The New Samsung M8 Smart Monitor is Made For Work, Play and Everything In-between

Not too long ago, monitors were seen as a must-have mostly for gamers or number-crunching professionals who required extended displays. Yet today, the humble monitor has gained wider acceptance as an important investment for everyone to make the most out of working, learning and relaxing – whether in the comfort of home or in the office.

To meet the growing needs of consumers, Samsung launched the Smart Monitor series to enable smarter and more flexible lifestyles. The latest
M8 Smart Monitor
 combines exciting features with a stylish, vibrant design. As a next-generation do-it-all monitor designed for work, play and everything in-between, the M8 Smart Monitor comes with Smart Hub functionality, making it perfect for working and studying at home without the need to connect to an external device like a PC or TV, while allowing users to enjoy popular streaming services.

Curious to find out more about the flagship addition to the Smart Monitor line-up? Hear from
Leslie Goh, Head of Regional Display Solutions, Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia & Oceania
, on how the M8 Smart Monitor reframes work and play at home, and discover his top tips to selecting the right monitor for work, play, and everything in between.

How is the Smart Monitor series different from other monitors that are out there today?

Leslie:
The monitor used to be known as a tool for PC power users. These ‘traditional’ monitors tend to be rather basic in features, and come in larger screen sizes and high definition resolutions.

However, as we adapt to today’s new lifestyle norms, we understand that consumers are expecting more out of their devices. Therefore, we launched the Smart Monitor series last year to help them meet the increasing demands of working, learning, playing and consuming entertainment at home.

Nowadays, consumers are looking for a new generation of monitors to enhance productivity, collaboration, and play – all in one smart and attractive package. With powerful mobile and PC connectivity, remote home office and learning features, as well as the integrated Smart Hub system, the Smart Monitor series is ideal for even the most discerning consumers.

How popular is Samsung’s Smart Monitor series?

Leslie:
 The Smart Monitor series is hugely popular with our customers. In fact, we just recently exceeded the milestone of over one million Smart Monitor displays sold globally since the series first launched in late 2020! In Asia, we have received plenty of positive feedback from consumers, especially on the Smart Monitor’s versatility, which allows them to switch between work or play in an instant.

As hybrid work and learning is here to stay for the long term, we are confident that there will continue to be a strong demand for Smart Monitor series in homes, as consumers look to improve their productivity and entertainment experiences with added screen.

Can you share some tips on selecting the right Smart Monitor models?

Leslie:
 Consumers will be spoilt for choice with Samsung’s Smart Monitor series. We now offer 8 premium Smart Monitor models in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, including the M8, M7 and M5, that blend seamlessly into varying lifestyle requirements and space, from the home office to the dining room or even the kitchen counter.

The first thing to consider is the
display size
. I would say that the usual go-to size for most consumers is around 24 inches. But as consumers become more mature and sophisticated in their needs to create a comfortable work and schooling environment at home, there is a greater appetite for larger display sizes, such as 27”, 32” and even 43” Smart Monitor models.

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Next, take a closer look at the
picture quality
you require. Do you need a screen to support 4K content? With more games, TV shows, movies and sports or concerts available in 4K, you may want to look for a screen that comes with 4K display capabilities, such as the M8 and M7 Smart Monitor.

Another thing to look out for is the
built-in features
 of the monitor. The Smart Monitor line-up comes equipped with great built-in features, such as Smart Hub, our intelligent menu system, and Samsung DeX, which lets you extend your mobile device to your Smart Monitor. It also comes with built-in Microsoft 365 cloud services, which means that anyone can access documents and other Microsoft Office programs conveniently without having to connect a PC or laptop.

Smart Monitor screens also help users enjoy comfortable viewing experiences during the day and at night. With Adaptive Picture technology, the Smart Monitor display adjusts brightness automatically according to surrounding light, and reduces blue light levels with Eye Saver Mode. Flicker-free technology also ensures that our Smart Monitor screens remain easy on the eyes – even after prolonged usage.

What’s new with the Smart Monitor M8?

Leslie:
 The new M8 offers a major improvement in design with options that fit beautifully in stylish homes. Available in Samsung’s iconic slim design, the 32-inch M8 is ultra-thin at just 11.4mm, which is about 75% slimmer than other Smart Monitor models.

What’s more, the new Smart Monitor M8 comes with a height adjustable stand that will provide a comfortable viewing experience for everyone, including a child indulging in a cartoon series on Netflix!

The M8 also has a magnetic and removable
SlimFit Cam
 designed to attach to the Smart Monitor seamlessly without unsightly wires. With Face Tracking and Auto Zoom functions, the SlimFit Cam ensures that the user is always the center of attention during meetings or even while livestreaming.

To share an interesting titbit, the M8 was announced as a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree from the CTA (Consumer Technology Association) in recognition of its wide array of display technologies!

So, what monitor are you currently using at home? What is your favourite feature?

Leslie:
 I would say I am quite a typical PC power user, and I consider the monitor an essential part of my home productivity and entertainment setup.

I am using the M8, which is great for opening multiple documents. It has saved me a lot of time wasted toggling between different documents, especially when doing research work.

The SlimFit Cam is a great addition as I can now use a larger monitor for conference calls and not be restricted to my laptop’s built-in camera.

During lunch breaks while working from home, I can easily switch to watching the latest episode of my favorite TV show on my M8. It is really like a Smart TV, but on my desk. To squeeze in some game time, I have also plugged in my console to enjoy some of my favorite 4K game titles from my home office.

As my Samsung fridge and other smart home appliances are also on the SmartThings ecosystem, it is convenient for me to connect and check out my appliances at a glance.

Looking for the perfect monitor to support work and play at home? The new Samsung M8 Smart Monitor is a great companion to enhance productivity and collaboration, while offering a myriad of fun from gaming to entertainment – all in a vibrant, slim and iconic design.


Samsung Makes Eco-Conscious Efforts with New Monitor and Signage Solutions

2022 Smart Signage lineup recognized with industry-first certifications

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that the company has implemented new environmentally sustainable processes and initiatives, including low-impact product manufacturing practices and resource acquisition at the recent Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2022 which was held in Barcelona. These new changes join the company’s existing efforts to reduce its environmental footprint across its product portfolio.

As part of Samsung’s “Together for Tomorrow” vision, the company has applied recycled materials in its selected monitor and digital signage products to minimize resource waste. Samsung is now using more recycled materials in its monitor and digital signage products, including the rear cover of its monitors and digital signage to increase resource circularity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Digital signage solutions including the 2022 Smart Signage also received certified energy efficiency grades that rise to new industry standards. Samsung also has incorporated eco-conscious packaging featuring recycled materials in all signage products since 2021.

To improve both resource and energy efficiency, Samsung is using a SoC (System on Chip) solution that, when applied to the monitors and signage, it allows content to be displayed without any additional devices, saving both waste and energy. Plus, Samsung has extended its product lifespan with enhanced durability to further minimize waste.

In recognition of its efforts for product efficiency, Samsung has earned an ENERGY STAR certification, in addition to an EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) certification for its energy efficiency improvements and recycled plastic use in its 2022 Smart Signage lineup (QHB, QMB, QBB).

Samsung was also the first in its industry to achieve the reducing CO2 label, certified by the Carbon Trust, for its LCD Signage lineup (LH55QHB), LED signage (LH012IWA) and Business Monitor (LS34A65).  In addition, Samsung has developed and applied a new material, made with repurposed ocean-bound plastics, to the 2022 high resolution monitor S8 to reduce marine waste.

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In recognition of its global 2022 sustainability initiative, which strives to incorporate environmental sustainability into everything it does, Samsung has been announced as the winner of ‘Sustainability Innovation of the Year’ at the AV News Awards on 10 May.

“We are committed to ensuring everyday sustainability throughout our signage portfolio and playing a major role in reimagining a better planet,” said Hyesung Ha, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “As we are grateful for the recognition of our efforts, we plan to make each step count as collectively change production practices for a sustainable future,” he added.

For more information about Samsung’s latest display technology, please visit
https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/showcase/virtual-experience/ise-2022


Samsung Introduces the Future of Next-Generation Displays To Reimagine Business at ISE 2022

Samsung Electronics is unveiling new display possibilities for businesses with its next-generation commercial displays and solutions, at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2022, in Barcelona. Highlighting its vision for “Business Reimagined,” Samsung will
present
 the latest models of The Wall as well as the updated UHD 4K signage with enhanced professional features. Plus, the new Interactive Display featuring a range of innovative new features for education.

Samsung’s signage solutions are designed to meet the real-world needs of modern businesses of all sizes. From retail and corporate, to education and control room displays, Samsung’s signage provides the quality and versatility needed to create cutting-edge customer experiences.

Samsung will launch its new ISE site to showcase this year’s event theme and share further details before the opening of ISE 2022. Those who cannot attend this year’s ISE at FIRA, Barcelona from 10 to 13 May can take a virtual tour at Samsung’s ISE 2022 Virtual Experience (VX) from the comfort of your home.

The ISE 2022 VX site allows visitors to virtually experience innovative display products and solutions that will be showcased onsite and lets you explore the Samsung booth virtually which will be made accessible from 10 May.For more information about Samsung’s impactful digital signage and solutions and wish to get notified with updates, please visit
https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/ise2022

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Samsung’s Smart Devices Work Together to Serve Busy Mums

Taking mum out for a lovely meal at her favourite restaurant or gifting her that gorgeous handbag she’s been eyeing are great gift ideas for Mother’s Day, which is happening on 8 May. However, mum deserves to be showered with love every day, even in understated ways like optimizing technology to ease her busy work and home life.

While digital devices and home appliances have a ubiquitous presence in our lives, it is important that they can work together seamlessly and intuitively around our daily routines. This is where Samsung’s SmartThings app comes in – it can easily control and share insights on connected devices, enhancing work and life for mum and the rest of the family, both in and outside of the home.

Read on to find out how Samsung’s SmartThings app and smart devices can make mum’s busy daily life easier.

Always be in (Remote) Control

When mum is busy at work in the office, SmartThings lets her focus on work while the
Samsung Jet Bot AI+
 gets started on its vacuum run at home. Linking the Samsung home appliances to SmartThings, mum will be able to control the products with a tap of the finger or voice control through her virtual assistant, Bixby, on her Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

SmartThings also lets mum check the device status, such as how the wash cycle is going on the
AI Ecobubble™
washing machine, and sends a notification to her phone when the laundry is done, so she can continue working on that proposal, or enjoy her favourite Netflix drama without needing to linger near the washing machine.

To make things even simpler, SmartThings allows devices to be assigned to specific rooms so everything is well-organized. Are the lights in the living room or study switched off? Now mum can check and control the lighting in any room without having to leave the bed.

Simplify and Automate Daily Routines

Managing a household requires a lot of planning and organising, as well as keeping to familiar routines to keep things running smoothly at home. By adding your home’s compatible smart devices to the SmartThings app, mum can schedule household appliances to automatically activate at specific timings so there are fewer tasks for her to manually keep track of.

Love waking up to the sun shining through your window and a groovy playlist? SmartThings routines can help open smart motorized curtains and switch on the
Samsung Q series soundbar
 in the morning so mum can wake up to sunshine and her favourite tunes. She can also adjust the brightness of compatible smart lightings via SmartThings so that she winds down after a long day in a softly lit environment, exactly the way she likes it.

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By using SmartThings as the main control hub for your home’s smart devices, mum also won’t need to worry about misplaced or malfunctioning remote controls when everything she needs is right there on her phone.

Live, Work and Play Smarter

Besides making household chores easier to manage, Samsung also offers a wide range of gadgets and smart solutions for mum’s lifestyle, digital entertainment, and productivity needs. Here are three of our top picks:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8:
For mums who are always on-the-go, the new
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
 comes with Multi-Active Window and Samsung DeX functions that can provide PC-like capabilities such as opening and resizing multiple apps at the same time and screen mirroring on an external display, giving mum extra versatility when multitasking through her projects and emails.

The portability and generous screen sizes of the
Galaxy Tab S8 series
 will also let her better enjoy her eBooks or K-dramas during a coffee break at a cosy café or while she’s on the way to her next appointment.

Samsung Galaxy Watch4:
 For mums who love their workouts and are looking for ways to keep track of their health, the
Samsung Galaxy Watch4
 is the perfect accessory for keeping up with her active lifestyle. The Galaxy Watch4 not only functions as a fitness tracker for her myriad workouts, but it can also help measure body composition , and blood oxygen levels , giving mum swift access to her vital health data.

The watch is also able to analyse her sleep  and comes with a Sleep coaching program
5 16
 so mum can have a better rest at night.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G:
 For mums who value convenience and prefer compact smartphones, the
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
 is an ideal balance between style, function, and nonstop fun. Even without unfolding the phone, Mum can keep up with her schedule, flip through her Spotify playlist and check out groceries on-the-go with Samsung Pay on its Cover Screen.

Available in Cream, Phantom Black, Green, and Lavender, as well as three more online-exclusive colours (Grey, White, and Pink), there are plenty of choices to match mum’s personal style.


Shaping the Future of Asean Media and Entertainment with Virtual Production and In-Camera Visual Effects

The use of virtual production and in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) technologies have grown exponentially over the past two years. In 2020, for instance, there were fewer than a dozen ICVFX stages running around the world. Fast forward to today, and you have more than 250 of such stages across the globe — with trailblazers like
3Particle
 in Malaysia,
AUX Media
 in Singapore, and
V2
 in Indonesia leveraging large-scale xR stages and LED screens across their live events, film and production workflows.

The technologies and workflows that were once the preserve of big studios with multi-million dollar budgets are now democratized, paving the way for a new generation of content creators. Many of them have gone on to now leverage real-time technologies like virtual production and ICVFX to drive cutting-edge innovation and create otherworldly immersive environments,
breaking records
 and
garnering plaudits
 for their creativity.

In Asia and across the world, creators and industry professionals are fast adopting real-time across their production workflows, and for a multitude of content. This has bearings on projects at every stage of the creative lifecycle — from ideation and conceptualization, to location scouting, and even production design and final-frame visual effects.

Malaysia’s first xR studio
, 3Particle, has leveraged real-time technologies and xR stages to create futuristic new environments in music videos for local bands
IMAGI
 and
MADAM
, and world-class virtual performances for
Alan Walker
. The ability to shoot and combine these hyper-realistic scenes has been revolutionary for the industry; enabling producers and directors to make creative decisions on the fly, and bring concepts to shoot much faster, without the need to travel to various places just to shoot on-location. This has huge bearings on the production timeline — resulting in significant time, cost and resource savings for all teams involved.

Moving forward, the xR Stage Malaysia by 3Particle will work closely with local-based creatives,
Experiential Design Team (EDT)
, to explore content-based tech collaboration for the M&E industry, both in Malaysia and abroad. This will be underpinned by the Unreal Engine’s real-time 3D workflows, as seen in projects such as
Metahuman Raya
,
Arvena
 and
Silau Maya Alun
.

EDT is a personalized team that is plugged into the future, with xR at its core. Led by Fariz Hanapiah, Creative Tech Director, EDT’s work leverages Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) across different communication touchpoints, to help its clients increase customer engagement through AR/VR enterprise tools. And through it all, EDT is here to help clients create a seamless customer experience in their offline to online journey.

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“Our xR stage has seen over a year of production. In that time, we have continued to see the many advantages and versatilities that virtual production provides for capturing in-camera VFX and high-fidelity, cinematic shots with LED volumes. This technology is definitely reshaping the media and entertainment industry landscape in Malaysia,” shared
Carl Loo, Owner and Founder, Technical Director & Event Strategist of 3Particle Malaysia
. “We will continue to venture forward with a pioneering spirit in this immersive way of storytelling, and we look forward to collaborating with local educational institutions and universities to cultivate the industry’s growing talent pool for the years ahead.”

“I’m really excited to see production teams in Southeast Asia working more collaboratively and efficiently than ever before in virtual production, and seeing all these technologies coming together within a unified disguise workflow. The future of filmmaking is now upon us, and this is already creating new roles and skills on the market,” shared
Nicholas Chan, Regional Sales Manager, Southeast Asia, disguise
.

Epic Games is committed to empowering studios and creators across ASEAN to support the growing demand for virtual production and ICVFX. To date, it has supported over 1600 creators and teams across 89 countries, through its
Epic MegaGrants (EMG) program
 — a US$100 million fund designed to actively foster success in the developer and creator community.

In Asia, this number is currently at
47
, with animation studios like Malaysia’s
Streamline Media Group, AeonSparx Interactive Sdn Bhd, and Ammobox Studios
 as recipients of the grant. Epic also plans to expand this network of support for ASEAN creators through several schemes and initiatives to be launched later this year, such as regional iterations of its Women Creators’ Program and Unreal Shorts Challenges for Southeast Asia.

“Virtual production is absolutely the future for the media and entertainment sector — whether that is for film and television production, advertisements, broadcast or live events. It is rapidly shaping the way we create, and the speed and scale at which creators can bring their ideas to life, and ASEAN is well-positioned to capture this demand,” shared
Dean Reinhard, Evangelist and Technical Account Manager, Southeast Asia at Epic Games
. “We’re already seeing great use cases come out of the region, with studios like AUX Media, 3Particle and V2 blazing the path forward! Epic is thrilled to be doing what we can to support Southeast Asian creators, and we’re excited to see what’s ahead for the future of ASEAN media and entertainment.”


Show Players Who’s Boss with the Gaming Horsepower of the Galaxy S22

Always pushing the boundaries in making the best smartphones to customize to your needs, Samsung makes a return with their flagship Galaxy Series – The Samsung Galaxy S22! Checking off almost all the boxes for top specs and extensively-supported feature-packed software combined with the most powerful chipset to date – it’s certainly the perfect device for enthusiastic gamers.

Whether you’re an avid gamer who spends hours on Call of Duty or a music enthusiast tapping to the rhythm of your favourite songs on BeatStar, you can count on the Samsung Galaxy S22 to level up your gaming experience.

For starters, as is usually the case with Samsung devices, the Galaxy S22 screen is massive. Its 6.1-inch Super AMOLED 2X display, with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits, is bright and easy to see in the daylight. The Galaxy S22 refreshes at 120Hz, allowing players to enjoy ultra-smooth gameplay free of latency and motion blur – along with an electrifying experience thanks to its immersive screen that can spark your senses and bring your game to life.

What’s more, the Galaxy S22 packs in the latest 4nm processor chip – offering you better connectivity with higher fps, giving you an optimized gaming experience that will lead you to victory. Heavy gamers do not have to worry about the device heating up while relying on its mobile powerhouse for your strenuous gaming demands due to its revolutionary cooling system that can dissipate heat more efficiently than ever before!

Aside from that, longevity is also just as crucial especially when you’re spending most of your time gaming on your phone. You do not have to worry about your phone dying on you in the middle of a serious battle – with a long lasting 3,700mAh battery, it can last you through the day. If you are running low on power, the device supports up to 25W fast charging that gets your device recharged in no time.

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Smartphones are increasingly competent gaming machines in their own right. And the Samsung Galaxy S22, is no exception – it’ll cope with any game you throw at it!

To find out more, or purchase the latest Galaxy devices, please see the respective links below:

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s22-ultra/buy/

Galaxy S22+/S22 5G:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s22/buy/


Smart Photography at Fingertips – Get To Know the New HUAWEI P50

Pre-order now to bring home free gifts worth up to RM 1,000

HUAWEI P50 takes camera design back to its roots with the True-Form Dual-Matrix Camera Design. The revolutionary and iconic double ring setup not only passes along engaging emotions, but uses proportion, structure and geometry to create the ultimate technological aesthetic, one that alludes to limitless possibilities and showcase the beauty of art and pure structure.

Make A Statement with P50

Conceived under the design concept, the imposing strength of HUAWEI P50’s beautiful and dynamic styling conveys the intelligence and elegance of the latest developments in HUAWEI technologies.

Created through a further evolution of HUAWEI P Series, HUAWEI P50 now comes in two beautiful new sprinkles – Cocoa Gold and Golden Black. Cocoa Gold is visually enchanting, elegant and versatile; it is also subtle, yet premium. Golden Black is a colourway created with added gold accents, which gives it a fashionable and refined twist.

The HUAWEI P50 now available in two beautiful new finishes –
Cocoa Gold,
and
 Golden Black
. While the HUAWEI P50 Pro comes finished in
new Silver Blue
 that draw in nautical themes, giving it a rather exclusive appeal.

Never Miss A Moment with P50

Have you ever tried smartphone astrophotography by taking a picture of the night sky with your phone? Most people presume that to take those incredible images photographs of the full moon, the Milky Way, and the Northern Lights that we’ve all seen, you’ll need one of the best astrophotography cameras, a tripod, and a slew of pricey lenses. Until recently, it was exactly what was necessary, but breakthroughs in smartphone sensors and processing power have now brought starry skies within reach.

With the HUAWEI P Series, smartphone photography has to come to the point that this phone would suffice for most of your photography needs, be it social media or sharing pictures with friends and family.

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 the
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 Cocoa Gold
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and HUAWEI Mobile Services, total worth up to RM1,000*
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HUAWEI P50 Pro
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A Student’s Story: Staying in Touch while Learning Far from Home

A rite of passage many young people go through is leaving the familiarity of home as they embark on their higher education. Chemical Engineering student, Mohammad Nazlan, or
Nazz
, is far from his family in Lahad Datu, Sabah, having chosen to study in a local university in Ipoh, Perak.

“My priority is to succeed in my studies and I rely heavily on my Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to complete my assignments and projects. More importantly, I can easily stay in touch with my loved ones with Google Duo available on my tab. And it’s not just convenient and clear video calls! With the Google Duo Live Sharing feature, I can co-watch videos or movies by sharing my screen with my family and friends. It’s as if I’m right beside them even though we are miles apart, said Nazz.

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s
120-degree Ultra-wide angle front camera
, with dual 12MP lenses and
auto-framing technology
 keeps him in shot and looking sharp during video calls. The
Quad speakers powered with Dolby Atmos®,
 three precision mics, and
noise reduction tech
 lets his family hear him crystal clear.

“The Ultra-wide angle camera works like a treat. I no longer need to adjust my position, instead I just enable the ultra-wide angle option. This is especially helpful when I need to demonstrate full-size project prototypes to my lecturer or course mates,” said Nazz.

Samsung Notes
 has also been an indispensable feature for Nazz during ideation or taking notes during lectures as it allows him to integrate images from relevant references, annotate PDFs and capture voice recordings. With the device’s expansive 14.6” and Split View feature, he can multitask easily by moving intuitively between windows.

“Samsung Notes and the S Pen are perfect for taking notes, sketching, and drawing. I can use multiple pen and pencil types and colours and it’s easy for me to return to my preferred pencil type by simply pressing the S Pen button once. If I need a straight line, I simply hold my S Pen on the screen to make my sketched lines straight – making my diagrams look professional,” said Nazz.

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In a world that is becoming more digital and video-driven, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has certainly provided Nazz with the flexibility that he needs to do well in his course work while staying connected to his family.

For more details on how the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is the productive student’s power tool, do visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-wifi-graphite-256gb-sm-x900nzajxme/

Don’t miss out on Nazz’s recent video:
https://r1.community.samsung.com/t5/tablets/student-life-experience-with-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra/td-p/16549049


TECNO is Among the First to Make Android 13 Beta Available on Its Latest CAMON 19 Pro 5G

At the Google I/O 2022 held from May 11 to 12, Google officially unveiled Android 13 Beta 2, the new generation operating system. As a global pioneer in electronic technology, TECNO Mobile was amongst the first smartphone manufacturers to join the Android 13 Beta Program. Its latest product, the CAMON 19 Pro (5G), will run on Android 13 Beta, delivering both superior performance and privacy & security to users.

Meanwhile, TECNO also declares that they will be updating the Android 12 on its CAMON 18 series, and will continue to be dedicated to making their users the early adopters of the latest system and cutting-edge technology breakthroughs with the freshest product experience.

“We are glad that through the long-term partnership with Google, TECNO has been providing our users with the latest Android system to bring them extraordinary using experiences. The TECNO CAMON 19 Pro (5G) with Android 13 Beta will definitely allow our users to be among the first to access new features and bring them pleasures. ” said Stephen HA, Vice President of TRANSSION and GM of TECNO Mobile.

With the spirit of “Stop At Nothing”, TECNO aims to encourage users to explore unlimited possibilities. While offering intelligent products that blend technology and art, TECNO aspires to create a smarter and more stylish lifestyle for them. Its much-anticipated CAMON 19 Pro (5G) is a high-performance smartphone designed for young fashionists, focusing on TECNO’s industry-leading night portrait capabilities.

Android 13 has key optimizations including:

Stricter Notification Permission
 – Privacy and user trust are core principles of Android products. To give users control over the notifications they want to follow, Android 13 introduces POST_NOTIFICATIONS — a new runtime permission. This means that apps need to request notification permissions from users before posting notifications.
Color vector fonts
 – Android 13 adds rendering support for COLR version 1 (spec, intro video) fonts and updates the system emoji to the COLRv1 format. COLRv1 is a new, highly compact, font format that renders quickly and crisply at any size. COLRv1 can be adopted for the app starting in Developer Preview 2.
Convenient Text Conversion API
– Android 13 allows apps to call the new text conversion API, which will make it easier for users to find the content they need faster and easier.
Upgraded Bluetooth LE Audio
– With Low Energy (LE) audio, users would be able to share and broadcast their audio to others, or subscribe to public broadcasts for information, entertainment and more, while seamlessly switching between different use cases.

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For more specific download steps please visit official website:
https://spot.tecno.com/global/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=170154


The HONOR Magic4 Pro is Enchanting its Way to Malaysians This June 1st

The “Best of MWC 2022” leads the way with GMS in Malaysia

HONOR’s hotly anticipated flagship smartphone has been a hot topic among fans especially with price speculation. Boasting premium features like no other, the HONOR Magic4 Pro packs an all-rounder with some of the finest techs – such as an LTPO screen through the highest PWM score – while taking a great leap on cinematic videography, the industry leading 100W wireless charging and superior flagship performance among others.

The wait is over, as the much-teased HONOR Magic4 Pro is finally making its way to Malaysian shores on 1
st
 June 2022. Fans are sure to catch the livestream at 3.00pm on HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page.

Taglined as the “Ultimate Pain Point Killer”, the HONOR Magic4 Pro made an immediate impact at the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2022 thanks to its innovative technology, taking home various awards along the way. Malaysians are sure to be delighted that the HONOR Magic4 Pro comes along with Google Mobile Services (GMS) much to the joy to global followers too.

The HONOR Magic4 Pro is powered by the latest generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G chipset, becoming the year’s top-class flagship smartphone in the process. This series is one to behold, being considered as the “Pain Point Killer” smartphone thanks to its iconic symmetrical design, enhanced visual display experience, state-of-the-art photography and videography, superior performance alongside its comprehensive privacy features.

For all the latest info on the HONOR Magic4 Pro, check out
https://www.hihonor.com/my/phones/honor-magic4-pro/
 or stick with us on HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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The OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G Goes on Sale this Weekend

The First Sale period sees OPPO Enco X2, OPPO Premium Services and MY OPPO App Gold Privileges bundled together when purchasing the device between 28
th
 to 29
th
 May

OPPO’s latest flagship smartphone, the Find X5 Pro 5G was launched recently, with lucrative pre-order deals. Customers who missed it will be glad to know there is another chance to receive free gifts worth up to RM 2,237 when the device goes on sale this weekend (28
th
 – 29
th
 May 2022).

Platform
First Sale Rewards
1. My OPPO Space
2. OPPO Brand Store
Rewards worth up to RM2,098
1. Receive an Enco X2 worth RM799
2. MY OPPO App Gold Privileges worth RM1,299
3. OPPO Premium Service
Exclusive for customers who purchase the Find X5 Pro 5G at the selected

My OPPO Space

held on 28
th
 May 2022, they will be rewarded with a 50W Air VOOC worth RM299 as an additional complimentary gift.
What’s more – available at all OPPO Brand Store on 28
th
 May 2022, customers will be entitled to receive an additional Kevlar phone case worth RM129 upon their purchase of Find X5 Pro 5G.
E-commerce Channels
Rewards worth up to RM2,237
1. Receive an Enco X2 worth RM799
2. MY OPPO App Gold Privileges worth RM1,299
3. Receive a Kevlar phone case worth RM129
4. Receive Touch‘n Go reload pin worth RM10 with T&C apply
5. OPPO Premium Service
Telco Partners
Rewards worth up to RM2,098
1. Receive an Enco X2 worth RM799
2. MY OPPO App Gold Privileges worth RM1,299
3. OPPO Premium Service

OPPO Enco X2

Launched alongside the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G, the Enco X2 is OPPO’s latest pair of acoustic wireless earphones. The pair features Super Dynamic Balance Enhanced Engine (SuperDBEE) acoustic system co-developed with Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification and the brand-new Low Latency High-Definition Audio Codec (LHDC) 4.0, delivering studio-quality audio. They come free when customers purchase their Find X5 Pro 5G this weekend.

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OPPO Premium Service

Customers who purchase the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G this weekend will also enjoy Premium Service befitting their premium purchase. OPPO’s Premium Service offers benefits such as free Courier Send-in Service, 24-hour Exclusive Hotline and more.

MY OPPO App Gold Privileges

Simply by purchasing the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G this weekend, customers will also get to enjoy the perks of being a MY OPPO App Gold member. Customers gain access to increased points redemption, free smartphone cleaning and sanitizing, birthday rewards, and exclusive discounts on IoT purchases, repair costs and extended warranty discounts among others.

The Find X5 Pro 5G is the latest premium smartphone by OPPO to hit local shores, and promises to compete with other flagship smartphones. Equipped with OPPO’s very own Imaging NPU, the MariSilicon X, it features exceptional 4K Ultra Night Video and vastly improved picture-taking capabilities. Coupled with a premium finish and unique design, the device seeks to impress any user out there.

To know more about the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G First Sale, do refer to the terms and conditions at
https://www.oppo.com/my/store/contents/event/promotion/oppo-find-x5-pro-launch-terms-and-conditions/
.


vivo Malaysia Brings Enjoyable ‘That’s Y’ Moments with the New vivo Y55+

Featuring a 50MP AI triple-camera system, 5,000mAh battery and extended RAM 2.0 for a seamless and enjoyable mobile experience

vivo Malaysia is introducing a brand-new addition to the Y series family in Malaysia – vivo Y55+ – a stylish smartphone with advanced imaging, 5G capabilities, and innovative features. With the commitment to bringing fun and enjoyable ‘That’s Y’ moments to its users, the vivo Y55+ is designed to be equipped with the best-in-class technologies for a more seamless user experience.

“Smartphone technology is moving at a very fast pace, and at vivo Malaysia, we want our users to find the simplest of joy in using them,” said Mike Xu, Chief Executive Officer of vivo Malaysia. “The vivo Y55+ is designed to offer our users a more enjoyable user experience with all the fun features and innovative technologies available in its category, allowing users to truly enjoy their work and fulfilling their entertainment demands with peace of mind.”

5G Power at Your Fingertips, That’s Y

The vivo Y55+ is designed with performance and simplicity in mind, running on a Dimensity 700 processor with 128GB ROM and 6GB RAM configuration. The processor enables the vivo Y55+ with 5G capabilities, delivering massive connectivity with minimal latency.

For smoother overall performance, the vivo Y55+ features an Extended RAM 2.0, enabling up to 2GB of idle ROM to be converted to RAM, which makes work processes seamless with multiple apps running in the background. The device also supports expandable memory of up to 1TB, so users can freely download their contents to their heart desires.

Powering the vivo Y55+ is a massive 5,000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charge capabilities, so users can expect long battery life for their daily usage. Together with MediaTek 5G UltraSave technology, the vivo Y55+ is energy efficient and powerful, optimised for long usage and lasting fun experience.

Capturing Crystal Clear Photography Moments, That’s Y

One of the simple joys of using a smartphone is capturing clear images with ease. The vivo Y55+ is equipped with a 50MP AI triple-camera configuration to meet all user’s imagery needs. The 50MP main camera together with the powerful JN1 sensor enable users to capture images with more details at any time of the day.

Accompanying it is a 2MP bokeh camera and a 2MP macro camera, enabling different kinds of scenes and photography styles for fun photography experiences. The bokeh camera, together with vivo’s portrait bokeh algorithm, captures sharper photos with richer contrasts effortlessly, while the macro camera captures a world of mini wonders at 4cm away from the subject.

For selfie enthusiasts, the vivo Y55+ comes with an 8MP front camera, with its AI Face Beauty algorithm and Smart Softlight Band for more stunning portrait photos even in low light situations.

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It also features the Super Night Mode for both the front and rear cameras, empowering users to capture purer and more expressive images in the darkest of nights. For simple fun photography moments, users can record videos on both the front and rear camera simultaneously with the Dual-View Video, taking Vlog experiences to a whole new level.

Designed for Fun and Trendy Moments, That’s Y

The stylish vivo Y55+ boasts a 6.58” FHD+ Incell display that offers an immersive experience with clear and vivid visual quality. Users will also receive extra eye protection from blue light with the Eye Protection Mode.

Fitted onto an incredibly slim body, the vivo Y55+ is just 8.25mm with a 2.5D flat frame, reproducing a classic geometric aesthetic with a minimalist design that looks stylish on hand. Users will also experience a smooth, comfortable grip when holding the vivo Y55+.

The vivo Y55+ comes in two colour options – Starlight Black and Glowing Galaxy. The Starlight Black uses vivo’s innovative glitter embossed texture, which adds sparkle to the matte finish like stars shining in the serene night sky. The surface was made to be highly resistant to dust and fingerprints, so users can enjoy the elegance of the device all the time. As for Glowing Galaxy, it has a liquid crystal coating over the crystalline matte surface, which reflects an ever-changing reddish glow when looked at different angles.

Simple yet Extensive User Experience, That’s Y

Running on Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12, the vivo Y55+ is packed with the current and latest features available for users. With a neat design and simple touch controls, it presents a natural, eye-friendly layout that also improves user mobile experience.

For mobile gamers, the vivo Y55+ packs an extra performance with the Ultra Game Mode 2.0. The feature has been visually enhanced to provide a fuller sensory gaming experience. With easy access to several power modes located on the optimised sidebar and a dynamic dashboard that displays performance parameters, users can enjoy a more immersive gaming experience on the vivo Y55+.

Price and Availability

Priced at RM1,099, the vivo Y55+ will be available starting from 9 June 2022, and customers can purchase it at all vivo concept stores, YES
online
 and all YES stores.

In partnership with YES, customers can now experience the unlimited high-speed 5G connectivity by subscribing to YES Infinite+ Basic plan and receive a vivo Y55+ for free. Customers can enjoy 10GB data and hotspot data with the YES Infinite+ Basic plan which is available at RM58 per month without any upfront payment, hidden charges and bill shock.

For more information, kindly refer to vivo Malaysia’s
Facebook page
.


vivo Welcomes Everyone to Join the vivo T1 series X PUBG Mobile Turbo Cup Challenge

Get A Chance to compete in the SEA Finals with 4 countries and win the Cash Prize up to 20,000 USD

In conjunction with the vivo T1 series launched, vivo Malaysia is collaborating with PUBG Mobile to organise the vivo T1 PUBG Mobile Turbo Cup Challenge!

All Malaysians are welcome to register for the tournament and the “Most Valuable Player” (MVP) in the local tournament will have an opportunity to represent Malaysia and join the SEA Finals, joined by Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines.

Here are more details about the Turbo Cup Challenge：

Open Registration:
 13 May 2022
Preliminaries:
11 June 2022
Country Finals:
 18 June 2022
SEA Finals:
9 July 2022

Winners in the SEA Finals stand a chance to win the 20,000 USD prize pool. The Malaysian teams are entitled to win additional cash prizes at the local tournament according to their performance ranking, and the cash prizes are as below:

Grand Prize:
 RM2,500
Second Prize:
 RM1,500
Third Prize:
 RM500 x2

For more information about
vivo T1 series X PUBG Mobile Turbo Cup Challenge
, please visit vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook
.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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vivo X80 Series Superday Roadshow is Here

Enjoy exclusive promotions including 50% discount when purchase second unit of vivo X80 series

vivo Malaysia is organising vivo X80 Series Superday Roadshow in four shopping malls across Malaysia from 12 to 22 May 2022 for customers to enjoy exciting promotions and bring home attractive gifts.

Happening at Sunway Pyramid, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Queensbay Mall Penang and Midvalley Southkey Johor, the first 10 customers* who purchased the latest X80 series are entitled to purchase the second unit of X80 series with a 50% discount. Meanwhile, the 11
th
 to 20
th
 customers* who purchased the X80 series will receive a DJI OM4 SE (worth RM459) for free.

The promotion is on top of the pre-order and first sale promotion, which worth up to RM1,555. During the Superday Roadshow, customers also stand a chance to win attractive prizes by participating in the Lucky Roulette on the spot.

Besides the roadshow, customers who purchased the vivo X80 series at Harvey Norman (Sunway Pyramid and Midvalley Southkey Johor), Urban Republic (Pavilion Bukit Jalil) and senQ (Queesbay Mall Penang) during the period are entitled to purchase X series (not including X80 series) and V series phones at a special price.

vivo telco partners are offering free gifts for customers who purchased the X80 series in selected stores as well. The first 5 customers will be receiving a Joyoung Cooling Mug (worth RM99) while the 6
th
 to 10
th
 customers will be taking home a Starbucks card worth RM30. The promotion is available at Sunway Pyramid (Maxis, Digi, Celcom), Pavilion Bukit Jalil (Maxis, Digi), Queensbay Mall Penang (Maxis, Digi, Celcom), and Midvalley Southkey Johor (Digi, Celcom).

Kindly find below the date and time for the vivo X80 Series Superday Roadshow:

Shopping Mall
Location
Date
Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Level 1 Atrium, Lavender
13 – 22 May
Sunway Pyramid
Orange Concourse
13 – 16 May
Queensbay Mall, Penang
Center Court
12 – 15 May
Midvalley Southkey, Johor
Center Court
18 – 22 May

Co-engineered with ZEISS, the highly anticipated X80 series is running on top-notch processors from Qualcomm and MediaTek, on top of the vivo customised V1+ chip. The X80 Pro is available at RM4,999 while the X80 is priced at RM3,499.
For more information on the brand-new vivo X80 series, kindly visit vivo’s
official Website
 or check out vivo Malaysia’s
Facebook
.

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What Do You Know About The Game Changing Feature of HUAWEI MatePad?

Exclusive features on the tablet to help you enjoy studying and working

While the HUAWEI MatePad excels as a standalone device, its ecosystem of peripherals brings it to its fullest potential to maximise your efficiency. HUAWEI Smart Keyboard, for example, packs feature that provide for efficient input.

These enable the user to perform more complicated computing tasks at ease. Wireless mice can also connect with the tablet for even greater convenience and a more fluid PC-like experience.

HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 is compatible with the second-gen HUAWEI M-Pencil that features system- level stylus capabilities including HUAWEI FreeScript, Annotate and Take Snippet, making handwriting input more efficient and convenient. Here are some features available on the tablet, to help you enjoy studying and working on the device with no fuss.

1. FreeScript

Coupled with the new generation HUAWEI M-Pencil, your Matepad can now accept your handwriting as an input method across multiple apps – in other words, write in it without a keyboard. Your device will now accept handwriting with the stylus and convert it into text input.

Additionally, HUAWEI FreeScript allows you to use the M-Pencil to input text in any text field smoothly. Some built-in shortcuts include:

Draw a horizontal line on text to select text.
Draw a wavy line to delete text.
Draw a vertical line to add or delete space between characters.

2. Annotate

The HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd generation) is accompanied by a whole suite of related software improvements, making the stylus more intelligent to a user’s needs. With the
Annotate
feature, users can make annotations on any interface and highlight key content at any time. This helps them focus on the task at hand while capturing their thoughts to aid understanding and remembering.

3. Take Snippet

When spotting valuable information that is useful for future reference, a natural habit of the digital age is to take screenshots and insert them into the preferred notetaking app. However, using entire screenshots for notetaking is often cumbersome and inefficient.

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With the tablet’s
Take Snippet
function, tapping the stylus twice or swiping inward from the top-right corner of the screen allows users to freely select any content on screen to capture only what they need. Users may choose to edit or draw on these snippets by selecting the target area and entering scribble mode, before it is saved, shared, or put into the notetaking app via drag-and-drop.

This is particularly helpful for reviewing documents, which users can do naturally and efficiently with the stylus. Your annotations can be stored in the tablet as images or PDFs for easy future reference. This feature is as important to professionals as it is to students. Both can benefit from capturing important information on the fly rather than having to separately note them down, or risk forgetting about it.

The introduction of these functions in addition to others such as Multi-Window and the App Multiplier, truly makes the MatePad your all-in-one device for a smarter and more efficient work experience.

Additionally, HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 is compatible with many apps from AppGallery such as WPS, Jnotes and Touchnotes, which provide better writing and drawing experience compared to traditional pen and paper to ramp up your productivity. Meanwhile, HUAWEI AppGallery offers a diverse and growing variety of local apps from productivity to entertainment to cater to the majority of users’ day-to-day needs.

The good news? The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 is available nationwide at RM1,599 with freebies worth RM399 including HUAWEI Smart Keyboard* on the
HUAWEI Official Website,

HUAWEI

Official Store on Shopee
or
HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada.


15TH My OPPO Space @ Aman Central Set to Open its Doors to Shoppers This 24th June

During the 2-hour super flash sale, get the Reno6 Z at RM1199 (RP:RM1699). Don’t miss out on these exciting deals that await you at Aman Central’s My OPPO Space.

Today, OPPO Malaysia is excited to announce

the grand opening of its My OPPO Space that is happening this Friday, 24
th
 June 2022, making this its 15th outlet across Malaysia.

The My OPPO Space at Aman Central is not just a retail outlet. It is an interactive space that will constantly engage and ensure shoppers’ needs and experiences are fully met by enabling the exchanging of feedback. Along with this, customers can look forward to exciting activities such as O-Time and O-Carpet.

Besides that, the space is designed to provide shoppers a one-stop sales and service centre as well as a speedy after-sales service.

In conjunction with its grand opening, shoppers will be treated to a series of activities and promotions such as the 2-hour flash sale. During this sale, shoppers can look forward to buy and giveaway promotions, lucky draws, free gifts and more.

Save more with the 2-Hour Flash Sale

From 2pm until 4pm, shoppers are able to get their hands on a Reno6 Z at only RM1199 (original price: RM1,699). That’s not all, they can also get the A76 at RM777 (original price: RM899). That is truly the definition of value for money!

Grab more with the buy and giveaway promotion

To add to the excitement, amazing gifts are in store for shoppers when they purchase any OPPO smartphone:

Model
Free Gift
Find Series
1 Year Screen Damage Warranty + Phone Case
Reno7 Series
Reno7 Gift (Reno 7 backpack)
A96
A96 (Gift box set）+ TWS Earbuds
A Series
RM20 KFC Voucher

Adding on to the joy, purchases of these selected OPPO smartphones are eligible to get a 50% discount on the OPPO Band and OPPO Enco Air2. In addition to this, shoppers are also entitled to purchase OPPO Care at a discounted price as shown below:

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Model
PWP OPPO Care (1 year screen damage warranty)
Reno7 Pro
OPPO Care at RM145 (RP: RM199)
Reno7Z / 7
OPPO Care at RM99 (RP: RM139)
A96
OPPO Care at RM75 (RP: RM99)

Lucky Draw

Free gifts and deals aside, shoppers will be entitled to one lucky draw entry when they purchase a device or IoT product in a single receipt (including flash sale products). Total prizes of the lucky draw are worth up to RM3,300 which includes a Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine, Headphones, KFC RM10 Voucher, Reno Laptop Bag, IOT Voucher RM50, etc.

Sign-In Activity

Moreover, there is a sign-in activity open for all walk-in shoppers to the new My Oppo Space. Simply follow the 3 steps below to get awesome prizes!

Snap photos with the OPPO Store / Brand Ambassadors / OPPO Inflatable Ollie Doll
Upload the photo to your personal Facebook account, check in and tag MY OPPO SPACE@AMANCENTRAL FB Page
Hashtag #ILOVEOPPOMALAYSIA #ILOVEOPPORENOSERIES #MYOPPOSPACEAMANCENTRAL
Show the posted photo to the brand ambassador and redeem your prize.

Don’t miss out on all the amazing giveaway and deals on the Grand Opening of our 15
th
 My OPPO Space at Aman Central this Friday, 24th June 2022, 12pm. See you there! For more information, please visit
https://communitymy.oppo.com/thread?id=1092791540147552261
.


3 Reasons Why You Should #SwitchTo5G with Yes

Feeling frustrated at sluggish download speeds? Tired of staring at endless spinning wheels while watching videos online? Worry not – the ultra-fast 5G network has finally landed in Malaysia, and nationwide coverage is rolling out quicker than you think! It’s time for you to get on board the 5G train and enjoy the best of what this new generation of mobile networks has to offer, and what better way to upgrade than with
the new Yes Infinite and Yes Infinite+ mobile plans
?

As the nation’s
very first telco to offer 5G
, Yes knows more than a thing or two about the 5G landscape in Malaysia, and they’re committed to enabling easy access to 5G plans to  Malaysians nationwide. So, why should you #SwitchTo5G with Yes?

1. It’s the cheapest and fastest way to access 5G

The Yes Infinite and Yes Infinite+ mobile plans go beyond the unlimited plans currently available in the market, by giving you a truly ‘Infinite’ experience without any throttling of speed – what Yes calls ‘Infinite’ high-speed data, for both 4G and 5G.

Plus, starting at just
RM58/month
, these new plans are truly affordable without compromising your connectivity. At an average price of RM0.30 per GB, they are
300% cheaper
 than the 4G market standard with 20x faster speeds! What’s even better is that Yes are the first in the industry, setting a new standard with the affordable cost of their plans – so you won’t get prices better than this.

2. Get a 5G-compatible smartphone from Yes’ mobile partners for FREE

Holding off on making the switch because your current phone doesn’t support 5G? With the new plans, you can get a 5G-compatible smartphone
completely FREE
 from Yes’ mobile partners OPPO, Samsung, vivo and Xiaomi with a 36-month contract! Depending on the tier of Yes Infinite+ plan of your choice, you’ll be able to choose a brand new 5G smartphone at just one price with capped costs.

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If you’re stuck on what to do with your old device after making the switch, you can even trade in your old phone with Yes to get
instant cash
! Yes is here to make your transition to the 5G lifestyle as smooth as possible.

3. NO upfront payment, NO hidden charges, NO bill shock and NO FUP!

You read that right – with Yes’ Infinite and yes Infinite+ plans, you’re getting all of the benefits with none of the frills. What you see is what you get, and you’ll be able to enjoy unlimited 5G and 4G data, unlimited calls, and a free 5G smartphone at the exact cost as advertised. Yes is also bringing you these new plans with NO Fair Use Policy (FUP). This means you won’t need to worry about any pesky speed caps once you’ve hit a certain usage limit – so you can experience true connectivity,
infinitely
.

Since its initial implementation in December 2021 in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and Kuala Lumpur, the availability of 5G services is quickly expanding across the nation, with DNB’s target to reach approximately
40% coverage in populated areas
 by the end of this year. This means 5G coverage will soon be accessible in many populated areas in Malaysia, with Yes and their 5G offerings supporting the rollout every step of the way.

Don’t wait any longer!
Switch to 5G
 with Yes Infinite and Yes Infinite+ mobile plans. The Basic plan starts at RM58/month, while the Standard, Premium and Ultra plans are priced at RM88/month, RM118/month and RM178/month. Get it now at
https://bit.ly/Switch-To-5G
, or sign up at any Yes stores or partner stores.

For more information about Yes mobile and broadband plans, kindly visit

www.yes.my
.


4 Benefits of Touchscreen Laptops

Touch screen and convertible laptops are on trend right now, and these laptops are likely to be big in the future. They are really handy and offer lots of benefits for general users, gamers, and people who use a laptop for various work purposes. The first touchscreen laptops did not provide a great experience, especially with Windows laptops as there was no dedicated operating system for touch at the time. However, if you had an early touchscreen laptop, don’t let the experience put you off as the latest Windows operating system now has touch features, making these laptops much more interactive for users.

Convenience

One of the biggest benefits of touchscreen laptops is the convenience that they offer. They are far more interactive, which can be useful for lots of different types of work and also for gaming; with a
touchscreen gaming laptop
 you can play more games with a different option compared to only using a trackpad or mouse and your keyboard. Navigation is much simpler with a touchscreen laptop as all you need to do is touch on the icon if you want to open or close an application, which ultimately saves a lot of time for you when you are using your laptop.

Great Aesthetics

Another reason why more and more people are switching to a touchscreen laptop is that they look great too. Along with being easy to use, these laptops tend to be sleek and slim with less bezels and have a high-resolution screen that offers a very vibrant and detailed picture. Some come with keyboards that you can detach to use the monitor as a tablet, while others are completely foldable by 360 degrees, so you can easily put the keyboard behind the monitor to use the touch screen on its own.

Portability

Many touchscreen laptops are quite compact, making them ideal for traveling. This is great if you want to easily take your work with you when you have a business trip to go on, or if you are planning a vacation and want to play your favorite games while you are there, but don’t want to pack a bulky setup. While many touchscreen laptops have a
large monitor
, they are slim and lightweight, making them really easy to travel with.

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Great for Creatives

Along with benefits for working from home, gaming, and much more, a touchscreen laptop has become a top choice for creative professionals such as artists, as they can easily be turned into a drawing tablet for art and design projects. Students may also benefit from a touchscreen laptop as it is easy to use them along with a stylus for
taking notes in class
, which can be easier and less disruptive compared to typing.

If you want an all-in-one compact laptop for work, education, gaming or just for general browsing, then a touchscreen laptop is an ideal choice. While they might cost more compared to regular laptops, it’s worth the extra investment for many users.


Personal Digital Assistant to Help You Get Fit In 97 Workout Modes with Huawei Watch Fit 2

Ladies, are you looking for the ideal smartwatch for yourself? Of course, why should boys have all the fun? Every smartwatch has its own features that makes it irresistible. The different varieties of features might assist you to pick what you need right now. Is it about keeping track with your health status? Is it easy access to your notifications? Do you frequently miss important phone calls, notifications, and alarms? Or is it simply to keep up with the rest of the world?

HUAWEI has got one for you.

Unlike the previous generation, HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 now brings more possibilities with the addition of a speaker. Bluetooth calling, music on the go, audio fitness coach – these fine additions will make smart living possible, elevating the wrist experience.

As a noteworthy mention, the HUAWEI Health App offers a wide range of ways to promote a healthy lifestyle. Users can customise a training plan, including daily steps, workouts, standing hours and more, which the app will remind them of every day, and offer positive feedback to keep users feeling good about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Made for daily use, it is HUAWEI’s first smartwatch with an animated personal trainer, which offers one-on-one personal training across seven workout courses including strength training, abdominal circuits and more.

Apart from all these, what makes the HUAWEI WATCH Fit 2 a powerful contender in the smart wearables segment is its solid health and fitness tracking features. The smartwatch tracks a range of health data, with HUAWEI’s upgraded Huawei TruSeen 5.0 heart rate monitoring technology accurately measuring users’ heart rate BPM and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2); and the ability to track sleep patterns. Not only that, it can also track blood oxygen saturation (SpO
2
), stress levels and menstrual cycles
4
, helping users stay on top of physical and mental wellbeing, at all times of the month.

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You will want a smartwatch that will help you stay connected conveniently. The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 includes a speaker as well as a microphone. Your phone calls can be promptly pushed to your watch no matter where you are. You may answer and end calls using the smartwatch instead of your smartphone.
1
 If you are occupied, you can instantly respond with a short message with a single tap.

Price starting from RM599, it comes with vivid colourways including Isle Blue, Midnight Black, Sakura Pink and Moon White.

Get two (2) HUAWEI Watch Fit 2 Active Edition and get RM100 OFF*, promotion ends on 30 June 2022. Grab yours now!

In addition, get the HUAWEI Watch Fit 2 Classic Edition from 18 June to 18 July and you can get RM50 OFF*!

Available nationwide at
HUAWEI Official Website
,
HUAWEI Experience Stores
 and participating HUAWEI Partner Stores such as
HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada
 and
HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee
. Visit
HUAWEI Official Website
 and
HUAWEI Official Facebook Page
 for more information on HUAWEI WATCH Fit 2.

*Terms and conditions apply. While stocks last.


Are you More Playful? Adventurous? Or Romantic at Night? Show us #withGalaxy!

If you haven’t heard, Samsung’s newest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S22 Series launches its newest campaign “#MakeNightsEpic #withGalaxy”.

To further engage and inspire the local youth community to share how they spend their nights in the city in their own ways, Samsung invites you to submit your own versions of an epic night out via Instagram from now until 30
th
 June 2022.

The competition revolves around showing your best shots of your night side with the most creative submission in line with these chosen themes:

Romance: What you love at night in your city
Playful: Fun things at night in your city
Adventurous: Where you go at night in your city

While the city during the day is beautiful, the night view is where it’s at. With the city awakening to its full glory at night – the excitement, the free spirit, the unexpected — there’s something about the night that makes us adore the city even more, and every city night moves differently. Each one has its own beat, mood, experience, and feelings.

We could not record our nights the way we experienced them before the arrival of the Galaxy S22 Series –with Nightography you can picture the beauty of the night landscapes and moments, making nights Epic – and nothing beats a night out with good food, good music, and especially a good spot to take in the bright lights of your city.

So capture the best spots to admire the magnificent skyline of the city at nightfall, the fun activities you do to release your joy or even your romantic side – whether it be spending quality time at the park, exploring the great delights in the bustling Changkat neighborhood with friends, or a date at some lush rooftop restaurants with the breathtaking night view in your city.

Follow these steps to get into the fray and showcase your epic nights out:

Follow the official @SamsungMalaysia Instagram account and ensure your Instagram account is set to public.
Shoot your Epic night out (video / photo) based on the theme using any of the Galaxy S22 smartphones onto your Instagram profile.
Include the hashtags: #MakeNightsEpic, #withGalaxy #(city name) #(Galaxy device)

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More information on how to join the Samsung Galaxy S22 Night City Challenge Campaign, please visit: @samsungmalaysia (IG) & @samsungwithGalaxy (IG).

To learn more, or purchase the latest Galaxy devices, please click the respective links below:

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s22-ultra/buy/

Galaxy S22+ | S22 5G:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s22/buy/


Asia Mobiliti Signs MoU with PT Len Railway Systems to Advance Digitalisation of Public Transit Systems

The MoU outlines efforts to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge digital systems for public transit operations in Southeast Asia

Asia Mobility Technologies Sdn Bhd (“Asia Mobiliti”), a leading mobility-as-a-service solutions provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indonesian state-owned company PT Len Railway Systems (“LRS”) to advance the digitalisation of public transportation in Southeast Asia.

Under the terms of the MoU, both parties have agreed to collaborate to deliver high-quality and cutting-edge digital systems for the control, monitoring and management of public transit operations. This will be achieved by integrating products and services from both parties and to deliver this as part of a combined ‘turnkey’ solution to customers.

The cooperation not only brings the two countries together in an effort to increase bilateral ties but also serves as an opportunity for both companies to find synergies and leverage off each other’s respective areas of expertise. The MoU will also enable both companies to lead the way in digitalising public sector transportation amongst Southeast Asian nations.

Established in 2012 and a subsidiary of PT Len Industri (Persero), the Bandung, Indonesia-based LRS with its decades of experience is the market leader in the railway systems sector in Indonesia, with its products, engineering, and services.

Founded and based in Kuala Lumpur, Asia Mobiliti is an innovative technology startup, which designs, engineers and operates a platform of data products aimed at powering intelligent urban mobility.

The signing of the MoU between Asia Mobiliti and LRS took place on the sidelines of the Railway Solutions Asia 2022 Show being held at the KLCC Convention Centre.

“With close to 30 years of railway infrastructure experience, we are in the prime position to lead in modernising the transportation landscape not only in Indonesia but in Southeast Asia. This MoU represents the nexus of our railway infrastructure expertise and Asia Mobiliti’s information and communication technology know-how, a partnership

that we believe will drive positive changes within the region,” said LRS’ Sales & Marketing Director, Helarius Agung Suryantoro.

Asia Mobiliti Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder Ramachandran Muniandy said, “This collaboration is a huge milestone for us as it marks the beginning of our foray into the Southeast Asian region.

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“Southeast Asia has huge economic potential with its market size, relatively young population and workforce, factors that could be further hampered by the lack of modern mobility infrastructure. With this MoU in place, we hope to be able to modernise the region’s public transport systems using innovative advanced digital technologies we will develop and deploy in partnership with LRS.”

Gopi Ganesalingam, Senior Vice President for Ecosystem Development at the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (“MDEC”), who witnessed the signing, welcomed the strategic MoU signed between Asia Mobiliti and LRS.

“As Malaysia’s lead agency in the digital economy, we are pleased to witness this MoU, which represents an important achievement for MDEC’s globalisation programme, GAIN (Gateway, Amplify, Invest, Nurture). The coming together of an established railway industry player and an innovative data-driven mobility platform startup will catalyse a thriving digital ecosystem in the region and we look forward to forming and facilitating more effective collaborations.”

About Asia Mobiliti

Founded in 2018 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia Mobiliti is a mobility tech startup with a mission to enable intelligent transit and mobility solutions for the developing world. We adopt a technology platform approach with a core software-defined engine that is capable of spawning different scalable solutions depending on the needs of our clients.

These solutions encompass Internet of Things (IoT), customised advanced telematics, machine learning-based mobility-as-a-service technology, as well as a wide variety of transit technologies, such as demand-responsive transit, transport analytics, condition monitoring for rail and road and account-based ticketing and payments.

For more information, visit our website at
www.asiamobiliti.com

About LRS

Founded in 2012 and based in Bandung, Indonesia as a subsidiary of PT Len Industri (a state-owned company in Indonesia), LRS is a railway system company that delivers high technology railway systems. There are 4 main products of LRS, i.e.: Railway Signalling System, Railway Telecommunication System, Railway Power System and Railway SCADA System. LRS has given its solution in most mainline and urban railway networks in Indonesia.

As stated in LRS Vision “Becoming the most Reliable World Class Partner for Railway Systems”, LRS is now expanding its business on a global scale.

For more information, visit our website at
www.lrs.co.id


Shop More, Save More with Astro Go Shop ‘Macam-Macam Ada’ Campaign

Astro Go Shop now offers local travel packages under RM80

Go Shop
, Malaysia’s home shopping and ecommerce platform, launched their
‘Macam-Macam Ada’
 campaign
 this month to offer customers the best deals across various categories including health and wellness, kitchen and dining, home and living, fashion and beauty, electronics, and a brand-new category – travel. Customers can
enjoy RM20 off by using the code ADA20
with a minimum spend of RM220 and will also receive another RM20 voucher for their next purchase.

Customers who are looking for short and sweet local getaways can purchase the
‘Let’s Go Cuti!’ travel packages for under RM80
 to enjoy a trip to Cameron Highlands and Port Dickson. In addition, Go Shop is offering travel essentials from brands like Urbanlite, Barry Smith, and discounts of up to 40% from top digital and electronic brands such as Vivo, OPPO, Huawei, Xiaomi and Samsung.

Customers will be able to enjoy savings of up to RM50 when they shop and make their payment with Go Shop’s payment partners – CIMB, RHB, VISA, Hoolah and Grab. In addition, customers can also earn 5% Go Points for every purchase and get additional Go Points with a minimum of three orders per month.

In the month of June, Go Shop introduces two new programmes on its channels, website and mobile app:

Health & Wellness
 features the greatest deals for health food, vitamin, supplements and more
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am on Astro CH118 and 12pm on Astro CH303.
The Premium
 showcases an exclusive selection of fashion and beauty products from brands like Melvita, Crabtree & Evelyn, Bonia, Sothys and more.
Every Saturday at 9am on Astro CH303 and 11am on Astro CH111.

Find out more exciting deals and offers via Go Shop on Astro – Go Shop RUUMA (CH118), Go Shop GAAYA (CH120), Go Shop BAARU (CH111) in Bahasa Malaysia and CH303 in Mandarin. For more information, go to
www.goshop.com.my
 or download the
Go Shop

app
 from Google Play and App Store.

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ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Availability of Award-Winning Rapture GT-AXE16000

World’s first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router hits the streets

KEY POINTS

Powered by latest flagship Broadcom 2.0 GHz 64-bit quad-core CPU and WiFi chipsets; exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus enhances overall coverage
Dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, 2.5 Gbps WAN port, and 4 x 1 Gbps LAN ports provide ultimate flexibility for bandwidth-demanding tasks
16000 Mbps quad-band WiFi 6E with 2.4 GHz, 6 GHz and dual 5 GHz bands allows flexible AiMesh configurations with dedicated 5 GHz backhaul connection
Triple-level game acceleration; convenient VPN Fusion; commercial-grade ASUS AiProtection security; ASUS Instant Guard for secure WiFi connections anywhere

ASUS

Republic of Gamers
 (ROG) today announced the market availability of the ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000, the world’s first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router — a worthy successor to the previous game-changing tri-band model. ASUS continues to lead and innovate in networking hardware, transforming the landscape with a complete WiFi 6E ecosystem.

This trailblazing router — winner of a prestigious CES® 2022 Innovation Award — delivers incredible speeds of up to 16000 Mbps, and is powered by the latest flagship Broadcom 2.0 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU and WiFi chipsets, along with ASUS RangeBoost Plus technology for enhanced coverage. Designed for gaming in true style, the boldly designed GT-AXE16000 has an infinity mirror on the top of the case that adds a unique touch to the multiple Aura RGB lighting effects.

For the ultimate wired versatility, GT-AXE16000 features dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, a 2.5 Gbps WAN ports, and four 1 Gbps LAN ports.

The quad-band configuration — which requires much more complex engineering to achieve than a tri-band solution — has one 6 GHz, two 5 GHz and one 2.4 GHz frequency band. This configuration enables much more flexible ASUS AiMesh options: for example, it allows gamers to dedicate the second 5 GHz channel to backhaul connections while still having a complete set of 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands available for devices.

With triple-level game acceleration, VPN Fusion for running a VPN and ordinary connection simultaneously, free ASUS AiProtection Pro advanced security, and Instant Guard for securing public WiFi connections, the GT-AXE16000 is the no-compromise router choice for serious gamers.

Powerful new hardware

The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is powered by the latest flagship Broadcom 2.0 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU and WiFi chipsets, giving it the performance to handle even the most demanding gaming networks. Maximum network throughput is increased by up to 18% for lightning-fast responsiveness, accelerated data transfers and an optimized gaming experience.

ASUS RangeBoost Plus is the latest, most powerful version of the renowned RangeBoost technology, which can improve coverage and WiFi performance significantly compared to other models without RangeBoost Plus. By combining the next-gen Broadcom WiFi chipsets with exclusive ASUS RF technology, RangeBoost Plus leverages multiple upgraded ASUS features that improve WiFi signal range and overall coverage by up to 38%.

Flexible high-bandwidth connections

The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 has two dual-function 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, four 1 Gbps LAN ports, and a 2.5 Gbps WAN port. This flexibility gives gamers the ability to deliver massive bandwidth to their wired devices, and take advantage of ultra-high-speed internet connections.

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The router supports both LAN and WAN aggregation, so ports can be bonded together for higher bandwidth. This is great for supplying extra bandwidth to high-bandwidth wired network devices such as a compatible NAS or desktop PC.

The dual WAN ports allow advanced users to create dual internet connections using two different ISPs. Traffic loads can then be balanced across the two connections, or one connection can used for failover in the case of failure of the main connection, providing more reliable internet connectivity.

For power users with 10GBase-T-enabled PCs, servers or NAS devices, the dual 10 Gbps ports are perfect. These are more convenient than simply combining multiple gigabit Ethernet ports, and help increase available bandwidth to avoid data bottlenecks for your whole network.

Harness the full power of WiFi 6E

The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 comes with 16-stream WiFi 6E that provides up to seven additional high-speed 160 MHz channels, for multi-gigabit speeds with stable and consistent connections. It dramatically increases network capacity while reducing bandwidth congestion, delivering higher performance for every WiFi 6E device.

With four frequency bands available on the ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000, gamers can dedicate each band to different devices for faster and smoother WiFi connections. It also allows even more flexible options for connecting ASUS AiMesh-compatible routers as mesh nodes to create a whole-home mesh system.

By default, one of GT-AXE16000’s two 5 GHz bands is used as a dedicated backhaul connection to the central router, so devices still have full tri-band access to the 2.4 GHz band, the second 5 GHz band and the 6 GHz band. Alternatively, with WiFi 6E AiMesh nodes gamers can configure a 6 GHz backhaul connection, providing fast and interference-free transmission between nodes for an optimized mesh experience.

Built for gaming

For the ultimate gaming vibe, the ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is boldly styled. An infinity mirror on the top of the case adds a unique touch to the multiple Aura RGB lighting effects.

The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 boosts gaming traffic every step of the way, from the PC all the way to the game server. The exclusive triple-level game acceleration stabilizes connections to prevent jitter, reduce lag, lower ping and increase speed for amazing gaming experiences.

VPN Fusion lets gamers run both a VPN and an ordinary internet connection — simultaneously! So even if some network users need to use a VPN, other users can still enjoy maximum gaming speeds.

For total peace of mind, the GT-AXE16000 includes ASUS AiProtection Pro, including the latest WPA3 security protocol and advanced Parental Controls. The automatic, regularly updated security signatures help protect all your devices and personal data from internet threats.

The free public WiFi offered in coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, airports and so on is rarely secure. ASUS Instant Guard uses VPN technology to create a secure data tunnel to the GT-AXE16000, adding rock-solid security to any public WiFi connections.

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 Specifications

Antennas
8 x external antennas, 4 x internal antennas
Operating Frequency
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1 & 5 GHz-2 & 6 GHz
WiFi Data Rate
802.11b: up to 11 Mbps
802.11g: up to 54 Mbps
802.11n: up to 600 Mbps
802.11ac: up to 1733 Mbps
802.11ax (2.4 GHz): up to 1148 Mbps
802.11ax (5 GHz-1): up to 4804 Mbps
802.11ax (5 GHz-2): up to 4804 Mbps
802.11ax (6 GHz): up to 4804 Mbps
Network Standards
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6
Memory
256 MB NAND Flash2 GB DDR4 RAM
I/O Ports
1 x 2.5 Gbps WAN
4 x 1 Gbps  LAN
2  x  10 Gbps WAN/LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x USB 2.0
Buttons
Power on/off button, reset button, WPS button, LED button
DC Power Adapter
AC input : 100–240 V (50–60 Hz)
DC output : 19 V / 3.42 A & 19.5 V / 3.33 A
Package Contents
ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 WiFi Gaming Router
RJ-45 cable
Power adapter
Quick Start guide
Warranty card
Dimensions
354 x 354 x 193 mm
2425 g

Learn more about ROG at
http://rog.asus.com
.


Digital Cities Index 2022: European Cities Leading The Way, Kuala Lumpur at Number 23

Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Beijing, London & Seoul are the top 5 digital cities in the index
European cities ran highly successful traffic management systems, while Beijing applied digital technologies to tackle air pollution and optimise utilities and sharing economy
Involving citizens in design of smart city schemes underpins meaningful inclusion – a key aspect of successful smart city projects
Smart city schemes delivered major public health benefits in areas like telemedicine, covid management and remote monitoring of patients

The
Digital Cities Index 2022
, produced by Economist Impact and supported by NEC, is an inaugural ranking of 30 global cities across four thematic pillars: connectivity, services, culture and sustainability. Of the top 10 cities of the index, four are in Europe (Copenhagen, Amsterdam, London and Paris), four are in Asia Pacific (Beijing, Seoul, Sydney, Singapore) and two are in the US (New York and Washington DC).

Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Beijing, London & Seoul performed the best, with successful open data projects and major strides in smart technology-powered sustainability projects like utility management. Cities with very defined goals realised the greatest benefits: European cities ran highly impactful traffic management systems, whereas Beijing made progress using applied digital technologies – tackling air pollution, optimising its utilities and promoting its sharing economy. The Atlantic nation cities led in open data innovation with a boom in travel and mobility apps.

Sustainability was the biggest impact area highlighted by the White Paper, with leading smart cities realising major gains in air quality through smart utility management. Sustainability brought the highest overall scores, with Copenhagen, Seoul and Toronto scoring highest for their use of digital technology to support urban sustainability.

Copenhagen and Singapore were the most connected cities, followed by Zurich, Beijing and Sydney. Singapore’s strategy for developing digital connectivity is built on the premise that AI, 5G and cyber security will drive the country’s growth and innovation post-covid. Smart cities are anticipated to drive economic growth: 5G alone will enable an estimated US$660 billion global mobility and transportation market by 2035.

Unaffordable, unreliable or inaccessible internet services impact other city level goals. Half-a-million households reportedly lack a reliable internet connection in New York City, for instance, disadvantaging low-income children for remote learning. By contrast, Washington DC has offered low-cost or free services and devices to families unable to afford a broadband subscription and Paris has the most affordable mobile data of all the cities analysed.

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Digital Cities Index 2022 results:

Ritu Bhandari, manager, policy and insights at Economist Impact
, noted: “Smart cities will be safer, cleaner and more inclusive urban landscapes, where citizens enjoy better public health and services, more efficient transport and major economic improvements to be shared as public goods. The index highlights how outlier cities are leveraging technology to improve quality of life for millions of citizens around the world. While we see strong leadership from cities in Western Europe, the table is led by major cities from a wide geographical spread. The most significant improvements were delivered against tightly defined goals – a critical success factor for urban digital transformation.”

Since the pandemic, digital technologies have enabled real progress in public health. In Asia, apps were central to managing covid-19, while telemedicine and real time remote monitoring of chronic patients has marked digitisation everywhere. In New York, for instance, a diabetes-prevention initiative for adults has reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals by 58%.

Singapore, São Paulo and New Delhi ranked the highest for their delivery of digital municipal services. New Delhi ranks high in part because of the success of Aadhar, India’s ground-breaking national digital identity scheme. In Korea, Metaverse Seoul, announced in November 2021 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, will provide citizens with access to government services via the metaverse.

The report’s authors note that involving citizens in the design of smart city schemes underpins meaningful inclusion, a critical success factor for smart city projects, along with delivery against tightly defined goals.

About Digital Cities Index 2022

The Digital Cities Index (DCI) 2022
 is an inaugural ranking of 30 global cities across four thematic pillars: connectivity, services, culture and sustainability. Combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, and including a survey of 3,000 residents spread across all cities in the DCI, the results show how cities are performing in terms of both quantitative metrics like internet speed and qualitative factors such as the presence of strategies, policies and plans for technologies like 5G and AI.


How an Innovative Entrepreneur Frames his World with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

For the risk-taking, business-minded individual, a versatile, portable device that can manage multiple apps and programmes is a crucial tool in their arsenal. This is why go-getter entrepreneur,
Thompson Goh
, ditched his laptop and now relies on his Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra as his productivity powerhouse. Featuring revolutionary multitasking capabilities, powerful performance and a professional video conferencing experience, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has given him the freedom and flexibility to build his brand.

With its expansive 14.6 inch Super AMOLED display and a 120-degree Ultra-wide front camera – a first in a tablet – Thompson can experience life-like video calls that allow him to connect and engage better with his clients. The Ultra-wide front camera also boasts an impressive field of view and makes sure he’s always in shot.

If he needs to move in the room while presenting, the Auto Framing feature keeps him front and centre, as the camera automatically zooms in and out and moves with him. When another participant enters the meeting, the camera can transfer the attention of the viewer to them, so his partner can get the spotlight when needed.

Whether he is at the office, home, or on-the-go, Thompson can’t guarantee that he will find a quiet space to take an unexpected but important call. However, with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s 3 directional mic, he is able to filter out unwanted background noise by up to 50%. So he can easily and clearly get his message across.

Once he’s finished the call and needs to double down on work, Samsung DeX offers him powerful multitasking options for seamless workflow management including multiple transparent app windows and DeX screen mirroring. This experience is further enhanced when he connects to the Book Cover Keyboard – available in the box – which provides multi-finger gestures control through the touchpad and dedicated function keys for more intuitive productivity.

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To watch how the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has supported Thompson’s work productivity, watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3M_EbyUa9Y
 For more details on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, see:
https://www.samsung.com/my/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-wifi-graphite-256gb-sm-x900nzajxme/


Experience Sound Bath with Galaxy Buds2 from Your Comfort Zone

In our modern lives that feel more frantic by the day, it’s important to carve out time for moments of serenity. Meditation, yoga and Pilates are a few wellness activities you can indulge in. But, there’s one current popular healing activity that you can easily tap into by just lying down on your back with eyes closed and listening to acoustics – it’s called Sound Bath!

Sound bathing is a gentle yet powerful therapy that uses healing sounds, vibration and frequencies to wash over you and melt away all tension in your mind and body, as you cozy up on your mat or bed and enter a state of utter bliss and relaxation.

It can be done physically in a group with a practitioner playing the alchemy crystal bowls, gongs and harps, or virtually at your cosy home with your Galaxy Buds2 and sounds from professional practitioner’s YouTube videos. If you’re the type of person who prefers to relax alone in your comfort zone, a virtual sound bath is for you!

Thanks to the Galaxy Buds2’s recent firmware update, it is now enhanced with the satisfying 360 Audio feature! So, be sure to turn on this effect when you sound bathe because it will stimulate a full 360-degree soundstage that syncs to your head motions, taking your virtual sound bathing experience to the next level. The three-dimensional audio effect will make you feel as if you’re in the centre of the instruments, with deep-immersive, realistic sounds flowing to you from every direction.

As you let the waves of sound wash over you, connect with your inner self and acknowledge each thought and emotion without questions. With the strong Active Noise Cancellation in the Galaxy Buds2, all nearby noises which may disturb your peace will be filtered out, allowing you to fully immerse into your inner self. But, if you also like to connect with your surrounding while focusing on the healing sounds, you can simply adjust the level of ambient sound to your preference.

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One of sound therapy’s goal is to achieve the deepest level of body and mind relaxation possible, and comfort is the way to get there. Wearing the rounded design, lightweight Galaxy Buds2 will give added comfort to your experience because they are the lightest Galaxy buds and fit so snugly in your ear that you will forget they are there once you get into the zone.

If you’ve made it this far, you should put
“Virtual Sound Bathing with Galaxy Buds2”
 on your weekend to-do list right now! Your Galaxy Buds2 can provide you with so much values and comfort. You just have to get creative and explore its potential!

For more info on the Samsung Galaxy Buds2, visit :
https://www.samsung.com/my/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-black-onyx-sm-r177nztaxme/


How the Galaxy A33 5G Creates Effortless and Impactful Storytelling for One Digital Creator

The way we create contents reveal parts of our personalities; it tells countless stories of who we are, who we’ve been, and our perspectives on life.

When you create content you love, you put your heart, passion, and energy into each post, giving it that extra flavor that only you can provide – and the same can be said for Digital Creator and Adobe Certified Expert, Najihah Najlaa, who loves sharing her stories through visuals with hopes that it resonates with her audience.

With jaw-dropping AI-powered quad cameras to impeccable durability and power, and vibrant displays, the latest Galaxy A33 5G gives you the awesome experience you deserve like no other – allowing Najihah to create contents that is visually electrifying with no hassle.

“I want a phone that performs the task faster, takes nice and sharp photos with rich colour display and longer battery life! I need these features when producing my content daily and browsing information. And I love how this phone performed well in those areas and I had no issues with this phone,”
she happily expressed as she goes on to talk about the other awesome features on the Galaxy A33 5G.

With its dynamic and versatile camera experience, it lets you take photographs and films that are much beyond the ordinary. With OIS, it can handle all the jitters and shakes, providing smooth and sharp videos even in low light.
“I love to take videos using my phone! And having an OIS feature is a must while shooting video to maximizing the quality of the video,”
 she shared.

Take photos of the most authentic scenes with its awesome network of cameras which includes a 48MP main camera, 8MP Ultra Wide camera, 2MP Depth camera and a 5MP Macro Camera which take photo-taking to the next level by giving crisper, clearer shots at every click. Even in the dark, the device can take clear videos with stunning textures and colours with Night mode – making them look spectacular.

Thanks to the device’s massive 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display that refreshes at 90Hz, Najihah is able to smoothly navigate her tasks between multiple apps, and get an immersive viewing experience, along with a 5nm Exynos 1280 processor – designed to improve user productivity while exploring possibilities to pursue their passions without limits.

Najihah often goes back and forth between her phone and tablet for work, thus, the cross-device connectivity feature called App Continuity has been her saviour. It synchronizes application data between two Samsung devices, enabling you to share your clipboard and pick up where you left off on the other device. You no longer have to lose track and go through the hassle of starting all over again, or even search it up on the internet again – you can easily browse the exact same webpage with just one click – as long as
App Continuity
 feature on the other devices is turned on.

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What’s more, if you’re always out catching inspirations for your next big thing but worry about damaging your phone, you’re just in luck! The Galaxy A33 5G uses Gorilla Glass 5 to reduce drop damage and retains the same IP67-rating for dust and water-resistance. Najihah was surprised at how sturdy the phone is – as this comes especially handy for her, who’s always out and about, be it for work or leisure.

As she relies on her smartphone to do her editing work – longevity is just as crucial. Najihah excitedly shared her experience with the Galaxy A33 5G’s all-day battery life – a 5,000mAh capacity that can last up to two-days, which is one of the many things she loves about the phone! Better yet, if you’re running low on power due to high usage, the 25W Fast Charging will get your battery back to full power in no time – allowing you to dive back into creator mode!

Given the experience Najihah had with the well-crafted Galaxy A33 5G, she believes the device has provided her the flexibility she needs in bringing her creations to life. Plus, it’s super affordable!

The Galaxy A33 5G is available for purchase in any Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Dealers and Samsung Malaysia Online Store. To top it off, from today until 31
st
 July 2022, get 20% OFF Samsung Care+ Accidental & Liquid Breakage or Breakdown Plan for up to 2 years when you purchase any one of the devices.

Even better, enjoy great savings with the Overtrade Promotion when you trade-in your eligible device and receive additional rebate of up to RM150 added to the base trade-in-value. Additionally, with each purchase of the device, you can rest easy as you get to enjoy 6 months of OneDrive 100GB cloud storage for free – keeping all your memories safe!

For more information on the Galaxy A33 5G, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-blue-128gb-sm-a336elbhxme/