Under the Radar: Gadgets you never knew you wanted for your Apple Watch

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Raise your hands if you’re an Apple Watch user, because today that’s exactly what we’re focusing on — no, not the Apple Watch exactly, but items related to the Apple Watch.

Getting yourself an Apple Watch is definitely fancy, but since you’re already at that stage, no harm in being fancier right? Today we’re going to explore Apple Watch accessories that will ensure your Apple Watch stands out from the rest.

1. Julk/Spigen

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Let’s start simple. Just like with your smartphones, it’s only logical to get a case for your Apple Watch to prevent this pricey smartwatch from getting scratches, which is why Julk and Spigen come into mind.

Those who opts for simplicity can go for Julk’s Apple Watch cases, while for those who prefer a more solid protection, Spigen’s Apple Watch Case will be a better choice. The former offers an overall protective case made of TPU, and it is an ultra-thin cover that guarantees to be scratch-proof.

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On the other hand, the Spigen Apple Watch case is slightly bulkier, and it only provides protection on the sides. However, Spigen has aluminium button on its case for better functionality, and is also shock resistant.

While Julk remains at its simple clear-case design, Spigen has more designs that can be found on its website.
Julk
 cases starts from $7.99 on Amazon while
Spigen
 cases starts from $14.99 on its official site.

2. Batfree

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Nobody likes their smartwatch dying on them when they’re busy exercising or going out. This is why Togvu created Batfree, a power strap for Apple Watch.

Compatible with Apple Watch Series 2,3 and 4, Batfree offers an extra 27 hours of battery life, and its also has a IP68 rating. With a built-in 600mAh battery, Batfree charges the Apple Watch wirelessly, and it comes with an ergonomic design for extra comfort.

Image credit: Kickstarter

Made with silicon, the power strap can be worn during exercises and will work fine as long as you don’t exceed the depth of 10m underwater.

Batfree
 is an ongoing Kickstart project, and can be pledged from $45 onwards for you to get the power strap when it’s out for delivery — estimated in May 2019.

3. Bucardo

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Yes, Apple Watch is a fancy smartwatch, but what if you want it to be more of a fashion statement? Bucardo got you covered.

Image credit: Bucardo

The company provides fashionable ways to wear your Apple Watch by selling charm and locket necklaces that slides into the band slots of your Apple Watch, so you can hang it around your neck as a statement piece. You can even buy the locket necklace to give it that classic feel, but do note that these necklaces are not cheap either.

Image credit: Bucardo

In addition, Bucardo also have pocket watch accessory so you can turn your Apple Watch into a stylish pocket watch. Made of stainless steel, the pocket watch comes with a 15-inch detachable chain and a clasp on the other hand for you to attach it to your clothings.

Bucardo’s
 necklaces start from $119 whereas its pocket watch starts from $199.

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Under the Radar: How to stay productive at home with these gadgets

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For this month’s Under the Radar, we are tackling some issues faced while you’re stuck at home. Working from home isn’t as easy as it seems; with our personal and work lives blending together, we can easily be overwhelmed by our new lifestyle or get carried away because we’re in our comfort zones. With this in mind, I’ve listed out some gadgets that might be useful to help you be more productive and less distracted — whether you’re working from home or just staying safe at home.

Wakey

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The first step to being productive is, of course, being able to wake up early to start your day. Why would you need an alarm clock when you can do so with your phone? Well, Wakey by Soundcore isn’t just an alarm clock; it’s also a wireless charger and a Bluetooth speaker. You can choose to wake up with 10 different custom tones or even the FM radio if you like.

You no longer have to depend on your smartphone’s alarm to wake you up and better yet, you can keep it charging right on top of this alarm clock. If you’ve got more devices, you can also charge it with the dual USB charging ports at the back of the alarm clock.

Let’s not forget that waking up in a good mood will also require a sufficient amount of sleep. With Wakey, you can also use the Soundcore app to mix and match up to 10 ambient noise to help you sleep better at night. Don’t worry, you can choose to automatically turn it off by setting a timer.

Wakey
 is priced at $89.99 and is only available in White.

Cherry

No, I’m not asking you to eat the fruit to stay productive. Cherry is a smart coffee maker that is controlled via the app. You can use your smartphone to set the brewing schedule, brewing strength and when the coffee maker will know when to make you your cup of coffee.

You can also choose to brew your coffee in the provided travel mug or a mug of your choice if you prefer a different amount of coffee. Once the coffee is done brewing, the app will notify you and you’ll have your morning cup of coffee ready to go.

Cherry
 can be purchased from CA$140 and will be shipped starting August 2020.

OYO NOVA Gym

Staying at home most of the time can lead to a rather laid back lifestyle. You may have been working out after work hours before this, but the current pandemic has made that impossible. So, what do you do to stay fit? Get the OYO NOVA Gym, a portable work out device that offers total body strength training so that you can stay fit and healthy even if you can’t go out.

What has staying fit to do with productivity? Exercising will allow your body to reduce stress and produce more energy in the long term. Whether it’s your legs, arms, chests or arbs, the OYO NOVA Gym can help you build and sculpt them. This product can help you increase productivity and stay fit at the same time.

The
OYO NOVA Gym
 is priced from $145 and is estimated to ship in October 2020.

FOCI

Those who aren’t into exercising daily can also get this wearable that can help improve your focus. It’s a tiny device that is clipped onto your pants and uses cognitive biometrics to analyze your breathing patterns and even comes with an AI Mind Coach to offer a recommendation to boost focus.

If you’re using the app on your smartphone, the Mind Orb on the app will switch colours when you lose focus. In addition to that, FOCI will also vibrate at your waist when it detects that you lost focus. After nudging you, it’ll also offer some mind techniques so you can get back into focus efficiently.

FOCI not only helps you stay focus but also reminds you to take a step back when it detects that your brain is reaching a state of attention fatigue — will prevent you from over-focusing and tiring yourself out.

This gadget can be pledged from RM343 on
IndieGoGo
.

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Under the Radar: Important Apps You’ll Need for 2020

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Well, it’s the last day of the year. Instead of introducing gadgets that you may not know about, this month’s Under the Radar is going to help you prepare yourself for the next year or even the next decade. Technology is always advancing and changing our lifestyles, which is why we should also go with the flow and adapt accordingly. If you suffer from FOMO, then you should definitely have these apps on your phone to stay relevant.

E-wallet apps

We’re moving towards a cashless society, so it’s time you download some e-wallet apps in your phone — or at least one if you can’t be bothered. The government is also encouraging Malaysians to go cashless with its e-Tunai Rakyat initiative that allows Malaysians to get RM30 for free in their e-wallets (Touch ’n Go eWallet, Grab and Boost) when they sign up for these apps.

E-wallet apps are so convenient these days; you can use them to pay for food, grocery, bills, parking and more. You can even transfer money to your friends and family via these apps, so there’s no need to dig for cash and coins in your purse — just use the apps.

E-hailing apps

It’s not cheap to buy a car, and there is a limit to the number of places the Malaysian public transport can take you to. Sometimes, it’s better just to get someone to drive you there instead of worrying about parking, distance, and traffic. E-hailing apps like Grab and MyCar can come in handy at these times; you just have to enter your pick-up point and destination, select your payment method, and you’ll have someone coming to pick you up and drop you off at where you need to be.

You should also download these apps on your phone in case of an emergency. You could be in an unfortunate situation where your car breaks down, or you’re injured and could not drive. These are the times where an e-hailing app can solve your problem, so get one just in case.

Food delivery apps

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Just because we’re approaching a new year doesn’t mean we’ll stop getting lazy. There are just days where you’re hungry but you’re reluctant to drive out just to get food or get up just to cook food. Sometimes, you’re just left with an empty refrigerator. Food delivery apps like FoodPanda, GrabFood, and dahmakan will be exactly what you need. There’s no need to get out of the house; just
tap tap tap
 and wait for your order to arrive.

These apps are also useful when it comes to parties or family gatherings. Your grandma may be great at cooking, but are you really going to tire her out by making her cook dinner for the entire family? Just order from the food delivery apps and save your grandma the trouble — trust me, you’ll end up as her favorite grandchild.

E-commerce apps

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The phrase “shop till you drop” means to buy things until you’re so physically tired that you won’t be able to walk anymore. Lucky for us, e-commerce apps are the cure to that. You can’t “drop” if you’re chilling on the bed, scrolling through the things you want to buy on your phone. E-commerce apps like Lazada and Shopee have been popular in recent years and they’re only gaining more attraction. Clothes, groceries, furniture, toys, food — you name it, they have it.

Just one thing though, you may end up spending more since your legs won’t hinder your shopping spree. Also, your phone might just drop on your face when you’re careless — yes, that has happened to me countless times.

Social media apps

C’mon, I doubt you have zero social media apps right now.
 Social media platforms have become so essential, so influential in our lives that even our parents are on Facebook and Instagram. Now, I’m not saying that it’s a necessity in life, but it’s always better to have one. Not just because it’s what everyone is doing, but also because it’s how you stay updated with what’s happening around you. It’s how you keep tabs of the ones around you (in a non-creepy way) and how you can read the countless amount of news — more than the traditional media can offer.

More importantly, it’s how you can connect with your friends and family despite the distance. It’s the way we stay close to each other by replying to posts shared on Facebook or Stories on Instagram; it’s the way we tag each other on certain posts that reminds us of one another.

Sure, you can limit your usage of social media apps if you’re worried about spending too much time on your phone, but I’m just saying, it’s something you should have to keep you connected to the current society.

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Under the Radar: Laptop/Tablet accessories for better productivity…and style

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Today’s Under the Radar will be focusing on laptops and/or tablets; these are convenient, portable devices that we love bringing around especially when we have to work and travel. That being said, sometimes we still wish for extra accessories that can increase our work efficiency hence why the few accessories listed below will great for your laptops/tablets. Before we dive in, yes, they’re all portable too.

BladeX

Sometimes a single laptop screen isn’t enough for our work productivity, and we tend to have a secondary monitor placed in our office so we can do more at once. However, these monitors are more of a hassle if we’re to bring them out. Here’s where the BladeX thrives; it’s a portable monitor that is only 4.5mm thick and 0.86kg. It has built-in battery that charges via USB-C, a built-in speaker, and it supports laptop, tablet, phones, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and more just with the Type-C/HDMI port. It can be set into three positions — portrait mode, landscape mode and studio mode.

The
BladeX
 is a 15.6-inch monitor with 1080P/4K resolution, starting at $179.

Wekey

We’ve talked about the very slim monitor, now we’re going to introduce the very slim keyboard. The Wekey wireless keyboard is only 2.5mm and it also comes with a touchpad wheel that functions like a mouse. Not only is it portable, it’s also water resistant and durable. Wekey allows up to three devices to be paired and charges via microUSB. According to the company, you only need 90 minutes to fully charge this keyboard and you’ll be able to use it for three months if its daily usage is around four hours/day. The touchpad wheel is located above the keyboard, where the area within the circle lets you move your cursor around like a ring while the circle itself lets you scroll up/down on webpages.

The 10.1-inch
wireless keyboard
 can be purchased at the price of $64.

Now the two accessories above may already sound awesome, but if you’d like to take it up a notch, we’ve got your back.

TRIO

Just like its name, TRIO allows you to have a three-screen experience by combining two TRIO screens to your laptop screen. You just have to place magnetic adhesives on your laptop and attach TRIO to the magnetic adhesives, then you’ll have yourself a dual/triple screen setup. You can slide out these screens when needed and keep them attached to the back of your laptop when not needed, so there’s no need to worry about the awkwardness of carrying three screens around. With flexible rotation up to 270°, you can share information just by rotating the TRIO screen instead of moving your whole laptop. If you’re sitting in a circle, you can also use two TRIO screens and fold them into a triangle so everyone can see your presentation.

TRIO
 comes in two sizes —

12.5 inches and 14 inches. It starts at the price of $179 and is estimated to ship in January 2020.

moky

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Like the Wekey keyboard, moky also supports Mac, Windows and Android. At the first glance, you’d probably wonder what’s so unique about moky as it looks just like a normal keyboard. But what you don’t know is that moky is also a keyboard with an invisible touchpad — yes, I said invisible. So where’s the touchpad area? Well, the whole keyboard is the touchpad area. Moky is an IR optical touchpad combined with a pantograph keyboard so that it’s portable, space-saving and convenient. It connects via Bluetooth so there’s no need for messy wires, and can be used up to two weeks in a single charge.

Moky
 comes in three colours — Orange, Black and Blue — and has eight keyboard layouts. It starts at the price of $74.

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Under the Radar: Living in the Past

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Today we’re taking our hypothetical time machine and traveling to the past because our childhood is more worry-free and stress-free compared to now. So this Under the Radar is going to help you relive your childhood, or at least try doing so.

Atari VCS

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Does the name ‘Atari’ ring a bell? If it doesn’t, you’re probably no more than a teenager. Atari was a big part of our childhood, or well, at least mine. If you’re like me, you’d be missing the days where you spend your time playing Super Mario and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the Atari. Now, Atari comes back with Atari VCS — a combination of modern and retro in one system.

The complete set of Atari VCS includes the Atari VCS 800 system, Atari classic joystick, and Atari modern controller. Atari World runs on Linux based OS while the Atari Sandbox mode can be installed on any OS. In addition, it is powered by AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Technology and supports 4K HDR video with 60fps.

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It also features a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port, WiFI, Ethernet port, and Bluetooth connectivity. You can even stream your gameplay and connect with other users in the community. If you’re up for it,

you can develop new YV-based games for you and your family, and share it with the Atari VCS community.

The
Atari VCS 800 All In Bundle
 is shipping early 2020 and will set you back $389.99 but if you ask me, I’m willing to pay that price to feel like a child again.

Smartphone Magnifier

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Woah wait a minute, smartphones ain’t retro! Calm down geeks, this is not just any smartphone magnifier. It’s designed like a retro TV box, so believe me when I say it’s going to remind you of the times you sat in front of the TV with not-so-HD resolutions. The only difference is you can watch Netflix movies and YouTube videos on this “retro TV” that has an 8-inch screen.

Now, don’t be expecting a 1080p display when you’re watching on this retro TV because that’s not the way we do it back in the past. The Smartphone Magnifier comes with 2x magnification so your shows are slightly zoomed in, and with cardboard, acrylic, lens and silicone as its only materials, it’s safe to say that this mini TV is light and portable.

This
Smartphone Magnifier
 costs £19.95 and can be purchased at Luckies.

IT’S OK

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Yes, it’s okay for us to look back at the past every now and then, but IT’S OK is actually a product of NIMN Lab and it’s a Bluetooth 5.0 cassette player. IT’S OK lets you play cassettes and record to tapes, but it only gives you one blank cassette tape so you’ll have to be more cautious of what you record. A blank tape only gives you 60 minutes and this is to remind its buyers to only record what is important to them.

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Of course, the modern part of this innovation is that it has Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can listen to IT’S OK as if it’s a classic Sony walkman or choose to connect it via Bluetooth to speakers for the public to enjoy. It has a transparent cover design and also the essential control panel that lets you play, stop, record, fast forward and rewind your tracks.

IT’S OK
 comes in Sakura pink, Cloud white and Evening navy blue. You can preorder it for HK$688 and it’s expected to ship in December this year.

USB Typewriter

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Nothing is quite as satisfying as the clickety-clackety of your mechanical keyboard, but before the mechanical keyboard, typewriters are the causes of those sounds. I’ve always loved typewriters because of their vintage designs, and I still do. Of course, they’re not as portable and convenient as our modern keyboards, but it’s still nice to have one at home.

Here’s where USB Typewriter comes in. You should already know where I’m going with this — the name is so obvious. You can connect the typewriters to your smartphone, laptop, tablets and even computer. The shop offers a few models, but they all come with the same function and can also be used as an iPad stand. The best part of all? You can still use it as a traditional typewriter and write on paper instead of electronic devices.

Here’s the unfortunate part — the website says it’s on hiatus and there’s no news as to when the shop will be back online. Either way, the
typewriters
 range from $1,249 to $1,499.

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Under the Radar: These innovations are made for plant lovers!

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If you’re still working from home due to the pandemic, chances are you already have a new hobby to keep you entertained at home. Well, this month’s Under the Radar is for those who fell in love with plants!

Taking care of plants may seem easy, but once you’ve tried it, you’ll realise the stress of over and/or under doing certain things. Overwatering, under-watering, too much sunlight, or insufficient sunlight will all affect the plant’s condition and lead to different problems.

So here are some interesting innovations that will help you take better care of your plants:

Quench

Overwatering and under-watering can lead to issues like wilting, yellowing leaves and root rot. Beginners tend to overwater, thinking their plants need water daily and sometimes you may also forget to tend to your plants and under-water them.

Quench, made by an engineer called Andy, is a simple device that reads the soil moisture level and alerts you by sound when it’s time to water your plant. It doesn’t require any extra devices or a companion app — it’ll function on its own and can last for years.

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Quench can also detect when it’s nighttime, so instead of getting sound alerts, you’ll get a subtle red light instead. It comes in two sizes — the regular one fits pots less than 20cm and the large one is for bigger plants.

Quench
 has been launched on IndieGoGo just two weeks back and will be available to ship worldwide this October. It starts from RM132.

Bloomengine s•pot

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Here’s another innovation that can keep your plants happy and healthy, the Bloomengine s•pot. It’s a self-care plant system that come with a self-watering mechanism and an adjustable light using Samsung’s horticulture LED technology.

The watering system consists of a water tank paired with a watering wick holder in which you’ll place the Jiffy Pot. The pot will absorb water from the wick, solving the over/under watering issue once and for all.

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On the other hand, the lighting system comes with two brightness levels and can be adjusted as the LED light case can be removed when not needed.

The downside to this innovation is that it’s made for plants that can fit into pots with diameter around 10-12cm. Nevertheless, if your plant fits, the Bloomengine s•pot is a great product to go for if you’re going for vacation and have no one to maintain your plant.

Bloomengine s•pot
 will be shipping from September 2021 and starts at RM245.

Briiv

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One huge benefit we get from plants is their air-purifying properties. However, some will opt for air purifiers in their homes instead of getting a bunch of plants. In comes Briiv, a sustainable air purifier that uses 100% renewable and natural materials.

This air purifier doesn’t use HEPA filters; instead, it uses moss, coconut, carbon and silk to filter the air in your home. These filters can remove harmful fine particulate, harmful gases,, allergens and bacteria.

Briiv also works with Alexa and Google Assistant; you can download its app and set timers to turn the air purifier on/off even when you’re not home. You can also keep track of your filter usage — once it’s time to change, you can throw these filters in your garden or compost.

Briiv
 will start shipping in September 2021 and starts at the price of RM1,437.

Lyfe

So you’ve got lots of plants indoors, but you don’t know how to make them look more…aesthetically pleasing. Lyfe is just the product you need to give your plant that extra pizzazz. It’s a unique planter that levitates – yes, when I say levitate I actually mean your plants will be floating on air.

This magic is possible because Lyfe uses magnetic levitation – the planter has a magnet at its bottom which pushes it away from the electromagnetic base, causing it to ‘float’ mid-air.

Lyfe automatically rotates your plants while it’s levitating, which is also beneficial so your plants can get enough sunlight from all directions.

Image credit: Flyte

Lyfe is made by Flyte, the company that also made a levitating light bulb and a levitating timepiece. Lyfe can be purchased
here
 and starts at $299 (RM1,239.65).

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Under the Radar: Reduce the risk of coronavirus with these devices

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In times of uncertainty, we need to be more cautious and hygienic to prevent ourselves and our loved ones from being infected by the coronavirus. This month’s Under the Radar aims to help you keep yourself and all the things around you clean and safe.

Covi Stick

Everyone needs to be cautious of their surroundings right now, especially when it comes to going outside. You may be at risk of getting infected by coming in contact with something that has been contaminated by a coronavirus victim, which is why you shouldn’t use your hands directly when it comes to performing tasks at public places. One way is to wear gloves, but you can also opt for the Covi Stick.

The Covi Stick is basically a hook that is small and portable, making it easy for you to take it with you when you’re out and about. You can use it to press your elevator buttons, or just use the hook end to grab onto door handles to pull them open. It can also be heated to 220°C so you won’t have to depend on disinfectant when it comes to cleaning.

Each stick costs about RM67 and its estimated delivery is in May 2020.

Materialise

If you’re not on the consumer end but you wanna play your part in preventing the spread of COVID-19, you can order your hands-free 3D-printed door openers from Materialise. The team basically created door openers that fit various types of handles and they’re easy to install.

With the 3D-printed door openers, you won’t have to rely on your hands anymore. You can instead use your arms (hopefully covered by sleeves) to open doors, reducing the risk of you being at risk of coronavirus.

The price ranges from €30 to €70, depending on the design.

AirHein

AirHein is a Kickstarter project that is described to “help fight against coronavirus.” We wouldn’t blindly believe that, but at least it’s an air purifier with multiple functions. It has a 3-in-1 filter system to reduce contaminated air and also decompose pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde and ammonia into safer compounds.

What stands out about AirHein is its UVC LED which “has the most effective bacterial removal range.” It can supposedly remove up to 99% bacteria, virus and allergens so the air in your house remains clean and fresh. You can use Airhein with different kinds of essential oils to offer a more pleasant experience at home.

You can pledge for AirHein from CA$139. It is estimated to deliver from June 2020.

PhoneSoap 3

Your phone is one of the dirtiest devices you keep by your side — in case you don’t know. While it may look clean, most of us don’t disinfect our phone often, or at all. In comes the PhoneSoap 3, a device that kills 99.99% household germs within 10 minutes.

You can also keep your phone case on your phone when you disinfect it with PhoneSoap; this will help you clean both items at once so that your device stays bacteria-free most of the time. You can even charge your phone while it’s disinfecting inside PhoneSoap 3.

The PhoneSoap 3 costs $79.95 and comes in eight colours. It’ll start shipping from May 28.

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Under the Radar: Tattoos? More than just ink

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Are you a fan of tattoos? Well, I am. Tattoos hold significant meaning and artistic values in our lives. However, they can be so much more thanks to the advancement of technology, which is why this month’s Under the Radar is all about them.

LogicInk

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Imagine a tattoo that can help you monitor the amount of UV on your skin. It may be ridiculous for you to have a permanent tattoo just to do that, which is why LogicInk offers temporary tattoos. These tattoos help you stay within safe UV limits, so you can avoid sunburn or damaging your skin in the long run.

So how does it work? The LogicInk tattoo come in a single design but uses different colours to inform you of the amount of sun exposure you’ve been getting. There are two rings — an outer pink ring and a center white ring. The centre ring changes from white to purple and the colour intensity tells you how harsh the sun is. The outer ring’s pink colour turns into an even darker pink from one end to the other as your skin accumulates the UV exposure.

Image credit: LogicInk

It’s best to get one of these when you’re spending a day out at the beach, so you can run back into the car before you get sunburnt.

Skin46

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This may be a little creepy, but it can also be sentimental. Skin46 isn’t a ready-made tattoo; it’s a safe tattoo ink that is made with — are you ready — hair. Be it your mom’s, your dad’s, your husband’s or even your beloved pets’, the company can extract medically clean carbon from their hair and infuse it with the ink.

It’s a 100% safe and clean ink as it has passed several certifications and contamination test. You just have to send 5g of hair — you can even mix them — and send it to the company. They’ll break those hairs down, combine them with the ink and send it back to you to be used by your tattoo artist.

Image credit: Skin46

I think this would be perfect for those who wanted to keep a memory of their loved ones who have passed away, but some of you may find that a bit eerie.

Ephemeral Tattoos

We sometimes regret the tattoos we get, especially if it’s crap like your ex-lover’s name paired with the word ‘forever’ or a heart shape enveloping your names. Yes, there are tattoo removal procedures now, but they’re also pricey. Well, Ephemeral Tattoos are temporary tattoos, but not the kind that can be washed off immediately.

Ephemeral tattoos are tattoos made with a special ink that disappears over time. You can pick between a three-month, six-month or a year-long tattoo. The ephemeral ink uses a much finer pigment that can be dissolved by your immune system, so if you end up regretting your tattoo, you won’t need to see it for the rest of your life.

Next time you want to get a tattoo to flaunt your love life, maybe get an ephemeral tattoo — just in case it doesn’t last.

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Under the Radar: One of a kind tech gadgets for gamers

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Our last Under the Radar talked about the retro gaming consoles that made us nostalgic, but today’s Under the Radar will bring us back to the present and how cool and well-developed gadgets have become. Here are some of the devices that prove how far we’ve come in the world of technology.

1. Mad Catz L.Y.N.X.9 Mobile Hybrid Controller

Retro controllers may be cool, but so are hybrid controllers. The Mad Catz L.Y.N.X.9 Hybrid Controller combines a console, a keyboard and a mouse, transforming it into a versatile device fit for gamers no matter which platform they’d like to game on.

With an advanced design, the hybrid controller is not only ergonomic but also durable — said to be able to last up to a million cycles. It can also link smart devices to HDTVs and for streamers out there, users can play PC games without a PC via OnLive and Steam.

The Mad Catz L.Y.N.X.9 Mobile Hybrid Controller is available in three colours: Gloss Black, Gloss Red and Gloss White. You can get it on
Amazon
 for the price of $119.99.

2. Mini Smartphone Gaming Joystick

The hybrid controller can be used on smartphone games, but it is quite large compared to this Mini Smartphone Gaming Joystick (and it’s also pricier). The Mini Smartphone Gaming Joystick is around the size of your thumb and it clips right to your screen so you can control your character’s movement with the joystick instead of tapping on your screen.

The joystick design doesn’t leave residue or glue, and it can be easily taken off whenever you want. It’s made of metal, PC material, TPU and fiber so it’s durable, flexible and also portable.

The
Mini Smartphone Gaming Joystick
 can be purchased at only $11 and is available in Red, Yellow and Sky Blue.

3. Peregrine Glove ST

I bet most of you didn’t know there’s such thing as a gaming glove — not the apparel kind, like legit a glove that is like a console. If you do know, then I apologise for being the one living under a rock. The Peregrine Glove ST is a glove you wear on your left hand and with that left hand, you can control your characters in game like League of Legends.

Basically, the glove has 17 touch points that make keystrokes when touched by the thumb tip contact. While it’s a really cool piece of tech, those who don’t know what this device is will probably think you’re doing some calculations with your left hand, just like the GIF below.

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Yes, it’s a bit tedious but hey, we’ll do whatever to look slightly cooler than others. The glove is also washable so don’t worry about it collecting germs. At the price of $179.95, get ready to splurge if you really want this
gaming glove
.

4. DreamGlass Air

AR is one of the newest advancement in technology and the DreamGlass Air utilises AR technology to create your own personal cinema with its 100-inch AR screen. It’s the AR glasses that is compatible with Android devices, iPhones, iPads, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC and also Mac.

It has a 90-degree field of view, supports multi-screen features, has wireless tethering and a five-hour battery life. Just put on the glasses and you can watch your shows, movies and even games without sharing it with others.

The
DreamGlass Air
 can be pledged from $299 onwards and is estimated to deliver in January 2020.

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Under the Radar: The US:E Smart Lock uses 3D facial recognition to unlock your door

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Home is more than just a place you live in; it’s a place where you can finally feel at ease and be yourself. It’s a place where you feel secured, and it should stay that way. So how do we ensure our homes always secured? We make use of technology. With the advancement of technology, you don’t need to solely depends on traditional locks and alarms anymore because with smart devices, you can do so much more.

Thanks to technology, the world’s first facial recognition smart lock has been made, specifically by a company named Elecpro. Elecpro created the US:E Smart Lock with two versions; one with password and the other with facial recognition technology.

Let’s begin with the specs of the US:E Smart Lock; the device comes with two 18650 batteries that can last about a year and its camera utilizes a ¼-inch CMOS image sensor with 180° super wide angle that supports 1080p resolution and 10-second recordings. It comes with a zinc alloy body and German B-grade lock cylinder that is approved by the American National Standards Institute and Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association. The US:E Smart Lock is able to withstand at least 350,000 open/close cycles, and when the battery life is running low, there will be a low power alert so that users will be reminded to change the batteries. Along with the smart lock, you’ll also get two physical keys and a key fob per device.

Image credit: Kickstarter

The US:E Smart Lock comes in two versions as mentioned, but both versions share many features. The US:E Smart Lock has a built-in camera and can be remotely controlled via its mobile app that will be available for both App Store and Play Store. When you’re in the app, you can use it to check who’s visiting, what’s happening outside your door and also receive doorbell and message notifications. You can also unlock your door via the app to allow your friends and family to enter your house.

Image credit: Kickstarter

Besides that, there’s a built-in doorbell with adjustable volume that comes with the US:E Smart Lock and with the integration of a 2-way audio system, you can actually speak to the individuals outside your house without needing to go to the door. The device is also great in its security features because it supports scramble code. Every device will require a six-digit password, and if you’re worried that there are others nearby who might get a peek of your password, you can type in your password in between random numbers to prevent them from easily identifying your password. The scramble code is limited to 16 digits, including your six-digit password. For example, if your password is 1-2-3-4-5-6, just type in several numbers before you input your password and type in another few numbers to cause confusion to those peepers.

Still worried? The smart lock comes with an alarm and will also notify you when someone fails to key in the right password or his/her fingerprint is not recognized. Once the password or the fingerprint fails to be recognized for three times, the alarm will ring and if the password is incorrectly keyed in for five times, the smart lock will auto-lock itself for three minutes and you’ll receive a notification through the smartphone app.

If password just isn’t enough for you, the US:E Smart Lock also supports physical keys and key fob, so you can unlock your door traditionally. The support for physical keys also functions as a precaution step just in case you forget to change the batteries.

Now, let’s dive into the features that are exclusive to each version. The password version uses fingerprint scanning, where the built-in scanner is claimed to be able to identify your fingerprint in less than 0.02 second. Moreover, the built-in scanner is capable of saving up to 100 fingerprint IDs in the system, so it doesn’t only limit the fingerprint unlock to one individual. You can save your close friends and family’s fingerprints in the device to allow them to enter your house easily and with military technology, the live fingerprint identification module is highly secured.

Another amazing feature that comes with the password version is the double verification feature in which you can unlock the US:E Smart Lock with your fingerprint combined with an additional unlocking method such as password, key fob and physical keys. Therefore, if you’re someone who’s extra meticulous when it comes to security features, this double verification feature in the US:E Smart Lock can lessen your worries.

Image credit: Kickstarter

If the password version doesn’t exactly fit your preferences, the US:E Smart Lock also comes in the facial recognition version that utilizes a built-in Infrared 3D recognition technology with the ability to detect up to 100 faces and differentiate between a real person’s face and a face in pictures, videos and waxwork. With this advanced biometric facial recognition technology and a HD dual camera, the device can easily scan and identify your face both in daytime and nighttime just by you looking into the camera.

That aside, the facial recognition version takes the device a step further by using palmprint scanning instead of fingerprint scanning. You can unlock your smart lock with your palm by placing it in front of the screen and it’ll be able to scan your palm and unlock the door.

Another important factor is the installation of the US:E Smart Lock which is rather simple as the company provides a video to roughly show how the device is installed. Elecpro claims that the smart lock will fit most doors such as wooden door, anti-theft doors, aluminium door and also bronze doors, and the company also include the latch and screws that are needed for the installation and provide the measurement requirements for the door so users can plan ahead before they decide to purchase the device.

The US:E Smart Lock is launched on Kickstarter and there’s 12 more days to fund the project even though the pledge goal of $10,000 has already been exceeded. You can opt to pledge without getting a reward, or you can pledge with the minimum amount of $149 to get the US:E Smart Lock with Password. Additionally, with $199, you can get the US:E Smart Lock with Facial Recognition. The US:E Smart Lock is estimated to be delivered in May 2019 and supports worldwide shipping in which Malaysia shipping fee will cost $30.

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Under the Radar: Wireless chargers that can do more than just wireless charging

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While wireless charging is a rather advanced technology, many companies have taken it further by manufacturing wireless chargers that do not only have a sole function, so today we’re going to take a look at a few devices that can do more than just wireless charging.

1. BentoStack CHARGE

Image credit: Indiegogo

Made for iOS users, this storage case is designed to resemble a Japanese lunch box but while the company claims that the case is used “to hold Apple accessories”, obviously you can keep any accessories that can fit in the case.

Of course, I’ve already mentioned that the devices we are exploring today all supports wireless charging, so if you’re wondering what makes this storage case a wireless charger, the answer is the cover of the box. Its cover functions as a 5000mAh power bank that also support wireless charging, so if you’re using any phones that supports Qi wireless charging, rest assured that you can charge your phone wireless with its cover.

With that being said, of course you can also charge your other devices via USB since the cover also functions as a traditional power bank. The reason the company says that the case is made for Apple accessories is due to the fact that its top lid can be used as an iPhone stand and also an Apple Pencil holder while its bottom lid can be used to hold two Apple watchbands. You’ll also get two silicone bands for you to hold your case securely to prevent your items from accidentally dropping out.

If you’d like to purchase or find out more about the BentoStack Charge, visit
here
.

2. GAZEPAD PRO Wireless Charging Mouse Pad

Image credit: Indiegogo

If you’re a neat and organised person who hates dangling cables all over the place, then this wireless charging mouse pad will be practical for you. With a leather PU material and a non-slip base, the wireless charging mousepad prevents you from actually swiping the mousepad off the surface, and you’ll get a 3-coil system that offers a wider range for you to charge your iOS or Android devices.

The company also put in extra effort by integrating a dual type-C charging port into the mousepad so users can charge their devices with ease no matter what orientation the mousepad is in. However, it is advised to only use one port at a time because using both at once as it would cause the unit to burn up.

To purchase the GAZEPAD PRO Wireless Charging Mouse Pad, click
here
.

3. ROBOQI Automatic Qi Certified Wireless Car Charger

Image credit: Indiegogo

It’s no longer a surprise to see car mounts these days because we’re heavily reliant on Google Maps and Waze when we drive. What makes ROBOQI great is that it’s a car mount that can also wireless charge your phone.

Not only is this car mount Qi certified, but it also supports 7.5W charging for iPhones and 10W charging for Android devices if you have the right adaptor. Its bottom comes with a USB-C port for you to connect the USB-C cable to the car charger.

Besides that, the ROBOQI wireless charger has robotic arms that automatically clamps your phone securely when you place it on its base. You don’t have to worry that it’ll damage your phone because it’s not only contact-sensitive, but its arms are also attached with soft silicone.

For more information, click
here
.

4. The MotherBox – TRUE Wireless Charging

Image credit: Indiegogo

What’s better than a wireless charger? A wireless charger that doesn’t require contact. With MotherBox, you can charge your device without having to place it on the wireless chargers like how we’ve been doing all these while.

The MotherBox is compatible with both iOS and Android devices; all you’ll need is the receiver and the mobile application. When the receiver is attached to your device, you’ll be able to wireless charge it as long as it’s within a 20-inch range.

The MotherBox can charge up to four devices at once, and with its mobile application that will be launched when the product ships, you can set the timer to shut off your MotherBox so that it doesn’t remain powered on all the time.

More information regarding the MotherBox can be found
here
.

5. Tesmo Universe Book

Image credit: Indiegogo

Yeah, you read that right. Despite it being a planner/journal, the Tesmo Universe Book can do wonders because it’s also a wireless charger and a power bank.

Made for those who (again) love staying organised, Tesmo takes your traditional journal to the next level with designated pockets for your cards, pens, and notes, in addition to multiple slots for you to keep your cables. That aside, the journal comes with a refillable design so you can replace your journal with A5 papers whenever you need.

Tesmo has compatibility with any Qi-certified devices and supports

up to three devices at once. With an 8,000mAh battery placed in its back cover, you can charge fully charge your Android or iOS device at least twice.

Tesmo Universe Book comes in three colours and uses premium PU leather for its cover while its wireless charging offers 5W charging. According to the company, Tesmo can be fully charged within 4 hours with a 2A adapter, hence you can always charge it during night time and use it during the day.

Find out more about Tesmo Universe Book
here
.

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Understand and choosing your mobile OS: iOS, Android and Windows Mobile dissected

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In this time and age, technology has changed so fast and with so many options out there, where do we even start? I am not just talking about the number of smartphone models in the market; I am referring to the type of operating system that comes with it, whether it is Google Android, Apple iOS or Windows Mobile. Of course there are die-hard fans of a certain brand of phone or operating system, but if you are wondering what is the difference and which would suit you best, then read on.

Popularity is not a benchmark

Although certain brands of smartphones may be more popular than others with a variety of hardware specs, at the end of the day it is the software that can make or break your experience. So if you’re deciding to maybe “jump ship” to another brand, or maybe looking for a smartphone to buy for someone, try not to let the whole popularity game cloud your judgement.

Now let’s move on to each software and the nitty gritty details.

Apple iOS: The Beautiful Dictator

As much as Apple wants you to believe that their product is the best product for you, it really depends on what your needs are. One good thing about the Apple iOS is the way all its products “communicate” with each other seamlessly in one cohesive ecosystem. For instance, let’s take iMessage as an example. If you are using this messaging system on your smartphone, and you also use it on your Macbook, everything is synced between them without having to literally backup.

Since iOS is a closed ecosystem, its memory management is top notch. Unlike Android, you can open different apps and leave them running in the background without having to worry about your phone slowing down or crashing. You don’t have to clear them on your system tray unless you are like me, who don’t like clutter on desktops.

When it comes to syncing, it is also pretty useful that your Safari browser syncs your tabs in real time. For example, let’s say you are browsing some pages on your mobile, and when you get back to your Mac and open Safari, you have the option to sync your browser to your phone immediately, and you can just continue on a bigger screen from where you left of. Pretty nifty, I must say.

Another good thing about the iOS is for families who want a tighter rein on their kids, which bring us to the parental control integration. With the central Settings app, you can lock out your kids from apps such as App Store, AirDrop, FaceTime, Camera and more. You may choose not to use it but at least with iOS, it can be done easily.

When it comes to purchasing apps in the App Store, it is also more cost effective as Apple offers family sharing, which means you just need to buy an app once, and it can be shared amongst 5 other Apple ID holders registered in your family sharing account. On top of that, it is also easier to control spending, as the payment can be locked to a principle account, and all payments are made using just one credit card.

Speaking of apps, generally the App Store tend to get a lot of new updates first such as popular apps like Instagram, Spotify and Facebook. Some apps also seem to also offer a better user experience on an iOS compared to Android. If you are a fan of Kickstarter projects, a lot of its gadgets tend to support iOS only. Why the bias? Well, I did hear a rumour once that it was a known fact amongst developers that iOS users have a higher tendency to loosen their purse strings to pay for apps compared to users of other mobile operating systems. Not sure if the rumour is true or not, so I’ll just leave it at that. Now, this is not to say that Apple iOS users get all the latest apps. There are also instances where some useful apps are only available on Android.

Since Apple rules with an iron fist (basically, they feel that they know what is best for you in terms of user experience), there are quite a lot of things that may be irritating to most regular users. For one, sharing everyday things – such as files, movies, photos and whatnots, is truly a pain in your rear end whether you are sharing with other iOS users, Android, or Windows users. Sharing files from one iPhone user to another for instance, you would usually use AirDrop, a file sharing system by Apple. You would think that since this is made by the same Cupertino company, it would be much easier. Well, no. It is troublesome and many a time, you can’t even detect the other user’s phone.

If you are into customizing your mobile to have special ring tones, see only the apps you want to see on your home screen, unfortunately you can’t do so. Well, you can however, choose to buy ringtones from iTunes if you really need to be different from other Apple users. However, unfortunately you can’t have an app drawer to make your desktop look neater. You can swipe downwards to search for an app you want, or place all the icons in folders, but that’s all the housekeeping you can do with an iOS.

Google Android: Where Anything Goes

Android is the most used mobile operating system as it is pretty much like an open source software, as device manufacturers are able to place their own user interface on top of the vanilla version. Although the UI may look a little different with a variety of user experience depending on brand, generally all Android OS are similar.

Basically, if Android was a person, everyone is his friend. Android users can share things easily with other mobile users using a variety of third-party apps. For instance, if you saw a photo on Facebook and want to share it with your friend, there is an option to “share external”, which means you can share with someone else whether via Whatsapp, Messenger, WeChat, email, Hangouts, Telegram, Skype and even upload it to Google Drive. The good thing about this is that it is much easier to share interesting photos, recipes and jokes to other people, but on the other hand, what is scary is that, privacy is almost non-existent here. If you sent a photo to another Android user via Whatsapp for instance, there is always a possibility that it will be shared to other people. Some might find this really disturbing, but then if you think about it, you can also send screenshots so having this feature or not doesn’t really keep your privacy, well private for one.

When it comes to customizing your phone, with Android, you can customize almost everything. Don’t like your home screen wallpaper? Change it! You want your lock screen and home screen to have different wallpapers? Sure, why not. Hate all the ringtones that came with the phone? You can use any music as a ringtone, and some manufacturers like Samsung actually offers you a choice for the ringtone to start from the beginning of the song, or from somewhere in the middle where it considers as the highlight of the music.

Remember how iOS places all your apps on your desktop and only allows you to put them in folders and not remove from sight? Well, with Android, it really depends on the device manufacturer’s UI. Some manufacturers design their UI to be just like iOS (which in my opinion defeats the purpose of being on Android, but hey, that’s just me); where you can’t remove the apps from sight, whereas some offer an experience similar to the original Android OS where you can hide whichever apps you want – accessible via the app drawer, and only place apps of your choice on the desktop. This makes the desktop look much neater.

Memory management on Android is a pain though. No matter what brand of phone you use, memory management is pretty unstable. Of course, it also depends on how much bloatware manufacturers stuff into the phone, but generally, the way Android manages its memory is not as efficient as iOS. You have to make sure to clear your system drawer regularly or some memory draining apps might just freeze your phone.

Windows Mobile: The Middle Child

While devices using iOS and Android are always going head-to-head, Windows Mobile is sort of left out in many ways. Despite Microsoft trying hard to promote it with lots of perks to developers in order to get its Store populated with apps, there is still only a small number of apps available for Windows Mobile especially in comparison to Android and iOS. However, ever since Microsoft upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile, there is a glimmer of hope for this unassuming mobile OS.

With Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft promotes the one platform approach. The Continuum feature allows you to use your mobile as temporary PC in the event you need to do some work on it. You can actually plug in your mobile to an external monitor, plug in a keyboard and mouse and use it like how you would to a PC. Of course this also depends on which device you are using, but in a nutshell, you can only do this with a Windows 10 Mobile device.

Using a Windows Mobile device is easy as long as you have used a Windows PC before. They both work the same way with familiar features and experience. On top of that, apps that you’ve installed on your PC can also be ported easily to Windows 10 Mobile; not all, but quite a good number of them are compatible with Windows 10 Mobile.

Basically, Windows Mobile is all about productivity, which is probably the reason its devices can be used as an ad hoc PC; even using Microsoft Office on a Windows Mobile feels more natural. The incorporation of Cortana into Windows Mobile is also pretty helpful. It works pretty much like how Siri does on an iOS device, so although it isn’t particularly new, it is a good feature. Calling Cortana is also more natural instead of saying “OK, Google”, which I think is still a very weird way of calling up a personal assistant-like function.

Despite how Microsoft has promoted Microsoft Edge, it still isn’t up to par with the popular browsers like Chrome and Safari. Support for this new browser by many websites is still not updated, so as of now, we can’t really make a fair opinion on it yet.

Generally, Windows 10 Mobile is still at its infancy stage. It can’t compare to Android and iOS in terms of app support, and there are not many Windows devices in the market as well. It doesn’t help either that Microsoft has stopped support for all Android apps on its platform. You can almost say that devices with Windows Mobile caters to a very niche market, for now.


Unifi announces Unifi Lite upgrade for existing Streamyx users and new Unifi Air wireless broadband for RM79

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The folks at
Streamyx
 and Unifi today announced the ‘Satu
Peluang
‘ campaign to provide upgrades to existing
Streamyx
 users. Users will be upgraded to Unifi Lite and will only required to pay RM69 as opposed to the regular RM89.

During a press conference, it was mentioned that these upgrades give users up to 8Mb/s broadband speeds. The upgrading process will take place automatically and will happen gradually, starting from this September.

‘
Satu

Peluang
‘ here doesn’t signify
customers’ limited opportunity to get the upgrades but rather Unifi and
Streamyx’s

intention to
answer to their customers who’ve been taken to social media to complain about prices and
speeds. They’re really embracing the criticisms here and
are at least addressing them with a touch of class.

During the event, it was also announced that the Unifi Air is now being offered at RM79 with unlimited quota pushing 20Mb/s speeds. Unifi Air is essential a mobile hotspot for your home, and it is claimed that up to 64 devices can connect to the broadband. Installation only requires a simple plug and play method and provides 4G LTE network to users.

Also introduced to the masses is the
MyUnifi
 mobile app which allows users to manage their accounts across all offerings. Features available include 24-hour installation, 24-hour live chat support, zero no show assurance and payment options too.

With this, Unifi also promises door-to-door installation services that will be available at your disposal within two hours upon request. However, the areas covered with this service are Shah
Alam
, Pantai
Dalam
, Johor Bahru, Butterworth and Georgetown only starting from October this year. Unifi claims that they will expand coverage areas gradually.

For more information on the upgrades as well as plans, visit Unifi’s website
here
.

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Unifi expands Travel Pass in partnership with tourism partners

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Travellers can now gain easier access to Internet connectivity when they visit Malaysia as unifi has announced a partnership with several partners to expand its Travel Pass.

In partnership with Klook, Fave, KL Tower and Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, unifi’s Travel Pass will enable travellers get unlimited 4G LTE/3G data with unlimited access to over 8,000 WiFi hotspots nationwide via wifi@unifi.

The Travel Pass currently comes in two options — 7 Days Travel Pass at RM30 and 15 Days Travel Pass at RM60.

This SIM cards will also come with preloaded RM5 for outgoing calls and messages — RM0.20 per minute for calls and RM0.10 per SMS. In addition to high-speed internet and access to the WiFi hotspots, travellers can also enjoy unlimited entertainment via the playTV@unifi app so they can tune in to local or international channels.

Unifi’s Travel Pass can be purchased online via unifi’s website, Klook or Fave, in which the SIM cards can be picked up at Tourism Malaysia Tourism Information Counters at all international airports in Malaysia. Tourists can also get the Travel Pass at KL Tower, in case they’ve missed their opportunity at the airports.

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Unifi impressed users with fast and efficient repair on damaged cables due to construction works

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On the 23rd of November 2018, Telekom Malaysia Unifi service was faced with temporary disruption due to cables being destroyed by construction works, at Cherating, Pahang.

#unifiAlerts
 We have detected a cable cut incident near Cherating caused by construction works. Internet traffic in Pahang, Sabah & Sarawak may be affected. Traffic is currently being rerouted to mitigate possible congestion. Updates will follow. TQ.

— unifi (@unifi)
November 23, 2018

Unifi was quick to inform their customers on their Twitter page, by posting a statement  that they are aware and have detected a cable cut incident that happened at Cherating, Pahang and internet traffic at Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak may be affected, so it rerouted traffic to ease congestion.

Gambar di tempat kejadian. Pictures at ground zero.
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— unifi (@unifi)
November 23, 2018

Unifi had also shared a few pictures of the construction site where the cables were cut off, which Unifi mentioned that it was called “Ground Zero”. The picture shows a land that has been excavated, and exposed cables that has been “dug out” or cut off.

#UnifiAlerts
 Update on cable cut in Cherating caused by construction works: Our broadband services have been fully restored since 7am this morning. Big thanks to the tech team working over the night repairing the damage cables.

— unifi (@unifi)
November 24, 2018

Unifi kept their users updated on the case by posting the latest updates on their Twitter, and to reassure their users that all is doing well.

“Update on cable cut in Cherating caused by construction works: Our broadband services have been fully restored since 7am this morning. Big thanks to the tech team working over the night repairing the damage cables,” tweeted Unifi.

Kerja-kerja baik pulih yang dilakukan malam semalam di lokasi kejadian kabel putus di Cherating. Repair works done last night at cable cut location in Cherating.
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— unifi (@unifi)
November 24, 2018

This is the second time in two weeks where Unifi suffered disruptions due to construction works. With the recent case of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) putting TM under scrutiny due to a high number of customer complaints, TM appears to be more efficient and positive on their service.

In addition to that, the hashtag #UnifiAlerts used in their media update has been receiving positive updates from the public, with some congratulating Unifi on their quick and efficient works on repairing the cables, whereas some asked if their area was affected by the damage.

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UniFi increases upload speed for Advance Plan subscribers

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When TM first rolled out its UniFi Advance Plan offerings, many criticised the plan for having mediocre upload speeds. This hamstring-ing of the upload speeds was justified by TM as they claim that most UniFi subscribers do not fully utilise the upload speed. So it comes as a bit of a surprise then that UniFi has seemingly increased the upload speed for its Advance Plan tiers.

According to the
Get It Now
 page on TM’s website, the UniFi Advance Plans’ upload speed has been doubled as subscribers to the 30Mbps package will now receive 10Mbps upload speed over the original 5Mbps, while 50Mbps packages will have a 20Mbps upload speed over the original 10Mbps.

Curiously, this change in the upload speed is not reflected in UniFi’s
Personal
 or
Business
 page as both pages listed the upload speed at 5Mbps and 10Mbps for the 30Mbps and 50Mbps packages respectively. As no official announcement has been made just yet, we suspect that the pages will be updated once TM decides to go public with the change.

As for current subscribers to UniFi, it is unknown as to whether the increase in upload speed has taken effect yet. As the news was first reported late yesterday, we’ve run a speed test on our home’s UniFi network this morning and it seems that no changes were made just yet. For now, if you’re looking to subscribe to UniFi, be sure to enquire if the changes in upload speed has already taken effect.

Source :
TechAttack


Unifi introduces 5G broadband availability in SetiaWalk Puchong

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About a month ago Unifi launched their #khabarbaik campaign to bring affordable mobile plans and accessible service to the masses. Today, Unifi ups the ante by expanding their offerings in the form of Time Division Duplex (TTD) 5G. This allows wireless connection to surrounding users without  the need for extra implementations of fiber optics.

This service will only be available to SetiaWalk Puchong residents for the time being, while plans to broaden coverage are in the pipelines; while the implementation of the network is in the pre-5G phase. Unifi claims that the network is capable of providing down speeds of up to 500Mbps.

Customers can subscribe to a Unifi broadband plan that will make use of the 5G connection – residents will get 120GB quota.

This isn’t the first time public 5G connection is being implemented in the country – Facebook along with Yes are currently running a pilot test of their Terragraph public 5G network in the heritage venue of Georgetown, Penang.

Unifi also reminds that there are over 45 TM Point outlets across the nation that’ll be open from Friday until Sunday to cater to busy individuals who can only sort out their subscriptions during the weekend.

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Unifi Mobile is extending their 10GB LTE data promotion to 30 June 2018

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Unifi is extending its 20GB data promotion to 30 June 2018, other than that you will also be getting free 10 minutes calls and 10 SMS until you finish them to which you will need to purchase one of their plans listed on their app.

Prior to this, there was a charge RM10 for new registrants, but now they are giving away SIM cards for free. To get your self a SIM card, you will have to download the mobile@unifi app which is on the App Store or Google Play, register for a SIM by either selecting a new number or keep your existing number and the SIM card will be delivered to you within seven working days. Lastly, you can purchase add-ons to suit your mobile connectivity needs.

Unifi Mobile is perfect for those of you who are light mobile users as their plans will never expire as long as you keep your line active, this would mean the initial 20GB could last you a long time and you will not need to pay anything else. You will only need to pay the add-ons when the data finishes which to some, could be more than enough for two months or even more of use.

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Unifi Mobile offers unlimited data pass for 30 days at RM55

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In conjunction of Deepavali, Unifi Mobile is offering one month of unlimited high speed data in the form of add on pass to its mobile prepaid customers which is called #BEBAS2NJOY.

Customers are now able to purchase the 30 days unlimited add on LTE data pass with the promotional price of RM55 starting from now till 10 November 2018. For every purchase of the #BEBAS2NJOY add on plan, customers are able to enjoy 30 days of unlimited high speed data for as long as they are in LTE or 4G coverage areas.

The #BEBAS2NJOY add on are only available to customers who are not subscribe to any current #BEBAS2NJOY unlimited add on, as only one active unlimited add on is allowed at
 one point of time. But if you are subscribed to #KreditTakMati add on, you can purchase this #BEBAS2NJOY add on, on top of your existing data add on balance as long as it’s not a #BEBAS2NJOY unlimited add on. However, you can subscribe to this promo once your current unlimited add on has expired, provided that it is still within the promotion period.

You can purchase the #BEBAS2NJOY data pass promo on Unifi Mobile official website or on Unifi mobile app, simply by clicking onto the “BUY NOW” tab and select the “Deepavali Special Promo”. Once you have confirmed your purchase, you will be able to enjoy a month of unlimited LTE data pass.

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Unifi will be offering their 30Mbps plan under RM100 on 15 July 2018

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A few weeks back, the Telecommunications Minister of Malaysia announced that the prices of broadband will be reduced by 25%, which would really help many Malaysians access faster and better Internet speeds. Today, TM announced that they will be releasing a new package on 15 July that will see 30Mbps speeds offered below RM100.

The exact value has not been determined but it is already a huge difference from its original price of RM179, a 40% reduction in price. The plan was created with the B40 household classification in mind, as it is targeted to the middle-class citizens. Other than that, they also announced the fastest internet speed they have ever offered, calling it Unifi Turbo. Unifi Turbo is said to offer speeds up to two times the amount that is currently being offered and will be priced at RM199 a month. TM claims that the speed will be the fastest in South East Asia but sadly, they did not mention the exact speed of the plan.

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Upgrade plans will be offered to all Streamyx users and they also said they are bringing back the Unlimited Unifi Mobile plan. More information will be shared by TM on 12 July.

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Unifi will be upgrading speeds of current users by 10x the current speeds without any extra cost

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Unifi has just announced their new Unifi Broadband plans that is going to bring a tremendous improvement to the current fibre plans by ten times the current speeds. Existing Unifi users will get to enjoy boosted speeds of up to 800Mbps alongside the extremely affordable and new 30Mbps plan for households that are earning RM4,500 and below per month.

Starting 15 August 2018, existing Unifi Home customers will enjoy upgraded broadband, phone and content services in phases all for the same price. If you are a 30Mbps customer, you will be upgraded to 300Mbps and 100Mbps customers will be upgraded up to 800Mbps. If you are not a Unifi member, best to signup now so you can enjoy the upgrade when they start rolling it out in 2019.

Prior to this, they announced that they will be offering 30Mbps Unifi plan to customers B40 households, today they announced the pricing and it will cost only RM79 a month and comes with a 60GB quota. However, it does not come with the Unifi extras that are in the other plans, it will just be the broadband Internet connection. They are also giving a focus on its Streamyx customers as they are ready to upgrade them to the Unifi plans and for those customers that are not in the Unifi coverage will receive two times the current Streamyx speed that they have.

Lastly, the Unlimited Unifi Mobile Postpaid plan will be arriving on 15 July 2018 and customers can enjoy the best experience with calls and data for RM99 and is exclusively for current, Streamyx and Unifi customers.

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Unifi Your World: Home fibre, mobile internet and TV box in one package

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Unifi is making shopping for home and mobile internet plans a breeze with their new
unifi
 Your World offerings where a home
fibre
, unlimited data plan, and
unifi
 Plus Box (TV box) is bundled into an easy-to-manage package.

The packages start from a low RM198 per month, which gets you 30Mbps of unlimited home
fibre
 internet, unlimited mobile data plus 10GB hotspot quota, on top of a
unifi
 TV subscription with the
unifi
 Plus Box.

According to
unifi
, this package will see you save up to RM208 after 24 months, which you won’t get if you subscribe to the same services separately. The priciest package is the 800Mbps home internet one and it costs RM378/month, and will see you save RM408 after two years.

The best part is, the 800Mbps and 500Mbps packages will also get you a free
Deco
 M9 mesh Wi-Fi router system too – useful for larger houses. But if you choose the cheaper packages, you can still add on either a Deco M4 or M9 Wi-Fi mesh router system from just RM15/month and RM35/month respectively.

Both new and existing subscribers can sign up for the offering and a 30-day free trial is available with no obligations to subscribe. Visit unifi’s
website
here
 to learn more, or to sign up.

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United Nations declare that disruption of internet access violates human rights

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The United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a new resolution last Friday that formally condems countries that block or limit citzens’ access to the internet.

This particular resolution was passed by consensus and “condems unequivocally measures to intentionally prevent or disrupt access to or dissemination of information online in violation of international human rights law and calls on all States to refrain from and cease such measure.” Apart from the condemnation, the resolution all calls for governments across the world to improve internet access across gender and disabilities.

An important thing to note, is that this particular resolution carries no legal weight, and as such, governments are not obliged to follow it. Some of the bigger countries that practice the restriction of internet access includes Turkey and China, but they aren’t the only ones doing so. First world countries aren’t exactly innocent of this either as the French government considered blocking internet access following the Paris Terror attacks.

Source:
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,
The Hill

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United Nations to utilise Virtual Reality technology for awareness raising purposes

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Virtual Reality has sparked the interest of the United Nations as the UN is looking to leverage the potential of VR to help raise awareness of social issues that plague countries around the world.

Quite recently, the UN has launched a mobile app as part of the United Nations Virtual Reality initiative. Led by Gabo Arora, the Creative Director for the UN, this app would allow users to experience VR films that were translated from journalistic stories and charitable causes. Some of these VR films includes Clouds Over Sidra, a film which places the viewers alongside a 12-year-old girl in a Syrial refugee camp; as well as Waves of Grace, which is a film that is viewed through the eyes of an Ebola survivor in Liberia.

The UN hopes to utilise this technology as an advocacy tool for vulnerable communities across the world, allowing users around the world to experience tragedies that occur in various parts of the world without needing to leave their houses. The UN believes that these experiences would generate empathy among its users, and would thus lead to proactive actions from said users. Indeed, the mobile app that was launched recently included a “take action” button, allowing viewers to engage with said issues either through donations or offering voluntary services.

Of course, seeing as VR technology is currently still in the “early adoption” stages, it would probably take a while before this UN project would fully achieve its potential, if at all.

Source:
Engadget

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Universal Pictures will release Ultra HD Blu-Ray movies this Summer

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With 4K TVs seemingly being more common these days, Universal Pictures has announced that they will begin to roll out Ultra HD Blu-Ray versions of their movies this Summer.

In a report by Variety, Universal has stated that the company will begin a progressive rollout of its titles with a mix of new and recent releases. Some of the titles that Universal has confirmed will be coming to Ultra HD Blu-Ray include Lone Survivor, Lucy, Everest, Warcraft and Jason Bourne. Besides Ultra HD Blu-Rays, Universal Pictures has also stated that the company will be offering IMAX films as well.

Besides 4K Blu-Rays, Universal has also stated that they will be offering the movies in 4K digital formats, all of which will feature 4K resolution and High Dynamic Range. Additionally, some of those movies may even include multi-dimensional sound.

Universal Pictures is aiming to have at least 100 titles available in 4K by the end of the year. Only time will tell if the studio is able to meet this target.

Source:
Variety

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Universal Studio theme parks will host Nintendo-themed attractions

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Have you ever dreamt of a Nintendo theme park? If you did, you’ll be somewhat pleased to hear that Universal Studios may play host to such a concept as both Nintendo and Universal have announced that Nintendo-themed areas will be coming to three Universal Studio theme parks.

While the actual attractions and rides are still in its planning stages, both parties have revealed that the Nintendo attractions will be available in the Osaka, Orlando and Hollywood-based Universal Studios theme parks. Little information is given about the Orlando and Hollywood theme parks, but the Japanese media did report that the Nintendo attraction for Universal Studios Osaka will cost USD350 million to complete. The attraction will star Nintendo’s mascot Mario, and it is scheduled to open in 2020, just in time for the Tokyo Olympics.

Unfortunately, no mention was made as to whether or not these Nintendo-themed sections will be coming to other Universal theme parks outside of the three mentioned above, so those who were hoping for such a section in Universal Studios Singapore may have to put those dreams to rest.

Source:
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Engadget

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Univision acquires Gawker Media for USD135 million [UPDATE]

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Gawker Media is under new management as the troubled company has been bought over by TV network and digital publisher Univision for a sum of USD135 million.

The sale of Gawker and its sister sites has been unavoidable ever since the media company was found guilty of infringing the privacy of Terry Bollea, commonly known as Hulk Hogan. With Gawker required to pay Bollea USD115 million in damages, Gawker Media CEO Nick Denton filed for bankruptcy.

Univision’s purchase of Gawker Media will see Gawker.com, as well as the company’s other websites such as Deadspin, Jalopnik, Kotaku and others, become a unit of Univision, ending 14 years of independence. “Gawker Media Group has agreed this evening to sell our business and popular brands to Univision, one of America’s largest media companies that is rapidly assembling the leading digital media group for millennial and multicultural audiences,” says Denton “I am pleased that our employees are protected and will continue their work under new ownership – disentangled from the legal campaign against the company. We could not have picked an acquirer more devoted to vibrant journalism,” Denton added.

[UPDATE]

Univision’s acquisition of Gawker Media will not end with a happily ever after as Gawker.com is expected to cease operations next week. While Gawker.com will no longer exist, the other websites in the Gawker Media group such as Deadspin and Gizmodo, will remain operational. And with that, Gawker’s 14 years of operations end, not with a bang; but with a whimper.

Source:
Recode

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Unknown Honor S1 smartwatch to debut together with Honor 6X on October 18th

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Huawei has just confirmed the Honor 6X’s unveiling for October 18th next week, and prior to yesterday’s announcement, the mid ranger’s specs have pretty much been leaked out in near full detail since last month. Another media invite has emerged for Huawei’s event next week as well, most likely a wearable device known as the Honor S1.

This is probably the first time most of us have come across this mysterious wearable. The Honor S1 is rumored to be a smartwatch, and not just a simple fitness wearable like the previous Honor Band Z1. The Honor Band Z1 is a budget wearable. While most of its functions and features pale in comparison to the likes of the Huawei Watch, it certainly excels better when it comes to battery life, plus a better IP rating.

Having said that, Huawei’s sub brand Honor hasn’t released a smartwatch before, making the rumored Honor S1 the first. The S1 is said to either follow in the footsteps of the Huawei Watch, if not surpassing it. Based on the media invite poster, water resistance seems to be the emphasis, looking at the water droplets. It is difficult to determine whether or not the Honor S1 will be running Android Wear, or a possible Tizen that Huawei was rumored to be working on, or even Huawei’s own simple custom wearable OS.

We have less than a week before Huawei launches both the Honor 6X and this mysterious Honor S1, so keep your eyes peeled as we close down on Huawei’s launch event. What do you think?

Source:
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Unknown Xiaomi “i” device in tow

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India matters quite a lot in Xiaomi’s eyes. The company considers the country as one of its biggest markets globally. Just recently the Redmi Y1 selfie centric smartphone was launched exclusively in India, and it looks like there’s more to where that came from. This time, it probably won’t be a selfie focused smartphone, but “i” happens to be the important letter to note.

In a country where Xiaomi handsets are growing increasingly popular, the Chinese manufacturer teases an “i” device that will be coming soon. The teaser poster comes with the “i” along with dots resembling the colors of the India flag. As of now we can’t predict what type of smartphone or device that Xiaomi will be releasing, but it looks like it isn’t done for 2017 just yet.

It will however make a lot of sense if Xiaomi launches an “i” device meant to take a direct jab at Cupertino giant Apple. The company has been making strides so far this year, increasing smartphone shipments by a significant amount among the rest of the competition.

Speaking of Xiaomi, the beautifully crafted Mi MIX 2 has just been released in Malaysian shores through the Xiaomi Lazada store and at its official reselling outlets. Would you get one yourself?

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“Unleash Your ImagineNation” and stand a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Note 9

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Samsung will be organizing a contest called “Unleash Your ImagineNation” where you can unleash your creativity and stand a chance to win tickets to the Selfie Museum and a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone.

The contest will be held weekly, with different themes, and there are a total of 200 pairs of tickets to the Selfie museum and 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone to be won. So don’t worry if you do not win the first round, you can still be in the running to win the prizes in the following weeks.

To participate, simply take a photo according to the given theme and add your creative doodles into the picture. You may use any type of smartphones to capture the photos for as long as you can capture a photo and doodle on it.

Once you’re done with your masterpiece, post it on Instagram and caption it with the hashtag #ImagineNationNote9 and tag @SamsungMalaysia. Lastly, don’t forget to set your Instagram profile to public.

There will be three different themes throughout the period of the contest and each theme will have its own due date.

From 21 to 31 December 2018, the theme will be “Chiller than chill”.

From 1 to 10 January 2019, the theme will be “Chitter Chatter”.

From 14 to 24 January 2019, the theme will be “Eat, Eat, Eat”.

You are more than welcome to submit as many submissions as you want to score yourself higher chances of winning the weekly prizes. To win the grand prize, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, you are required to participate the contest and submit photos of all three themes within the contest period.

Again, unleash your creativity and don’t hesitate on submitting as many post as you want. You may never know if your creative imagination, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 may just be yours.

For more information about this contest, visit :
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/imaginenation/

Here’s some sample pictures for inspiration:

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Unlike the LG V20, the V34's battery is non removable

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Earlier this week, LG launches a compact version of the LG V20 in Japan, known as the LG V34. Although it edges out the V20 in terms of the water resistance feature, it seems like the former does not have a removable battery like the latter.

Like the LG V20, only a handful of flagship handsets pack a removable battery. Manufacturers like Samsung have switched to non-removable batteries for its Galaxy S series and Note series beginning last year. However, one point to note is the Galaxy S5 that was introduced back in 2014 had a removable battery underneath its back cover, along with an IP67 rating as well. The irony is that the S6 sported a unibody design with a non removable back cover and battery, and Samsung dumped the water resistance feature for that generation. Having said that, it is probably safer and easier for a water resistant phone to have a non removable battery.

According to Android Authority, LG has claimed that the company has no plans whatsoever to offer the LG V34 elsewhere. That is bad news for those who are eager for a smaller LG V20 with water resistance. Instead of a 5.7-inch display, the V34 sports a 5.2-inch screen with the same QHD resolution. The rest of the specs are identical throughout apart from the V34’s smaller battery.

There are still ways to obtain the LG V34 from Japan if you so please to, but do check through the detailed specs of the handset before making your decision. Yes, we are talking specifically about the supported LTE bands which play a huge role in making sure the handset works with your local carriers’ 4G networks. What do you think?

Source:
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Unlimited postpaid data plans in Malaysia – We list the best packages to suite your needs

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So like us, you’re a busy urbanite who’s constantly out and about; you rely on your smartphone and internet connection to get things done on a daily basis – but sometimes Wi-Fi can be hard to come by. So, again like us, you’ll have to make use of your trusty mobile data to see you through the day.

If so, you’re going to need an unlimited plan on a postpaid basis – because who wants the hassle of reloading credits? But what if your current data plan just isn’t quite up to speed – literally? Perhaps you’re due for an upgrade; so here we take a look at the best unlimited postpaid plans from these major telcos: Digi, Yes, U Mobile and Unifi.

In the case where one telco offers multiple unlimited data plans, our pick will be the one that comes with more benefits.

Will you follow them? – Digi Infinite Internet (RM150)

This long-standing telco has been a major player since the early 2000s, and for good reason too – accessibility, consistent network quality, value-for-money offerings are part of what made Digi so popular – that and their creepy Yellow Man mascot of course.

The priciest data plan offering is the Infinite Internet Digi Postpaid plan that’ll set you back decent RM150 per month. With this package, you get unlimited internet quota along with free tethering and hotspot, as well as 1,000 free SMS to all networks.

According to Open Signal, Digi’s 4G LTE download speeds within Klang Valley peak at around 15Mb/s, which is mighty fast. But unlike Maxis and Celcom, Digi’s area of coverage are slightly more limited – but the difference is negligible.

“I can be your hero, baby” – U Mobile (RM139)

U Mobile is one of the younger names in the market, but its signature orange is unmistakable. Other than that, U Mobile doesn’t quite have anything going for them.

U Mobile is the definition of accessible with postpaid plans starting from as low as RM28, offering 3GB internet quota, unlimited Waze usage and more. But since we’re talking about unlimited data plans, we’re going to look at the Hero P139 package which entails a RM139/month commitment. What you get with this package are unlimited calls to all networks, 3GB data for roaming across 36 countries, and 50GB of hotspot allocation.

It’s also a common gripe with users that U Mobile doesn’t have the fastest 4G down speeds. Open Signal detects an average of around 7Mbps download and a measly 4Mbps upload speed in the Valley. As of 2015, U Mobile claims of a 96% nation-wide coverage but, as it turns out, speeds and reliability is sacrificed.

The good news however, U Mobile’s coverage area is only bested by Digi’s in this list. There is a cheaper Hero P99 (RM99/month) package that also offers unlimited data, but at least with this, you get unlimited video calls too. We say U Mobile for your next upgrade.

Yay or Nay? – Yes (RM99)

Ah Yes, if it’s one thing they do well, it’s 4G LTE, because that’s all they do. For a telco to specialize in one offering only, you expect them to do it well; and they do for the most part.

Based on Open Signal, coverage is somewhat limited to Greater KL and Johor, while areas along the western belt of Peninsular Malaysia get spots of coverage. However, based on
Yes’ coverage map
, we can see that they’ve been expanding rapidly across the country despite being a relatively young brand.

Yes’ 4G LTE connection speeds average close to 20 Mbps around the aforementioned areas, which is the fastest of the lot.

Plans start from RM46/month while the priciest will set you back RM99/month. You get unlimited on-net calls and 300 minutes of off-net calls. There aren’t any other benefits to speak of, but if you want unrivaled speeds, you should give Yes a strong consideration.

It’s not just for your home – Unifi Mobile (RM99)

When you think Unifi, you think high-speed internet; the brand has become the most wide-spread broadband network in the country thanks to its government funded efforts to push high-speed internet in the country.

Unifi also offers mobile plans – it’s current Unifi Mobile branding is Webe rebadged. In terms of coverage, it loses out to Digi and even U Mobile. As for speeds, Unifi Mobile does a respectable job of offering 10Mbps download speeds and decent 5.5Mbps up-speeds.

Options are not aplenty with Unifi with only one option available for unlimited data. The Unifi Mobile 99 comes with non-stop data, calls and SMS, no contracts, 10GB hotspot, and as of now you even get addition al 8GB hotspot when you sign up now. You’ll be forking out a decent RM99/month, so although there is no unlimited app quota to speak off, we think you’re getting proper value here.

Honorable mention – Maxis

Maxis takes the cake when it comes to coverage, topping all other competitors; but this service does come at a price. Maxis’ plans are typically pricier than that of other telcos, but reliability and speed is what you get in return.

Although Maxis doesn’t offer a single-party unlimited postpaid package, their Maxis One Prime plan lets you and your family get unlimited data, calls and SMS. But the catch is that you’ll also have to sign up for a home broadband deal too.

You’ll have to pay at least RM98/month for your mobile plan and at least RM89/month for the home broadband to get this package. But the plus side is that share benefits with sub-lines too.

Verdict

 If you’re willing to pay extra for reliability, coverage, and speed, Digi with its RM150/month commitment should give you the juice you need. If affordability is priority number one, then Unifi Mobile is the way to go. You’re getting respectable download speeds and decent coverage for under RM100.

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‘Unlock with Apple Watch’ broken on iPhone 13; fix to come in next software update

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Apple
 recently acknowledged the broken ‘Unlock with Apple Watch’ feature that has been affecting
iPhone 13
 users. The issue has been addressed on a support document page, but there’s basically no fix yet.

iPhone 13 users may receive a message that says “Unable to Communicate with Apple Watch” if they try to unlock their iPhone while their face mask is on.

‘Unlock with Apple Watch’ was introduced earlier this year in light of the pandemic

This feature was introduced earlier this year as an alternative to iPhone users who didn’t want to remove their masks whenever they want access to their phones.

iPhone users need to own an Apple Watch; when the phone detects a face mask, users can unlock using their passcode-enabled Apple Watch that has to be worn on their wrist.

So…what’s the fix?

At the time of writing, Apple’s only solution is to turn off ‘Unlock with Apple Watch’ and unlock your iPhone by entering the passcode or removing your mask.

However, Apple promises to include a fix in the upcoming software update, so iPhone 13 users will be able to use the ‘Unlock with Apple Watch’ feature again when the time comes.

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Unravel is a wireless charger that can charge three devices simultaneously

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Sometimes we have to bring a few cables and charger adapters when it comes to charging all our different devices. This however can be solved by a project found in Kickstarter for a product named Unravel.

Image credit : Kickstarter

Unravel is a travel wireless charging station that allows multiple devices to charge simultaneously. With its fast-charge wireless pads, you can now charge up to 3 devices at the same time, though it is also possible to stack the wireless pads into one when you’re charging a single device. Unravel is compatible with any Qi-enabled devices such as the iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Nexus 4, Lumia 920 and many others. According to Ampere, Unravel can fully charge an iPhone X in 3.1 hours and a Samsung S8 in 2.5 hours.

Image credit : Kickstarter

Other than that, Unravel has a patent-pending hinge that can allow the wireless charger to work as a charging stand so you can play videos while you’re charging. In addition, there is a USB Type-C input to charge newer MacBook versions.

Unravel comes in red, black and blue colour and you can pledge from $49 onwards to own the device. It is estimated to be delivered in December 2018 and ships worldwide.

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Unreal Engine now supports ray tracing technology

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NVIDIA’s GeForece RTX graphics cards allow real-time ray tracing – allowing for more realistic real-time rendering of light and shadows.

The problem however is that it takes up a chunk of your computer resource, and because the technology is relatively new, not a lot of games support it. Currently, only Battlefield V and Metro: Exodus include ray tracing.

Image credit: The Verge

To aid in a future where ray tracing can be easily implemented, Epic has announced that their Unreal Engine 4 will include both low-level and high-level support for the technology.

The engine itself is already capable of creating gorgeous games – think A Way Out, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, Darksiders 3 and more. With news of this implementation, future games made using the engine could utilize ray tracing, bring the graphical aesthetics of the game to a whole new level.

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