Discord could now detect what Android Games you’re playing with latest update

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Nowadays, most gaming services allows you to see what your friends are playing which includes Steam, Xbox Live, and PlayStation Network. Other services such as Discord also allows you to do this on PC, but the functionality is not available for viewing on the Android app.

XDA-Developers has recently noticed a “Game Detection Service” in the Discord Android App, which lets the app detect what Android game that you’re playing and gives you the option of displaying the game as a status message.

If you’d like to activate the Game Detection Service,  you’ll need to tap on user settings then select the Game option. Then, simply enable the two toggles found in the menu and you’re done. In addition to that, the function also requires the usage access permission to work properly.

Once you’re up and running, your status should automatically update with the name of the Android game you’re currently playing. The feature is only available in version 7.9.9 now, but the stable Play Store release is version 7.9.5.

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Discord is beta testing its upcoming digital game store

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Discord is a platform for gaming groups and an easier way for you to communicate with your friends while playing games. It has set its self up as one of the best gaming communication tools and it looks like the company wants to expand to offer a unique feature to its users by setting up a game store in the Discord app.

Discord has a free model and a paid model called Nitro which gives users extra features that are not available to regular users. These users will the first to test out the store which is limited to 50,000 Canadian users and it will have launch titles like Saints Row: The Third, Metro: Last Light Redux, Super Meat Boy, Hollow Knight and Starbound. The games are hand-picked by employees and they plan to introduced First On Discord where selected Indie titles will be exclusive to the platform for 90 days. The company wants to set themselves apart from the likes of Steam by allowing users to play games with their friends even if they do not own the title.

As of now, there is no news on when they will launch the store to other parts of the world or when the beta testing will be over. Keep an eye out on your Discord client for the next couple of weeks.

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Discord rolls out screen sharing for iOS and Android phones

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Screen sharing is no longer limited to those who use Discord on PC; the feature is now being introduced to those who uses Discord on their smartphones.

Discord screen sharing comes with a pop-up warning

According to
XDA Developers
, those in the Discord Testers server running on Android version 48.2 or higher should be able to try out the new feature. It will appear at the bottom toolbar once you’ve entered the voice calling interface and a pop-up will appear to warn you that the app can capture sensitive information.

It’s a good move from Discord since our smartphones contain a lot of confidential information these days; screen sharing will mean that whoever is in the channel will also be able to see whatever we do on our phones — this includes our photos, social media news feeds and more.

Will mobile screen sharing bring risks?

As with most things in life, there are always some pros and cons. The good part is that Android phone users will be able to connect better with their friends in the virtual world; the not-so-good part is those who are less mindful may accidentally reveal personal information to others without realising it.

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Discord and Spotify accounts can now be linked to enable group listening sessions

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Discord and Spotify are teaming up to allow you to link both the accounts together which will add new music listening options on Discord. One of the highlighted features is the ability to listing to songs in a group.

Discord will now be displaying the name of the song the user is listening to on the server’s user list, similar to how Discord displays the name of the game and from there, you will be able to click on the song and listen to the same song as well. When clicking on the username, you will be able to see information like song title, artist, album name and a progress bar telling you how far in the song the user is. You will also have the option to listing to the song in your own Spotify or join the user and listen together. In addition to that, Premium Spotify users can invite users to listen to the song with them and are able to create server-wide group listening sessions.

Linking your Discord and Spotify accounts is fairly simple, head over to the settings page, click on connections and you should be able to see a Spotify icon which will direct you to a Spotify login page. Once you have login, both the accounts will be linked and you will be able to use the features.

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Discover great laptop deals at the Lenovo Roadshow on 28 August till 3 September 2023 in Mid Valley Megamall

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Hunting for your next work or gaming laptop? You should head to the Lenovo Roadshow happening at Mid Valley Megamall this 28 August 2023 till 3 September 2023, as you not only get to enjoy great deals off Intel and Windows 11 powered Lenovo laptop models with attractive free gifts, but you also get to check out the all-new Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i, a sleek and powerful 14.5-inch laptop that powers creative workflows on the go.

Powered by the Intel® Core™ i7-13700H processor, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i features a beautiful 14.5-inch IPS display that pushes a WQXGA resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, it is also an Intel® Evo™ certified laptop, so you are guaranteed of fast startup speeds, faster WiFi 6E connectivity and long battery life.

In addition, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i is preloaded with Windows 11 Home, which enhances the laptop’s experience with innovative features and further assisted by Lenovo’s AI Engine+ to help streamline and optimize the most demanding creative and development software.

Retailing at RM6,499, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i comes with a 3-year Onsite Premium Care Warranty and Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021, customers will also receive a RM450 Touch ‘n Go eWallet credits when they purchase the laptop at the roadshow.

Looking for an affordable 2-in-1 laptop? The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i will also be on the showfloor for your consideration, powered by an Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor and Windows 11, this laptop features a 14” WUXGA IPS display with 300 nits’ brightness, and offer an excellent all-day computing experience at an attractive value of RM2089 instead of its usual RM2199 retail price.

Explore enhanced and efficient functionalities available through the new Windows 11, catering to all aspects of your professional, educational, and recreational activities. Redefine your efficiency using Microsoft Office – Enhance Collaborative Abilities and Identify the Perfect Match.

For gamers looking for a budget gaming laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i laptop is going off for as low as RM3,208 at the roadshow, powered by Intel H Series processors and Windows 11, this laptop series come in screen sizes of 15 and 16-inches with fast refresh rate.

Exclusive PWP Deals, Lucky Draw and 0% installment

Customers who purchase any Lenovo laptops at the roadshow are eligible for a PWP deal of Microsoft 365 Family for just RM199, this productivity software suite can be shared with up to 6 persons and every user receives a 1TB OneDrive storage on top of enjoying full Microsoft Office desktop apps.

Just using Microsoft 365 for yourself? Be the first 10 customers each day to purchase a new Lenovo laptop and you can own Microsoft 365 Personal for just RM49.

At the roadshow, there will be exciting activities for customers who purchase a new Lenovo laptop including a Lucky Draw Spin and Lucky Draw Session, where you can stand a chance to win big prizes such as a Mi TV P1 43-inch worth RM1,799, Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 worth RM1,099, RM500 Grab Gifts Voucher and 480GB External SSD.

There’s also no need to worry if you are cash strapped for a new laptop, as you can pay with 0% installment plans with your credit card, and Buy Now, Pay Later facilities on the spot.

Lastly, a social media giveaway will happen during the period at SNS Network’s Facebook page, where you will need to post your visit to the Lenovo roadshow to be eligible for a door gift redemption, it is limited to the first 100 redemptions so make sure you are fast.

For more info on promotions of the Lenovo Roadshow at Mid Valley Megamall, visit
SNS Network’s Facebook page
 here.

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Disney content will be available on Netflix starting in September

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Back in 2012, Netflix and Disney signed an agreement that would make Netflix the exclusive U.S. subscription service for first-run live acction and animated features from Walt Disney. Fast forward to 2016, that deal is about to bear fruit as Netflix has announced that Disney’s catalogue will be hitting the service by September.

So what does this mean for Netflix? Well, come September, Disney animations and featured films will be available for streaming on Netflix. While some of Disney’s offerings such as Mulan and Hercules are already available on the service, the rest of Disney’s catalogue will also be available starting from September.

The deal isn’t limited to just Disney-created content of course. The deal also covers other Disney-owned companies such as Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar. Yes, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars will most likely be available on Netflix as well.

But before you get too excited, do note that this announcement is probably focused on the U.S. side of the service. Netflix hasn’t mentioned anything about Disney catalogue being made available outside the U.S. so it is entirely possible that we here in Malaysia won’t be getting it. Also, seeing as Netflix has been busy clamping down on VPNs as of late, only time will tell if we will have access to Disney content on Netflix as well.

Source:
Netflix

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Disney+ Hotstar available this June 1: Priced at RM54.90 for three months

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It’s finally here – Disney+ Hotstar is now in Malaysia, bringing with it the brand’s entire collection of films, and TV shows; priced at just RM54.90.

On top of your Disney and Pixar
favourites
 like Frozen, The
Mandolorian
, and Toy Story – you’ll be able to catch Marvel content, as well as local and exclusive movies or shows which will steadily be introduced in the near future.

To sweeten the deal, you can also look forward to mainstream international shows and movies like The Walking Dead, Alien, and more; plus popular Chinese- and Hindi-language content as well.

You’ll need to download the app on the on your mobile (Android/iOS) or on your computer to start streaming. The app allows you to download your
favourite
 shows or movies, so you can keep yourself entertained even without a
WiFi
 connection. On top of that, your subscription lets you watch on two devices concurrently.

The service will be available to subscribe to this June 1 and you can sign up via the app, downloadable on your mobile or computer. If you’re an Astor subscriber, you can also get special packages too. Visit Disney+ Hotstar’s website
here
 to learn more.

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Disney+ Hotstar confirmed to launch in Malaysia

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It’s official; Disney+ Hotstar will be launching in Malaysia soon. The streaming service has set up two accounts on social media in which its Instagram account is already verified, proving its authenticity.

What is Disney+ Hotstar and why isn’t it just Disney+?

Disney+ Hotstar is the combination of Disney+ and Hotstar, an Indian streaming service that has been bought over by the Walt Disney Company in 2019. This rebranded streaming service just launched in Indonesia four months ago and will be launching in Singapore on February 23, 2021. Unfortunately, we don’t have an official launch date for Malaysia, but it should be within the next five months.

The Malaysian Instagram account already verified

As of now, only the Instagram account of the service remains — the Facebook page has been removed. The only post by the Instagram account is a plain background with the word “Loading…” which is similar to what
Disney+ Singapore
 posted on their official account on December 10, 2020. We also found job postings in Malaysia on Disney’s official site, so we can further confirm that the service will be launching locally.

Disney+ Hotstar will consists of all Disney+ Original shows, content from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and probably some of the local shows too.

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Disney quits video games business; cancels 'Disney Infinity'

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It’s a sad, sad day for Disney Infinity fans as Disney themselves have announced that they will be quitting the video games business as well as halting support for Disney Infinity soon.

In a blogpost found on the Disney Interactive page, the company confirms that Disney Infinity will be discontinued after the release of two final retail releases: Alice Through the Looking Glass and the Finding Dory Play Set. As for Disney’s own video game division, the company has decided to axe it completely as Disney’s second quarter earnings report shows that revenues for the company’s consumer products & interactive media have decreased 2% to USD1.2 billion and segment operating income decreased 8% to USD357 million.

While Disney will not be developing video games on their own, the company will still continue to license out their intellectual properties to other video game developers. For example, the Star Wars license will still be with EA while the Kingdom Hearts series will continue to be a part of Square Enix.

Source:
Disney Interactive
,
Disney

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Disney releases a GIF keyboard for iOS devices

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GIFs and Memes are always a fun thing in messages, and one of the big things that iOS 8 introduced is the ability to change keyboards, hence Disney has released a new GIF keyboard for iOS devices, in which users are able to send their favourite Disney characters as animated memes in instant messages or social media comments.

For now, you can actually choose GIF animations from some of your favourite Disney classics, including The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and The Beast, Star Wars and if you are a modern Disney fan, the keyboard does offer you animations from Frozen, Pixar features and ABC Television shows. Fortunately, Disney isn’t charging fans a single cent for its keyboard, so that you could really express your feelings using Disney’s characters, probably the best way for the creators to see how creative we are in using them.

That’s not all of course, Disney will be working hard over time in bringing fans more of its classic works over to its GIF keyboard and if you’d like to start sending some Disney characters over text messages, head on to the source link and download it to your iPhone or
iPad
.

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Disney’s streaming service is arriving in November for $6.99 a month

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Streaming services are getting more competitive with Apple TV+ joining Netflix, but the competition is about to get more heated with Disney launching its Disney+ streaming service the fall.

Starting from November 12, Disney+ will be launched at $6.99 a month — a slightly cheaper option than Netflix’s basic plan — and there will also be a yearly subscription at $69.99 a year.

Disney+ will be offering various contents including Pixar titles, Disney animated classics, Star Wars movie, Marvel blockbusters, National Geographic programmes and also Disney Channel original movies. According to BGR, the streaming service will even stream all 30 seasons of The Simpsons.

Image credit: Disney

The streaming service is also expected to be functional on various devices including smartphones, Smart TVs and other streaming media players. The layout is slightly similar to Netflix with a “Recommended For You” section and a “Continue Watching” section.

If you’re a Disney fan and would like to be updated with information on the service, visit its
official site
 and enter your email address.

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Dissidia Final Fantasy NT beta test and Ultimate Box details are out

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Sony Interactive Entertainment has commenced the open beta test for the upcoming Dissidia Final Fantasy NT game which will be held from 12 January until 22 January 2018. In addition to that, an Ultimate Box set will be available for sale on 30 January 2018 and a final trailer for the game has also been released.

Players will be able to play some of the game modes that will be in the full version of the game like Story Mode, Single Player mode which pits you against an AI to improve your skills and an Online Mode that will allow you to play the Ranked Match. Playable characters will be rotated during the open beta test. Below is the test period and playable characters will be different for each test listed:

Friday, 12th January 2018, 22:00 ~ Tuesday, 16th January 2018, 05:00 (MY Time)

Tuesday, 16th January 2018, 06:00 ~ Friday, 19th January 2018, 05:00 (MY Time)

Friday, 19th January 2018, 06:00 ~ Monday, 22nd January 2018, 05:00 (MY Time)

You can already download the beta from the PlayStation Store and participate in the beta test now. All you need is PSN account and Internet connection to play the game and it will not require a PlayStation Plus membership to play the game unless you are playing online multiplayer.

The Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Ultimate Box edition will come with a price tag of RM959 but comes with cool items for collectors like Warrior of Light model figure, Steelbook case for the disc, Season Pass with 6 characters when they release and more.

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DIZO Watch and GoPods D launched in Malaysia

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DIZO, a AIoT brand under the realme TechLife Ecosystem has made its debut in Malaysia with the introduction of two products – the DIZO Watch and DIZO GoPods D wireless earbuds, both are feature packed gadgets without the need to pay for an expensive price tag.

DIZO Watch – 12-day battery life feature packed smart watch

The DIZO Watch is a smart watch with over 90+ workout modes, boasting a 1.4-inch, 320×320 high resolution and 600-nit bright display, wearers can expect great visibility when working out at bright outdoors and not worried about drizzles and splashes all thanks to IP68 water resistance, they will also be more aware of their fitness levels with its real-time heart rate sensor and blood oxygen monitor, which both features are usually only available on more expensive premium smart watches.

With over 100+ customizable watch faces to choose from, the DIZO Watch has other conveniences compared to a typical fitness trackers such as music control, camera control, call and message notifications and the ability to control realme SmartLink AIoT devices. DIZO claims a 12-day battery life on a single charge all thanks to Bluetooth 5.0 and a 315mAh battery, which offers great convenience to users who wants to consistently monitor their fitness levels.

DIZO GoPods D – big sound without paying for a huge price

With a large 10mm driver with Bass Boost+ technology, the DIZO GoPods D is set to impress with its low-end bas performance, while offering up to 5 hours of battery life per charge and further extended up to 20 hours with the charging case. Additionally, audio latency is significantly reduced to 110ms with the game mode, offering gamers a wireless audio experience that’s close to wired audio, the GoPods D are also IPX4 certified for sweat resistance.

Pricing and Availability

The DIZO Watch and GoPods D are available for purchase at DIZO Malaysia’s official Shopee Mall store, the DIZO Watch retails at RM199 and is available in Carbon Black, while the DIZO GoPods D retails at RM89 and is available in black and white colors. Both products carry a 1-year local warranty, with the exception of the GoPods D charging case that only has a 6-month warranty.

For a limited time, DIZO Malaysia is celebrating the launch of the brand with an attractive launch promotion. From 16th-25th July 2021, customers purchasing the DIZO Watch will receive a free GoPods D wireless earbuds, which is a pretty attractive deal considering that you are getting two devices for paying the price of one.

Visit the DIZO Malaysia
Shopee Mall
 and
Facebook
 for more updates.

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DJI announces two new Mavic 2 drones

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As DJI is set to announce its new drone, we have received a tip from UK drone reseller
Heliguy
, who has revealed to us that the company would be launching the new Mavic 2 in two variants, the Mavic 2 Pro features a 1-inch Hasselblad f/2.8 sensor that takes 12MP photos and 4K videos, and the Mavic 2 Zoom offers 2x optical zoom capabilities with a 24mm-48mm focal length.

The Mavic 2 continues to offer the same foldable form factor that the series has been famous of. According to Heliguy’s product page, both Mavic 2 drones can reach top speeds of 41mph (65km/h) and flight time of up to 31 minutes, there’s a new ActiveTrack 2.0 that’s claimed to have improved tracking shot, and Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS) that helps keep the drone safe in complexed environments, the Mavic 2 Pro also gains omnidirecitonal sensors to help accurately avoid obstacles.

Both Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom will feature DJI’s new and improved OcuSync 2.0 transmission technology, which offers up to 5 miles of range and transmits 1080p live footage to your smartphone’s display. Should Heliguy’s listing is accurate, then the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom will retail at £1,299.00 (RM6,850) and £1,099.00 (RM5,795) respectively, we should also expect DJI to sell the Fly More Combo option as well.

Thanks Heliguy for the heads up!

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DJI has confirmed the Mavic 2 which will come in two variants, Pro and Zoom

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DJI has just confirmed that they will be making a second generation of the Mavic Pro which will definitely get drone and photo enthusiast excited. Not only did they confirmed the Mavic Pro 2, they also confirmed a Mavic 2 Zoom.

The Zoom model is said to come with a lens that can shoot 28mm to 48mm images and the Mavic Pro 2 will come with a large 1-inch sensor. The Pro’s 1-inch CMOS sensor is made by Hasselblad, which is thanks to the acquisition of the company by DJI back in 2016. DJI usually keeps the large sensors for their high-end premium drones, and releasing it on the Mavic is going to allow more people to experience the large sensor. The Zoom, on the other hand, will not come with the 1-inch sensor, presumably to allow the level of zoom it can achieve. Other than that the Mavic 2 drones can be folded and is slightly slimmer than the previous generation. Its battery has been upgraded to allow for 31-minutes flight time and extra sensors for collision detection.

Of all places to confirm the Mavic 2 its Argos UK – 2 additions being released Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro (1” CMOS sensor) – both 31 mins of flight time, 8km range and 1080P live video transmission
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No other information has been revealed but its safe to say that most of the features that were found on the Mavic Pro will be brought over to the Mavic 2 Pro.

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DJI wants to make flying easier with the Mavic Mini

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UPDATE: The DJI Mavic Mini will officially available in Malaysia this mid-November for
RM1,599
, while the Mavic Mini Fly More Combo set is priced at
RM1,999
. You can purchase the drone at VSTECS re-sellers and DJI retailers.

DJI’s Mavic series has changed how consumer flying drones can look like when it comes to portability and friendliness, the Mavic Mini is now the new kid in the family that is the successor to the popular DJI Spark, which was announced almost two years ago.

The Mavic Mini weighs similarly to a modern huge screen smartphone at 249g, it can be folded like its larger siblings and will measure 140mm long, 82mm wide and 57mm tall. Once unfolded, the length and width expands to 245mm and 290mm respectively with the propellers. Compared to the Spark, the Mavic Mini is 50g lighter and takes up lesser space when folded

DJI rates the Mavic Mini’s flight time to be 30 minutes on a 2400mAh battery, its remote control uses an enhanced WiFi connection that supports up to a 4KM range and streams 720p30 live view to your smartphone with up to 4Mbps bitrate, unlike the Spark, you will need to tether your phone to the remote control to manuever the aircraft, which is of course safer just in case your phone’s WiFi chip is bad.

A 3-axis gimbal supports the 12MP camera on the Mavic Mini, it is a 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor with a f/2.8 aperture and 83-degree FOV, though it is a pretty capable camera hardware for a drone, it lack’s the Mavic Air’s ability to shoot 4K videos at 100Mbps, video resolution is limited to 2.7K at 40Mbps and records in MP4 H.264, which is sufficient for casual content creation.

DJI has intended the Mavic Mini to be an extremely easy drone to fly and take great shots, it supports the usual complex shots such as Dronie, Rocket, Circle and Helix, it also has cinematic video stabilization which slows down the drone’s flight speed in tight spaces, customers can also purchase an optional 360-degree propeller guard to prevent it knocking into obstalces, and nope, it doesn’t have sensors to avoid crashing into obstacles.

Instead of using the DJI GO 4 app, the Mavic Mini will use a new DJI Fly app, which is like the drone version of the DJI Mimo app with built-in editor and templates for you to edit videos, and browse through the company’s SkyPixel social network, you will however miss out some features such as ActiveTrack and live streaming in the camera interface, which is quite a shame since this is meant to be an everyday drone.

The Mavic Mini will start at US$399 (RM1667) and as usual, comes with a Fly More Combo that includes more accessories such as a two-way charging hub, propeller guards, three batteries, three extra sets of propellers and a carrying case, which will cost US$499 (RM2085), it will ship in the US starting November 11th, local launch dates shouldn’t be far off too.

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DJI introduces Osmo Mobile 6 – lighter and more intelligent shooting modes at RM759

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DJI has unveiled the Osmo Mobile 6, otherwise OM6, the next generation mobile gimbal is now even more compact with a palm-sized form when folded and weighs merely 340g, which you can easily store it in your pockets and take it out whenever you want to grab a quick stabilized video.

The OM6 features a new ergonomically designed handle and larger clamp to accommodate phones with cases, there is a built-in extension rod should you require high angle or wider selfie shots, a 3-axis gimbal stabilizes your video and it now comes with a new ActiveTrack 5.0 feature that tracks objects even better.

Exclusive to iPhone, the OM6’s magnetic clamp will launch the DJI Mimo app automatically once it attaches to the handle, which allows you to quickly start shooting instead of fumbling through your app pages.

There is a new status panel on top of the controls as well to indicate the shooting mode you are on – Follow, Tilt Lock, FPV and SpinShot, there’s even a side wheel that serves as a focus and zoom control that has been brought over from the DJI Ronin gimbals, which allows you to achieve a cinematic shot that won’t have been possible before.

DJI has also developed a dedicated editing app called LightCut, which you can easily switch from the DJI Mimo app when you want to quickly edit your videos on your phone, there’s also a new Mimo ShotGuides feature that automatically recognizes the scenario and recommends shot sequences you can try to shoot along with a tutorial.

The DJI OM6 can be purchased at the DJI official store on
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 for RM759, customers will get a magnetic clamp, tripod, power cable and storage pouch inside the box.

Meanwhile, DJI has also announced a more budget friendly Osmo Mobile SE at RM459, which is based on the OM4 but features smarter shooting features, it is available on
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 as well.

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DJI introduces Phantom 4 Advanced, phasing out the Phantom 4

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If you think the Phantom 4 Pro is too much to pay for, DJI has announced the availability of the Phantom 4 Advanced, which comes with the same 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor found on its Pro sibling, it is capable of shooting H.264 4K videos at 60 frames per second and H.265 4K videos at 30 fps, both with an impressive 100Mbps bitrate, the Phantom 4 Advanced also brings some familiar intelligent features, including Draw, ActiveTrack, TapFly, Gesture and Tripod. In addition, DJI has also equipped the Phantom 4 Advanced with the same amount of sensors as the Pro model, which comprises of 5 vision sensors, forward-facing obstacle avoidance system, dual-band satellite positioning (GPS and GLONASS), and ultrasonic range finders.

While it seems like everything is on par with the Phantom 4 Pro, the Phantom 4 Advanced lacks rear vision sensors and two infrared sensors in its FlightAutonom system, which results the omission of TapFly backward, its remote also doesn’t support 5.8GHz frequency band, which you may find transmission in images to be less inferior once the drone is faraway from the pilot. However, if you can live without these features, the Phantom 4 Advanced is the most affordable powerful flying drone that you can buy.

DJI will also be selling a plus model of the Phantom 4 Advanced, which comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p screen integrated into the flight controller, eliminating the use of a smartphone or tablet to be the camera’s live view. The drone will accept storage capacity of up to 128GB with a MicroSD card, while flight time is rated at 30 minutes and is similar to the Phantom 4 Pro. Meanwhile, DJI has announced that the Phantom 4 will reach its End of Life on April 30 2017, which could be a good time to get one now if you are don’t require the Advanced’s more capable camera, the DJI Phantom 4 Advanced and Advanced+ will retail at US$1,399 (MYR6,179) and US$1,799 (MYR7,946) respectively, it can be purchased at all DJI authorised retailers in Malaysia and DJI’s online store at
http://store.dji.com
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DJI launches Osmo Action 4 from RM1899

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DJI has officially unveiled the Osmo Action 4 action camera, it now features an improved camera, better durability and longer battery life with a starting price of RM1,899, direct challenging the GoPro Hero 11.

With a 1/1.3″ image sensor, wide f/2.8 aperture, and 2.4μm-equivalent pixel size, the Osmo Action 4 offers 4K/120fps recording and a 155° ultra-wide FOV. The advanced technology ensures captivating shots full of detail, even in challenging low-light conditions.

Stabilization is another area where Osmo Action 4 excels. Equipped with modes like 360° HorizonSteady, including RockSteady 3.0/3.0+ and HorizonBalancing, it guarantees stable and high-quality imagery across diverse scenarios. The 10-bit D-Log M colour mode offers over one billion colours, while the advanced colour temperature sensor ensures vibrant and true-to-life visuals.

The Osmo Action 4 allows users to film for over 2.5 hours without interruption. The fast-charging capability recharges the battery to 80% in just 18 minutes, and the freeze-resistant design ensures optimal performance even at -20°C (-4°F).

The camera is packed with intuitive features to enhance the user experience, such as a magnetic quick-release design for rapid setup changes and native vertical shooting capability. Dual water-stain-resistant touchscreens and customizable modes add to the convenience, while the ability to withstand depths of up to 18 meters adds to the functionality.

Audio capture is enhanced with three built-in microphones and advanced wind noise reduction software, providing a rich auditory experience. The Wi-Fi live streaming capability offers seamless broadcasting, and external power supply support ensures uninterrupted streaming.

Other highlight features of the DJI Osmo Action 4 includes:

SnapShot & Quick Switch Buttons for immediate recording and mode switching.

Quick Switching Between Five Custom Modes for personalized settings.

Voice Control for hands-free camera control.

Upgraded InvisiStick to digitally hide the selfie stick in shots.

Digital Zoom up to 2x for better composition.

DJI Mic Compatibility for expanded recording options.

Availability and Combo Packages

Osmo Action 4 is available for purchase at DJI Experience Stores,
Shopee
, and
Lazada
.

The
Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo (RM1899)
 includes the Osmo Action 4, one extreme battery, horizontal-vertical protective frame, quick-release adapter mount, curved adhesive base, locking screw, lens hood, and anti-slip pad.

The
Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo (RM2389)
 offers additional accessories, including three extreme batteries, a multifunctional battery case, a 1.5m extension rod, mini quick-release adapter mount, and two locking screws.

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DJI Malaysia officially introduces the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom, price starts from RM5,699

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DJI Malaysia has officially launched the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom in Malaysia. These drones are the newest mid-range drones from the company and a great place for those of you that want to take a step further in venturing into drone piloting and photography.

The Mavic 2 Pro comes with an impressive 1-inch Hasselblad sensor with an adjustable aperture of f/2.8 to f/11 which will be helpful in low-light environment. The Mavic 2 Zoom, on the other hand, comes with a slightly smaller sensor along with a 2x optical zoom and a focal length of 24 – 48mm. Both these drones support 4K video recording and the footage will have four times the colour range compared to the previous Mavic Pro. Other than that, they come with new recording modes like hyperlapse and dolly zoom feature, giving you a more cinematic aerial footage.

Mavic 2 Pro

These drones have a top speed of 65km/h and a flight time of 31 minutes. As for storage, they both come with 8GB of internal storage but it can be expanded via a microSD card. The cameras are able to stream 1080p videos directly to your phone up to 8km away, they achieved this by automatically switching between 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency depending on the distance. Lastly, the drone’s sensors have been upgraded to a total of 10 sensors. This allows the drone to track the subject in 3D rather than in 2D.

Mavic 2 Zoom

The Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom is now available in Malaysia for RM6,699 and RM5,699 respectively you can opt for the Fly More set which gives you an extra battery, propellers, power bank, a range of cables for RM7,999 and RM6,999 respectively.

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DJI Mini 2: Tiny yet powerful camera drone launched from RM1,899

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DJI has launched its latest camera drone, the
DJI Mini 2 that
 weighs less than 249g and has better overall performance.

Small, but packed with features

Similar to the
Mavic Mini
, the Mini 2 has a folding design for convenience and portability. According to DJI, it can also resist up to 38kph winds and now offers 31 minutes of flight time at maximum. Using DJI’s OcuSync 2.0 transmission technology, users can fly their drones up to 10km without worrying about interference and unstable connection between the Mini 2 and the controller. DJI even has a dual-frequency technology that reduces interference by automatically switching between channels when needed.

Improvement in safety, performance and tracking

Apart from that, the Mini 2 also come with faster acceleration and simplified buttons for easy usage. Its GPS paired with the vision sensors on the bottom helps automated landing and makes it easy to track the drone. There’s also a feature called GEO fencing that prevents the drones from flying to sensitive areas.

If you worry about losing the Mini 2, DJI also has the Return to Home function that brings the drone back to you. You can also decide how high your drone can fly by adjusting the limit via Altitude Lock. The Mini 4 supports 12MP images and 4K recordings at 30fps using its 1/2.3-inch sensor, and they can be saved in JPEG or RAW formats.

DJI Mini 2 price and availability

You can get the DJI Mini 2 from November 10 onwards at RM1,899, but for the Fly More Combo, you’ll need to fork out RM2,499 to get the extra accessories.

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DJI officially launches Phantom 4 in Malaysia, appoints ECS Astar as distributor

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Film makers take note, you can now officially purchase DJI drones in Malaysia, as the drone maker has officially made its footsteps in Malaysia and brought in the Phantom 4, the latest drone that features advanced aerial photography features that takes film making to the next level with minimal effort. In addition, DJI has authorised ECS Astar Sdn Bhd as one of its distributor in selling the Phantom 4, Phantom 3 series drones and the Osmo handheld 4K camera gimbal, DJI products will also be available for purchase at Machines, ALL IT Hypermarket and Lazada starting today.

On first impressions, the Phantom 4 looks like a low profile drone when compared to the Phantom 3 drones with its plain white plastic chassis, however the hardware and software features that comes with is what makes the product truly ground breaking. The Phantom 4 comes with the same 3-axis stabilized 12-megapixel camera with a 1/2.3″ sensor found on the higher end Inspire 1 drone, it will take 4K videos at 30fps and 1080p videos at 120fps. Unlike its predecessor, the Phantom 4 has two front facing optical sensors that detects obstacles and avoids accidental crashes, the drone is able to go as fast as 45MPH, which is very suitable for filming fast moving action footage such as sports.

Probaly the most impressive part of the Phantom 4 would be its Active Track feature, which the software is able to detect and track moving subjects, keeping it at the center frame while following automatically without user intervention, the Phantom 4 also uses an advanced wireless technology that can be controlled up to 5KM of distance, its 5350mAh battery will give it a maximum flight time of 28 minutes, which DJI claims to be 25% better than the Phantom 3.

The DJI Phantom 4 will be available for purchase soon at a SRP of RM6,199, while other DJI products are already available with the following prices:

Phantom 3 Professional – RM4,499
Phantom 3 Advanced – RM3,499
Phantom 3 Standard – RM2,129
Osmo OM160 – RM2,499

We shall be getting a review unit of the Phantom 4 soon so watch out for our space and YouTube channel.

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DJI’s Osmo Mobile 3 shames other mobile gimbals with a folding design

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If you have been holding off your purchase on a mobile gimbal due to portability issues, its time to turn your heads on the DJI Osmo Mobile 3, as it is the first mobile gimbal that can be folded to be stored in your pocket or bag and weighs as light as 405g, about 20% lighter than its predecessor.

Battery life is still the same great 15-hour mark, the Osmo Mobile has some new tricks up its sleeve, which includes better and faster object tracking with ActionTrack 3.0, a quick roll mode to change orientation to portrait and landscape when you long press on the ‘M’ button without removing the phone, a Sport mode for tracking fast moving activities that’s adapted from DJI’s Ronin series, and up to 8X slow motion shooting.

Instead of using the DJI Go app, the Osmo Mobile 3 will now operate via the DJI Mimo app over Bluetooth 5.0, which comes with a built-in editor that lets you create videos with built-in templates. Also new to the software is gesture detection, where you can point a ‘peace’ sign to your camera to take a selfie, pretty much like the company’s drones.

The Osmo Mobile 3 is now available for purchase from US$105 (RM440) and comes with a storage pouch, wrist strap and anti-slip pads as the standard package. Customer can also opt for the combo package which comes with the Osmo Grip Tripod and Osmo Carrying Case for US$125 (RM125).

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DJI Pocket 2: Small, stabilised 4K camera with more features

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Those who loved the
DJI Osmo Pocket
 will be happy to know that the company has now launched the successor to it – the DJI Pocket 2.

Almost similar size, upgraded internals

The
DJI Pocket 2
 may look similar to its the Osmo Pocket, but it has upgraded specs. For example, the 1/1.7 CMOS sensor is now larger as compared to the 1/2.3 sensor and it also has a wider f/1.8 aperture. Apart from that, the Pocket 2 is capable of taking 64MP photos and support up to 4x zoom and 8x slow-mo.

DJI Pocket 2 features

The Pocket 2 also has similar features that we’ve seen on the Osmo Pocket. It comes with a 3-axis motorised gimbal and supports ActiveTrack 2.0, Motionlapse, Hyperlapse and more. However, DJI upgraded its microphones and added two more so it has a total of four mics. The camera is capable of Soundtrack, Audio Zoom and Directional Audio.

Price and availability

The DJI Pocket 2 is priced at RM1,549 but if you get the Creator Content combo at RM2,169, you’ll also get extra accessories like the DJI micro tripod, Do-It-All handle, wide-angle lens and wireless mic with windscreen. It can be pre-ordered now and will be released on November 1.

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DJI released new goggles meant for drone racing

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DJI has released a new version of its DJI Goggles for drone racers which they are calling DJI Goggles RE, short for Racing Edition. The goggles look like a VR headset and will allow you to control the drone with just your head movements and allow you to see the drone’s point-of-view as long as you are in head-tracking gimbal mode.

The goggles are also compatible with non-DJI branded drones and third-party flight controllers like the D3 and Naze. It also supports Sphere panoramic viewing and video streaming with the OcuSync Video Transmission Module which offers 12 transmission channels to reduce interference when in a race with drones flying around. There is also an automatic frequency-hopping spread spectrum transmission which jumps to the 2.4 and 5.8 GHz channels depending on which has lesser noise. The transmission module can reach latencies as low as 50ms and has a resolution of 1280×960 with a maximum control range of 4.3 miles.

You have the option of linking up two pairs of the DJI Goggles RE so another person can watch and control a drone next to you. The goggles will ship at the end of November 2017 for $549 (RM2259.68), there is also an OcuSync Air System and DJI Goggles Backpack which will retail for $859 (RM3535.64).

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DJI Ronin 4D cinema camera system launched: Costs nearly RM30,000

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DJI has just launched the
Ronin 4D
 cinema camera platform that comes with a complete package of premium features such as 8K recording, LIDAR sensors, built-in gimbal, and more.

The Ronin 4D uses a Zenmuse X9 full-frame camera which comes with interchangeable lens mounts for DHI’s DL and Leica’s M systems. There are also nine build-in ND filters for keeping exposure in check.

The camera system comes in two models – 6K and 8K; the former is capable of shooting 6K footage at 60FPS, and 4K at 120FPS. The 8K model does 75FPS at its full 8K resolution.

The built-in gimbal on the device allows the camera system to stabilize on four axes, and reduces camera shaking while walking and running.

Now, it wouldn’t be a camera system without its accessories to make use of its modular design. These accessories include a wireless monitoring system that lets you control the camera’s settings and gimbal movements remotely; and a focus motor that adapt manual focus lenses to use the LiDAR system.

Speaking of, the LiDAR focusing system makes use of an automated manual focus feature that basically gives you the quality you get with manual focus, with the convenience of autofocus.

In terms of
pricing
, the 6K model is priced from $7,199 (about RM29,951); while $11,499 (RM47,841). Quite the bang for your buck considering a complete system like this would cost at least double this a few years ago.

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The DJI Spark has landed in Malaysia, prices start from RM2,288

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DJI has finally introduced the DJI Spark to the Malaysian market today, the Spark is the smallest drone ever made to date after last year’s Mavic Pro, its authorised distributor ECS Astar says that the drone will begin its sales starting today in retailers nationwide, available in Alpine White color only in the first round of sales, the Spark retails from RM2,288. At a later date, customers will be able to purchase the Fly More Combo, the combo comes with spare propellers, propeller guards, a carrying bag, two additional batteries, a remote control and a three-slot charging station, which will cost RM3,188.

The DJI Spark is intended for those who wants an ultra compact drone on-the-go to capture aerial moments, measuring as tall as a canned soft drink and weighing merely 300 grams, the drone’s camera takes 12-megapixel stills and Full HD videos at 30 fps supported by a 2-axis gimbal, a 1/2.3″ sensor size and a f/2.6 maximum aperture. The Spark also has intelligent flight features adapted from the higher end Mavic and Phantom drones, such as front obstacle avoidance, visual positioning sensors and object tracking features.

Probably the most impressive feature of all, is that the Spark features a new PalmControl feature that allows the user to control the drone using hand gestures, users can take advantage of it to take selfies and to land the drone for instance. On the other hand, the Spark has a few shootings modes programmed to help new pilots achieve complicated shooting angles, making this an extremely fun and friendly drone to own.

The DJI Spark’s flight time is rated at 16-minutes per chargeand can fly up to a maximum distance of 2KM with the optional remote controller, sport mode will allow the drone to sprint up to 50km/h. For those who prefers a first person view, the Spark will also work with the DJI Goggles for an immersive flight experience. The DJI Spark is available in colors of Alpine White, Sky Blue, Meadow Green, Lava Red and Sunrise Yellow. If you can’t wait to purchase the Fly More Combo, you can also visit our
DJI Affiliate Link here
 to purchase from the DJI online store, best of all shipping is free!

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The DJI Spark is as small as a can drink that costs $499

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If you think the Mavic Pro isn’t small enough, then be very wowed by the DJI Spark, the smallest quad-copter drone that only measures as high as a coke can, it weighs a mere 270g, which is probably even lighter than your tablet, and DJI has packed a lot of tech from its more expensive drones into this little bird.

The Spark will cost $499, it has a 12-megapixel camera mounted on a 2-axis gimbal that shoots 1080p videos, obstacle avoidance sensors and intelligent flight controls such as ActiveTrack and TapFly are also available on the drone. The Spark will fly up to 16 minutes on a single charge and has a maximum top speed of 49km/h, which is extremely fast for such a small drone. All of these features will definitely give those so called “selfie drones” a good run for its money, but do note that this is more of a hobby travelling drone rather than used for professional work purposes.

Since this is more of a travelling drone, DJI is making the Spark more attractive by offering the drone in colors of Alpine White, Sky Blue, Meadow Green, Lava Red, and Sunrise Yellow. DJI is also offering a Fly More combo, which will come with additional batteries, a propeller guard, a carrying case and a charging dock, the company is currently accepting pre-orders over at store.dji.com.

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DJI unveils new Mavic 3 drone with dual camera system

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DJI has officially unveiled the Mavic 3 today, it is the most powerful consumer drone from the company ever made with significant improved imaging features and flight technologies.

Succeeding the 3-year old Mavic 2, the Mavic 3 comes with a powerful dual camera system that comprise a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera and 28x hybrid zoom camera, omnidirectional obstacle sensors that senses objects up to 200 meters, and increased flight time of up to 46 minutes in ideal conditions.

The Mavic 3’s main camera can shoot 20MP still images with 12-bit RAW format and records videos up to 5.1K resolution at 50fps with a maximum bitrate of 200Mbps, it has a 24mm focal range and autofocus to assist pilots in capturing clear photos. As for the tele lens, it takes 12MP still images and records up to 4K resolution at 30fps, pilots can get up to 4x hybrid zoom at 162mm of focal range that is a combination of optical and digital zoom.

Unlike the Mavic 2, there isn’t a Pro model with better cameras but rather, the Mavic 3 comes in a Cine Edition that records in Apple ProRes 422 HQ format with up to 3772Mbps of bitrate and comes with a 1TB SSD storage.

Pilots can now be more confident in flying the Mavic 3 in complexed environments all thanks to APAS 5.0, which combines inputs from six fish-eye vision sensors and two wide-angle sensors that continuously senses obstacles in all directions, which enables the drone to intelligently avoid obstacles in flight plans and return to home safely.

In addition, DJI claims that APAS 5.0 enables better subject tracking on the Mavic 3 with the upgraded ActiveTrack 5.0 feature, the drone can follow the subject as it moves forward, backward, left, right and diagonally, as well as flying alongside the subject. Even if the subject moves too fast and temporarily goes out of the frame, the visual sensors will continue to track and pick it up immediately when it reappears.

The Mavic 3 gets an upgraded wireless transmission system that’s now known as the DJI O3+, which gives up to a maximum transmission range of 15km and comes with an optional cellular transmission dongle that allows pilots to use 4G networks to connect to the drone when they lose signal to the O3+ connection due to interference, it offers up to 1080p live view streaming at 60fps, enabling an extremely detailed and smooth experience that isn’t possible on previous models.

Starting today, the DJI Mavic 3 can be purchased at the DJI official store and we should expect a local launch to happen soon, here are the following configuration and pricing details:

Mavic 3 Standard Edition – US$2199 (RM9,146)
 – includes Mavic 3 drone × 1, Intelligent Flight Battery × 1, RC-N1 Remote Controller × 1, RC-N1 Cable × 3, Battery Charger × 1, Storage Cover × 1, Propellers (pair) × 3, and other essential items.

Mavic 3 Fly More Combo – US$2999 (RM12,474)
 – includes Mavic 3 drone × 1, Intelligent Flight Battery × 3, RC-N1 Remote Controller × 1, RC -N1 Cable × 3, Battery Charger × 1, Battery Charging Hub × 1, Storage Cover × 1, Propellers (pair) × 6, ND Filters Set

Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo – US$4999 (RM20,793)
 – includes a built-in 1TB SSD, and supports Apple ProRes 422 HQ video recording. The Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo also has more extensive contents, including: Mavic 3 Cine drone × 1, Intelligent Flight Battery × 3, DJI RC Pro × 1, Battery Charger × 1, Battery Charging Hub × 1, Storage Cover × 1, Propellers (pair) × 6, ND Filters Set (ND4\8\16\32), ND Filters Set (ND64\128\256\512), Convertible Carrying Bag, DJI 10Gbps Lightspeed Data Cable, and other essential items.

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DJI's announces the Inspire 2 and Phantom 4 Pro that takes aerial imaging to the next level

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Despite having challenges in meeting demands for the Mavic Pro, DJI has continued to launch two new professional drones to its product line up, the Inspire 2 is now more powerful with improved battery life, while the DJI Phantom 4 Pro is the most safest drone to fly with side sensors and comes with a new 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor, these significant new updates are going to make aerial photographers and videographers eager to take their work to the next level.

The Inspire 2 features a new magnesium alloy body that increases stiffness while lowering weight, its top speed maxes out at an blazingly fast
107km/h
 93km/h and takes merely
4
 5 seconds to reach 80km/h, flight time has also been increased up to 27 minutes all thanks to a new dual battery system. The Inspire 2 will offer two separate views to the camera operator, one being a new forward facing camera on the drone and the other from the Zenmuse camera mounted on the main gimble, two brand-new Zenmuse X4S and X5S cameras have also been announced to be used with the Inspire 2 with more to come in the future, the Zenmuse X5S in particular has a micro four-thirds 20.8-megapixel sensor and 12.8 stops of dynamic range, it is able to shoot 20fps continuous burst DNG RAW pictures, the Inspire 2 comes equipped with the Zenmuse X4S by default, which has a 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor with 11.6 stops of dynamic range and a 24mm equivalent focal length.

In terms of image quality, the Inspire 2 will capture 5.2K video at a staggering 4.2Gbps bitrate for Adobe CinemaDNG RAW videos and leverages a newly-designed, fast CINESSD storage for a smooth work experience, it processes large files with a new imaging processing system called the CineCore 2.0, which is embedded into the airframe, video compressions formats by this systenm includes Adobe CinemaDNG, Apple ProRes 422 HQ and ProRes 4444 XQ, H.264 and H.265. Recording bitrate for 4K videos on H.264 and H.265 is at 100Mbps, which is very impressive.

Despite being made for professionals, the Inspire 2 is also easier to fly as it comes with obstacle avoidance sensors on the front and bottom, there’s also upward infrared sensors on top of the drone to assist flying in enclosed spaces, it also has smart features such as TapFly, ActiveTrack and Spotlight Pro Mode, which eases the camera operator’s job of taking beautifully tracked shots of subjects on air. For broadcasters, the Inspire 2 is able to stream videos at 1080i50/720p60 broadcast standard through an optimized mode and enhanced Lightbridge video transmission. Flying high is also possible with optional high altitude propellers that could go up to 16,404 feet above sea level, while the self heating dual battery redundancy system maintains good performance of the battery to -20 degrees celsius.

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro on the other hand is technically more pro than the standard Phantom 4, apart from having a better camera, its flight time has also been increased up to 30 minutes and now has obstacle sensors included on the side and back, which makes it literally impossible to crash if activated. With its improved FlightAutonomy obstacle avoidance system, the Phantom 4 Pro will now be able to sense obstacles up to 98 feet and in the case of landing when returning home, it is able to detect and help avoid landing on uneven ground or water. The Phantom 4 Pro also flies faster, up to 49km/h in P mode with obstacle avoidance and 72km/h in sport mode.

As a Pro model, the Phantom 4 Pro now comes with a new remote controller that pilots can choose to pair it with an optional high luminance display, this avoids the need to have a tablet or smartphone as the drone’s viewfinder, the drone will also automatically choose between 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz bands once powered on to gain a clear signal in areas with high radio interference. Since it can now be paired with a built-in display, DJI has built-in GPS, compass, a MicroSD card slot and HDMI port on the remote controller.

DJI is currently accepting preorders of both the Inspire 2 and Phantom 4 Pro, the Inspire 2 retails at US$2,999 (RM13,046) and the Phantom 4 Pro retails at US$1,499 (RM6,521), which isn’t too far off from the launch price of their predecessors, the Inspire 2 will start shipping in early December 2016 while the Phantom 4 Pro will ship a week after launch. Meanwhile, we could expect a price drop in the current models. If you can’t wait to own one, head on over to
http://store.dji.com
 to place your order.

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DJI’s Matrice 600 Pro drone now has a 100-megapixel Hasselblad camera option

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DJI may have been selling its Zenmuse cameras for its drones over the years, its acquisition of Hasselblad has finally resulted in another new camera attachment for its Matrice 600 Pro drone, a 100-megapixel Hasselblad H6D-100c camera, which will work alongside with the Ronin-MX gimbal attachment and takes aerial imaging to the next level. The Hasselblad H6D-100c camera has a huge 53.4mmx40mm sensor that will offer precise detail and outstanding color reproduction even in low lighting conditions, the combination of the camera, drone and gimbal makes it the “World’s First 100-megapixel Integrated Aerial Photography Platform”.

The DJI Matrice 600 is a hexacopter that has always been targeted for site researchers and film makers, the drone retails at $4999, together with the Ronin-MX gimbal system it is able to carry a payload of up to 6kg, it also comes with the advanced Lightbridge 2 transmission system and is able to fly up to 5KM in distance. No pricing has been announced for this new Hasselblad combo, however if you happen to be at NAB Las Vegas, the Matrice 600 Pro, Ronin-MX and Hasselblad H6D-100c are at the show floor over at DJI’s booth in Las Vegas Convention Center.

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DJI’s Mavic Air is a portable drone for the adventurous pros

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The DJI Mavic family hasn’t seen much update over the past year, and DJI has introduced the Mavic Air today, a drone that is as portable as the DJI Spark drone, which is technically the size of a standard smartphone or a can of soda, depending which way you prefer to describe it. Unlike the DJI Spark, the Mavic Air features a larger 1/2.3″ camera sensor that takes 12-megapixel stills at f/2.8, it supports 4K 30fps video recording at 100Mbps bitrate, which is insane for a small drone like this. On top of that, the Mavic Air also does 1080p 120fps slow mo videos, HDR photos, 32-megapixel sphere panoramas, and has 8GB of built-in storage with support for MicroSD storage expansion, you will also be able to charge the drone using a USB-C cable, which isn’t available on the current Mavic Pro, thus completing it as the perfect drone for the adventurous pros.

As standard on the Mavic family, the Mavic Air is able to be fold up like its Pro sibling for transporting in a bag, which the Spark isn’t able to do so. The Mavic Air features DJI’s FlightAutonomy 2.0 vision sensing system that avoids obstacles and detects terrain levels, which pilots can take advantage of when using ActiveTrack to track objects when shooting in environments like forests and mountains. Flight performance is also rather impressive, as DJI claims up to 21 minutes of flight time and it can sprint up to 68.4kph in Sport mode, a new propeller system is also given to ensure efficiency and safety even when flying at 5000 meters above sea level. As for wireless transmission, the Mavic Air uses an enhanced WiFi video transmission that works on both 2.4/5.8GHz transmission and streams 720p video to your phone’s screen up to 4KM away, the remote control isn’t the same one as the Mavic Pro as also lacks an LCD display to show the drone’s status.

DJI is pricing the Mavic Air at a competitive retail price of $799 (RM3136) in the US, it is $200 cheaper than the Mavic Pro and almost double the price of a DJI Spark, the company also offers a Fly More Combo package that costs an extra $200, which you will get extra batteries, spare propellers, prop guards, storage bag and more. What the Mavic Air attracts even more, is having the color option of Arctic White, Onyx Black and Flame Red, which easily entices users looking to upgrade from the Spark if they desire for a better performing drone.

The Mavic Air is already available for purchase over at DJI’s online store, shipping will start January 28 onwards.

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DJI's new Matrice 600 Pro hexacopter can carry 6KG of payload

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Even though DJI’s Mavic Pro has been the spotlight in recent times, the company has now announced a new member to its professional Matrice hexacopter family, the new DJI Matrice 600 Pro (M600 Pro) offers improved flight performance all thanks to a more powerful battery charging and it is able to carry a payload of up to 6KG, which technically means you could easily carry a range of cameras from Micro Four Thirds systems to the RED EPIC, the M600 Pro is also compatible with DJI’s Zenmuse camera series, the Ronin-MX gimbal and DJI Focus.

The M600 Pro isn’t just more powerful and capable, as it comes equipped with the A3 Pro flight controller, there’s triple modular redundancy and diagnostic algorithms that compare sensor data from three sets of GNSS units, this enhances precision contol while improving overall safety. In addition, vibration damping balls have been added to the flight controller’s redundant IMU module and main controller, absorbing more shake and reducing more noise. The A3 Pro is also able to withstand magnetic interference and provides centimeter-level accuracy, making it very suitable for industrial applications such as the case of construction projects.

A similar concept to the Mavic Pro, the M600 Pro has been optimized for transportation and comes with preinstalled arms and antennas, it is smaller than the standard M600 when folded, the M600 Pro also comes with an updated battery charging hub which enables users to charge the six intelligent batteries at the same time, effectively reducing overall charging time, battery life of the M600 pro is rated at 32 minutes without payload and 16 minutes with a 6KG payload if used with six TB47S batteries. For more information, head on over to http://www.dji.com/matrice600-pro/.

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DJI’s smallest handheld gimbal, the Osmo Pocket is priced at $349

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DJI just launched its newest product which is the Osmo Pocket, the smallest handheld camera that has been made by the company.

The Osmo Pocket is the smallest 3-axis stabilised handheld camera that is only four inches tall and 116g. It has three types of stabilisation integrated in it; gimbal stabilisation, electronic stabilisation and optical image stabilisation. These different kinds of stabilisation contributes the the stability of videos taken so that it’s jittery and bumpy.

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The camera of the Osmo Pocket has a 1/2.3-inch sensor and

f/2.0 aperture that can shoot 4K videos with 60fps at 100mbps and take photos with the 12MP lens. Users can also preview the photos and videos through the one-inch touchscreen on the device, and for bigger display, users can always connect the Osmo Pocket to iPhones and Android devices with the suitable adapter.

The device also has intelligent functions such as ActiveTrack, FaceTrack, Motionlapse and so on. The FaceTrack can track subject’s face in selfie mode whereas the ActiveTrack can track the subject that users’ pinpoint on, so that the subjects will always be in frame even when they’re moving around. On the other hand, the Motionlapse mode can enable the recording of time-lapse videos while it’s in movement, producing smooth moving videos and the 3×3 Panorama mode can capture 9 frames and turn it into one wide picture that can capture both the subject and the scenery.

That aside, the Osmo Pocket has Story Mode and Pro Mode, the former offers various templates that has preset shooting patterns and also camera motions so users will not have to worry about the direction of their video sessions and the latter offers more controls which includes the ability to capture RAW format photos.

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DJI also offers various accessories to go with the Osmo Pocket such as a waterproof case for underwater filming, 3.5mm adapter for external microphones, smartphone adapters for iPhones and Android devices, and others like the extension rod, the wireless module, mounts and ND filters.

The Osmo Pocket costs $349 and can be pre-ordered on DJI’s website, but the shipping starts on 15 December 2018.


DJI's Zenmuse Z3 drone camera has a 7x zoom for getting closer to your subjects while airborne

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Drones aren’t just used for aerial photography as they could be used for other purposes, such as rescue missions and site monitoring, which helps a lot when you are unable to enter the place for safety reasons, that’s why DJI introduced the Zenmuse Z3, a 12-megapixel camera with a 7x zoom capability made for the company’s Inspire 1, Matrice 100 and Matrice 600 drones, the camera will have a focal range of 22mm-77mm with an aperture range of f/2.8-f/5.2 on a Sony 1/2.3-inch sensor. The camera’s zoom is achieved by having 3.5x optical and 2x digital lossless zoom, which allows the user to get closer to the subject without flying too closely.

The Zenmuse Z3’s is intended for site inspection and surveying, it is also fully integrated into the DJI GO app where users can control the camera’s movement and zoom. The camera is capable of shooting Adobe DNG RAW images and records 4K videos at 30 fps, flight time is rated at 19 minutes when used on a DJI Inspire 1, while pilots can also extend the flight time up to 19 minutes on the Matrice M100’s dual battery setup and up to 39 minutes on the Matrice M600.

DJI will begin selling the Zenmuse Z3 on July 28 onwards and retails at US$899.

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Does the GALAXY Note 4 excite the Malaysian market?

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DISCLAIMER: This is an opinion written article and I absolutely LOVE the
Samsung GALAXY Note 4
.

Today is Deepavali in Malaysia, where the Indians here celebrate their new year, it should be a really happy day for everyone, the
GALAXY Note 4
 also got debuted in time here for getting some great festival sales. The picture above is taken from a
Samsung
retail store in a popular mall earlier today, do you see a lot of customers in there?

Nope, you don’t.

Ever since Chinese smartphones stormed into the market, almost every
Samsung
 retail outlets in the city seems to be really quiet, you’ll find too many sales assistants hanging about in the outlet, you see their hungry faces looking at you in hope of getting you as a customer or they themselves are already feeling hopeless about selling the company’s products.

Friends around me have been asking me this, what’s so great about the
GALAXY Note 4
, all I could tell them is a beautiful display and premium build quality, when I talked about the awesome S-Pen features, most of them seem to be lost, those that are currently using the previous
GALAXY Note 3
 don’t even know that they could do a Scrapbook or Action Memo on a powerful device.

Samsung’s latest GALAXY Note 4 is a great smartphone, it has awesome 64-bit CPU performance, a beautiful Quad HD display and the best looking design that Samsung has ever crafted for its smartphone after so long, it really should have done well, we actually expect stock availability to be scarce, and most importantly the hype of the product lives on, but are you really feeling the heat of the new GALAXY Note 4? Does it excite you till you really have to get hold of it?

You see, the
GALAXY Note 4
 is really expensive at RM2,499 and it merely introduces a marginal update in software features from its predecessor. While the GALAXY Note 3 has seen a price reduction of RM2,099, is it worth paying an additional RM400 for an upgraded display and more S-Pen features? Coming from a technical standpoint, it’s definitely worth paying that extra amount, but most consumers here aren’t really getting the point.

“Really, what should I note? I want to know new features!”

Price isn’t the only factor that could have affected consumer’s decision in buying the
GALAXY Note 4
, Samsung hasn’t fully marketed the great features of the GALAXY Note 4 this time to Malaysian consumers, the GALAXY Note 4 also no longer feels iconic like the
GALAXY Note 3
 when you know the company is merely playing catch up with metal phone makers like HTC and Apple.

In my humble opinion, if Samsung really wants to do even better with the GALAXY Note 4, not only do they need to deliver the correct marketing message to consumers, the company should actually stop selling the GALAXY Note 3. Malaysians want fresh new products, and when they see a current product that can perform as well as the new one, why would they want to pay more to buy something they don’t really need?

Owned a GALAXY Note 4 already? Share with us your experience and tell us what
Samsung
 could’ve done to make the GALAXY Note 4 to be a better phone.


Dolby Atmos support is coming to selected content on Netflix

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If you been to the cinema that supports Dolby Atmos, then you know that the sound you are getting is going to be really amazing, every single detail can be heard and the speakers have to be the best to produce this close to living sounds. What if you could experience that at home? Now you can with Netflix.

The video streaming provider has just announced that they are bringing Dolby Atmos to selected titles in their catalogue. This audio technology delivers captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room and overhead, allowing you to hear the sounds of birds flying overhead or bullets from an action movie whizzing pass you. Having this dimension of audio all around will truly enhance the watching experience. Currently, Netflix is offering the format on selected content that includes:

Okja
 (
June 28)

BLAME!
 (July 28)

Death Note
 (August 25)

Bright
 (December)

Wheelman
 (2017)

Dolby Atmos is currently supported on the Xbox One, Xbox One S and 2017 LG OLED TVs with the support on these LG TVs coming soon. As for the Xbox, you can enjoy this experience by simply connecting the console to Dolby Atmos enabled home theatre system, TV, soundbar or via headphones using the new Dolby Atmos for headphones feature purchasable from the Dolby Access app in the Xbox Store.

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Dolby will be working with OEMs to design the speakers for future laptops

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Future of laptop audio is going to get so much better because Dolby Labs, the company that created Dolby Atmos audio tools and Dolby Vision imaging technology is now targeting laptops so you will be eventually carrying a powerful sound system in your hands.

Dolby said in a briefing they had that they are going to work directly with laptop manufacturers. The first company it partnered with is Huawei and the Huawei MateBook X is the first laptop that they manage to get their hands on to implement speaker design. The Verge did a review on the MateBook X and they said that it is one of the best sounding laptops available. To understand how to implement their sound system into laptops, Dolby had to first take apart many laptops and understand how the speakers are designed. From this, they found out that most of the stereo speakers are not balanced, left and right speakers made by two different companies, or one speaker is slightly louder than the other.

Other than the MateBook X, Dolby is also working on the MateBook D  laptop from Huawei. However, when asked what other OEMs are they going to work with, they declined to mention any other, but they did say to expect more Dolby-designed laptops speakers in certain future laptops.

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Donald Trump finally bans TikTok with Executive Order

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Big-daddy Trump is at it again as he issues an Executive Order to ban mega Chinese app
TikTok
 in America. This puts its parent company, ByteDance, in the same boat as their compatriots Huawei, as
an
 entity that cannot do business with American companies.

President Trump cites security concerns as the reason behind the ban, saying that
TikTok
 “captures vast swaths of information from its users, including internet and other network activity information such as location data and browsing and search histories.” he says in this Executive Order. He continues by saying “These data collection threatens to allow the Chinese Communist Party access to track the locations of Federal employees and contractors, build dossiers of personal information for blackmail, and conduct corporate espionage”. Big yikes.

TikTok
 has also
addressed
 the Order by saying that they are “shocked” by the decision and that it was done without any due process. They claim in a blogpost that they have engaged with the US government for almost a year in good faith in order to provide solutions to President Trump’s concerns – but apparently to no avail as the Chinese giants claim the other party to have gone about the issue without heeding facts and dictated
terms
 of agreement.

TikTok
 says that there are 100 million Americans using the platform for expression, entertainment, and connection, and has promised to continue to provide that to them – perhaps Microsoft’s planned
acquisition
 of the brand’s American arm could aid in this.

With that said, it can also be argued that the Chinese government have banned American apps in
their
 country – apps like Facebook, YouTube and more are inaccessible without a VPN. So perhaps, the Americans are just giving China a taste of their own medicine.

Regardless, it’s hard to say the kind of impacts the Order will have in Malaysia, but sure, it can’t be good. Here’s to hoping for the best.

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Donald Trump has switched to an iPhone

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With great power comes great responsibility, and when it comes to the President of the United States, it is important that gadgets that are being used by him are properly secured from hackers, and President Donald Trump has finally traded his old unsecure Android phone (reportedly a Galaxy S4) to a spanking new iPhone. This is confirmed by a tweet from The White House director of social media, Dan Scavino Jr., that Trump has been using his new iPhone for the past couple of weeks.

.
@POTUS

@realDonaldTrump
 has been using his new iPhone

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Don’t buy an Apple 20W charger now

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Just got a brand new iPhone and want to buy an Apple branded charger for it? You should hold off your purchase or just go for other USB PD chargers, because Apple is about to replace the current single port 20W charger with a dual port USB-C charger that outputs a higher total output of 35W.

The new dual port Apple charger will apparently take advantage of GaN technology, which is a common technology used in many USB PD chargers currently that enables them to be built in compact form factors while allowing larger power output. While Apple’s dual port USB-C charger isn’t the fastest in the market, the total 35W combined power output is sufficient for charging two iPhone 13s at their maximum charging speed.

9to5Mac
 has spotted the name of the charger to be simply called the Apple Dual USB-C Port 35W Power Adapter, while citing from documents that the charger’s ports can operate in four power modes: 5VDC/3A, 9VDC/3A, 15VDC/2.33A, or 20VDC/1.75A.

Like typical Apple fashion, the charger will not come with a USB-C or Lightning cable included.

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Don't have a powerbank with you? MoBeeGo will give your smartphone the required juice

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With most smartphones having built-in batteries these days, we are forced to carry huge powerbanks with us all the time to ensure our smartphones have a full day of power, I’m sure you would have those moments where your powerbank is also dry of juice while your smartphone is seriously requiring a charge, and you really do not want to purchase another power bank, that’s why Veloster Technology has brought in MoBeeGo by Life Clips Inc, a disposable battery that recharges your phone in a jiffy with at least 4 hours of usage, which is definitely sufficient for you to do important stuffs on your phone and look for a power source later.

The MoBeeGo battery is a straightforward product, to start off you need to purchase a starter pack which will consist of the charging adapter and a mini can sized battery, the charging adapter comes with a Lightning or MicroUSB connector, which you will need to purchase different starter packs if you have both an Android and iOS device. The mini battery has 1700mAh of capacity and attaches to the charging adapter just like a typical battery powered device, users will then insert the adapter to their devices and it will begin to charge with a 5V 600mA output, the exhausted battery can then be disposed and users can keep the adapter for future use, should you decide to purchase more battery cans for backup, each one of them has a shelf life of 10 years.

Since this is an accessory made for convenience, MoBeeGo will be made available in myNEWS.com outlets with more distribution networks to come, the product is also sold in 14 countries and includes faraway countries like Canada, United Kingdom, France and Russia. MoBeeGo is available with the following retail packages:

MoBeeGo Single Shot – the starter pack, which costs RM29 each

MoBeeGo Refill – one battery can for your adapter, which costs RM10 each

MoBeeGo Pack – a pack of six battery cans, which costs RM55 each

For more information, visit
https://mobeego.com

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Don’t “Let It Go” just yet because Queen Elsa is back in the teaser trailer for Frozen 2

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If you’re a fan of Frozen, then get ready for Frozen 2 because Disney just released its official teaser trailer on YouTube.

The teaser trailer started off with Queen Elsa all alone as she tries go across the sea with her magical powers. You’ll also see previous characters like Kristoff, Anna, Olaf, and if you love Sven in the first movie, the teaser shows a scene of Sven with plenty of his other reindeer friends.

That aside, the teaser also reveals two new characters though nothing much is revealed about who they are and what’s their roles in the sequel, but you can get a good look at the female character if you pause the video at 1:24.

The sequel themed around the fall season will be released in US theaters this November 22, and though it hasn’t been a full day since its release, it has already reached over 6.6million views.

I’m just making a wild guess here, but perhaps the sequel features another individual like Elsa except that she has some magical powers that relates to fall season. Anyways, if you haven’t watch the teaser trailer, you should because I’m already excited for the movie after watching the teaser trailer.

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DOOGEE S88 Pro enters the market: Rugged style with a monstrous 10,000mAh battery

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When we talk about smartphones with a huge battery, we usually think of 5,000mAh batteries or even the 6,000mAh battery in the
ROG Phone 2
, but this tech company has recently launched a smartphone with 10,000mAh battery called the DOOGEE S88 Pro.

S88 Pro: 10,000mAh battery

DOOGEE
 is definitely one of the lesser-known smartphone brands, but with a battery that matches the capacity of a power bank, the new S88 Pro is an interesting phone. DOOGEE claims that the phone can last from 7 to 8 days on normal usage and just like a power bank, you can use the S88 Pro to reverse charge other devices as it supports 5W reverse wireless charging. It also comes with 10W fast charging.

Rugged design

The S88 Pro has a rugged design and that’s because it is quite tough. It has an IP68 rating and is drop-proof up to 1.5m. It also went through brick pressure and sand immersion tests, in addition to getting the MILD-STD-810G certification. DOOGEE also included a software pack for adventurous individuals that includes apps like sound meter, gradient, height measure, plumb bob and more.

Display and buttons

The 6.3-inch phone also features Corning Gorilla Glass and a waterdrop notch on its FHD display. It has a side fingerprint sensor alongside the volume buttons and power key and on the other side, it has two extra key that has customizable functions.

Internals and camera

The S88 Pro is powered by a Mediatek P70 processor and comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It has a triple camera setup consisting of a 12MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and an 8MP portrait camera, while on the front, it has a 16MP camera.

Pricing and availability

The DOOGEE S88 Pro is available in three colours — Army Green, Fire Orange and Mineral Black. It can be pre-ordered at $199.99 (RM855) from
DOOGEE online store
 and also
AliExpress
 and the first 100 purchase will be entitled to a free C3 wireless charger.

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Doom is getting an open beta next week

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Id Software’s latest installment of DOOM will go on sale on the 13th of May. Before that though, the game will be having a Open Beta period where the multiplayer components of the game will be made available for everyone.

From April 15 to 17 (next weekend), anyone who is interested in DOOM will be able to download the beta client and get their frags on. Much like the Closed Beta, participants of the Open Beta would be able to test out the Team Deathmatch and Warpath multiplayer modes on the Heatwave and Infernal maps. If you’re worried that your PC won’t be able to handle the game, don’t be, because the Open Beta will also be made available on the PS4 and Xbox One.

Judging by the gameplay trailers, DOOM’s multiplayer is throwback to the days where Arena shooters were the staple of FPS games. If you’re a fan of high speed FPS competition, DOOM’s multiplayer may just be what you’re looking for.

Source:
Bethesda

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Double tap to wake feature available on new Pixel update

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We can confidently say that most Android enthusiasts favor the clean and stock version of Android, leading to the popularity of Google’s phones. However, most of us admittedly, would like some form of customization or nifty features on our Android handsets, like the ones seen on most OEM skins and custom ROM’s such as CyanogenMod. Gestures such as double tap to wake have been existent in different ROM’s for the past number of years, and it looks like Canadian Pixel users are getting the feature via a software update, ahead of the rest of the world.

The gesture or feature is known as “Double-tap to check phone” on the Google Pixel series. In other words, users will be able to view notifications without having to press the power button to unlock the screen. Double tapping to wake a device, although sometimes deemed as a gesture that requires a little more battery juice, is often seen as a really handy feature. Another feature that has made its way to Canadian Pixel handsets is “Lift to check phone”, adding another option to view your phone without pressing the power button.

The “Lift to check phone” feature allows users to be able to see their phone’s notifications just by simply lifting their phone up, may it be from the table or from a pants pocket. Both “Double-tap to check phone” and “Lift to check phone” are features which have been reportedly only available for Canadian Pixel phones for the time being. But the good news is you will be able to get those features up and running on your Pixel handset as well, if you don’t happen to reside in Canada. Download links for the new Pixel and Pixel XL software updates have been located, and both updates are a little over 260MB:

Pixel

Pixel XL

What do you think of Google rolling out handy features like the ones we’ve mentioned earlier?

Source:
9to5Google

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Should you be doubting the benefits of cloud storage?

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Computing technology has become one that’s fiercely competitive, especially when data storage has been transcending into the cloud, but it seems that nobody has ever doubted the benefits of cloud computing. That’s something we should take into consideration though; data breaches and or services aren’t really unheard of anymore.

It’s been largely known that companies don’t have to hire expensive IT staff in order to manage and maintain their own data infrastructure anymore; using the cloud on their own is just as good and efficient. Buying the computing as a service can definitely do a whole lot of saving, but the question now begs, can our data really be saved?

One risk that we should take into consideration is that we may be relying on too small of a pool of technology providers in the cloud storage industry. There’s been unresolved issues regarding the concerns of who could really be accessing your data when it’s stored in the cloud. And then there are stories that keep surfacing about the data that’s been left for public to view, despite efforts thrown in by cloud companies.

There was also a massive leak that occurred when Deep Roots Analytics made a mistake with the configuration of their AWS server, releasing sensitive information of 198 million Americans. And it’s good to note that these failures are not just a one-time occurrence as it has happened before too. Also Study:
The Benefits of Cloud Computing

While cloud computing may be more efficient and have benefits ranging from reliability and scalability, we should always remember that there are disadvantages and risks to everything we do. Even with technology. Hence, the importance of planning accordingly and using different backup sources are to be given full consideration at all times.

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Dragon Blaze is one year old, with 7 million downloads in its pocket!

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It has been about one year since Dragon Blaze has been available for download, and since its debut in May 2016, the game has been downloaded nearly 7 million times worldwide, in 16 different languages. With lots of new content updates released in that year itself, Dragon Blaze fans like yourself can expect another great year of mobile gaming with more high quality content churned out by GAMEVIL, publisher of Dragon Blaze and many other popular mobile games.

One of the most exciting content this month is the power of Dragon Busters. There are seven Dragon Busters in total: Dragon Busters Pluto for warriors, Epsilon for priests, Stigma for rogues, Omega for paladins, and Ouranos for archers. These are ancient artifacts that have been long forgotten, however its emergence will provide you with the strongest allies. You can unlock its power by crafting a Dragon Buster Key equippable by either your character, Boden, Quinque Draco, or Septem Archangel ally of the same class.

If you have not downloaded Dragon Blaze, hurry up and do so to enjoy more exciting content and gameplay to come! You can download on
Google Play
, or on
App Store
.


Dreame H12 and W10 Pro vacuum cleaners now available in Malaysia

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Dreame Malaysia has introduced two new vacuum cleaners today, they are the Dreame H12 and Dreame Bot W10 Pro, these two vacuum products are great additions to your home that aims to reduce cleaning chores with their intelligent cleaning features, which customers can head over to Dreame Malaysia’s roadshow happening at Mid Valley Megamall Kuala Lumpur and Gurney Plaza Penang this week to check them out, while standing a chance to win lucky draw prizes up to RM150,000.

The Dreame H12 is a wet & dry vacuum cleaner that succeeds the H11, which now features a much improved roller brush that can reach tighter corners when cleaning your home, the H12 also brings over the H11’s mess detection feature that automatically adjusts suction power, a smart LED screen that displays the cleaning status and clear voice prompts that advises the user on maintenance and operation.

The Dreame Bot W10 Pro is the brand’s flagship self-cleaning and mop robot vacuum, which comes with a intelligent charging station that houses two water tanks for clean and waste water with a capacity of 4.5L and 4L respectively, the charging station can dry and wash the robot vacuum’s mop pads when docked, and empties the dustbin automatically along with dirty water to the waste water tank.

In terms of cleaning efficiency, the Dreame Bot W10 Pro comes with 4,000Pa suction power and a 19.2cm ultrawide brush that has been designed to pick up dirt and debris, it’s D-shaped body also allows it to vacuum along walls and into corners.

On top of that, the W10 Pro is an intelligent robot vacuum that features a unique ultrasonic carpet detection feature, which senses carpet around your living space and navigate around it, its LiDAR sensor also intelligently maps out the layout of your house and with the help of two front facing cameras, it is able to avoid obstacles better at your home.

Dreame H12 and Dreame Bot W10 Pro Price in Malaysia

The Dreame H12 and Dreame Bot W10 Pro will retail for RM2,599 and RM4,799 respectively in Malaysia, customers can score a RM300 discount off these vacuum cleaners when they purchase on
Dreame Malaysia’s official Shopee Store
 on 4th August 2022, go check them out
here
.

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Dreame launches DreameBot L20 Ultra robot vacuum in Malaysia

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Today, Dreame Malaysia launched its DreameBot L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum, claiming it to be the first of its kind with Mop Extend Technology and an impressive 7000 Pa suction capability that ensures even corners are not neglected.

As for its features, the Dreame L20 Ultra is equipped with the unique MopExtend Technology, allowing the mop pad to extend up to 2mm from the edge. This is made possible through its state-of-the-art edge sensors that automatically detect corners and edges, thereby enhancing its ability to clean dirt, hair, dust, and even stubborn stains in hard-to-access spots. Additionally, the vacuum provides cleaning mode customization options that enable the device to either lift the mop pad up to 10.5mm or remove it entirely to avoid wetting carpets.

The vacuum also incorporates the advanced DuoScrub Mopping System, which uses two high-speed rotating mops to scrub surfaces under pressure without leaving any residue. The Vormax Suction System amplifies its cleaning prowess with a 7000Pa suction power, courtesy of sophisticated airflow engineering and a well-optimized brush design. Remarkably, the device operates quietly due to its auto-liftable vacuum brush feature.

Furthermore, the DreameBot L20 Ultra is the first robot vacuum in Malaysia to include a Smart Water Kit, a specially designed water tank and pump system that automatically refills clean water and drains dirty water. The device also offers a hassle-free maintenance experience with its 75-day 3.2L dust bag capacity and DualBoost 2.0 technology. All that’s needed is to discard the dust bag; the mop is self-cleaning and even hot-air dried.

The DreameBot L20 Ultra is currently available for purchase at Dreame Malaysia’s Official Stores on multiple online platforms. The robot vacuum is initially priced at RM4,999 and RM5,999 with the Smart Water Kit. However, an exclusive promotion offers a RM500 discount, lowering the price to RM4,499 and RM5,499 with the Smart Water Kit. Each purchase includes a complimentary Hair Gleam Hair Dryer, available until September 9, 2023.

Head
here
 to purchase the DreameBot L20 Ultra.

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Dreame H11 & H11 Max wet and dry vacuums: Up to RM700 discount for a limited time

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Dreame – a Xiaomi subsidiary brand – has released the H11 and H11 Max wet and dry vacuums. These are their first handheld vacuums that erase household messes, both wet and dry.

Both the Dreame H11 and H11 Max feature a 2-in-1 waste processing for convenient cleaning; plus noise reduction engineering that can reduce noise to as low as 76dBA; and two water tanks
–
 a 900ml one for clean water, and a 500ml one for disposed water tank.

These products also include an LED screen that displays the working status, with support for voice prompts as well.

Where they differ is with extra features added to the H11 Max
–
 Mess Detection and Auto-Mode lets users adjust the suction level according to the amount of mess detected by sensors at the front, to make cleaning your home easier.

As for the hardware changes, the H11 Max has an extra 6 minutes of runtime thanks to the 200W battery compared to the H11’s 170W pack. The former also inherits a brushless motor while the latter uses a brushed motor, making it longer lasting and smoother to use.

Both vacuums possess a minimalistic look with the H11 Max available in black, and the H11 in white.

The H11 retails at
RM1,999
 while the H11 Max retails and
RM2,499.
 However, with the new launch of these products, 50 units of the H11 and H11 Max will be sold at a more affordable price of
RM1,388
 and
RM1,788
 respectively, via Dreame’s official
Shopee

store.

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DreamScreen makes your boring black flat screen TV colorful

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If you’ve enjoyed PC modding by adding LED strips into your CPU case or have made your desktop colorful by having RGB LED keyboards and mices, DreamScreen is a Kickstarter project to make your living room flat television look colorful with LED strips, and you can easily control the LED colors with your smartphone. Of course, the product isn’t just about making your TV more colorful but it also helps soothing your vision when you are watching TV in the dark.

The magic of DreamScreen is all done with a HDMI stick, which serves as the controller for the LED strips and has a few modes to fit your viewing experience, the device will intelligently detect any video playback source on the TV and have those LED strips show the background color of the footage itself, hence normalizing a dark room’s background lighting that eventually prolongs watching time with less tiring eyes. A music and ambient mode is also available to make the LED lights pulse according to your music beat and sets the color that you want for your room respectively.

DreamScreen is able to support TV sizes of up to 80-inches so if you have always been watching TV in the dark, you might want to consider this accessory to improve your TV watching experience, the project has now exceeded its funding goal and will be shipped on June this year.

SOURCE:
Kickstarter

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DriveSavers’s new technology can unlock any iOS devices

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Previously when GrayKey was able to unlock iPhone’s passcodes, Apple made sure iOS 12 update included heavier security which countered the company’s technology. Now, another security company surfaced and claim to be able to unlock Android, Windows, BlackBerry and iOS devices.

The company, DriveSavers claims to be using new technology to recover the data from devices that are password protected, including the iPhones, even if they are updated with iOS 12. No information is revealed on how the technology works and how it bypasses the security but the company suggest that it can retrieve photos, videos, messages and other data from the locked smartphones.

One thing that can put Apple to ease is that DriveSavers has no plans on sharing or offering their technology to law enforcement agencies, and the service is made for standard customers. The service will also cost around $3,900 which is a rather high price to pay just to unlock your devices.

Aside from that, the company has very strict identification protocols when it comes to helping their customers unlock devices. Legal documents such as death certificates, court documents and others may be required in case you’re unlocking devices that are not yours, such as your loved ones who have passed away. DriveSavers also stated that most people use their service to access data of deceased families and friends.

Apple can go two ways for now, either they let the company be since DriveSavers has no intention on cooperating with government agencies, or Apple will redesign their security structure to ensure that even DriveSavers can’t access the locked iPhones.

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Dropbox enters the virtual classroom space by partnering up with Blackboard

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Dropbox has been trying to break into the education market, with its first attempt being Dropbox Education. Today, the cloud storage service has taken yet another step into the schools, as Dropbox has partnered up with a company that many university students would recognize: Blackboard.

The partnership would see Dropbox be implemented in Blackboard Learn, one of the most widely-used “virtual learning” applications in the market. Dropbox will be made the default document sharing and collaboration tool in the app, which will allow students with a Dropbox account, be it paid or free, to submit or collaborate on coursework through its.

Course instructors will also be able to use Dropbox as the default sharing space when organizing materials for a class. As Dropbox will be integrated into Blackboard learn, all of these can be done through the Blackboard Learn app, negating the need to jump between Dropbox and Blackboard to do so.

Source:
Engadget

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Dropbox Transfer is a new file-sharing service that’s currently in beta – offers 100GB of file sharing to peers

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If you work in the corporate environment or are a student, you’d know how invaluable file sharing services have become – the likes of Google Drive, WeTransfer, and the new Firefox Send have made sending documents and co-working on them a breeze.

Now, one of the pioneers of this is Dropbox – its been the go-to option for folks for a long time now, allowing users to upload large files and sharing them with their peers. The problem here is that it’s the same one document everyone views – any changes, including removal, will affect what your peers see.

Dropbox Transfer fixes this by sending over a copy of your document, letting them download their own copy; this means you can amend away from your end without worrying about your peers.

With this, you can send a total of 100GB of files in a single process, which is a mighty lot – but according to Engadget, there’s no word on what type of account has access to the 100GB file transfer. It’s possible that free accounts will have less.

Another neat feature of Dropbox Transfer is delivery confirmation; it simply lets you know if your files have reached their intended users. Dropbox Transfer is currently available as a private beta, but you can join the beta wishlist here if you want to get a feel of the new service.

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