Yes exclusively brings a Samsung 4G Chromebook to Malaysia

When it comes to Chromebooks in Malaysia, it’s pretty much the least known type of laptops. If you don’t know, Chromebooks are laptops created by Google and runs on the Chrome OS – literally an interface that looks like the Chrome browser interface where you complete all your task at.

Yes, being the first one to bring in 4G LTE connectivity to Malaysia is now offering an exclusive Samsung 4G Chromebook at only just RM988, which is under a 24 month contract with a 3.5GB monthly data quota and a monthly fee of RM88. The Chromebook itself is at a recommended retail price of RM1,299.
Sure, the plan is a little expensive but then again, you’re getting 4G’s super speed – well, assuming that you need that much though. Chromebooks do indeed need a constant Internet connection to work in its top notch condition, otherwise it’s completely useless.
Coming back to Yes’s plan, it is stated as below.

Yes made the plan for the Samsung 4G Chromebook a little extra spicy with a price cut, then adds up the advance payment which makes it exactly the same price as the recommended retail price – only now with the 4G LTE connection. Then, of course you’ll have to pay up the fees monthly.
As of now though, many areas are already in coverage by Yes 4G, but then again I still think the price is a little too high and usage is very limited since you have such high speed, but you have quite a low monthly data quota to begin with. Maybe it’ll be better to get a laptop with SIM card slot for now, or just tether from your mobile device.
Source : Yes

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Get the Galaxy Buds for free when you purchase the Galaxy Tab S6; including 4 months of free YouTube Premium

Samsung released a bunch of new deals for us Malaysians since MCO started, and now we have an overarching summary of all the deals that are still currently running – alongside a brand new deal for the Galaxy Tab S6.
So, any new purchases of the Galaxy Tab S6 (priced at RM3,099) from now until 7th June 2020, you’ll get a white Galaxy Buds for free. This tablet is perfect for those who want to be productive on the go – and it has Samsung DeX, complimented by the Google Mobile Services for the complete Android experience.

And yes, it’s the first generation of the Samsung Galaxy Buds. We’ve reviewed it last year, so click here to find out what we think about it. Spoiler: it sounds great after tuning it in the EQ.
To learn more about this deal for the Galaxy Tab S6, click here.
And if you’re already considering getting a Samsung device – be it the Galaxy S20 series or the Galaxy Z Flip, or even the newly-released Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, here Samsung has something to sweeten the deal for you.

Yes – YouTube Premium for free! Here, you’ll get ad-free videos, offline videos, and even YouTube Music Premium. As many of us are already listening to music via YouTube, the Premium subscription allows us to multitask – watch videos while doing something else.
The free YouTube Premium is available for these devices:

4 months free YouTube Premium

Samsung Galaxy S20 series
Galaxy Z Flip
Galaxy Fold
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

2 months free YouTube Premium

Galaxy A51
All other devices purchased and activated from 14 February 2020 until 5 March 2021.

To redeem your free YouTube Premium subscription on your Samsung devices, follow these steps:

Open the YouTube app on your Samsung Galaxy device and go to Account.
Click on Get YouTube Premium.
Click on Try it For Free.
Complete your purchase.
Enjoy your YouTube videos and music without interruption!

To learn more about Samsung’s free YouTube Premium subscription offer, click here. And just as a quick PSA, please use YouTube Premium. Don’t use the accursed YouTube Vanced.

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The OnePlus 11 5G is official in Malaysia from RM3,299; Is the killer back?

Finally, the OnePlus 11 5G has been launched officially in Malaysia and its price tag, at least for me, is fully acceptable for what it has to offer.

If you don’t mind the video format, just watch our review up here. In short, the OnePlus 11 5G has kind of returned to its roots and the way we phrase that is that the last year 10 T 5G lost its OnePlus spirit in general, to the point that I would call that a well-made and designed phone if I don’t know that’s a OnePlus device.
But anyway, this year’s offering really pushed the starting price to the bottom due to the fact that they are offering 128GB storage models which are plentiful enough for people that do not take photos and videos every day. The return of the Hasselblad logo also means that its camera is top-notch too – something missing from the 10T 5G and it performs worse than we expected to be honest.
Here’s a quick refresh of its specs.

6.7-inch LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED Display

1440p Resolution
Middle Punch Hole Notch
120Hz Refresh Rate
HDR10+ Support
1300nits Peak Brightness
Dolby Vision
1 Billion Colors

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chipset
Up to 16GB RAM
Up to 256GB Storage
Triple Back Camera (By Hasselblad)

Main: 50MP f/1.8 with omnidirectional PDAF, IOS
Telephoto: 32MP f/2.0 with PDAF, 2X Optical Zoom
Ultra-Wide: 48MP f/2.2 with AF

16MP Selfie Camera
5,00mAh Battery

100W Fast Charge

Titan Black, Eternal Green Colors

Despite the subject of storage capacity being a moot point, the RAM on the other hand pretty much makes less sense the higher you go as the current demands of 2023 in almost all cases, require no more than 8GB. Here’s why.

Aside from the phone, the OnePlus Buds Pro2 utilizes the MelodyBoost dual drivers to deliver a whole and full sound output with up top 48dBa noise cancellation for that quiet and music-only session.
Adding the super fast charge delivering 10 hours of audio with just 10 minutes of charging, the TWS is Hi-Res certified, Google Spatial Audio and Fast Pair compatible, and has up to 39 hours of playback time in total.
Price and Availability
The preorder for the OnePlus 11 5G starts February 16 at the price of RM3,299 for the 8GB+128GB model and RM3,599 for the 16GB+256GB variant. Meanwhile, the Buds Pro2 TWS is at RM869 which puts it at among the premium-class earbuds in the market.
And what do you get for making the early move? There are two phases actually, depending on how early you wanna be but yeah, here are all the freebies.

Preorder Phase (February 16 – 24)

First Sale Phase (February 25 – March 3)

FREE OnePlus Buds Pro2 TWS

OnePlus Buds Pro2 TWS RM200 PWP Discount

FREE OnePlus 11 5G Bumper Case Sandstone

FREE OnePlus 11 5G Bumper Case Sandstone

FREE 1-Year Extended Warranty

FREE 1-Year Extended Warranty

FREE 1-Year Screen Protection

FREE 1-Year Screen Protection

1 Entry to Lucky Draw

1 Entry to Lucky Draw

Jackson Wang Postcard

Jackson Wang Postcard

Therefore be early and don’t miss out on that RM800+ free stuff!
Both products are on the usual Lazada and Shopee platforms.

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New Garmin ‘Women Collection’ sales puts 4 different class of smartwatches on sale

Garmin Malaysia is giving all ladies a fair treat for 2 weeks starting today thanks to the newly announced Women Collection campaign.

No matter if you’re a white-collar aiming to be the top dog or the fitness enthusiast actively exercising outdoors or a simple lady that just wants to look cute and finely, Garmin’s got you with 4 different series of smartwatches from the modern-looking Lily and Venu to the rugged-class Instinct family, there’s bound to be one that interest you the most.
Here’s the full price list for all 7 items on sale.

Product

Promo Price

Vivomove Sport

RM760

Lily

RM760

Venu 2S

RM1,780

Instinct 2S Surf Edition

RM2,260

Instinct 2S Solar

RM1,999

Instinct 2S Camo Edition

RM1,760

The campaign starts today and ends on November 16 and is widely available across Garmin’s Shopee, Lazada, and AECO e-store pages.

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Pro version of the Black Shark 3.5mm Earphone 2 launches at RM269

The guys at Black Shark Malaysia have brought in the news of officially launching the new 3.5mm Earphone 2 Pro in the country.

The new wired earphone delivers crisp and punchy audio through the 11.2mm drivers and internal moving coil to produce bass, mids, and highs with a delicate balance to make sure that you can hear every part of your content at ease. The elbow design and 90-degree connector minimize the contact with your palm during gaming sessions while the side tip design makes it sit better and more stable within the ear canals with 3 different sizes of rubber tips available for further customization and the addition of physical Volume Up and Volume Down button makes adjusting volume levels a breeze without you taking out your smartphone which is always appreciated. In short, it is a wired earphone that bores the signature Black and Green design that focuses purely on delivering the best audio experience with an affordable price tag.
Pricing
The official MSRP for the Black Shark 3.5mm Earphones 2 Pro is RM239 and you can buy it now on Shopee.

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ASUS Shows New ZenBook & ZenBook Flip Series

Introducing the brand new ASUS ZenBook series. This is meant for those who prefer thin, light, and beautiful laptops with long battery life. The latest generation of ZenBooks have not strayed from that design mantra that was employed since the first generation. Not to be confused with the Pro lineup that was launched a few days ago, though.

The new era of ZenBooks have the NanoEdge design, with the bezels measuring at 2.8mm at both sides, 5.9mm at the top, and 3.3mm at the bottom. This makes the laptop has an impressive 95% screen-to-body ratio. When the dimensions of a piece of A4 paper is compared, the ZenBook Pro 13 and 14 isn’t that far off.

ASUS has also kept the webcam at the top of the laptop, hence the thicker 5.9mm top bezel. This is a great decision since no one wants to look at your double chin or nostril during an online video chat or conference.

As for the specs of the new ZenBook series, it sports up to Intel’s 8th Gen Core i7 processor with NVIDIA MX150 or GTX 1050 MaxQ GPUs. It will come with up to 1TB of PCIe NVMe SSD that can go up to 3.2Gb/s read speeds and up to 14 hours of battery life with its 50Wh battery.

Even with such a small laptop, the ASUS ZenBook – particularly the 13-inch model – still ofers a slew of ports that is used daily. On the right, we can find the 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-A port, a microSD card slot, and on the right we can see the DC power jack, a full-size HDMI port, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port, and a USB-C Gen 2 port.

ASUS is now also including TPM 2.0 for enterprise grade security and have their laptops tested with MIL-STD 810G standards to ensure that the new ZenBooks can last through intense usage.

Of course, we can’t forget about the ErgoLift hinge as well. It first appeared in older ZenBooks, and ASUS has now refined the ErgoLift design and made it even more comfortable than ever. Combined with the new ergonomic keyboard with 0.15mm disk and 1.4mm key travel distance, the new ASUS ZenBook promises comfort.

The trackpad on the new ZenBook series is also redesigned – with the introduction of NumberPad. Yeah – I know, that is quite a good pun.

The new NumberPad changes the trackpad to become a numberpad and you can just touch the trackpad to type in the numbers. Pretty self-explanatory. To activate and deactivate the NumberPad, just hit the little icon at the top right corner of the trackpad. It’s definitely convenient for those who want a dedicated numberpad on a small laptop.

As for the different list of specs and configurations of the new ZenBook series, take a look at the table below. Keep in mind that there is a possibility that not all ZenBooks will be coming to Malaysia.

ZenBook 13 (UX333)
ZenBook 14 (UX433)
ZenBook 15 (UX533)
ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362)
ZenBook Flip 15 (UX562)

Physical Innovations

4-sided NanoEdge display
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

Exclusive NumberPad
✓
✓
Not needed
✓
Not needed

ErgoLift Hinge Design
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

Ergonomic Keyboard
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

Performance Components

Powerful discrete graphics
MX150
MX150
GTX1050 (Max Q)

GTX1050 (Max Q)

Fastest Gigabit WiFi
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

Quiet Fan
✓
✓

✓

4-lens 3D IR Camera
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

Reliability & Security

MIL STD 810G standard
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

TPM 2.0
✓

✓

Here’s a gallery of all the pictures of the ZenBooks we took during our exclusive media preview at Taipei.
ASUS ZenBook 14 UX433

ASUS ZenBook 15 UX533

ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 UX362

ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 UX562

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Love your Samsung Galaxy smartphone very much? You may walk away with a new Galaxy Buds+ with that passion

Samsung knows that many fans picked up their Galaxy smartphones over others due to various hardware and software reasons. Apparently, they want to know the reasons and are willing to give away a brand new Galaxy Buds+ for doing so.

Exclusively to Samsung Members, the #LoveGalaxyLoveMe contest wants very simple things from contestants – Openly express what’s so good about their chosen smartphone from either feature or appearance perspective. Simply follow the 3 steps to get started.

Using a Galaxy smartphone, highlight and express amazing features of the device such as video quality, high battery capacity, superior performance, etc
Upload to the community section within the Samsung Members app
Briefly describe your video clip and attach #LoveGalaxyLoveMe and #SamsungMembersMY to your post

The top 5 submissions with the most Likes will walk away with a Galaxy Buds+ so express your creativity, passion, and love to stand out from the rest of the crowd.
The contest will be ending on June 20. Click here for the full set of terms and conditions.

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realme UI 4.0 beta is now available for public feedback; GT series users gets a head start at the moment

realme has announced that they are recruiting fans and users to help test out the upcoming realme UI 4.0 software update before the official launch.

The UI 4.0 BETA Recruitment Program wants to let fellow realme users experience what’s new within the new interface while receiving feedback to allow the devs to improve upon the initial early access version in order to make it more robust and user-friendly.
For now, devices that are eligible for the early test are the GT series with selected models GT NEO 3, GT 2 Pro, and the GT NEO 2, and interested users can follow these steps to get enrolled in the program:

Register your IMEI number via this Google Form
Successfully registered users will receive the test package within 7 days via software update
Post feedback and bugs over at this thread

Other than that, realme also want some community submission for new widgets that can go well with the UI 4.0 update so from November 15 onwards until the 28th, the realme 4.0 UI Widget Co-Creation Campaign will officially engage with prizes like the GT NEO 3 and exclusive community badges available for winning. Winners are to be announced on December 8.

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Nasa Detects Unexpected Radiation Band( Other Than Van Allen )

Our planet have a natural radiation belt named The Van Allen radiation belt. The belt itself is a plasma that surrounds the earth and held in place by it’s own magnetic field. The altitude for the belt is around 1000 KM to 60 000 km above the surface.

Recently, NASA have unexpectedly discovered an additional radiation belt with their Van Allen Probes. The probes are designed to study the behavior of space influence. The unknown third radiation belt may pose a potential risk for our current satellites and probes inclduing manned space flights.
Nicky Fox, Van Allen Probes deputy project scientist at the Johns Hopkins University, said: “We thought we knew the radiation belts, but we don’t. The advances in technology and detection made by NASA in this mission already have had an almost immediate impact on basic science.”
– Telegraph

NASA will be conducting a Google+ hangout Today soon on 2 AM till 3 AM, Malaysian time[GMT +8] to discuss and reveal further on the discovery.
The link is available here: NASA Hangout: Van Allen Space Probes Discoveries
Via – NASA

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Console Wars – E3 2013

So far we have two consoles that has been revealed – the controversial Xbox One and the lovable PS4. Microsoft is not backing down with their tight DRM and no-disc-trading policy while Sony are saying that their disc games can be traded or shared.
Xbox One
Xbox One will be released somewhere in November in the US market for USD 499 ( RM 1570 excluding tax and shipping )
Surprisingly, the Xbox 360 will receive and update along with a special gift. Starting from 1 July, Xbox Live Gold members will receive two free game downloads PER MONTH!

14 titles are announced that we can see on the Xbox One:

Forza Motorsport 5
Minecraft
Project Spark
Battlefield 4
Below
Dead Rising 3
Crimson Dragon
Ryse
Killer Instinct
Sunset Overdrive
Quantum Break
D4
Witcher 3
Halo [YAY! ]
Titan Fall
Call of Duty®: Ghosts

PS4
PS4 will be sold from USD 399 which is 100 USD cheaper than the Xbox One and will ship somewhere during this year’s holiday season. Clearly, Sony does not have a specific deadline on this one but at least they allow consumers to do whatever they like with the discs they bought.
Launch titles for the PS 4 are:

They Are: Deep Down
Destiny
Diablo III
Driveclub
Final Fantasy XV
Infamous: Second Son
Killzone: Shadown Fall
Knack
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Watch Dogs
Kingdom Hearts 3

Stay tuned for more details on these consoles and more on E3 for tonight which Nintendo will have surprises coming up! Also, SEGA’s Spectrum is tomorrow!

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Garmin Malaysia’s Christmas sale starts today with savings of up to RM561

Garmin Malaysia’s Christmas sale has officially kicked off and a lot of smartwatches are available at a much lower price and includes both “his and hers”.

The sales are going to be a bit different than usual as it is running on a weekly refresh basis where different promotional items are slotted for lower prices at different times of the holiday month.
So all you need to do is to pay attention to the smartwatch you like and jot down which week it is in.
Here’s what is being offered respectively.
Week 1 (December 1 – December 11)

Product

Promo Price (RM)

Lily RoseGold/Deep Orchid

960

Venu 2 Plus Powder Gray/Black/Ivory

2,180

Venu 2 Granite/Black

1,950

Instinct 2s Graphite/Deep Orchid/Poppy

1,699

Instinct 2s Mist Camo/Surf Waikiki

1,950

Instinct 2s Solar Graphite/Mist Gray/Neo Tropic

2,180

Instinct 2s Solar Surf Ericeira

2,420

Instinct 2 Graphite

1,699

Instinct 2 Surf Mavericks/Graphite Camo

1,950

Instinct 2 Solar Graphite/Mist Gray/Tidal Blue

2,180

Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Black/Coyote Tan/Surf Bell Beach

2,420

Week 2 (December 12 – December 18)

Product

Promo Price (RM)

Forerunner 255s Powder Grey/Bubblegum

1,699

Forerunner 255 Slate Grey/Tidal Blue

1,699

Forerunner 255S Music Black/Whitestone

1,950

Forerunner 255 Music Black/Whitestone

1,950

Week 3 (December 19 – December 25)

Product

Promo Price (RM)

Enduro 2

5,350

Tactic 7

6,299

Fenix 7 Sapphire Whitestone/Black

4,370

Fenix 7x Sapphire Carbon Gray/Whitestone/Black

4,850

Epix Black

4,780

Be sure to visit Garmin Malaysia’s Shopee, Lazada, and AECO e-store pages in order to access these promotions.

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iQOO Malaysia now has a referral program and you can earn rewards as well as giving your friends and families some treat on iQOO products

iQOO Malaysia has officially kicked off its referral ambassador program for loyal fans who just want to share some iQOO love with their friends and families.

By becoming an iQOO brand ambassador, you’ll gain exclusive privileges and bonuses on top of earning some kind of “metal” or “award” if you can get your friends and family to get an iQOO Z7 series smartphone under your encouragement.
What’s more, you’ll get to dive into the iQOO community and share your opinion and views with other similar individuals too.
All you have to do is register via this Google Forms and within 3 days, someone will contact you and provide you with more instructions to get started.

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HP Malaysia officially launches 1st Experience Hub at Pavilion Bukit Jalil to provide best access to the latest products

HP Malaysia just launched the brand new Experience Hub in partnership with one of Malaysia’s largest IT retailers, Thunder Match Technology (TMT).
As the title said, the new store is now in operation over at Pavilion Bukit Jalil with this year’s partnership being the 10th consecutive year between HP and TMT so it does make sense for both of them to create a new experience that caters to both offline and online patrons that is also hyperpersonal.

Although similar yet at a greater scale, the Experience Hub will be serving the broadest range of HP products from standalone systems like laptops and desktops to equipment like printers and peripherals. To help facilitate customers in picking the most suitable products, lots of hands-on demo units are available for testing on-site.
Spreading awareness and providing access to the latest technology is also one of the store’s main goals as visitors can get into things like AR and VR to play interactive games that provide exciting rewards. Virtual promoters are utilized for daily live streams where inquiries and information can be acquired online.
To wrap a complete and comfortable browse/shopping package, there’s also a small cafe corner for you to take a chill pill and lay back while the youngsters go around and do their own thing.
For the Selangor and KL peeps that prefer physical shops rather than online purchasing of HP products, why not pay the Experience Hub a visit?

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CES2020: Samsung demonstrates SelfieType

In Samsung, there is an in-house incubation program called C-Lab that has been nurturing ideas from Samsung employees since 2012. The C-Lab is divided into two parts – C-Lab Inside and C-Lab Outside. There are a total of 9 different exhibits from different teams within the Samsung C-Lab. And the lifechanging SelfieType is one of them.
From 7th January to 10th January, Samsung will be showcasing all of the C-Lab teams’ projects. Samsung also invites everyone to go have a look and give feedback regarding their innovations.

The SelfieType is quite bizarre. We initially thought it is those typical laser projection keyboard where we have to hit specific areas of the table to register a keystroke. But no – the SelfieType seems to be a fundamentally different way of achieving “air typing”.

Introducing, typing in the air a la an air guitarist – but we’re air typists now. The SelfieType team says that this is a “keyboardless keyboard” whereby it uses both the smartphone’s RGB and selfie cameras to start typing. This means both the Galaxy S10+ (review) and the Galaxy Fold (review) are compatible with SelfieType.
Since the technology requires only the ubiquitous hardware found in many smartphones these days, SelfieType can also be extended to tablets, laptops and various other mobile devices.
To start using SelfieType, you just need a compatible smartphone to be standing on a flat surface, then fold your hands out in the typing position. Then, you can already start typing. The proprietary SelfieType AI engine will analyze the finger movement and translate them into keystrokes in accordance with the QWERTY keyboard layout as shown on the phone.

The SelfieType keyboardless keyboard is currently developed for English only, but the developers are looking to further expand to other languages too. Since everyone’s typing posture is varied, the SelfieType team is looking to further improve the accuracy by learning the user’s individual typing style and adapt to it.
In a way, having a technology like SelfieType means I can start typing ergonomically and quickly without having my thumbs cramped onto the smartphone screen. I’m looking forward to testing the SelfieType keyboard myself.

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Google Glass – Sooner Than You Think

It was a big surprise when Google announced that they are soon releasing the famous wearable computer, Google Glass. So far, we’ve only seen them in videos and prototype form. Google says that the Glass is expected be out in the wild by the end of 2013.

Google now have given the opportunity to developers to get their hands on the Glass at Google New York. The final version are expected to be cheaper than their developer’s offering.
“Well, we finally have official word from Google that it is aiming to release a ‘fully-polished’ version of the wearable headset to consumers by the end of this year. The company has also informed us that Google Glass will cost ‘less than $1,500′ when it goes on sale.”
–The Verge
Google is also partnering with Warby Parker to include prescription frames and will come in multiple colours and designs.

According to The Verge who had their hands on one of those Glass, the method to interact with the Glass is by voice commands and a touchpad. The Glass will respond when you say “okay, Glass” just like they did in this Google’s official video.

It responds to natural voice commands but for now, the voice command works like a hit and miss.
The Glass is however, not a standalone device but it’s rather an accessory for Android and iOS devices. The Glass can connect with either WiFi or Bluetooth to the host device.
The most exciting part is how you can take picture and videos hands free. Below is a picture of the bare electronics.

The Glass is expected to be sold around the end of this year at an estimated price of less than USD 1,500(RM 4652) which is about the price of a brand new, above average computer.
Via – The Verge

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Transcend releases HUB5C; a next-generation USB-C hub

Transcend has been in the market for years and is known for its product quality and also the practicality of the products. Today, Transcend is announcing that the new HUB5C – it’s a USB-C hub that has many useful ports and at high speeds.
Yet it’s not expensive either. The Transcend HUB5C is only at USD $29.90 now.

As the world moves toward USB-C, we’ve come to be accustomed to these dongles during this transition period. There are generic ones, or some with a fancy design – but most of them have the same ports anyway. Transcend’s HUB5C has a pretty generic design but with excellent port selection.
Super
The HUB5C is a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C hub, so it will take up that 10Gb/s speed. It’s an integration of two ports into one dongle!

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2015 Holiday Gift Guide – the best tech gifts!

‘Tis the season of giving, and it can be for anyone! Be it your family or friends, even enemies, can receive a gift from you! But no one wants their gift to be unused and collect dust somewhere, so this is the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide that we’ve prepared just for you – the best tech gifts for all walks of life!
Let’s start categorically on product genres, then sub-categorize it according to the user. It will include a little bit of description, and with some list of products.

Smartphones
I’m never gonna include those high-end phones, as they’re all pretty much overpriced phones yet they’re all the same. The most expensive phones we’re gonna include here is the budget high-end phones.
For <RM600
This category is simple – there is no need for the highest end of specs, but performs decently and has all of the basic things done. Suitable as a gift for parents and grandparents who don’t need the fastest and best smartphones out there.

Alcatel Flash 2 (RM549)
LEAGOO Elite 4 (RM499)
ASUS ZenFone Go (RM498, free 100GB Google Drive storage)

For <RM800
Mid-rangers fall into this category. Fits those who wants more than just the basics, but doesn’t need the speed just yet.

ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser (RM799)

Seems to be the one and only phone that fits in this category. Also, it has laser autofocus!
For <RM1,600
Woah, big budget you have here! Nonetheless, which is where all the best smartphones out there have fall into. They offer the highest end specs within a very reasonable and reachable prices. That being said, the OnePlus One is the main pioneer of this category, so I really have to pay respect to it.

ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe (RM1,599)
ASUS ZenFone Selfie (RM1,199)
Honor 7 (RM1,399)

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Laptops

We did do a guide on what laptop to buy NOW, and we think that the article is still valid till now.
Check out the whole list of recommended laptops right here!

Photographers
Let’s be honest – if we ourselves are not our personal photographers, it’s difficult to get the perfect gift for them. The one and only gift I can think that satisfies all photographers is the WD My Passport Wireless, with the cheapest price being RM699 at Lazada.

That’s an amazing external hard disk. It has SD card slot so that photographers can copy all pictures into the hard disks on the fly, then use the WiFi built into the Passport Wireless and just get all the pictures to any of the smart devices – be it Android or iOS!
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For shared storage
Here’s the problem – everyone in the family has their own private sets of photos, music, and videos. Maybe even some important documents too. You can opt to get an external hard disk for everyone in the family whilst thinking about the capacity for each external hard disk.

Or better yet, get a network attached storage, or NAS, instead! I highly recommend the WD My Cloud Mirror, and I specifically opt for dual-drive for extra features. It’s offers a lot more and still cheaper than getting separate 1TB external hard disks too.
I think families should consider getting a NAS with no questions asked. Gift the NAS to the one who maintains it, then ask them to create an account for you so you yourself can use the NAS too. Then, all other family members can use the NAS too. Or you can lease out some storage space (since the you can set specific quota for specific user). Great gift, no?
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For music lovers
Music is absolutely the driver of life – at least for me. I love music, but to enjoy good music these days really need some decent hardware to enjoy good music. With this, I recommend a these speakers and earphones.

For earphones, I would really recommend the NAD Viso HP20! Absolutely the best pair of earphones out there right now. As for headphones, I’m not in a position to recommend any of them right now as I’m still new to those.

Bluetooth speakers however, I did play with a lot of them before – and there are two of them which I can recommend a few that I absolutely love.

UE Boom; waterproof (RM799; get first at RM599 and second at RM399 promotion valid now until 31st December 2015!)
Elysium Zeon III (RM499)

Hey – if you do like your current speakers but absolutely need to add wireless audio streaming on it, then the Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter is absolutely for you!

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Peripherals

There comes peripherals on the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide – by peripherals I mean keyboards, mouse, and even some other controllers. And here we do have a few that we absolutely love.

Logitech K480 Multi-Bluetooth Keyboard (RM179)
Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Multi-Bluetooth Mouse (RM339)
Xiaomi Gamepad (review coming up; it’s amazing!)

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For household
Yeah yeah, you must be asking – “what’s up with this section for “households”? Seriously?” Yeah. I’m serious.
Household electronics aren’t simple – and the main point that differentiates between household tech and “personal” tech is that these devices will have to be shared among the family, like your TV or the family tablet. Then comes another problem – what if I want to type with my own peripheral on the family devices? That’s where these devices come in!

Logitech K400+ Bluetooth keyboard + trackpad (RM169)
Logitech K480 Bluetooth keyboard + dock (RM154)
Logitech K300 Bluetooth keyboard (RM126)

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Wrap up
I really hope the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide we prepared for you right here, and really hope that the choices we made here will help you make the best choice for your family.
Thanks again for checking this gift guide, and thanks for all of you support all these while!

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Maybank launches a new app called MAE to help you manage daily spending and save money

Maybank has officially revealed the all-new banking app called MAE by Maybank2u that is built to fit the lifestyle of Malaysians with a unique ecosystem that will help taking charge of all money matters aside from the regular banking actions.
Before you ask, yes, this app retains all features of Maybank2u such as money transfer, bill payment, account management, all those banking functions you are used to is all in the MAE app.

Many new features have been implemented in the new app for refreshing and meaningful user experience. The brand new Expenses tool is a spending tracking function that sums up all your transactions across accounts, cards, and QR code payments into one single, holistic view for a quick and easy to understand summarized categories such as Food, Shopping, and Utilities and more. You can manually add records as well for cash transactions that could be missed out too.
For savings, the Tabung feature introduces a whole new meaning of teamwork. Aside from the usual Individual type for personal use, you can now contribute alongside your family and friends into a single pool of funds under the Group Savings category. Your next impulse trip or group vacation is going to be much easier to achieve through this wonderful feature.
To help accelerate the saving process, the Boosters feature is here to complement your daily spending habits to help you accumulate funds in many little ways and that includes Spare Change which rounds up expenses and transfers the balance into Tabung, Scan and Save which credits savings earned from promotions used during QR transactions and Guilty Pleasure, which allows you to set a daily spending limit in any category of your choice and an amount to be credited into your Tabung if the limit is exceeded.

Maybank has also created a new Visa Debit Card to go with the MAE app. It hosts several benefits such as competitive foreign exchange rates and perks customized for local and oversea spending. All you need to do is to apply for it within the MAE app and it will be delivered to your doorsteps. Easy as that. One of the most convenient features is that when traveling to other countries, the savings amount will be converted into the specific currency that allows the user to roughly know the amount and their spending limits as well and it is actually very nice to have it.
To tackle the first world problem of Malaysians which is “Eat what? Go where eat?”, the Makan Mana wheel is here to solve the issue for you and the gang while highlighting partner merchants that you can enjoy benefits from visiting their shop for a meal, covered across entire Malaysia.
Download Links
The MAE app is available for download now for both Android and iOS users. Existing Maybank2u users just need to go through a simple security setup and transit into the new app immediately while non-Maybank users can also apply for it via the app without visiting a branch and have banking features and access as well.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/my/app/mae-by-maybank2u/id1481028763
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.maybank2u.life&hl=en_US&gl=US

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Samsung Re-Opens Premium Customer Care Center In Plaza Low Yat

Samsung Malaysia Electronics has proudly opened the doors to its new concept Premium Care Center in Kuala Lumpur’s Plaza Low Yat, located on the 4th floor, Lot 28. With a total built-up of 2,200 square feet – an additional 600 square feet from its previous built-up, Samsung’s new concept Care Center is intended to be a one-stop servicing solution where consumers can head to for fast and convenient after-sales services.

The center has been optimized to eliminate long queue lines, along with a premium setting to include soft, plush sofas, air purifiers and complimentary beverages so visitors can wait for the repair of their devices in total comfort.
We at Samsung are thrilled to finally open our new and improved concept Premium Care Center, here in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Plaza Low Yat is widely known to Malaysians as the tech central hub for consumers to head to, and we believe that this location will be an advantage positioning for after-sales services by Samsung. We are thoroughly committed to providing all Samsung mobile users the finest experiences in all facets of their mobile journey, and the re-opening of this center is a testament to that.
– Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics
Furthermore, a wide range of reading materials, charging ports, wireless internet access, and massage chairs combined with multipurpose discussion spaces have been made readily available for visitors to sit back and unwind in an atmosphere that is tranquil yet filled with entertainment to suit individual preferences.

A key highlight of the Care Center is its one-hour mobile device repair service. As a company that is committed to providing exceptional after-sales services, Samsung aims to get repairs done within the hour through first-rate facilities and personalized attention by product specialists and technicians.
Apart from that, other services provided by the store include free device check-ups, cleaning services, and a Smart Learning station which provides informative tutorials on the benefits of Samsung apps and services. Through this upgraded Care Centre, Samsung hopes that consumers will have a more all-rounded and comfortable experience, from the start to the end of their mobile journey.
To celebrate its opening, Samsung is introducing several promotions that can be redeemed exclusively at the Low Yat Premium Care Center. From now till 31 st May 2018, visitors of the Center will get 30% off on any Samsung Smart Care service pack via the Samsung Members app. Moreover, visitors will be eligible for a 30% discount on all Out-of-Warranty device repairs at the Center.

Honestly speaking, I’ve been to the old Care Center before to get my first generation Samsung Gear Fit fixed as it had dead pixels. It was… a typical service center. There was no place to sit and there were only counters with technicians that will talk to you when your number is called.
I somehow got my case escalated to the point where I can get it fixed within the same afternoon, but spanned over 2 hours of wait time.
Since Samsung is upping their game in customer service and make everything as smooth and fast as possible while the customer sits there and chill, I think it’s a very good step forward.

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Stand a chance to get yourself a free trip to Kota Kinabalu during OPPO’s 65th Merdaka Sale

OPPO has recently launched its 65th Merdeka Sale which runs from 26th August until 18th September, offering fans and shoppers all across Malaysia attractive promotions, freebies, as well as MY OPPO App exclusive privileges.

During the promotional period, shoppers who purchase any OPPO device and sign up as a member of the MY OPPO app will be eligible to enter a lucky draw to win a 3-day-2-night holiday package which includes lodging, return airport transfers, and guided tours.
Here’s the list of the lucky draw prizes:

Grand Prize: 3D2N Kota Kinabalu travel package
Second Prize: 3D2N Langkawi travel package
Third Prize: 3D2N Redang travel package
Consolation Prize: Up to 50 My OPPO Member points

On top of that, buyers of the selected products will be entitled to the following free gifts:

Find X5 Pro 5G — free Kevlar Phone Case
Reno8 5G / Reno8 Pro 5G — free Reno8 Series Gift Box
Reno8 Z 5G — free TWS earbuds
Pad Air (4+128) — free Reno Pad Air casing

There’s also a PWP promotion where shoppers can acquire either the Watch Free or Enco Air2 at half their normal prices.
What’s more, new users who register during the campaign time will receive welcome gifts such as RM15 discount voucher for OPPO products, Baskin Robbins Buy 1 Free 1 voucher, and RM50 travel voucher redeemable on Golden Destinations’ services.
As for existing OPPO smartphone users, they will also be entitled to an RM30 discount when purchasing the A57.
For more details on the OPPO 65th Merdeka Sale, kindly refer to this link.

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Win a pair of Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite with AR Doodle

Valentine’s Day is upon and the best gift you can give someone this day and age is a brand new smartphone – because we use them every day. Samsung just announced the Galaxy Note10 Lite, and here’s your chance to win a pair of them. Yes, a pair – two phones at the same time so you can have the same phone as your significant other.
From now till 6th March 2020, Samsung Malaysia wants to see your creativity in conveying your unique love message through the AR Doodle feature. This feature was first shown off on the Galaxy Note10 series (review), and it’s a feature with lots of untapped creative potential.

Showcase your love and creativity and stand a chance to win a pair of Galaxy Note10 Lite, in Aura Glow and Aura Red color options!
All you have to do to participate are:

Follow @SamsungMalaysia Instagram
Creatively express your love to your loved ones with AR Doodle feature
Post 3 videos on your Instagram and tag @samsungmalaysia with the hashtags #GalaxyNote10Lite #ARDoodlePlus #ValentineswithGalaxy

You can use any Samsung smartphones that have the AR Doodle feature to participate in this contest. Or, you can also head to any Samsung Experience Store and use those Samsung smartphones instead.
For more information about the Samsung Valentine’s Day AR Doodle Campaign, please visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/express-your-love-with-ar-doodle/.
We have reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite recently and said that it is a logical offer. There is a market of users who wait for the Note10 to come out before buying the Note9, just because the price will be lower. So, Samsung mixed and matched some features and hence, the Galaxy Note10 Lite is born.
Review – Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite: A compelling offer

Do check out our video review of the Note10 Lite too!

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Spotify brings Connect

Music lovers will know exactly what this feels like. When you have Spotify, why not link all of your audio devices together and connect it to your phone?

With certain special speakers and home audio systems that has the “Spotify Connect” logo on it, you can use Spotify Connect by having the audio system to play your music through your phone or tablet. It’s much like a remote control, but then again it’ll all be on your phone and the speaker is connected to nothing but the wall for power and wirelessly to your phone.
Several audio hardware specialists will be available from Argon, Bang & Olufsen, Denon, Hama, Marantz, Philips, Pioneer, Revo, Teufal, Yamaha, and many more other brands to join the bandwagon.
Let’s say you have a speaker in your kitchen that supports Spotify Connect. It works by first selecting the speaker to play the songs on Spotify, and then the speaker in the kitchen will play the music from your phone for you. You can then control the music through your phone or tablet, but only plays Spotify music. Your phone or tablet can still play sound from other things while music from Spotify is playing through the speaker.

Spotify said that it “won’t drain your battery”, which I’m quite skeptical. Nonetheless though, the feature is great and it will be a Spotify Premium feature that is currently available for iPhone, iPad and home audio system. Android and desktop will have to wait for their updates though.

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ROG Phone Pre-Order Starts 15th October At 11:59pm

We finally have details on the pre-orders for the ASUS ROG Phone! It’s Shopee x ASUS Super Brand Day that’s happening from now until 16th October. Here’s how you can finally get yourself the brand new ASUS ROG Phone.

We’ve talked about 5 reasons why the ASUS ROG Phone is the gaming smartphone to own, and we personally absolutely love the features that it packs. To learn about the history of the ASUS ROG Phone, click here.

Firstly, you need to know that this is a blind pre-order. A blind pre-order is when the final, full price of the item is not announced but you can pre-order said item by paying a certain amount as deposit.

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Kingston Wins Multiple Awards From Cyber Defense Magazine

Kingston just won multiple awards from the Cyber Defense Magazine – and one of it is in the the “Hot Company Data Loss Prevention” category, which shows off how Kingston pays attention to security. Additionally, both its IronKey D300 encrypted USB Flash drive and UV500 SSD have won in other categories in Cyber Defense 2018 Global Awards. Apart from the award-winning technology, according to DRAMeXchange, a division of TrendForce, Kingston also ranked as No.1 SSD module makers in 2017 with a remarkable market share of 23%.

The Global Awards are presented by Cyber Defense Magazine and honors cyber-defense and information-security innovators. Kingston’s six awards were the most of any of the over 3,000 InfoSec-related companies nominated for awards this year:

Kingston Technology won the ‘Hot Company Data Loss Prevention’ category
IronKey D300 encrypted USB Flash drive was honored with the following awards:

‘Editor’s Choice Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)’
‘Best Product Security Hardware’

UV500 SSD with its 256-bit AES Hardware-based encryption and support for TCG Opal 2.0 won three additional awards:

‘Most Innovative Data Loss Prevention’
‘Most Innovative Encryption’
‘Next Gen Security Hardware’

Breaches, theft, and loss of confidential company and personal information is a major problem around the world. We believe that one of the keys to a successful data security plan and a way to lower the cost of a data breach is ensuring that encrypted data protection is provided both inside the firewall, as well as outside. For us to win ‘Hot Company,’ as well as have our solutions recognized for our efforts with several Cyber Defense 2018 Global Awards is a very humbling honor.
– Kingston

We are pleased to name Kingston Technology as the top winner in these multiple categories. Cyber Defense Magazine spent six months searching the globe to find the most innovative and cutting-edge cyber security companies for our 2018 Global Awards. It is fitting Kingston won these awards, as they have been very proactive in producing innovative solutions in helping prevent destructive and costly breaches and unauthorized intrusions from adversely affecting companies and organizations around the world.
– Cyber Defense Magazine

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Review – ASUS Vivobook 15X M1503: The absolute best screen on a budget laptop

Okay, we’ve been reviewing a lot of higher-end laptops for the past few months. Let’s go back to something affordable. The laptop we’re showing here is the ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED M1503QA and it is only priced at RM3,299. Incredible value, right? Yes, but why? Let’s go through this laptop and see why.

First of all, this laptop comes in a straightforward plastic chassis. That’s not a problem since this laptop is supremely light in terms of its weight relative to its size. Our unit has the Quiet Blue color and looks more like a dark blue color, creating a stealthy aesthetic.

Now, opening up the lid reveals a 15.6-inch OLED screen – hence the name Vivobook 15X OLED. Now, this display… I don’t know why ASUS gave this laptop a supremely high-def screen with a high refresh rate. It has a resolution of 2880×1620 and 120Hz refresh rate!

When we used our colorimeter to try it out, this screen can cover virtually 100% of sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamuts, but the Delta-E is slightly high at 2.811.

As for the maximum brightness, it’s about 410 nits of brightness. Pretty good but not good enough to be used outdoors on a sunny day.

By the way, this laptop’s screen also has the same behavior of switching between PWM dimming and DC dimming depending on what level of brightness, and the true DC-dimming slider is inside the MyASUS app. Like what we mentioned earlier, ASUS did a good job in being inclusive of all the features available – but the integration with Microsoft Windows is a problem.

I just gotta say, this screen is supremely amazing, especially for a laptop of this price. Literally, no other laptops that I’ve tested at this price range have such a good screen.

The keyboard is something that I actually don’t particularly like. If I am to nitpick, then I’ll say that the keyboard feels a bit mushy. The travel distance is not that good and the keys do not bounce back up as quickly as I’ve hoped. But again, this is because I have used so many other laptops and keyboards in the past. I’m sure that for most general consumers, this keyboard is fine.

And hey – it also comes with the number pad. You guys were angry that I said the number pad should be removed but you guys win, I guess. The number pad stays.

Then the trackpad is where things get a bit funky. The trackpad, in itself, works fine. Pretty standard in terms of tracking and the texture feels okay. The problem is that I always accidentally trigger the pinch to zoom gesture. Not sure if it’s due to the trackpad’s palm rejection or the multitouch detection problem.

I usually type and leave my left hand on the WASD key area so part of my wrist is hovering above the trackpad. Then, when I want to use the trackpad with my right hand, I will always accidentally zoom.

The performance is also something that I want to quickly highlight. The version that we have is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB of NVMe SSD.

I tried playing Genshin Impact at the lowest settings at its native 2880×1620 resolution but just as I suspected – the integrated Radeon GPU just can’t even maintain 30fps consistently.

Then, I lowered the resolution to 1080p – which unfortunately means I have to play the game in windowed mode – and it can run above 30fps.
A few more things I want to highlight – the ports of this laptop is actually fairly decent. We have a USB 2.0 port at the right side though, which I have no idea why. Please, it wouldn’t hurt to give us USB 3.0, right?

And that USB-C port is also a disappointing one. It only works as a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and that’s it. That means my portable monitors won’t work when connected to this port and we cannot charge this laptop using USB-C chargers.

Opening up the laptop is fairly simple. We have to remove a few screws behind and the back plate pops off – and we can do a few things here. First, the 8GB RAM that we mentioned earlier is already soldered onto the motherboard. However, we have yet another SO-DIMM RAM slot here so we can add another 8GB or 16GB RAM if we want to.

Then, the M.2 SSD slot is also accessible but it is already in use. And the WiFi card. This is something that we can upgrade if we want to.
Should you buy the ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED M1503QA?
So, in conclusion – should you buy the ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED M1503QA? Let’s take a look at the prices again. This laptop comes in two variants – either the Ryzen 5 5600H or the Ryzen 7 5800H – and both of them are with the prices listed here.

I gotta say, both of them are fantastic in terms of value – but an especially better value on the Ryzen 5 model.
Let’s face it – no one is buying this laptop to play games and that is why the Ryzen 5 variant is already enough for most people.
However, if you want to use this laptop to deal with things like a large Excel sheet with lots of complicated formulae, then yes – that Ryzen 7 5800H will definitely be a great boon. And for that, I think it’s also worth spending another RM400 for that chipset – but only if you can make use of the extra performance.
To learn more about this laptop – then click here. I’d say they’re worth checking out (even though we are unsponsored) because I just love this laptop a lot. Truly incredible value for its price.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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The Croods

Rovio had recently released another game that has totally different idea from their famous Angry Birds series. Unlike Angry Birds or Amazing Alex, this game had taken a different approach based on the movie The Croods produced by Dreamworks. If you’re a SimCity lover or you simply enjoy the movie, you should probably check it out.

The objective of the game is to collect resources, build traps that allows you to capture animals, which then you will need to build them houses after you tame them. The tamed animals will in return produce different kind of resources that allows you to explore the game more. Basically, what you can do in this game is:

Collecting resources
Capture animals and taming them
Feeding the animals and upgrading them
Complete quest

Overall, the graphic on this game is amazing. No chance to try it on a 1080p phone yet, but it should look even better. The game is really addictive as this review is being written while the game is on. Once started, there is no turning back as you will always have the thought of “it’s time to collect resources!”.
Despite the great graphic and the fresh idea, the game itself has a few flaws that are affecting the game play. First of all, the game requires internet connection while being played. This is very inconvenient as sometimes the internet line is bad, it will take quite some time to load the game. This brings us to the second problem, as the game will auto cache when the screen is off. This causes the game to synchronize with the server once the screen is off and it will take a lot of time to reload the game again once the screen is on again. Quite a number of times while waiting for resources and the screen turn off, the game will require another round of synchronization before you can resume the game. Then, the third problem is the gem system. The game allows you to speed up the animals to produce the resources, in exchange of gems that requires real cash. The button is being put so close together that sometimes it was be pressed accidentally. The lack of confirmation or warning messages caused gems to be directly deducted without any chance of stopping it.
Overall, the game is great and addictive. It’s a totally fresh approach and the timing of release is great as people are crazy over SimCity now. It’s like a portable SimCity on your phone. Kudos to Rovio as this is considered one of the best game that is being released recently. More pictures after the break!

Here you can see sometimes while trying to select the building on below you can accidentally pressed on the “complete now” gem and it is irreversible!

Some of the on going quest.

Here you can see how many carrots Molarbear is producing and you can upgrade him so he can produce faster.

You can also exchange resources for money in order to build more stuffs.

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Gaming on a Mac is about to get serious with Metal 3 API

Honestly, gaming on a Mac was always a reality. It has so many great indie games that are available on the platform that I think people just don’t take them seriously because it’s an indie game. Did you know that some indie games go head to head with the best AAA game titles in terms of audience reception?
During WWDC 2022, Masaru Ijuin, manager of the Advanced Technical Research Division at Capcom, made a surprise announcement and went on the stage to announce that Resident Evil: Village is coming to Macs later this year.

This is made possible thanks to Apple’s new Metal 3 API. As a quick explanation, the Metal API is pretty much Apple’s equivalent of Microsoft’s DirectX API.
The Metal 3 API comes with a few new improvements to how frames are drawn and how assets are loaded, plus a new upscaler under the MetalFX umbrella to accommodate different screen resolutions and hopefully, aspect ratios.

Of course, that is not the only game that is coming to Macs. No Man’s Sky is also coming to Macs, utilizing the new Metal 3 API to provide the best possible gaming experience on Apple silicon.

I’m curious about what devices are actually supported to run these two games. The new Apple Metal 3 API will be available to both macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 – so can I play Resident Evil: Village on the new M1 iPad Air? 🤔
Also, will the games be sold on the Apple App Store or Steam? Only time will tell – but it sure is interesting to see more AAA games coming to Apple’s side. I mean, since Apple’s integration is from the bottom to the top, then each Mac laptop or desktop – and even the iPads and iPhones – can be treated as consoles, no?

One more thing – I truly want to know how much power it will take for Apple’s silicon to churn out the same amount of frames per second when compared to gaming PCs and laptops.

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11.11 Honor Brand Day Brings Big Discount & Prizes

It’s no surprise that 11.11 is the biggest day for shoppers like you and me. We already mentioned that the 3 major e-commerce platforms, Shopee, Lazada, and 11street, will have massive discounts. And now, Honor themselves are doing a massive brand day sale as well – with discounts up to RM350, exciting prizes, and free gifts too!

First off – the red edition Honor 8X will be available starting today as well. The first 200 customers on HiHonor.com will also walk away with a free Honor Band 3, and the price of the red Honor 8X is still at RM949. There will only be 500 units of the new red Honor 8X up for grabs on HiHonor, Lazada, Shopee and 11street.my!

That’s not all, the Honor Play that we reviewed here is priced at RM1,099 instead of RM1,249. Then, the Honor 10 is also receiving a price cut – down to only RM1,399. But, this discount is available for both HiHonor.com and official retail shops nationwide. Click here to know where you can find out these official Honor retail shops.
But what about the gift part? Well, head on over to HiHonor.com and play their “spin to win” contest there. you can win a brand new Honor 8X red edition and other amazing gifts!

From the 8th to 10th November 2018, other Honor products are receiving up to RM200 in price reduction as well.
From 11th to 13th November, there will be exciting limited-stocked flash deals up to 40% during different timeslots throughout the day.

Date
Time
Products
Promo Price (RM)

11 November 2018
9AM – 12PM
Honor 9 Lite (Blue and Black)
588

12PM – 3PM
Honor 8X + Band 3 + Hihonor voucher (worth RM80 2nd purchase)
949

3PM – 6PM
Honor Band 3
89

6PM – 9PM
Honor 10
1249

12 November 2018
9AM – 12PM
Honor 7A (2 + 16)
399

12PM – 3PM
Honor 8X Flip Cover (Black)
31

3PM – 6PM
Honor 7A (3 + 32)
479

6PM – 9PM
Honor 7S
348

13 November 2018
9AM – 12PM
“Honor Play- Player edition” + Giftbox
1145

12PM – 3PM
Honor Play Protective Film (Clear)
21

3PM – 6PM
Honor V10
1349

6PM – 9PM
Honor Body Fat Scale (White)
89

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BlackBerry could vanish as TCL ends partnership

Let’s start off with a refresher. Back on December 21st 2016, we published the article titled “BlackBerry & TCL Communications Enter Long-Term Licensing Agreement”. But today, that long-term licensing agreement has a deadline. 31st August 2020 is the last day that TCL will be manufacturing and selling BlackBerry smartphones. Essentially, TCL is breaking up with BlackBerry.
In that agreement, BlackBerry phones were exclusively made by TCL. Seems good, as BlackBerry can focus on the software only while the hardware is essentially leased out. Seems great as there were many other smartphone manufacturers in the market and BlackBerry was having a hard time.

A tweet was meet by the official BlackBerry Mobile account which posted this essay:

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— BlackBerry Mobile (@BBMobile) February 3, 2020

The announcement is done ahead of time so that customers who have a BlackBerry phone now don’t have to panic when it happens.
But BlackBerry has another issue to sort out – to find an alternative manufacturer, to put it bluntly. I’m kind of having a hunch that maybe BBK Electronics, the house of many big Chinese smartphone brands, will be taking in BlackBerry too.

In Malaysia, I personally have never seen anyone using a BlackBerry phone or have seen one available for sale in stores. Perhaps a major shift is needed – but that will presumably take years to build.
Another coincidence is that TCL Communications is now manufacturing smartphones under its own brand name, as reported by The Verge. The company showed off its own foldable smartphone too.

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Qualcomm will send you to the Manchester United vs Wrexham AFC game if you’re the best in kick juggling a football

Qualcomm’s latest event via the Snapdragon Insider program will reward a talented fan with a round trip to San Diego for a vacation plus a football match between two of the most prestigious.

Partnering with Manchester United, the team will face Wrexham AFC in an upcoming matchup at Snapdragon Stadium so to reward the fans via one of the most unforgettable trips, the #SnapdragonKickUps campaign aims to find that one guy/gal who can perform kick juggling.
Here’s how you can join.

Follow the official Snapdragon Malaysia Instagram Account.
Record a short video kicking up (juggling) a soccer ball per certain event requirements.
Post the video to Instagram with the hashtags #SnapdragonKickUps
Tag @Snapdragon_Malaysia and a friend.

This event is open to all legal residents of Malaysia and it is already live right now until May 31 with the winner announced on June 1.
The chosen one will receive a ticket to the match, a round trip airfare to San Diego plus hotel accommodation, and a Samsung Galaxy flagship device powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
Yes all of them. 1 person to take it all. So join in and you can be the winner.
More information can be found here.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event to be streamed on February 9 11PM; Grab a RM200 voucher for the Galaxy S22 by registering your interest

Samsung Malaysia has revealed the official date and time for the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 global event.

Destined to reveal the upcoming Galaxy S22 series which has been teased for quite some time, it seems that the S series will be welcoming some form of changes for the family alongside the long awaited Exynos 2200 SoC created in partnership with AMD. As such, Samsung Malaysia will be receiving interest registration over at the official website where not only you’ll receive first-hand updates from Samsung themselves, but you’ll also receive a complimentary RM200 Samsung e-voucher for preordering the Galaxy S22!
I wonder if the Note models will become a part of the S series as a side variant, effectively combining 2 separate flagship lines into one.

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Review – ROG Mothership: The Portable Gaming AIO

As ASUS ROG Malaysia brings in the ROG Mothership, many wondered if the ridiculous retail price of RM26,999 actually makes any sense at all. Read on to learn more about the core objective of the team that designed this portable gaming desktop.
What comes in the box

ROG Mothership
2x 280W charger
ROG Ranger BP3702G Backpack (not shown)
ROG Cerberus gaming headphones (not shown)
ROG Gladius II gaming mouse
Product documentation
ROG Metal Earth mini sculpture
Ownership certificate, design history & cardboard frame

We did not expect a thank you note + ownership certificate thingy with a cardboard frame.

Specifications

ROG Mothership

CPU
Intel Core i9-9980HK (liquid metal TIM)

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

Display
17.3-inch Full HD IPS 144Hz 3ms

RAM
2x 32GB DDR4-2666

Storage
3x 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x 4 SSD RAID 0

I/O
1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen1
3 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen2
1 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2 (With DisplayPort 1.4)
1 x ThunderBolt 3 (USB Type-C)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x SD card reader
1 x 3.5mm Mic-in
1 x 3.5mm Audio combo
2 x DC jack
1 x RJ-45 jack
1 x Kensington Lock

Connectivity
802.11ax WLAN
Bluetooth 5.0

Battery
90Wh

Dimension
410 * 320 * 29.9 mm

Weight
4.8 kg

Price
RM26,999

Around the ROG Mothership

As we mentioned earlier, the ROG Mothership’s design team has a major goal to achieve – “how to provide a better cooling solution for a gaming laptop?” That has been the major issue we all face due to the limitation of the design and size of the cooling solution. The team’s solution? Instead of having all the components resting in the chassis of the traditional clamshell laptop and choking for air, how about we do it ala-AIO-style – cramming all the components to the back of the display.
Some may argue it is a carbon copy of Microsoft Surface Pro, which is true to some point until we talk about the overall use case and how the team has changed the ROG Mothership into a class of its own. That fully CNC-machined chassis provides a robust and premium user experience. Is it necessary? not really, but we always welcome companies pushing their limits especially on flagship products.
The kickstand at the back deploys automatically when you place the Mothership on the table, triggering the two cleverly placed spring-loaded switches. The standing posture of the Mothership allows more cool air intake to cool the internals. The highest temperature we have recorded is 80 degrees Celcius and 75 degrees Celcius for Intel Core i9-9980HK and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 respectively. More about the performance and temperature in the latter part of this review.
I/O
A generous selection of ports

On the left

Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2)
1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen1
1 x 3.5mm Mic-in
1 x 3.5mm Audio combo
1 x Gigabit RJ-45
2 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen2

On the right

1 x SD card reader
1 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2 (With DisplayPort 1.4)
1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen2
1 x HDMI 2.0
2 x DC input

Display

So far, the design and build quality of the ROG Mothership has been impressing our team in the office. However, not everything is fine and dandy, notably the display specification which loses out to its other non-flagship laptop models.
The 17.3-inch Full HD 144Hz IPS display with G-SYNC is quite a mouthful but when you compare it with their own ROG Zephyrus S GX701’s Full HD 300Hz IPS G-SYNC Pantone Validated panel, it makes you wonder if the Mothership is the true flagship or not, at least on the paper.
Now, I’m not trying to make things complicated by pointing out the obvious spec-cannibalisation within the ROG’s product lineup. The sole reason why this happened in the first place is due to the delayed shipment for the ROG Mothership. It took them months to have the end product delivered to their customer and by the time Mothership reaches your doorstep, inevitably some features in the Mothership has already being surpassed by their other laptop series.
Before we stray too far away from our thoughts on the screen, at the end of the day, this panel is still competitive when it comes to fast-paced games or triple-A titles. Pairing it with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 proves that 144Hz is still quite a challenge when it comes to demanding games. That’s why G-SYNC can play its role in reducing the screen tearing. Only when it comes to esports titles, then the screen becomes the limiting factor. All in all, the screen is a somehow logical pairing with the specifications just that it falls out in terms of marketing.
Keyboard & Trackpad

The keyboard on the ROG Mothership is something worth mentioning as according to the design team, they have spent countless hours in perfecting the keyboard folding hinge.

I absolutely appreciate their effort in the R&D just that I can’t stop my brain from thinking the ergonomic horror when using that keyboard. So, the best way to use it is to detach and use it standalone via wired or wireless connection.

The standard key laptop scissor key switches have nothing to brag about, well, at least they work as to how they are supposed to instead of reinventing the wheel.

The trackpad, on the other hand, is rather forgettable as no gamer in their sane mind would challenge an FPS game on it. ASUS has made the trackpad slightly ever more useful with the addition of number pad overlay on it.
Exceptional Speaker
What really stands out on the ROG Mothership is the pair of the stereo speaker that sounds amazingly good for a “laptop”. Thanks to the front-firing placement, the sound quality is way better than the conventional downward-firing speaker placement. One thing to take note is that having the keyboard attached at the front will actually affect the sound profile by a mile. So our suggestion is to detach the keyboard if you want to enjoy the best sound quality.
Performance & Thermal

ROG Mothership does not disappoint when it comes to raw performance. Easily you can get over 60 fps even on games that has fluctuating frames and quality. Well, not to say that developers can do whatever they want with the poorly optimised games but it just shows that the Mothership is clearly a monster with the pairing of Intel Core i9-9980HK and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080.

The use of liquid metal TIM combined with the upright design of the chassis further improves the thermal performance of the ROG Mothership.

Upgradability
Unfortunately, ROG does not recommend users to take apart the Mothership due to its design even though the SSD and RAM can be replaced. Unless you know what you’re doing otherwise it is best to send the device to ROG for upgrades.
Wrapping up ROG Mothership Review

Before we wrap up the review, the price… At RM26,999, this is not a random high-end laptop/portable desktop. Unlike the ROG Chimera that uses the traditional clamshell design with powerful internals, the Mothership takes on a new form factor that actually improves the thermal performance instead of just focusing on the aesthetics.
The Mothership packs all the amazing hardware without compromising the cooling capabilities inside this package. Making it yet another choice for users who require a portable desktop replacement. All in all, comparing the Mothership spec-by-spec by the price will not get you anywhere. One has to know what are their requirements and appreciate the engineering feat the designers have pulled to make it possible. That goes without saying, you will definitely not disappointed if raw power is all you need for your computing needs.

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The Snapdragon Galaxy S4 Is Much Preferred Over The Exynos Version

I have not been a fan of Samsung, but I was still excited when Galaxy S4 was announced. The Exynos 5410 Octa CPU was the first commercial implementation of ARM’s new big.LITTLE concept, which if done right, has much potential. Granted Nvidia was the first to come up with the concept (Tegra 3 comes with 5 CPU cores – 4 high clocked cores + 1 low clocked “companion” core, which NV dubbed as 4-PLUS-1), but it is still different from ARM’s concept of pairing 2 architectures of CPU into 1.
However it really puzzled me that Samsung went with 4 Cortex-A7 cores with the Octa. Common sense would tell us that more cores = more power consumption. Cortex-A7 has better performance-per-watt compared to previous generations of  ARM architecture (Snapdragon S1 or Hummingbird kind of performance), but still, using 4 such cores to handle light tasks is really overkill. I have always felt that Nvidia’s implementation is much more logical with only 1 core handling light loads (albeit a high performance but low clocked core). A dual core Cortex-A7 at the most is already more than sufficient, considering there are many devices with even less capable hardware but still humming Android 4.x nicely. What puzzled me more, was that 70% of the Galaxy S4 shipped runs on Snapdragon instead. LTE compatibility does not seem to be the main reason since Korea gets Octa + LTE.

The missing pieces of puzzle are filled up by AndreiLux, a famous Android kernel developer in XDA forum. Let’s have a short recap of big.LITTLE first.

Samsung has been using the above picture when promoting Exynos 5410 Octa, which demonstrates the possible modes of working of big.LITTLE CPU.
To summarize them up:

Cluster Migration: The simplest mode to implement. Each A7 core is paired to a A15 core, and work from each A7 core can only be passed on to the paired A15 core. Either all 4 of the A7 cores working, or all 4 of the A15 cores working, which also mean all 4 cores are running even if you need only 1.
CPU Migration: The most flexible mode to work. Say there are 4 threads of work running, they will all start from the A7 cores. When load of 1 thread increases but the other 3 remains light, the kernel will move the one heavier work  from the A7 to the A15, while the rest remains in the A7. You can have any combination of the cores working (three A7 + one A15, or two A7 + two A15, and so on).
MP mode: The highest performing mode, with all 8 cores working simultaneously. But this is currently impossible in Android since Linux kernel treats all CPU cores as equal, which can lead to scenarios where light work assigned to A15 but heavy ones assigned to A7.

AndreiLux has dug deep into the kernel of Galaxy S4, and found that the Octa currently works in Cluster Migration mode only. This is a problem with power consumption and heat too since only 1 or 2 cores are needed in most times, and yet all 4 cores are running at any given time. AndreiLux tried to flash a kernel with CPU Migration mode driver, which is much more preferred in terms of power consumption, but interestingly it refuses to boot. Further digging reveals that it is a hardware limitation, meaning, the Exynos 5410 Octa can only work in Cluster Migration mode forever. This is pretty much turning from a bad product design to fiasco. We are talking about things false advertisement and products that are not up to spec. It seems more like Samsung has been cutting corners amd rushing through with its A15 CPU so as to beat the rest of the CPU makers and that it can come out in time for the Galaxy S4. Now with such a huge flaw in the Exynos CPU, it makes sense to look for alternatives, and the closest is Snapdragon. LTE compatibility seems to be more of a cover up instead. Bottom line is: you only get 4 cores at any time, and Exynos 5410 Octa is not running at the most optimal power efficiency, and it never will.
Now with Nexus 4 (and possibly the new Nexus 7) running on Qualcomm’s Krait cores and Adreno GPU, it will be logical for Google to prioritize Snapdragon while coding Android. Double that with the plethora of Snapdragon devices being released in the last few months, Galaxy S4 with Snapdragon will only run better with each update. LTE or not, look for GT-I9505 and you will get the Snapdragon version.
Sources: XDA(1), XDA(2), SamMobile

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Review – Synology DiskStation DS220+ NAS

Cloud storage and file sharing services are the things that I use the most nowadays to store and share files with my friends and family members, but we don’t really have full control of what we have uploaded to these services. This is where NAS comes into play – especially for users like me.
In this article, I’ll be talking about the Synology DiskStation DS220+ NAS that I have been using for some time and the experience I have had with it. NAS nowadays is easy to set up and the Synology DiskStation DS220+ NAS we have here is probably one of the easiest to manage. And the best part is, you’ll get to have a lot of the features that can be found on renowned service providers while having full control of the files you store and shared with others.

Included Accessories
The accessories that come with the DS220+ are pretty much all you need to power up the NAS; the power brick, power cord, and two ethernet cables. Do note that the NAS doesn’t come with any hard drives, so you’ll have to purchase them separately.

If this is your first time configuring a NAS, the user manual is what you shouldn’t skip because everything you need to know is written inside.
The Synology DiskStation DS220+

Model

DS220+

Dimensions

165 x 108 x 232.2mm

Power Supply Adapter

60W

Weight

1.3kg without drives

Fan

1 x 92mm fan

CPU

Intel Celeron J4025 (Base: 2.0GHz, Burst: 2.9GHz)

RAM

2 GB DDR4 (non-ECC) upgradeable to 6GB

Drive Bays

2 bays, compatible with 3.5” HDD and 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD

Max Single Volume

108TB (hot swappable)

LAN ports

2 x 1Gbps RJ45 with Link Aggregation support

File System Support

Internal

Btrfs
EXT4

External

Btrfs
EXT4
EXT3
FAT
NTFS
HFS+
exFAT

Like any 2-bay NAS you’ll find on the market, the DS220+ can support up to two hard drives. You may check for the DS220+ hard drives compatibility list here: https://sy.to/bxdqf

The drive can be removed and installed by removing the front cover. Aside from the obvious way to install the hard drives, you can also see a RAM slot located near the side of the right drive bay that allows you to upgrade the memory from 2GB to 6GB in total. It’s a rather weird configuration there but it’ll still help to improve the performance and I won’t really complain about that.

The DS220+ also features two USB 3.0 ports, one at the front and another one at the back for USB device sharing, and two 1GbE LAN ports for network connectivity and Link Aggregation. You can find a series of indicator lights at the front for quick status checking, and a Kensington lock at the back for securing the NAS unit.
Setting up DSM 7.1 and user experience

The main operating system that is powering the DS220+ and every Synology NAS is the DiskStation Manager, which is a very intuitive web-based operating system. Installation is easy and it can be done under 15 minutes if you have the DSM downloaded and a ready-to-use Synology account.

Starting off with the user interface, it can be accessed using your web browser and it feels as if you’re using another system on a remote desktop. The majority of the essentials are readily available on the desktop as soon as you’re logged in and you can install the packages you need in the Package Center. Custom packages can be installed using the Manual Install option, but I don’t recommend doing so unless you’re 100% sure that it’s safe.

There are plenty of packages you can install using the Package Center but since I will not be using every package available, I’ll just focus on what I think is useful for my personal preference.

Since I work on different systems most of the time, the Synology Office and Synology Drive Server are totally indispensable. Although it works almost identically to Google Drive and Google Docs, the sad unstable connection offered by my internet service provider makes work difficult when I’m working from home. So instead of installing an office app on all the systems, I’m using for work, both Synology Office and Synology Drive Server work great as the local alternative that is almost free from all the network connection issues.

Work aside, Synology Drive also works great as a personal file sharing that I am in full control of. Sharing files with friends and families can be done with ease without any privacy concerns if you only allow authorized users to access the files. Packages like Plex Media Server and Audio Station also make things easy if the file you’re sharing is in video or audio format.
You can also find a handful of Synology apps on Google Play or the Apple App Store if you only want to access some files on your phone. Synology Drive and DS Audio are the apps that I use most of the time when I’m on my phone, mainly to upload photos and footage captured when I attend events or some friendly gatherings, or for streaming music from my own library because I don’t use any public music streaming services.
Performance Test
It’s always recommended to have your NAS connected to a gigabit network to properly utilize it, so you’ll have to make sure that you are using a gigabit router with at least a CAT5e ethernet cable.

With the right setup ready, we’re able to get a consistent 120-150MB/s transfer from our main test system to the NAS without any hiccups. I did notice a false reading on the NAS, which is showing something that is more than what we have observed. Though that doesn’t really affect any of the performance and I’m able to retrieve the files that I need without any issue.
One thing I did notice during one of the tests is that streaming videos from the NAS while uploading files to it will affect the upload performance depending on the size of the file being uploaded.
Conclusion
NAS works great as always-ready personal storage for users who need a lot of storage space that can be accessed anytime, anywhere without the usual privacy and security concerns when you have your files stored on publicly available cloud storage or file sharing services.
Currently retailed at RM 1,599, I’d say that’s a pretty justifiable price for the Synology DiskStation DS220+. It works great as a personal usage oriented NAS that offers both value and performance, which makes a great choice if you have the budget to get started with a NAS but not going too big into this.

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GSC Mobile App for Windows Phone

Good news to Windows Phone users! Now you can buy movies ticket from your beloved Windows Phone. No more hassle through website.

Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) has announced the GSC Mobile App for Windows Phone 8.1. This new mobile app will come up with several new features which will be shown below.
Special experience with the enhanced features in the new GSC Mobile App:

Payment through credit cards
Convenient Showtimes Listing
Booking information on Live Tiles
Get a quick glance on the latest movie screenings at GSC on Live Tiles
Cinema personalization
Option to use the Movie poster as your lock screen background
Mobile wallet integration
Updates in the notification centre
Voice search for booking movie tickets

Get the GSC Mobile App now from Windows Phone Store!

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Acer adds a couple of new Vero products that includes a new laptop and a smart projector

Among the plethora of products announced by Acer, there are a couple of new boys in the block so let’s go and what those guys are up to.

First, we have the Aspire Vero 15 laptop that packs eco-conscious design choices and performance in a single package. Packing a 15.6-inch IPS display, it can achieve 100% sRGB color gamut so you may use it with decent color accuracy while the underlying silicon chips consist of up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU with Iris Xe Graphics alongside a maximum of 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 2x M.2 SSD slots capable of hosting up to 1TB of storage.
The chassis of this laptop now uses even more post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics from 30% to 40% which means 30% fewer CO2 emissions during production. On the other hand, the keycaps and adapter casing utilize about 50% PCR materials while the OceanGlass trackpad makes use of ocean-bound plastic as usual. Packing is kept at 100% recycled paper and up to 90% recycled cardboard.

Onto the “special guest”, we have the Vero PL3510ATV Smart Projector. Equipped to project FHD footage, it uses a dynamic 4,800 ANSI lumens laser diode that can achieve a contrast ratio of 50,000:1 for crystal clear images even from long distances.
The versatility also comes from the ability to adjust 2D keystone and 4 corner correction to suit any viewing angle and levels of surface it is placed on. Coupled with the lens shift feature that allows the movement of the lens without adjusting the entire unit, it is far more convenient to use in general.
It also has a built-in 10W speaker but I’m sure no one will say they are “great” but at most “decent”, it can connect to external devices for audio playback while an included dongle with Android TV support makes Chromecast a reality alongside screen mirroring for those who want to play media from a laptop or PC.
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 will become available starting June with a starting price of USD699.99 while the Vero PL3510ATV Smart Projector is at EUR1,399 launching in September.

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Get a free Galaxy Buds Live when you buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 or S7+

Samsung Malaysia is currently offering a deal for its premium tablet lineup Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+.

At the price of RM4,599, it may be a bit hefty for the majority of people out there but Samsung is sweetening up the deal by bundling a free Galaxy Buds Live with every purchase of the Galaxy Tab S7 or S7+. The promo runs until the end of June so you’ll have less than 2 weeks to go on to decide whether to get it or not.
From our own point of view as well, it is actually capable of replacing a traditional laptop in some sense. Check out our review down below to know more.

The offer is live now on Samsung’s official website.

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vivo and Celcom teams up to give you a chance on winning a TV or sound bar through #vivoWithTheFlow campaign

vivo is happily teaming up with Celcom to present their collaboration result: the #vivoWithTheFlow campaign.

Throughout the month-long event, the 2 companies invite all Malaysians to shoot a short video or a photograph of either a hobby that have enjoyed during the entire “Stay at Home” social distancing period or a new skill learned during the season. Anything feasible is alright from painting, fulfilling a challenge on TikTok, mastering the perfect coffee blend.
First up, it is open for those who have selected a vivo smartphone when subscribing to a new Celcom MEGA postpaid plan. After that, do what we’ve just mentioned and submit it through either Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #vivoWithTheFlow and a caption on why you should be the winner. Be careful, the caption does influence your chances of winning so be creative and impactful.
At the end of the event, entries with the highest number of Likes will get a better chance of winning Philips products such as 55-inch 4K Android TV, soundbars, and others. Of course, this is not purely Like-based to prevent Like-Botting issues so just be genuine and gather as many fans as possible with your submission!
Additional terms and conditions can be found here or if you are new to the Celcom MEGA postpaid plans, click here to check them out.

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Garmin brings in new vivomove and Venu series smartwatch alongside Jovian-collab face masks

Garmin Malaysia has announced a new series called the vivomove while introducing a new member of the Venu family and closed off with a special collaborative effort with Jovian featuring disposable masks.
Starting off the list is the vivomove Sport stylized with real ticking watch hands that combines the good old days of analog with modern features. Made for those who seek a subtle way to stay connected, it can last up to 5 days in smartwatch mode, it can be connected with either Android or Apple smartphones to receive incoming calls, text messages, notifications and updates, alerts, and more while providing the basic sets of health tracking like stress, body battery, hydration, heartbeat, and stuff.

On the other hand, the Venu 2 Plus is your run-of-the-mill Garmin smartwatch that provides a full range of health and fitness tracking of sleeping, stress, energy, Pulse Ox, female health alongside lots of workout options of more than 75 types of animated samples of cardio, yoga, strength, HIIT and Pilates that demonstrate proper form and technique in Garmin Connect and on the wrist. The voice recognition feature lets users take calls, send texts, ask questions via Siri, Google Assistant, or Bixby. Powered by a bright AMOLED screen and a battery life of up to 9 days, the latest Venu 2 Plus is a direct line to both connectivity and wellbeing.

Lastly, the launch of the Venu 2 Plus is complemented by a special collaboration with Jovian who founded the Jovian Mandagie brand as each purchase of the smartwatch will have a box of 30 units of the specially-designed 3-ply masks thrown in for free. Just in for the face masks alone? They can be purchased separately as well for you fashionistas.
Pricing
The Garmin vivomove Sport is now available in the Malaysia market at the price of RM840 and in colors of Cocoa, Cool Mint, Ivory, and Black while the Venu 2 Plus has the colors of Graphite Black, Cream Gold, and Powder Gray while tagged at RM2,099. Meanwhile, the Jovian collaboration face masks are acquirable at RM25.
You can buy them either at your closest Garmin brand stores and booths or through Garmin’s official Lazada, Shopee, and AECO e-store links.

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Nokia 5.1 Plus Available Tomorrow; Priced At RM899

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that the new Nokia 5.1 Plus will be avialable on 6th November at the price of RM899. It’ll be on shelves at all authorized Nokia retailers in Malaysia as well as Nokia mobile’s official store on Lazada.
The Nokia 5.1 Plus was actually launched back at late September but its availability is delayed until now. The Nokia 5.1 Plus packs a 5.8-inch 720p notched display with a MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor, aimed towards casual mobile gamers. It also has a die-cast full metal chassis and a polycarbonate frame.

It also comes with a dual rear-facing camera setup, where it has a 13MP main camera and a 5MP depth sensor to add brilliant bokeh effects. It even comes with electronic video stabilization.
We are very eager to have the Nokia 5.1 Plus available at all authorised Nokia retailers and on Lazada so that Malaysians can finally try this model out. As with all Nokia smartphones, the build quality and how they sit in the palm of consumers’ hands are our priority. This, coupled with an all-screen display, upgraded performance, and advanced AI imaging make the 5.1 Plus a must-have among consumers. We are bringing quality design, pure Android experience, and high performance with an attractive price tag to boot.
– Vijay Thangavelu, Country Manager (Malaysia and Myanmar), HMD Global
Just like any other Nokia smartphones, the Nokia 5.1 Plus is powered by Android One too. Bringing Android’s latest and greatest updates as fast as possible to the Nokia phones, you don’t have to worry about security. There’s no bloatware as well.

The Nokia 5.1 Plus will be available in two colour options – Gloss Black and Gloss Midnight Blue. Nokia also has an exclusive bundle package at all authorized Nokia retailers at RM899 which includes a backpack, tempered glass screen protector and protective cover case worth RM200. The Nokia 5.1 Plus is also available on Nokia’s official store on Lazada at RM809 for a limited time, while stocks last.

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ZTE unveils its extremely affordable Blade A52 and A72 in Malaysia

With ZTE’s official comeback to the Malaysian market via the Blade V40 Vita, the brand has launched two new devices: the Blade A52 and A72, both of which are more affordable than the former.
Looking for affordable smartphones that are less than RM500, while still having all the essential features of a modern phone? Well, the Blade A52 and A72 have you covered.

Specification

ZTE Blade A52

6.52″ IPS Display, Waterdrop notch
Octa-core 1.6GHz Unisoc processor
64GB Storage + 2GB RAM
13MP HD Triple rear camera
5,000mAh Battery
Available in Space Gray and Silk Gold

ZTE Blade A72

6.745” HD+ Display, 90Hz, Waterdrop notch
Octa-core 1.6GHz Unisoc processor
64GB Storage + 2+3GB Fusion RAM
13MP HD Triple rear camera
6,000mAh Battery (Fast Charging 22.5W)
Available in Space Gray and Sky Blue

Pricing and Availability
The Blade A52 and A72 are now available via ZTE Malaysia’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada, with prices as low as RM399 and RM499 respectively.

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