The new Dell XPS 8950 desktop for professionals contains a liquid AIO cooler instead of an air-based

Dell has launched a brand new member of the XPS desktop series that includes an uncommon element for the professional scene but a staple in the DIY building market – liquid cooling.

Right off the bucket lists is the increased size of 27L vs the 19L by its predecessor which could be unwelcomed in an office deployment where spacing constraints are a real issue, the XPS 8950 compensates back with high-performance internals that can be configured to equip up to the Intel Core i9-12900K with a flagship GPU either from NVIDIA (GeForce RTX 3090) or AMD (Radeon RX 6900 XT). Due to the new CPU and chipset from Intel, the accompanying RAM uses the new DDR5 technology as well as PCIe 5.0 support, despite there being none in the market right now but hey, futureproofing is an important aspect in company budgeting.
The interesting part of the machine is the available option of substituting standard air coolers with a liquid AIO one, developed in-house by Dell. Due to the liquid AIO being optional, users can still opt-in for the normal air cooler if they desire.
Availability
The Night Sky colored XPS 8950 desktop will pop into the Malaysian market starting December 2021 with a base price tag of RM5,999 and can be configured according to the user’s requirement.

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realme 6 to be available at RM999

realme Malaysia just announced that the realme 6 will be available in Malaysia through Lazada starting on the 27th March 2020 from 12am until 2am. The realme 6 will be available at a special promotional price of RM799. The usual price of that device is at RM999.
The new realme 6 does have an impressive list of specs as shown here:

6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with 2400×1080 pixels in resolution

90Hz refresh rate
Circular punch-hole display

MediaTek Helio G90T
8GB RAM
128GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD)
4,300mAh battery
Quadruple rear-facing cameras

Wide: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-wide: 8MP f/2.3
Macro: 2MP f/2.4 fixed focus
Depth sensor

16MP f/2.0 selfie camera
Android 10 with realme UI 1.0

However, specs aside, we do suggest you wait for the full review first. We have already completed the review but is locked behind an embargo.
In terms of specs, the realme 6 does look impressive. This is the second time we’re encountering a smartphone that’s using the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset – which is a powerful chipset. The Redmi Note 8 Pro proved to us that MediaTek Helio G90T is indeed powerful.

For less than RM1,000, we’re getting a smartphone with 90Hz refresh rate – that’s great, right? Well, IPS LCD with high refresh rate has an inherent issue with its slow pixel response time. That causes an apparent motion blur that looks like smearing while scrolling through pages.
Moreover, boh the realme 6 and realme 6 Pro were accused of having “fake 90Hz”. While we do not have any solid proof about it yet, we’re staying vigilant about this allegation.

For RM999, I think that it is a bit too expensive for what it offers – especially since it only has 4GB of RAM. If realme Malaysia priced it at RM999 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, then it would have been reasonable.

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Unboxing & Review – Silicone Cover with S Pen for the Galaxy S21 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first – and currently the only Galaxy S series smartphone – that support the S Pen. But, the S Pen is not included with the Galaxy S21 Ultra and you’ll need to buy it separately. For us here in Malaysia, you’ll need to buy the S Pen and the case to house the S Pen as a bundle.
This bundle is called the Silicone Cover with S Pen for the Galaxy S21 Ultra and it is officially priced at RM289. So, here’s my unboxing and review of this case.

I suggest you watch the video here because we talk about a lot more stuff and show some quirks with this accessory bundle.

Now, the Silicone Cover with S Pen for the Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in two different flavors. The one we have here is in the standard TPU case, but it is also available in a flip cover version. Personally, I prefer the standard TPU case and it seems like many of you think the same as well since it is going out of stock everywhere, whereby the flip case version is still available.

The S Pen also comes with a total of 2 additional tips. One of them is a direct replacement of the tip that is pre-installed on the S Pen, and another one is a white-colored tip. The white tip is a lot smoother than the pre-installed tip. You can swap between tips since Samsung also included the necessary tools to do that swap.

The S Pen is thicker than the usual Galaxy Note series of S Pens, and also a lot nicer to hold. It functions the same as usual and fits inside this TPU case nicely on the left side.

Now, there are ways to put the S Pen inside since the S Pen is not square while looking at the cross-sectional area. Putting it in the “wrong” way will make the S Pen protrude a little and also more difficult to take out later, whereby putting it in the “correct” way makes the S Pen sit slightly recessed into the case and easier to take out.

Overall, the Silicone Cover with S Pen for the Galaxy S21 Ultra is a nice case – but the price though. At RM289, it’s surely expensive – but the S Pen is a great tool.
Though, I’d still like to see some other 3rd party case manufacturers make an alternative case for this. If you’re a 3rd party case manufacturer who has a case for the S Pen and the Galaxy S21 Ultra, drop us a message on our Facebook Page. We’re interested in exploring other cases too.
Where to buy this case? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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Microsoft celebrates Windows 10 in Malaysia!

Microsoft is pushing all Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 users across the globe to upgrade for free – and hopefully it’ll be completely adopted.
That’s where the all-new Windows 10 Tech Benches program came about in Malaysia! While Microsoft is celebrating on all the new innovations such as Windows Hello, Continuum, and Microsoft Edge, they wouldn’t want anyone else to miss out the fun – that’s where the Tech Benches program is created for.

Tech Benches is a list of partners with Microsoft that will help users who are currently on Windows 7 or 8/8.1 to upgrade to Windows 10, but acknowledges those who have slower internet connection and might take ungodly amount of hours just to download it.
Microsoft’s solution is to bring in partners to offer an upgrade for the users – that way, you don’t have to download Windows 10 yourself and can upgrade it for free!
Check out the full list of Tech Benches here!
If you don’t upgrade it now, the price is going to be pretty hefty.
Ouch!!!!!!

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Logitech G launches a new line-up, total 8 products

Logitech surely doesn’t rest when it comes to new products, innovation and production. On the 22nd of May 2013, they announced a total of 8 products – six redesigned mice and keyboard and two headsets.

As Logitech says, the new Logitech G line of accessories proves science wins by firstly having the Logitech G100s and G400s optical gaming mouse having the exclusive Delta Zero sensor technology made for high-accuracy cursor control, so that you can headshot your enemies without breaking a sweat.
Of the 8 products that are announced are :

Mouse

G700s rechargeable gaming mouse, comes with 13 programmable keys – RM299.00
G500s laser gaming mouse, customizable weight – RM219.00
G400s optical gaming mouse, switch between 4000 DPI and 400 DPI – RM149.00
G100s optical gaming mouse, durable finger-resistant coating with ambidextrous design – RM79.00

Keyboard

G19s gaming keyboard, 36 programmable keys, GamePanel LCD, anti-ghosting, two USB 2.0 ports – RM699.00
G510s gaming keyboard, 18 programmable keys, custom-colour backlighting with GamePanel LCD – RM439.00

Headset

G430 surround sound gaming headset, 360-degree sound field, comes with Dolby Headphone 7.1 surround, noise cancellation and washable ear cups, foldable microphone – RM299.00
G230 stereo gaming headset, 40mm neodymium drivers, foldable noise cancelling folding microphone – RM229.00

As for the 8 products above, all are expected to be available in Malaysia by the end of May 2013 – that’s only in about a few days more!
For more information do check out Logitech’s website and also Logitech Malaysia’s Facebook page for any inquiries!
Also, check out the gallery for the products above!

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Philips debuts new 6915 series Android TV at an affordable price tag

Today, Philips has announced a new series of Android TV under the 6915 lineup with a budget price tag, suitable for those looking to polish up their living room without breaking the bank.

Just like any Android TV, the native Google Play Store will allow you to either get your favorite streaming apps such as Netflix or load them directly off Google Movies or Games if you have an existing library there. Feeling tired from an all-day work or just simply lazy? Just speak to Google Assistant to have it start up everything for you.
Speaker-wise, the configuration is certified with Dolby Digital Plus that automatically adjust applicable sound signals to include spatial effects and becoming directional. What’s more, the DTS HD audio codec will ensure you get the most out of your multimedia content.
Pricing and Models
The Philips PHT6915 comes in 2 flavors – 32-inch for RM1,049 and 43-inch for RM1,749. Surprisingly enough, they will not be launched on the usual Lazada or Shopee platforms first but instead the following ones.

HLK (Chain-Store) Sdn Bhd
TBM
Lulu Hypermarket
Courts

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Vodafone’s “Power Pocket” Use Body Heat To Charge Your Phone

Still having problems charging your phone even have a portable power bank? Well, during the last Isle of Wight Festival, Vodafone showed off an amazing wearable “Power Pocket”  prototypes that are available in the form of denim shorts and even a rechargeable sleeping bags.

Power Pocket is a collaboration between the British telecommunications company and the department of electronics and computer science at the University of Southampton. Stephen Beeby, Professor of Electronic Systems at the University of Southampton said that:
We’ve been working on printed smart material since the late 1980s, But that was high-temperature stuff designed to be used on ceramics. We got into the topic of energy-harvesting in the late 1990s, and we brought the two together to make smart materials for harvesting energy.
Each smart material contains thermoelectric modules that convert temperature differences between your sweaty, gyrating behind and the surrounding air into electric voltage, a concept known in physics as the Seebeck effect.
Professor Beeby also say:
Eight hours in the sleeping bag, roughly speaking, will provide 24 minutes of talk time and 11 hours of standby time. That’s assuming the inside of the sleeping bag is 37 degrees—human body temperature.
Likewise, a full day of walking and dancing in the Power Pocket shorts will charge a smartphone for four hours.
Vodafone will be running trials of the technology throughout the summer, although they are a few details need to be tackled by Professor Beeby and his team. However “There’s lots of research still needed around making this technology hardwearing,” he explained.
Sleeping bags, for example, need to be folded up and compressed into quite a small package. These materials at the moment are flexible, but there are improvements to be made still.

Via: Vodafone

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Review – j5create JCDP385: Tiny 45W charger with USB-C hub integration

When we’re at j5create’s booth at Computex 2019, we saw the tiniest ever 60W charger. We were impressed by its size – but that product serves only a singular purpose. Here, we have something similar in size but lower power yet more functionality. The new j5create JCDP385 is able to output a total of 45W of power through this tiny little form factor, and has a media hub integrated into this small cuboid body too.
EDIT: The product name should be JCDP385. Our big mistake on that part!

Have a look at our video review here.

First of all, let’s take a quick tour around the j5create JCDP385. I have no idea why it’s there’s a “385” in its name, but that’s how it goes.

The box itself is quite simple and typical for j5create products. At the bottom left side, there’s a quick highlight of the features shown. From here we can see that the packaging can go for 4K through its HDMI but only at 30fps, PD 2.0 support (hence the PD in the name JCPD) and also double USB 3.0 ports with 5Gb/s. It also comes with 2 years of warranty.

At the back here we can see more specifics of its specs. From here – we also realized one thing in particular. Although it is listed at 45W maximum output, your laptop does not get the full 45W. Here’s how the power is segregated:

35W – directly to the device (laptop or smartphone) for charging
2x 5W – USB 3.0 Type-A (5Gb/s)

So that’s how the 45W is separated into 35W power input to your device and another 10W for both the USB ports. Interesting, since you can charge other devices via those USB ports as well.

Unboxing it reveals the j5create JCDP385 itself alongside with a USB-C to USB-C cable, alongside with a standard power jack. The power supply is integrated into the j5create JCDP385 itself which means less bulk to carry around while traveling.

Because the j5create JCDP385 is rather low-powered and is combined with a media hub, it is unfair to benchmark and compare it to some other beefier, dedicated chargers we have in the office. But I still do anyway, just to see how long it takes and out of curiosity.
Charging the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar from 2016 at idle.
Then, I discovered something – this j5create JCDP385 is able to become a media hub on its own through passive power from the device it is connected to. I discovered this when I disconnected the power jack from the j5create JCDP385 while connected to my Samsung Galaxy S10+, and Samsung DeX popped out. What in the world???
You don’t need the power jack for it to work as a media hub.
Yes – all USB ports worked, the HDMI works, and the card reader works too. All of them works, but only the phone isn’t charging while this is happening.
Now, the main question is this – who is the j5create JCDP385 created for? I don’t really have a specific answer to that but it can be a great companion to have just sitting in a corner in your backpack and acts as a media hub. For outputting a total of 35W to your connected device, it is obviously meant for ultrabooks and low-powered laptops, presumably something like a smartphone.
Though, I do wish that j5create create an integrated trough to stuff and hide the cable inside the JCDP385 itself. But then again, this thing is already doing a lot for its small form factor.
For the price of RM449, it’s a bit steep – but for its use case, it’s definitely something unique.
By the way – from now until 8th September 2019, you can get the JCDP385 for RM229. That’s a fantastic deal.

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ASUS Zenfone 8 comes to Malaysia; starts at RM2,699

Since the ASUS Zenfone 8 series was announced a few weeks ago, many people were already asking – where and when can we buy the new Zenfone 8 series of smartphones? The answer is – really soon.
As you know, there are two phones within the Zenfone 8 series. We have the new compact flagship phone – the Zenfone 8 – and also the Zenfone 8 Flip which is a continuation of ASUS’s signature rotating camera.

They both come with more or less the same specs, so let’s talk about the Zenfone 8 first.
Zenfone 8
As for the specs, here they are:

5.9-inch AMOLED screen (made by Samsung)

2400×1080 pixels in resolution
120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset
Up to 16GB RAM
Up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage
Dual rear-facing cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF; OIS
Ultrawide angle: 12MP f/2.2 with dual-pixel PDAF

Selfie camera: 12MP f/2.5 with dual-pixel PDAF
4,000mAh battery

Supports up to 30W charging via USB-PD
30W charger included in the box

ZenUI 8 with Android 11

There’s really nothing to complain about the Zenfone 8, really. We have already reviewed it here, by the way. Throughout our usage, the Zenfone 8 performs amazingly well not just in terms of raw gaming performance, but its cameras are fantastic too.
You can watch our full review of the Zenfone 8 here.

Zenfone 8 Flip
The new Zenfone 8 Flip is the continuation of the signature rotating cameras whereby it is motorized and can rotate the rear-facing camera upwards to become a front-facing camera, or anything in between!

As for the specs, it is very similar to the Zenfone 8:

6.67-inch AMOLED (made by Samsung)

2400×1080 pixels in resolution
90Hz refresh rate, 200Hz touch sampling rate

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset
8GB RAM
256GB of UFS 3.1 storage
Triple rear-facing cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultrawide angle: 12MP f/2.2 with dual-pixel PDAF
Telephoto: 8MP f/2.4, 3x optical zoom; PDAF

5,000mAh battery

Supports up to 30W charging via USB-PD
30W charger included in the box

ZenUI 8 with Android 11

As you can see, there are a few key differences between the two phones. The Zenfone 8 Flip doesn’t have OIS which might be an issue for many people. Personally, I think it’s a weird choice to neglect OIS on a phone like this – but I guess the “true flagship” is the Zenfone 8.
Price and availability
The ASUS ZenFone 8 series of smartphones are available in Malaysia at these prices:

ASUS Zenfone 8

RM2,699 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage)
RM3,299 (16GB + 256GB storage) (Shopee exclusive)

ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip

RM2,999 (8GB RAM + 256GB storage)

Early birds who purchase the Zenfone 8 series of phones on Shopee x Zenfone is also getting the RhinoShield SolidSuit case.

Also, for those still have a Zenfone lying around, you get RM200 rebate from your new Zenfone 5 purchase.

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B40 groups eligible for upcoming phones, data and learning content for absolutely free thanks to YES

YES is happily announcing its effort in bringing modern communication help to all B40 individuals and families starting today through the YES PRIHATIN program.

Partnering with the government’s Jaringan PRIHATIN initiative, the program is aimed to bring digital content learning more accessible to more Malaysians, particularly the B40 groups where affording electronic equipment is out of the question for some of them, not to mention the frequent shift in between physical and online learning.
However, through these 2 new 1-year packages targeted towards either individuals or an entire family, successful applicants will receive a free smartphone, free data plans with scaling caps, free access to education applications provided by YES alongside a complimentary RM50 Shopee voucher in case there are some more digital devices required to aid fellow students to study properly.
If you want or need to apply for this beneficial program, head over to the official website or contact 018-3333-303 for submission. All of these will be delivered to your doorstep for free when the entire application has been screened, approved, and processed fully.

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Chrome for Android updated (February 28th)

 As of today, Google Chrome for Android has been updated with the list of changes as stated above.

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Apacer PT920 COMMANDO PCIe Gen.3 x4 NVMe SSD Looks Eccentric

The ever-growing trend of NVMe SSDs being adopted by the mass market is true and it’s happening now. Storage solution manufacturers are hopping on the NVMe SSD bandwagon, and for us consumers, competition is always good. The Apacer PT920 COMMANDO is one of the competitors in the PCIe Gen. 3 x4 NVMe SSD market while looking extra eccentric to catch everyone’s attention.

Without getting into any of those fancy marketing terms, the Apacer PT920 COMMANDO is actually an MLC-based NVMe SSD with read/write speeds of up to 2500MB/s and 1300MB/s respectively. Apacer also claims that the PT920 COMMANDO has a random write of 175,000 IOPS to ensure super-speedy and responsive loading times too, since they are marketing the Apacer PT920 COMMANDO as a gaming-centric SSD.

Speaking of gaming-centric SSD, have you seen the design of the Apacer PT920 COMMANDO? I’m not sure if that’s just a shroud or the actual heatsink itself, but wow, Apacer says that it’s shaped after an assault rifle and says that it has a thoughtfully designed cooling system that’ll provide excellent heat dissipation too. I’m not sure how true is that, but it’s certainly interesting to have something different other than the plain old PCB on a riser card type of PCIe SSD.
And hey – it’s 2017 yet there’s no RGB? It would be unacceptable for quite a lot of people.
Pew pew pew?
Before you proceed and say that the Apacer PT920 COMMANDO looks like a staple gun, well, you’re not the first. On the flipside, that little handle bar makes it easier to pull out the NVMe SSD from its PCIe slot, actually.
What else can that handlebar be used for?

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Preorder new iPhones starts soon

Most of us have been waiting for this moment – the arrival of the new iPhones onto Malaysian local carriers. DiGi launched a page to have customers register their interest on the device, which they will then contact you when the time comes.

The days of super expensive iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will soon be over – as DiGi said that they will offer both the devices on Friday, 7th November 2014. Maxis and Celcom joined in the fun too, and chipped in for 6th November 2014, a day earlier than DiGi. Unfortunately there are no pricing at all – on and off contract for that matter. We’ll just have to stay tuned to see how this goes.
If you are interested, do register your interest right here on DiGi’s iPhone page, here for Maxis’s iPhone page, and here for Celcom’s iPhone page. Just make sure you select iPhone 6 or the iPhone 6 Plus accordingly!
Check out our overview of the all new iPhone 6 right here! Are you going to get an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus? I’m just glad we can say goodbye to the days of super expensive iPhones from grey importers.

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OPPO’s upcoming foldable phones will only see the vertically-folded Find N2 Flip launching in global markets

OPPO’s INNO DAY 2022 has shown off a lot of things but the spotlight is definitely given to the moment when the Find N2 and Find N2 Flip are showcased to the public. But for those who are looking to acquire the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 competitor, there’s a piece of bad news.

Following GizmoChina‘s write-up, OPPO’s official announcement covers both the Find N2 and N2 Flip but as expected, the 2nd generation of the horizontal foldable smartphone will still be China exclusively similar to the Find N launched in the same month but last year.
However, the Find N2 Flip will be launched and shipped globally in the near future and the reason behind such a decision is attributed to app compatibility issues where dynamically scaled interfaces are still in an immature state unfit for a global launch.
Whereas the vertically-folded Find N2 Flip will have no issue as every graphical element fits the same as a traditional candy bar-style smartphone. It is just the clamshell design makes the device looks compact and square.
Earlier leak reports the Find N2 Flip is fitted with a 6.8-inch inner display and 3.26-inch cover screen and powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC with a 4,300mAh battery and 44W fast charge. Camera-wise, it is a 50MP+8MP dual setup.

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Review – ASUS ROG Gladius II: Tweaks & Upgrades Everywhere

When it comes to ASUS’s lineup of gaming mice, I can’t help but to say that I love the original ROG Gladius. It’s ergonomic and reduces fatigue because of its shape. I’ve reviewed the original ROG Gladius few years back, and used it as my daily driver for about 2 years already. When the ROG Gladius II was announced, I was excited to see what ASUS has to offer.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the ROG Gladius II while doing some comparison with the original ROG Gladius that we’ve reviewed here.

Also, a video review!

Unboxing
When it comes to the unboxing experience of a mouse, I still love what ASUS did with the GX860 Buzzard’s box. That cutout at the bottom allows a potential customer’s wrist to be placed at a comfortable position, and then grasp on the mouse to get a better feel of it before purchasing.

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The ROG Gladius II takes on a pretty standard packaging design and layout for a mouse, which really has nothing to be highlighted.

Opening up the box reveals a pair or Omron switches, a ROG logo sticker, a braided microUSB cable, a rubber microUSB cable, a pouch, some documentation, and the ROG Gladius II itself.

Those who have used or seen the original ROG Gladius will find the contents pretty familiar – as it too came with one braided and another non-braided microUSB cable, a pouch, and two Omron switches. For the ROG Gladius II however, there are no replacement mouse feet included. More on this later.
Design
It’s clear that ASUS has stuck with its original geometry. The first ROG Gladius has an amazing shape and feel of it, but it’s not perfect just yet. ASUS changed to a slightly more grainier finish on the ROG Gladius II. I’m not sure if it’s just me, but it felt like ASUS has fine-tuned the geometry by just a little bit.
Left: ROG Gladius IIRight: The original ROG Gladius
There’s also an additional large thumb button which is programmable. It’s easy to reach, but be pressed accidentally. Personally speaking, this extra button is a big plus to the ROG Gladius II. And since it’s 2017, there’s RGB LED all around the mouse too.
RGB all the things!
With another new lighting zone added around the base rim, the ROG Gladius II can really shine and light up my entire room!
Subtler logo, cleaner look.
Other than these changes, the ROG Gladius II is pretty much the same as its predecessor. Oh – there’s one tiny little change – ASUS cleaned up their branding on the mouse and only show the logo now.
Left: ASUS ROG Gladius IIRight: The original ASUS ROG Gladius
Using the ASUS ROG Gladius II
I have to say, that mouse button is something that I got so used to it that I’m pressing phantom buttons of my personal unit of the original ROG Gladius. Like I said earlier, the original Gladius and the Gladius II has a very similar if not exact shape, build, and finish.
It still uses a proprietary microUSB head with the locking mechanism, by the way.
Even the included Omron switches used for left/right clicks and hot-swappable ones (more on this later) are the same as its predecessor.
I love the new thumb button
One difference I realized is the sensor used in both the ROG Gladius and Gladius II. The original Gladius can’t work on my wooden table – but the ROG Gladius II can, and it’s flawless. Tracks and works flawlessly on my wooden table.
That new thumb button is a blessing!
Again because of the fantastic ROG Gladius II’s shape and grip, it’s a plus for me.
Speaking of grips, in my opinion, the ASUS ROG Gladius II is suitable for those who use claw or fingertip grip on this humongous mouse – mainly because of the position of that new thumb button.

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ASUS ROG Gladius II palm grip

Fingertip grip

Claw grip

Hot-swapping switches?
I said that the ROG Gladius II has hot-swappable switches – and that’s true. Remember during the unboxing, I showed off the two included Omron switches? Here’s how you change them.

First, there are 4 rubber plugs at the base. Remove these 4 plugs and you’ll see 4 Philips screws. Then, remove these screws, and you can pop off the shell apart from the base.
Remove those rubber screw plugs and take out those screws!
Voila! The PCB and all switches are here!

Once you’ve accessed the internals, you can just pull out the left and right clicker’s stock Omron switches and swap them with the other 2 that’s included with the ROG Gladius II.
The new process to swap the switches in the ROG Gladius II is non-destructive.
Before you start asking why we should swap the switches, let me tell you the exact model of these switches first. The stock switch is the Omron D2FC-F-K(50M), while the two spare included ones are D2F-01F switches. You can even order other switches to swap them into the ROG Gladius II if you wish. Here is the compatibility list by ASUS themselves:

Omron D2F Series switches

D2F
D2F-F
D2F-01
D2F-01F

Omron D2FC Series switches

D2FC-3M
D2FC-F-7N
D2FC-F-7N(10M)
D2FC-F-7N(20M)

Swappable mouse switch!
With that said, I just want to highlight the major improvement that ASUS has done to the switch-swapping process. The original Gladius needs the user to literally destroy the mouse feet first to access the screws, take it apart and swap the switches, then assemble everything back in place and stick the spare set of mouse feet that’s included in the box.
Great improvement by ASUS!
On a side note, the PCB has a ROG logo too.
Software
ASUS used the same software for the original Gladius, which is actually a clever thing to do. I can plug in both ROG Gladius and ROG Gladius II at the same time and it gave me a little icon to select which mouse to configure.

I did realize that most of the settings are exactly the same with the ROG Gladius II, and the biggest addition here is obviously the lighting. Gotta get that RGB LED game on point, am I right?
Anyway, the RGB LEDs on the ROG Gladius II is super bright at its maximum brightness. You can adjust it to some lower brightness levels if you like. When I do use the Wave lighting effect mode, there is no option to adjust the speed of the color wave. I can, however, adjust the direction of the wave – which is quite a huge oversight from ASUS.
With the new sensor, IT can even track on my wooden table now
I presume that if you are using an ASUS motherboard with AURA Sync, then the ROG Gladius II’s RGB LED will have better lighting modes and configurations to sync up with the entire system.
Before I forget – the ASUS ROG Gladius II does have firmware updates through the ROG Armoury app.
Wrapping up the ASUS ROG Gladius II
Throughout my test, the ASUS ROG Gladius II is actually pretty impressive, but so is the original ROG Gladius. My point here is this – though the ASUS ROG Gladius II has a better sensor that can track accurately on more surfaces, the price is a big ouchie, in my opinion.

If you are already using the first generation ROG Gladius, then there’s not much of a reason to upgrade other than the new thumb button and the new switch hot-swapping method – unless you care about that RGB too. In my opinion, if you have the original Gladius, then don’t upgrade.
For the price of about RM350 on Lazada and Lelong, the ASUS ROG Gladius II is an extra-premium mouse that I can recommend without a hitch – just not to those who are already using the original ROG Gladius and there’s nothing wrong with it.
Where to buy?

Amazon
Lazada

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ZTE AXON 7 Has Crazy Specs

Smartphones come and go, and some of them can really get a hold of our attention. Most of them are flagship devices by world-famous brands like Samsung. However, this time it’s the AXON 7 by ZTE. Unsurprisingly, the ZTE AXON 7 packs an insanely strong punch into the market with its specs too.
Here’s a few points that you need to know about the specs:

5.5-inch 2K AMOLED display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4
20MP rear-facing camera with OIS  + PDAF
Snapdragon 820 chipset with 2.15GHz quad-core processor and Adreno 530
4GB RAM with 64GB UFS 2.0 storage; expandable with microSD card
3,250mAh battery
USB Type-C connection
Dolby ATMOS + Dolby Digital Sound; stereo front-facing speakers
Comes with a transparent silicon case

That being said, the ZTE AXON 7 seems a little too closely packed. I’m not complaining though, as this method clearly increases the screen-to-body ratio. Personally speaking, it’s great to see these budget smartphones with super high-end performance popping up everywhere.
Looking to get a ZTE AXON 7 for yourself today? Check it out here on Lazada!.

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New realme C30s with side-mount fingerprint sensor debuts in Malaysia at just RM399

realme Malaysia has announced the new realme C30s which is super easy on the wallet.

Knowing that the new smartphone is the latest member of the C series family, that means that it is really just a super budget device that you’ll probably use for some messaging and contact purposes other than a simple backup phone in case of emergencies.
Yeah, so don’t expect too much out of it but realme has decided to give it a side-mount fingerprint sensor situated on the power button so you don’t need to worry about getting oily thumbprints smudging all over the screen.
Here’s a quick summary of its specs.

6.5-inch IPS LCD Display

720p Resolution
Waterdrop Notch

Unisoc SC9863A Chipset
3GB RAM
32GB Storage
8MP Rear Camera
5MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery
Stripe Blue, Stripe Black Colors

Price and Availability
At just RM399 which is super affordable, the realme C30s can be purchased from the brand’s official Lazada and Shopee stores as well as authorized dealers starting November 25 which is this Friday.

Additionally, by buying either the new C30s or the slightly older but still rather new C33, you’ll walk away with a Buds Classic earphone for free while earning a ticket into a scratch game where cash prizes of up to RM1,000 can be won.
Follow these steps to join the lucky game. And be advised that this game of luck is only available if you buy from authorized resellers and dealers meaning online buyers are out.

Scratch the card given by the vendor when you purchase the realme C30s or C33
Scan the QR code located behind the card
Participants will be redirected to the detail registration page where the lucky number, participant’s full name, proof of purchase, and preferred bank account
Winners have to redeem them before November 30 and be waited patiently as the cash prize will be credited before the end of 2022

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New XPS 15 and XPS 17 refresh are here; comes with up to RTX 30-series GPU & 11th Gen Intel Core processors

Dell just announced the new refresh of the critically-acclaimed XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops as both Intel and NVIDIA just announced their new hardware for laptops. Both the XPS 15 and XPS 17 refresh for the year 2021 are equipped with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors and also up to RTX 30-series of GPUs.

Let’s do a quick rundown of the specs:

XPS 15 (9510)

Up to 15.6-inch 4K (3840×2400 pixels) touch display
 Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H
Up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM @ 3200MHz (2x SO-DIMM slots)
Up to 4TB of PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD
Up to NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti with 4GB VRAM (45W TGP)
Up to 86Wh battery

XPS 17 (9710)

Up to 17-inch 4K (3840×2400 pixels) touch display
Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11980HK
Up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM @ 3200MHz (2x SO-DIMM slots)
Up to 4TB of PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD
Up to NVIDIA RTX 3060 with 4GB VRAM (70W TGP)
97Wh battery

Other than the specs refresh, both the XPS 15 and XPS 17 seem to be using the exact same chassis and design from last year – which is still a fantastic laptop in terms of design and build quality.

Dell also managed to stick to this brand new naming scheme, as the official model number for the new 2021 refresh is XPS 15 9510 and XPS 17 9710, whereby the last year’s models were XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700. Dell’s naming scheme was something that we complained a lot – and I’m glad they’re fixing it.
However, it seems like Dell is still neglecting the option for a 1080p touch display option.
For us here in Malaysia, both the XPS 15 9510 and the XPS 17 9710 will be available in Malaysia really soon, with these starting specs and starting price:

Products
Starting specs
Availability in Malaysia
Starting Price

XPS 15
Intel Core i7, 16GB, 512GB, RTX3050Ti, FHD
Early June 2021
RM 8,399

XPS 17
Intel Core i7, 16GB, 512GB, RTX3060, FHD
Early June 2021
RM 9,599

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Unboxing & Review – 1MORE ANC Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Headphones

While neckbands aren’t particularly sought-after these days because many people do like the new and fancy TWS instead. But, some of us still prefer neckbands because there’s no chance of the neckband dropping into the drain or on the road.
So, this is the 1MORE ANC Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Headphones. It has a supremely lengthy name and it’s literally just listing its product features and using it as the product name. But, those features are actually pretty good.

Check out our video here.

All in all, the 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Headphones is a neckband that is actually quite good with its features and sound quality. What we didn’t mention in the video though, is the 1MORE app.
The 1MORE app is very basic and doesn’t offer any important features other than to update the neckband’s firmware.

Also, you can use this neckband for gaming since it has an accessory included in the box whereby it converts the USB-C port into a 3.5mm audio jack. However though, many phones do not have a 3.5mm audio jack anyway. Perhaps 1MORE should give a USB-C to USB-C cable instead?
Anyway, the 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Headphones is actually a good pair of neckband – but there are a few things that I do think they can improve.
And the price of the 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Headphones! It’s at RM599 which puts it into a premium neckband segment. That price tag is really quite difficult to swallow, honestly.

Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada

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Charge your phone in 30 seconds flat

This brilliant student, Eesha Khare, 18 years old, from Saratoga, California, found out a way to charge a battery to its maximum capacity within 30 seconds only, yet it lasts for 10,000 charging cycles, compared to the conventional lithium ion batteries that can only hold about 1,000 cycles. She won the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award of $50,000 at the Intel Science and Engineering Fair with her innovation.

Quoting from Khare herself, what she did was merely developing a tiny supercapacitor that fits in portable electronic devices and charge it fully in 30 seconds. The battery isn’t rigid too, it’s easily bendable, foldable and rolled up, yet its electrochemical properties are retained.
Basically this technology can be applied to any electronic devices that require to run on a battery, like tablets, phones, laptops and even wireless keyboard and mouse. How long will it take for this technology to be seen around in the consumer market? That will be quite hard to tell since supercapacitors aren’t exactly used much in the consumer market, so the market price will be high, making it harder to implement to the mass market.
Via : Phandroid

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[Unboxing] ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro Media Appreciation Package!

A little shy of a month ago, we went to Taipei, Taiwan for the grand launching of the ASUS ZenFone 4 series. A week after the grand launching, the ASUS ZenFone 4 series was already available in Malaysia! Among the family of ZenFone 4 series of smartphones, the one that was deemed the “face of ZenFone 4″ is the Selfie Pro, where we all got a unit to review and also the ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro Media Appreciation Package.
The review is coming on 13th September, by the way.

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Right – ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro Media Appreciation Package. It’s huge. It’s beautiful. And, it’s quite functional for a showpiece, too. Opening up reveals our beloved Gong Yoo, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro itself. On the left side of the box holds the earphones coiled in a heart shape (lovely, literally) and the right side of the box holds the micro USB cable and charger. Yeah, it’s a little disappointing since ASUS made the switch back to micro USB.
The box itself is rather functional, too. There’s a compartment right below pedestal! This compartment isn’t small, as I can easily fit in the entire ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro retail packaging box inside!
Take a look at our picture story down below.

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Spotify Premium now offers first 3 months for free

Honestly, Spotify is a great tool for those who lives and breathes music. Moreover, you’ll need really good earphones/headphones/speakers with sensitive ears to discern the differences in audio quality.

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ASUS Announces ROG Strix GeForce 1080 Ti & Turbo GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

As you might have known, the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti has just announced a week ago – and holy moly everyone got excited about it. There are a lot of GTX 1080 Ti announced by other manufacturers too, and ASUS is one of them, announcing two different flavours of the GTX 1080 Ti – the ROG Strix GeForce 1080 Ti & Turbo GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

A few highlight points here on both the cards:

ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti provides ultra-fast performance, all-new MaxContact cooling and ASUS Aura Sync lighting
ASUS Turbo GeForce GTX 1080 Ti features a dual-ball-bearing fan for up to
2X-longer card lifespan and customizable backlit logo
Both models also feature GPU Tweak II for intuitive performance tweaking and XSplit Gamecaster for instant gameplay streaming

ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC edition
(ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING)
ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti
(ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-11G-GAMING)
ASUS Turbo GTX 1080 Ti
(TURBO-GTX1080TI-11G)

Base clock and boost clock to be updated
Base clock and boost clock to be updated
1480MHz base clock

1582MHz boost clock

PCI Express 3.0
PCI Express 3.0
PCI Express 3.0

OpenGL® 4.5
OpenGL® 4.5
OpenGL® 4.5

11GB GDDR5X memory
11GB GDDR5X memory
11GB GDDR5X memory

352-bit memory interface
352-bit memory interface
352-bit memory interface

1x DVI-D, 2x HDMI 2.0, and  2x DisplayPort 1.4
1x DVI-D, 2x HDMI 2.0, and  2x DisplayPort 1.4
1x DVI-D, 2x HDMI 2.0, and  2x DisplayPort 1.4

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
This card right here, has a 2.5-slot width for 40% more surface area for heat dissipation, claims ASUS. They’ve packed in the MaxContact technology for a more optimized heat transfer, since its copper spreader is in direct contact with the GPU die. With ASUS’s patented triple wing-blade 0dB fans, the ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti promises to deliver 30% cooler and 3x quieter performance than reference cards. ASUS FanConnect II software also provides CPU- or GPU-controlled fan headers and a comprehensive set of GPU Tweak II tuning options to optimize system cooling even further.
ASUS Turbo GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
ASUS Turbo GeForce GTX 1080 Ti features a dual-ball-bearing fan for up to two-times (2X) longer card lifespan and a customizable logo to let gamers personalize their system. It also features a VR-friendly design with two HDMI ports so gamers can enjoy immersive virtual reality at any time without having to swap cables.
What about pricing and availability?
I wish I can answer you… but the prices are still unannounced yet, and the availability is sketchy as of now. The ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition is said to be readily available in the market starting from mid-March, whereas the ROG Strix GeForce 1080 Ti is estimated to be available by end of March.
Also, do note that the ROG Strix GeForce 1080 Ti will have its information updated when we receive it. From what we can see, ASUS seems to have two different versions in the works now – one non-OC and another OC version.
We’ll definitely update you when we have more information about it.

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Review – Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Lots of improvements

This year, we have a total of two flip phones with a bendable display in the market. We have the Motorola RAZR and now the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. It has only been six months since the Samsung Galaxy Fold (review) was released into the market.
The question is – what improvements did Samsung bring to the new Galaxy Z Flip, and who is this flip phone for?

Today’s review will not be following our usual style because this is a special device that is out of its league.

The whole design of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
In terms of the whole design language, it’s not that different from the Galaxy Fold. However, one main selling point of the Galaxy Z Flip is the new color. The one we have here is the Mirror Black color, It is also available in its iconic Mirror Purple and the Mirror Gold color options too.

Ergonomically speaking, the Galaxy Z Flip does need a bit of improvement – particularly on the button placement. For this device in particular, both the power and volume rockers are placed at the top-half, right side of the device. This creates two issues.

Firstly, the buttons are way too high to reach with just one hand. Secondly, taking a screenshot is quite difficult to be done with just one hand.
To remedy these two issues, move the buttons to the bottom half of the phone and either move the volume or the power button to the left side. Then, it’ll be a much more ergonomic device.

It was originally said that the Galaxy Z Flip is aimed towards fashionistas while combining both technology and style into one magnificent flipping smartphone. The question is – how does the flip feel like?
The new hinge
When I first started using the Galaxy Z Flip, the hinge does feel very similar to the Galaxy Fold in terms of the smoothness and tension. Then I remembered – the Galaxy Z Flip has a new hinge that locks itself when it’s within a certain range of angles.

This new hinge means that the phone will not flop around when it’s half-opened. This is a fantastic hinge design, too.
The ability for the hinge to lock in certain angles makes it practical for voice calls and also to take pictures in Pro mode as it can become a “tripod” on its own.

However, clamping the phone shut requires a lot more effort as the phone does not shut itself due to its resistance.
User experience
I think many other reviews are complaining that the tiny little display at the front of the Galaxy Z Flip is too tiny and unusable. Yes – I agree. Taking selfies using that tiny display is pretty much a guessing game since display couldn’t display the viewfinder completely due to size constraints. Notifications and messages couldn’t be viewed at a glance too, as we need to wait for the texts to scroll.

But, this might sound a little weird. While using phones with the typical glass slab design, I always mindlessly fidget about and scroll Facebook or Twitter while holding it. However, when I was using the Galaxy Z Flip, I did not mindlessly scroll through social media apps at all.
I only flipped open the phone if I want to check notifications or messages. And when I flipped it close, I never flipped it out again if I do not have a purpose to do so.

The Galaxy Z Flip has a tiny little screen at the front. This is a 1.1-inch Super AMOLED display is useful for looking at what notifications you have – and maybe as a guide for taking selfies. I do think that the Motorola RAZR’s cover display is more practical.
Once unfolded – or unflipped – Galaxy Z Flip’s 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen looks magnificent as always – but that 21.9:9 aspect ratio makes this the longest phone I’ve used thus far. It’s even wider than my ultra-wide monitor!

Playing games on this display is a little weird. Games like Honkai Impact 3, PUBG Mobile, and COD Mobile scales and fills up the screen entirely and beautifully.
However, Mario Kart Tour, a game that scales excellently with different displays thus far, does not fully populate the screen.
Glass screen?
Yeah. As proven by Jerry Rig Everything, the glass does fold. There is a layer of polymer above the bendable glass layer. The polymer layer is made to further provide strength to the ultra-thin layer of bendable glass so that we users don’t break it.
When I touched the screen for the first time, I immediately realized that the screen is much flatter and smoother than the Galaxy Fold. One easy way to depict this is by looking at the reflections on the screen. Because the Galaxy Fold does not have the ultra-thin glass and only has the polymer layer, the reflections look wavy.

The Galaxy Z Flip does have the wavy reflections as well – but it is way less compared to the Fold. This is because of the ultra-thin layer of glass does provide a “platform” of flatness for the polymer to sit on.
What about that crease?
Even with an ultra-thin layer of glass, the crease is still there. Just like the Galaxy Fold, the user will look directly at the screen, and the hinge is invisible. For everyone else who is looking at the Galaxy Z Flip at an angle will definitely see the crease.

Both the hinge and crease have changed direction – from vertical to horizontal. Throughout my time with the Galaxy Z Flip, I can feel the crease more often since we usually swipe from top to bottom and back to the top. I usually only touch the bottom half of the phone anyway – so I rarely swipe across the crease anyway.
Multitasking!
Samsung removed the Edge Panel feature in favor of this new multitasking shortcut bar. Since the phone is split in half in the middle, you can open one app at the top and another at the bottom. However, not all apps can support this split-screen view – like Facebook Messenger.

The whole split-screen view is something that I’ll rarely use anyway, but it is truly handy whenever I need to use two apps at once.
Cameras
Of course – the cameras! The Galaxy Z Flip has a total of two cameras at “rear-facing” cameras and a selfie camera:

Dual rear-facing cameras

Main: 12MP f/1.8 with DPAF; OIS
Ultra-wide angle: 12MP f/2.2

10MP f/2.4 selfie camera

It can take some pretty pictures for sure – and especially beautiful selfies since we can use the rear-facing camera to take selfies – although it’s a bit finicky since the viewfinder doesn’t show the entire frame of the shot.
To have a look at all the pictures, please watch our video at the top of this review.
Performance
Nothing much to talk about here. The Galax Z Flip comes with this list of specs:

6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen

2636×1080 pixels in resolution

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset
8GB of LPDDR4X RAM
256GB of UFS 3.0 storage
Android 10 with Samsung One UI 2.1
3,300mAh battery

15W fast charging

Obviously, it’s going to perform very well – so here are some benchmarks just for the sake of being a completionist.

Battery life
With that tiny 3,300mAh battery, the overall battery life of the Galaxy Z Flip feels like… the Xiaomi Mi 9. Both of these phones have very similar specs and similar battery life too. The Galaxy Z Flip’s battery does last for a day under my typical use case, but anything more intensive will drain the battery quickly.

Charger
It’s quite unfortunate that the Galaxy Z Flip only supports up to 15W fast charging. It’s still faster than the usual 10W charger, but it takes a really long time to charge up that 3,300mAh battery.

Wrapping up the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review
This is an unusual yet familiar device. It’s unusual because it’s a modern smartphone that can fold in half so that it occupies a smaller footprint. It’s familiar because it’s essentially a flip phone.
I do like the hinge that Samsung made for the Galaxy Z Flip as it adds very practical features into the device – which is something I wish they’ll implement into the next Galaxy Fold as well. And that ultra-thin glass for its foldable screen certainly improves on the user experience.

However, there are a few things Samsung can improve for the next generation of the Galaxy Z Flip – particularly on the cover display and also the button placement. Other than that, the Galaxy Z Flip is an eye-catching device. Everyone who saw me use the Galaxy Z Flip instantly said that they like the form factor – which is surprising to me.
I don’t think the price matters for the Galaxy Z Flip. It’s a one-of-a-kind device that you can buy now and use it every day as your daily driver. If you like flip phones, then that RM5,888 price tag is justifiable.

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Get super deals on foods and beverages from this Wednesday to Friday exclusively on Shopee

Shopee is opening up its calendar and officially adding a new “celebration day” for its food delivery service ShopeeFood.

Taking place this Wednesday to Friday which is January 12 to 14, fellow customers like you and me will get to enjoy all-day free deliveries on top of super deals of up to 50% off with RM15 minimum spend at participating stores including the likes of Oldtown White Coffee, Juicy Fresh, Salad Atelier, Agrain, Daboba, Wings of New York, HOMI curry puff, Tiger Sugar, Mad Mex Fresh Mexican and many more.
More stuff will be coming your way between 3 PM to 5 PM where discounts are going as high as 60% with lucky draws joinable by spending a minimum of RM20 where lots of KitchenAid appliances and ShopeeFood vouchers will be given out to the lucky ones.
Well, guess I’ll be trying out ShopeeFood this Wednesday for the very first time.

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Xiaomi announces the Mi Portable Photo Printer

Xiaomi Malaysia today revealed the Mi Portable Photo Printer for the Malaysian market, a pocket-sized accessory that brings you on-demand photo printing service to your constant photograph snapping obsession.
The device is capable of printing 20 sticky photos sized at 2 x 3-inch on a single charge of 500mAh battery with support of Bluetooth 5.0 and up to 3 connections simultaneously by operating it via the Mi Home app where users can edit, add filters or enhance them with AR effects. The package will include a USB charging cable and a pack of Photo Paper (5 sheets) to start off your photo shooting spree.

The Mi Portable Photo Printer is available for purchase at RM 249 now on official Xiaomi store on Lazada, and offline at Authorized Mi Stores in Malaysia and through other official offline retailers.
Xiaomi has racked up a portfolio of cheap yet decent products over the years and this time churning out something similar to the Canon iNSPiC where some people think its a bit too steep for the available features but at just half the price. However, the build quality and user experience might be different that may justify the price gap.
Anyways, watch our review below about the Canon iNSPiC PV-123 Mini to get the overall idea of portable photo printers in general.

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ASUS ROG Malaysia brings Mothership; Glacier Blue laptops; new Huracan G21, Strix GL12, Strix GL10 gaming desktops

For something well-integrated with a custom look and custom case that you can’t get anywhere else, pre-built desktops are the way to go. Obviously, ASUS ROG has a lot of fancy designs like what we’ve seen in the past – but today, they’re getting new hardware with the fancy designs.
There are a total of 3 different desktops that are coming to the market – the Huracan G21, Strix GL12, and also the Strix GL10. These 3 aren’t exactly new new, but they are definitely refreshed with the latest high-end hardware.

ROG Mothership

I wonder what went into ASUS’s mind when they are designing the Mothership. This thing is just out of the ordinary that I was shocked when I just knew about it. It’s an AIO-like gaming PC with the beefiest specs, but also portable. The keyboard serves as a cover for the screen and can be unfolded, or completely detached from the main unit.
Milled out of aluminium with precision.
The Mothership itself has a kickstand and able to stand up on its own, while you play your games remotely with the wireless keyboard. And yes, this thing is a “laptop” as it is also battery-powered.

Series
ROG Mothership

Model Name
GZ700G-XEV017T

Colour
ROG Aluminum Black

CPU
Intel Core i9-9980HK

Memory
16GB DDR4 2666MHz*4

Total Ram Slot
4

Storage
PCIE G3x4 NVME 512GB M.2 SSD *3 (Raid 0 )

LCD Size
17.3″ FHD//IPS Panel//144hz//3ms//Anti-glare//G-Sync

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

VRAM
8GB GDDR6

WiFi
802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2 WLAN + Bluetooth 5.0

KB
Per Key RGB keyboard

OS
Windows 10 Home

Battery
76WHrs, 3S2P, 6-cell Li-ion

Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty

Accessories
ROG Backpack. ROG Gladius Mouse. ROG Headset

Price
RM26,999.00

Availability
Mid July

New Glacier Blue color for ROG Zephyrus S and ROG Strix G
We all know this is coming – but we didn’t know that they are coming now. The new Glacier Blue color option takes the same design and materials but painted in this light skyblue color. I don’t know how to describe it but there is a noticeable hue of blue to it, but it’s not saturated. It certainly is less “I’m a gamer” in terms of design, and caters for both male and female.

Both the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S and ROG Strix G will be available in Glacier Blue color option with these specs:

Series
ROG Zephrus S
ROG Strix G

Model Name
GX502G-WAZ074T
G531G-TAL236T

Colour
Glacier Blue
Glacier Blue

CPU
Intel Core i7-9750H
Intel Core i5-9300H

Memory
16GB DDR4 2666MHz*1 (On Board)
4GB DDR4 2666MHz*1

Total Ram Slot
1+1
2

Storage
PCIE NVME 512GB M.2 SSD
(Extra SATA Slot: 1)
PCIE NVME 512GB M.2 SSD
(Extra SATA Slot: 1)

LCD Size
15.6″ FHD//IPS Panel//240hz//3ms//Anti-glare//G-Sync
15.6″ FHD//IPS Panel//120hz//25ms//Anti-glare

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

VRAM
8GB GDDR6
4GB GDDR5

WiFi
802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2 WLAN + Bluetooth 5.0
802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2 WLAN + Bluetooth 5.0

KB
Per Key RGB keyboard
ALL Zone RGB keyboard

OS
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home

Battery
76WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
66WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty

Accessories
ROG Backpack, ROG Impact Mouse
ROG Backpack

Price
RM8,899.00
RM3,899.00

Availability
End August
End August

ROG Huracan G21
We originally called this case the strip tease because of its unique side panel design. It is with the general consensus that PCs need to breathe – hence that is why we have ample ventilation on PC cases, but who wants a case filled with holes?

ASUS innovated the idea of having a side panel that folds out like origami, revealing an extra, unobstructed pathway for air intake. This side panel folds out easily and is held by strong magnets, making it easy to snap on and snap off.

Series
ROG Huracan G21
ROG Huracan G21

Model Name
G21C-XMY003T
G21C-NDMY003T

Colour
Iron Grey
Iron Grey

CPU
Intel Core i9-9900K
Intel Core i5-9400

Chipset
Intel Z390
Intel H370

Memory
16GB DDR4 2666MHz*2
16GB DDR4 2666MHz*1

Total Ram Slot
2
2

Storage
3.5″ 2T HDD  +  PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVME 512G M.2 SSD
3.5″ 2T HDD  +  PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVME 256G M.2 SSD

Expansion Slot
1 x PCIE x16
1 x M.2 Connector for WiFi
1 x M.2 Connector for SSD
2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM SLOT
1 x PCIE x16
1 x M.2 Connector for WiFi
1 x M.2 Connector for SSD
2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM SLOT

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB (1*HDMI, 2*DP, 1*USB Type-C)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB (1*HDMI, 2*DP, 1*USB Type-C)

VRAM
8GB GDDR6
8GB GDDR6

Optical Drive
SuperMulti DVD RW
No ODD

WiFi
802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2 WLAN + Bluetooth 5.0
802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2 WLAN + Bluetooth 5.0

Front I/O Port
2x USB2.0
2x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1x SD Card Reader
1x Headphone
1x Microphone
1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type C)
2x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type A)

Rear I/O Port
1x Mic-in
1x Center / Sub Woofer
1x Front Speaker Out (Line Out)
1x Rear Speaker Out
1x Line-in
1x S/PDIF-Out
1x RJ45 LAN
2x USB2.0
4x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type A)
1x Kensington Lock
1x Rear Speaker Out
1x Line-in
1x S/PDIF-Out
1x RJ45 LAN
2x DC Power Jack
4x USB 3.1 Gen 1

OS
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home

Adapter
280W + 280W adapter
230W + 180W adapter

Warranty
3 Years On Site Warranty
3 Years On Site Warranty

Accessories
ROG Strix Flare K/B and ROG Gladius II Mouse
ROG Strix Flare K/B and ROG Gladius II Mouse

Price
RM11,999.00
RM6,299.00

Availability
August
August

ROG Strix GL12
With another update to the desktop is the GL12. It comes with a conventional design but obviously with ASUS’s RGB and flair to it. There are two new variants in this refresh, both with NVIDIA GPUs that can perform real-time ray-tracing for the best visual experience in supported games.

Series
ROG Strix GL12
ROG Strix GL12

Model Name
GL12C-XMY009T
GL12C-XMY007T

Colour
Iron Grey
Iron Grey

CPU
Intel Core i7-9700K
Intel Core i7-9700K

Chipset
Intel Z390
Intel Z390

Memory
16GB DDR4 2666MHz*1
16GB DDR4 2666MHz*1

Total Ram Slot
2
2

Storage
3.5″ 2T HDD  +  PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVME 512G M.2 SSD
3.5″ 1T HDD  +  PCIe NVMe 256G M.2 SSD

Expansion Slot
1 x PCIe x1
1 x PCIE x16
1 x M.2 Connector for WiFi
2 x M.2 Connector for SSD
2 x DDR4 U-DIMM SLOT
1 x PCIe x1
1 x PCIE x16
1 x M.2 Connector for WiFi
2 x M.2 Connector for SSD
2 x DDR4 U-DIMM SLOT

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB (1HDMI, 2DP, 1USB Type-C)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB (2HDMI, 2DP)

VRAM
8GB GDDR6
6GB GDDR6

Optical Drive
SuperMulti DVD RW
SuperMulti DVD RW

WiFi
802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2 WLAN + Bluetooth 5.0
802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2 WLAN + Bluetooth 5.0

Front I/O Port
2x USB2.0
2x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1x SD Card Reader
2x USB2.0
2x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1x SD Card Reader

Rear I/O Port
1x Mic-in
1x Center / Sub Woofer
1x Front Speaker Out (Line Out)
1x Rear Speaker Out
1x Line-in
1x S/PDIF-Out
1x RJ45 LAN
2x USB2.0
4x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type A)
1x Mic-in
1x Center / Sub Woofer
1x Front Speaker Out (Line Out)
1x Rear Speaker Out
1x Line-in
1x S/PDIF-Out
1x RJ45 LAN
2x USB2.0
4x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type A)

OS
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home

Adapter
700W (80 PLUS)
500W (80 PLUS)

Warranty
3 Years On Site Warranty
3 Years On Site Warranty

Accessories
ROG Strix Flare K/B and ROG Gladius II Mouse
ROG Strix Flare K/B and ROG Gladius II Mouse

Price
RM11,499.00
RM7,999.00

Availability
August
July

ROG Strix GL10
In its most entry-level desktop, the prices start from only RM2,499. For a bit more serious gaming, you can get a decently-specced one for RM3,499. With the GTX 1650, you can play most esports title without any issue.

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U Mobile doubles hotspot data quota so you can stay at home

U Mobile just announced the new campaign named The Hottest Spot. Weird name aside, the company will double your hotspot data quota for free. This is applicable to only a select number of users, depending on your data plan.
For now, customers of these data plans can enjoy the double data quota:

Prepaid

GX30

Postpaid

GX50
GX68
Unlimited HERO P99
Unlimited HERO P139

This is a great movement as all Malaysians are currently in a movement restriction order and encouraged to stay and work from home.

Unlimited HERO P139 and P99 customers can opt to add an S20 data-only share line for just RM20 monthly and they will get to share the double hotspot quota without even being in the same home.
For prepaid customers, they will just need to renew or activate the GX38 plan between 19 March 2020 to 31 March 2020 to enjoy double hotspot data for 30 days.
With the doubled hotspot data quota, we can share our internet with family members or housemates who need to work, game, or Netflix just to pass time. For some people, this 2-week period might be unbearable. I’m loving it, though.
The Hottest Spot is valid from 19th March 2020 to 31st March 2020.

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New Samsung Galaxy M52 5G to launch exclusively on Lazada’s 11.11 Biggest One Day Sale event

Samsung Malaysia has announced that they are launching the new Galaxy M52 5G smartphone in conjunction with the largest sales event of the year exclusively on Lazada.

Referencing the render, the Galaxy M52 5G seems to sport a slim and minimalist design with smooth curves that makes itself comfortable to hold and handle while the side fingerprint scanner will definitely save someone’s day as not all people like under-screen variants especially if they are not one of the fastest in the market. But computing hardware-wise, it is decent enough to run most things at less demanding settings with the high refresh rate display being one of the device’s core highlights and attractive points.
Anyway here’s the summary list for it.

6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED+ Infinity-O Display

1080p Resolution
Middle Punch Hole Notch
120Hz Refresh Rate

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 5G Chipset
8GB RAM
128GB Storage, expandable up to 1TB
Triple Rear Cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 12MP f/2.2
Macro: 5MP f/2.4

32MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

25W Fast Charge

Icy Blue, Blazing Black, White Colors

Pricing
These specs sound pretty good, right? And you’ll be happy to know that on the launch day of 11.11 exclusively on Lazada, the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G will have a one-day price tag of RM1,399 instead of the standard RM1,699. That’s 300 less spent and for some other things like good food!

Additionally, a couple of other budget Galaxy smartphones and tablets will also go on sale at the following price. Looking out for some side gadgets that are not hurtful to your wallet? Consider these!

Galaxy Note20 5G – RM2,559
Galaxy M02 – RM279
Galaxy M32 – RM829
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite WiFi – RM1,299 + FREE Book Cover worth RM269

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Review – Ducky One TKL RGB: limited colour shades & brightness

[alert type=”warning” icon-size=”normal”]For full details on how is the design of the Ducky One TKL RGB, check out this review of another Ducky One TKL which we did here. Same goes to the typing experience that you can check out here – because it’s quite similar. We’ll be skipping these two parts in this review.[/alert]
Hey – it’s another keyboard from the Ducky One family of mechanical keyboards with genuine Cherry MX switches! Yes, that’s right, but this time it’ll be using an RGB variant of the Cherry MX switch instead.

Enter the Ducky One TKL RGB mechanical keyboard. It’s one of the keyboard that’s highly sought in the market, and it’s really interested to see such fireworks displayed from a mechanical keyboard too. I unboxed it on Facebook Live last week too – and we’ll surely be doing more of these in the future. So please do follow us on Facebook!

Here’s the entire packaging of the Ducky One TKL RGB. It looks completely the same as before, except for a much more colourful Ducky logo and font all over the front.

Opening the package up shows nothing different either from its entire Ducky One family of keyboards either (reviewed Ducky One TKL single-colour LED here, reviewed Ducky One PBT Dye-Sub here) – a keycap puller, a warranty card, micro USB cable, the keyboard itself, and a plastic cover.
The keyboard doesn’t have any significant weight difference compared to its non-backlit brother (which I own and use one personally). Ducky also maintained the chassis from its other Ducky One series of keyboards too, including all of the cable management holes.
The other difference in terms of design is the piece of plate where all the switches are mounted on is white instead. This is of course to help in the reflection of light emitting from the base of the Cherry MX key switches. More on this later, but now let’s move on.
Quick note though – the Ducky One TKL RGB comes with a red PCB instead of its usual blue colour in the other two Ducky One TKL variants. This is obvious on the DIP switch.

[nextpage title=”Features”]The Ducky One TKL RGB is more of a variant of the original Ducky One TKL, but with way more lights and cool effects built into it. These additional features are of course identical to what we’ve previously reviewed on the Ducky One TKL keyboard too.

However, with the biggest and most important change between the Ducky One TKL RGB and the others is of course the RGB lighting itself. With its other RGB backlit keyboard rivals like Corsair and Cooler Master, they boast that their keyboards can light up in nearly 16.8 million different colours! Obviously they’re mentioning all the available colours for computer vision in RGB colour space.

Also, the RGB variants of Cherry MX switches do not have any hole for LED holes to poke through and solder onto the board manually. This is because Cherry MX RGB key switches use surface-mounted RGB LEDs instead. One side effect of this though, is the again with the backlight leaking – most prominently on the space bar.

We’ve prepared quite a length video with some rants and my issues with the Ducky One TKL RGB – but I’m particularly unhappy with the lack of brightness selection on the keyboard itself. Ducky – seriously, if you’re going to make a keyboard with such extensive amounts of features, at least create an optional software to control and record these lighting and settings. Make it completely optional – just for value-adding.
[nextpage title=”Wrap up”]We’ve said what we want to say about the Ducky One TKL – and it’s all good. There’s one unescapable gripe though – Cherry MX RGB variants of its mechanical switches feel different compared to its classic counterparts. Using the Ducky One TKL RGB with RGB Brown switch and comparing it side-by-side with my Ducky One TKL with classic Brown switch feels so different. The RGB Brown switch feels a lot like a classical Red linear switch instead, losing its tactile feedback. However, Ducky is not to the one to blame at all, and they can’t control it either. Anyway, this is our final conclusion of the Ducky One TKL RGB.

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Review – ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED UX3404: Powerful and uniquely stylish

I think this is one of the most unique standard edition laptops made by ASUS that I’ve gotten the privilege to use. This is the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED UX3404 and it is beautiful, powerful, and most importantly – has powerful hardware and an amazing screen.
So, let’s get into it.

This laptop is available in two different colors – the Inkwell Black and Sandstone Beige and it’s obvious which one we have. Now, this color is special because ASUS did a special coating on it called plasma ceramization to create a ceramic-like finish. It feels good to the touch, and absolutely amazing to look at especially with that new ASUS logo breaking up what would otherwise look monotonous.

Opening up the lid, I want to look focus on the keyboard deck first. It’s using the same beige but breaks up the monotony by using a different shade of beige. The keyboard – I do feel is a little stiffer to press on, but it feels very springy to type on and we have quite a lot of travel distance.

The keycaps also feel different from the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED that we reviewed recently, by the way. Not sure how to describe it – but I like the texture on this laptop more.
Since we’re here, let’s also quickly talk about the trackpad. It’s a good trackpad as it tracks well, feels nice to glide my finger across, and the palm rejection is good. We have the Number Pad feature here – so if you want to use it, it’s here.

Now, the screen. It has a slightly larger-than-standard size of 14.5-inch OLED screen with 2880×1800 pixels in resolution – that means 16:10 aspect ratio – and at 120Hz. This screen is so great that our colorimeter reports virtually 100% for both sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamuts with a reasonable maximum ΔE number.

What surprised me the most is the 120Hz refresh rate. I mean, it’s great that we can use a high refresh rate screen on a laptop and I can scroll smoothly, but is it necessary? Or the better question to ask is – can the laptop churn out that many frames? Well, that depends on what games you’re playing.

With this list of specs, it should be powerful enough to play quite a lot of games even without a discrete GPU. We also have to press Fn+F to change to the performance mode fan profile to get the best performance out of this laptop.

I also tried Genshin Impact but this game caps off at 60fps maximum. So, playing it at the lowest graphical settings, we can get about 50fps average consistently and I had a great time playing the game using this laptop.

To keep the Core i7-13700H temperature in check, this laptop actually has two heatsinks and two vents, located here. But once the fan speed goes high, the noise level is insanely high. It’s like a tornado up in here – but we’re still easily reaching above 80°C.
Single fan, dual heatsink design.
Since we already opened the back panel, we can see that there are no upgrades that we can do. We can only swap out the SSD but everything else is soldered onto the motherboard.

Now, we’ll also have to talk about the battery life. That 70Wh battery has to work extra hard to keep up with the Core i7-13700H processor and also the high-resolution OLED screen. To save even more battery, the laptop automatically tunes down to 60Hz when you unplug from the charger – that’s why the screen goes black for a second.

Using this laptop at 50% brightness at the whisper fan speed mode, we can get around 4-5 hours and that’s actually quite decent. However, since this is an OLED screen, the battery life is directly related to the screen brightness and what we’re viewing. If we look at more dark stuff – literally, not figuratively – then it’ll save a lot more battery.

Let’s not forget about the ports – we have a single USB 3 Type-A port at the left, and everything else – including an audio jack – is located on the right side. I do wish one of the Thunderbolt 4 ports is on the left side so I can plug in my high-speed ports to the left too. Currently, if I want to charge the laptop, it’ll be uncomfortable if I use an external mouse too. Same goes for the audio jack.

I also tried playing games using the included charger and using my own Ugreen 100W GaN charger – and it works the same. That’s great news for those who never want to take out the charger when we’re using it at home.

We do have Windows Hello as well – so you can log in as quickly as possible. Nice feature to have.

Should you buy the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED UX3404?
And finally, the price. This laptop is priced at a whopping RM5,999 for this exact configuration and I think that it is indeed expensive. There is another Core i5-13500H version that has the same 16GB RAM but half the storage, is priced at RM4,999 only – which I think is a more reasonable price but doesn’t have the ceramic-like finish.

But, if you want to be a little more baller – then you can spend RM6,999 for the Core i9-13900H version too. You’ll get a lot more CPU power on paper, but I think it’ll probably thermal throttle very quickly. I do think that if you’re doing MATLAB or similar types of simulation, having a Core i9 will be a big boon for you.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon
Lazada
Shopee

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Review – OPPO Enco W51: Good TWS with ANC in a budget

There are lots of TWS earbuds in the market right now – and this is the OPPO Enco W51. Its design is familiar yet different at the same time, but it offers a lot of premium features at a relatively low price. We did review the OPPO Enco Free about a year ago, and I absolutely loved that.
The new OPPO Enco W51 is technically an improved version of the Enco Free, but with lower price and more features.

All in all, the design of the OPPO Enco W51 is sleeker than before. It’s thin now and has an overall premium look to it. The case is, however, in glossy white plastic which means it will get scratches easily.

The earbuds themselves aren’t particularly different from many other designs we’ve seen before – but they’re using oblong-shaped eartips instead. We’re seeing many more premium earbuds moving towards oblong-shaped eartips because it offers a much better seal around the ear canal – because our ears aren’t perfectly circular, to begin with.

OPPO included a total of 4 different sizes – and that means you can get it to fit in your ear as close to perfection as possible.
The M size is pre-installed on the Enco W51.
Also, it’s important to choose the best fit for your ear so that the ANC feature can be as perfect as it can be. Yes, the OPPO Enco W51 does come with ANC as well – which is surprisingly quite good, honestly.

Since it is using a stem design, the microphone points downwards toward my mouth – and that means the microphone should be better than other earbuds. And throughout our test – which you need to watch the review at the top of this review to know – sounds pretty good.

By the way, there’s also wireless charging – if you’re into that feature.

Finally, for the price of RM369, the OPPO Enco W51 is definitely in a territory that I’d consider to be premium but also affordable at the same time. Sure, there’s no app to configure the EQ or customize the touch controls – but hey, it has ANC and it does its job pretty well and yet it sounds great too.

So, I’ll consider the OPPO Enco W51 to be a premium, no-fuss premium TWS that offers great ANC and fantastic audio quality. But, that’s all you’re getting and there is no leeway in terms of customization.

Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Lazada
Shopee

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Japan Has Mastered ‘The Force’

Remember about the attempt to levitate small objects at Laboratory of Thermodynamics in Emerging Technologies in Switzerland  last year?  This year, Japan has successfully levitated some objects in their lab; maybe it’s their way of opening the new year with style. On with progress of 2014!
The theory behind this particular levitation is to use sound waves to maintain an object at a particular position in the air. Not only these  scientists at the University of Tokyo levitate a certain test object but it works with any small objects such as a resistor or any small object that is within the range of the sound’s wavelength. But wait, not only does it hover but they could also manipulate the position of the object in space!

The idea of acoustic levitation has long been imagined and theorised but Japan do what they do best, ‘copy’ and improve. The idea is to use standing waves to send a wave that will hold it from going up and using it’s reflected wave to hold it from going down as you can see in this picture:

Then, they started to play with the position a bit on a single axis.

Then, what the Japanese did was instead of using place, they replace it with another array of speakers that allow them to not only manipulate the position in a restricted manner but dynamically adjust the wavelength and position of the standing waves.
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Here you can see the wave in it’s real world ,visible form.
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According to Yoichi Ochiai, Takayuki Hoshi, and Jun Rekimoto in their research paper:
Our manipulation system has two original features. One is the direction of the ultrasound beam, which is arbitrary because the force acting toward its centre is also utilised. The other is the manipulation principle by which a localised standing wave is generated at an arbitrary position and moved three-dimensionally by opposed and ultrasonic phased arrays. We experimentally confirmed that various materials could be manipulated by our proposed method.
Acoustic levitation is one of the theories that made into the real world in practical form which the others such as quantum levitation using a super conductor is much less practical.
Via: Sploid, Gizmodo

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Apple Vision Pro announced; a VR headset at USD $3,499

The rumored VR headset is finally a reality – mixed reality, I might add. The Apple Vision Pro is something that you can buy soon, and it is releasing in 2024.

There aren’t many details regarding this headset, actually. From what I know, no one actually got to wear it to test it out in the demo area. It was only placed there for people to take selfies with – and that’s about it.
visionOS
As for what Apple said, it comes with visionOS – the world’s first operating system made for spatial navigation (that sounded weird) and it has an ultra-high-resolution display that has 23 million pixels across two displays, and packs with a dual-chip design – Apple’s M2, and a new R1 chip.

Apple also emphasized that the entire headset is see-through and doesn’t have an external controller so you will have to rely on Apple’s cameras to do proper hand tracking. Will it work well? No idea. I’ve tested hand tracking on other VR headsets and it never worked out well. Maybe we need some Apple magic to make it work properly.

The reason why the Apple Vision Pro headset is so thin is that it has a cable that is permanently tethered to the headset. That is the battery of the Vision Pro. While this design can indeed make the headset thinner and lighter and potentially not as hot, having a cable dangling there is a problem.

The headband is a “3D knitted” design that just seems like a band that goes around your head while providing some cushion, and the facial interface is something that will stretch around and fit your face’s curvature.

So far, there aren’t any hands-on (or in this case, heads-on) demonstrations of the Apple Vision Pro just yet – it just seems like this headset is made for developers as of now. Especially for that price of USD $3,499, the average consumer can’t afford that.
Either way, I am interested to see how well this headset will work when it eventually comes out in 2024.

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Review – ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 6GB RAM Version: What Has Changed?

It’s been quite some time since the launch of the original ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage version. While that variant is a smartphone that is really, really affordable, many of our readers here are actually aiming for the 6GB RAM variant. More RAM is always better, right? But what else has changed?
Let’s take a look at what’s new and what’s different between the 3GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1).

Since many aspects of these two smartphones are the same, we’ll be skipping over these parts of review:

Design
Connectivity and ports
Display
Software
Charger

For the full review, please refer back to our full in-depth review of the 3GB RAM variant here.
Unboxing
Exactly the same. Nothing out of the ordinary or special with the 6GB RAM variant. Even the packaging is exactly the same. The only way you can actually differentiate between 3GB and 6GB version is by looking at the specs list behind the box.

The contents remain the same – and you also get a redemption code for Garena Free Fire’s orange techware set.

The contents remain the same here as well – the earphones, charger, and also micro USB cable.

What’s different?
There’s actually a table of differences between the variants of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1). It’s quite confusing – and this table helps to clear things up.

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

8×1.8 GHz Kyro 260
Adreno 509

RAM
6GB
4GB
3GB

Storage

64 GB
supports microSD card up to 400 GB, dedicated slot

32 GB
supports microSD card up to 400 GB, dedicated slot

Display

5.99-inch
18:9 IPS LCD
1080 x 2160

Camera (rear)

16 MP + 5 MP
f/2.2 + f/2.4
PDAF

13 MP + 5 MP
f/2.2 + f/2.4
PDAF

Camera (front)

16 MP
f/2.2

8 MP
f/2.2

Battery
Non-removable 5,000 mAh

Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo

SIM
Dual SIM (Nano) + MicroSD Slot

Connectivity

GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP, LE
GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Features
Rear fingerprint scanner

The first notable difference between the 3GB and 6GB RAM variants is the camera. The 6GB RAM variant comes with a 16MP + 5MP dual rear-facing camera setup and a 16MP selfie camera. The second difference here is… well, the 6GB RAM of course. Every other thing remained the same.
Does the differences make a… difference?
We know two things have changed – the cameras and the RAM. We already griped about how terrible the camera on the Max Pro (M1) really is when we first reviewed the 3GB RAM version. At the back of our minds, we’re wondering if the 6GB RAM variant with a 16MP sensor will be better.

These two things are different from each other – so let’s take a look at the cameras and the performance separately.
Cameras
I took 6GB RAM variants out for a walk and took some pictures. Here are some of the picture samples. You can check out the full album of pictures on our Flickr album here.

Once I looked at the product of these images, I’m not impressed. Seriously.
I actually cascaded the 6GB and 3GB RAM variants side by side so I can take the same scene with two different phones for better comparison. I’m glad I did that – because there are some differences.
The most notable one is with the picture of the doggo. Picture taken with the 6GB RAM variant appeared to be brighter and wow, the difference is day and night – literally. For most indoor shots, the 6GB RAM version is indeed better than the 3GB version.
See the difference?
I actually find that the 6GB RAM version is little less sharp than the 3GB RAM version in most of the comparison shots that I’ve taken. Not sure what’s the issue here, but yes – that’s happening.
When it comes to night shots, both are just abysmal too. Just don’t take low-light shots with this phone.

In terms of shutter speed, both 6GB and 3GB RAM variants are just slow compared to other phones in the market. However, when compared only between the 3GB and 6GB RAM variants, there is no clear winner. Sometimes the 3GB RAM version takes the image faster, and sometimes the 6GB RAM version is faster.
And the camera app is still as terrible like the 3GB RAM variant. Please just use back the ZenUI camera app.
Performance
One might wonder and think that 6GB RAM variant will have better performance than 3GB RAM variant. And that’s somewhat true, but not entirely. Let me explain – but first, let’s take a look at the specs:

6-inch 18:9 aspect ratio IPS LCD display with 2160×1080 resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with 14nm FinFET technology

4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 LP + 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 HP

Adreno 509 GPU

96 ALUs

6GB LPDDR4X RAM
64GB storage
5,000mAh battery
Pure Android Oreo experience

If we focus solely on benchmarks to show the differences and benefits of having more RAM in a smartphone, then we won’t see anything at all. We compared the benchmark scores between the 3GB and 6GB RAM variant and found minimal performance difference.

For the full benchmark scores of the ASUS ZenFone MAx Pro (M1) against other smartphones, check out the full review here.
What about the battery life?
Actually, the 6GB RAM variant does have better battery life – at least in theory. From our usual battery test, it lasts more or less about the same amount of time. In real life usage however, the battery life changes and overall user experience changed.
Remember those apps that used to kill other apps for so-claimed “longer battery life”? If you went on a murder spree and start killing every app that is running on your phone consistently, it’s actually going to be bad for your battery life. Why?

Simple. Imagine if you kill the keyboard app – say Gboard for this matter. Killing it consistently means you’ll need to re-launch Gboard each time you want to type. Relaunching the app alone will take a higher toll than digging out the app that is suspended in the RAM.
Difference in everyday usage experience
With the 6GB RAM variant, multitasking is also better. Let’s say you’re playing The Room: Old Sins and you’re stuck somewhere and want to Google for the guide using Chrome. With 6GB RAM, you can switch between the game and Chrome browser without having any of your apps killed. This goes back to the first point about not having to re-launching apps and conversing battery. Get my point?
It will have some impact to the battery life, but not much since the 5,000mAh battery is quite difficult to even consume 80% of it in a single day.

And not only that – but I do realize an issue with Android that has lower amounts of RAM. The 3GB RAM variant has an issue where when I unlocked the phone after about 3 hours of not using it, the phone takes about a minute or so before it gets itself sorted out and runs smoothly again. Why? Because I’m always using around 2.9GB of RAM – and that 3GB of RAM just isn’t enough for my day-to-day usage.
On the 6GB RAM variant, this does not happen. I have another 3GB of RAM to spend before choking it to death – that means my apps don’t have to be murdered to clear off RAM, and I still have extra gigabytes of RAM to spare.
Wrapping up the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 6GB RAM review
In this entire review, we only focused on the differences and benefits of the 6GB RAM variant when compared to the 3GB RAM version. We have a slightly better camera, and obviously double the amount of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage.
The ZenFone Max Pro (M1) itself, regardless of of the amount of RAM, is already a great phone. It uses the energy-efficient yet powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset alongside with a 5,000mAh battery, 6-inch screen with 18:9 aspect ratio with 2160×1080 resolution, and dedicated card slots for SIM1 + SIM2 + microSD. The ZenFone Max Pro (M1) can literally last for two days without any issues.
All of these greatness for just RM999 – which is actually quite good for its price. Just that the camera itself is disappointing.

Where to buy?
Over at ASUS’s official LazMall page right here.

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Fresh new OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and Nord Buds 2 will be launched in the coming weeks; Phone’s at RM1,099

OnePlus Malaysia has gone out and announced the arrival of the new Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and Nord Buds 2 to complete your digital life companion set without breaking the bank.

First up, the smartphone. The main deal of this device is very straightforward given its price point where you may enjoy a nice 1080p screen with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth navigation and transition while getting a nice set of back cameras to take decent photos.
The only obvious drawback is the raw performance which makes it not really suitable for gaming so for those who don’t game, you’re in for a treat. Coupled with the SuperVOOC 67W fast charge, you’re really getting some good at just 1.1k.
Here’s a quick summary of its specs.

6.72-inch IPS LCD Display

1080p Resolution
Middle Punch Hole Notch
120Hz Refresh Rate

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Chipset
8GB RAM
256GB Storage
Triple Rear Cameras

Main: 108MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

16MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

67W Fast Charge

Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray Colors

On the other hand, the Nord Buds 2 comes in as the 2nd generation of the Nord TWS member that delivers a strong thumpy bass through the BassWave enhancement algorithm pushing the 12.4mm driver to the brink and decent ANC performance at 25dB.
It also supports Dolby Atmos if you do watch supported content you can use it for up to 7 hours continuously with 36 hours of total playback duration. It can tank up against daily wear and tear through its IP55 guarding against sweat and dust too.
Price and Availability
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is priced at RM1,099 while the Nord Buds 2 TWS is at RM329 respectively. Preorder dates for both of them are the same which is April 11 and come with the following freebies/offer:

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G – FREE 1-Year Extended Warranty + 1-Year Screen Protection + Nord Buds
Nord Buds 2 – RM30 discount

The deal is exclusively hosted on Lazada or you may head to the official site for a different set of promotions.

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Who and what smartphone filmed the ostrich on Federal Highway?

It’s the mystery that you’ve all been asking for the past few days – and here it is. Mystery solved!
The guy behind the camera – actually a smartphone camera, is Jeff Sandhu from BFM! The ostrich video was taken with a Galaxy S7 Edge actually, and that’s captured using the Galaxy S7 Edge’s rear-camera of course.

Guess that? Jeff even had an “aftermath” video that came out just yesterday, with an update on how Peekaboo the ostrich is doing too.

Good for you Jeff!

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