OPPO unveils 10x lossless zoom; debuting at MWC2019

As we all know, MWC2019 is around the corner, and OPPO unveiled their latest technology – a 10x lossless zoom camera lens system that OPPO says is ready for mass production – and meets commercial standards too. This technology will be showcasing at MWC2019 at Barcelona.
The 10x lossless zoom is in other words, optical zoom. However, unlike the telephoto lens that we have now that switches between two fixed field of view angles, OPPO’s 10x lossless zoom camera lens system is continuous – which means you can have it zoom to 1.2x or 5.6x.

OPPO utilizes the periscope camera layout to move lenses back and forth, thus changing the field of view. This is actually not the first time OPPO showed off a periscope-like lens system for smartphones. During MWC2017, OPPO unveiled a 5x optical zoom lens that uses the periscope design too.
However, the all new 10x lossless zoom here is able to take 3 types of different pictures because of its different field of view. Take a look at this graph that was handily prepared by OPPO.

Looking at the graph itself, we actually are able to determine a few things here. Firstly, those 3 different types of photography are listed as telephoto, “Ultra Clear Master” and ultra wide angle. These 3 different names actually corresponds to the functions of why we have more than 1 camera on our smartphones these days.
From here, we can know that OPPO is trying to integrate all 3 cameras into just 1. Perhaps by utilizing only one camera sensor for all these 3 different types of photography, OPPO will pack a beefier sensor – like the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor that is found in the HONOR View20.

OPPO also introduced a wide zone optical fingerprint recognition. Technically, OPPO just made the under-display fingerprint scanning area even larger than before so you don’t have to press that one single point each time to unlock the phone. Also, OPPO is integrating a multi-fingerprint authentication to boost the security even higher.
We will have to wait until MWC2019 to find out what OPPO has in stores for us and how they are integrating the 10x lossless zoom periscope lens design into a smartphone.

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Review – Samsung Freestyle projector: More “style” than “freedom”

Okay, so the Samsung Freestyle. There was a lot of buzz surrounding this projector when it first came out and I can see why. It’s an innovative design that ideally, can be a very versatile portable projector. However, nothing in life is perfect – and this projector… well… let’s just say we’ll split this review into two big segments of what I like and what I dislike.

I’ve spent the long Raya holiday with the Freestyle and I have to say, there were good times and annoying times while using the Freestyle. I managed to balance the Freestyle on my bed’s headboard and watch Netflix shows on my ceiling, directly above my bed. That’s actually a very amazing thing to experience!
Yep, it’s projected to the ceiling above my bed.
So, let’s start off with what I like about the Samsung Freestyle.

What I like about the Freestyle
There are 5 points that I truly like about the Freestyle. It looks fantastic and offers one of the best projection quality that I’ve seen from a projector so far, and it is also very smart to automatically calibrate itself to ensure the image is straight – no matter how tilted or crooked the Freestyle is.
1. This projector looks fantastic

It’s a tubular-shaped projector and it is very sleek yet functional at the same time. It has a free-spinning angle that rotates to a supremely large selection of angles thanks to how the Freestyle is designed.

I guess we can take out base if we want to? Just a couple of screws and we can separate the parts – so that we can use the other accessories that the Freestyle is designed to work with – like the socket adapter and the battery base. Both of which are “coming soon”, by the way.

We still do have another accessory available to us – and that is the skin. You see, all the Samsung Freestyles look the same – white. But, the white sleeve is actually removable. There are three colors to choose from – Pink, Green, or Coyote.

2. The “freestyle” base
You see, the Samsung Freestyle has a lot of sensors – both inside and outside. First, it can autorotate if it is upside down so you can pretty much use it at any angle you want.
Of course, that base is held on by just two screws on either side of the projector and we can easily unscrew it with a coin. I specifically said coin because it is a slot that fits a coin perfectly. Do not use a flathead screwdriver as it will damage the plastic screw.

Once you got the base off, you can use 2 other accessories that Samsung said are “coming soon” for the Freestyle – that is the Battery Base for 100% portable usage, and also the Socket Adapter for you to literally screw on what I assume to be an E27 light fixture to use it directly.

By the way, our unit of the Samsung Freestyle isn’t the retail unit and it comes with a few big differences – like the lack of connectors under the projector or the mounting holes. I know this because I watched some other retail unit unboxing videos.

3. Everything is automatic
Looking at the front of the Freestyle, we have two different sets of sensors on either side of the projector. It also has a smart feature whereby it’ll detect the color of your wall or wherever you’re projecting the image to – and it’ll “color correct” so that the image projected on the surface looks the best it can.

Even the focusing, keystoning, and angle straightening are done automatically for us too. Just plop the Freestyle on the table and it’ll do its magic for us in a jiffy.

Of course, it’s not perfect all the time but we can head into the settings menu to do some minor changes if we want to. More on that later.
4. The projected image is beautiful
After all its automatic calibrations, it’ll maximize the image projected – up to a 100-inch screen if your surface allows. That’s… amazing, honestly.

I also need to clarify that even though Samsung kept that the project is only capable of outputting 1080p resolution, it doesn’t actually matter since resolution count works differently for projectors.
5. Rather good built-in speakers
One amazing this is that no matter what orientation the Freestyle is placed, the sound quality coming out of it will still sound good. Watch our video at the top of this review to hear how the speakers sound.
What I don’t like about the Samsung Freestyle
And now, for the things that I don’t like. Granted, this is how I personally want to use the projector – so these complaints may or may not affect you.
1. The ports
I think the port selection is just horrible. I know that Samsung positioned the ports in this manner so that the Freestyle can be rotated without interfering with the cables. However, there are many other places to put a full-sized HDMI port instead of a micro HDMI port. Do you know what stings the most? The fact that Samsung didn’t even include a micro HDMI dongle in the box.

Also, there is no audio jack in the Freestyle. So we’ll have to either use external speakers through eARC – which again, we do not have any micro HDMI dongle in the box.

Or we can use Bluetooth speaker and introduce audio delay instead. Either way, it’s very inflexible in terms of audio outputs.

Not only that – the Freestyle doesn’t have any USB ports other than the Type-C port that is required for power. Without any extra USB ports – either Type-A or Type-C, that means I can’t copy any of my own videos to watch on the Freestyle. So… what am I supposed to watch if I’m out at a place with no internet connection?

And I can’t even use the USB-C port for any USB sticks too because the Freestyle doesn’t have any built-in battery inside, which brings us to the other problem.
2. Lack of a built-in battery
You see, see, that means the Freestyle will always require a cable connected to it because it needs power. Samsung even included a charger in the box and kept promoting that the Freestyle can be powered by a mere power bank – only if your power bank can output at least 50W, though.
At least Samsung included a power brick for the Freestyle???
That kind of defeats the point of being a portable projector, right? I can’t carry the projector to some other places like a campsite or a pool party? I guess?
3. That Freestyle carrying case is… weird
This carrying case can only carry the Freestyle alone- that means you can’t carry the remote control or the charger inside the carrying case. The only thing you can carry though… is the cable. Even that is more like a hack job rather than a dedicated slot because we can technically slot it in the gap between the base and also the bottom of the Freestyle.

By looking at what we have, I also think that we can’t use the Freestyle Battery Base with this carrying case? Whoops.

By the way, this case costs RM299, or USD $60.

4. Needs time to be optimized
So, this point is a bit of two points in one since they’re related. I think that the Samsung Freestyle still needs some time to be optimized some more.
Remember when we said the Freestyle doesn’t have any built-in battery? Each time I want to carry the Freestyle elsewhere, I have to turn it off and unplug it, then move to my next place and plug it back in to continue using the projector. And each time I have to do that, the boot up process takes a super long time.

If that’s not a problem for you, then let me present another issue that I encountered. Remember when we said that even though the projector technically automatically sets itself up but it might not be perfect? Yeah, I discovered this when I wanted to manually correct the focus – but it somehow lagged a lot? I have no idea why this happens. At least Netflix and YouTube ran fine
It’s an annoying bug
And it also has some sort of an… unoptimized UI? Look, it’s different from the interface on Samsung’s smart TVs. The Freestyle has a simpler home screen but for some reason, we can’t quickly access the entire list of installed apps from the home screen. I can’t even add shortcuts to the install apps! I have to go back to the app store, and search back the app just to add that app as a shortcut to the home screen. I’m really unsure why this is an issue, honestly.

5. The price
At the price of RM4,999, I just think that it is a very hefty price to pay for a projector like this.

Should you buy the Samsung Freestyle?
The price of this projector also leads us to our conclusion. I’m really on the fence about the Freestyle. It’s not exactly “free” in terms of freedom, but it does have a lot of style. The Freestyle still definitely a technological marvel on some fronts – like auto color correction, auto straightening, auto-rotation, and autofocusing. However, the lack of ports is my biggest gripe.

Granted, the Samsung Freestyle is still in its first generation and I think there is a lot of room to improve for the next generation of the Freestyle.
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Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-order round 2 happening on 18th October

Damn. The Samsung Galaxy Fold really did sell out like hotcakes. The first batch of pre-orders in Malaysia was on 9th October and on that day itself, all units were sold out. Samsung Electronics Malaysia promised that they will have more units coming soon – and that time is this Friday.
It’s no surprise that the Galaxy Fold in Malaysia as it is sold out in many other countries around the world too. It is a surprise that the Galaxy Fold sold out that fast and has a second batch coming soon.

To learn more about the Galaxy Fold, click here.

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Nokia Lumia 1020 picture gallery is out

Nokia just announced the Lumia 1020 not long ago, and this beast has a 41MP camera. 41MP!!! This phone is supposed to be the 808 PureView successor, but jumped ship to Windows Phone since Symbian is no longer in use by Nokia.

The pictures are actually dazzling – in terms of colours, details, lighting and also focus. A perfect all-rounder camera phone that even wins over some entry-level DSLRs with stock lens, I shall say. Check out some out some of the amazing pictures. The Lumia 1020, like the 808 PureView, has a PureView sensor, optical image stabilisation and all the bells and whistles that made the PureView camera so great.

That picture sure is humongous! This picture is at 38MP full crop, featuring 7728×4354 pixels in 16:9 aspect ratio!! Check them out!
Be careful, each of the pictures are about 7~13MB each!
Source : Conversations by Nokia, GSM Arena (1), (2)

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How’s it like to upgrade from the Galaxy Watch Active to the Galaxy Watch4?

Since 2019, I was wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. It’s smart, sleek, and has a pretty decent battery life overall. I thoroughly enjoyed what the watch has to offer and now, I’m using it once again.
That watch still works fine after 2.5 years but as mentioned in our Galaxy Watch 4’s review, I am indeed looking to upgrade to the Galaxy Watch 4. And I did.

But why did I choose to upgrade to this generation of the Galaxy Watch 4 and not the previous Galaxy Watch 3 or the Galaxy Watch Active 2?
There are a few reasons, actually. The Galaxy Watch 3 is the most featureful when prior to the new Galaxy Watch 4, but I don’t like that spinning bezel because of bulk. The Galaxy Watch 2 Active has that look but I don’t think the upgrade from the Galaxy Watch Active is justifiable.
By the way, if you think that not having the spinning bezel means it’ll take a long time to swipe between pages – then don’t worry. You can swipe around the screen to simulate the rotating bezel. This works on the Galaxy Watch Active too – which was a new feature that was introduced a few months after its release.

That is why I settled down for the Galaxy Watch 4 – particularly the 44mm size. It has a bigger screen, better health tracking features, and comes with Wear OS now too.
Design difference
Now, looking at the watch itself, they’re both having this same design language. It’s sleek and doesn’t have a rotating bezel and there are two buttons to the right of the watch. Pretty standard – but the new buttons on the Galaxy Watch 4 series are so much easier to press.

One thing I find interesting is that the Galaxy Watch 4 has a flat glass covering its screen instead of the curved circumference on the Galaxy Watch Active. This means screen protectors can appear more seamless – especially if you buy glass ones.

The size of the Galaxy Watch 4 that we got – as mentioned earlier – is the 44mm version and has a bigger screen with relatively small bezels. Interestingly, Samsung decided to go back to 20mm straps for the Galaxy Watch 4 series, so I can just take my Milanese loop from my Galaxy Watch Active and put it in the new Galaxy Watch 4.

While I have praised the Galaxy Watch4 Classic’s strap for its genius mechanical design, the Galaxy Watch4’s strap is slightly different – particularly the way it buckles at the back of the wrist. It has to be tucked underneath itself which makes it extremely annoying to put in and take out.

Migrating watch faces from Tizen to Wear OS
Of course, the best upgrade here is the software side of things. Yes, the software in both watches look and feel identical but the Galaxy Watch 4 is now using Wear OS. Like what we mentioned in our original review of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, there’s really nothing that you can import from Tizen to Wear OS.

They are both using completely different app stores as Tizen relies on the Galaxy Store whereby the Wear OS uses the Google Play Store. That means all your watch faces cannot be brought over to the new watch.
But that’s not true. I can indeed import some watch faces over to the new Galaxy Watch 4 if my watch faces are from 3rd party services like Facer, Watch Maker, or Mr. Time.

I personally used Facer before on the Galaxy Watch Active, so I just installed the Facer app on my phone and the watch, and voila – my watch faces can now be used on the new Galaxy Watch 4 – but some watch faces do need a bit of touch-up since the Watch 4 has a higher resolution screen.
Watch faces from these 3rd party services can be directly applied to different watches if these watch face services like Facer can be installed.
Some more nuances with Wear OS
Also, there are a lot of nuanced differences between the two operating systems – Tizen and Wear OS. One thing I discovered is that when I was driving around while Google Maps is navigating my path, the watch kept vibrating. Then I realized that the watch vibrates to tell me that I need to perform some action like turning, and the watch shows me this.

This is a nice feature to have since it reminds me that I need to turn. It acts as a backup notification in case I didn’t hear what the voice assistant said.
More features overall
Since I am using a Samsung phone, I can track more health data like sleep and snoring, and also pair my Galaxy Buds Pro to the watch if I ever get too far from the phone.

And yes, I can install apps like Spotify or YouTube Music on the watch, then download and play music directly on the watch. This watch has a speaker and a microphone. While it’s definitely not meant for music listening, it’s perfectly fine for calls. Maybe not in public since it will be noisy as people will call me James Bond.

Samsung had already packed a lot of features to the previous generations of smartwatches, but this time around – the integration with other Samsung products is even more prominent – hence expanding the Galaxy ecosystem even further.
So far so good?
Yeah. It’s been about 2-3 weeks since I migrated to the new Galaxy Watch4 and it fits my needs. I wanted a new smartwatch with the Galaxy Watch Active design but with a bigger screen – and the Galaxy Watch4 delivered. It has that same design language and comes with a lot more features alongside a completely different underlying operating system too.
Actually, I find myself replying to some messages directly using the Galaxy Watch4. I sometimes pick up calls with the watch too, if I’m too busy with other things. It’s just convenient.
Where to buy?
Glad you asked! The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series is available in two different flavors, with two sizes for each flavor.

Samsung Galaxy Watch4

40mm @ RM899
44mm @ RM999

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic

42mm @ RM1,299
46mm @ RM1,399

You can get the Galaxy Watch4 smartwatches through these links:

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Review – Redmi Note 10S: Better value yet weirdly positioned

The Redmi Note 10S is yet another addition to the Redmi Note 10 family of devices. I don’t know what number of addition this is, but I think this is one of the better phones in the family for its price.
Okay, this is a fairly simple phone, honestly. So, let’s talk about it.

Starting off with the design, this is a very glossy plastic back phone. I honestly think that Xiaomi should just use the Redmi Note 10 5G’s matte back instead because that looks and feels so much better than this glossy back.

Then the screen. It’s a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with 2400×1080 pixels and 60Hz refresh rate. Nothing particularly good or wrong with this screen, honestly. It looks fine to me.
I know many people will complain about the 60Hz refresh rate but for its price – that’s what you get.

For the performance side of things, I think it’s okay. The Helio G95 is performing amazingly well here. We did our gaming test on the Redmi Note 10S which you can check out here – those games that I usually play – they run really well on this phone.

The cameras. There are a total of 4 different cameras on the Redmi Note 10S but I’ll say only two of them are usable. Both the main camera and the ultrawide angle cameras are… not particularly bad but always underexposes the pictures.
To see all the pictures taken with the Redmi Note 10S, watch our video at the top of this review.

I also used the Redmi Note 10S to record a timelapse of these little plants growing. I just wanted to record about a night’s worth of footage. And the camera app itself got killed when nearing its 6th-hour mark. This happened twice.

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Now comes the software – I gotta talk about the new MIUI 12.5 here. I originally wanted to make a separate video about it but hey, MIUI 12.5 is pretty much just a facelift on top of MIUI 12.

There are a few differences aesthetically but in terms of user experience, it’s still the same as MIUI 12 and it’s still bad and buggy. You can check out our Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra reviews for the full story.
And yes, the Redmi Note 10S still has the 30fps screen recording limit just like the Mi 11 Ultra. It’s bad. I don’t know why they didn’t fix such a big oversight.
          Whatever resolution or bitrate, it’s only 30fps max.            Yep. Same as the Mi 11 Ultra.
Then, the battery. 5,000mAh battery and it lasts for a very long time in our battery life test – so one day of intense use is not an issue for this phone. As for the charging time, it takes about 75 minutes to get from 15% to 100%. That is using Xiaomi’s own proprietary 33W charger that comes in the box, by the way.

Should you buy the Redmi Note 10S?
Finally – for the price. At RM899, it’s still a phone that offers better value than the Redmi Note 10 5G, in our opinion. However, for only yet another RM100 more, you get the POCO X3 Pro (review). At least with the POCO X3 Pro, you get the Snapdragon 860 chipset which is leaps and bounds better than the Redmi Note 10S in terms of performance, but the cameras will be about the same as what the Redmi Note 10S has.
I just think that within the Redmi Note 10 family of devices (there are a lot of them), then the Redmi Note 10S is one of the better-valued ones. But looking at the bigger picture, the Redmi Note 10S is just weirdly positioned.
At this price point, you do get an AMOLED screen, and that’s about it.
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ASUS ROG Launches 17.3-Inch Strix SCAR II (GL704)

We’ve seen the ROG Strix SCAR II not too long ago, and now ASUS has just announced the first 17.3-inch version of that laptop – codenamed GL704. It is a gaming laptop under 400mm wide and boasts an ultrafast display.

Strix SCAR II puts an industry-leading 17.3-inch display — with a 144Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and complete sRGB coverage. All of these features are packed into a 15.7-inch chassis, for great mobility. That is thanks to the use of super-narrow bezels and it is the first laptop that is less than 400mm wide with a 17.3-inch screen.
The new ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704 is equipped with the latest 8th Generation Intel processors with up to Core i7-8750H and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU with 6GB VRAM. Strix SCAR II also includes ROG RangeBoost technology, which intelligently utilizes additional antennas to extend Wi-Fi range. It also has the HyperCool Pro cooling system that incorporates three heatsinks and two fans.

Drawing inspiration from FPS games, the ROG Strix SCAR II GL704 features a camouflage and Kevlar textures.
The brand new ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704 is also compatible with AURA Sync and you can sync it up across seven zones: four for the keyboard, two located within the light bar stretching across the front edge, and the last one within the ROG logo on the lid. Of course, you can sync with other AURA Sync compatible peripherals as well, like the Strix Fusion 700.

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II also sports four USB Type-A ports, a reversible USB-C port, a mini DisplayPort connection that supports G-SYNC gaming monitors, and a HDMI 2.0 port.
You’ll also get an M.2 NVMe SSD with a 1TB SSHD for both speedy storage and high capacity.

This is also the first time that ASUS is introducing the Armoury Crate – a new unified control center. It currently covers system settings and Aura Sync lighting, and users can save changes to one of four profiles that automatically load their preferences for specific games and applications. The companion Mobile Dashboard extends the interface to Android and iOS devices, allowing remote monitoring and adjustment without alt-tabbing away from games.
Armoury Crate has five different system profiles with different performance and acoustic targets. Turbo mode is best for serious gaming, Silent mode cuts noise output for watching movies or surfing the web, and Balanced mode occupies a middle ground between the two. There’s also a default Windows fan settings mode and a manual mode to allow users to make their own adjustments. Modes can also be toggled on-the-fly without ever leaving the game by hitting Fn + F5 to cycle through the options.

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Review – OPPO Reno6 Z: Very sparkly phone

This is one of OPPO’s new entry into the new Reno 6 series of devices. The Reno6 Z is positioned below the Reno 6, but it still brings a lot of fantastic features to the table.
So in today’s review, let’s take a look at the OPPO Reno6 Z and see what’s new.

Let’s first – do a quick unboxing. We do get quite a lot of things inside the box. Obviously, we have the OPPO Reno6 Z itself – then we also have the usual USB-C to USB-A cable, and also OPPO’s signature 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 charger. In the accessories box, we also get a transparent TPU case.

What’s interesting here is that OPPO also included wired earphones in the box. Curiously, I looked at the phone and I saw this – an audio jack!

As for the phone itself, we’ll be talking about it through our usual 6 points.
Let’s start off with – the design! This phone really looks… well, let’s just say eye-catching. The OPPO Reno6 Z comes in a total of 2 different colors and the one we have here is the Aurora color.

It’s called aurora because it changes colors while looking at it in different angles – which is obvious, but it also has a very rough matte finish. I mean, we can literally hear its roughness when I brush my finger across the back.

OPPO is also calling this texture the “OPPO Reno Glow” and at first, the texture felt weird to me. But eventually, I started loving this rough matte texture. Not so much about the colors though.

Then, the display. The OPPO Reno6 Z comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a very typical resolution of 2400×1080 pixels at 60Hz refresh rate. The screen is pretty good and looks fine by my eyes – so no problems there.
It does come with a pre-installed screen protector so that’s good.

By the way, the OPPO Reno6 Z also uses an under-display fingerprint scanner. It is placed way down low, which is not that ergonomic to use – but at least it’s pretty fast.
For the performance side of things, the OPPO Reno6 Z is fine. It’s definitely not the best in terms of performance as the MediaTek Dimensity 800U is decent enough for most games at the lowest graphical settings.
We also did gaming tests here so check it out here.

Paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, the OPPO Reno6 Z is suitable for many use cases. If for whichever reason that 8GB RAM is not enough for you, then you can even expand it virtually by allocating up to 5GB of the internal storage as “RAM”.

Oh by the way – it also has 5G capabilities since it is using the Dimensity 800U – which supports 5G. Not like we can use it now, though.

The OPPO Reno6 Z also comes with a 4,310mAh battery which can last pretty long – which is to be expected as the MediaTek Dimensity 800U is a pretty low-powered chip.

It also comes with OPPO’s signature VOOC. For the Reno6 Z, we got the 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 charger which can charge the phone from 15% to 100% in less than an hour.

As for the cameras, we have a triple camera setup here and the main camera takes some pretty decent shots. The clarity is good and for an extremely sunny day, the dynamic range is pretty good too. But unfortunately, all these pictures are what I can take since… you know – we technically still can’t go out.

To have a look at all the pictures taken by the OPPO Reno6 Z, watch our video at the top of this review.
And then – the software side of things. The OPPO Reno6 Z comes with ColorOS 11 which we have praised during our OPPO A74 review for its cleanliness and overall good user experience – except for the amount of pre-installed apps and unremovable bloatware. The same thing applies to the OPPO Reno6 Z too, actually. Generally, I have no complaints in terms of software.
Still, ColorOS is pretty good overall.

Should you buy the OPPO Reno6 Z?
We still do not have the Malaysian pricing for this phone just yet but from what we can find – it’s at about $400 USD.
We still don’t have a solid conclusion for this video but if the estimated prices are anywhere near the local pricing – then it could be a bit too pricy for what it has to offer – particularly because of the chipset.
Still, the OPPO Reno6 Z does have a lot of positive highlights.

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Domino’s Pizza having offer through Facebook

This is certainly my first time seeing an offer being available on Facebook only, as Domino’s Pizza Malaysia launched a “buy 1 free 1” promotion over at Facebook. A new, fresh approach that takes advantage of what the social media giant offers.
Click here to claim your offer!

Do go and redeem now as it is a limited time offer!
Source : Domino’s Pizza Malaysia (Facebook)

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How to get the latest information about COVID-19 directly from WHO

With the whole COVID-19 outbreak, everyone is staying at home and there are many more people who have too much free time in their hands. With so much free time, we saw many people spreading fake news, too. So, the best way to get authentic information about COVID-19 is directly from the World Health Organization.
With our smartphones, we can do that now. WHO now has a business WhatsApp account that serves up-to-date information regarding the number of infected and deaths due to the coronavirus.

Click here to start your conversation with the WHO business WhatsApp account. From thereon, just follow the menu presented on screen and we can all obtain the information easily.

Within this menu, we can also get tips on how we can protect ourselves from COVID-19, a FAQ, and many more. I find it interesting that WHO actually recommends us to wear a face mask only when we are showing COVID-19 symptoms. This is important as many people are unnecessarily wearing a face mask, causing a worldwide shortage currently.
WHO also provides information regarding medicinal preventions and cure for COVID-19. Currently, there is no way to suppress or defeat COVID-19 as antibiotics do not work and vaccine development is still ongoing.
Those who are recovered from the COVID-19 infection is due to supportive care, not because of medicine. So please, stay at home.

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WWDC 2021: Apple shows off tons of productivity features for the new iPadOS 15

In recent years, Apple has been trying hard to make the iPad and its associated iPadOS as feature-rich and powerful as possible to hopefully become the only device you need to do most productive tasks and the new iPadOS 15 is going to take it to the next level with all of them being previewed at WWDC 2021. Let’s run through some of the important ones.
Quick Access to Split View and Slide Over

A new multitasking menu will now appear at the top of all apps that let users enter Split View or Slide Over mode with just a simple tap. Moreover, while using the Split View function you can head back to the Home Screen at any time to get to your next app even faster than ever and this new function dedicated to multitasking is also available for apps that run multiple windows at once like Safari, Pages, and Email. Additionally, those who are using the external keyboard can also access both Split View and Slide Over through a series of new shortcuts.
Widgets and Apps for Full-On Personalization

Users can finally place widgets at the Home Screen to get more information at once out of the big screen estate and at the same time, Apple has implemented a new larger widget size that can showcase videos, pictures, music, games, and more. The newly added App Library will help u smartly organize and categorize all apps for easy access from the Dock.
Impulse Note Jotting and Easily Filing with Quick Note and Tags

As the name suggested, Quick Note allows you to jot down anything in mind while running concurrently with any app to realize the scenario of writing down something in impulse while the Tags function organizes notes into searchable unique terms which are mentionable for collaborators to refer to and catch on to the latest updates within a cooperative environment.
Code in Modernity with Swift Playground 4

The latest Swift Playground 4 includes all the tools needed to build iOS and iPadOS apps and instantly submit them to App Store for review in general. The best thing about it is the code can be previewed instantly for live changes while the cross support for macOS is also supported through XCode for Mac.
Other Features

(Certain features such as Focus, SharePlay, and others are included in both iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 which we have reported here.)

Universal Control – A set of mouse and keyboard is all you need to control both an iPad and Mac with drag and drop support added
Shared With You – Certain key terms in Messages can be smartly identified and displayed with the appropriate app such as song titles through the Music application
Photos – New look, interactive interface, Apple Music integration
Translation – On the fly speech translation service in addition to Live Text support

Availability
The developer preview of iPadOS 15 is available to Apple Developer Program members at developer.apple.com starting now. A public beta will be available to users next month at beta.apple.com with a public release expected for a fall release towards iPad mini 4 and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and all iPad Pro models.

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Samsung 22 seconds teaser maybe next big things

Samsung posted a 22 seconds video teaser on their Taiwan YouTube channel in which it maybe a  hints that a new Galaxy smartphone maybe launched soon.

Although we have no idea what Samsung wanted to show us this time. But all we know is “Just fit, Just simple, Just elegant, Just fast and Just for you”. From the video it also seen like this new handset is featuring the LTE technology, alongside with some non-plastic build.
At the 7th seconds of the video, we can see a SC-02F which also a phone model number at the right side of the handset. This phone model number is refer to the Samsung Galaxy J that already been launch in Japan last October where this model is now only available in Japanese market – something like the HTC Butterfly which was the Butterfly J and a Japan exclusive at first, then became the Butterfly for the international variant.
This new handset maybe will first appear in Taiwan at 9th December which also the same date that appeared on the Galaxy Gear smart Watch during the video. Well, we have wait and see.
Via : Android Central

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[UPDATED] Spotify Supports Windows 10 Native Audio Control; Annoys Users

I made the switch to Spotify a few months ago, and I have to say that my experience with it has been pleasant. Not until a few days ago though. With Spotify’s new update, it brought in some major annoyance with Windows 10’s integrated audio controls. Let’s take a look at what this is.
If you’re using Windows 10 on tablet mode, any sort of media control – be it volume or track seeking, a small pop up will appear at the top left corner. This is the native audio control built into Windows 10. Till now, not many 3rd party apps take advantage of this feature, but Spotify jumped in.

While I can understand that this is an attempt to appeal towards convertible devices, this is more annoying to me, actually. As of now, there is no option to disable this feature. I feel its annoyance for just being there for an extended period of time, and blocking my clicks!
Seriously  Spotify/Windows or maybe some tweaker like Winaero, please give us an option to disable this!

[UPDATE 12th December 2016]: I just realized there is an option to disable it!
Head on over to Preferences, and scroll all the way down to the bottom. Look out for the Display Options category. What you’re looking for is the Show desktop overlay when using media keys option.

Once you’ve disabled that, that annoying thing won’t appear anymore!

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HONOR 10 Lite Available On 9th January 2019

About a week ago, we started posting teasers about the brand new HONOR 10 Lite that we already have in our hands. We know all of the specs already – and there is one more important information about the HONOR 10 Lite – and that is the official date that will go on sale.
HONOR has already announced the date that the HONOR 10 Lite grand launching. And its venue too. On the 8th of January 2019 at KL Live, HONOR Malaysia will be officiating the brand new HONOR 10 Lite. And you can already join their contests right now to stand a chance to win the HONOR 10 Lite!

A day after the grand launching at 10am, HONOR Malaysia will already start selling the brand new HONOR 10 Lite on both hihonor.com/my and HONOR Malaysia’s official flagship store Lazada. Those who make purchases on 9th January 2019 before 1pm via HONOR Malaysia’s official flagship store on Lazada will be entitled for express delivery. This is no ordinary express delivery as it will be delivered on the same day – to Klang Valley only, that is. Orders between 1pm – 11.59pm will receive packages the following day.
HONOR Malaysia also hinted at massive line-up of HONOR 10 Lite’s first sales deals, including beauty tutorials, tips & tricks to taking attractive selfies and more, courtesy of HONOR Malaysia, to give you the perfect selfie experience.

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Remember – you can start purchasing the HONOR 10 Lite at HONOR Malaysia’s official LazMall store or at HiHonor.com/my on 9th January 2019 at 10am!
P/S: We already have a unit of the HONOR 10 Lite with us. Review will arrive before the launch day!

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Jaben Is Having A Demo Clearance Sale!

Jaben is a little headphone store that was first opened at Subang SS15, and eventually expanded to Nu Sentral too. Personally, I love going to their store. Each time I went there, they would ask me to test high-end audio devices ranging from amplifiers to headphones and earphones – sometimes even custom earbuds. Jaben carries products from brands ranging from Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, JVC, Sony, Jaybirds, Bose, and Shure.
Now however, Jaben is having their very own demo clearance sale this 23rd to 25th September 2016! Jaben provides a complete no-strings-attached policy during its promotional period – so you can try all the products before forking out a single cent.

If you opt for a custom pair of IEMs, they have universal fit demo units for trial before purchasing too!
During this promotional period, Jaben will have discounts up to 70% off on its retail price for selected products and demo units. The Beyerdynamic DTX 31 IE has a really fantastic deal too – as it’s priced at RM69 instead of its usual RM199 – but only limited for 30 units each day!

Here are some recommendations from us. Starting off with headphones, have a look at the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro – the legend itself. For on-ear headphones, have a look at the Beyerdynamic CUSTOM Street – it’s fantastic. For a pair of earphones, check out if they still have the NAD Viso HP20 for sale – it’s the best pair of earphones I’ve ever tested.
The demo sales event will last over the weekend starting 23 September to 25 September 2016 at Jaben Audio, L2-22, Nu Sentral Mall, Kuala Lumpur.

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Hisense invites you to join the ‘GOL Bersama Hisense’ sales event and stand a chance to win loads of goodies!

Hisense has announced a new sales campaign in conjunction with the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament and also the upcoming Hari Raya celebration for all the soccer fans plus fellow Muslims out there.

The event is currently ongoing until May 16 and to let all people join in the fun, a new “giveaway” type of lucky draw is available for everyone to join in, even if you do not buy anything from them.

Category

Entry Method

Gifts / Prizes

UEFA Touch ‘n Go Lucky Draw

Open for Everyone

5x RM100 Reload Pin
5x RM50 Reload Pin
10x RM30 Reload Pin

UEFA EURO 2020 Lucky Draw

Purchasing Customers (3 Winners Only)

Grand Prize: Hisense 65-inch ULED TV, Nintendo Switch, Single Recliner Sofa
2nd Prize: Hisense 55-inch 4K UHD TV, Hisense Single Door Fridge 140L, Hisense Portable Air Conditioner
3rd Prize: Hisense 43-inch Smart FHD TV, Hisense Single Door Fridge 140L

Free Gift Redemption

Purchasing Customers (Click here for digital leaflet)

Netflix Gift Cards
Set A: EURO Cup Pillow Blanket
Set B: Premium Cutlery 16pcs
Set C: Felli Ecolock Glass Food Storage Container Set 3pcs
Set D: Felli Ecolock Food Container Set 2pcs

For the UEFA EURO 2020 Lucky Draw, the 3 super lucky winners will get announced on Hisense Malaysia’s Facebook page on August 18. The rest of the information can be obtained here.

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KINGMAX JoyBuds511 TWS earbuds launched; uses Bluetooth 5.0, CVC 8.0

Mostly known for its memory and digital storage products, KINGMAX has announced the JoyBuds511 which is a true wireless stereo earbud packed with some of the best hardware in the market. In fact, this is not the first time KINGMAX tried its hand upon a non-memory related product, as the YoungPod310 is the first one that came out in the past.
KINGMAX is jumping into the true wireless earbuds market with a lot of necessary features packed into the JoyBuds511.

While the flat in-ear design gives the user a much-needed comfort (like the one on Sudio Ett), a multi-function touch key is seated at the center that provides all sorts of functions such as answering calls, play music, previous or next track, controlling volume and activate the voice assistant.
The JoyBuds511 utilizes the Bluetooth 5.0 protocol for better stability and lower latency (lower latency doesn’t mean low latency) while providing higher audio quality thanks to aptX codec.
It also comes with built-in Clear Voice Capture 8.
Several other features include:

IPX7 waterproof
Up to 7 hours of continuous usage
480mAh charging cabin
Android, iOS, Windows compatible
3 sizes of ear tips

For more information regarding the JoyBuds511 such as its list of specs, click to visit the site here: http://www.kingmax.com.tw/en-global/product/product/Model/JoyBuds_511

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The new Samsung Galaxy A22 offers a good balance between performance and price at RM899

Samsung Malaysia has recently released the new Samsung Galaxy A22 which is a new mid-range smartphone under the RM1k range.

A new member in the Galaxy A family, the Galaxy A22 key highlights are some of the most concerning factors for most of the users out there which are the camera, battery capacity and refresh rate where the device does a pretty good job at this price point, especially if you like Samsung’s OneUI and its ecosystem. The other reason that it can be this cheap is it is 4G instead of 5G.

6.4-inch Super AMOLED Display

Waterdrop Notch
90Hz Refresh Rate

MediaTek Helio G80 Chipset
6GB RAM
128GB Storage, Expandable up to 1TB
Quadruple Rear Camera

Main: 48MP f/1.8 with PDAF, OIS
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

13MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

15W Fast Charge

Price and Availability
Available in colors of Black, Violet, and Mint, the official MSRP for the Samsung Galaxy A22 is RM899 and from now until August 31, a Soft Clear Cover will be included with each purchase. Get one through the Samsung online store now.

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The OPPO A96’s launch date is closer than you think and be a quick buyer to enjoy freebies and PWP deals

The eye-catching and affordable OPPO A96 will be coming into Malaysia pretty soon, as announced by the Chinese brand’s local office. For starters, everyone will get to receive a complimentary gift box, rebate vouchers, and exclusive rewards just by buying the device, and optionally, you can receive a 50% off the OPPO Watch, OPPO Band, or the Enco Air2 TWS depending on you want an ear gadget or a hand companion.
The official launch will be revealed soon with the actual live stream date given out on OPPO Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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NVIDIA Announces RTX 2080 SUPER & RTX 2070 SUPER GPUs For GeForce Laptops

NVIDIA has officially announced its new RTX 2080 SUPER and RTX 2070 SUPER GPUs for the upcoming GeForce laptop lineup from all its partners.
While it’s pretty obvious that gamers and creators can now choose for an even powerful laptop powered by these ‘Supercharged’ GPUs, NVIDIA also introduced a bunch of new features for the upcoming GeForce laptops to take better advantage of the RTX SUPER GPUs.

New Max-Q Technology
One of the new features that caught my attention is the Max-Q technologies which NVIDIA claims to be able to offer twice the efficiency of what the previous generation Max-Q is capable of.

According to NVIDIA, the new Max-Q technology is made up of a few different features such as DLSS, Advanced Optimus and Dynamic Boost. To put it simpler, these features are working closely related to one and another in order to deliver the optimal performance, power efficiency, and longer battery life.
By having the total shared thermals set at 115W (CPU:35W, GPU:80W), the system will automatically regulate the performance and shift the load from CPU to GPU depending on the type of load through Max-Q Dynamic Boost. This enables the system to perform better with the same amount of power and we have confirmed with NVIDIA that the feature will be available on both AMD and Intel platform.

As mentioned earlier, NVIDIA also introduced the upgraded version of both the NVIDIA Optimus and DLSS, which plays an important role in extending the battery life for longer usage.
If you’re familiar with the previous Optimus, Advanced Optimus works almost the same but with an improved design to better support G-SYNC and 4K resolution up to 120Hz. NVIDIA did mention about being able to adjust it manually or let it run automatically by default, but until then, we can only know how it actually works by experiencing it ourselves as soon as we managed to get our hands on one.

DLSS was initially introduced as a feature that enables better performance and image quality for RTX enabled AAA titles, it’s actually a surprise for us to learn that it actually helps in improving the battery life when it’s enabled.
Also – originally, a game needs to be sent over to NVIDIA so that it can create an AI model for that one particular game. DLSS 2.0 revamps that entirely, so there’s only one AI model for all games. That’s a huge leap!

The recently announced DLSS 2.0 now comes with a total of 3 modes (Performance, Balanced, and Quality). According to the demo screenshot shown by NVIDIA during the press briefing, enabling DLSS on performance mode delivers will improve the battery life by up to 20% while the game still yields similar or perhaps better image quality than its DLSS off state.
Introducing 10 New RTX Studio Systems
Apart from the new Max-Q technologies, NVIDIA also announced 10 new upcoming RTX Studio laptops powered by the latest RTX SUPER GPUs and Intel 10th Gen CPUs.
Based on the official list, we can see 2 new models from each of the partners – ACER, GIGABYTE, MSI, and RAZER:

GIGABYTE
Aero 15 OLED

Aero 17 HDR

ACER
ConceptD 7 Ezel

ConceptD Ezel Pro

MSI
Creator 15 WS66

Creator 17 WS76

RAZER
Blade 15 – Base, RTX Studio

Blade 15 – Advanced, RTX Studio

With an ongoing list of over 45+ RTX accelerated Apps, creators can take advantage of the RTX GPU which yields up to 10 times faster video rendering and 13 times faster 3D rendering than a MacBook Pro 16, which uses only its CPU to do all the rendering work.

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Infinix HOT 30 series arrives in Malaysia with finger burning price of just RM399 and RM599

Infinix Malaysia has brought in another series of affordable smartphones that will go easy for the wallet and let’s welcome the HOT 30 series.

The HOT 30 series arrives with 2 different models, the HOT 30 and the HOT 30i with the former being the better one here. But anyway, from the price point and position alone, we can know that this isn’t really for the super heavy games but rather something light or medium that covers some of the popular MOBA and FPS games out there while being a generally good device that is worth every buck you paid for.

They are confident enough to sign up for a partnership with Free Fire to make a special edition for the avid fans of the game so yeah, something to show the love.

Model

HOT 30

HOT 30i

Display

6.78-inch IPS LCD (1080p Resolution, Middle Punch Hole Notch, 90Hz Refresh Rate)

6.56-inch IPS LCD (720p Resolution, Waterdrop Hole Notch, 90Hz Refresh Rate)

Chipset

MediaTek Helio G88

Unisoc T606

RAM

8GB

4GB

Storage

256GB

128GB

Back Cameras

Main: 50MP f/1.6 with AF
Depth Sensor

Main: 13MP f/1.6 with AF
Depth Sensor

Front Camera

8MP

8MP

Battery

5,000mAh (33W Fast Charge)

5,000mAh (18W Fast Charge)

Colors

Racing Black, Surfing Green, Sonic White, Free Fire

Mirror Black, Glacier Blue, Diamond White, Marigold

Price and Availability
To celebrate the launch, the RRP of the Infinix HOT 30 and HOT 30i’s RM599 and RM399 prices will be brought down to RM549 and RM349 from April 14 to 17 on the brand’s official Shopee and Lazada stores.
The same offer is given to the Free Fire model as well but there will be limited units only so act as early as you can.

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HONOR PocketVision helps the visually-impaired

How does a visually-impaired person use a smartphone? Well, that’s a question that I personally ask. HONOR says that there are 1.3 billion people around the world that has some form of visual impairment and with the help of the newly developed PocketVision that is paired with the HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 Pro, it helps the visually-impaired to read.
Actually, the PocketVision app is now available for download for free on all HONOR smartphones today. It supports English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, and Chinese languages.

HONOR partnered with the Royal Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to raise awareness of this and to help the visually-impaired to get on board with technology. In a way, the PocketVision is an alternative typoscope that fits in the pocket. It also has a total of 3 more features:

Text-to-Speech Mode: Utilizes optical character recognition (OCR) to read texts and read it out loud
Zoom-In Mode: Just a magnifying glass. It also allows granular magnification controls via the volume keys.
Negative Image Mode: Can’t see certain colors? Then shift all the colors to a certain hue.

Since in the press release it was already mentioned that the PocketVision is available to download for free now on all HONOR smartphones, then there is no reason not to try this app if you have an HONOR smartphone. For me who somehow has better-than-average eyesight, I still prefer larger texts sometimes just for the sake of ease in reading.
Also, it goes to show that you don’t need fancy camera hardware to do basic magnification. Just digitally zooming into the text and sharpen the text is fine since texts are sharp anyway. Or having a list of filters are nothing out of the ordinary too.
However, integrating all of these features into a simple to use app for the sake of helping the visually-impaired is the main focus here.

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Watch our unboxing of the new Galaxy S22 Ultra

Just for fun. Had some time while waiting for some stuff to download and I filmed this unboxing. I mean, this phone is really good-looking, so might as well do an unboxing and let you see how I personally unbox the devices to review and use.

Honestly, nothing out of the ordinary in terms of the contents. I’m surprised by how flat the box really is.
And after unboxing the Galaxy S22 Ultra, we’re now back to downloading again.
What do you want us to talk about in our review of the Galaxy S22 Ultra? Let us know in our YouTube comments section or on our Facebook page. Or tweet at me personally.

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HONOR announces outdoor smartwatches Watch GS Pro and Watch ES alongside the MagicBook Pro and upgrades for MagicBook 14 & 15

HONOR has announced a suite of smart life products at the 2020 IFA Technology Conference. The theme for the lineup this time is “Expand Your Smart Life” that looks out to empower young people through the expression of fitness, creativity, productivity, and everyday entertainment. As it involves both all new items and refreshes to the old products, let’s take a look at them.
HONOR Watch GS Pro

With the increasing demand for a rugged smartwatch to accompany the daily lives of smart users, the HONOR Watch GS Pro is here to help adventurers explore the great outdoors. Built to meet the 14 MIL-STD-810G standards, it can last up to 25 days with a single full charge which is one of the longest-lasting ones in the market right now. GPS tracking is supported by the dual satellite positioning system and will aid the user from getting lost through the route back function and deviation alert but in any case, you shouldn’t wander too far off the intended route anyway.
For working out, more than 100 modes such as mountain climbing, hiking, skiing, indoor and outdoor running, and free training are available and come with intuitive health features to monitor users’ wellbeing during the workout and daily lives.
HONOR Watch ES

Compared to the Watch GS PRO, this one is for the more fashion-sense fitness users. The HONOR Watch ES comes with a stylish 1.64-inch AMOLED display, 95 workout modes, 12 animated workout courses such as abs workout or fat burn, and like any fitness wearable, a health and fitness tracking system within help users to manage their wellbeing without a premium price tag while staying stylish as ever.
HONOR MagicBook Pro

The enhanced Pro version of the fan-favorite HONOR MagicBook is here with more processing juice. Featuring the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, and a 16.1-inch display with 100% sRGB color gamut, bring the great combination of lightweight and performance anywhere you go. Additionally, a collaboration with Red Bull as the Official Mobile Services and PC Partner of Red Bull Basement 2020 is also announced to help college students in accessing the device.
By the way, the HONOR MagicBook 14 and 15 are also getting a processor upgrade to the Ryzen 5 4500U for more value out of your money which is definitely good news for those eyeing for a new laptop.
HONOR Pad 6 & HONOR Choice products

The HONOR Pad 6 is a 460g heavy and 7.55mm thick device armed with the Kirin 710A and up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. While performance is not the highlight, the 10.1-inch display and symmetrical 1620 high-amplitude dual speakers make for it through great screen estate and audio-visual experience.
On the other hand, the three HONOR Choice products are the Percussion Massage Gun EVO, usmile Sonic Electric Toothbrush P1001, and Antibacterial Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, to build a comprehensive suite of smart life products for global youth.
You can watch the archived live stream below for the full product launch.

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HONOR 20 Pro claims enhanced gaming experience with few key features

The HONOR 20 Pro was just released not too long ago and had its local roadshow at Sunway Pyramid just last week. This is a special smartphone as it is indeed a flagship smartphone but with a total of quadruple usable cameras. It also packs a few more features that are meant to enhance your gaming experience.
Of course, if you want to learn more about the HONOR 20 Pro, click here to read our full review.

Review – HONOR 20 Pro: Quadruple usable cameras

The first gaming enhancement that it has here is the graphene cooling solution. It’s definitely not easy to grasp the idea of graphene being present in smartphones, but let’s just take it as face value. Graphene – or just 2D graphite – is a great thermal conductor. Being incorporated in smartphones as a cooling conductor means that it can transfer heat from one end to another extremely quickly. That is useful for maintaining high-performance gaming by pulling heat away from the chipset and dumping it all in the heatsinks. Though, the lack of a fan on smartphones affects its feasibility.

The HONOR 20 Pro also has virtual 9.1 surround sound which is made for better audio immersion in games. Combined with its 4,000mAh battery, you can really immerse yourself into the game for hours upon hours.
And that large 6.26-inch display with a single circular cutout at the corner, you can really get a great gaming experience out of it.

Have you gotten yourself a brand new HONOR 20 Pro yet? You can experience the fast charging and also the night mode that is built into the phone itself. Also, have you tried the 48MP AI Ultra Clarity mode yet? That is one of the best feature when we first tried it out on the HONOR View20 while we’re in Paris.
Paris with HONOR View20 – Does it spark joy?

You can purchase the HONOR 20 Pro at the links below:

HiHonor
Lazada
Shopee

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The new Samsung Galaxy J (2016) will make you heavy data user worry-free with YES4G!

Earlier last week Samsung Malaysia Electronics launched their new range of Samsung Galaxy J (2016) series. The new all-around smartphones are meant for the data savvy people who frequently streaming videos, surfing the web as well as scrolling through social media. We all know that by doing these things, data quota can ran out easily. With the new Galaxy J (2016) it is meant for you to heightens overall mobile experience while on-the-go. It’s a common knowledge that even though you’ve cleared all your background apps, the data is still keep running in the background. The new Galaxy J devices will be equipped with a feature called Ultra Data Saving (UDS) which capable to compress data efficiently and restrict background applications to help save data.
The new UDS functions said to help save up to 50% data usage in general, while up to 46% while streaming YouTube videos. It works the same was for social media as well. At the same time, it will also lessen the battery drain on the device, giving the standby time up to two-folds. With UDS, you could also have fuss-free entertainment as well as enhanced performance because it will automatically free up RAM usage on the device. The Galaxy J comes with Dual microSIM support which is a big plus if you often travels or have two numbers.

The new Galaxy J series will come in bundle with YES4G new prepaid SIM, giving you a free 30GB of data on your first two months. The phone is equipped with Cat4 LTE and bundling with YES4G is an advantage for the consumers. Not to mention that YES4G also announced their new VoLTE system where you will get clearer voice call over LTE. YES4G said to be the first telco in Malaysia to launch this service and we hope the others will follow it soon.
If you’re interested to get one of these amazing devices, it is available now at all Samsung Experience Stores and authorised dealership. The Samsung Galaxy J1, J5 and J7 will be available at RRP of RM449, RM849 and RM1049 respectively. You have three colour options which is Black, White and Gold. For more details regarding the new Galaxy J series, you could visit their site here.

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[UPDATED] Huawei P30 & P30 Pro comes with unrivaled optical zoom

Today is the day – Huawei has finally officially unveiled the P30 and P30 Pro after months of “leaks” that was floating around the internet. With this announcement obviously comes with a whole lot of buzz – and here is what we know about the P30 and P30 Pro.
Of course, the letter P here should stand for photography as both the P30 and P30 Pro comes with a heavy focus on how much it can losslessly zoom and how much it can digitally zoom.

Both of them will come with a feature called “Dual Video” as it takes a video with the telephoto camera and another video with the main camera, puts both the recording side by side and saved into a single file. This feature will arrive in about a month and we still do not know the resolution or the frame rate yet. Obviously, I would like to save the video in two separate files as it will elevate my flexibility in video creation.
Huawei P30 Pro

Let’s start off with the big one here. It comes with this list of specs:

6.47-inch OLED display with 2340×1080 pixels in resolution

Waterdrop notch

HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset
8GB RAM
Up to 512GB of internal storage (expandable with NM card)
Quadruple rear-facing cameras

Main: 40MP f/1.6 with PDAF, laser AF, OIS
Ultrawide: 20MP f/2.2 with PDAF and laser AF
Telephoto: 5x optical zoom; 8MP f/3.4 with OIS, PDAF, and laser AF
3D TOF camera

Selfie camera: 32MP f/2.0
4,200mAh battery with 40W fast charging

Interesting thing about the zooming here is that the Huawei P30 Pro can actually take a maximum of 50x digital zoom. We will obviously take it for a spin when we get our hands on the Huawei P30 Pro.

In terms of the phone itself, the interesting thing here is the color of the phone. It comes with a total of 5 colors – and we are not sure which color will be available in Malaysia just yet.
We also do not know about the local pricing and date of sale, so stay tuned for more information.

Huawei P30
Then comes the little brother. It comes with trimmed-down specs from the P30 Pro, and we have this list of specs instead:

6.1-inch OLED display with 2340×1080 pixels in resolution

Waterdrop notch

HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset
6GB RAM
128GB internal storage (expandable with NM card)
Triple rear-facing cameras

Main: 40MP f/1.8 with PDAF and laser AF
Ultrawide: 16MP f/2.2 with PDAF and laser AF
Telephoto: 3x optical zoom; 8MP f/2.4 with 3x optical zoom and OIS; PDAF and laser AF

Selfie camera: 32MP f/2.0
3,650mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging

Once again, the Huawei P30 also does not have any official price, availability, or pre-order bundle details yet – but for all we know, it is coming soon.
We will keep this page updated with more information when we have them.

UPDATE: Here are the official prices for the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro!
Honestly, they aren’t cheap to begin with. Here are the prices:

Huawei P30 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage) – RM 2,699
Huawei P30 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB storage) – RM 3,799
Huawei P30 Pro (8GB RAM + 512GB storage) – RM 4,399

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vivo’s new Wireless Sport Lite earphones comes in at RM159

Alongside the V21 series’s launch, vivo has also unveiled the new Wireless Sport Lite earphones during the event.

Packed inside is an 11.2mm Moving Coil that produces punchy bass and clear stereos that are tuned by the brand’s Golden Ears acoustics team for a great audio experience. A basic noise reduction feature is available to cut off unwanted audio cues surrounding the user and up to 18 hours of playtime is guaranteed for the device of this size too, coming in at just 23.9 grams. Carrying a Sports term in its name, a basic waterproof rating is definitely within the equation at the standard IPX4.
Pricing
Available in colors of Black and Blue, the vivo Wireless Sport Lite earphones are priced at RM159 but the official launch date has yet to be settled. We’ll be following up again when it has been officially announced.

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Review & comparison: Xiaomi 11T vs Xiaomi 11T Pro – Which is better? 🤔

Xiaomi launched both the Xiaomi 11T and also the Xiaomi 11T Pro recently – and I was personally looking forward to it since it is the next generation of one of my favorite phones from last year – the Mi 10T Pro. So, today, let’s review both the new Xiaomi 11T and the Xiaomi 11T Pro together. We’ll also throw in a few comparisons with the Mi 10T Pro from last year to see how much Xiaomi improved (or not).
This review is going to be a little longer than usual as we’ll talk about these two phones through our usual 6 points.

Design
We’ll start off with the design. Both the Xiaomi 11T and the 11T Pro looks exactly the same. And since we have both of them in the same Meteorite Grey color. Honestly, when these two phones were on my table, I often took the wrong phone.

That side, I don’t know what sort of material Xiaomi used for the backs of these two phones. I’ve checked Xiaomi’s website and the specs sheet for the Xiaomi 11T series of smartphones, and there is absolutely zero mention regarding what kind of material is used. If it is glass, then I can tell you that it feels horrendous and I would personally preferred stronger plastics like the Galaxy S20 FE.

I mean, even the Mi 10T Pro from last year looks and feels better than the new Xiaomi 11T series. But that really doesn’t matter since most of us are going to slap a case on the phone anyway.
As for the shape and size of the phone, they still feel good to hold so I don’t have any complaints there.
Specs
Now, let’s move on to the specs. Xiaomi decided to shake things up a little by introducing two different high-performance chipsets. The Xiaomi 11T gets the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, whereby the Xiaomi 11T Pro gets the usual Snapdragon 888 chipset. As for the other core specs, they’re literally the same.

And I think this is the perfect scenario to show just how bad the Snapdragon 888 is. This chipset is a furnace. Earlier this year, we reviewed the Mi 11 – that was the first phone with the new Snapdragon 888 chipset and it overheated badly to the point that the AMOLED screen had to go dim, hence the infamous “screen dimming” issue.
But that issue is no longer present on the Xiaomi 11T series of smartphones. Xiaomi did not fix the issue, but they skirted around the issue instead. By introducing a hard thermal limit of about 46°C, the Xiaomi 11T Pro’s performance is just horrendous. And since the Snapdragon 888 kicks out so much heat, it can reach that thermal limit easily and quickly. This is shown clearly in our gaming test video where it can dip down to about 20-ish FPS. That’s bad.

In comparison, the Xiaomi 11T – the non-Pro version that is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 performs much smoother and consistently throughout our gaming test. We were getting about 40-ish FPS at the same thermal limit of 46°C. Seriously, I’m impressed by what MediaTek has created.

Cameras
Okay, let’s move on to the cameras. Both the Xiaomi 11T and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are using the exact same cameras. We have a total of 3 cameras here but personally, I think the cameras are a downgrade in general.

Although they got the exact same cameras, the pictures taken by these two phones look very different. we have a lot more comparisons, so have a look at our review at the top of this review for more.

But, the cameras – in general – got a downgrade from last year’s Mi 10T Pro. The ultrawide angle got a downgrade from 13MP to 8MP, and the lens also downgraded from a 123° FOV to 120° FOV. Yeesh.
OIS has also been removed and we only got gyro-based EIS only. Video looks absolutely nauseous to watch since EIS will cause a lot of weird warping.
And without OIS, night shots – which are essentially stabilized long exposure shots – are now even more difficult to take using the Xiaomi 11T Pro when compared to the Mi 10T Pro from last year. These night shows will appear fuzzy and you’ll need a tripod to take sharp night shots.

One thing I did realize is the Xiaomi 11T Pro’s shutter response lag. It takes a good second before it actually snaps the picture. We had to restart the entire phone to get this resolved.
Screen
Now, the screen is the one aspect that got an upgrade. Both the Xiaomi 11T and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are now equipped with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz up to refresh rate and has adaptive sync, so it can reduce the refresh rate to save some battery life.

Both these phones’ screens look amazing and I honestly have no complaints about them at all. The Xiaomi 11T Pro also has “Dolby Vision” support. To provide an even better media consumption experience, the Xiaomi 11T Pro comes with a few more different options in the settings menu too.

However, in terms of screen comparison, I can’t really tell you which one looks better. I just know that the Xiaomi 11T series of smartphones definitely look better than last year’s Mi 10T Pro that has an IPS LCD screen.
Battery life & Charging
Okay, I think this is the other big selling point of the Xiaomi 11T series of smartphones. Both of them have a 5,000mAh battery and they both will last throughout the day with a single charge. That is to be expected from any smartphones with a 5,000mAh battery anyway.
Xiaomi 11T
But, let’s talk about the charging speed. It’s the one thing that many people are raving about. Let’s start with the Xiaomi 11T first. It supports Xiaomi’s proprietary 67W charging and comes with a 67W in the box. Charging the Xiaomi 11T from about 15% to 100% battery takes around 40 minutes. However, this phone can only fast-charge with its own proprietary chargers so it can only receive 18W from our Ugreen 100W GaN charger.
Too bad, the Xiaomi 11T does not support USB PD.
But, the Xiaomi 11T Pro got a major improvement. This phone comes with 120W proprietary charger and it chargers from less than 15% to 100% battery in slightly shy of 20 minutes. And instead of making their proprietary charging standards confusing, Xiaomi decided to give it a name. It’s called the 120W HyperCharge.

And when we plug in our 100W Ugreen GaN charger, it actually is able to receive about 63W of power! That means the Xiaomi 11T Pro supports USB-PD charging standards! Even that 120W charger supports USB-PD standards – that’s a good approach in terms of “being eco friendly”.

Software – MIUI
I mean, MIUI is still the same as before. Both of these phones are using MIUI 12.5 but different builds. All of our usual complaints about MIUI are still valid since Xiaomi didn’t fix any of it. Oh – that reminds me.
Remember that issue regarding the screen recorder frame rate option? The Mi 11 Ultra only had 30fps maximum and I think Xiaomi did address this issue by introducing 90fps screen recording on the Xiaomi 11T Pro. Even the Mi 10T Pro got the 90fps screen recording option! But for some reason – the Xiaomi 11T only got 30fps.

Xiaomi also vowed for 3 generations of system updates and 4 years of security patches. As for how quickly and often those updates will be delivered within that time frame, we don’t know.
Misc. stuffs to mention
Both phones are still using USB 2.0, and both phones still cannot output to an external display via USB-C.

There is also no official IP-rating and no wireless charging too.
Conclusion – Xiaomi 11T
The Xiaomi 11T is actually a pretty good phone. Compared to last year’s Mi 10T, there are a few upgrades here and there overall – and I think the price RM1,699 is justifiable.

Conclusion – Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Xiaomi 11T Pro, on the other hand, is a phone that I cannot recommend. The performance from that Snapdragon 888 is severely limited. The cameras have been downgraded too – particularly is due to lack of OIS on the Xiaomi 11T Pro, but there was OIS on last year’s Mi 10T Pro.
For RM2,099, I think it’s better to buy the Mi 10T Pro from last year, if you can still find it. Else, wait for other phones instead.

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ROG Masters 2017 – A Milestone in eSports History

Did you attend this year’s ROG Masters 2017? You missed out a lot if you didn’t – but we’ll fill you up on the details here. In short, the entire event is just fantastic with seats that are way too comfortable to spectate a tournament with, an excellent environment with great eSports competition vibes. At the end of the intense tournament, Gambit Gaming and Team Empire took the world titles for CS:GO and Dota 2 respectively.
Gambit crowned CSGO champions at ROG Masters 2017
There are a few key highlight points of ROG Masters 2017, and it’s clear that ASUS has a big plan for the ROG Masters 2017. There were online and offline tournaments held across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Team Empire wins Dota 2 champion title at ROG Masters 2017
There were even more than 6,000 teams from 35 different countries globally that participated in the ROG Masters 2017. Though, the unique point about ROG Masters 2017 is the fact that this tournament allows both pros and amateurs to participate. This allows talent seekers to really peer into each individual player’s skills and evaluate them during the tournament.
OpTic Gaming meeting fans at signing session
ASUS has been very supportive of the eSports scene by providing innovative hardware and hosting tournaments like the ROG Masters 2017 at both local and global levels.
Visitors trying ROG products
Derek Yu, ROG Strategic Division Director and Global Marketing Senior Director remarked:
“From the inaugural year’s APAC-only tournament to this year’s worldwide events, ROG Masters has been incredibly successful in enabling seasoned pros and rising amateurs from all corners of the world to make their aspirations a reality and live their eSports dreams. ROG Masters 2017 featured overwhelming participation, with over 6,000 teams competing — ten times more than the previous year — in a series of events hosted in over 35 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia. It’s truly a testament to our shared enthusiasm with the community and the brand’s commitment to eSports.”
With its ambitious structure of national qualifiers followed by regional events and Grand Finals, ROG Masters 2017 marked a momentous milestone in eSports history. The Grand Final of ROG Masters 2017 attracted over 6,000 fans to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, where they witnessed Gambit Gaming closing out their most successful year yet in CS:GO, and Team Empire snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in an amazing Dota 2 final-round comeback.
Gambit fans cheer with Kazakhstan flag
Personally speaking, I experienced the environment and vibes that were hanging in the air during ROG Masters 2017. I have to say, ASUS improved tremendously to the point where I can say ROG Masters 2017 is the most balanced between having a chill environment the vibes of seriousness in grand finals of a global tournament.
Cheers to ASUS for such an intense tournament. Hopefully, ASUS won’t stop and steadfast into ROG Masters 2018!

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US Customs: Seized OnePlus Buds will not be released

Yesterday, there was a big kerfuffle when the news broke out saying that the CBP, also known as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has blocked a shipment of OnePlus Buds. Within that shipment, there were 2,000 units.

THAT'S NOT AN 🍎 —
CBP officers at JFK Airport recently seized 2,000 counterfeit Apple AirPods from Hong Kong, valued at $398K had they been genuine.
Details via @CBPNewYorkCity: https://t.co/XMgjkfT56i pic.twitter.com/Ofn9REJ9ZB
— CBP (@CBP) September 14, 2020

That’s quite jaw-dropping as the CBP just confiscated a large amount of OnePlus Buds. The CBP says that it’s counterfeit Apple AirPods, and also citing that it has violated intellectual property rights. Within the CBP newsroom, it has also stated that “the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights is a CBP Priority Trade Issue”.
OnePlus USA also replied to CBP’s tweet, exclaiming to the CBP to release them back. No further public tweet was made.

Hey, give those back! 🙃
— OnePlus USA (@OnePlus_USA) September 14, 2020

Android Authority got a statement here from the CBP, which has clarified why they seized the shipment and what they’re going to do next. Spoiler alert: they’re doing nothing.

Upon examining the shipment in question, a CBP Import Specialist determined that the subject earbuds appeared to violate Apple’s configuration trademark. Apple has configuration trademarks on their brand of earbuds, and has recorded those trademarks with CBP. Based on that determination, CBP Officers at JFK Airport have seized the shipment under 19 USC 1526 (e). CBP’s seizure of the earbuds in question is unrelated to the images or language on the box. A company does not have to put an “Apple” wordmark or design on their products to violate these trademarks. The importer will have many opportunities through the adjudication process to provide evidence that their product does not violate the relevant recorded trademarks.

A few hours after that, the CBP retweeted this, staying that the customs will ban all shipments from these locations, citing human rights issues.

.@CBP has issued 5 Withhold Release Orders on goods from China produced with state-sponsored forced labor. These WROs send a clear message that we won't tolerate the illicit, inhumane & exploitative practices of forced labor in US supply chains. https://t.co/lMNIGoTnTN pic.twitter.com/SsoodSfPUF
— CBP Mark Morgan (@CBPMarkMorgan) September 14, 2020

This further raises the alarm and shines the spotlight to the true wireless earbuds market (or TWS) as a large portion of them are pretty much Apple AirPods lookalikes. Question is, is it time for these brands to actually come out with their own design? Within this entire year, the only new design that actually made it into the market is the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live – but a new design doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be good, as said in our review here.

Is this the wake-up call that the industry needs to finally come up with their own design of earbuds?

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Google Offers Machine Learning Crash Course For Free

Artificial Intelligence is known to be able to come up with solutions to solve complex problems and has the potential to transform entire industries. AI is definitely the future, as you can see many smartphone manufacturers have already jumped onto the AI bandwagon this MWC2018. Google, one of the leaders in AI, is now offering help to anyone that’s interested in machine learning to succeed. From researchers, to developers and companies, to students worldwide.
AI is still a relatively new field in technology, and many people still don’t understand how it works. To help everyone understand how AI can solve challenging problems, Google has created a resource called Learn with Google AI. This site provides ways to learn about core machine learning (ML) concepts, develop and hone your ML skills, and apply ML to real-world problems. From deep learning experts looking for advanced tutorials and materials on TensorFlow, to “curious cats” who want to take their first steps with AI, anyone looking for educational content from ML experts at Google can find it here.

Learn with Google AI also features a new, free course called Machine Learning Crash Course (MLCC). The course provides exercises, interactive visualizations, and instructional videos that anyone can use to learn and practice ML concepts.
Google’s engineering education team originally developed this fast-paced, practical introduction to ML fundamentals for Googlers. So far, more than 18,000 Googlers have enrolled in MLCC, applying lessons from the course to enhance camera calibration for Daydream devices, build virtual reality for Google Earth, and improve streaming quality at YouTube. MLCC’s success at Google inspired us to make it available to everyone starting now.
There’s more to come from Learn with Google AI, including additional courses and documentation.

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OPPO F9 Starry Purple Officially Launched

After many, many teasers and slow release of details of the gift pack and how to get it, the OPPO F9 Starry Purple is finally official in Malaysia now! OPPO is working with Shiseido, the cosmetic brand, to bring you the OPPO F9 Starry Purple as a limited edition smartphone.
The OPPO F9 was originally released in two gradient colors when we had our first look – Sunrise Red and Twilight Blue. The gradient color is something unique that OPPO brought to the table, and is proven to be something that resonates with its customers as the OPPO F9 is a hot-selling device.

To continue that momentum, OPPO Malaysia brings in the F9 Starry Purple – another beautiful smartphone that mimics the deep far space with stardust and stars, cosmic glowing colors. It is the first in the industry that uses two spraying methods which are bead powder and optical coating.

At the OPPO F9 Starry Purple launch event, OPPO had their celebrity ambassador squad – Taiwanese superstar Hebe Tien and Malaysia’s songbird Ayda Jebat to appear and show off the OPPO F9 Starry Purple.

The OPPO F9 Starry Purple also comes with a gift box – which you’ll get Shiseido Rouge Rouge lipstick in Primrose Sun (RS419) worth RM108 and a flash makeup service card that allows customers to experience a makeup service that Shiseido exclusively designed for OPPO F9 Starry Purple, there are two types of make up choices either Romantic Daily Look or Chic and Cool Night look. This is done in collaboration with Shiseido, the cosmetic brand.

The F9 comes with an impressive 6.3-inch screen that features a resolution of 2340×1080 and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, together with a very tiny notch that they’re calling the “waterdrop notch”. The OPPO F9 also comes with VOOC Flash Charge.

Priced at RM1,399, the limited edition OPPO F9 x Shiseido Starry Purple gift box is available now exclusively at OPPO’s e-commerce partner, Lazada online store.

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Refreshed mini PCs of familiar and new faces from ASUS announced at CES 2023

Previewed at CES 2023, it seems ASUS will start producing more mini PCs for small-scale deployments that require low to mid-tier computing power when form factor and space restrictions are the top priorities.

Let’s start with the lone wolf of the bunch – the ASUS Chromebox 5. As the 5th iteration of the rounded-square computer that runs ChromeOS, the updates are quite minimal in this case but nevertheless important.

First, the surfaces have been retextured and made with post-consumer recycled plastic for a fingerprint-resistant body while a little feet bump has been added at the bottom to open up more air vents for better heat dissipation. Oh, now you can place your smartphone on top of it for charging since there’s now a 15W Qi-Charge pad!
Computing parts-wise, it can be fitted with a 12th Gen Intel Core CPU of i7/i5/i3 or if your requirements are really low, they don’t mind fitting it with a Celeron processor too. But if you’re opting for the former, the modern class components like Wi-Fi 6E, PCIe 4.0, and 2.5GbE are all present for a machine that is actually living in 2023.

Aside from the Chromebox family, the ExpertCenter series also welcomes the addition of a couple of new members PN42 and PN64-E1. The PN42 aims to bring loads of I/Os which is 7 USB ports by the way while providing just enough power for everyday use since the CPU is the E-Core only Intel N100/N200 but it’s not missing out the Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE treatment so no worries.

On the other hand, the PN64-E1 is the powerhouse model here with a mobile-class Intel Core CPU with Xe Graphics, Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM, PCIe 4.0 storage, and Thunderbolt 4 support. Armed with a cleverly designed chassis, one can fit as many as 3 storage devices (2x M.2 2280 + 1x 2.5-inch SSD/HDD) while keeping everything as compact as possible.
Availability
Everything announced here is still yet to have an actual release date so stay tuned.

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Multiple Black Shark items are now cheaper than ever thanks to the Year End Sale campaign

Black Shark Malaysia is going to end 2022 with a bang by offering permanent price slashes and extra gifts to fans and newcomers for one last support for the year.

To start, the Black Shark 4 Pro (12GB+256GB) is basically the winner here since it tanked a whole RM700 from RM2,999 to RM2,299 making it one of the best gaming smartphones out there (The main concern in our review is actually the chipset being toasty but if you don’t mind, the gaming feature is really good to be utilized).
On the other hand, the JoyBuds Pro TWS is now at RM299 which is RM100 lower than its old RM399 SRP.
Aside from these two items, the 5th generation of the Black Shark gaming smartphone are also cheaper although temporarily and each purchase will come with a set of free gifts to make your holiday better.

Product

Promo Price

Free Gifts

Black Shark 4 Pro (12GB+256GB)

RM2,299

Tempered Glass Protector, Lucifer T14 TWS, Monster Gaming Triggers, Shark Chan Figurine, Gamer’s Essential Kit Voucher Booklet

Black Shark 5 (8GB+128GB)

RM2,199

Tempered Glass Protector, Lucifer T6 TWS, Monster Gaming Triggers, Shark Chan Figurine, Gamer’s Essential Kit Voucher Booklet

Black Shark 5 (12GB+256GB)

RM2,599

Black Shark 5 Pro (12GB+256GB)

RM3,499

Tempered Glass Protector, Lucifer T4 TWS, Monster Gaming Triggers, Gamer’s Essential Kit Voucher Booklet

Black Shark 5 Pro (16GB+512GB)

RM3,699

Tempered Glass Protector, JoyBuds Pro TWS, Monster Gaming Triggers, Gamer’s Essential Kit Voucher Booklet

If you’re wondering what is up with the Gamer’s Essential Kit Voucher Booklet, it is just Black Shark consolidating a series of other products that could give you boost in both physical and the virtual world in terms of what a gamer would like. In short, discount vouchers for various services and products are included such as:

Up to 10% storewide at Sheldonet Toy Store & Funko
Up to 10% off selected items at ATO Store
Up to RM100 off at TicWatch
Free membership at Hero E-sports Arena with RM50 credit
Top-up discounts for Apex Legends Mobile (10%), Genshin Impact (RM4), Mobile Legends (5%)

All price promotions and freebies listed in this post will be effective starting December 25 until December 31 so clench these goodies before they run out!

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Google acquired Waze for $1.3b

Rumour has it that Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft were at the arena recently competing for the most successful social GPS maps and traffic app, Waze. The app is well-known for telling where the traffic is better and worse, having games while driving so your drive to work won’t feel like a chore and even telling your friends the estimated time of arrival.

The company got acquired by the winner in the arena, surprisingly Google, even though they have their own navigation app and traffic feed, acquired Waze for a hefty $1.3b. That’s RM4.05 billion right there!
Since Google acquired Waze, it’s obviously that Google wants to bring a better and more accurate experience to Google Maps when it comes to navigation and traffic. Who knows, maybe they’ll integrate Google+ in a more core level? Maybe even bring turn-by-turn navigation to Malaysia?
Via : TweakTown

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PUBG Mobile lists Xiaomi as official smartphone partner for PMNC tournament

Xiaomi Malaysia has announced that they are joining hands with PUBG Mobile by becoming the game’s official smartphone partner.

Technically, Xiaomi’s partnership with the game is for the PUBG Mobile National Championship tournament as of now with the official device being the Redmi Note 10 5G. In addition, Xiaomi partnered with Singapore and Malaysia’s top PUBG MOBILE team, RSG Malaysia, to produce engaging content and showcase exciting activities for Mi Fans and PUBG Mobile enthusiasts.
The device may not be the most powerful device to run the game but given its price tag, it stands as a strong contender through the 90Hz display, 5G-ready SoC, and large battery capacity to keep players of casuals and professionals going ham for several hours. Check out our gaming review on the device to find out the actual results.

In general, the device is capable of doing everything just right and at just RM799, it is hard not to recommend it to someone who finds budget gaming a necessity in their lives.

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Xiaomi's grand sale is tomorrow

On the 8th of April 2015, there will be a grand sale by Xiaomi!

Seriously, it’s not the usual flash sales that they always do every Tuesday at 12pm, but a flash sale with heaps of discounts and other products for sale.
There will be a lot of new arrivals, some limited editions and also some same-olds available. One of the few new things they’re offering is their brand new Mi Headphones – a semi-open-ended audiophile grade headphones at RM319.
Also, there’s an additional 30% off of their signature Xiaomi Piston Earphones which we reviewed before, and their famous 10,400mAh power bank!
Remember – the grand sale starts on the 8th April 2015 at 10am to 10pm!

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Samsung launches Generation17 program with UNDP to nurture young generations into great leaders

Today, Samsung has announced a new initiative together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) called Generation17 to inspire actions into securing Global Goals that provides a blueprint of creating a better future for all by the year 2030.
Samsung will be providing hardware such as their Galaxy smartphones for participants to galvanize the current generation of young people into shaping the world through impactful work which some of them already made considerable strides as of today which is the 2020 cohort made up of 4 trailblazers tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our lifetimes.

First up, 30-year old Máximo Mazzocco from Argentina founded Eco House that promotes sustainable development through education, volunteering, advocacy, and environmental certification as a non-profit organization. Next, Mali’s Sadya Touré chairs Mali Musso that empowers women through education to destigmatize gender-based violence.

Representing Bangladesh, 26-year old Shomy Chowdhury is an activist that deals with water, sanitation, and hygiene issues to ensure access to these things is guaranteed through her global organization, Awareness 360 across 23 countries. Last, on the list, Zimbabwe’s Tafara Makaza study astrophysics who has also launched startups to build transportation, energy, agriculture, and education solutions.
These youths are great examples of how corporates can contribute to the development of the world and through Generation17, Samsung and UNDP are fully committed to the cause by providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and Galaxy devices to help broaden the reach of each of the young leaders’ voices and strengthen their organizations and businesses. The Global Goals app aims to increase awareness of the Goals and has raised $1 million USD in donations while showing users how they can make a difference as well.
Learn more about Generation17 here.

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