Check out what Nu Infinity founder Alex Lee thinks of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Samsung has recently interviewed Alex Lee, the founder of Nu Infinity, whose firm has been snagging awards all over the place across Malaysia going as far back as 2011. Because of his choice of daily driving a Galaxy Z Fold3 5G smartphone, the brand had a chance to talk with him.
Let’s find out what he thinks about the most successful foldable smartphone to date.

Initial Impression + Change of Mind Over the Course of Using the Device

At first, Alex met the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G at a retailer and managed to have a chance to get a hands-on trial before grabbing a purchase and taking it home. Being used to traditional Candybar-style smartphones, he was filled with curiosity and fascination as he adapts the addition of unfolding the device to gain a larger screen estate for tasks like video editing which is a heck more convenient with the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.
Most Useful Feature Sets for Work and Projects

The real helpful feature provided by the device towards Alex is the Multi-Active Window function that lets him review videos as he edits them and also, he can do it while being in a Zoom meeting to take notes on top of getting a browser opened for info searching. And that’s not all, the Dual-Camera feature lets him see his own frame while recording footage so that he never needs to pace back and forth, pushing his productivity further up the graph.
Changes in Mobile Preference

As he grows accustomed to the on-demand access to a larger screen, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is a sign of freedom and productivity that was never been relevant until now as the device ticks all the boxes of seamlessness, portability, and performance and thanks to the integration of S Pen, his work life has been optimized a lot.
General Opinion of the Galaxy Z Series Smartphones

As a general piece of opinion, Alex did like the idea and execution of the Galaxy Z series particularly the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G which has added a distinct and elegant touch to his everyday attires and style – something that is important for a designer – especially an interior expert who’s job is to follow the principle of “Form Following Function” and thanks to the device, he only need one and only one of it to be stay productive while getting some entertainment off.

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[UPDATE] Lenovo has built-in malware; check and remove now

Lenovo has recently been found out to have a malware built right into the software while assembling in the factories, as researchers found out that there’s a pre-installed software dubbed Superfish, being found in Lenovo laptops sold between September 2014 to January 2015.

Superfish is a piece of software Lenovo uses to inject ads to users, but no one likes ads and certainly not when Lenovo made a security vulnerability. This software works by intercepting all of your internet data so that Lenovo can supposedly monitor your data and gather information on it, then inject curated ads back to the user. Tough luck, Lenovo.
Lenovo said that ThinkPads are not shipped with Superfish, so you can most probably relax. They also published a list of devices affected by Superfish right here.
The big question is this : how to check if I have them, and how to remove it? Follow the simple steps below :

Visit this site to check if you are vulnerable to Superfish attacks. If it shows a negative, good! You don’t have to worry about Superfish at all!
Update your Windows Defender through Windows Update. Microsoft claimed to have barbequed the Superfish with its latest update!

If you’re a little paranoid (like me), do a clean reinstallation of Windows. That’ll even clear out all the unnecessary bloatware and Superfish down the drain!
It is best to keep your antivirus updated to keep piranhas away from your computer. Make sure they are scheduled for daily updates!
[UPDATE]
Guess who just stepped out to take action at last? Lenovo did.
Lenovo has finally issued a Superfish removal tool (which you can download here) and the days ahead are finally bright again.
Damage however has been done by Lenovo – trust is difficult to earn, but easy to lose. Keep that in mind, Lenovo.
Via : The Verge (1), (2), TweakTown

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Samsung Displays teases rollable and multi-foldable devices in illustrations

Samsung Display has a series of illustrations posted on their newsroom and it depicts how displays augment the way we interact with our devices. From phones to tablets, high refresh rate, and many more.
What’s interesting is part 21 and part 22 of the illustrations. Yes, I know that it’s just a drawing and still just a concept – but we know that rollable screens are already a thing and multi-fold devices have already been shown as concept devices. For Samsung to tease these devices in their official newsroom post, does it mean that these concept devices will make their way to the market soon?

One can certainly hope it is. From what we can see here… it’s only posted on Samsung’s Korean newsroom site. On both the illustrations, the posts have the exact same texts. The translation picked up one phrase in particular – “the Display of Things” as we are pretty much looking at screens during most of our hours awake anyway.

The other texts are embedded within the sketch, which makes translation very difficult. Still, we tried our best – thanks to Google Translate and its OCR technology. Of course, the translation is not perfect – but it does shed some light on what it’s saying. Mostly just dreaming about how these concept displays will change our lives.

These days, for end-of-semester assignments, I am writing a report on the subject of future displays. The task is always difficult, but it’s fun to imagine what the display looks like. What will the future display look like? Recently, as I use a foldable smartphone, I am greedy for a wider screen. How about a multi-folder phone that folds up and uses it like a smartphone, but when you look for more information, you open a folded hwayeon like a map. I hope that the multi-foldable display will come out as a product as soon as possible so that you can see the world you want to bet on a wider screen.

While taking a break after completing the future display assignments given by school, I suddenly came up with an idea for a portable display while looking at the ballpoint pen in front of my eyes. How comfortable would it be if it was usually rolled up in the air, so it would be easy to put it around, and then open the display when needed? It is a skill that was made just by imagination! I like simple things, so I usually carry only a minimum of belongings, but if this type of product comes out, it would be perfect for me. Fun future display l technology as you can imagine! We must prepare so that we can realize the technology by preparing hard to bet.
As for why we’re talking about it, I think that for Samsung to post these illustrations on their official newsroom website could mean that the company is ready to unveil this technology to the public.
Maybe I’m reading into it a little too much, but CES 2021 is only about a month away – and we’ll be on the edge of our seats to see what’s new.
Source: Samsung Displays (KR)

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We Are Number One But What Is It?? And Why???

I think it’s safe to say that for us memers out there, We Are Number One is clearly something that we all know about. With its increasing popularity these few weeks, We Are Number One is by far one of the most popular memes on the internet now.
I’m sure many of us are confused here…
So let’s go through the entire meme and how it actually helped Stefan Karl, who is the the actor and singer of this entire song, and who is also fighting cancer now.

A brief history
For those who don’t know what We Are Number One is all about, take a look at this brief introduction by Behind The Meme.

In short, We Are Number One is a song-based meme. Google Trends is telling us something with the term We Are Number One right now. It’s spiking at an all time high too.

It’s catchy as heck, and that’s not the first ever meme song they have created too. Lazy Town, the children’s show that casts Robbie Rotten and aired We Are Number One, had a really popular meme about 11 years ago. Yes, eleven freaking years. There’s even a remix of this meme for Limewire.

The song is simple and relatable for those who… well, pirate stuff online. It has been shared and heard by millions, and hence the millions of views on the original video. It spawned numerous memes regarding piracy at that time.

You Are A Pirate is a long-lasting meme by itself, and Google Trends seems to confirm that. You can learn about this meme’s history over at Know Your Meme.
We Are Number One but…
“We Are Number One but [insert variation description here]” is a the most common format that memers have taken up. There are a lot of variations for this meme, and a quick search on YouTube also confirms this.

As you can see from the screenshot above, even Lazy Town themselves are aware of this meme, and they’ve embraced the popularity and insanity that the song has gained. Just last week, the Stefán Karl Stefánsson, the actor of Robbie Rotten, had a live stream of him talking about the meme, announcing that the original stems are to be released to the public, and performed a live version of We Are Number One with the original cast.
That’s pretty dope!

Now keep in mind that no one actually asked Stefan to go on live stream, but it is his way of saying thanks to the community, and all the help that he got.
And I know memes are weird. Some of these random remixes can get up to a million views and beyond. For example, We Are Number One but when someone takes a step, they turn into a trumpet Mr.Skeltal has over 1 million views!
How? I have no idea, honestly. Maybe it’s the combination of multiple memes or having some nostalgia value associated with it. There’s one thing I’m very sure – the greatness of memes.
But why the heart-touching community?
Stefan Karl is actually battling cancer. Pancreatic cancer. Stefan Karl did a Reddit AMA a while back and he answered many questions that people has.
Ever since then, there has been a lot more memes popping out in YouTube from this resurgence of searches of We Are Number One. As noted in the screenshot of the search result above, most of them on MrMrMANGOHEAD. MrMrMANGOHEAD is supporting Stefan’s GoFundMe beyond what any other people has done. He has been making so many random variants of the We Are Number One meme, it’s insane!
Each of them has the link of Stefan’s GoFundMe page, and MrMrMANGOHEAD is asking hundreds of thousands of people to help Stefan fight cancer.
Now, what does that translate to?
Well, after so many videos and memes uploaded, it translates to a successful Go Fund Me campaign. They’ve raised over USD $100k for Stefan, as he can’t work for the next year.
That’s an insane amount!
Pioneers of We Are Number One meme
MrMrMANGOHEAD is not the creator of this meme, obviously. NBGMusic was the first one who made the MLG version of this song and uploaded it to SoundCloud. It was then downloaded by SilvaGunner and reuploaded to YouTube in its entirety. Flater on the other hand incorporated a tonne of outdated memes and MLG compilation montage parodies in it.
In whichever case it might be, the creators of We Are Number One created their own SoundCloud account to upload each of the audio stems of We Are Number One. Even the original idea of how We Are Number One was born is in here…

Everyone just wants Stefan to fully recover, and that might beg the question asked by many people – why even donate to Stefan? Yes, that’s a valid question. What has he done before that makes him worthy to receive such a huge donations?
Why donate to Stefan?
Many of you might dismiss it as “because of nostalgia”. Maybe that’s true – but not for me. Although I’ve seen Lazy Town on TV, I never watched any of those episodes until the memes pop out.
Anyway, if nostalgia is not your thing, then keep this in mind – Stefan Karl founded a non-profit organization called Rainbow Children to counter all the misery that school bullying has wrought upon many children. He’s genuinely trying to help educate and improve children’s lifestyle through Lazy Town, and the non-profit organization he founded is to prevent any sort of permanent mind-scarring damage.
School bullying is real. It’s a true issue that all of us need to be aware of. Stefan has helped many people, but now he needs help by all of us.
What has everyone done so far…
As we all know, the creators of Lazy Town, the composer of We Are Number One, and Stefan Karl himself are aware of this meme. No one really knew how it all came together. Original music that skyrocketed We Are Number One into the meme universe was initially uploaded on 11th September 2016. Stefan himself posted his AMA on Reddit on the 13th of October 2016.

From that time until today, the composer of the song and creators from Lazy Town agreed to release the music’s original stems of We Are Number One. Since then, it has been uploaded in a few places.
Now, we all know why they’ve agreed to upload its stem audio – to propagate the meme status into the fictitious legendary tier of memes. Just take a look at all the memes that have spawned within the day after its original audio stems have been uploaded.
12,600 videos uploaded!
Everyone wants to help Stefan fight cancer.
He’s a good man – so if you can, do give him a helping hand.
Click here to head over to his Go Fund Me page, and help him out!

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Western Digital Launches My Cloud Home; SanDisk iXpand Base & 400GB microSD Card

As the cumulative size of data around the globe grows exponentially, we need to have enough storage capacity to archive at least a good chunk of it. Home storage solutions are quite an issue – as there aren’t many options other than internal/external hard disks and the most recent addition – network attached storages. Western Digital wants to change that by bringing the My Cloud Home – a stripped down version of a NAS for those who don’t need the extra features, Sandisk iXpand Base which is an external storage-cum-charger, and a 400GB microSD card.
Let’s go through it one by one.

My Cloud Home & My Cloud Home Duo
I have to agree that a NAS is oftentimes too complex and excessive for those who just want an external storage that can be accessed everywhere without the need to bring it. I mean, it’s 2017 and the internet is pretty much everywhere, so why not access data on demand?

The My Cloud Home works similarly as a NAS like the WD DL2100 that we’ve reviewed here, but without the hassle of complicated steps to set it up and also without the excessive features like apps. Everything is controlled by the web UI or the mobile app – which makes things easier to access.
Also, you do have the features like automatically backing up pictures and videos too. The best part is that all your files are stored in your device in your home and not somewhere else. Though, that means you’ll need to have a speedy internet to host all your files.
And oh – you can even transfer files from your other external storage devices too. Card readers work fine too, apparently.

But again – the My Cloud Home only has a single hard disk. If that one hard disk fails, then all data is lost! Hence, Western Digital also offers the My Cloud Home Duo – it’s technically the same thing as the My Cloud Home but with two hard disks. The second hard disk does only one thing in particular – saves an exact copy of what’s on the first hard disk. If either one of the hard disk dies, then there’s always another backup copy always ready to serve.

My Cloud Home

RM 739.00 for 2TB
RM 839.00 for 3TB
RM 1,059.00 for 4TB
RM 1,459.00 for 6TB
RM 1,799.00 for 8TB

My Cloud Home Duo

RM 1,599.00 for 4TB
RM 1,999.00 for 6TB
RM 2,499.00 for 8TB
RM 3,459.00 for 12TB
RM 3,999.00 for 16TB
RM 4,399.00 for 20TB

SanDisk iXpand Base
This is actually an interesting product mix by SanDisk, who is now owned by Western Digital.

The iXpand Base is a charger, OTG for iPhones, and external storage – combined them all together into one single product. It sounds bizarre at first, but it’s actually a very effective mixture of two different types products.
You can charge your iPhone while backing up data – and it backs up automatically when connected, too. Knowing how horrible iPhone batteries can be, this can only mean that your data will forever be backed up at least once a day.
The SanDisk iXpand Base will be available now at Apple Premium Reseller stores, 11street, Lazada and Shopee across Malaysia with prices from RM 369.00 at 64GB, RM 529.00 at 128GB and RM 899.00 for 256GB.
400GB SanDisk Ultra microSD card
For non-iPhone users, Western Digital is launching its 400GB SanDisk Ultra microSD card, the world’s highest-capacity microSD card for use in mobile devices available in Malaysia from December 2017 onwards.

Keeping up with the demands of today’s mobile-centric lifestyle, the new SanDisk microSD card provides consumers with the freedom to capture, save and share photos, videos and apps, and enjoy offline content – all without worrying about storage limitations.
The ground-breaking 400GB SanDisk Ultra microSD card features a ten-year limited warranty and will be available in Malaysia at 11street, Lazada and Shopee starting from December 2017 with a price of RM 1,499.00. Ouch.

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Hands-on: HONOR 9X Pro uses HMS; comes to Malaysia soon

Today, we got to experience the upcoming mid-range HONOR smartphone – the HONOR 9X Pro. There are a lot of differences compared to the base model HONOR 9X – particularly the absence of Google apps on the Pro variant. That means the HONOR 9X Pro is using a more powerful chipset – the Kirin 810.
The previous HONOR smartphone that we reviewed was the HONOR 9X. While there’s generally nothing drastically wrong with that phone, we did say that it is too expensive for its price – especially with the Kirin 710F chipset, which is already more than a year old at that point.

Obviously, HONOR can’t latch only the aging Kirin 710 chipset forever – hence the HONOR 9X Pro sets the company’s first step to moving away from that chipset, and ultimately ditching Google apps.

In an attempt to compensate for the lack of Google apps, the HONOR 9X Pro has some pretty great specs for a mid-range smartphone:

6.59-inch IPS LCD display with 2340×1080 pixels in resolution
HiSilicon Kirin 810 chipset
Triple rear-facing cameras

Main camera: 48MP f/1.8
Ultra-wide angle camera: 8MP f/2.4
Depth sensor

16MP popup selfie camera
6GB RAM
256GB internal storage (expandable)
4,000mAh battery

5V 2A charger

On paper, the HONOR 9X Pro does look like a serious contender when it comes to mid-range smartphones.

However, through our brief hands-on with the HONOR 9X Pro, we (alongside with Lowyat.net) discovered the camera distortion on the main camera that is very obvious. We think that this is due to the use of unfinalized software as the HONOR 9X Pro we tested were pre-production units.
As highlighted by Lowyat.net.
Still, the HONOR 9X Pro is a beautiful phone. Sticking to HONOR’s tradition, the new 9X Pro has a striking X-pattern for its back. For us Malaysians, only the Phantom Purple color option will be available.
Currently, we do not have any information about its pricing or availability date yet. It will come soon, for sure.

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Maxis crowned the best mobile network provider in Malaysia according to Tutela report

Apparently Maxis has the highest Excellent Consistent Quality rating in Malaysia for mobile network service operators according to a survey by Tutela.
The scope of the survey covers the Southeast Asia region. Vietnam took the top spot with a rating of 71.4% while Malaysia clocks in at 64%. With over 14 million devices performing over 330 million speed tests to form this report, the sample size of this study has extensive coverage. It is also globally crowdsourced.

The Excellent Consistent Quality rating is a way of measuring how often a mobile operator provides its users with a connection that is suitable for a range of intensive use cases. Such cases include, but not limited to, 1080p video streaming, Full HD group video calls, and online gaming.
From the operator’s category, Maxis dominated across the board in Malaysia, winning overall 5 categories tested including the highest Excellent Consistent Quality in the country at 80.2% and highest median download throughput 16.0 Mbps.
Other notable findings include Telkomsel taking the 1st spot in Indonesia, a need for faster transition speed to larger 4G coverage in Vietnam, and Thailand giving out varied results depending on use cases and competing operators.

From other studies
Every research and surveys have their own set of regulations, scope, and standards on different performing categories, as well as the change in results over the course of different periods of time. Take Opensignal’s report from June 2019 to September 2019 for example. Stakes are high as Celcom barely won over Maxis by a category and the difference between this company is very close. Meanwhile, the period of research for Tetula’s report is from July 1st and December 31st, 2019. Counting in fluctuations over time, Maxis actually pulls ahead of Celcom by a considerable amount in certain sectors such as Consistent Quality Percentage.
From a user’s perspective, Maxis has better mobile internet speed but Celcom has better coverage nationwide.

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Realme 7 series announced for Malaysia; starts at RM1,299

Realme Malaysia has launched the next iteration of their mainline number series with 2 models, the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro. It had been less than 6 months since the announcement of both the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro – and now the company is releasing the successors of both those devices at an even higher price.
But first things first, let’s check out the specs list for better understanding.

Realme 7

 6.5-inch IPS LCD display

 90Hz refresh rate
1080p resolution
Top-left punch hole notch

Mediatek Helio G95 chipset
8GB RAM
128GB storage
Quadruple rear-facing cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 PDAF
Ultra-wide: 8MP f/2.3
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth sensor

16MP f/2.1 selfie camera
5,000mAh battery

30W Fast Charge

Mist Blue, Mist White
RM1,299

Realme 7 Pro

 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display

60Hz refresh rate
1080p resolution
Top left punch hole notch

Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset
8GB RAM
128GB storage
Quadruple rear-facing cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 PDAF
Ultra-wide: 8MP f/2.3
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth sensor

32MP f/2.5 selfie camera
4,500mAh battery

65W Fast Charge

Mirror Blue, Mirror Silver
RM1,499

By looking at the specs alone, the biggest highlight and difference here is the discrepancy between the display panel technology, refresh rate, and also charging speed. It’s a little weird that the Realme 7 Pro has a faster 65W charging but with Super AMOLED screen and 60Hz refresh rate.
In comparison with the previous generation of Realme 6 series of smartphones, both of them are using IPS LCD screens with a 90Hz refresh rate – which is less confusing than this generation of Realme phones.
Online Sale on Realme Shopee

Realme 7 Pro: September 29, free Realme Watch

Offline Sale at authorized dealers

Realme 7: September 26
Realme 7 Pro: October 3

Preorder bonus at Realme stores and authorized dealers

Realme 7: Neck Messager from September 24-25
Realme 7 Pro: Realme Buds Q White Edition from September 24 – October 2

You can reach the product page on Shopee directly through the link below.

Realme 7
Realme 7 Pro

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Huawei & Honor smartphones are getting EMUI 9.1/Magic UI 2.1 update

Marking and strengthening the confidence that Huawei and Honor are instilling in their customers, we now see a brand new update for its firmware, bumping it to version 9.1. Previously, EMUI and Magic UI were both at version 9.0.1. After Trump’s banhammer, customers were frantic and it’s good to see that EMUI 9.1 and Magic UI 2.1 update just popped out without expectations or teasers from the company.
Before that, Magic UI 2.1 is essentially the same as EMUI 9.1 in its core but has a few minor tweaks and changes.

The new EMUI 9.1 and Magic UI 2.1 brings a new file system to the table which they name it to be EROFS, promising 20% higher random read performance and with GPU Turbo 3.0 built in.
The Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X also now has “moon mode” for you take pictures of the moon.
Both Huawei and Honor has sent out press releases of devices getting the EMUI 9.1 and Magic UI 2.1 firmware updates, hence we are aggregating them into one list:

Huawei

Available now

Mate 20
Mate 20 Pro
Mate 20 X
Porsche Design Mate 20 RS

June

On 12th June

Nova 3e
Y9 2018

On 27th June

Mate 20
Mate 20 Pro
Mate 20 X
Mate 20 RS Porsche Design

July

P20
P20 Pro
Nova 3
Nova 3i
Nova 4
Nova 4e
Mate 10
Mate 10 Pro
Mate 10 RS Porsche Design
Mate 9
Mate 9 Pro
Mate 9 RS Porsche Design
Y9 2019
Y6 Pro 2019
Y5 2019

August

Mate RS Porsche Design
P10
P10 Plus

As for Honor smartphones, we got confirmation from Honor Malaysia that the EMUI 9.1 and Magic UI 2.1 updates are coming for these smartphones soon:

HONOR 7X
View 10
8X
10 Lite
20 Lite
Play
10
8 Pro
9 Lite
View20 (available now!)

For those who are using any of these Huawei or Honor smartphones, you can head on over to Settings > System > Software update > CHECK FOR UPDATES and see if you can get the update for EMUI 9.1 or Magic UI 2.1.
We will continue to update this page when we have more information regarding the release dates.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 is happening this 26th July; register now to get RM400 e-voucher

Samsung just announced that the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event for the foldables is happening this 26th July 2023. We’re expecting a slew of new devices, ranging from both the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, and also the tablets too as they’re due for an update.

Samsung is updating their tagline and asking telling us to “Join the flip side” and honestly speaking, I’m more on the Fold side but that’s just wordplay at this point.

The upcoming unpacked event will be the very first to be hosted in the company’s home country of South Korea. It’s a good way to shake things up too.
Of course, you can register you interest for the upcoming devices and get up to RM400 of e-vouchers. Head over to www.samsung.com/my/unpacked/ to do so right now!
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will be happening this 26th July at 7pm Malaysian time – and we’ll be watching that for sure.
Some of you might be saying that foldables are still not ready for the mass market yet – but I disagree. I have used the Galaxy Z Fold4 since the day it was launched, and here are my thoughts about the entire process.

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Garmin announced the Garmin Run Asia Series 2022 Marathon in Malaysia

Garmin Malaysia has recently revealed the highly-anticipated Garmin Run Asia Series 2022 Marathon, which will take place on 11 September at Dataran Kehakiman Putrajaya.

The Garmin Run Asia Series 2022 marathon is available to applicants from 5 years old and above, ranging from 5km to 42km categories. They are categorized according to age groups, gender, and local/international runners with respective entitlements and cash prizes.
There’s also a virtual marathon in which runners can run anytime and anywhere from 1st September until the end of the month. However, they must finish their 5km to 10 km race in one go.
You can refer to the following image about the registration fees for both local and international participants:
To commemorate the announcement of the marathon, the brand has also introduced a grand lucky draw and an additional bi-weekly lucky draw.
Participants can stand a chance to be a lucky winner to receive a full year’s sponsorship of Garmin products simply by signing up for the Run Asia Series 2022 Malaysia marathon. The winner will be chosen via a lucky draw during the event day, where runners needed to present their race bib during the announcement.
As for the bi-weekly lucky draw, interested individuals can participate via Garmin Malaysia’s official Facebook page by simply liking and sharing the posts, then comment explaining why they would like to be part of the marathon and tag three friends.
Kindly refer to Garmin Malaysia’s official Facebook page or the event page for more information and latest updates.

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More photos of the iPhone 5C emerges

Apple is expected to actually launch two different models of iPhones in the upcoming announcement, as it is already heavily rumoured, but now with more pictures.

Claimed to be the iPhone 5C – the iPhone 5S’s little brother – it will come with multiple colours. Engadget ripped a few photos from the Chinese site which reportedly got requested for a takedown.
The phone is now with no expectations of the hardware of software in any way, but the one thing we can confirm now is that the metal rim is now plastic. You also have a few colours to choose from the multi-coloured rim, ranging from yellow, pink and blue (as shown in the picture).
It definitely looks slimmer than before, but other than that it appears to be exactly the same.

With Apple being Apple themselves, such secrets are never fully leaked until the day of announcement itself. September is the month and we’re all awaiting to see the real thing. The price is still unpredictable as for now.
Via : Engadget

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Bigo Pasar Malam brings the night market experience to your house on July 30

Live stream platform Bigo Live is calling all Malaysians to experience back the hustle-bustle culture of the night markets via the Bigo Pasar Malam online marketplace broadcast.

The unique and breathtaking pasar malam culture of Malaysia has essentially been wiped off ever since the pandemic became worse over time and to honor the spirit of #KitaJagaKita, online shopping is just one of the easiest ways to keep oneself safe from the virus while keeping necessities stockpiled. The next Bigo Pasar Malam event will start at 8 p.m. sharp on July 30 with items ranging from clothing, snacks, gadgets, accessories,
homeware, as well as cosmetics and skin care offered by more than 50 broadcasters from the platform itself.
Of course, users are going to find stuff with great deals via special combo, value packs, free postage, complimentary gifts, and more during the event. The sale also strives to expand the merchant’s business with greater exposure and extra income to cope and survive through the pandemic.
To walk the virtual streets of Bigo Pasar Malam, simply get the Bigo Live app via the App Store or Play Store.

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12th Gen Intel Core mobile processors revealed for ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 and Expertbook B5 series

When all the spotlights shine on the gaming side of things for revealing how much computing power there is during CES 2022, ASUS is also bringing those chips for the non-gaming departments, namely the Chromebook and Expertbook lineup.
Despite its bland appearance, the 2022 ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 has become more powerful thanks to up to the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 mobile processor and Iris Xe Graphics powering the machine for taking all the modern work, education, and entertainment tasks – one of the best non-Windows home machines ever. The internal 16GB RAM and dual-band Intel Wi-Fi 6E coupled with ASUS WiFi Master for Chrome OS is capable of delivering excellent connectivity across multiple environments. The machine is also suitable for industrial deployment thanks to extra customization options through Chrome Enterprise, Chrome Education Upgrade, and Intel vPro platform.

Aside from the 360-degree hinge, the Chromebook Flip CX5 provides a decent audio and video experience through the Harman Kardon-certified speakers on top of the FHD webcam which eliminates all the pesky 720p blurry lens for meeting actual modern video conferencing standards.

Going into actual industrial use cases, the new ASUS Expertbook B5 series is also part of the lucky ones announced for an early hardware refresh for both the traditional clamshell and 360-degree convertible form factors. The most obvious one to notice is the expanded screen at 14-inch compared to the 13-inch from last year. Still maintaining the precision-crafted yet minimalist chassis made from pure magnesium-aluminum alloy, the Intel Core i7 CPU with Iris Xe graphics delivers great computing power without compromising in the form factor and cooling system, and adding a maximum of 48GB RAM can be chosen as well.
Business-focused devices also require many extra features to make them as reliable and long-lasting as possible so the new Expertbook B5 series got optimized across the board with now better battery life, security protection, and user privacy alongside some of the signature features like fingerprint sensor, TPM 2.0 chip, ASUS NumberPad, dual SSD RAID support and more, all the while still adhering to the MIL-STD-810H durability standard.
Availability
As OEM partners prepare to ship their devices across the globe in the following months, an exact date for Malaysia’s release is still not yet known as of now.

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Celebrate 10.10 with Roborock’s sale of the month for October 2022

Roborock Malaysia’s monthly sales return to October 10 which is next Monday offers several models of robot vacuum and vacuum sticks for sale.

If you’re wondering why it seems familiar, then yes it is the same items for August and September (more or less the same). With this trend, it seems like Roborock is doing a regular “Sales of the Month” type of thing and you can snatch some of that goodie as long as you follow the X Month X Day format.

Model

Promo Price

Roborock G10

RM3,699

Roborock Q7 Max+

RM2,699

Roborock Q7 Max

RM1,899

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra

RM5,099

Roborock S7 MaxV

RM3,099

Roborock S7

RM2,099

Roborock S7+

RM3,899

Roborock Dyad

RM1,899

Roborock Ultra Dock

RM2,099

Roborock Onyx Dock

RM2,099

Roborock S6 MaxV

RM1,999

Roborock S6 Pure

RM1,599

Roborock H7

RM1,499

The sale campaign runs exclusively on Roborock’s Shopee page.

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ASUS ROG Masters Happening 12-13th November 2016

It’s the latest eSports event here in Malaysia and we’re happy to tell you that it will be happening next weekend on the 12th and 13th November 2016!
We’ve previously talked and introduced about it here, and then reported on the live streaming events that for qualifying rounds here. After many months, the ASUS ROG Masters finals have arrived!

Come and join us as we witness the exciting match between highly competitive teams in both CS:GO and Dota 2. Check out the list of teams that will be competing at KLCC next weekend here!
If you think that’s it, then think again. ASUS ROG Masters invited CS:GO team Taiwan Z and Dota 2 teams FNATIC and Team Secret (my fav) too! Maybe you’ll get to take a picture or two with your favourite team 😉
Details for this event (open for public):

Playoffs November 12-13 (free entry)
Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC)

Also, here’s a list of shoutcasters that will be there.
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Before I end this – we’ll have to thank both ASUS ROG Masters and E-Sukan Malaysia for making this entire event possible. Without  them, we wouldn’t be able to even meet our favourite eSports team!

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[Infographic] Achieve maximum style points with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 5G

I’m sure some of the old readers here are from the great era of flip phones. The style points back then are just spot on. I’m not sure whether this is the renaissance Samsung is trying to bring back via the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip portfolio, but at least the devices are doing a great job so let’s find out what’s new in the Galaxy Z Flip4 5G.

The core idea of the device still doesn’t change as it basically just a candy bar-style smartphone that can be folded vertically to make it twice as compact. With multiple colors and accessories to keep the customization game going, the Galaxy Z Flip4 5G is made for those who just want a little bit more extra style points without deviating from the conventional smartphone experience.
But of course, there are some nice features to make it unique as well. For one, the FlexCam is what allows the device to take pictures at an angle not achievable by standard means. And on top of that, upgraded hardware means better overall performance for daily driving.
The best thing to mention is the large feature expansion given to the cover screen as you may now check notifications and reply on the spot, not to mention getting to the quick settings panel in an instant. Heck, you can even control all your smart home appliances via the SmartThings app.

To touch on the unique personalization thing, the Bespoke Edition aimed just for that provides a lot more colors and pairings are non-existent by default – you can pick whatever 2 colors you like and match them as you desire. And the Bespoke Edition Galaxy Z Flip4 5G is available on launch.
Take a look at our hands-on video to find out more about the device.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 5G is now available for preorder on Samsung’s official website.

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Samsung Galaxy M62 will go on sale for RM1,599 only at March 3, exclusively on Lazada

Today, Samsung has revealed the latest addition to the mid-range lineup of smartphones, the Galaxy M62 that will be launched exclusively online.
This device stands out from the rest due to its highlighted battery capacity as the main selling point, powering decent hardware to make sure users get the most bang out of their bucks and drive their daily use without requiring a daily charge, whether it be gaming or productivity tasks.

You’ll understand once you’ve checked out the specs down below.

6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ Infinity-O screen
Exynos 9825 chipset
8GB RAM
256GB storage, expandable up to 1TB
Quad rear-facing cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 12MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

Selfie camera: 32MP f/2.2
7,000mAh battery

USB Type-C 25W Wired Charging
Reverse Charging

Headphone Jack
Black, Blue Color

With great storage, processing power, quad-camera setup, and most importantly, the monstrous battery capacity combined all together with the software, I said this is one of the best candidates suitable to experience the Samsung ecosystem in the mid-range market. The software’s animation and snappiness are way better than others and allow you to work through your stuff without too much hassle (Click Here to find out more about Samsung One UI). No 5G? No problem. You don’t need it right now anyway.
Price and Huge Promotion on March 3
Originally priced at RM1,999, the Samsung Galaxy M62 will get a whopping RM400 discount ONLY tomorrow, March 3 exclusively on Lazada with very limited stocks. If the phone itself didn’t fully convince you to get one, I’m sure this price slash will cover up the rest of the expectation. So bookmark this page and get ready to be the owner of a phone of lasting battery for all-day entertainment.

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Samsung is gearing up for the Galaxy S21 unveiling with multiple teasers

We’re seeing a lot of teasers from Samsung for the upcoming Galaxy S21 series of smartphones. Given that there are already so many leaks floating around the internet, Samsung confirmed some of the main highlights of the Galaxy S21 series of smartphones.
Particularly – the camera design. It’s a distinct design that we saw floating around the internet a few times before, and thanks to Samsung’s teaser – we know that the distinct camera cutout design is seemingly confirmed.

Then, with a slew of teasers in short video format, seems to highlight the focus on AR. The first AR teaser is this:

And when we tried it out ourselves, it superimposed a semi-transparent hazy cube with a countdown timer to 14th January 2021, where the next Galaxy will be unveiled. I also tried the AR cube myself – and here’s the result.

Then for the next teaser, we have this. It looks like a bunch of dots that resemble how a LiDAR sensor sees the world. Perhaps it is to capture objects and translate them into VR or AR?

And when we head into the http://samsung.com/my/unpacked website to register our interest, we found out that there is a question asking us what we’d like to see in the next Galaxy and there are 6 options.

We have the usual camera, battery life, performance, all of those – but we also have an “enhanced virtual reality experience” which gives even more possibility that Samsung is indeed working on AR/VR on the next Galaxy S21. Perhaps like a LiDAR or 3D TOF sensor to capture 3D objects properly this time? Also, perhaps the Galaxy Gear VR headset is making a comeback?
Anyway – for us Malaysians – remember to stay tuned to the Galaxy S21 announcement which will be happening on the 14th January 2021 at 11pm (GMT+8). Register now at samsung.com/my/unpacked

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Comes To Malaysia; Price Starts RM1,199

For those who watched the entire Galaxy Note9 Unpacked live stream online, then you’ve come across the one product that was shown too – the new Samsung Galaxy Watch. If you’ve been eyeing on a new piece smartwatch, then you’re in luck – the Galaxy Watch is arriving to Malaysia soon.
Samsung has had a reputable history of helping people achieve the most that they can in their everyday lives through a wide range of innovative choices. The Galaxy Watch is the latest device in Malaysia to do exactly that. With it, users can now accomplish more during their busy lives – and still look and feel good throughout the day. The Galaxy Watch is not only a more powerful and long-lasting wrist assistant that is equipped with new stress and sleep monitoring capabilities, it is also available with a more robust line-up to suit a person’s individual style through three new watch colours in Silver, Midnight Black, and Rose Gold along with interchangeable straps.
– Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics
The new Galaxy Watch now also has a new stress management tracker, because stress affects your health as well. It can automatically detect high levels of stress and offers breathing exercises to help keep users centered and focused. In addition, a new advanced sleep tracker monitors all levels of sleep, including REM cycles, to help users adjust sleeping habits and get the rest they need to take on their day.

The Galaxy Watch also acts as a fitness tracker as it helps users achieve other health and wellness goals. It now has 21 more indoor exercises, tracking a total of 39 workouts.

Nutrition plays a large role in health as well, hence the new Galaxy Watch makes it easier to track your calorie intake and offer personalized alerts. You can actually use Bixby Vision via your Galaxy device to track your meals. Just take a picture of each meal and it’ll instantly log nutritional information in Samsung Health and on Galaxy Watch for better calorie management. Remember to post that pic to Instagram and Facebook as well.
Other than being a device for health, the Galaxy Watch is still… a watch. That’s why it comes in two sizes and a few colors. You can get it in a silver, 46mm version or a 42mm option in black or rose gold.
Then, you can even customize the watchface and swap the straps – including options from Braloba, a manufacturer of high quality watch straps.

The new Galaxy Watch also features analog watch ticks for watch faces with hour and second hand, hourly chimes, and a depth effect that casts shadows defining every detail on the watch face for a traditional look and feel. It is even rated for water resistance with a pressure of 5 ATM, and covered by Corning Gorilla Glass DX+.
Samsung also made it easy to control music as the Galaxy Watch can use Spotify even when offline and when your phone is not around.
Galaxy Watch will be available starting 5th October 2018 in Malaysia and Samsung Malaysia Electronics has a limited-time pre-order promotion from 1st to 4th October 2018 exclusively on Samsung E-Store.
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch in 46mm and two 42mm sizes.
Get a 46mm Galaxy Watch and you’ll get a free strap worth RM109 with the color choice of Brown or Navy Blue. As for those who are getting the 42mm Galaxy Watch, you’ll receive a strap in Tan colour for Midnight Black watch face and Phonebox colour for Rose Gold watch face.

As for the prices of the Galaxy Watch, take a look down below.

Model
Size
Watch Face Colour
RRP (RM)

Galaxy Watch
46mm
Silver
RM1,299

42mm

Midnight Black
Rose Gold

RM1,199

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Review – AMD Ryzen 3 1200: Value For Money?

We’ve heard the news since March of 2017. AMD is back in the game with their new lineup of Ryzen processors. The Ryzen 3 is the last in the series to be announced, with the Ryzen 3 1200 being the cheapest among the entire family. Priced at only RM519, how well does the Ryzen 3 1200 actually perform?
Unboxing
There’s really nothing much to see in terms of unboxing here. The box houses the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler and also the processor itself, together with a case sticker. Nothing out of the ordinary here, actually.

One thing I did realize from the get go is that the Wraith Stealth cooler actually has a familiar fan blade design. It’s actually using Cooler Master’s Silencio series of fans’ blade design. Though, there are users that got a different fan instead of Cooler Master’s Silencio fans.

My minor gripe here is that the fan isn’t rotated by 90°, and hence the stock cooler will be on its sides when mounted.
Test bench setup
The hardware used here is provided to us with a mix of some other hardware that we have. We also used a personal Intel-based rig with comparable specs to get an idea of how well the Ryzen 3 1200 actually performs.

Test hardware configuration

CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-U12S

CPU
AMD Ryzen 3 1200

GPU
ASUS GeForce GTX 750

Motherboard
MSI B350 Tomahawk

Memory
GeIL EVO X DDR4 16GB 3200MHz

Primary Hard Drive
PenDrive M.2 SATA III SSD

Power Supply
AcBel iPower 90m 600W

Fans
Noctua NF-F12

Performance
Let’s take a look at the benchmarks of the Ryzen 3 1200 compared to the Intel Core i5-6400. Both are quad-core processors which can tell if it’s worth it to migrate to the AMD’s cheapest Ryzen processor at all.
Single-threaded performance
When it comes to single-core performance, the Ryzen 3 1200 is pretty disappointing. Core for clock, the Ryzen 3 1200 is definitely not up to par compared with the Intel Core i5-6400. Even with a 3.1GHz base clock and a 3.4GHz boost clock, the Ryzen 3 1200’s instructions per clock is not up to par.
We also put in the overclocked Ryzen 3 1200 benchmark results into the mix as a comparison. From what we can see here, the overclocked Ryzen 3 1200 is definitely ahead of the Intel i5-6400, but falls behind if not overclocked.
Take a look at these graphs comparing the single-threaded performance of both the processors.
Higher is better.
Higher is better.
Lower is better.
Multi-threaded performance
When it comes to multi-core performance tests, the Ryzen 3 1200 is trading blows with the Intel i5-6400. This is because the IPC of the Ryzen series is still inferior compared to the Intel counterparts. Intel’s architecture is actually performing exceptionally well when it comes to pi calculations.
The results below show the differences between the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and the Intel i5-6400. We threw in the overclocked benchmark results to see how far we can actually push the Ryzen 3 1200.
Higher is better.
Higher is better.
Lower is better.
Lower is better.
Other benchmarks
As for other benchmarks, the Ryzen 3 1200 is actually pretty disappointing in this region. We did 2 benchmarks – HWBOT x265 and Handbrake for encoding. As a content creator myself, I regard this as a pretty important parameter for me while choosing a CPU.
The two graphs below pretty much sum up the disappointment in Ryzen 3 1200’s performance. The FPS count in HWBOT x265 is low, even when overclocked is barely reaching the Intel i5-6400’s performance. However, when it comes to Handbrake, the Ryzen 3 1200 manages to step ahead of the Intel i5-6400 – but not by much. Remember, there’s something called SkyOC which you can actually push it 4.0GHz to 4.2GHz with a beefy cooler. We used a Noctua NH-D15, by the way.
Higher is better.
1080p 1GB MOV file to 1080p30 MKV high quality. Lower is better.
Overclocking
I find it quite unrewarding when it comes to overclocking. Pairing up with the MSI B350 Tomahawk, the overclocking is pretty much capped at 3.80GHz at 1.38V. Increasing the voltage to 1.4V while boosting it up to 3.85GHz is unbootable, and yet the DRAM frequency is kept at 2133MHz.
Again, it might be due to the MSI B350 Tomahawk motherboard’s limitations. However, the memory overclocking is pretty good as the GeIL EVO X that we’ve used here actually has an XMP profile to boost it up to 3200MHz at 1T command rate. Though, the SOC voltage will have to be boosted up to 1.15V and the DRAM voltage is boosted up to 1.4V to have a successful boot.
Wrapping up the Ryzen 3 1200 review
To be honest, I’m pretty disappointed with the overclocking potential with the setup we have here. Even overclocking the CPU alone, it can’t match the performance of an Intel i5-6400 in stock clocks. Even when it’s overclocked, it still trades blows with their Intel counterpart. Both are true quad-cores, too.

Priced at only RM519, is the Ryzen 3 1200 a good upgrade for you? It depends, really. A brand new Intel i5-8400 costs about RM800 – and Intel’s motherboards aren’t exactly cheap as well.
AMD has a clear offering for their customers – you get a quad-core on the cheap, and motherboards are cheap too. They’re made to overclock, as B350 chipset of boards are capable of doing so, and costs lower than Intel’s motherboards in general, too. However, B350 boards are limited options to tweak the BIOS. Also, RAM compatibility and overclocking is still an issue. And again, silicon lottery is at play, too.

Pros

Great price
Cheaper motherboards

Cons

Overclocking is underwhelming
RAM compatibility issues

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Vivo V19 renders teased, SIRIM verification passed, reveal coming soon?

The V series from Vivo seems to be getting a new model, as previously teased by Vivo Malaysia. Alongside verified data from SIRIM, it is undoubtedly the Vivo V19. Color-wise, it is expected to continue previous release’s lineup, with possible new options to spice up the market.

There are also SIRIM records that Vivo has submitted and approved by the institute. With this, the device will be revealed sooner or later, in accordance with Vivo Malaysia’s schedule. Further announcements will follow up when more info is available. It might get revealed first hand on social media though, so be sure to Like Vivo Malaysia on Facebook to catch up with their latest updates.

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Xbox One Launching With Some Hiccups

In recent light of the new Sony’s PS4 console launch, there have been reports of Blue Light Of Death which believed been caused by faulty HDMI ports says Sony.

Now, after 24 hours of the Xbox One launch, many consumers started to report that their BluRay player is making noises as they insert their brand new Blu Ray discs. Here is a compilation of those videos. Describing that the sound is like the Xbox is shredding their BluRay discs. Adding to that, those are affected won’t be able to successfully launch their game as the error message pops up saying that the disc cannot be read.

Hopefully, by my theory, these affected consoles are the result of improper motor calibration which can be corrected by applying some firmware update to reflash the BluRay player’s firmware and correct their motor. My best guest is that the motor is pulling the discs too much that even after the disc was inserted fully, the motor keeps pulling the disc thus making the shredding noise.
Exactly now many percentage of consoles affected by this is still undetermined.

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ASUS RP-AC68U router now available

ASUS is looking to stir up the networking market here with a beautiful piece of furniture called the RP-AC68U. It complies with the AC1900 standard, and has a slew of ports!
The RP-AC68U comes with a black colour body with red accents that actually glows. The design itself matches with ASUS’s very own RoG theme, as they’re really fond of red and black colour.

The RP-AC68U comes equipped with a dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi for all the speeds you need, has a single USB 3.0 port for data transfers or even downloads handled by the router itself, so you won’t need to have any computers running just to download something overnight.

It also comes with 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for all that speed, a WPS button for ease of connectivity, a power jack and the power button itself.
What I can see is a problem for me is the 2.4GHz and 5GHz indicator lights being shown towards the back instead of the front. The USB 3.0 port should also be moved in front for easy access, as I think function should always come before form.
But I digress, the RP-AC68U is available now for RM859, inclusive of GST!

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[UPDATED] iPhone 6's iBend is a serious issue

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus got a very huge success that had never been experienced before – 10 million units sold over the weekend. That’s a feat that no other companies can pull off. It might be due to the fact that Apple is finally enlarging the screen to be offered in two flavours, 4.7-inch and another 5.5-inch version.

So here’s where things go bad. Supposedly, the iPhone’s build quality is top-notch. However not in this case. It seems like Apple pushed out a large device without much consideration on how the build quality will be.
Over the night, there had been a lot of reports that the iPhone 6 Plus getting bent ridiculously by just putting the phone into your pant’s pocket, even on the front pockets, which isn’t bent as much as the pockets at the back. Many people have verified this and yes, there are many people out there who found their brand-new iPhone 6 Plus already bent.
This isn’t the first time that Apple’s iPhone has suffered such a disaster, as the previous iterations of iPhone are also bent and yet again at the same area – the SIM card tray area, which is presumably the weakest point.
Here Unbox Therapy testing how durable the iPhone 6 Plus is, by doing a bend test. Also, in the second video, it is noted that while attempting to bend the iPhone 6 Plus back to the original flatness will cause the screen to crack, making it unusable. Good job Apple!

Similarly, Unbox Therapy did another video where they bend another 5.5-inch screen device with the similar form factor – the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Surprising results! I’ve always been saying that the build quality of Samsung devices are definitely cheap and mostly ugly (especially the fake plastic leather texture) but they proved their point – durability by putting the phone in your pocket shows absolutely no significant permanent bends. It does flex quite greatly while attempting to bend with extreme force, but it went back to its original shape instantly when there is no force applied.
Who’s to blame? Apple or the user? I have absolutely no idea. Over at MacRumors where I first found out about this, the forum users were infuriated by the fact that an iPhone can bend like this. Then, users started to blame skinny jeans as they can’t fit such a big phone into their pockets without bending. It’s ridiculous – yet funny!
Will Apple recall all the iPhone 6 Plus to fix this problem? I don’t think so, they’ll probably just say “you’re putting it wrong” or “you’re sitting it wrong” or something along that line.
Stay tuned for further news on this!
UPDATE : Unbox Therapy has now posted the final and last video in this trilogy – this time with the iPhone 6,  HTC One M8, the new Moto X, and the Nokia Lumia 1020

I’m not surprised by the fact that iPhone 6 can’t bend as much as the iPhone 6 Plus. The One M8 is also expected not to bend, as the construction of it has the shape of a saddle, and it’s a phenomenon exploited by building constructions. The Moto X was a total surprise, as Motorola’s latest and greatest is actually tough as rock, and the Lumia 1020 is well… a Nokia!
Source : MacRumors

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Xiaomi Malaysia joins Lazada Mid-Year Festival Sale

Xiaomi is forever pushing for online sales since its inception and it’s no surprise that Xiaomi is also joining the Lazada Mid-Year Festival sale. Only on this Friday, 12th July, you can get great deals over at Xiaomi Malaysia’s official Lazada store.
Some of the products included in this sale are the Mi MIX 2S, Redmi Note 7 with LazadaCare Plus and Mi Band 3. These items are in the flash sales category and wow the Mi Mix 2S is nearly half the price!

Product Name
Flash sale price (RM)
RRP (RM)

Mi MIX 2S
999
1799

Redmi Note 7 with LazadaCare Plus
799
–

Mi Band 3
99
129

From 12am to 11:59:59pm of 12th July, you can get these Xiaomi products at discounted prices or with free gifts as well. Best of all, the Mi 9 now comes with Xiaomi’s proprietary 20W wireless charger!

Product Name
Sale price (RM)
RRP (RM)

Mi 9T with LazadaCare Plus
1199
–

Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
999
1199

Mi 9, 6GB+64GB / 6GB+128GB
Free gift: Mi Wireless Fast Charger(20W)
1699 / 1999
–

Mi Dash Cam
199
249

10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2S
49
79

Mi Action Camera 4K
399
509

Remember that if you want some great deals this 12th July, follow Xiaomi Malaysia’s official Lazada store by clicking here.

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Free Laser Engraving Offered For OPPO R9s & R9s Plus

Our smartphones are mostly a fashion statement these days. Many of us choose smartphones based on its physical aesthetics, and maybe even its colors. Companies like dbrand strive because of this very idea – customization of looks. OPPO has a better idea – they’re offering free engraving service when you order both the OPPO R9s and R9s Plus.
Also, remember that the OPPO R9s Black Edition is also available for laser engraving. Also, OPPO is donating all of the profits made to orphanages – so you’re really doing a good job by buying the OPPO R9s and R9s Plus!

Here are the details on how to get your brand new OPPO R9s and R9s Plus laser engraved. Be sure to act quick as this offer only last till 28th June 2017!
First, you have to order a brand new OPPO R9s and R9s Plus. This laser engraving service is available in all colors for both R9s and R9s Plus, so no worries on that. However, the laser engraving is only available if you purchase your R9s and R9s Plus from these e-commerce sites:

OPPO Official Online Store

R9s – https://goo.gl/xHHptY
R9s Plus – https://goo.gl/oNCKqO

Lazada

R9s – https://goo.gl/qpkkCx
R9s Plus – https://goo.gl/KLYTZ9

11Street

R9s – https://goo.gl/w3pRS8
R9s Plus – https://goo.gl/8hREMV

Shopee

R9s – https://goo.gl/hpGGq1
R9s Plus – https://goo.gl/MciSQu

Then comes the free laser engraving part – how can you customize it? It’s pretty simple, actually – and OPPO is offering quite a lot of freedom.
First things first – choose your font.
Step 1: Choose your font.
Then, choose your font size.
Step 2: Choose your desired font size.
Once you’ve done that, choose the placement of your personalized message – either at the center, or the bottom. Also, you can choose up to 15 English characters or up to 8 Chinese characters.
Step 3: Choose the placement of your personalized message.
After that, you have to fill in fill in all of those details into the column of special delivery instruction during the checkout process.
Step 4: Fill in the details!
If you’re not ordering from OPPO’s own e-commerce site, then you’ll have to send an email to OPPO with these details:
Remember to fill in all your details!
That’s it – you’re done! Now sit back and relax while you wait for your beautiful OPPO R9s and R9s Plus arrive to your doorstep with that special personalized message of yours. <3

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HyperX Now the Official Gaming Headset Partner of the Dallas Mavericks and the future Dallas NBA 2K League team

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, announced the official gaming headset sponsorship of the Dallas Mavericks and the future Dallas NBA 2K League team. With the inaugural NBA 2K draft and season to begin in spring of 2018, HyperX will co-develop a series of interactive activities with the Mavericks, spreading the fun-loving HyperX spirit from American Airlines Center to basketball fans around the world.
The Dallas 2K League team will announce the team’s identity with other NBA 2K teams later this winter. To compete with the elites in the upcoming season, the team will be using HyperX gaming headsets, including the new Cloud Alpha gaming headset, to practice and play. The signature comfort and incredible sound quality of the headsets will also assure the team enjoying their favorite music and movies at leisure. Whether you are a gamer or a professional athlete, you are part of the HyperX family.”

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[Exclusive] ASUS MeMO Pad with full HD display leaks, shows new features

Back during Computex, ASUS announced many devices and the MeMO Pad Smart 10’s elder brother – the full HD version (1920×1080 resolution display) was shown, but then no one really got a closer look or even feel of the tablet, except for telephoto lenses.

Sources told us that this device is actually the ME302KL. The hardware used are not finalized yet, but the source confirmed some of them which are :

Full HD (1920×1080 resolution) screen (hence the name)
Runs on a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) at 1.7GHz
5.07Ah lithium-ion battery
Has speakers like the ME301T

It’s interesting to note that this device also has a much better build quality than its Tegra 3 brother, the ME301T. The MeMO Pad FHD runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and ASUS tweaked it to a whole new level. You now have multi-homescreen to suit where you are and what you are doing. There’s also a new feature for apps to overlay the current app for your multi-tasking needs, a la the Paranoid Android’s HALO, though only for certain apps.

With also a few tweaks to the interface, Google Now’s shortcut – the one where you hold and drag the Home button up – is revamped to have a multi-selection style. The notification bar is also no longer at the bottom, and has a scrollable quick settings panel a la the Samsung notification bar.

The source also included pictures of the upcoming tablet’s app drawer, with we notice that there are a few other apps that are included since the release of the ME301T, noticeably the ASUS Artist, ASUS Splendid and MyDictionary.

The other thing that the source told – but without sample – is the picture quality of images taken by the rear camera. It is said that with reference to the ME301T, the ME302KL has a much better camera in lower light conditions, and also less noise.
Then again, this is a very early leak from the source, and nothing is really confirmed until nearing the release date itself. As of now, the release date and the price is not announced yet.

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OnePlus announced partnership with JBL

As many flagship devices today has premium audio brands to provide them some tweaks to gain the upper hand, OnePlus seeks to also give you that experience with their new partnership with JBL. We all know how well renowned JBL is in the world of audio, and maybe OnePlus’s step this time really does bring out the magic in them.

OnePlus’s partnership with JBL brings an exclusive pair of in-ear monitors called the JBL E1+, which is available only in red, which OnePlus says it’s the “brilliant OnePlus red to complement the Sandstone Black back cover“. It does have the three in-line button controls with a OnePlus logo on it.
The specs for this JBL E1+ is as below.

Driver : 9mm
Freq: 10 – 22kHz
Impedance: 32 ohms
Maximum SPL: 105dB @ 5mW
Rated power input: 5mW
Connections: 3.5mm jack
Cable length: 1.2m
Weight: .01KG

They even prepared a video – so check it out here.

The JBL E1+ will be available in October, though no exact dates are told and we are always near halfway through October. As for the price however, OnePlus has the product page up on their website and it costs a whopping $39.99 (approx. RM130).
Are you going to get one when it comes out? Or a better question will be are you willing to pay for the shipping fees?
Source : OnePlus Blog

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Review – PICO 4 VR headset: Better than the Quest 2?

Last year, I bought the Oculus Quest 2 to try out VR. I didn’t like the experience. Then earlier this year, The word “Meta” and “metaverse” had been so overused no thanks to Mark Zuckerberg. I eventually sold that Quest 2 as it left a bad taste in my mouth when it comes to VR.
Of course, Meta is not the only player in the VR industry – and what we have today is the PICO 4 VR headset. I’ve been using this for so long that I nearly forgot to make a video about it because I love this headset so much.

Let me tell you about how I manage to love VR once again because of the PICO 4.

Let’s speedrun through the unboxing first. The PICO 4 comes with a set of standard stuff that we expect – the headset itself, the two controllers, straps for each controller to tie it to our hands, a charger, cable, and also two more accessories that you can choose to use or not – and those are the spacer and also the nose piece. We’ll get more into these later.

After you dig out everything, I advise you not to throw away the box because I highly suggest reusing the box as a storage box. It can provide proper protection for your VR headset and it protects them from scratching the lens and prevent any sort of light – especially sunlight – from entering the lens.

Okay, now, we’ll talk about the headset. I’ll have to say, this headset is sleek and rather lightweight yet comfortable to wear. There is soft padding around the perimeter of the eyes which can be taken out and washed, and the back has a large piece of slightly harder cushion wrapped in PU leather.

As for how you should wear the headset is to rotate the strap upwards first, then put the headset to your eyes and make sure you are able to see properly, then pull the strap down and start turning the knob until it sits comfortably on your head. As for the top strap, it acts as a counterbalance so make sure it is snug. Make sure nothing is overtightened or you will have a bad time.

Back to the spacer piece. This is for those who are wearing prescription glasses and want to use the VR headset too. However, I adjust you be careful since the frame of your glasses might scratch the VR lens even with the spacer installed.

Then, the nose piece. I am really glad that PICO included this inside the box because if you’re like me, wearing a VR headset means there will be light leaking up to the lens. So, this nose piece blocks that light to provide a better experience.

What I really don’t like is the black super glossy plastic at the front. This will definitely scratch easily if you’re not careful – but you can just reuse the protective sticker from the factory to protect it.

The bottom of the headset has two microphones and one vent that goes all the way through to the top. Obviously, this is for cooling and there is actually a fan inside to keep air circulating.

As for the remote control, it is fairly standard in terms of design. It feels rather ergonomic and all A/B/X/Y buttons and the thumbsticks are able to detect my fingers when I rest on top of them.

Each controller also has another colored circle button which brings up the quick settings overlay. There is a hidden feature that we’ll talk about later.

Each controller also takes in double AA batteries, and luckily – they are included in the box so we can get started when we unbox the VR headset. I do advise you to use rechargeable batteries like IKEA’s LADDA since those throwaway alkaline-based batteries have a high chance of leakage which will permanently damage your controller.
          Included alkaline batteries.            But I prefer rechargeable batteries.
Okay, enough about the hardware. Let’s boot up the headset. You’ll have to go through the setup process which I did not record – and once you got into the home screen, please update your firmware as PICO added a lot of features.

The interface of the PICO 4 is actually very familiar if you’ve played around with the Quest 2 before. Most of the things work the same way – and yes, the PICO 4 is indeed using a modified version of Android as it uses APK files too.

Since we’re here, we might as well talk about the settings available. There are a lot of things that we can change. The most important one is the IPD – also known as the interpupillary distance. Configure the IPD value until the green circles look the clearest for you. I measured my IPD at the optometry to be 69mm but I am using the PICO 4 with the IPD value of 66.5mm instead. Oh yeah – the PICO 4 can adjust 0.5mm which I think is a huge improvement over the Quest 2.

We can also increase the refresh rate to its maximum 90Hz and to configure its power management. If we do change the power management to “power saving”, it says the display quality will be lowered. I think that they’re just lowering the polygon count to save on processing – hence increasing the battery life.

Then, remember to redeem your free games. Every purchase of the PICO 4 from now until January 2023 are eligible to get 4 free games.

I have not played Down The Rabbit Hole yet and from the trailer, it seems to be a point-and-click adventure game that is based on the classic Alice in Wonderland story but with a lot of twists.

I also haven’t played OhShape. From the thumbnail alone, it kinda already told us what the game is supposed to be – but surprisingly, it also has some elements of Beat Saber too.

Then, there’s All-in-One Sports VR. There are a lot of games that you can play with your friend. I am using the singular word here – “friend” – because it doesn’t support multiplayer. There is bowling, archery, boxing, billiard, darts, golf, and even badminton. Surprisingly, some of these sports were added via an update – and I think they’ll add more as time goes by.
After The Fall is fun!
Then, there is After The Fall. Ooooo this is kinda like Left 4 Dead but VR and I played with Rextech and Mr John here – wow, this game can be challenging at times. It’s a very well-made zombie shooter game and I captured a lot of random footages and I’m just going to show it on the screen here. While I do like the game, the main story campaign is divided into a few short missions and that’s it. We’ll have to play other modes or replay those short missions with higher difficulty level.

Of course, the PICO 4 also has its own app store. I can see that day by day, the app library is growing quickly. There are many apps and games that are available on other platforms that are just ported over to the PICO store.
Here’s a full list of them.

I was enticed by one of the app called “VirtualSpeech” which literally is a public speaking simulator. This kinda opened my eyes to the possibility of using VR as some sort of “training tool”. One notable omission though, is Beat Saber. It’s not on the PICO Store, but we do have Virtual Desktop here.

But what if you want to play some PCVR games like Half-Life Alyx? Well, you can. Introducing, the PICO Link app. Head into PICO’s website and download this tool, then install it on your PC. You’ll also need to have SteamVR installed so that’ll take some time to download as the file size is kinda huge.

After that, launch the PICO Link app and the setup will ask if you want to connect via a cable or through WiFi. If you select WiFi, then make sure both your PC and the PICO 4 are connected to the same network. Then, open the “streaming assistant” app in the PICO 4 and click connect – then it’ll connect.
Launch your games and you can start playing your PCVR games. But, you might want to do some settings first – but those are bound to SteamVR so I’m not going to talk about them here.

Of course, all PCVR games work as expected. I had a great time playing Job Simulator and also Half Life Alyx – so I’m happy with it.
I do have a few more tips and tricks for you. On the right controller, there is a camera button that we can press once to take a screenshot, and we can also hold the button to start screen recording. Holding down the button again will end the screen recording.

Then, the right controller’s purple circle button. If you press once, then the UI overlay will come out – but you can hold on the button to recenter your view. That is extremely handy and PICO never told us about this feature.

If you want to stream your VR games, then you can use the casting feature on the PICO 4. It gives you a link, so just enter it into OBS and you can start streaming.
And that’s how OBS captured everything I see on the PICO 4.
As for the battery life though, the PICO 4 won’t last very long. We played After The Dark for about 1.5 hours before the headset starts complaining about low battery. Same goes for wireless PCVR streaming too, by the way – about 1.5 hours and that’s it.

The charging speed of the PICO 4 is maxed out at 18W which means it’ll take quite some time before we can use the headset again. I guess that’s also a good thing since I can take a rest and prevent myself from nausea.
To get the PICO 4 or the Quest 2?
So if I have managed to convince you to consider the PICO 4 instead of the Oculus Quest 2 – or now knowned as the Meta Quest 2 – then you need to take note of these differences:

The aforementioned IPD adjustment – The PICO 4 has a super wide range of adjustment and you can fine-tune down to 0.5mm. The Quest 2 can only select 3 different values and nothing else.
The included strap. When I got the Quest 2 last year, I immediately hated the original strap. It sucks so bad, and I immediately ordered the BoboVR M2 strap and that improved the comfort a lot more but the two antenna thing at the top managed to press on my head so hard that it stopped my blood flow.
As for the PICO 4 though, the included strap is very similar but better than the Quest 2’s Elite Strap – but this built-in strap has a speaker and volume buttons, we cannot take it apart to change to another strap. The Quest 2 does have a set of stereo speakers but it’s not built into the strap.
Audio jack. The Quest 2 has an audio jack so you can connect an earphone and get better audio quality. The PICO 4 does not have any audio jack so you’re completely stuck with the built-in speakers. We can connect it to some other Bluetooth earphones or headphones but I really don’t want to deal with the audio delay.
App store. Both these VR headsets have their own app stores. As what we mentioned earlier, the PICO 4’s app store is currently still limited in comparison, but it’s definitely growing day by day. That’s kinda expected since the PICO 4’s ecosystem is still very new when compared to the Quest 2.
Maximum refresh rate. The PICO 4 goes up to only 90Hz whereby the Quest 2 goes up to 120Hz. I know a lot of people say a higher refresh rate will create a better VR experience but in this case, having better comfort and proper IPD selection is much more important.

And with all of those said, I will pick the PICO 4 over the Quest 2 without any questions asked. The comfort of the PICO 4 is just so much better than the Quest 2 – particularly thanks to the IPD adjustment and the included strap. PCVR games works without any issues since they’re all using SteamVR framework anyway.
Price
And yet, the PICO 4 is officially available in Malaysia starting at the price of RM1,699 for the 128GB storage version. With local warranty. It is actually cheaper than the Quest 2, which costs RM1,849 for the 128GB storage version. Let’s not forget that the Quest 2’s original strap sucks and you might also need that nose piece to prevent light from entering from below and you’ll have to spend more money and time to buy those accessories.

Bah, I’ll just pick the PICO 4. It’s not perfect – but it’s good enough to provide a fantastic user experience out of the box.
Now, back to gaming.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

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Xiaomi demos under-display selfie camera

Technology moves forward by the day. A few months ago, we saw the notched displays, then cutouts for selfie cameras on the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (review), and since then, many smartphone brands have opted to make popup selfie cameras. Xiaomi just demonstrated under-display selfie camera technology.
In the race to pursue of having the highest screen-to-body ratio for a phone, manufacturers have gone to the lengths of investing a considerable amount into R&D to create the smallest notch for the camera. Ideally, the phone should be all screen, edge-to-edge. Xiaomi’s short little video on Twitter demonstrates their new selfie camera under the display. It is so well hidden that I have no idea where it is hidden.

Do you want a sneak peek at the future? Here you go…introducing you to Under-Display Camera technology!#Xiaomi #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/d2HL6FHkh1
— Xiaomi #5GIsHere (@Xiaomi) June 3, 2019

Of course, this is just a short little video showing how the selfie camera can be tucked under the display. We presume that this technology is somewhat similar to the current under-display fingerprint scanner, though moving the OLED pixels out of the way is the challenge to overcome.

To show that the camera is indeed under the display and unobstructed, they highlighted where the selfie camera is, and also showed an entirely red colored screen.

When the video showed the selfie camera, we can see that there is a black bar at the top of the display. We still do not know if that is necessary for the under-display selfie camera to work or the software is not finalized yet.
Currently there are no details on how Xiaomi achieved this magnificent feat – but we surely are interested in knowing just how exactly this under-display selfie camera works.
Can we see this technology being implemented in the next Mi Mix smartphone? Since Xiaomi’s Mi Mix series is indeed the noteworthy pioneer of high screen-to-body ratio, perhaps Xiaomi will once again push the boundary even further.

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First look: Samsung Galaxy S10+; Galaxy S10; Galaxy S10e; Galaxy Buds

We’ve covered a lot regarding the brand new Samsung Galaxy S10 series of smartphones. Samsung Malaysia just had a showcase yesterday whereby we got our hands on the new Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10, and also the Galaxy S10e. The Galaxy Buds were there too.
The all new Samsung Galaxy S10 series comes in a total of 3 different price ranges as shown in their pre-order details here. In terms of differences, obviously the sizes and battery capacity is different. What’s more is the number of cameras are different as well.

For the full specs list of the Galaxy S10 series, click here.
Galaxy S10+

The Galaxy S10+ is no doubt the top tier variant out of the 3 different versions – and it comes with a total of 5 cameras – 3 at the back and 2 at the front. One of the selfie cameras is an RGB depth sensor to create even more wacky-looking selfies.

The back Galaxy S10+ features a main camera, an ultrawide angle camera, and another telephoto camera. This combination of triple rear-facing cameras is seen on the competitor as well. The Galaxy S10+ will also be available in 12GB RAM + 1TB variant, but not in Malaysia for pre-orders. At least not now.

Galaxy S10

Then comes the Galaxy S10. This is (obviously) the middle-ground between the Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10e. The Galaxy S10 comes with only a single selfie camera – which is sufficient for many people and comes with a smaller cutout on the screen. The rear-facing camera still remains the same as the Galaxy S10+ with a triple rear-facing camera configuration.

The dimension of the phone itself is actually pretty similar to the Galaxy S9 and packs a slightly larger 3,400mAh battery in it. Samsung struck a balance in creating the middle-ground for the Galaxy S10 in the family of devices.

Galaxy S10e

Then comes the Galaxy S10e. This variant is the cheapest out of the 3 and obviously there are some compromises. Firstly, there is only one selfie camera and there are only two rear-facing cameras.

Furthermore, the base model of the Galaxy S10e comes with 6GB of RAM whereby its elder siblings has 8GB of RAM. 6GB RAM is still plentiful given that many users will not choke it all up. Better yet, the price of the Galaxy S10e is really affordable as well.

It is also the second Samsung smartphone to use a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The other smartphone was the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) that we reviewed here.

The similarities of these 3 phones? They all are packed with the latest and greatest hardware. Us here in Malaysia will be getting the Exynos 9820 chipset (as always) and comes with the most premium materials to create the Galaxy S10 series.
These 3 smartphones will also enjoy Samsung’s One UI and all of Samsung’s ecosystem has to offer. Samsung Pay is still one of my personal favorite Samsung-only feature, by the way.

Best thing is, they all come with a 3.5mm audio jack.

Galaxy Buds

We already expected the Galaxy Buds to come to Malaysia since last week as it was already appearing in SIRIM. The Galaxy Buds is a true wireless earbuds with features that are similar to what the Apple AirPods is offering.

It even comes with wireless charging – and if you have any of the 3 smartphones within the Galaxy S10 family, you can charge the Galaxy Buds with your phone via reverse wireless charging. If that’s not your cup of tea, then there is a USB-C port at the back of the Galaxy Buds’ cradle as well.

Click here to learn more about the pre-orders for the Galaxy S10 series of smartphones.

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Check out these Samsung Galaxy wearables and peripherals at lower prices starting today!

Samsung Malaysia has announced the Galaxy Watch3, Watch2 Active, Buds Live, and Buds+ are all getting a price cut.

The reduction in price is ranged from RM150 to RM500 depending on the product itself. The ones that got the largest price cut are the Galaxy Watch3 Stainless Steel models. These smartwatches are really good at what they are doing so you’ll definitely in for a great newbie experience if you’re interested in stepping inside the Samsung ecosystem.

Here’s the full list of the stuff with their new prices starting today.

Product Name

Model & Size

New Price (RM)

Galaxy Watch3 (Titanium)

Bluetooth, 45mm

2,299

Galaxy Watch3 (Stainless Steel)

LTE, 45mm

1,699

LTE, 41mm

1,599

Bluetooth, 45mm

1,299

Bluetooth, 41mm

1,199

Galaxy Watch Active2
(Stainless Steel)

Bluetooth, 44mm

1,099

Bluetooth, 40mm

999

Galaxy Watch Active2 (Aluminum)

LTE, 44mm

1,299

LTE, 40mm

1,199

Bluetooth, 44mm

899

Bluetooth, 40mm

799

Galaxy Buds Live

 –

549

Galaxy Buds+

 –

449

These new numbers have already been updated on Samsung’s official web store so you’ll have no problem getting these while saving a quick buck.

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Instagram got 5 million videos uploaded in a day

The social media that’s famous for its square grid photos with numerous filters recently got an update and is now having a feature that is directly competing with Twitter’s Vine, a short video sharing service. That was much like an extrapolated feature from the short message-sharing service master, but Facebook, who owns Instagram now, also got this feature.

Instagram got their new feature out and people uploaded 5 million videos within 24 hours! In a short comparison, Twitter’s Vine has over 13 million users and reported a million video uploads per day. In another comparison, Instagram has 130 million users, whereas Twitter has 200 million regular users.
We are all seeing a large percentage of very active users on Instagram compared to Twitter when it comes to their new video-sharing app. There is also another reason is that Instagram was just updated to have videos supported, unlike Twitter which made a spinoff app for its video sharing.
Have you uploaded your first video on either of the platforms yet? I surely did see a lot of videos posted up on Instagram and I personally think that Instagram’s way of showing its videos is far more convenient than Twitter.
Source : TechCrunch

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POCO X3 GT launches in Malaysia; equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 1100

POCO has once again returned to the spotlight with its brand new X3 GT smartphone but with a little twist.

Aside from being the brand’s first few devices powered by MediaTek’s SoC, the Dimensity 1100 chipset is also one of the latest ones with 5G that is built with efficiency in mind alongside a decent performance at a relatively affordable price. Performance aside, the display is also the earliest adopters to use Corning’s new Gorilla Glass Victus with the best anti-crack and impact resistance to date. One less reason to get a phone case, perhaps?

Anyway, here is the specs info for the device itself.

6.6-inch IPS FHD+ DotDisplay

Middle Punch Hole Notch
120Hz Refresh Rate
240Hz Sampling Rate

MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G Chipset
8GB RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
Triple Rear Camera

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

16MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

67W Fast Charge

Stargaze Black, Wave Blue, Cloud White Colors

So far from our quick gaming test, the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset is actually a very high-powered chipset. We also included FPS data for Genshin Impact across a few different graphical settings. You can check out all the graphs yourself in this video.

Availability and Pricing
The POCO X3 GT will be available in two different variants:

8GB RAM + 128GB storage @ RM1,299
8GB RAM + 256GB storage @ RM1,599

And following the usual POCO tradition – there’s an early bird promotion with a rather hefty discount too. From 3rd to 4th August 2021, the POCO X3 GT will be available for:

8GB RAM + 128GB storage @ RM1,199
8GB RAM + 256GB storage @ RM1,399

Also, on top of that, there will be a one-day special on 3rd August 2021 whereby you’ll get a free gift worth RM169 when you purchase the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
You can get them here:

Lazada
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3.6mil Malaysians still on Windows XP

A recent infographic was published by Microsoft Malaysia that shows how many estimated PCs in Malaysia that is still running on Windows XP, the 11-year-old operating system that was succeeded by Windows 7 (Vista was a failure, we all know that).

Given the estimated figures published by Microsoft Malaysia, it is estimated that slightly more than a good 20% of the total PCs in Malaysia is still running on Windows XP.
As the support for Windows XP will be ending in a year’s time, Microsoft is urging you to upgrade now as security and support issues are beyond imaginable now.
Microsoft Malaysia is proudly offering its support for you, just so you can upgrade, so please do.
Check out the infographic below, and the entire statistics of Asia from the source!

Source : Microsoft Malaysia

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Acer’s latest offering in TravelMate and ConceptD pushes more flexibility for better productivity

Folks at Acer Malaysia have announced that they are expanding their professional lineup of mobile laptops through improving flexibility to remain productive anywhere, anytime.

Hitting the stores first is the new TravelMate Spin 4 equipped with a 360-degree hinge for full rotation capability while the internals is now equipped with the 11th Gen Intel Core CPU with Xe Graphics in a 17.9mm durable chassis made to military standards – Tough in both inside and outside. To facilitate additional convenience through “One Thing Does All”, the onboard USB-C port supports DisplayPort, DC-In, and data transfer to make lives easier.

Moving on to the ConceptD series where it is focusing on creators, Acer debuted the Ezel hinge to allow the also newly introduced mobile workstations to freely switch between drawing, typing, and presenting supported by the Acer Active Stylus to streamline productivity tasks with ease. Made to satisfy the demands of powerful software, it is equipped with the Intel Xeon CPU and up to NVIDIA’s Quadro RTX5000 GPU for superior rendering and modeling speeds with minimum hiccups alongside a maximum of 32GB RAM and 2TB of NVMe storage.

Stepping down a little is the ConceptD 3 series made suitable for both less-demanding workloads, it has a 15.6-inch FHD PANTONE-validated display with 100% sRGB color gamut and a Delta E of less than 2 that focuses on display accuracy and strong GPU performance with choices of NVIDIA’s Quadro T1000 for the ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro and ConceptD 3 Pro while the standard ConceptD 3 gets a GTX 1650 Ti instead. The good news is all models share the same CPU which is the Intel Core i7-10750H for a strong general performance.
Prices
The new Acer TravelMate Spin 4 and ConceptD series laptops offer a ton of pure hardware juice together with improved flexibility and accessibility. And of course, these won’t come cheap.

TravelMate Spin 4

RM4,699 (Core i5)
RM5,399 (Core i7)

ConceptD 7 series

RM13,099 (7 Pro)
RM17,099 (7 Ezel Pro with Core i7)
RM26,099 (7 Ezel Pro with Xeon)

ConceptD 3 series

RM7,399 (Base)
RM8,399 (3 Pro)
RM10,999 (3 Ezel Pro with Active Stylus Pen)

All of these are now available on Acer’s Estore while offered by many of its authorized dealers and resellers.

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Xiaomi latest’s community support goes toward 600 B40 families by supplying them with food and household essentials

Xiaomi has wrapped up its CSR of 2021 by giving assistance to the B40 community in Malaysia. Partnered and supported by Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia, the people who benefited from this program are from the states of Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Selangor, and Terengganu.
As the first tech company to collaborate with the Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia, the NGO hopes more organizations especially the tech industry with ample financial stability to take a step in helping the less unfortunate in the country.

But all in all, kudos to and a big thumbs up for Xiaomi in helping anyone they can.

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Capturing Pure Sound With Laser

4 years ago, I saw the early prototype of a smoke microphone. The idea is using a laser to capture sound waves – purely the sound wave alone, and without disturbing the soundwave itself. Common microphones uses diaphragm that when sound wave hits it, the vibration will be translated into digital sound. The problem with this method is that the captured sound was the final result of the soundwave vibrating the diagram thus, some of the wave has been lost or disrupted by the physical movement of the diagram .

By using lights or lasers, we can now record soundwaves without disturbing or making any physical contact that might disrupt the wave. Sennheiser recently invented a laser microphone that can record vibration from drums by using lasers. The lasers would have to be pointed to the drum and the change in vibration will be recorded by the reflection of the laser. This also means eliminating all background noise or any other interference!
Hopefully, photonics will be widely used where we all be talking to laser microphones instead of this old microphone technology. Can’t wait to listen how bad FLAC music files are!

Via : Dvice

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Razer DeathAdder Elite Now Official

There’s no surprise that Razer’s DeathAdder is one of the most famous gaming mouse out there. It has a really fantastic shape and grip overall, and many competitors actually copy its design. It’s now updated with the better hardware and additional features too, thus getting the name Razer DeathAdder Elite. There’s also an improved tactile scroll wheel, and DPI buttons for on-the-fly switching.
Let’s not forget about the RGB lighting – as the Razer DeathAdder Elite now also comes with the Razer Chroma technology. Sync it all up, and you’ll be rainbow.

The price of the Razer DeathAdder Elite is at $69.99 USD, or about RM288.29, and it’ll be available for pre-orders today. at Razerzone.com. Then, it’ll be available worldwide starting October 2016 – which is very soon!

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