LG to go water resistant with the G6

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Let’s be honest, the modular LG G5 did not sell well this year, let alone the LG Friends, the modular accessories of the G5. Recent rumors suggest that LG will do away with the whole modular concept with the G6 in 2017, since modular products are still very much in their baby stages. New developments have since emerged, and according to South Korean news outlet ET News, LG will be waterproofing its next flagship.

Not too long ago, LG launched a more compact variant of the V20 in Japan, known as the LG V34. It is water resistant unlike the V20, but has a non-removable battery as a trade off for its water resistance. If the G6 were to be water resistant, it is highly likely that the 2017 LG flagship won’t have a removable battery as well. ET News further reported that the LG G6 will be using waterproof adhesive instead of the waterproof tape method that fellow manufacturer Samsung uses for the Galaxy S7 series, a method which is known to be more expensive, though the former method is said to be more in demand.

An LG representative has claimed that the demand of water resistant phones have been high, along with the rising culture of hot springs in Japan, possibly leading to LG’s rumored decision to make a change next year with the G6. Will you be able to trade off removable batteries for a water resistant device?

Source:
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LG to reveal new sound systems at CES 2016.

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CES is just around the corner and tech companies are preparing to show off their catalogue for 2016. LG is no exception as the company has just revealed that they will be showcasing new sound bars and audio systems during their Music Flow smart audio ecosystem program.

First off, the sound bars. LG will be showing off the SH8, SH7 and SH6 at Las Vegas next month. Each of these speakers come with a variety of options and each sports a sleek, slim design that blens in seamlessly with almost any interior decor. The advanced SH8 and SH7 come with wireless subwoofers that provide rich bass tones to compliment the speaker’s audio output, perfect for home theater setups.

The SH6 on the other hand, is comprised of six independent speakers drive units and employ an innovative air duct structure that effectively highlights deep tones, allowing the SH6 to deliver powerful sound from its compact single-body system.

Installation of these sound bars is made easy thanks to its simple one button setup. Other features of the sound bar include its support for LG’s new Adaptive Sound Control (ASC) feature, allowing the device to automatically change sound settings to suit a range of media types in order to get the most out of a variety of content.

Besides sound bars, LG will also be unveiling three new X-Boom systems, two of which is part of LG’s X-Boom Solo models (OM7560 and OM5560) and the CM9960. Serving as total entertainment solutions, the X-Boom models will provide both powerful sound and wireless connectivity. Both X-Boom Solo models boast entire audio systems housed in single speakers, giving them the ability to deliver intense audio output that is perfect for parties and large gatherings.

X-Boom’s Sample Creator feature allows users to record any sound on their smartphones and wirelessly beam it to the speaker, which can then be added to the digital soundboard which DJs can select at the touch of a button. All three products feature the unique Party Thruster lever that allows users the ability to create stunning multicoloured light shows that sync perfectly with the system’s audio output.

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LG TONE Free earbuds come with a self-cleaning charging case that kills bacetria

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If the pandemic has taught us one thing, is that hygiene is of the utmost importance – LG looks to be taking that sentiment seriously as their
upcoming
 TONE Free TWS earbuds is equipped with a self-cleaning charging case that disinfects the earbuds on its own.

Keeping the tips clean

There will be two variants in the TONE Free line-up – the HBS-FN6 and the HBS-FN4; the former will be the variant that comes with the industry-first
UVnano
 self-cleaning case that disinfects the eargels. With UV light, LG claims that the case is able to clean kill 99.9% of bacteria like E. coli and S. aureus 2

The earbuds feature swappable
eargels
 and is powered by Meridian Audio with HSP tech for better sound. There’s also Ambient Sound Mode that lets users hear their surroundings clearer.

Availability

The TONE Free TWS boasts IPX4 protection against splashes and rain too. There’s also support for Google Assistant and Siri. LG says that the earbuds will launch in the American and European markets sometime this July; we’ll be sure to keep you updated if and when it arrives in Malaysia.

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LG TONE Free: Self-cleaning earbuds now available in Malaysia from RM599

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The LG TONE Free Earbuds are now available in Malaysia – you may
remember
 one of its models come with a self-cleaning feature that makes use of UV light to kill off bacteria.

The model we’re talking about is of course the HBS-FN6, which costs RM799; then there’s also the HBS-FN4 which doesn’t come with the self-cleaning feature, so it’s cheaper, costing RM599.

The earbuds boast Meridian-engineered tech and design which LG claims offers clear, spatial audio. The latter is achieved thanks to Meridian’s Headphone Spatial Processing tech that reduces crosstalk between the left and right buds, allowing the pair to create a realistic soundstage. Each earpiece is
 packed with a 6mm driver that LG claims can still offer rich bass, along with crisp vocals.

The TONE Free earbuds come in a clamshell charging case that looks minimalistic – the HBS-FN6, of course, packs the aforementioned
UVnano
 light that rids 99.9% of bacteria like E. coli and S. aureus 2. You won’t actually see the UV light in action however, as it only activates when the cover closes.

When it comes to charging, LG claims you can get up to one hour of music playback with just 5 minutes of charging; the earbuds offer up to 18 hours of use – 6 out of the box, and 12 while inside.

There’s a dedicated TONE Free app for your mobile phones which you can use to customize equalizers for your device.

You can purchase the earbuds via LG’s
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 pages; and according to
Lowyat.net
, they will be even cheaper at RM499 (HBS-FN6) and RM299 (HBS-FN4) this October 1-10.

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LG just created an 88-inch TV with an 8K resolution

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LG’s latest addition to its LG Signature Series is a giant 88-inch TV that will be out in June 2020.

Apart from being super huge, this LG TV uses an OLED panel and supports 8K resolution. It’ll come in two models — one being the 88-inch OLED TV and another being a smaller 77-inch TV that will also support 8K display.

While manufacturers are pushing out electronics with higher specs, there’s really no need to rush. After all, the majority of content we consume is either 4K or 1080p max. However, this LG TV is a beauty — it is really thin and looks almost bezel-less. It also supports LG ThinQ voice assistant and comes with two 60W speakers. With a Gen 3 AI processor and HDMI 2.1 inputs, you’ll be able to get lots of features including 8K output up to 120fps.

There’s no doubt that it will be an expensive product, but if you’re not one to skip on quality when it comes to TVs, perhaps this LG TV will be the right purchase.

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LG unveils 4K projector capable of outputting 150-inch projection

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LG has just unveiled a beast of a projector that supports 4K HDR projection and comes with half the size of competing 4K projectors which LG said are a hassle to install and setup.

The HU80KA is being sold as an affordable yet premium device which can output 150-inch picture on to any wall in your house. It is also the brightest projector the company has ever produced, topping out at 2,500 lumens. Alongside 4K resolution, it also supports HDR10 content and it can be position on the floor, mounted on a wall or hung from the ceiling. There are two 7-watt speakers built into the projector which would be fine for casual watching but if you want the immersion, it is recommended that you hook the projector up to an external speaker system via optical, HDMI or Bluetooth. The projector can also play media off a USB drive and lets you connect a mouse and keyboard and it is running on webOS so you can expect to find apps like Netflix.

LG has not released the pricing for the HU80KA but we should expect something during CES 2018 when LG take the stage to show off their latest products. The projector will not come cheap as standard 4K projectors are slightly under $2000, so this might be priced higher.

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LG V20 might not ship to European markets

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The launch of the LG V20 has raised many eyebrows, as it seems to be the phone that nailed most of the spots that were missed by the LG G5 that was launched earlier this year. However, its still a big question mark as to whether LG’s latest flagship device will be made available to European markets when it releases.

When LG launched the V10 last year, the Korean OEM seemed to have singled out Europe for the release of the handset, but the V10 eventually made its way to the region, later than the rest. The folks at Android Authority have spoken to LG’s global communications director, Ken Hong, and he stated that the V20’s initial launch will be for North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. He also added that LG is still undecided on whether the phone will be offered in other regions. It is also likely that the LG V20 will face the same fate like its predecessor for a late release in European markets.

Last year, Samsung decided that the Galaxy Note 5 will not be released in Europe as the company claimed that Europeans do note like large screen phones. Considering the issues that the newer fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 has been facing worldwide, it will probably be a good move for LG to jump in with the V20. What do you think?

Source:
Android Authority

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LG V20: The first phone to ship with Android Nougat, 32-bit Hi-Fi quad DAC audio

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IFA 2016 is finally coming to a close, and though most of its flames have died down a couple of days back, LG has reignited all there is by launching the LG V20 in what seems like an attempt to improve on what the LG G5 isn’t or doesn’t have. The LG V20 is the first phone to officially ship with Google’s Android Nougat 7.0.

That isn’t the only first for the LG V20. The handset also happens to be the first smartphone ever to be equipped with 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC that appeals to an extra market of audio enthusiasts. While manufacturers such as Apple are said to remove the headphone jack from their upcoming devices, LG retains that in the V20, putting faith into the 3.5mm jack that is still very much widely used by everyone.

The V20’s specs are mostly as rumored before, and are nothing to be surprised about since the phone is of flagship standard. The phone sports a 5.7-inch QHD IPS display along with a secondary ticker screen on top with improved brightness and larger in size as well, making it capable of fitting more into the tiny space above the primary display. Underneath the hood is a Snapdragon 820 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that is expandable via micro SD.

LG appears to be retaining the same dual camera configuration of the earlier launched G5 on the V20, with a 16MP PDAF camera with OIS and laser auto focus plus an 8MP secondary shooter to provide wider angled shots as a whole. The V20 is said to be the first smartphone to utiilize Qualcomm’s EIS that uses gyroscopes for better video stablization plus an image stream analysis feature that allows that camera to track moving objects on video. On the front side we’re looking at a 5MP selfie shooter with an aperture of f/1.9.

As mentioned earlier, the LG V20’s 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC audio makes it better sounding overall and on top of that, the phone supports a couple of other lossless audio formats when it comes to playback. The V20 also ships with a set of B&O (Bang & Olufsen) Play earphones meant to complement what the phone offers in the audio department. To top off the whole processing package, the handset comes packed with a 3,200mAh battery and supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, hence we should expect it to perform well in battery life.

Like the LG G5, the V20 isn’t water resistant like most flagship smartphones are today, so there’s a downside for you. One thing that differs it from the G5 is that the V20 isn’t modular like its older cousin, which means that LG’s Friends and G5 accessories will still only work on the G5 itself for now, so that’s one thing to note.

For software, like mentioned before and announced by Google not too long ago, the LG V20 comes shipped with Android Nougat 7.0, though the new software is already available for the latest Nexus phones and will also arrive with Google’s next line of newly named Pixel phones. One of Nougat’s main features is the new in Apps search, which allows users to search for info such as photos and contacts across Google’s own apps and selected third party apps.

LG hasn’t yet announced the pricing of the V20, but the phone will be available later this month at US retail stores and major carriers in the country. For more details, we will have to wait in the weeks to come but for now, we’re certain that what the V20 offers will keep you entertained for the time being. What do you think of LG’s latest flagship?

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LG V30 and G7 may see early launches

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When LG launched the G6, it was a few weeks earlier than Samsung’s eventual release of the Galaxy S8 series. Unsurprisingly, Samsung did not require any catch up time based on how popular its 2017 flagship lineup is as of today. South Korean news outlet The Investor has reported that the LG V30 and LG G7 will launch earlier than expected.

There isn’t much talk about the LG V30, but The Investor reports that the upcoming “dual display” smartphone will launch one month earlier than the typical LG V series refresh schedule. This means that instead of September, when we saw the LG V20 launch, the LG V30 will make its debut in August instead.

The LG G7 on the other hand, has been predicted to launch earlier as well. According to The Investor, the 2018 flagship will be looking at a January appearance next year. This means that the LG G7 could debut at CES 2018 at Vegas instead of MWC 2018 at Barcelona.

Regardless, we hope to see a more current processor underneath the hood of the LG G7 when it launches next year. The LG G6, launched approximately 3 months ago sports a Snapdragon 821 processor which was seen in flagships late last year. Let’s pray that it won’t be the case for the LG G7.

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LG V30 Signature Edition unveiled with sleek ceramic body

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The LG V30 has often been dubbed as as the Pixel 2 XL with a headphone jack. Aside from its software and its slightly inferior camera compared to the Google handset, the statement appears to be very much true. Now LG has upped the ante in the competition, unveiling a ceramic version of the V30 which will be sold in a very limited quantity, exclusively in South Korea. The LG V30 Signature Edition has been launched and it certainly looks attractive.

The beautifully crafted ceramic material makes it more durable than the usual glass. Among the specs that do remain the same from the regular version are the 6-inch P-OLED screen, the Snapdragon 835 processor, 256GB storage and the 16MP + 13MP dual camera setup. The memory has been bumped up from 4GB to 6GB, which means that it can handle more tasks simultaneously.

One other surprise of the LG V30 Signature Edition is the fact that it runs Android Oreo out of the box. LG made the headlines last year when the LG V20 was the first ever smartphone that operates Android Nougat. Only 300 units of the ceramic LG V30 will be sold and although pricing information hasn’t been revealed, some reports point to a more premium price than Apple’s iPhone X.

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LG V30 will launch pre-IFA 2017

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LG might have failed with the G5 last year, but its other flagship the LG V20 still managed to impress the masses when it was launched in September 2016. As LG’s annual second flagship, the LG V20 had its own strides, mostly known for its secondary ticker screen above the display. According to popular tip source Evan Blass, the LG V30 will launch a day before IFA commences this year at Berlin, and has even posted the alleged leaked press invite for the event.

It is typical of companies to hold press conferences within the week prior to tech trade shows, hence this new information regarding the launch date of the LG V30 doesn’t come as a surprise, which is August 31.

The LG V30 will likely sport an 18:9 aspect ratio display, as hinted on the teaser uploaded by Blass, which comes in a form of a phone display with curved corners. Rumor has it that LG will do away with the secondary ticker screen. It is also slated to feature a Snapdragon 835 processor, IP68 water and dust resistance, plus a glass built chassis.

The question is will it still be unique without its secondary display? Or was it just a gimmick all the while?

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LG V30 will be showcased at IFA 2017

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LG is slated to unveil the V30 some time later this year. A report by ET News states that the flagship phablet by LG will be announced in Berlin for IFA 2017. LG’s V phablet has been pretty successful since the V10, and the company is planning to further enhance the handset with its third iteration.

The V30 is rumored to feature a similar display design like the G6, which has an 18:9 display aspect ratio. It will also sport extremely minimal bezels like LG’s flagship from earlier this year, along with a secondary ticker display above the primary one.

The report further states that the LG V30 will cost KRW 800,000 (RM 2,998.49) when it is released. The phone will initially be sold exclusively in South Korea before availing itself to other regions globally.

The V20 from last year technically did not have a competitor due to the crisis of the Galaxy Note 7, but is expected to go head on with Galaxy Note 8 when Samsung launches it later this year.

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The LG V30’s camera will have an impressive F/1.6 aperture

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Smartphone cameras have become an essential part of our daily lives. For us amateur and pro-mateur shutterbugs, modern smartphone cameras perform well enough for us to ditch our point-and-shoot’s and DSLR cameras, which would require more carrying space, not to mention an extra carry-on gadget. The lenses on smartphones are tiny compared to conventional camera lenses, and some of them even feature massive apertures, the recent notable one being the F/1.7 shooter of the Galaxy S8. But it looks like we have a new challenger.

A trusted source has reached out to fellow tech site Slash Gear, claiming that the camera of the upcoming LG V30 will have an aperture of F/1.6, which is a tad larger than the 12MP shooter on the Samsung Galaxy S8. For those of you who have yet to comprehend the aperture number of cameras, the smaller the number of the aperture count, the more light the camera captures, which will translate to a greater liberty in controlling the depth of field when capturing images. A larger aperture also means that you’ll be able to capture more bokeh-licious shots with your camera/smartphone camera.

The F/1.6 aperture will be for the regular shooter of the LG V30’s dual rear camera setup. The wide angle lens will probably have a smaller aperture. Other predictions include the secondary ticker screen said to be done away by LG in place of an 18:9 aspect ratio display.

The LG V30 will be making its appearance right before IFA 2017 commences later this year. Till then, we can only make our guesses on how the camera(s) will perform.

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The LG V60 ThinQ 5G is a dual-display phone capable of 8K video recordings

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While some brands haven’t even produce their first foldable smartphone, LG is already announcing its third dual-screen smartphone. But it isn’t anything like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold or HUAWEI’s Mate X; it’s a phone with an extra display that is attached to a case.

This phone is called the V60 ThinQ 5G. It comes with a 6.8-inch OLED panel — that’s almost as large as the Galaxy S20 Ultra — and has a waterdrop notch with a 10MP selfie camera. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with Qualcomm’s X55 modem and it has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

So how does its dual-screen work? The secondary display is attached to a case, so you’ll need to place the V60 ThinQ 5G in the case to get two displays. It’s best for multitasking since you can open different apps at each screen, but you can also use it in landscape mode to do tasks like replying to emails and more.

Image credit: The Verge

The downside is it’s not exactly a continuous display, so you get an obvious gap in the middle between both displays. The second screen also has its own launcher and home screen which complicates things, and it doesn’t come with its own battery, so you’ll have to depend on the phone’s 5,000mAh battery.

LG also made sure the camera system is top-notch by including a 64MP sensor with 1/1.7-inch sensor, a 13MP ultrawide camera and a ToF sensor. Just like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, this phone is capable of 8K video recording.

The LG V60 ThinQ 5G will be priced at $699 including its Dual Screen case and will be released this spring.

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LG Velvet is a new series which will focus on a minimalist design language

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Remember that upcoming LG smartphone with the ‘raindrop’ camera design that we wrote about recently? Well, that phone now has a name – the LG Velvet will be the Korean giants’ latest series and it’ll likely replace the ‘G’ series when it comes out.

According to reports, the LG Velvet will be a mid-range entry, but we’d like to think that if it’s replacing the G-series, then it’ll likely have options in the premium arena too.

Image credit: LG

What makes the LG Velvet interesting are two design features – the most apparent one is the aforementioned raindrop camera module where three to four lenses are placed vertically in order of decreasing sizes, each lens resembling a drop of water. LG wanted to veer away from the trend of square camera modules, so this new design tackles the issue with no bumps and each lens flush with the back panel.

Image credit: 9to5Google

With this, the next design change makes this raindrop aesthetic even more impressive – the display and back panel will apparently curve symmetrically with each other, and will meet at the sides of the phone without a thick frame to hold them together. Meaning, this phone could be very thin, which also leads us to wonder how they’re going to fit a high-res camera in the LG Velvet.

Regardless, LG’s market dominance is almost nil in comparison with its biggest rivals – especially here in Malaysia. With this new series, we’re hoping the company can find some footing in Malaysia again as we desperately need more options, boasting interesting and unique designs.

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LG Velvet announced, full specs confirmed

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The LG Velvet is now confirmed to be launching in South Korea this month before it reaches other regions like Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia.

Processor and Storage

The LG Velvet is LG’s latest smartphone with 5G connectivity. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 chipset and supports 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. However, you can expand the memory up to 2TB with a microSD.

Display

Display-wise, the LG Velvet sports a 6.8-inch P-OLED display and is paired with stereo speakers and LG 3D Sound Engine for an immersive audio experience. It still comes with a conventional notch that houses a 16MP lens, but its side bezels are almost non-existent.

Camera

On the back, this phone comes with a 48MP triple camera setup which consists of the main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and another 5MP depth sensor. LG referred the camera setup as a “Raindrop” camera as the lenses are arranged vertically in descending order of size to mimic falling raindrops.

Other Features

The LG Velvet also has a 4,300mAh battery and supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+. Similar to many flagship phones, this device also comes with an IP68 rating. The LG Velvet will be available in Illusion Sunset, Aurora White, Aurora Gray and Aurora Green, but it will vary by market.

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LG Velvet official teaser confirms Snapdragon 765 5G chipset and four colours

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The LG Velvet is the Korean giant’s upcoming entry into the mid-range segment – and it’s an exciting one because it takes on a new design
philosophy
 that
emphasize
 on
minimalism.

As you may already, know the LG Velvet will come with what LG calls the raindrop camera layout that eliminates the square bump that seems to be the trend in 2020’s smartphones. This also means that the lenses are flush with the body. The cameras are arranged in a vertical arrangement of lenses, the largest at the top, followed by two more and the LED flash just below it.

We previously saw official mock drawings of the design – now, LG has shown how the devices will really look like, albeit in 3D renders, and they look awesome. In a teaser video posted on their Korean YouTube channel, we see the LG Velvet in all its glory, in four colour variants.

There’s the classic black and white, alongside green and a blue-orange gradient option. The back panel looks to be glass and is very glossy. But on the upside, the Velvet appears to be quite thin with a curved back panel.

Towards the end of the video, we also see that the LG Velvet will be powered by a Snapdragon 765 chipset that’s capable of 5G connectivity. All in all, this phone looks to be an interesting mid-ranged smartphone, and we’re hoping it’ll make its way into Malaysia.

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LG Velvet specs officially announced with launch confirmed for this 7 May

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LG has unveiled several key specs of their upcoming LG Velvet smartphone series ahead of its launch this 7 May. Over on their blog post, it has also been
confirmed
 that the official South Korean sale date will be 15 May.

In terms of aesthetics, the blog says that the phone will be a 6.8-inch device with a Cinema FullVision panel that boasts an aspect ratio of 20.5:9. The display is also curved
à

la every flagship launched this year – and LG is calling their take on the display trend the ‘3D Arc Design’.

Image credit: LG

Moving on to what makes the phone – the cameras. They’re laid out in what LG calls the ‘
waterdrop’
 design where three
lenses
 are
placed
 vertically below one another without a camera module. The main shooter here is a 48MP shooter, accompanied by an 8MP
ultrawide camera
, as well as a 5MP depth sensor.

According to the blog post, videography on the phone is bolstered by a voice-background separation feature that can filter out noise like wind, and more to make the subjects voice clearer.

Under the hood, the LG Velvet is powered with a Snapdragon 765 chipset with 5G connectivity. The blog post didn’t specify the memory configurations but we can assume at least 6GB RAM with around 128GB of internal storage.

The phone does come with a 4,300mAh battery but, again, no specifics of fast charge support and max wattage.

Image credit: LG

As the LG Velvet is designed on an aesthetic-forward focus, the phone comes in a host of interesting
colours
 – the stand-out one is the Illusion Sunset that has a yellow-pink gradient. There’s also Aurora Green, Aurora, White, and Aurora Grey.

There’s no word on its official pricing yet, we’ll know that when the device is launched this 7 May. We’ll also hope the device makes its way here in the country, albeit somewhat unlikely considering LG has been quiet in the smartphone department here in Malaysia for some time now.


LG Watch Urbane Luxe Smartwatch comes in 23-karat gold

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So
mehow smartwatches have become not just a convenient device, but instead a luxury item that can even rival designer timepieces. Meet the latest luxury from LG that seems more like a jewellery than a smartwatch – the LG Watch Urbane Luxe Smartwatch.

This latest limited edition wearable from LG sports an alligator leather strap, and 23-karat gold elements that gives it an instant designer feel although on the inside, is actually still the same LG Watch Urbane vanilla model. Just like the original version, this luxury model also sports a round 1.3-inch OLED display and runs on the same Android Wear software. It is rather eye-catching though; it even comes in an exclusive premium-looking lacquered box.

Now, only 500 of these special leather and gold smartwatch are made, in partnership with Reeds Jewelers in America. It costs a pretty penny of $1,200, which is still not too bad if you’re comparing to the crazy price of the $10,000 Apple Watch Edition.

Source:
The Verge

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LG will be debuing "Specialist" series smartphones at MWC

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Next week marks the beginning of this year’s Mobile World Congress, and with it, we can expect many new smartphones to make their debut. As many will know by now, LG will be debuting the G5 at Barcelona, but it won’t be the only phones that will be present at the showfloor as the Korean company has just announced that two other smartphones will be on display as well.

LG will be debuting its new line of smartphones that offers customers a unique user experience by offering one exceptional feature at a price that rivals mid-range smartphones. These “specialist” smartphones will be known as the “X series” and the first two smartphones in its line, the X cam and X screen, will be available at MWC.

As the name implies, the X cam and the X screen will be focusing on the camera and the screen of their respective smartphones. For the X cam, the phone will come with dual cameras on the rear, delivering one of the most advanced camera experience in a mass-tier smartphone. LG will also incorporate the company’s seamless 3D Bending Glass, giving the smartphone an elegant curved finish on the front.

On the X screen, this smartphone is equipped with an “Always-on” Second Screen which was only present on LG’s V10 smartphone up till now. The Second Screen sits above the main 4.93 inch HD In-cell Touch display and makes multi-tasking a cinch on the X screen. Measuring at 1.76 inches, the Second Screen will allow users to access frequently used apps, answer calls without interrupting the current activity, or just play music.

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LG will launch two flagships, made loss last quarter

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LG has revealed through its quarterly report that the company’s mobile division has made a loss in the fourth quarter of 2015. Thankfully, the loss was made up by LG’s other various divisions.

LG managed to push out 15.3 million smartphones to consumers worldwide, despite having made a $39 million (RM166.77 million) loss last quarter. In total, LG has sold approximately 600,000 units more than it did in 2014.

The company has acknowledged the fact that the mobile market will be more competitive than ever before, and has stated that it will launch two flagships this year, along with “a more cost-competitive value chain” to improve its profitability.

One of the flagships expected to be launched by LG is obviously the LG G5, which is tipped to be housed by an all-metal chassis, including a fingerprint sensor, a dual camera and a dual screen similar to the LG V10.

What do you think of LG’s performance in the smartphone universe last year? Let us know your thoughts!

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LG Wing: LG’s dual-screen phone comes with a twist

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LG
 is taking dual-screen phones to the next level with its latest device that has a secondary rotating screen, called the LG Wing.

Android Authority
 posted an exclusive video of the phone, demonstrating the dual-screen that forms a T-shape. The primary screen measures at 6.8 inches while the secondary display uses a 4-inch panel.

LG Wing to come with an under-display camera?

Interestingly, both the primary and secondary screen doesn’t seem to have any notches or punch-hole; this could indicate that
LG
 is also attempting to offer an under-display camera with the LG Wing. We should also be expecting the phone to be thicker due to the dual-screens that are stacked together.

However, the LG Wing will not come with a flagship processor like the Snapdragon 865 chip. Instead, it’ll be using a Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

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Coronavirus outbreak causes LG and ZTE to withdraw from MWC 2020

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There are a lot of brands that will be attending Mobile World Congress, but sadly LG and ZTE won’t be among those brands.

Both companies have confirmed their absence due to the global emergency declared by the World Health Organisation due to the coronavirus outbreak. LG released a
press statement
 to withdraw its participation in order to avoid risking the safety of its employees, partners and customers via international travel. ZTE also told GSMArena that there were practical issues such as travel and visa delays. As a result, LG will be hosting separate events for its 2020 mobile products.

On the other hand, the GSMA released a
statement
 yesterday announcing that MWC Barcelona “will proceed as planned” and that the association will continue to monitor the potential influence of the Coronavirus. They will also be including more precautionary measures such as increasing onsite medical support, disinfection programmes and disinfection materials for the public.

So far, LG and ZTE are the only ones who have officially withdrawn themselves from MWC 2020 but there might be more if the outbreak worsens.

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LG’s latest patent is a smartpen that will replace you entire smartphone

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We have seen a lot of weird and wonderful patents that seem to give us an idea of what the company has in plan for its future innovations, and now we seen it all. LG has filed a patent that has recently come to light and it might be a game changer or just downright weird.

LG has been awarded a patent application for a foldable smartpen which they applied for back in 2015. The pen will come with two displays, one to show the time, notifications, and app shortcuts. The other screen is a flexible screen that rolls into the body of the pen and will retract with a click of a button.

LG has planned this out in hopes it would replace the traditional smartphone, the patent also states that the pen will be able to pair to other devices and mirror your writing in the real world. That’s not the end, apparently, the pen will come with all the sensors you might see in a smartphone. This includes gyro, e-compass, proximity, pressure, camera, eye-tracking sensor and even a fingerprint sensor, there is even a microphone and earpiece to make it a full smartphone/smartpen device.

If they can pull it off, this will be one of the greatest feat of engineering as they plan to implement all the mentioned features into something as small as the pen on your table. Let’s not jump the gun and call crazy so fast, perhaps they might actually pull this off and shock the world.

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LG’s new generation OLED TVs now comes with the Alpha-9 processor

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LG Malaysia showcased its line-up of consumer products with the theme, “Creating a Better Life”. They unveiled new OLED TVs, Super UHD TVs and kitchen appliances. At the same time, they announced that starting today until 27 May 2018, customers will get a 6% discount on selected LG products.

The new generation of LG OLED TVs now come with the alpha-9 Intelligent processor to deliver improvements in noise reduction, sharpness, depth enhancement and colour reproduction. It also supports colour space of 33x33x33 compared to the conventional 17x17x17. This allows the TV to display 7.3 times larger colour space compared to conventional TVs. Next, is the 4K high-frame rate which reduces eye fatigue with a clearer picture quality and smoother motion. The viewing experience is further elevated thanks to the LG Ai ThinQ embedded in the OLD TVs which acts as a voice assistant for the TV’s functionality.

Next is LG’s Super UHD TVs which offers a viewing angle of 60 degrees and keeps the colour gamut to nearly 95% with its IPS Nano Dot technology. This is achievable due to the Nano Cell Display that utilizes nano-sized light absorbing materials to absorb extra light, keeping the image quality high. Coupled with Dolby Atmos, it offers a true home cinema experience with 360 degrees surround sound.

If you are in the market for a new TVs be sure to check out LG’s roadshow, “Creating a Better Life”, as it also features other notable products like LG’s home speakers, refrigerators, top-load and front-load washing machines, dishwashers and many other home appliances. For more information visit
LG’s Malaysia Page
.

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LG’s patent reveals a transparent foldable smartphone

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Patents are getting crazier these days, and the latest one from LG shows a foldable smartphone that is also transparent.

This isn’t really the first time we’ve heard of a transparent phone since Sony has also filed for a patent for such design at the end of last year. However, it is a first for a phone to come with both transparent and also foldable designs.

Surprisingly, this patent is actually filed awhile back in 2015, so LG didn’t just get the idea because of the current foldable trend in smartphones. In this patent, the LG smartphone bends both ways —

front and back. It is also assumable that the phone will be partially transparent, just like the OLED TVs that LG demonstrated in CES recently.

While this patent looks like a very futuristic one, we can be sure that there’ll be various complications and will require even more efforts for it to become a real smartphone.

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LG’s self developed 16-megapixel f/1.8 camera and 8-megapixel front camera could come to the LG G4

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LG has always been an underdog in the industry that tends to manufacture darn good smartphones and this year, we are definitely expecting more from the company’s flagship after the success of the G3 even though it arrived really late in our market officially. Unlike
Samsung
, LG does have its own capability of making its own camera optics and has produced the widest aperture 16-megapixel f/1.8 sensor for its upcoming LG G4 flagship, it is also reported the an 8-megapixel front camera sensor would be in place as well, such camera setup will definitely give phones such as the Xiaomi Mi 4,
Samsung Galaxy
 S6 and HTC One M9 a good run for its money since LG is really including some really high end camera optics on a smartphone.

The LG G4 is expected to launch this April 28th and is expected to sport a 5.5-inch QHD resolution display and powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, with these camera setup in place we should definitely see the G4 as a serious contender in the market and only its pricing will tell if it is on par with its competition.


LG's V20 to be launched in September; may be the first smartphone that runs Android Nougat out of the box

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Yesterday, we’ve reported that the
launch of Android Nougat
 may be the first time a new version of Android was launched without being accompanied by the latest Nexus devices. Now, we know that the first smartphone that will come with Android Nougat right out of the box may not even be a Nexus-based device at all, as it appears that the upcoming LG V20 will be running on Nougat.

Scheduled for release in September, LG’s V20, the successor to the V10, will be running on Android 7.0 Nougat right out of the box. Specifications for the smartphone reveals that the V20 will feature a 5.5″ Full HD display and it will be powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor, 3 to 4GB of RAM, up to 64GB of storage, a microSD slot that is capable of expanding the phone’s storage capacity to up to 256GB, and a 4,000mAh battery. Camera-wise, the V20 will come with a 20MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. The phone will come with a USB Type-C port.

As the release date for this year’s batch of Nexus devices are still unclear, the LG V20 looks set to be the first Nougat-powered smartphone in the market. Of course, anything can happen within the space of two months, so it is possible that the Nexuses may be launched just shortly before the V20.

Source:
Phone Arena

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Lian Li has made a RGB Power Connector cable for every PSU

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When almost every PC component has gotten their respective RGB treatments, case maker Lian Li is taking RGB to a whole new level with a RGB Power Connector cable – Yes, the 24-Pin connector that powers your motherboard is getting RGB lighting treatment on its cables.

The Lian Li Strimer cable is a lighting module with an integrated PSU cable, which means that it will work with any power supply fitted into your PC, while the RGB lighting can be customized via an addressable header pin. Even without that, the Lian Li Strimer cable already has 10 built-in lighting options for you to choose from on its lighting module.

Since this is a rather peculiar RGB component, it’s no surprise that Lian Li has managed to snag a d&i award at COMPUTEX 2018. If you have already RGB-fied your rig, this RGB power connector would probably be a great compliment.

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Lian Li Releases ASUS ROG-Certified PC-Q17 Mini-ITX Case

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Lian Li released the PC-Q17, the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) co-branded, mini-ITX tower-type
case
. The designed of the
case
will go well with the ROG Maximus Impact line of premium mini-ITX motherboards and it retains the sharp-edge design language of the ROG brand, with a sploed brushed aluminium front, a trapezoid side-profile, and a faux-sloped rear panel.

The side of the
case

has a large acrylic window held to the
case

by four thumb-screws, which doubles up as the overall side panel with a large and glowing ROG logo decks up its unique drive/PSU cage. Besides that, the
case

features a unique drive bay arrangement with a front drive bay that can be arranged together with the front panel that can be open from the top.

This can be used to house either a slot-in type slimline optical drive, a 3.5-inch drive, or a 2.5-inch drive. Behind it, where you’d normally expect a stack of 3.5-inch bays, is the ATX-type PSU baby, with an AC cord leading to the rear panel AC receptacle. Behind this PSU bay are two 2.5-inch mounts and two additional 3.5-inch mounts along the bottom panel of the
case

complete its drive bay loadout.

In addition, a large cutout is located on the motherboard tray for an easier way to handle the CPU coolers with the cutout on back-plates. There will be a clearance for graphics cards as long as 27 cm (GTX 980 STRIX is 28 cm long, and GTX 980 Ti STRIX is 30.5 cm long), CPU coolers as tall as 14cm, and PSUs as long as 15 cm.

There will be a detachable top panel has two keyhole-shaped cutouts, so you can install an external 240 mm x 120 mm radiator without detaching the tubing. Front-panel connectivity includes two USB 3.0 ports, measuring 201 mm x 407 mm x 276 mm (WxDxH), the
case

weighs 2.7 kg. But, the company didn’t unveils the pricing or availability at the moment.

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Lian Li Releases PC-V33 Compact Cubical ATX Chassis

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Lian-Li today announced the new PC-V33 which available in 3 choices: brushed aluminum in silver or black, or internal black with a tempered glass side door. The PC-V33 does not restrict PSU, GPU or motherboard choice due to size plus power consumption and it’s designed to house full-sized gaming hardware in a compact form-factor. Besides that, the
case

features a cube styling design that offers a full-size computing and have room for a 240 mm water cooling radiator to be mounted inside.

To open the
case
, users just require popping out the canopy top that opens the whole cube. When hinged open, the open
case
internals becomes accessible in the same manner as a test bench, allowing builders to install the components. The PC-V33 uses vents and internal compartments to manage heat plus dust inside the
case

with the additional help from two 120mm fan at the front and 120 mm at the rear.

For storage, the casing uses a new drive cage with the same rubber dampening system found in Taipei 101 to eliminate vibrations, ensuring the drives do not produce any cage. This cage can be half removed or fully removed for better flexibility, and there is horizontal mounting ensures air flow and correct alignment for long life.

Furthermore, the company includes the option to purchase an optional RGB lighting kit complete with LED strips, cord clip, dimmer, and controller. The
case
 can house CPU coolers up to 190mm in height, VGA cards up to 330mm long, PSU length up to 300mm, and any combination of 4 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives on the anti-vibration cage.

The PC-V33 will be available in the USA in early September for the price of PC-V33A/B USD 199 (approx. RM 840), PC-V33WX USD 229 (approx. RM 970).

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Lian Li Releases The PC-X510 Tower Chassis

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Today Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd unveils the PC-X510 computer chassis. It features a mid-tower chassis with a tidy, spacious interior segregated into three distinct airflow chambers for optimal cooling and tempered glass to show it off. The PC-X510 has a generous allowance for components, supporting as many as eight 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives and eight expansion slots.
The
Case

is trisected into three airflow chambers with three 120mm fans to pull air through two long intakes along the front of the side panels. Each is covered by a washable magnetic mesh air filter strip together an additional two 120mm fans vent the top, and central compartments while PSU exhausts the bottom compartment itself. The advantage is divided the airflow between the PSU, motherboard, and drive bay area so they don’t influence each other.

Storage connectivity features two removable drive trays mounted on shock-absorbing rubber grommets. Each tray holds two drives for a total of four 2.5-inch of 3.5-inch drives. One or both of the trays can be removed to accommodate ambitious cooling setups up to two more additional 120mm fans or a 240mm water cooling radiator. Besides that, users can add another two drives to be mounted on top of the PSU enclosure, bringing the grand total to eight.

The Lian-Li PC-X510 will be available for USD 399 (approx. RM 1,700) in early September.

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License Agreement Confusion Causes Misinformation on Windows 10

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Some misinformation was going on the internet last week, inside the license agreement before the actual Windows 10 upgrade start. The misunderstood on the license lead to many peoples to believe that Microsoft are able to remotely disabled pirated software (games and apps). This made most of the users halt their move to upgrade to the latest Windows 10 and decide to stay on older platforms or revert back to their older Windows 7. However, the situation is turn around because it’s just a simple misread.

The Microsoft Services EULA is the one which states that Microsoft may “prevent you from accessing the Services, playing counterfeit games, or using unauthorized hardware peripherals devices.” However, this is not the license that governs your Windows installation. It only will pertain to “Microsoft Services” (Windows Store content,
Xbox

Live, live tiles, etc.) The license governing Windows is the MSLT (Microsoft Software License Terms), and so there won’t be a
case

of Microsoft reaching out to disable pirated software from running on Windows.

Users that uses Jack Sparrow games or software, now you can upgrade to Windows 10 without worrying anything will affect the applications or games that you will be installing. We personally run Windows 10 on our daily drive in the office and we didn’t face any problems at the moment. However, we suggest a clean install to ensures problem free.

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The iPad Pro’s LiDAR Scanner might appear on the iPhone 12 Pro too

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Apple added a LiDAR Scanner to its iPad Pro this year, but that might not only apply to its flagship tablet; recent reports suggested that Apple will also be including a LiDAR Scanner to the iPhone 12 Pro.

According to Concepts iPhone, the new iPhone Pro’s camera setup is discovered via iOS 14 leaked files. It should be available on both the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, allowing better depth sensing, especially when it comes to AR apps. This means that Apple will have to move its lenses around, so instead of getting the third lens in the center-right, it will be moved up so that the LiDAR Scanner can be at the bottom.

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The iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max getting a LiDAR Scanner is a smart move; while not many will utilise the camera on tablets, the same cannot be said for smartphone cameras. However, with the added LiDAR Scanner, we should expect this year’s iPhones to be slightly pricier than usual.

On the other hand, this could mean that the iPhone 12 might be getting an extra lens this year — most probably a telephoto lens.

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Only the iPhone 13 Pro models will get the LiDAR scanner

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Leaker
DylanDKT
 recently revealed that the iPhone 13 Pro will still be the only iPhones to get the LiDAR scanner, despite earlier rumours that suggested the lens to come to all the new iPhones.

LiDAR will only be coming to the pro iPhone models. Earlier this year it seemed Apple wanted to release all iPhone 13/12S models with LiDAR but due to one reason or another, it won’t be happening this year.

— Dylan (@dylandkt)
July 11, 2021

It’s not just DylanDKT;
TrendForce
 also reported last month that the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max will be the only ones with LiDAR scanners, and they may even get a 120Hz screen. We’re also expecting these iPhones to be powered by the next A15 Bionic chip, in addition to a better, upgraded ultra-wide lens.

Unlike last year, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro will not be delayed

Without the addition of LiDAR scanner, the non-Pro models are also expected to have no changes in price, meaning the iPhone 13 should also start at the price of RM3,399. This time, we’re expecting them to be launch on time in September as the production has already started ahead of time.

For example, supplier
TSMC
 has already started the production of the A15 Bionic chip two months ago.
Digitimes
 also reported that Apple has already begun pulling in shipment for other components that are needed to manufacture the new iPhone.

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LIFT PRO is an electric desk made for your Mac and iOS devices

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If you are a gadget geek who happen to have multiple devices just like me and scattered around our
desk
s like nobody’s business, LIFT PRO’s electric lifting
desk
 will actually help to keep your
desk
 tidy with its readily made docks for your Mac and iOS devices.

Available at Indiegogo, the company has sold out its early bird price of this product and you are now left with the $999 option. LIFT PRO’s table top available in two wood types – Natural and Hazelnut, you’ll get to customize your own desktop with recessed felt trays, display docks, a stainless steel drink holder and a mousepad.

As claimed by the company, the electric legs of the table will be able to support a maximum weight of 355 pounds and has been tested over 10,000 times. In addition to that, LIFT PRO has a 7 preset memory lifting function built-in just like a car seat adjuster which has been considered for as a multiple workspace usage for different users.

A table height is always crucial for an ergonomic workspace and this is one of the great implementations that we have seen. Judging from its pictures alone, the placement of the docks and its drink holder are designed ergonomically for the user. If you’d like to back this project, head on to the source link down below.


LiFX Clean: An antibacterial smart light with HEV diodes

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Due to COVID-19, hygiene has become a very important factor in the things we purchase and use. LiFX recently made a smart light in consideration of that — the LiFX Clean.

Antibacterial, but human-safe

Just like what its name suggests, the LiFX Clean is an antibacterial smart light that can disinfect surrounding surfaces and air. However, apart from its antibacterial feature, the bulb is quite similar to the
original LiFX Wi-Fi smart bulbs
 that support voice assistant and change colours.

How does the LiFX Clean works?

The new smart light has additional diodes that emits HEV — high-energy violet light. This allows the bulb to kill different germs and bacteria, but it will not affect humans. You’ll also need to turn on the antibacterial feature, or the smart light will function without killing germs like the other lights.

The LiFX Clean is not cheap; it is priced at AUD99.99 (RM304) and will start selling in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Europe in Q4 2020. Those who are wary of germs and bacteria will appreciate this product that similar features to
LG’s PuriCare air purifier mask
 and
LG TONE Free self-cleaning wireless earbuds
.

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Light it up! Corsair’s aptly-named Dominator Platinum RGB RAM sticks will hit the market soon

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You get RGB, and you get RGB, everyone gets RGB!
We’re in the age of RGB-clad gaming peripherals and it would be foolish to think the trend would die off anytime soon. To add to the list of things to have RGB is Corsair’s new Dominator Platinum RAM sticks. You heard that right ladies and gentlemen.

Image credit: Corsair

They’re DDRV memory sticks that come equipped with LED technology. There are 100 lights fitted on top of the cards. The memory sticks aren’t just for show though – Corsair claims that the Dominator Platinum RAM with improved performance compared to their older RAM sticks too. The sticks go up to 4,800MHz and can be overclocked.

According to The Verge, you can get the Dominator Platinum RGB in packs of two, four or eight and are priced from $159.99 (RM652). If you’re one for fancy lights and flashy rigs, you can expect to get the sticks soon.

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iPhone 12 to come with new Lightning to USB-C braided cable

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Last we heard, the
iPhone 12 will not come with a charger and an earphone
, but the latest leak suggests that Apple is

manufacturing a Lightning to USB-C braided cable which will be included when customers get the iPhone 12.

Lightning to USB-C cable sports a durable design

Twitter user
@L0vetodream
 retweeted another user’s
tweet
 that revealed the new cable. Since Apple won’t be including a charger with the iPhone 12, the company could be expecting users to purchase the fast charging adapter that has a USB-C port, hence the decision to make a Lightning to USB-C braided cable.

Image credit: 充电头

A braided design could also be the solution to one of the major problems iPhone users face: breaking cables. The current Lightning cable is thin and breaks easily after using it for some time — our solutions include using tapes, springs and cable protectors. But if Apple makes braided design the new standard for all its cables, then perhaps we can skip those accessories.

New cable pushes users towards Apple’s 18W charger

Introducing the Lightning to USB-C braided cable can also be a marketing strategy to push users to purchase Apple’s
18W fast charging adapter
 priced at RM149. Of course, they can also use their previous Lightning cable that is paired with a 5W charger, but that would also mean wasting their new Lightning to USB-C cable. Apple is already selling Lightning to USB-C cables for RM89, but
this cable
 is less durable as compared to the upcoming one.

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Netflix’s improved parental controls let you limit and keep track of shows your kids watch

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Everyone loves Netflix as it has a variety of programmes to choose from and accommodate to audience from all ages. However, that’s also Netflix’s weakness as children may end up being exposed to inappropriate content. To solve this issue, Netflix improves its parental controls by not only letting users create “kids” profile, but also providing more customisation.

When you access the profile page, you’ll be led to several options, in which one of it says “Allowed TV shows and movies”. If you’ve checked the kid profile, then you’ll get two options — “for older kids and below” and “for little kids only”. The first will display content that are suitable for older kids while the second will display content that are suitable for all ages. This feature can help parents prevent their children from watching programmes that contain horror, mature and violent content.

Image credit: Netflix

How about teenagers? Well, Netflix also has options for different maturity levels when it comes to creating an “adult” profile. They can set the allowed TV shows and movies “for teens and below” so while programmes rated PG-13 or TV-14 are allowed, their teenagers still can’t access mature content.

Teenagers and even children are smarter these days, which is why they can just think out of the box and use their parent’s account to watch any programmes they want. Netflix is one step ahead with a 4-digit PIN setup that will let parents restrict contents that they would not want their children to view. For example, you can always set a PIN for shows like “The Conjuring 2” or “Fifty Shades Darker” so your children will need the PIN to access the show.

Last but not least, Netflix includes a Viewing Activity tab that will reveal a list of recently watched shows and movies, so you can always check what your kids have been watching.

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Limited Edition Gucci Xbox sells for a whopping RM41,600

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November 15 marks the 20
th
 anniversary of the launch of the original Xbox, and Microsoft is celebrating by announcing their collaborations with brands like Adidas and Italian fashion house Gucci. Back in October, Xbox and Adidas launched a trailer for its sneaker partnership, with the sneaker sporting the Xbox logo and translucent green details.

This time, Xbox and Gucci have announced their first-ever
collaboration

by releasing a special edition
 Xbox Series X
. This bundle will include the console, two wireless controllers and a carrying case.

The console has been laser-etched with Gucci’s iconic Rhombi design with a GG pattern which is a visual play on words, representing both the initials of Guccio Gucci
–
the founder of Gucci
–
 but also the shorthand for the gaming phrase “Good Game”.

The two wireless controllers come with red and blue stripes, inspired by Gucci’s signature House Web.

The
 carrying case has dedicated spaces for the controllers and the console. In terms of aesthetics, the case also sports Gucci’s Rhombi pattern and House Web lines. On one side of the case has “GOOD GAME” etched onto it.

This monstrosity of a console costs a whopping US10,000 (around RM41,600), but won’t be available in Malaysia, so don’t worry. Gucci only plans on selling 100 hand-numbered units of the bundle through its flagship stores and they will be available starting this November 17.

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Limited Edition Hello Kitty 2-in-1 graces its way into Malaysia

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If you thought Malaysia just had all the Hello Kitty it can get, you can’t be further from the truth. The latest addition to the Hello Kitty family is the Hello Kitty Grace 10 Light, a 2-in-1 that weighs only 600g, in classy black and pastel pink to make productivity a whole lot cuter.

The Grace 10 Light will snatch away the hearts of Hello Kitty fans with its design. Sporting a Hello Kitty Pigo Keyboard that acts as a cover and a stand, this 2-in-1 also comes with limited edition Hello Kitty wallpapers.

Performance-wise, this device is fitted with an Intel Atom Z8300 processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB Internal Memory, sporting Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 10. You won’t have to squint your eyes to check your work as the Grace 10 Light features a 10.1-inch touch panel with a 1280 x 800p display.

Of course, when it comes to getting your work done, or enjoying some entertainment on-the-go, battery is always a concern. However, this device has a 6600mAh battery, which can last up to 5 hours of usage, which is a pretty decent feat.

The Limited Edition Hello Kitty Grace 10 Light is priced at
RM999
, and is available online at GLOO Store on Lazada. Take note though: there are only 1,000 units of these in Malaysia, so hurry and grab it before it runs out!

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Limited Edition Pink iPhone 6 spotted in the wild

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Gold may not be such an exclusive color anymore on the iPhone since Apple offers it as one of the standard color options for purchase, then check out an exclusive and limited edition
Pink iPhone
 6 which has been spotted in the wild by Weibo user @FuckYeahFashion. At this point of time, sources have confirmed that this is a legit iPhone but there’s no official statement if this is a specially ordered unit from a particular fashion brand.

The
Pink iPhone
 6’s box isn’t the usual white rectangular box you find in retail stores, in fact it is actually stored in a very expensive collector’s box which you will normally see it being use on expensive wallets, the package also includes a very nice pink color leather pouch for the iPhone 6. While sources have also stated that the
iPhone 6
 pink will only be limited to a number of 200 units worldwide, it can also mean that Apple can introduce new colors to its iPhones as time goes on just like how
Samsung
have been doing to refresh a number of new colors for its flagships.

Apple has reportedly done well with its
iPhone 6
 sales despite of criticism out there, if this
pink iPhone
 goes on sale as a standard color option, we believe sales will boost to the next level.


Limited Edition Star Wars Battlefront II PS4 Pro will be releasing on 17 November

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Star Wars Battlefront II is about to be released and for those of you that are fans of the franchise and are looking to get a PS4 Pro are in luck, as Sony has just announced a limited edition Star Wars Battlefront II console that will be releasing on 17 November 2017. The limited edition console will also come with a copy of Star Wars Battlefront II: Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition.

The bundle comes with a jet black PS4 Pro and three logos which are featured in the game, the Galactic Empire, Inferno Squad and the Rebel Alliance. In addition to that, the Dualshock 4 controller that comes with the bundle will also feature the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire at the grip area and the Star Wars title logo on the touchpad.

The new entry into the Battlefront universe will allow players to experience stunning graphics as they travel to the different planets in the galaxy to take part in battles in large multiplayer games or take the role of a member of the Inferno Squad and follow the story of their fight to save the empire from a crisis in singleplayer.

The Deluxe Edition of the game will offer players limited edition costumes for Kylo Ren and Ray which are themed around Star Wars The Last Jedi movie. This limited edition PS4 Pro will come with a price tag of RM1,999 and come with 3 Months of PlayStation Plus subscription to get you started in multiplayer battles.

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Lindsay Lohan sues Rockstar Games for featuring a role like her in GTA V

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While we are looking forward to GTA V’s release at the end of this year for new gaming consoles and the PC platform, Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan has filed a lawsuit on Rockstar Games for featuring a character in the game that looks, sounds and even dresses the same fashion style like her. The game character being referred to is Lacey Jonas, a vain and demanding Hollywood actress which is only featured in a minor part of the game. Check out the video down below where the character is being featured.

Take-Two Interactive, the company that owns the game studio hasn’t made a comment about this but all we know is that this isn’t really a big deal and it is simply all about money business, the Grand Theft Auto series has always been seen parodying lots of things happening in the real world, from characters to TV shows and even knock offs on products. Seriously Lindsay, why don’t you be a cute and good girl like how you used to be in The Parent Trap? Stop making this mess and people will start loving you again, maybe.

Source:
AP


Line app in the works of digital butler service

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Most of you out there have definitely heard about LINE, the texting app which makes your day with cute emojis and Anime-esque stickers featured in it. The app company is said to be developing digital butler service to boost its earnings other than its apps and various services.

The source came from inside LINE, who refused to be named. The source claimed that LINE will launch the digital butler service in Thailand and will be expanding to other countries if the service receives good reception from consumers.

The Japanese orginated but Korean owned app prioritizes monetizing its userbase which currently has more than 215 million users. The reason Thailand is chosen for the digital butler service to be launched at is the fact that the country, together with Taiwan, Japan and Indonesia currently stand for 65% of the app’s active users. Apart from that, the LINE Music app, which is like an Asian Spotify equivalent, was first tested in Thailand.

How will the service work? A source claimed that it will work like a concierge service, similar to the startup
Magic
 in the US, which allows users to request items or services to be delivered with occurring charges. Is such a service feasible for the Asian community? Let us know your thoughts!

Source:
Tech Crunch

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LINE complies with Indonesian government's demand to takedown homosexuality-themed stickers

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Instant messaging app LINE has raised a bit of an ire with Indonesia due to its homosexuality-themed stickers. This has resulted in the Indonesian government demanding that LINE removes said stickers.

The move from the government comes after backlash on social media about the presence of these stickers on the app. This has led to Information and Communication Ministry spokesman Ismail Cawidu to say that social media and messaging platforms should drop stickers expressing support for the LGBT community.

LINE has since complied with the Indonesian government’s demand to takedown those stickers. They have also issued and apology on their Facebook page, promising that this mistake would not occur again.

The Indonesian government thanked LINE for their swift response.
In a post by Cawidu
, he says that the government “appreciates their work in addressing things that could potentially cause public unrest, especially the concerns of mothers and children on the negative influence of LGBT stickers”.

Source :
Mashable
,
Coconuts Jakarta
 (Image)

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Line is developing an Amazon Alexa competitor named Clova

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Line, the Japan-based messaging app is looking to branch out into a new sector of the market. This time, it is targeting the digital assistant sector and it is doing so by way of Clova.

Named after an abbreviation of ‘cloud virtual assistant’, Clova will be developed by both Line and its parent company Naver. According to Line, Clova will be able to do your standard digital assistant tasks like weather checking, online shopping and more, while also being capable of accomplishing tasks that are far for advanced like facial recognition.

The Amazon Alexa comparison becomes apparent when it comes to Clova’s hardware. One out of the two products that Clova will support is a smart speaker called Wave, which is very much Line’s own take on Amazon’s Echo speakers. Apart from the obvious speaker though, Clova would also be accompanied by something described as a ‘Smart Display’ called Face. Line is expected to debut Clova in early summer, so we have little idea as to how capable the system would be for now.

As for what Line aims to achieve with Clova, the company is actively pinning to be the de facto digital assistant in Asian countries such as Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan. “A.I. is our most important project at Line and represents a paradigm shift as dramatic as the rise of the smartphone a decade ago. We are aiming to make Clova Asia’s leading cloud A.I. platform,” says Takeshi Idezawa, CEO of Line.

Source:
The Verge

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Linkedin introduces “Student Voices”, similar to Facebook and Instagram stories”

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Linkedin is joining in the Stories feature by coming up with their own Stories called “Student Voices”.

The feature is currently being tested in United States just for the university students there. Unlike the other social media, students can’t post photos and can only post videos to their Campus Playlist. Each university will have their own Campus Playlist, and videos posted to the playlist will last a week before disappearing. Despite that, the videos can still be seen on the Recent Activity in students’ profiles. Besides that, the students can also view other universities’ Campus Playlist provided that the universities are nearby.

Linkedin aims to use the feature as a platform for students to share their experiences to others, including recruiters as a way of expressing who they really are. Besides that, Linkedin hopes that the videos posted will help students expand their connections by sharing the different cultures and lifestyles they experience in different universities.

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This may not work as well as Linkedin expects though, as students might be more appalled to post videos of them being themselves because they might not want to feel like their lives have been exposed to their future employers. Besides that, because the videos are permanently visible on their profiles, it’s more likely that they won’t post videos that could affect their reputations, which leads to students pretending to be someone they’re not to impress future employers.

That being said, if student are seriously trying to create a foundation to show recruiters what they are capable of, the “Student Voices”
 might be useful. This would mean that students need to be confident enough to show the viewers what they have achieved, and if many in the end are using the feature right, Linkedin might get more recruiters to use their app to scout for potential employees.

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LinkedIn and Reddit caught red-handed stealing user’s clipboard content

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TikTok is not alone; LinkedIn and Reddit have recently been discovered to also copy and paste from iOS clipboard without permission.

TikTok caught previously

Okay so TikTok is grabbing the contents of my clipboard every 1-3 keystrokes. iOS 14 is snitching on it with the new paste notification
pic.twitter.com/OSXP43t5SZ

— Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge)
June 24, 2020

Thanks to
iOS 14
, TikTok was previously found to copy and paste clipboard texts as often as one to three keystrokes. In a video posted by a Twitter user named Jeremy Burge, the iOS 14’s new paste notification kept popping up every time he typed a few alphabets in TikTok’s comment section.

TikTok has since updated its app to remove the anti-spam feature.

LinkedIn & Reddit aren’t any different

LinkedIn is copying the contents of my clipboard every keystroke. IOS 14 allows users to see each paste notification.

I’m on an IPad Pro and it’s copying from the clipboard of my MacBook Pro.

Tik tok just got called out for this exact reason.
pic.twitter.com/l6NIT8ixEF

— Don urspace.io (@DonCubed)
July 2, 2020

Now, Linkedin and Reddit are also caught doing the
same
; another Tweet has a video to prove that both apps also copy and pasting from clipboards but instead of doing so on the user’s iPad Pro, these apps are copying from his MacBook Pro which is synced to his tablet.

Erran Berger, LinkedIn’s VP of Engineering has also
acknowledged the issue
 and said that it’s an equality check and the content isn’t stored nor transmitted. However, LinkedIn will be introducing a fix soon.

LinkedIn, Reddit and TikTok might not be the only apps that are copy and pasting from the user’s clipboard. Perhaps iOS 14’s new privacy feature will be able to detect more apps doing the same in the future.

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LinkedIn violated data protection, using 18 million emails for Facebook ads

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LinkedIn recently got caught by the Data Protection Commissioner for violated data protection, which involved 18 million non-members of LinkedIn.

Apparently LinkedIn in US has used 18 million email addresses of non-members in a hashed form for targeted advertisements on the Facebook platform, without the permission of the data controller which is LinkedIn Ireland. It is in violation with the GDPR (General Date Protection Regulation) and LinkedIn has since ceased the practice after Ireland’s DPC investigation.

However, that was only one of the two problems found by the DPC, as LinkedIn was also found to be practicing pre-computation processes that suggest professional networks for non-members of LinkedIn, which means LinkedIn has been generating a network or related users by using the personal data gained from the users without their permissions.

LinkedIn’s Head of Privacy then issued a statement admitting their wrongdoings and apologised. The company also said that they’ve taken the appropriate action which indicates the ceasing of their current practices to ensure that they’re not misusing users’ data. Meanwhile, the question of how LinkedIn manage to obtain the 18 million email addresses is still unanswered.

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Linksys Velop AC3900 Review: The Household Approves

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I live in a 3000 square feet house, which as you would have probably guessed, WiFi coverage is absolutely an issue even with the most expensive wireless routers I have invested, even the
D-Link COVR C1203
 that I reviewed a while ago isn’t able to cope with my family’s extreme usage of the Internet, though it provided somehow decent coverage across the house. Therefore, I was happy to receive a set of Linksys’s Velop AC3900 Mesh WiFi system for evaluation, and I finally don’t have to deal with any WhatsApp messages from my family complaining about our WiFi at home.

The Velop AC3900 comes with three nodes out of the box, they are DC powered and Linksys has included three adapters for each of them, which saves you the convenience of buying adapters if you are thinking to use it on other countries. To be honest, one would mistaken the model AC3900 as the total combined wireless speed of the device, which however isn’t the case, as the combined speed per node is 1300Mbps, so multiply that by 3 and you get 3900Mbps, so don’t expect this to be a champ in simultaneous heavy file transfer tests.

I commend the design of the nodes as they take up a very small footprint and doesn’t look too bulky to fit into tight spaces, there is also no need to take note on which is the main node unlike the D-Link COVR I reviewed last time, each of them feature two Gigabit LAN ports for WAN and LAN connectivity, which is perfect if you still need to perform a wired connection to certain devices.

Setting up the Linksys Velop AC3900 is pretty straightforward if you are familiar with Linksys networking products. Otherwise, all you need to do is to power up the first node that’s connected to your Internet gateway, download the Linksys WiFi app on your phone, the app will then automatically detect the node you just turned on using Bluetooth, no need to enter any WiFi passwords.

I also like the fact that Linksys has made it extremely simple to understand the status of the nodes with an LED indicator on top, where it pulses pink when it is in setup mode, red if there is a connection or setting error, and static blue when successfully connected, it is easy to peer over the top when you need to know if your network is working properly.

Managing the Velop AC3900 happens entirely on your phone, as most of the essential configurations such as Parental Controls, Wireless and Port Forwarding can be done on the app, the system will also automatically update its firmware without any user intervention, hence once you are all set, there’s almost no need to access the system’s settings apart from getting your WiFi password or grant Guest Access to your network.

The Velop AC3900 supports transfer speeds of up to 867Mbps in 5GHz and 400Mbps in 2.4GHz mode, it automatically switches between network bands if your device supports the higher frequency network so there’s no need to create two separate access points.

Most of the time, I find most of my devices usually connected on the 5GHz band when I’m near one of the nodes, as I move away to dead spots of my home it automatically switches to 2.4GHz for the best coverage, it does affect Internet speed a little, but I still have no problems loading up web pages even when I’m at the worse spot at home – the restroom specifically.

Although Linksys claims that the Velop AC3900 can cover houses of up to 4500 square feet, I’d suggest you probably take 80% of that coverage area.

Retailing at RM969 at Lazada, the Linksys Velop AC3900 isn’t the cheapest Mesh WiFi system considering it is a dual band WiFi system with per node having a 1300Mbps combined wireless transfer speed, however what would really make you want to own this is the reliability and consistency it delivers over its cheaper rivals, not to forget its simple setup process and management software.

The household approves.

The Good

Great coverage

Design allows to be placed in tight spots

Easy-to-use software

Reliable wireless connection

Seamless switching between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands

The Not so Good

Wireless transfer speeds could be better

Price could be slightly cheaper

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Linux computers can be hacked with just the backspace key

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Hacking isn’t exactly an easy thing to do as it involves computer and coding know-how for it to work. So it comes as a surprised that there is an easy way to break into most Linux-powered PCs.

According to two security researches from the Cybersecurity Group at the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Spain, they’ve found that it is possible to bypass any kind of authentication and take control of a locked-down computer that runs Linux by pressing the backspace key 28 times.

This is a bug in Grub2, a bootloader used to initialize “most Linux systems”. The way it works is that hitting the backspace key 28 times causes an error in the systems’ memory that launches the “Grub rescue shell”. Doing so would allow you to gain access to the computer’s data, allowing the individual to do whatever they wish with the computer.

Based on the researchers’ findings, this bug can only be triggered by hitting the backspace key exactly 28 times. This is because, as the researchers find out after they studied the code underlying the bootloader, that “the number of backspaces hits was the only input controllable by the user to cause different manifestations of the error”.

Upon discovery of this bug, the researches have made a patch that prevents the error that triggers the bug from occuring. Since then,
Ubuntu
,
Red Hat
, and
Debian
 have released patches to fix this particular issue.

Source :
Motherboard

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Lionsgate movies now available for purchase on Steam

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Steam is no longer a video games only storefront as Valve and Lionsgate has reached a deal whereby the studio will publish 100 of its movies on Steam, starting from today.

Before you get too excited though, you should know that those movies are available on a rental basis. Once you pay the fee required, you’ll have 48 hours to watch it before the movie is locked, requiring you to pay to access it again. Also, much like Netflix, the films that are made available depends on your region. If you’re in the United States, you’ll most likely get access to most, it not all, of the catalogue. As for Malaysia, the selection is quite pitiful as the highest profile movie in the list thus far is Leprechaun.

While the selection of movies available locally is underwhelming, Lionsgate’s presence on Steam could mark the beginning of other film studios jumping onboard the online content distribution service in the near future. So far, the only other movies available on Steam is the Mad Max franchise. In any case, should Valve be able to solve the ever complicated movie licensing problem, Steam could be a very viable movie rental site in the near future.


Listing confirms YouTube and Netflix are coming to the Nintendo Switch very soon

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After long last, the Nintendo Switch will finally get video streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu and YouTube which was one of the features users requested at the start of the console lifespan. This information comes from a listing by BestBuy which shows these streaming apps as part of the Switch’s package.

A Redditor named DevCakes posted a screenshot on the Nintendo Switch subreddit which was taken from Best Buy’s listing. However, the listing has since been removed from their website as we assume that Nintendo wants to announce the availability of these streaming apps during their E3 conference. Some users are stating that this leak will affect the hype of Nintendo’s conference, but E3 is a place to announce game releases and upcoming games. So keep your eyes on their conference, as they have a whole lot of games to announce.

Netflix and YouTube apparently coming to Switch, listed on Best Buy's Switch listing
https://t.co/i8XK8LcpN5
https://t.co/fqxOFxLuRn

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— Wario64 (@Wario64)
June 11, 2018

Nintendo’s E3 Conference will take place at 12 AM on 13 June 2018, the live stream should be easily found on YouTube.

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Lite-On Unveils New NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD

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Lite-On, a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of enterprise and client Solid-Slate Drives proud to announces its next generation EP series, the EP M.2 with NVMe protocol. As the demand for data storage, server virtualization, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and cloud computing applications increases, a lot of companies are looking for ways to consolidate as well as integrate storage solution that address the need for harsh workloads.

The Lite-On’s new NVMe M.2 PCIe SSDs are capable of combating various storage issues in the data centre environment. The EP2 series can make the system process large amounts of data-intensive applications with the combination with the NVMe protocol with Lite-On’s customized firmware, commands are bypassed and subsequently, result in improvement for multiple queues and higher queue depths. The CPU will be used to its full potential so that the IOPS will not be bottlenecked by single core limitations.

In additions, the EP2 series delivers superior speed with random read and write performance of up to 250K IOSP/25K IOPS. Besides that, the EP2 features power loss protection (PLP), scalability, end-to-end data protection, low power consumption, high endurance, sustained performance, and customized firmware, which supports mixed-use environments and application workloads.

The new Lite-ON EP M.2 price and availability will be announcing soon, so stay tuned for further updates.

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Literary magazines hit with influx of AI submissions

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A recent article by
The Verge
 reported an increasingly worrying amount of AI-created submission for online short story magazines.

Sheila Williams, the editor of
Asimov’s Science Fiction
, says the magazine usually receives 700 to 750 submissions a month from aspiring writers looking to get published in the prestigious magazine. In January, however, the magazine received an unprecedented 900 to 1000 submissions, the rise of which can be attributed to AI submissions.

According to Williams, these submissions are looking to make a quick buck, as published writers are paid by the magazine. Fortunately, these AI submissions aren’t that difficult to notice.

Common patterns among them include ‘suspiciously normal names’, instructions to wire money in the submission’s cover letter (despite not having been chosen yet), and literal [name] left on submission forms. Titles are also another big indicator, with Sheila saying that she’s received over 20 AI submissions with the title ‘The Last Hope’.

As a result, Williams has to sort through piles upon piles of AI stories in search of the real ones, leaving her less time to review genuine work.

It isn’t just
Asimov’s Science Fiction
that’s being targeted, as science fiction magazine
Clarkesworld
 has suspended all submissions due to the influx of AI generated stories. The magazine’s editor, Neil Clarke, told The Verge they had to ban a high number of authors who submitted works done by AI.

In February this year, Clarke said the magazine received 700 human submissions, but over 500 AI ones. He also mentioned how a high number of them came from one specific region, but did not specify which one.

Another online magazine, Flash Fiction Online, has also suffered similar predicaments. Of their 1000 submissions this year so far, 5% of them have been AI generated works.

Although the AI stories themselves are easily discernible, this has given cause for aspiring writers looking to get published to worry. But according to Sheila Williams, ‘the good stories are obvious early on,’ and she continues to encourage
real
writers to continue to submit their work for consideration.

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Live images of an unknown Infinix phone spotted, rumoured to be equipped with Dimensity 900

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Infinix

has been in the market for a while now and some of you might know it tries its best to offer high-end specs at more affordable prices, as seen in the Infinix
ZERO X NEO
. Today, we see live images of an unknown phone model that’s still under development.

Image Credit: XDA Developers

From the pictures, it seems like the phone will sport a triple-camera setup along with two LED flashes. The camera design and the glossy back of the device kind of reminds me of the OPPO
Find X3 Pro
.

We can also see a punch-hole cutout camera on the its display. According to XDA Developers, this phone would likely feature an LCD panel rather than an AMOLED one.

Image Credit: XDA Developers

Additionally, the phone is said to run on MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 SoC, support a 120Hz refresh rate display, 5G, as well as a 40MP camera with 30X zoom.

Image Credit: XDA Developers

Other specs of this device are not known but we’ll be sure to keep you updated so stay tuned.

Source –
XDA Developers

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Live on YouTube by Sony lets you stream live events

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We’ve always loved some imaging software innovation from
Sony
 on their XPERIA smartphones, the company has just released its Live on YouTube app which basically lets you stream videos from your XPERIA Z2 smartphone to YouTube.
Sony
 used to achieve this using Bambuser’s live streaming service however in our tests it wasn’t quite a reliable feature, by utilizing a big platform like YouTube, it should be more reliable and this could be a good news if you travel a lot and would like to show your social followers instantly what you’re seeing – without the need for using complicated hardware.

The app is currently only available exclusively for the
Sony
 XPERIA Z2, if you have one rocking in your pockets now, whip it out and quickly download the Live on YouTube app by clicking on the source link down below. Probably its time for us to consider getting one for live streaming events to you guys.

Source:
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Via:
Engadget


How to live stream WWDC 2017 and what to expect

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Every year, Apple hosts their WorldWide Developers Conference and this year is no exception, as countless rumors have been floating around the Internet months before the event. For Apple fans, this would be the equivalent of the Holy Grail on everything Apple as they will be announcing products from the new iOS to a competitor for Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

Some of the more interesting rumors that are floating around are the release of the new MacBook that is equipped with 7th-generation Intel processors, as well as improvement in other areas of the device. Next will be the Siri-powered speaker that would rival the other home assistances that are out there and it would integrate with the smart home appliances that Apple supports and 3rd-party products in the future. iPads are also the hot topic on the rumors, with four new iPad models spotted on the French regulatory website recently and Apple is going to add another screen size, a 10.5-inch iPad Pro with edge-to-edge display.

Lastly is the update for the iOS, watchOS, and tvOS where Apple is focusing on unifying these devices making a better ecosystem similar to what Microsoft and Google are doing. The conference can be streamed live from Apple Events section on their website
here
.

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Live video feature will soon arrive on Instagram

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Instagram has seen many changes, improvements and newly added features in 2016. This year alone saw the Instagram app change its icon and added the now widely used Instagram Stories, which is Instagram’s version of Snapchat. Just a day or two ago, the latest Instagram update added the Boomerang feature, alongside mentions and links to Stories, making the media sharing social networking service a much more feature filled one compared to the Instagram we had last year.

Kevin Systrom, the CEO of Instagram has stated that the live video feature will be coming soon to the app, according to a report by The Financial Times. Systrom also mentioned that the future rollout of the live video feature was fueled by the overnight success of Instagram Stories when it was first introduced a couple of months back. The live video feature would mean that Instagram will be following platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Snapchat, all of which have live streaming capabilities.

Live video streaming on the Facebook owned Instagram app has been appearing recently on its beta versions, but no one was able to confirm whether or not the feature would be arriving to the app in the future. Now that Systrom has made the statement, we hope that Instagram will have live videos coming our way as soon as we can anticipate. What do you think?

Source:
The Financial Times

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Live video streaming now available on Instagram

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Instagram is probably the most copycat app ever. The photo sharing app has no doubt come a long way now, with many newly added features, receiving a couple of major ones in 2016 alone. However, the more recently added features were mostly inspired by other social media platforms, including this new one – live video streaming. The Facebook owned app has started rolling out the said feature beginning in the US.

Having added the Snapchat-esque Instagram Stories, the app now allows users to stream up to an hour’s worth of video to their fellow Instagrammers. All you have to do is to swipe right in the app, which brings out the Instagram camera, and a live video option which says “Start Live Video” will be available for selection. Tap on that and you will go live. You can also check out live streaming feeds from your friends on the Instagram Stories feed. Do note however, that the live streamed video will vanish immediately, unlike Instagram Stories.

Other known apps with live video streaming capabilities are Periscope, YouTube and Facebook. The rollout has begun in the US. As for users outside the region, the feature is expected to arrive within the next couple of weeks in gradual fashion. What do you think of Instagram’s new live video feature?

Source:
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Local e-sports teams win big at the Taiwan Excellence Esports Cup 2019 grand finale

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The Taiwan Excellence Esports Cup (TEEC) 2019 has official come to a close – the winners of the qualifying rounds gathered at Berjaya Times Square for their shot at RM10,000 during the tournament’s grand finale.

Now we don’t usually write these, but because the tournament has been happening since April this year, and we’ve been covering it sporadically, we thought you’d like some closure.

Of the 283 teams that registered, it boiled down to these champions: In DOTA 2, Flower Gaming took top spot; in League of Legends, Pepega went home with the moolah; while in CS:GO, FrostFire (yeah, you know them) unsurprisingly took the throne. Plus, the team will be heading to Taiwan to participate in an international friendly where they get to win an additional $2,000. See mom, gaming pays.

During the event were smaller competitions where folks pit their skills in PES 2020, Super Smash Bros., Tekken 7 and MLBB.

Speaking to Tasha Hsiao, Director of Taiwan External Trade Development Council KL, she mentioned that we can expect more events like TEEC to come in the near future, while hinting at a possible workshop event for creators. So it’s exciting times ahead for e-sports fans, stay tuned on our site as we update you with more happenings within the industry.

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Local price of Samsung Galaxy devices confirmed; pre-order starts on August 19

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Samsung Malaysia has announced the local price of its new Galaxy devices — the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, the Galaxy Watch4 and the Galaxy Buds2.

As leaked previously, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G will start at RM3,999 while the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G will start at RM6,699. For those who want a larger storage option, the 256GB variant of the Z Flip3 will cost RM4,199 while the 512GB variant of the Z Fold3 will cost RM7,099.

Pre-ordering these foldables will get you extra freebies

The larger foldable phone will be available in Phantom Black, Phantom Silver and Phantom Green, while the smaller flip phone will come in Cream, Phantom Black, Green and Lavender. Those who pre-order these phones will also get a complimentary one-year plan of Samsung Care+, in addition to Samsung Online Store e-vouchers.

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series starts from RM899 and pre-order comes with e-vouchers too!

As for the new Galaxy smartwatches, the Watch4 Classic start from RM1,299 while the Watch4 starts from RM899. You can also get e-vouchers worth up to RM250 when you pre-order these wearables. There’s also the Galaxy Buds2 which retails at RM499, but Samsung did not mention any pre-order deals, so the earbuds may just be on sale from August 19 onwards.

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Local telcos begins spectrum reallocation; telco services will face temporary degradation

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For the next nine months or so, Maxis, Digi, Celcom and U Mobile customers may experience some disruptions in their services as all four telcos will begin their respective spectrum reallocation exercise.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has annouced that Digi, Maxis and Celcom have all begun migrating their base stations to operate within their reallocated spectrum blocks. This spectrum reallocation exercise will happen nationwide in phases, and will run from September 2016 until July 2017. While the telcos proceed with reallocating their spectrum blocks to the 900MHz and 1,800MHz bands, the MCMC has warned that customers of the respective telcos may face some service degradation during the nine-month period.

Spectrum reallocation was first announced by
the MCMC back in February
. Maxis, Digi, Celcom and U Mobile have been assigned 900MHz and 1,800MHz bands for a fee as the MCMC believes that these four telcos already have sufficient infrastructure to expand on. All four telcos will operate on this spectrum for the next 15 years, with full implementation expected to occur by the 1st of July, 2017.

Source:
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

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Logging into Pokémon Go with your Google account will give the app full access to your account

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You’re probably sick of hearing about news on Pokémon Go by now, but if you aren’t one of those people, you may want to know that logging into Pokémon Go using your Google account may not be a good decision for now.

According to
Adam Reeve
, using your Google account to log into Pokémon Go would give it full access to your Google account. This means that, should they want to, both Pokémon Go and Niantic would be able to read your e-mails, send e-mails to you, access your Google Drive documents, browse through your search history, and other acts that could probably constitute as a gross violation of a user’s privacy. While this problem was first spotted on iOS, there are reports that logging into Pokémon Go on an Android phone will also give the game full access to your Google accounts.

Both Google and Niantic has since responded to this issue though and has confirmed that they would both be working to fix this issue. Niantic has stated that it would be working on a fix for the client to only request the correct permission, while Google will be working to reduce Pokémon Go’s access to the user’s account. In the meantime, you should probably manually revoke Pokémon Go’s access to your account just in case.

Source:
Adam Reeve’s Tumblr
,
Engadget

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