head Lamp Assist, while you get things such as pre-collision warning, braking, front departure alert and pedal misoperation control, lane departure warning and lane departure prevention as standard, only the AV variant comes with addition Lane Keep Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic alert.

In addition, auto high beam is available as standard except the G variant without ASA, the AV variant gets a reverse camera and a built-in dash cam.

The 2022 Perodua Myvi is available in color options of Ivory White, Glittering Silver, Lava Red (not available for AV), Granite Grey and Electric Blue, the AV variant gets an exclusive Cranberry Red color. On-the-road prices without insurance and sales tax will start from RM45,700 for the non-PSDA 1.3 G variant and maxes out at RM58,800 for the AV variant in Peninsular Malaysia.

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Perodua launches the new Bezza GXtra, bringing premium look and feel to the lineup

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Perodua has just introduced the Bezza GXtra, a new model that replaces the 1.0 Standard G in the Bezza-range. The entry-level Bezza variant now comes with side skirts and chrome outside door handles as well as Ocean Blue exterior colour that was only for the 1.3 Bezza variants.

The car comes with a classier trim that takes the look and feels a step up, the dashboard and panel around the audio system which now comes with Bluetooth connection will be in a Piano Black finish. The air vents, steering wheel spokes and gear lever are now satin-finish, giving it the premium look that Perodua was aiming for. This variant is powered by a 1.0-litre 1KR-VE engine with VVT-i and a five-speed manual or four-speed E-AT automatic transmissions to choose from. The Bezza is also fuel-efficient, as it will get you 22.8km/l for the manual and 21.3km/l for the automatic.

For those of you interested, both the manual and automatic models of the new Bezza are at an introductory price of RM35,500 and RM37,500 respectively. The Perodua Bezza GXtra comes with a five-year warranty covering up to 150,000km.

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Perodua Myvi 1.5 Advance Review: A Worthy Successor

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The Myvi is possibly the most iconic car in Malaysia mainly due to its affordable price and reliability. The older Myvi had a focus on those two departments but they did not give much focus on the internal technology of the car. With the All-New Myvi, that is where they decided to put their focus and provided Malaysians with a car that came with features only seen in Continental cars. The model that Perodua gave us is the 1.5 liters dual VVT-i model with the full range of features including the ASA and Eco Idle system

Exterior

The All-New Myvi on first glance makes it pretty obvious that it is bigger in length and width, and that is true as now it is 3,895mm and 1,735mm respectively, a 210mm and 70mm increase from the previous Myvi, this directly equates to a larger cabin space which allows for more leg room in the back.

As a person who is 179cm in height, I found this to have just the right amount of space even when the driver and passenger seat is pushed back and it is definitely more comfortable compared to the previous generations.

For the first time in local compact hatchback car, there are LED headlamps with auto-off and follow-me-home functions, this feature is usually only available on premium continental cars, which I have to commend Perodua for offering such premium features. The front is also designed in a way that gives the car an aggressive personality with headlamp design that goes diagonally down.

However, the aggression did not translate well when moving to the back of the car which shows off a simple and in my honest opinion, a rather dull outlook. The L-shaped backlights do not match the front of the car but, still serves its purpose, I do wish Perodua would work on the back more for the next generation as the front looks good enough.

The rims are these nice 15-inch two-tone alloy rims that look very sporty

Interior

Enter the new Myvi, you will be sitting in very comfortable leather seats with just the right amount of width. The steering wheel has a very nice size to it and I found it to be just the right size for my hands making it comfortable to grip.

As for safety, there are 6 airbags that cover the front, front side, and side curtain which covers just about all sides and Perodua has also mentioned that the front of the car is now two times stronger than the previous generation.

You will also be getting a touchscreen display that supports USB, and Bluetooth connection but does not come with a CD player which I found to be quite disappointing as majority of the time, I use CDs to listen to music.

Features

The Myvi shines when it comes to features, as I was really impressed with what they have added. First, is the Advance Safety Assist which helps in avoiding a head-on collision. There are stereo cameras just behind the rear-view mirror which calculates the speed travelling against the vehicle in front of you and if it determines that you will hit the car in front of you, it will first give out a loud beep sound and if you do not stop, it will engage the brakes for you. This feature seems to work as promised and it can easily detect cars of different sizes in front of me but it seems to have issues detecting motorbikes, do note that it only works from 4 to 30 KM/H so it is recommended that you do not rely on this feature to brake.

There are also parking sensors on front bumper which is very useful for parking in tight areas or if there is an obstruction in front of you that you can’t see, but what is more impressive is that when stopping at a traffic light with a car infront of you, the Myvi will use these sensors to activate a reminder-like function to inform you that the car in front of you has moved, which is nice as we tend to use our phones at the traffic light and not realize that the lights have turned green.

Other than that, it comes with Eco Idle which will turn off the engine when it detects that you have come to a full stop and start the engine when you need to go. Sounds like a feature that saves fuel but it comes with a flaw, the feature only works when you are pressing the brake and during my test, I found that if you were to apply more pressure to the brakes or release it slightly it, it will start the engine and will not go into idle mode anymore unless you are driving again.

 There were several times the car engaged the engine when I am stuck in a traffic jam, as it is rather tiring to keep your foot pressure the same when stopping for few minutes waiting for traffic to move. I did wish that Perodua went on with the option of starting the engine when the accelerator is pressed. Another flaw of this feature is that the air conditioner will stop blowing out cold air possibly due to the fact that the engine is turned off which in turn, stops the compressor fan from spinning.

The air conditioner system has received an upgrade making it digital, and I really like that it has two memories that you can assign the temperature and blower strength which is something I tend to usee a lot as I am not a fan of cold environments especially at night. During the day when its blazing hot, I am able to just press Memory 1 which I have defaulted to low temperature and medium to high blower and during the nights, low temperature with low blower strength. It might seem like a simple feature but if you fear the cold like me, this is a lovely feature to have as you don’t have to fiddle with the controls to get just the right cooling every time.

The 1.5 Advance model comes with a touchscreen display, Bluetooth and USB playback, all these features work as expected with no issues in connecting to my phone via Bluetooth or detecting a USB drive but the feature I want to highlight is the GPS software. It is slightly laggy when inputting your destination but once that’s done, the car’s location is immediately picked up and you can be on your way. It is annoying that it has a feature to keep warning you that you have gone over the speed limit even if its just 2 to 5 KM/H but thankfully that feature can be turned off. What is impressive is that it knows all the tolls and can give you the exact amount you would have to pay which is an excellent feature as you can check how much money you have in your Touch n GO or wallet in order to prepare if you need to top up your card or just breeze through the tolls, which comes to the next feature, the build in SmartTag system.

There is a sensor on the top right of the dashboard which acts as the SmartTag sensor, your Touch n Go card can be slot into a reader that is located at the bottom right of the driver’s console. There is even a button you can press which displays the balance in your card.

Sometimes it says it can’t detect the card in it but it still seems to work fine when going through a toll, if it can’t detect the card, you will need to reinsert it or just keep pressing the balance indicator button until it shows you the balance.

On the minor side of things, I am very happy that Perodua included multiple USB ports in different locations to charge your phones. The port on the centre console supports 5A/2V output which is equivalent to Quick Charge 1.0 and there are two more ports on the sides of the front seats which can be used for passengers in the back,

again this is something that many expensive car models do not offer.

Driving Experience

I will be honest with you, I have never liked driving any of the previous generation Myvi mainly because the car just feels unsafe especially when taking corners or turning as the chassis seems to roll a bit too much for my liking and at high speeds, it feels like the car is not gripping the road which does not give you a feel of confidence when driving them. But when I set my foot down on the accelerator and went forward, I immediately felt that this car is more firm and stable on the road compared to the previous Myvi which gave my confidence back.

The absorbers are much tighter now and it makes taking turns and corners smoother, even driving at high speeds the car seems to offer much better control. Sure, it’s not comfortable when going over badly maintained roads and speed bumps, but I will trade comfort over safety anytime.

Fuel Consumption

We received the car with an Odometer reading of 200KM and full tank of petrol

The fuel economy seen on the previous Myvi is as excellent if not better on the All-New Myvi, to give you a visual representation, the fuel indicator has a total of 8 bars which indicates a full tank, after driving for a week or 250KM it showed 4 bars which is very impressive so in theory you can get roughly about 500KM on a full tank and a full refill will cost you just under RM80 pumping RON 95.

Verdict

If you are considering to buy a Myvi, then it’s a no-brainer that the third generation Myvi is the car you should get, with major improvements on the driving experience and the technology included into the car, you will be getting features never before imagined in a local car, and with the price of RM55,300 without insurance, there is definitely a lot of value for your money here and peace of mind with the safety features included.

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The Perodua Myvi goes on sale with 5-Star safety rating

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Perodua has today officially unveiled the third generation of its best selling hatchback, the Myvi goes on sale at all Perodua showrooms nationwide today and has also officially received a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating for all of the variants, making it the best value for money cars in its range on top of its already attractive features.

Available in 1.3 and 1.5-litre Dual VVT-i engine variants, the Myvi is Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) certified and is built at Perodua’s plant in Negeri Sembilan, paired to the same 4-speed automatic and five speed manual transmission for the base model. In terms of fuel efficiency, Perodua claims that it is able to achieve fuel economy of between 20.1 and 21.1 km/l, which is on average 32% more efficient than the previous model.

The Myvi is 205mm longer, 30mm lower and 70mm wider, with a 60mm longer wheelbase than the previous model, which leads to more legroom and 277 litres of luggage space. Perodua mentions that the new Myvi is still based on the previous platform however it now has a reinforced structure to meet the highest safety standards, the company plays a major role in designing the upper body of the car. Aerodynamics of the Myvi is also improved with a lower height, air spats, semi-flush rear spoiler and aeroslim wipers that contributes to a drag coefficient of 0.296, while cabin noise and vibration is also much reduced with the use of acoustic windshield.

Safety features such as ABS, EBD and VSC comes as a standard for all variants, while four airbags are provided in the 1.3 litre model and six airbags are provided in the 1.5 litre model. The 1.5 Advance variant comes with the additional A.S.A (advanced safety assist) system comprising of a forward facing stereo camera system, which assists drivers to be safer on the road with features such as Pre-Collision Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, Front Departure Alert and Pedal Misoperation Control.

In other features, all variants will come with LED headlamps with follow-me-home function and headline levelling, Smart Entry with Push Start and digital air-cond controls. The 1.5 High and 1.5 Advance has a built-in smart tag toll reader, which drivers will only need to insert their Touch N Go cards at the right bottom of the driving panel, a sensor right on top of the dashboard will then process the payment when passing a SmartTAG lane. The 1.5 Advance will also have a 7-inch touch screen multimedia system with Air Mirroring feature for Android phones.

The new Perodua Myvi comes in six colours – Ivory White, Glittering Silver, Mystical Purple, Lava Red, Peppermint Green (1.3 variants only) and Granite Grey (1.5 variants only), Perodua offers a 5-year/150,000KM warranty and prices are listed below with insurance:

Myvi 1.3L G (Manual) – RM44,300 (Pen. Malaysia)/RM46,300 (East Malaysia)

Myvi 1.3L G (Auto) – RM46,300 (Pen. Malaysia)/RM48,300 (East Malaysia)

Myvi 1.3L X – RM48,300 (Pen. Malaysia)/RM50,300 (East Malaysia)

Myvi 1.5L H – RM51,800 (Pen. Malaysia)/RM53,000 (East Malaysia)

Myvi 1.5L Advance – RM55,300 (Pen. Malaysia)/RM57,300 (East Malaysia)

Perodua also offers the GearUp accessories package for the new Myvi, which customers can choose from RM320 (Pen. Malaysia)/RM326.60 (East Malaysia) onwards to jazz up their Myvi with a more sporty look.

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Perodua has unveiled the All-New Myvi with advance safety features (Updated)

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Perodua has announced the All-New Myvi which comes with a whole load’s more features than any of the previous generation Myvi with a suite of advanced safety features which does not compromise its trademark value for money and quality.

The All-New Myvi will come equipped with either 1.3 or 1.5 litre Energy Efficient Vehicle Engine and comes with Dual VVT-i. The Engines are coupled with either a five-speed manual transmission in the 1.3L variant or a four-speed E-AT automatic transmission for all variants. One of the new features coming to the car is the Eco Idle, where the engine will shut off when the car is stopped and restarts it when the brake pedal is released. This and the aerodynamic improvements contribute towards fuel economy figures of 20.1 km/l for the 1.5 AT.

All the variants will also get LED headlamps with Follow Me Home function and headlamp levelling Smar Entry with Push Start. The 60:40 folding rear seat and reverse sensors will add to the driving experience, making it more convenient and fuss-free. The All-New Myvi is also longer, lower and wider than the previous generation and it is wearing alloy rims with a measurement of 14-inches for the 1.3 variants and 15-inches for the 1.5 variants.

Adding to the comfort, the car comes with a 973mm tandem distance which provides lots of legroom and an 8+1 flexible sitting arrangement making the car adaptable to your family’s lifestyle. When it comes to security, they have added a range of features like Pre-Collision Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, Front Departure Alert and Pedal Misoperation Control. These features are made possible thanks to a forward-facing recognition camera located behind the rear-view mirror. Other than that, it also has traditional features like ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Vehicle Stability Control and six airbags for the 1.5 variant and four airbags for the 1.3 variant.

The All-New Myvi will be available in six colours, Ivory White Glittering Silver, Mystical Purple, and Lava Red. Peppermint Gree is only available for the 1.3 variant and Granite Gray is only for the 1.5 variant. Perodua will open bookings beginning 9 November and prices will start from RM44,300. Below is the full price list for all mentioned variants:

Update
: Looks like we have an accurate image of the All-New Myvi which comes from news portal, Just Leak. Below is the image of the car:

Image Source: Just Leak Facebook Page

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Person who got a lost iPhone gets owner interested

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What do you do when your phone is lost? Most of us will definitely be either using cloud services to track our devices or probably hope for that person to be stupid enough to take a selfie and have their photo accidentally uploaded, then rush to the nearest police station to lodge a report hoping to get our beloved smartphone back back. Here’s something interesting how this couple out there dealt with this situation.

A lovely lady by the name of Danielle Bruckman has apparently lost her iPhone somewhere and her phone was picked up by a guy. As expected, most people don’t even know that a cloud service is available for uploading pictures that they took, the man took a selfie of his own and Danielle managed to find out who got her iPhone. Instead of lodging a report on the thief, she actually imitated that person’s pose and even put on a mustache on herself so that she look like him.

Even more creepy, she finds it interesting and waits eagerly for the man’s selfie everyday. Check out the pictures below, and seriously, they really look like a pair of
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Pet mouse gets transformed into a flying drone

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This might sound a bit disgusting, but there was this Dutch guy who just doesn’t want to see his dead pet rodent going off soon, so he decided to make it fly by installing three propellers to his pet’s leg and tail with the help of Arjen Beltman and Bart Jansen. Well, that seems to be a nice way to treat a dead pet mouse as if you are telling the mouse to fly high to heaven, and in my
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 I find it to be pretty respectful to the dead mouse, though I personally won’t dare to do those DIY stuffs to a dead animal. Check out these creative invention in the video down below, it’s called the “Ratcopter”.

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Petron launches its very own prepaid fuel card

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Having corporate perks is one of the benefits those of us in SMEs envy, especially when it comes to fuel benefits. However, now small and medium companies can offer this same perk much easier with Petron Prepaid Fleet Card, which allows you to pay conveniently for your fuel.

The Petron Prepaid Fleet Card offers enhanced security with every transaction by incorporating microchip technology and PIN protection. On top of that, you can even set your own fuel or credit limit, monitor and control your fuel management account using a real-time tracking system.

When it comes to convenience of payment, with this prepaid card, you can use it at fuel pump terminals located outdoor, or through indoor payment counters in the Treats store. Reloading the card is also easy and can be done through cash deposit, cheque payment, or using Interbank Giro online transfer.

Apart from the benefits of cashless payment, you can use the Petron Prepaid Fleet Card to earn Petron Miles points everytime everytime to fill up. You will receive 1 point for every ringgit spent on fuel.

In order to apply for this card, you just need to head to any Petron service station and fill up a form together with your company’s Business Registration Form. Once your application is successful, you will receive your cards in about 2 weeks time.

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PETRONAS launches Setel, the first e-payment solution for fuel purchases in Malaysia

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The first e-payment solution for fuel purchases has arrived in Malaysia, and it’s introduced by PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) with an app called Setel.

Setel allows customers to make payment through their smartphones so that they will no longer need to queue or walk over to counters to make payment for fuel purchases. Not only is this the first e-payment solution for fuel purchases in Malaysia, it’s also the first in Southeast Asia. In addition, users can integrate their loyalty points into the apps so there’s no longer the need to use to separate cards to pay and earn points.

Setel had a beta launch in July 2018, and because the responses were positive and welcoming, it is now available in over 40 stations within the Klang Valley, and it’s expected to be available nationwide by the end of next year. From January 2019, users will also get to purchase items using the app at Mesra stores.

The app shows users the nearest PETRONAS stations that supports the e-payment feature so users will know where to go, and they can top up using their credit/debit card and also use online banking to top up in the app. When they are at the station, the app will show the pump numbers that are available, so users can decide how much they want to pump into their vehicles or click on the Full Tank ‘option’ for a full tank of gas.

The app is available for download on both App Store and Google Play, and users can download the app for free.

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Pewdiepie’s new game Poopdie is “too poopy for Apple”

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Famous YouTuber Pewdiepie is out with a new game today, but sadly it’s only available for Android users. Titled ‘Poopdie’, Felix Kjellberg (aka Pewdiepie) said that the game is “too stinky for Apple”.

On Bulbware’s blog post, the developer revealed that the game doesn’t comply with Apple guidelines and “has crude imagery and sound effect which may disgust users.” However, they are still appealing to the Apple Review Board and hopefully, there’ll be a fix soon.

In Poopdie, users get to play as the worm named Poopdie, where he poops out minions to do his bidding. Kjellberg himself played a part in the game by being the voice actor of the narrator. The minions get to battle enemies and complete quests, and everything is poop-related.

Poopdie is now available on Google Play Store, but if you’re an iOS user, you’re going to have to be patient because Apple might not approve of the game despite the appeal made.


Phanteks introduces Enthoo Pro M Acrylic Window Edition Chassis : A thing of beauty

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Phanteks recently announced the release of the Enthoo PRO M Acryllic Window Edition, featuring a new full acryllic side panel making it as beautiful as ever. The Enthoo Pro M Acryllic Window Edition includes new features that was lacking in the previous Enthoo Pro M, such as the new HDD mounting system, PWM hub, innovative radiator bracket and pump mounting location. Watercooling enthusiasts would definitely look forward to this chassis.

The I/O port is now placed on the side of the front panel, creating a simple but elegant design without the cost. The PRO M Acrylic Window Edition will feature a large interior to support full ATX. The innovative top radiator bracket allows more convenient and easier installation of the radiator and fans such as the Enthoo EVOLV ATX and the EVOLV ITX.

It would be available in December 2015 with recommended retail price of €89,90 (RM 425.48), making it around a RM 100 more expensive than the Enthoo Pro M.

Phanteks has definitely amazed us again since our last review of its Enthoo Pro M, which we have stated that the window had to be bigger to truly show off your parts.

Check out our previous video review of Phanteks Enthoo Pro M here:

Source:
TechPowerUp

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Phanteks Releases Enthoo Evolv ITX Special Edition

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Phanteks today announces the new Special Edition Enthoo Evolv ITX which brings two new colors to the Enthoo Evolv ITX Series with PH-ES215P_WT (White with Black Interior), and PHES215P-SRD (Black with Red Interior.). The new Enthoo EVOLV ITX retains the minimalist design from the original EVOLV plus a metal exterior. Similar with its predecessor that it can support high-end video card up to 13-inch in length, and supports serious water-cooling.

The casing offers a unique bracket solution for the radiator to
mount

on top without conflicts between the radiator and memory. Furthermore, Phanteks include bracket for radiator mounting on top without any conflicts between the radiator and memory. Extra storage is available with Drop-N-Lock SSD bracket, and a Multifunctional mid plate Bracket which allows for the mounting reservoir, pump, and SSD/HDD.

Phanteks Evolv ITX Special Edition comes with PH-F200SP fan, front I/O port, SSD Bracket, and 3.5-inch removable HDD bracket. Besides that, there are many upgrade options for the EVOLV ITX: 3.5-inch HDD bracket, SSD brackets, pump bracket, and the PWM hub.

The Evolv ITX Special editions comes with two colors; Red €79.90 (approx. RM 390); White €69.90 (RM 340) available from October 2015.

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Phanteks Releases Enthoo Mini XL Dual System Chassis

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Phanteks cases had an overwhelming response from the community requesting for a solution to the Enthoo Mini XL’s dual system. So finally, the company announced the release of the Enthoo Mini XL’s dual system, which will have a Phanteks Power Splitter and the Mini-ITX upgrade kit pre-installed. With the Mini XL Dual System, you can run two fully functional systems independently of one another.

The chassis features a compact and power structures with sandblasted aluminum faceplates with a matte finish. The Mini XL has a stealthy interior design with hidden PSU and HDD, plus it also comes with two separate front I/O for the dual systems and a light system with multi-color control (10 colors). The Mini XL Dual System will feature dual removable hard drive cages, two Drop-N-Lock SSD brackets, fully-equipped dust filters, a mod friendly structure, and Phanteks’ cable binders for easy cable management.

Besides that, the company included a convenient pump bracket, PWM control hub, and a radiator bracket. The chassis is equipped with three Premium Phanteks fans for optimal airflow to the CPU and GPU. One of the main advantages of the Mini XL Dual Systems is allowing two systems to run independent of one another which include the pre-installed ITX upgrade kit and Power Splitter, and two motherboards that can now be powered up using only one power supply.

The Enthoo Mini XL Dual System Chassis is expected to be priced at USD 174.99 (approx. RM739) and will be available in Malaysia by the end of December.

Source:
TechPowerUp

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Phanteks revised Enthoo EVOLV ATX an additional colors

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Phanteks’ Enthoo EVOLV ATX has gained popularity in the watercooling community with its innovative design and expansion flexibilities. Phanteks is proud to announce the availability of a new color addition to the Enthoo Evolv ATX – the Galaxy Silver. The EVOLV ATX retains the full 3mm thick aluminum outer panels with the quick release system which it offers a 4 color changeable power LED.

With the EVOLV series ranging from mini ITX to microATX, the EVOLV ATX will feature a large interior to support full ATX with an innovative top radiator bracket to allow easy installation of the radiator or fans. The EVOLV ATX now comes with the all new HDD mounting system and includes 3x modular HDD bracket (PH-HDDKT_02). Phanteks’ put water cooling as its top priority, which makes them provide multiple reservoirs and pump mounting locations, as well as storage capacity without sacrificing most of its other features.

The new color series of Phanteks’ Enthoo EVOLV ATX will be available in November 2015 (not in Malaysia at the moment) with a retail price at USD 179.99 (approx. RM 799).

SOURCE:
TechPowerUp

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Philips launches 5 new monitors

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Philips’ first launch of the year is a big one as the company has launched five new monitors; two of which are curved models. The models in question are the 227E7QDSW/B, the 237E7QDSW/B, 276E7QDSW/B, 279X6QJSW and the BDM3490UC.

All of the monitors mentioned above features IPS-PLS technology, giving the monitors extra wide viewing angles of 178/178 degree while being able to produce crisp images and vivid colours. The monitors above is also capable of reproducing 82% of the NTSC colour gamut and a full 99% sRGB colour gamut, giving the monitors the capability to show a wider range of colours for more true-to-life images.

Philips own technology such as Smartimage Lite and SmartContrast are also implemented into the monitors to boost image output quality. These monitors come with an optional Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) cable for those who wish to connect their mobile devices to the Philips monitor.

Three of the five Philips monitors, the 21.5 inch 227E7QDSW, the 23 inch 237E7QDSW/B and the 27 inch 276E7QDSW/B feature a 16:9 Full HD display. The 27 inch 279X6QJSW is a curved monitor that comes with AMD FreeSync technology, and the 34 inch BDM3490UC features an almost bezel-less display that has a QHD resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels.

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Philips leaks a new Hue LED light strip for outdoor use

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Yesterday we were invited to experience the Philips Hue smart lighting system and were pretty impressed with the applications and features that they have added to the whole system. Users now have the ability to control the lighting from the computer rather than just their app, which opens a whole new way to interact with these lights. Now thanks to a leak, we know what else the company has in store for their fancy lights.

The new product will be an outdoor light strip simple called Outdoor LightStrip which first appeared on the Philips Hue Netherlands website. Think the Philips Hue light strip but meant for outdoor use and wrapped by a tube making it water resistant, it will still be able to integrate with your home setup. The Outdoor LightStrip’s tube has a diffuser coating which makes sense for outdoor uses, as you don’t want it to shine brightly but subtly enough to add ambience to the outside of your house without distracting the neighbours.

The new Outdoor LightStrip will come in a two-meter and five-meter package but sadly, there is no news on its release date or price.

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Philips Malaysia bundles Xbox Series X with Momentum 559M1RYV monitor

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Hey kids, y’all want an Xbox Series X? That’s what we imagine Philips Malaysia saying after announcing the launch of their
Momentum 559M1RYV 4K
 display bundle deal that gets you the Microsoft game console for free!

The brand took to their Facebook page to announce the bundle and they confirm that the deal will last until 21 August.

Priced at RM6,299, the monitor is a ‘Designed for Xbox Momentum’-certified product, hence the whole bundle-with-an-Xbox marketing schtick. In terms of hardware, the device is no slouch as it packs a 55-inch 4K VA panel that supports up to 120Hz refresh rate.

There’s DisplayHDR 1000, AMD FreeSync, and an Ambiglow feature which is a set of lighting behind the display that emits a halo that syncs with the content that’s being displayed.

In terms of ports, there are three HDMI 2.1 ports, 1x DP 1.4. 1x USB-C. 1x USB-B, and 4x USB 3.2 ports.

With the PlayStation 5 being such a pain to attain, perhaps it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to get yourself an Xbox Series X to curb your need for next-gen gaming for a while; do note however, that the unit of the console you’ll get will be from Japan. Visit Philips’
Lazada

store to make your purcahse.

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Philips unveils 275C5QHGSW display with AmbiGlow Plus

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Philips announced the all new 275C5QHG5SW AmbiGlow Plus monitor, featuring an ambient-lighting base that sources input from your display output. It offers an LED back-lit Full HD (1920 x 1080) AH-IP display panel, complete with a 178° wide viewing angle and a 250 cd/m² maximum brightness, with dynamic mega-contrast.

Ambiglow features a new dimension to your viewing experience. The innovative Ambiglow technology enlarges your experience by creating a halo of light on and around the base. Its fast processor analyses the incoming image and adapts the colour and brightness of the light to match the image. Ambiglow Plus lighted base can cycle through different hues, or allow the user to manually select the hue or timing of the light for ambient coloured mood lighting experience. Colour, vibrancy and excitement move beyond the screen, bringing a more thrilling, intense and immersive viewing experience.

The display inputs include D-Sub and HDMI with MHL support. It is expected to hit stores at a suggested retail price of about $350 (RM1500).

SOURCE:
TechPowerUp

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Philips W6618 with 5300mAh battery announced in China

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Philips used to be pretty active in the
mobile phone
 market, they are popular for releasing phones that have superb battery life and can even be powered by two simple AAA batteries. The company has recently announced a
dual SIM Androidsmartphone
 with a whooping 5300mAh battery onboard.

The W6618 from Philips has a 5-inch QHD (960×540) resolution display and uses a Mediatek MT6582M 1.3GHz quad core processor paired with 1GB RAM and 4GB ROM. Other things include a 8MP main camera, 2MP front facing camera and comes preloaded with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

The specs will be sufficient for users who simply want their phone to be able to make calls, instant messaging and browse the web. The 5300mAh battery will be the main selling point of the phone, as the company is able to squeeze in such a huge battery in a 5-inch form factor with a mere thickness of 11.4mm.

Speaking of its power features, there is a button on the phone that lets you activate an “extreme power saving mode” that will increase the phone’s standby time up to 54%. Philips also mentioned that the power saving mode will give the phone a standby time of up to 66 days and a talktime up to 33 hours. Additionally, Philips has also added quick charging mode that will charge a dead battery as fast as 4 hours, a 10 minute charge will give the phone 20 hours of standby time and 1 hour of talktime.

The Philips W6618 retails at RMB1699, which translates to around RM885, the phone will also support WCDMA and GSM networks, we hope Philips will bring this model into Malaysia, we’ve been longing for smartphones like this.


iPhone 14 Pro to ditch the notch for a hole-punch cutout

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While we are still waiting for the
iPhone 13
 to be available in Malaysia, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is already revealing information on the iPhone 14 Pro — it will not have a notch.

According to Kuo, the iPhone 14 Pro models will be the first to ditch the notch, replacing it with a hole-punch cutout that we’ve seen countless times on Android phones.

It’s just the Pro models

However, the iPhone 14 not be getting the same design; it is expected to sport the same, smaller notch that we’re seeing on the current iPhone 13 models.

Image credit: Jon Prosser x RendersByian

Apple will also be taking out the iPhone mini from the equation; instead, we’ll be getting an iPhone 14 Max that should be as large as the Pro Max model at 6.7 inches, but slightly cheaper (below $900).

iPhone 14 Pro may finally come with a 48MP camera system?

There’s also a possibility that Apple will go for higher megapixels lenses — we’re expecting a 48MP wide camera that uses pixel-binning, so essentially you’ll still end up with a 12MP photo but with better quality.

As of now, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro are still using 12MP lenses, though the camera systems are greatly improved in terms of software and hardware.

Under-display Touch ID delayed

While Kuo previously predicted that the iPhone 14 may come with an under-display Touch ID, he recently revealed that the development of the under-display Touch ID is not progressing as quickly as expected, so it may not appear next year.

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Phone case for the OnePlus 6T confirms a dual-camera setup and in-display fingerprint sensor

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The OnePlus 6T launch date is just around the corner and we have seen some leaks and rumours that the phone might come with a triple-camera setup to go against the likes of the P20 Pro. But in a recent OnePlus 6T phone case listing, it shows that the phone will come with only a dual sensor setup.

In the renders of the phone case with the phone in it, we saw that the case will not come with a rear-fingerprint sensor cut-out which indicates an in-display fingerprint sensor. This will be the first phone from the company that comes with this fingerprint sensor technology. Other than that, the phone will come with a 6.41-inch FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch, Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The company has confirmed that the phone will come bundled with a USB Type-C Bullet headphones, as the 6T will not come with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

So far, this is the most promising phone case render of the phone and we will definitely get more information on the phone as it comes closer to its launch date.

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PhoneKid smartphone is targeted at children and gives parents full control of the phone

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Times are changing fast, kids now days are not asking for the newest Power Ranger toy anymore but the latest iPhone or Android phone. Getting your kid a phone at such an early age might be an issue, as can be vulnerable to exploits if they visit the wrong parts of the Internet. A Spanish company called Escudo Web, has developed a smartphone aim specifically at kids.

They are calling it the PhoneKid, a smartphone that allows the parents to control the phone through an app, giving them control over apps kids have access to and block or replace the home screen with an activity command. Other than that, the phone cant be turned off as well as the location. There is an SOS button that will silently call the parent phones in case the child is in an emergency situation.

PhoneKid runs on a custom version of Android and the company is now looking for a hardware partner to help develop the phone and implement security measures so the kids can bypass its protections.

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Phones that will receive the MIUI 13 update

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Xiaomi unveiled a variety of new devices recently such as the Xiaomi 12 flagship
series
, new
wearables
, and even
MIUI 13
. The new UI’s global rollout will kick off starting Q1 2022 and it introduces nice additions like new widgets, better privacy features, overall improved aesthetics, and more.

Global Update Plans

Users can expect a stable update of the MIUI 13 starting from Q1 2022, here are the first batch of devices:

Redmi 10

Redmi 10 Prime

Redmi Note 8 (2021)

Redmi Note 10

Redmi Note 10 Pro

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

Redmi Note 10 JE

Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi Mi 11i

Xiaomi Mi 11X

Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

Xiaomi 11T

Xiaomi 11T Pro

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

Xiaomi Pad 5

Details for future batches will be released later on.

China Update Plans

First batch of public beta set to release from January 2022:

Redmi Note 9

Redmi Note 9 4G

Redmi Note 10 Pro

Redmi Note 10X Pro

Redmi Note 11 5G

Redmi 10X

Redmi K30 Pro

Redmi K30 Extreme Edition

Redmi K30S Extreme Edition

Redmi K40

Redmi K40 Pro

Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition

Xiaomi 10

Xiaomi 10S

Xiaomi 10 Pro

Xiaomi 10 Extreme Edition

Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth Edition

Xiaomi Mi CIVI

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4

Xiaomi CC9 Pro

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 (MIUI 13 Pad OS)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro (MIUI 13 Pad OS)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G (MIUI 13 Pad OS)

The Xiaomi 12 series will be pre-installed with MIUI 13 and while Xiaomi didn’t confirm whether Poco phones will get the MIUI 13 update, you can expect the recent models like the Poco F3, Poco F3 GT, Poco F2 Pro, Poco X3 GT, and Poco X3 Pro to get the update in the following months.

Source –
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Phononic Releases CPU Cooler Gives Big Cooling Performance in a Small Package

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Phononic is a company revolutionizing cooling and heating with SilverCore solid-state technology, introduces a new and innovative, high-performance solid-state CPU Cooler. The Phononic model HEX 1.0 is the first in a series of CPU coolers and is now available for pre-order via the company’s Indiegogo campaign.

Compare to a traditional heatsink/fan CPU coolers that will require to grow in size, the HEX 1.0 is built to meet today’s high-performance computing needs in a much smaller form factor and it allows consumers to utilize enclosures ranging from mini-ITX to full-size EATX towers. Then, the Phononic CPU Cooler comes equipped with a dedicated control board that provides Variable Assist Cooling (VAC) to maximize thermal performance while minimizing the power and fan noise associated with increasing CPU load conditions.

VAC will combine a state-of-the-art Phononic heat pump with electronic control hardware and firmware that allows the CPU Cooler to respond to the changing load and ambient conditions. Besides that, it uses a highly reliable solid-state technology, the HEX 1.0 CPU Cooler meets or exceeds the thermal performance of closed-loop water coolers without worrying with water in the system.

The Phononic CPU cooler can be purchased over Indiegogo and the company features different special perks for early adopters, including an opportunity to become part of team for Phononic engineering development team and win a chance to go a trip to Phononic’s headquarters to participate in the final product launch, discounted prices and more. After it achieves the goal in Indiegogo then the CPU Cooler will available for delivery in November 2015.

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Photo Essay: This is the all-new Perodua Myvi

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The launch of the new Myvi marks a new milestone for Perodua, as the company has finally unveiled the third generation of its best selling hatchback automobile, and though there has been many leaks online before the launch, let us now take a look at the car in real life as it was photographed by us today at the launch.

This is the 1.5 Advance variant of the Myvi, all variants will come with white LED headlamps as a standard, Perodua says that this is their best-selling color.

Here’s the steering wheel, leather wrapped for the 1.5 Advance and comes with audio controls and a phone answer button.

The all new cluster meter that lights up in white and blue LED when the car starts, the digital info display is a rather huge one as well.

Open the compartment right below the steering reveals a built-in SmartTAG reader, insert your Touch N Go card and you are set, no need to change batteries.

The toll reader sensor that deducts balance off your Touch N Go card.

The standard set of controls with two new stuffs, Advance Safety Assist (A.S.A) and headlamp leveling.

The same 7-inch entertainment system that comes with the Bezza, let’s hope Smart Link works well this time.

Digital air-condition controls, no more turning knobs.

The boot is larger than the previous generation, good for around four mid-size travelling luggage.

It comes with a full size 15-inch alloy rim spare tyre, now this is cool.

The rear combi LED light, pretty refreshing to see this on a local car.

Lastly, the red color model from the side, it is a decent sized compact car.

What do you think about the new Perodua Myvi, tell us about it in the comments. In case you missed it, read up our story on the
Myvi
.

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PhotoFast has a call recorder hardware for your iPhone

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At the Computex show floor, everything seems to be the same after walking hall after hall, and we happen to discover neat little gadget at the PhotoFast booth, which is simply called the PhotoFast Call Recorder. Designed to work with the iPhone with a Lightning connector, the Call Recorder is a MFi-certified gadget announced at PhotoFast’s Computex press conference today, it records your conversations made over the phone app and supports other social messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, Line, WeChat, Viber, Messenger and Skype. In addition, it even gives your iPhone a classic 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot for storing your recorded calls.

To record a conversation, users will be required to press the Record button on the front to start recording, the audio recording quality is supported up to uncompressed 48KHz PCM file format, which is great for those who doesn’t want to miss out anything on spoken conversation. Users can download the free Call Recorder+ app from the App Store to access their voice recordings, which is able to show information of the caller, do edits on recordings, and even secure them with a 4-digit PIN if required.

PhotoFast will begin selling the Call Recorder in Taiwan beginning June, it retails NTD$3,799 (RM540) and the company intends to introduce this product to the Malaysian market later this year.

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Physical prototype of the OnePlus 5 surfaces

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With what looks to be the design sketch of the OnePlus 5 floating around the Internet, it has been confirmed as a prototype and not the final product. Now, another picture of the prototype has emerged and this time it is a physical prototype of the phone, this might not be the phone that OnePlus will launch but it does give us an inside into what the company is planing to do with their new flagship device.

The photo shows the that back of the phone is very similar looking to the OnePlus 3 except for the dual camera. There is no dimensions of the phone but comparing the OnePlus 3 side by side, we see that it possibility looks smaller in length but then again this is still a first impression. Sadly there is no picture of the front of the phone but following the rumors there will be much smaller bezels and dual front-facing cameras. As you can see, there is no back-facing fingerprint scanner so that would mean that it will be in the front but whether is going to be under the screen of the phone or is yet to be known.

As usual this is not confirmed, the prototype does not follow accurately the design sketch that is out there so expect a change in the design of the phone when it is officially announced in summer.

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PICKnGO is a ride-hailing app that is targeted at taxi drivers

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There is a new ride-hailing company called PICKnGO which focuses mainly on taxi drivers. This company was designed to provide passengers with a safe, reliable, convenient and consistent taxi ride while using metered rates that can be cost saving against surge pricing charges offered by other ride-hailing companies. Valerie Chan, the Executive Director of Pick N Go Sdn Bhd said that the app is to help taxi drivers keep up with technology and to change the way they conduct their business.

She also added that the app is not only focused on helping taxi drivers but it also takes into account passenger’s concern with the issues of ride-hailing apps that have been popping up recently. In order to address this concerns, they have incorporated an SOS button into the app to give passengers a greater peace of mind and taxi drivers have to go through training to improve their skills when dealing with passengers.

With Grab and Uber dominating the ride-hailing market in Malaysia, this app could also help out the taxi drivers that have been affected by this companies and PICKnGO looks like its the best option for taxi drivers. Some of you might think that riding in a taxi is bad as there have been more negative cases in taxis than Grab and Uber cars, but some of these taxi drivers are earning an honest living and they should not be put in the same basket as all the other rotten fruit. The app can be downloaded now for both Android and iOS on their respective app stores for free.

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PICO 4 continues to retail from RM1,599 with CNY Prosperity Deals

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There’s no need to FOMO on owning a new PICO 4 VR headset this New Year, because you can still own one from RM1,599 for a limited time from 1st to 27th January 2023.

In addition, PICO is throwing in six free games when you purchase your PICO 4 during the period, including LesMills Body Combat, All-in-One Sports VR, OhShape, Smash Drums, Down the Rabbit Hole and After the Fall.

As for accessories, you will receive a PICO 4 Casing (worth RM99), Lens Protector (worth RM19.90) and a Sweat Proof Silicone Cover (worth RM49.90), which is overall RM700 worth of savings and very attractive just like PICO’s previous offers.

The PICO 4 VR headset is the very best consumer VR headset that you can own in the market, featuring a balanced and lightweight form factor, it offers excellent clarity with a 4K+ resolution on its slim pancake lens and precise tracking with 6DoF sensors, not to mention its huge library of apps and games, and the ability to stream SteamVR games wirelessly at an extremely low latency with the free Streaming Assistant app.

Available in 128GB and 256GB storage variants, the PICO 4 usually retails at RM1,699 and RM1,899 respectively, however for a limited time, you will be able to own it at
Good Deals by KLGG
 at RM100 off its usual price.

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PICO 4 VR headset launches in Malaysia from RM1699

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If you are looking for a VR headset with official local availability and support, the PICO 4 VR headset has officially made its debut today in Malaysia, the contender to the popular Meta Quest 2 VR headset has many to offer when it comes to both hardware and software features, and most notably, it has a really attractive starting price of RM1,699 with a base storage configuration of 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage, while the higher 256GB storage variant will retail at RM1,999.

Powered by the Snapdragon XR2 SoC, the PICO 4 features a pair of 2.56″ LCD display that pushes a resolution of 4320×2160 that refreshes at 90Hz, which is a really impressive visual quality for a VR headset, not to mention its lightweight and compact aesthetic at just 295g without the straps, this is made possible with the use of Pancake optics to reduce the distance between the lens and display.

Like its competitor, the PICO 4 can be controlled with a pair of 6DoF controllers that comes with a strong linear motor known as the HyperSense motors, the headset features 3D Spatial Audio for an immersive VR experience.

The PICO 4 can be purchased starting today at PICO’s official store on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok shop, customers who purchase the headset from 12-16 October 2022 will receive a RM100 off their purchase on both variants.

If you want to experience the PICO 4 before purchase, do head on over to Sunway Pyramid this week as PICO is having a roadshow there.

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PICO 4 VR headset to be available in Malaysia on October

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If you have been looking to an alternative to the Meta Quest 2, then be very excited because ByteDance’s PICO 4 all-in-one VR headset is set to launch in Malaysia on October, the company is also set to have a roadshow from October 11-16 with no details of the location disclosed yet.

At just 295g without the strap and measuring 35.8mm of thickness, the PICO 4 is a powerful VR headset that’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor – the very same silicon that powers the Oculus Quest 2, it also has a large 5300mAh battery that supports QC 3.0 charging.

The PICO 4 has four well-placed SLAM cameras around the thin frame of the HMD allows high precision tracking and mapping of surroundings, while a powerful 16MP RGB camera resides underneath the cover, the PICO 4 offers a comfortable and great visual quality with a 90Hz 4K+ display.

The controllers of the PICO 4 resembles the Meta Quest 2’s a lot with a arc design, it supports 6DoF that allow users to enjoy a wider degree of movement within the virtual environment and features a HyperSense broadband motor for more realistic haptic feedback.

Users will have access to a wide selection of apps and games through the PICO Store, while additional content can also be obtained via Steam VR, the headset will also feature an exclusive PICO Fitness programme to help users stay active, it can also recommend exercise plans for users based on their goals, an exclusive partnership with Ubisoft coming in 2023 will also bring fitness content to the PICO 4 such as All-in-One Summer Sports VR, LesMills Body Combat and Just Dance VR.

More information will be shared via PICO’s social media over the weeks and we will be reporting back here as soon as we have more info.

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PICO opens first VR concept flagship store in Sunway Pyramid

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PICO has set up its first VR concept flagship store in Malaysia, located at Sunway Pyramid mall, this is the first of its kind store that will allow customers to experience PICO VR headsets in various experiential zones in a huge 1,530 square feet retail space.

Spearheaded by PICO’s exclusive distributor, Rainbow Distribution, the store comprises four experiential zones including gaming, fitness, entertainment and social, trained product experts will be on the ground to assist customers on their purchase and technical questions, while the store will have an aftersales section to attend to warranty and repair services on PICO VR headsets.

Set to open doors on 10th December 2022, the PICO VR concept flagship store will be running a two-tier special promotion for those interested to purchase a VR headset that day, where the first 10 customers who purchase one unit of the PICO 4 will receive one free PICO Neo 3 Link worth RM999, the 11th to 30th customers who purchase one unit of the PICO 4 can purchase the second unit of PICO 4 at half the usual retail price (RM849.50 for 128GB and RM999.50 for 256GB).

PICO 4 VR headsets purchased at the store are eligible to receive Christmas Pack and Starter Pack game bundles for free, which are worth RM476.93 and RM440 respectively, a VR boxing competition will also be held that day and the winner who score the highest points will walk home with a grand prize of one PICO 4 unit.

The PICO VR Concept Flagship Store is located next to TGI Fridays in Sunway Pyramid, the queue for the PICO 4 deal will begin on 10th December 2022 from 10am to 2pm.

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Pikachu but in a mouse form — that’s Razer’s new Atheris gaming mouse

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Three months ago, Razer and Pokemon teamed up to release a set of Pikachu-themed peripherals. Now, there’s a limited edition Pikachu x Razer Atheris, as announced by Razer’s CEO, Min- Liang Tan.

Aside from a yellow body, the Pikachu x Razer Atheris also has Pikachu’s face on top of it. In contrast, Razer made the scrolling wheel and side buttons red and we’re guessing this is more than just inspired by Pikachu’s cheeks — it could also have something to do with the upcoming festive season.

The bad news is, just like the previous Pokemon-themed peripherals, this wireless mouse is a China-exclusive product. Tan mentioned that this due to trademarks and legal issues, but also offered a solution for those who really want the mouse — asking your China friends for help. Of course, you’d have to have friends in China for that to work.

The Pikachu x Razer Atheris is available for ¥499.00 which is around RM293 if you convert to our local currency.

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Pilot program launched for GoPro Fusion spherical camera

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GoPro announced a pilot program for the GoPro Fusion, which is a 5.2k spherical camera designed to capture immersive virtual reality content and well as conventional non-VR video and photo formats. Professional content creators can apply to be part of the pilot program which is set to launch in summer 2017.

In addition to its high performance capture for VR experiences, the Fusion’s 5.2k resolution enables OverCapture creative solution which has the ability to “punch-out” the spherically captured video into conventional non-VR videos and photos in HD-quality. This is to enable traditional content creators that do not want to shoot a VR video, to capture the shot that they are looking for and well as capturing the unexpected. To actually understand better what would be the final product produced from the Fusion, watch the video below.

The GoPro Fusion will be compatible with a broad range of mounts and handheld accessories from GoPro and is set to have a limited commercial release by the end of 2017. Pricing will be provided at launch, if you are interested in participating in the pilot program, visit the link
here
.

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PIN & PAY system to be implemented for credit cards across Malaysia

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Signing on your credit card bill will be made obsolete at the beginning of July as Bank Negara has issued an industry-wide initiative that mandates all banks in Malaysia to switch to the PIN & PAY system.

Claimed to be a more secure payment method, the PIN & PAY system would require you to authorized a payment via credit card, debit card, charge card or prepaid card by inputting your PIN code into a terminal. Once verified, your transaction will be completed and you don’t need to sign on the receipt. Whether or not the PIN & PAY system would affect overseas transaction is something we don’t yet know.

Another feature of this new PIN & PAY enabled cards is that it supports contactless payment. For transactions below RM250, you will be able to wave or tap your card on a contactless card reader to complete your transaction. A PIN is not required for this sort of payment.

That said, you’ll will need to take a trip to the bank to acquire a card that supports the PIN & PAY system as cards that were issued before the 1st of March do not have this feature. Right now, most banking institutions in Malaysia such as
Maybank
,
Citibank
 and
CIMB Bank
 have announced that they will be introducing PIN & PAY cards in phases.

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Pioneer AVH-X8850BT Review: Keeping your eyes on the road with Android Auto and CarPlay

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Have you ever find personal navigation devices and smartphone car kits an eyesore on your car’s dashboard? Its time to put them away for a safer driving experience. The solution for a smarter and safer driving experience? An in-car receiver that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which in this case we have the Pioneer AVH-X8850BT for review, it comes with a 7-inch WVGA resistive touch display that has a detachable face plate to avoid theft, it also has lots of media playback options, which comprises of a DVD drive, an SDXC card reader, two rear USB ports, an HDMI port, and auxiliary inputs. In addition, the AVH-X8850BT also has one of the widest range of music and video playback file support, you can play FLAC, WAV, MKV, H.264 encoded MP4 files from either a FAT or NTFS formatted storage.

Watch our video review of the Pioneer AVH-X8850BT on how it has helped to keep my eyes on the road and off my smartphone.

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Pirate Bay co-founder creates a perpetual piracy machine using a Raspberry Pi

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Peter Sunde is no stranger to the world of piracy. Being a co-founder of the ever-infamous Pirate Bay, the man has served 5 months in prison for his involvement with the website. Surely such a punishment is enough to deter him from piracy ever again right? Well…not really as the man has created a perpetual piracy machine.

Built from a Raspberry Pi and a screen, this device, called Kopimashin, is capable of creating 100 copies of Gnarls Barkley’s Crazy every second. To rub the salt in even further, the device also records the theoretical loss that’s been incurred by the record labels as a consequence.

Just in case you think you’ve found the perfect device to fund your illicit music business, know that the Kopimashin does not save its efforts as it wipes all the copied files after duplication.

The creation of the Kopimashin by Sunde is to prove the point that digital copies do not have any inherent value. He believes that it is absurd for record labels to put a value to a copy. That said, Sunde intends to create more to show elsewhere, and may even sell a few to help earn some cash which may be used to pay back the millions in fees he owes to the content industry.

Source :
Torrentfreak

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Pirates apologize over "The Hateful Eight" leak

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Quentin Tarantino has a new movie out called “The Hateful Eight”. Pirates somehow got their hands on a high quality non-camrip version of the film and has since uploaded it onto various torrent sites. So far so typical, but there is a twist to this story. Apparently, the pirates responsible for the leaks are now apologising for it.

If this reddit post is to be believed
, it seems that the group responsible for the leak, Hive-CM8, are “officially” apologising for their actions. According to the post, they were motivated to share the movie with people who are “not rich enough” to see the film in theaters and have, in the spirit of being “sporting”, held the release back for a week to give the official release a fighting chance.

The group went on to clarify that they acquired the leak “from a guy on the street” and not through a hack, meaning that Hive-CM8 was only responsible for distributing the film onto torrent sites and not intentionally hacking into some Hollywood Executive’s archives and copying the movie remotely.

Included in the posts is the standard “defense of piracy” arguments where the group states that piracy can help the business instead of hinder it. Regardless of whether or not the apology was sincere, we suspect that Tarantino and the movie studio responsible for the production of The Hateful Eight wouldn’t accept this apology.

Source :
Torrentfreaks
,
reddit

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Pixar launches a free storytelling course on the Khan Academy

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Are you an aspiring storywriter who would like some guidance as to how you should write a good story? If you are, you might be interested in this free storytelling course found on Khan Academy that is prepared by one of the best storytellers in the world: Pixar.

Created as part of the Pixar in a Box instalment, Pixar has teamed up with the Khan Academy to publish an online course titled ‘The Art of Storytelling’ on the only education platform. While Pixar is still working on uploading the full course material, the first section of the course introduces the basics of storytelling. The second part of the course isn’t available yet, but it’ll be focused on characters.

Perhaps the best part of this course is that it is entirely free for anyone who wishes to learn it, so you can learn about storytelling from Pixar without needing to pay a single cent. Even if you’re not interested in writing stories, the course is a great way to see how Pixar works its magic behind the scenes.

Source:
Khan Academy
,
The Next Web

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The Pixel 2 beats the iPhone 8 Plus’ camera on DxOMark

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The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were both unleashed by Google just yesterday at San Francisco. The company also launched a range of other products as part of its “Made by Google” initiative. One notable thing that was spotted with the Pixel 2 is that it scored the highest on DxOMark, the controversial benchmark site for smartphone cameras.

The Google Pixel 2 scored a high 98 marks after going through DxOMark’s series of thorough tests. This means that it trumps both the iPhone 8 Plus and the Galaxy Note 8 which tied for second place at 94 marks. The previous champion was the iPhone 8 Plus, which had its score just recently tied by Samsung’s first ever dual camera smartphone the Galaxy Note 8.

The Pixel 2 is able to achieve portrait shots with blurred background effects without the need of a secondary camera. What makes it better than the Galaxy Note 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus is its camera’s ability to utilize both OIS and EIS at the same time, causing it to excel better in video.

Google’s latest flagship lineup is also exceptional under low light, with the Pixel 2 being able to retain a great dynamic range when capturing low light shots. Regardless, these scores by DxOMark shouldn’t be taken too seriously as the company is known to work with smartphone camera manufacturers, which might lead to bias scoring. What do you think?

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More Pixel 2 than iPhone handsets activated last weekend

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Christmas is one of the greatest excuses to buy gifts for ourselves. This of course includes new smartphones, with the countless Christmas special promos by retailers and smartphone manufacturers made available out there. After the whole big story about the iPhone 6 being slowed down on purpose through its latest software update, it looks like Apple’s iPhones weren’t the most popular phones last weekend.

According to Localytics, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL received the most activations during Christmas weekend, beating Apple’s collection of 2017 iPhones – iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. The Pixel 2 accounted for 38.61 percent of phones activated while the larger Pixel 2 XL claims second spot at 31.41 percent. The iPhone X is third with 28.72 percent, while the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus follow behind at 17.7 percent and 13.98 percent respectively.

The rest of the top ten include three of Apple’s iPads – 2nd gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro, 5th gen iPad and the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, followed by Samsung’s flagships the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy S8 at 9th and 10th places respectively.

Shifting our attention to the top of the table once again, goes to show that the Pixel 2 series turned out to be the more popular handsets than the iPhones. But do bear in mind that these are only activation figures.

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Pixel 2 users complain about useless headphone jack dongles

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The omission of the 3.5 mm headphone jack has been increasing among smartphones as of late. With the emergence of more wireless and USB Type-C headphones, consumers in the smartphone world are beginning the embrace the dongle life for their smartphones. Google has surprisingly stripped its Pixel lineup of the 3.5 mm headphone jack after heavily advertising its existence on the first Pixel iteration last year. Not that it is a bad thing, but numerous users have raised the issue of the provided dongle not working when used.

According to a thread on the Pixel User Community, there have been complains about the USB Type-C to headphone jack adapter not working on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, and this extends to third party dongles for some users, which means that the problem lies within the Pixel 2 series hardware or software. Some users have claimed the issue to be fixed after the latest software update, while some stated that it works only in Safe Mode. A number of users mentioned that the dongle only works when using certain apps, while audio will still fire out through the speakers on other apps.

Regardless, this issue has yet to be officially fixed by Google. Let’s hope that the Pixel 2 users do not regret shifting over to living the dongle life. Is your Pixel 2 affected? Let us know at the comments section below!

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Pixel 2 portrait mode has been ported to phones running on Android Oreo

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Recently, a developer managed to get portrait mode on the Pixel 2 to work on older Google phones like the Nexus 6P and 5X. Now, another developer took a huge step forward by making the feature work on phones running Android Oreo.

The app is called Camera NX and it has been tested to work on OnePlus 3/3T, Moto G5S Plus, and even the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 running on a leaked Oreo beta build. It is said to work with any phone running on 64-bits with Oreo but when we were testing it with the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, the app just seems to crash and return to the home screen. Another bad news is the feature only works with the back camera, as the developer has not figured out a way to make it work with the front camera yet.

If you want to try the app and experience Google’s excellent bokeh effect, you can download the app
here
. Do note that you need to sideload the app or download the app using your phone and install it directly.

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Pixel 2 XL users report overheating and charging issues

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It has been a couple of months since the release of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL and we have seen that the phone has been plagued with multiple issues like clicking sounds and burnt out screens. It looks like the issues are still coming in as some users are reporting that their phones are overheating and has battery charging issues.

Users are reporting that the phone is warm even while on standby and the battery life has been reduced. Some users are experiencing one of the problems and some are experiencing both issues, the problems seem to show up after February’s security update but there is not enough evidence that the update is the cause of the issue. Android Police has conducted an investigation and found that the Pixel 2 XL charges at less than 4W in low temperature but it still shows the Charging Rapidly on the lock screen.

Google is looking into the display message bug and might remove the Charging Rapidly on the lock screen in future updates.

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The Pixel 2 XL will be cheaper than the iPhone X

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Two weeks from now, Google will be launching its first ever Pixel refresh of smartphones. Prior to that, we have found new renders of the Pixel 2 XL which might or might not appeal to your eyes. We’ve also gotten details regarding the official pricing of the larger sibling of the Pixel series.

The image above shows one of the available color options for the upcoming Pixel 2 XL, known as Black & White, which shows the upper third in Black and the rest of the back panel in White. The handset will also be made available in Just Black color. The phone is also seen featuring an accented orange colored power button above the volume rocker.

According to Droid Life, where we sourced the renders from, the Pixel 2 XL will feature a price tag of $849 (RM 3,557.73) for the 64GB model. The 128GB variant will go for a higher $949 (RM 3,976.78) price.

Both the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL will be unveiled by Google on the 4th of October. The former device is said to be made by Taiwanese manufacturer HTC and will of course be significantly affordable than the latter.

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Pixel 3 Lite is rumoured to sport the same camera and has a headphone jack

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There have been rumours going around about the release of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Lite for several months now, but with the recent video of a pre-production version of the Pixel 3 Lite from a tech blog called Andro News, there’s finally more information on the phone.

Although the pre-production video has been removed, it was re-uploaded by another channel and according to reports, the Pixel 3 Lite comes with a 5.56-inch 1080×2160 display and its body is made of plastic. It looks pretty similar to the Pixel 3 as it also comes with a single rear camera, a fingerprint scanner and the Google logo on its back.

What’s different is that the Pixel 3 Lite will not be getting stereo speakers, but it will be getting a headphone jack.

The Pixel 3 Lite will also be powered by Snapdragon 670 processor and get 4GB RAM with 32GB storage.

It will also be shipped with Android 9 Pie and a 2915mAh battery that’s said to provide battery life comparable to the Pixel 3.

In terms of camera, the Pixel 3 Lite will be equipped with a 12.2MP camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS. On the front, the its selfie camera will be of 8MP, though it lacks the wide-angle lens that the Pixel 3 has.

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Pixel 3 might launch on 4th October based on a leak by Google

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Most of the information on the Pixel 3 has already been leaked, from its design to the specs that are rumoured to come with. The one information that is still unknown, is its release date which has been kept under wraps well until now.

This is Tech Today, a YouTube channel found a post on an advertising platform that was posted by Google where they were looking for content creators and influencers to cover the Pixel 3 launch, complete with the release date of the phone. The date stated is 4th October 2018 which seem to be the same date as the launch of the Pixel 1 and 2. We know that the phone will come with a rather large notch, bigger than most phones, as well as the latest specs like the Snapdragon 845 processor and maybe 4GB of RAM. However, the bigger focus is on the overall design of the phone as well as the camera quality, as the leaks indicate it will once again come with a single camera sensor on the back.

Other than just launching the phone, Google is expected to announce a new Pixelbook, Pixel Buds, and the first Pixel Wear OS smartwatch. Wheather the phone will release on 4th October is still unknown as Google has not confirmed any dates.

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Pixel 3a series discontinued: Google hints the arrival of Pixel 4a

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The discontinuation of the Pixel 3a series may be an indication that the Pixel 4a series are arriving really soon.

Pixel 3a series discontinued

Android Police
 has confirmed with Google that the Pixel 3a and 3a XL is discontinued. “Google Store has sold through its inventory and completed sales of Pixel 3a. For people who are still interested in buying Pixel 3a, the product is available from some partners while supplies last,” a Google spokesperson said.

It is also showed on Google’s official store that the phones are “Unavailable” instead of “Out of stock”. This is another piece of information that confirms Google won’t be restocking these devices.

Still no launch date for Pixel 4a

Image credit: OnLeak x 91mobiles

However, Google also hasn’t officially released the launch date of the Pixel 4a.
SlashGear
 reported that Google could possibly announce the new phones in July, but the availability might be delayed. This might result in a shorter gap between the Pixel 4a launch and the Pixel 5 launch — unless the Pixel 5 is also delayed.

As of now, the Pixel 4a is suggested to be launched at $399 (RM1,710) for its 64GB variant. It might be the only device as the Pixel 4a XL was rumoured to be
cancelled
.

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The Pixel 4 will unlock using face scan and has radar hardware

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Google just can’t stop teasing what’s coming up on its next flagship device, even though it is set to launch in another two months, it has announced that the Pixel 4 is confirmed to use facial scan for security, which also means that we are no longer getting a fingerprint reader.

Most Android phones already have facial unlock, but rarely any of them has such sophisticated facial scanning hardware as the iPhone, as the latter identifies your face by scanning a 3D structure of your face for better security, most Android phones use their front cameras for this feature, which is less secure as you can easily trick the phone to unlock by using a photo.

I’m also glad that Google has decided to do away with the hideous notch on the Pixel 3 XL, the top bezel now exists and includes a whole lot of sensors, including a new Soli radar chip that is supposedly used to detect hand gestures to perform actions such as skipping songs, snooze alarms and silence phone calls, at least according to Google’s blog post.

If there’s one thing for sure, Google is probably trying to grab our attention with its new sophisticated face unlock feature on the Pixel 4 a week ahead on the Note 10’s launch, which the latter will come with a in-screen fingerprint reader, the company also claims that the Pixel 4’s face unlock is more advanced than the iPhone as it recognizes your face from any angle you hold your phone.

October is just two more months away, and let’s see what more Google has to pre-announce.

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Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5: Google’s new phones start at $349

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Google has announced the
Pixel 4a
 after
postponing it at least twice
 since May 2020.

Discontinuation of Pixel 3a

Google hinted at the arrival of the Pixel 4a when it
discontinued the Pixel 3a
. This time, the Pixel 4a launches alone — there’s no Pixel 4a XL. The new Pixel phone is larger than both the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 3a, sporting a 5.8-inch OLED display. Unlike the Pixel 4, the Pixel 4a only comes in one storage configuration — 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and is powered by a Snapdragon 730 chipset.

Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 teased

Google also teased that a 5G version of the Pixel 4a will be available in the future alongside the
Pixel 5
.

Both phones will support 5G connectivity but Google only revealed the price of the Pixel 4a 5G at $499. However, both will ship sometime this fall. The Pixel 4a 5G is also rumored to be slightly larger than the 5.8-inch Pixel 4a.

Pixel 4a: Bigger battery, single 12.2MP lens

The Pixel 4a only has a single 12.2MP rear camera and another 8MP lens on the front. It comes with a 3,140mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging.

The Pixel 4a is priced at $349 (RM1,471.21) — $50 cheaper than our previous prediction.

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Google Pixel 5 price confirmed by Google Japan via leaked Twitter post

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We’ve gotten another official look of the upcoming Google Pixel 5 courtesy of Google
Japan’s
 Twitter team – they’ve recently shared a sneak peak of the device along with its price in Yen.

The thing is, the post seems to have been a misfire as it’s no longer on their official Twitter page – but screenshots have been taken and are now on the internet forever. From the get go, we see a punch-hole camera placed on the left of the display, along with thin bezels too.

OFFICIAL – Pixel 5 Costs ¥74,800 in Japan
pic.twitter.com/JQFYvA0BAU

— TechDroider (@techdroider)
September 26, 2020

The ad copy confirms that the phone will support 5G, but most likely only Sub-6 band networks as
reported
 before.

More exciting of course is the price – the ad shows that the phone is priced at 74,800 Yen (RM2,598) and is available for pre-order soon.

Image credit: Pricebaba

This makes the phone even cheaper than the previous Pixel 4’s launch price – but then again the Pixel 5 doesn’t ship with a flagship processer like its older brother.

That’s all we know for now regarding Google’s latest, so we’ll have to tune in during Google’s event this 30 September to learn more.

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Pixelbook details and a computer accessory called Google Clips leaked prior to event

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The rumoured Pixelbook will be making an appearance at the Pixel launch that will be happening at 12 AM on 5 October local time and prior to the announcement, leaks on the new laptop from Google has been released as well as an unknown product called Google clips.

The new Chrome OS-powered laptop will come with a 12.3-inch touch display and will be powered by the Intel Core i5 processor with a chance that the clock speeds will be different depending on the variant. A previous leak also mentioned that the laptop will be available in three storage configurations, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB which the new report has confirmed. The same leak also mentioned that the prices of the Pixelbook will be at $1,199, $1,339 and $1,749 depend on the storage configurations.

9to5Google managed to take a peek at the inventory entries for the event and came across a product called Google Clip. This is the first time that this name has popped out and there is not much that is known about this product other than it is categorized as a computer accessory which will probably go together with the Pixelbook.

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Pixelmator, the most powerful and user friendly image edit app is coming to iPhone

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Some months back, we featured Pixelmator in our videos and showed you how effortless and powerful photo editing could be on the
iPad
, you’ll be happy to know that the app will be hitting iPhone users really soon, this is one of the first image editor that takes advantage of Apple’s 64-bit architecture on the
iPad
 Air back then.

Pixelmator for iPhone
 from
Pixelmator Team
 on
Vimeo
.

With Pixelmator, you are able to do a lot of stuffs such as color correction, inserting funky text and watermarks, create collages from a set of downloadable templates and it features a lot of brushes for users to draw if you really want to do something artistic to your pictures, best of all these editing stuffs happen in real time as you work on them, making it one of the most powerful image editing app that you can find on a
tablet
.

If you’ve already purchased the app on iPad back then, you need not worry to pay again as the app will become a universal app for your iPhone and you should be able to download them starting tomorrow. For new users, the app will cost US$4.99. Meanwhile, watch our video down below.


Pizza Hut welcomes the future with their Digital Concept Store

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Pizza Hut Malaysia has just upgraded the pizza eating and ordering experience with the launch of their new digital concept store in Sunway Pyramid and the launch of their new mobile app. Both these innovations are the company’s initiative to propel their business into the digital age.

The tables in the store are equipped with tablets for faster and better accurate orders that will be sent directly to the kitchen. There are also Digital Take Away Kiosks that allows customers that are on the run to order and pay for their orders, potentially reducing the time to place an order as well. There is also the Augmented Reality menu where customers can play with a digital game to keep them occupied while waiting for their food.

For those of you that would prefer to get their pizzas delivered directly to their doorsteps can use the newly launched Pizza Hut app which makes the process easier and in turn, rewards customers that use it. For every purchase from the app, customers will be rewarded with Pizza Points which can be used to redeem free side dishes, drinks or even free pizza.

To end the celebration, Pizza Hut is also offering 35,000 pizzas through their new You Download, We Belanja promotion. Customers would need to download the Pizza Hut mobile app and order a regular Pizza and they will get another regular pizza for free while stocks last.

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Plan your next vacation worry free with this app

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As the year is about to end, its usually time for a busy person like me to start thinking of a well deserved break, but when it comes to choosing a trip, I usually get bogged down by the amount of offers from travel sites, some led me to other websites which doesn’t show the exact offer price, and some doesn’t even allow me to make special requests to my flight itinerary unless I pay additional fees.

Thankfully, there’s this app called Pick A Trip helps me get the job done, everything from selecting a flight to booking a hotel all happens in one app on your iPhone or Android device, and here’s why I absolutely love it as compared to other apps.

First, it has got to do with the user-friendly interface and comfortable font typography, if you are someone who doesn’t have a preference of destination to travel to, you will be able to pick a trip from the beautiful thumbnails when you launch the app.

Unlike other apps, the price on the thumbnail shows the return fare price instead of a one-way trip, making it easier to choose a destination based on my budget. If you already know where you would like to go, simply tab on the Flights tab and you will be able to enter your destination as usual, you also get to choose your preferred airline to fly with.

Once you select a destination from the main screen, you will be shown several airlines, pick one and select your departure and return date, then you will be presented with flight times to the destination with their respective fare prices.

In the return flight time selection, I’m happy that it showed if I need to pay additional fees for a specific time slot; and should I be dissatisfied with my selection, I can easily go back and choose a different date, there’s no annoying slow loading times and refreshes as I do so.

After choosing your preferred flight time, the tedious part of entering your information is usually the last troublesome thing you will want to do, thankfully the app allows you to store up to 20 passenger profiles, which includes additional details such as meal preference and frequent flyer membership number.

Booking a hotel via Pick a Trip is also just as simple as a few taps, I like that I’m able to view high resolution photos of the rooms and the simple ‘About’ description of the hotel, what I’m even more impressed is that I’m also able to use the autofill feature from my flight details to fill in the room booking details, this saves me a lot of time and eliminates errors.

Lastly, all your travel itinerary details are all saved in the Pick a Trip app, no more hunting for flight and hotel vouchers in your messy mailbox whenever you need to access it.

Pick A Trip is a great travel app that you should have it installed on your phone, its free, fast and reduces all that trouble when planning your next vacation. For a limited time till 30th November, Pick a Trip is offering RM88 off any bookings you make via the app by entering SINGLELA upon checkout, so start planning your next trip and download Pick a Trip on your iPhone and Android smartphone at absolutely no cost.

Download Pick a Trip from the
Apple App Store
 and
Google Play
.

This worry-free travel booking tip is brought to you by Corporate Information Travel Sdn Bhd.

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