Typewise to Develop Advanced AI Text Prediction Technology With ETH Zurich Professor

Swiss deep tech company Typewise (
https://Typewise.app
) has announced a new collaboration with Professor Ryan Cotterell of ETH Zurich.

The partnership sees Typewise joining forces with Professor Cotterell of ETH Zurich’s Department of Computer Science.

The partnership will revolve around AI text prediction technology with particular research going into advanced sentence prediction, enterprise customization, grammar assistance and voice support. The work is funded by the Swiss Innovation Agency, Innosuisse, and is part of the ‘Future of Mobile Interaction’ project.

Janis Berneker, Typewise CTO and Co-founder comments:

“Our collaboration allows us to work with one of the world’s most advanced centres for this type of AI which is helping us build a world class product. We are very excited about this new partnership especially as our previous work with ETH led to us creating text prediction AI which outperforms that of Google’s and Apple’s, which we filed a patent for in January 2022. We believe this latest partnership will generate further significant advancements in this area.”

Janis Berneker

Previously, Typewise collaborated with the ETH professorship for computer science of Thomas Hofmann, whose research expertise includes machine learning, deep learning, and natural language understanding.

The work assisted the development of Typewise’s AI text prediction engine which now powers Typewise’s AI Writing Assistant, their API, and their keyboard app which has been downloaded 2 million times and won a CES Innovation Award two years running. The partnership led to two ETH AI researchers – George Roberts PhD, and Luca Campanella – joining Typewise as full-time employees to lead the company’s AI team.

About Typewise

Typewise (
https://typewise.app/
) is a Swiss deep tech company, making daily lives easier by ‘decoding human thoughts’. They build advanced, privacy-focused, text prediction AI to increase typing speed, reduce errors, improve the quality of text composition, and ultimately boost productivity of businesses and individuals.

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Typewise offer their text prediction technology for customer service and sales teams (
https://typewise.app/desktop
), as an API for developers (
https://typewise.app/api
) and a next generation keyboard app (
https://typewise.app/keyboard-app
) for iOS and Android that has been downloaded 2 million times and was the winner of a CES Innovation Award 2022 and 2021.


Understanding Multivendor Marketplace Platforms

Businesses are constantly looking for new ways to conduct business better, by cutting their costs and reaching out to more customers. One of the ways of achieving this is leveraging the power of multivendor marketplace platforms (or eCommerce platforms). Today, there are over 24 million eCommerce platforms in the world as businesses look to take advantage of the huge number of consumers and business owners searching for products online.

In the past, setting up a successful business meant setting up a physical shop in the right location. This is no longer the case as you can conduct business successfully by utilizing eCommerce platforms. You can now sell your products globally without having to set up a physical shop anywhere.

The business world is very competitive and the companies that have implemented the idea of using multivendor marketplace platforms are a step ahead. Now businesses can sell products in bulk to other business owners and not just consumers. Here is what you need to know about multivendor marketplace platforms.

What is a multivendor marketplace?

Simply put, a multivendor marketplace is an online platform where sellers from all over the world can sell their products in one place. It is like a big store that you cannot visit but where you can find any products or services that you need. If customers happen to order products from a vendor outside their country, the products can still be delivered using the shipping agencies that operate globally.

While several vendors can sell their products on a multivendor marketplace platform, it is usually the responsibility of the vendor to manage their products including storing, delivering, and accepting payments. You can
click to find out more
 here on some of the top multivendor marketplace platforms.

How does a multivendor marketplace work?

A multivendor marketplace is usually a website or an app that has been designed to allow shopping from anywhere using any device. Since many consumers conduct product searches online, multivendor marketplace platforms act as middlemen, connecting both the buyers and the sellers. It is a win-win situation for both as buyers can explore a variety of items and sellers can reach out to a larger audience.

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Buyers today trust well-established online multivendor marketplaces because every product they are looking for is available. Every business owner, be it big or small, can use a multivendor marketplace platform to sell their products. The fact that buyers can shop from anywhere conveniently is making these platforms a popular choice for many.

Why use multivendor marketplace platforms?

Online multivendor marketplace platforms are beneficial to both buyers and sellers. On the seller’s side, multivendor marketplace platforms are cost-effective. A vendor can independently run their online store without having to hire an expert. In addition, you can conduct business without having to set up a physical shop. Your products can reach people while incurring little or no costs on marketing. This is very convenient, especially for small business owners.

On the buyers’ side, they get to enjoy the benefits of a wide variety of products. You can basically find every product you are looking for in a multivendor marketplace platform and, on top, you can find different sellers selling similar products. You can read reviews and find out which product is the best.


Unlocking New Experiences with HUAWEI nova 9 SE

The home has always been a significant part of our lives; after all, it is where we spend the majority of our time. As we spend more time at home, the distinction between places of work and places of relaxation has blurred, and people are continuously repurposing their space to serve as a multi-functional environment.

Whether for business or for play, a simple and seamless ecosystem of gadgets that are easy to use is never too much to ask for. Let us enter the HUAWEI Super Device ecosystem, where many devices are effortlessly coupled to build a genuinely integrated and powerful mobile environment of technology that will serve you well.

HD Calling Made Easy with Multi Party

Join multi-party video calls to remain in touch with the entire family and speak freely at any time and from any location. In addition to its flexible connection with one-to-many video conversations, users may use collaboration capabilities on HUAWEI nova 9 SE like as virtual white boards and document sharing to conveniently conduct multi-party conferences.

When you’re viewing a film or listening to music on your tablet, you can still receive phone calls simply pinching the stem of your HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro. This is due to the dual connection supporting mechanism.

Project Your Phone Screen Wirelessly

Watching phone content on a bigger screen is easier now with nova 9 SE. All you have to do is access the Control Panel on your HUAWEI nova 9 SE and drag the smart screen icon to stream the movie directly from your phone to TV.

If you have your HUAWEI Free Buds on, you can then drag the earphone icon on the smartphone, and the movie will play on your smart screen while the sound is rerouted to your Free Buds.

Looking down at your phone screen may put strain you neck. Why not flash it onto the big screen when you get home after a long transit? Watch a Hollywood blockbuster or play Mobile Legends at the comfort of your home without worrying the tangled wires that might trip you over!

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Discover Unlimited Possibilities with HUAWEI AppGallery

Native apps such as
Petal Maps
 and
Petal Search
are now available on the HUAWEI AppGallery to enhance your user experience when using the new HUAWEI nova 9 SE. Aside from that, you will also get the chance to explore HUAWEI Video, Music and Books from the offering.

Popular mobile apps such as Shopee, Lazada, Touch’ n Go eWallet, Maybank2u, TikTok, and Mobile Legend Bang Bang can now be installed from the AppGallery.

As a warm welcome for the new HUAWEI nova 9 SE users, extra benefits are given upon their purchase:

More benefits from top local app brands*

Watsons:
Free Watsons voucher worth RM10
ZUS Coffee:
1 cup of CEO Latté voucher (worth up to RM9.90)
Tealive:
 1 Tealive voucher worth RM7
Flexi Parking:
Get RM30 parking credit when purchase Flexi Motor Protections
EASI:
20% off voucher capped at RM15 with no min spending x 3 times per user
J&T Malaysia:
 2 pcs J&T voucher (worth up to RM10)

Get your hands on HUAWEI nova 9 SE that powered with super 108MP camera at only
RM1,099
 from
HUAWEI Official Website
,
HUAWEI Experience Stores
,
HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee
, and
HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada
.

Visit
HUAWEI Facebook
 and
HUAWEI Official Website
 for more information on HUAWEI nova 9 SE.


vivo Malaysia Confirms The Colour Variants of vivo T1 Series

Earlier this week, vivo Malaysia has announced a brand new smartphone series – vivo T1 series – is entering to Malaysia market soon. The T1 series is confirmed to be coming in two models – vivo T1 5G and vivo T1x.

vivo is no stranger to its innovative design technique, and it is translated in the new vivo T1 5G with two colour offerings –
Turbo Black
 and
Turbo Cyan
. Both the Turbo Black and Turbo Cyan colour is extremely posh by being eye-catching and exquisite at the same time, which easily attracts the attention of others.

As for the vivo T1x, the colour comes in a profound and premium black colour –
Gravity Black
. The Gravity Black uses a curtain coating technique, which creates a sophisticated frosted surface with textured light and shadow with a depth of field and vibrancy.

The other colour option for vivo T1x is
 Space Blue
, which perfectly integrates the clear and pure blue colour into the flowing light and shadow. Are you ready and excited for vivo T1 series? To receive first-hand updates on the vivo T1 series, stay tuned to vivo Malaysia’s
Official Facebook Page
 or visit vivo Malaysia’s Official
E-store
, and vivo Malaysia’s official flagship store on
Shopee
 and
Lazada
.

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vivo Malaysia is Launching Its Latest Gaming Series, The vivo T1 Series

Stand to win a Razer Kishi Universal Gaming Controller in a special giveaway session during vivo’s Online Launch Event

vivo Malaysia is launching the brand’s latest gaming series – vivo T1 Series, which includes the vivo T1 5G and vivo T1x. The smartphones will hit Malaysia’s shores on 25 April 2022.

To celebrate the event, vivo Malaysia is partnering with Razer, the leading lifestyle brand for gamers, to elevate the mobile gaming experience. A special giveaway session will be held during the vivo T1 series online launch event. Three winners will stand a chance to win the award-winning Razer Kishi Universal Gaming Controller.

As part of the vivo T1 Series launch, gamers can also get their hands on the Razer Kishi Universal Gaming Controller for RM199 at the
Razer flagship store
 on Lazada for a limited time. This is a perfect opportunity for gamers who wish to elevate their experience while gaming with the new vivo T1 Series.

Sit tight, and don’t miss out on the chance to watch the vivo T1 series livestream and win a Razer Kishi controller! Stay tuned to vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook Page
 for more first-hand updates on the vivo T1 Series.

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vivo Offers Free Special Services this Raya through vivo Service Day

As a smartphone brand that prioritises customers’ needs, vivo Malaysia offers smartphone users peace of mind through a wide range of free region-specific services during vivo Service Day. In conjunction with the Raya celebration, vivo Service Day services will be available in vivo Authorised Service Centres nationwide from 21 to 30 April.

vivo users who visit the selected service centres during the promotional period are entitled to enjoy the following value-added services and exclusive discounts:

Free Screen Protector Application (For selected models only)
Free Phone Protective Cover (For selected models only)
to protect the phone from external damage
Free Phone Cleaning Service

to keep the phone sanitised
Free Labour Charge
; customers pay only for the cost of the replacement parts
Free Software Upgrade
 to ensure users’ phone operating system runs in the latest version
Free Delicate Gif
t (Limited stock available)
Special
15 – 20% discounts
 for screen and motherboard spare parts of selected phone model
10% discounts
 on the purchase of phone accessories like charger, cable data & earphone

Head over to any of the following vivo Authorised Service Centers to enjoy these exclusive benefits and professional services provided by vivo during this Raya period.

vivo Service Centre Setiawalk, Puchong
vivo Service Centre Kuantan, Pahang
vivo Service Centre Aman Sentral, Alor Setar
vivo Service Centre Worldwide Business Park, Shah Alam
vivo Service Centre Mentakab, Pahang
vivo Service Centre KCLD, Kuching
vivo Service Centre Plaza Berjaya, Kuala Lumpur
vivo Service Centre, Kuala Terengganu
vivo Service Centre Pekan Sibu, Sarawak
vivo Service Centre Pelangi Avenue, Klang
vivo Service Centre, Kota Bharu
vivo Service Centre One Avenue, Sandakan
vivo Service Centre 1st Avenue Mall, Penang
vivo Service Centre Era Square, Seremban
vivo Service Centre 1 Arena, Tawau
vivo Service Centre, Butterworth
vivo Service Centre Taman Kota Syahbandar, Melaka
vivo Service Centre Aeropod, Kota Kinabalu
vivo Service Centre Komersil Southkey Mozek, Johor Bahru
vivo Service Centre Sitiawan, Perak

vivo Service Centre Taman Desa Botani, Batu Pahat
vivo Service Centre Ipoh, Perak

For more information about vivo Service Day, please visit vivo Malaysia’s
official page
.

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vivo is Stepping Into the Foldable Generation 2.0

vivo is gearing up to launch the vivo X Fold and vivo X Note in China

Following rounds of teasers, vivo – a global leading smartphone brand – is set to officially launch the highly-anticipated innovations, vivo X Fold and vivo X Note, today in China.

In line with its product commitment in fulfilling ‘Joy of Humanity’, vivo strives to innovate and offer devices that set a benchmark for exceptional interaction between mobile technologies and humankind. The introduction of vivo X Fold and vivo X Note marks a moment where vivo is revolutionising the foldable smartphone landscape and invites users to embark on a journey to foldable generation 2.0 where the devices are poised to bring a brand-new foldable smartphone experience to the consumers.

Under the hood, the vivo X Fold will draw power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 along with 12GB of RAM. The vivo’s first foldable phone has a 4,600mAh battery supporting 66W wired FlashCharge and 50W Wireless Charging.

On the design front, the vivo X Fold adopts an inward folding design and a large tablet-sized inner display with a cover display. The back of the phone sports a giant camera module that houses four camera sensors powered by ZEISS.

Meanwhile, the vivo X Note – available in three colour options – comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage and housed in a 7″ AMOLED panel with QHD+ Resolution.

Interestingly, the vivo X Note implements its industry-leading 3D ultrasonic big fingerprint area sensor, which provides a seamless and hassle-free unlocking experience. It sports a 5,000mAh battery capacity with 80W wired FlashCharge and 50W Wireless Charging.

vivo will officially launch the devices in China at 7:30pm today (Malaysia time). Stay tuned to catch the online launch (
link
) for more information on the latest innovations.

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vivo T1 Series Arrive in Malaysia Next Week

Special guest to make an appearance during the launch livestream

The upcoming vivo T1 series – vivo T1 5G and vivo T1x smartphones will hit the shores of Malaysia on 25 April 2022, at 12pm. The launch will be livestreamed on six online platforms, namely vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and vivo Malaysia’s official stores on Lazada and Shopee.

vivo Malaysia invites a renowned gaming video creator and streamer, MasterRamen, as a special guest to share his vivo T1 Series hands-on and gaming experiences with the audience. Meanwhile, an exciting gift session awaits as audiences who watch the vivo T1 series livestream on 25 April 2022 on selected platforms can stand a chance to snap-up limited vouchers for the vivo T1 series.

Sit tight, and don’t miss out on the chance to watch the vivo T1 series livestream. Stay tuned to vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook Page
 for more first-hand updates on the vivo T1 Series.

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vivo X Fold and vivo X Note with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Have Officially Launched in China

Tag along with vivo’s first-ever tablet, vivo Pad

vivo has officially entered the foldable smartphone category with the launch of the vivo X Fold in China. Along with that, vivo also launched the vivo X Note, a high premium Android smartphone with a 7-inch display and vivo Pad, the first-ever tablet from vivo.

As the new premium foldable smartphone in China, vivo X Fold has a 8.03-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate support and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The device comes with 12GB RAM and two internal storage options – 256GB and 512GB, which are priced at CNY 8,999 (roughly RM5,960) and CNY 9,999 (roughly RM6,620) respectively.

Under the hood, the vivo X Fold packs a 4600 mAh battery with support of 66W wired fast charge and 50W wireless charging. The foldable smartphone has a quad-camera setup on the back featuring the Zeiss Optics, with a 50MP F/1.75 main camera sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide camera.

On the vivo X Note, it comes with a 7-inch 2K AMOLED display with support of 120Hz refresh rate. The vivo X note is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and vivo’s self-developed V1 chip. On top of that, there is an industry-leading 3D ultrasonic big fingerprint area sensor, which provides a seamless and hassle-free unlocking experience.

The X Note comes in three storage options – 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage. The base model is priced at CNY 5,999 (roughly RM3,990), while the 12GB RAM options are priced at CNY 6,499 (roughly RM4,320) and CNY 6,999 (roughly RM4,650) respectively.

For vivo’s first tablet – vivo Pad, it comes with a 11-inch 2.5K display, with 120Hz refresh rate and is supported by Dolby Vision to reproduce accurate colours and deliver an immersive viewing experience. The vivo Pad has a fairly thin bezel around the display, convertible with support of a keyboard accessory and stylus that magnetically attaches to the device to deliver a laptop-like experience.

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The vivo Pad runs on the Snapdragon 870 processor with a new branch of vivo’s software, Origin OS HD. Built-in with NFC, users can pair their vivo phone with the vivo Pad, which will mirror the phone’s display on the tablet, where can interact with phone apps and easily transfer files between the two devices.

There are two versions available – 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB storage options, priced at CNY 2,499 (roughly RM1,660) and CNY 2,999 (roughly RM1,990) respectively. For this moment, there is no confirmation on the availability of the three devices in Malaysia yet.

Stay tuned to vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook Page
 for more information on the latest announcement.


vivo X80 Series, the latest ZEISS Professional Cinematics Imaging Premium Flagship is Coming Soon

The latest vivo X80 series, co-engineered with ZEISS for professional cinematics imaging flagship smartphone, has obtained the SIRIM certification. The series will be available in two colours –
Cosmic Black
 and
Urban Blue
.

Staying true to the brand value of ‘Joy of Humanity’, the latest X80 series encapsulates the advanced cinematic mobile imaging system to level up users’ experience while helping them to capture the memories that they hold dear to their hearts.

Hailed as a legend in the optics industry, the ZEISS T* Coating and its cinematic imaging technology will be a cherry on top of users’ filming moment. For more information about the premium flagship vivo X80 series, please stay tuned to vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook Page
 for more first-hand updates.

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What is the Best Cryptocurrency Exchange?

Beginner traders in the crypto field wonder which cryptocurrency exchange is best, so we will try to clarify this question in this article.

A
cryptocurrency exchange
 is a platform, or a website, that provides tools and features for trading digital assets. There are numerous crypto exchanges in the market, the most popular are:

Binance
WhiteBIT
Kucoin
OKEx
Huobi Global
Kraken

According to users’ reviews, WhiteBIT is the best cryptocurrency exchange. Let’s learn more about WhiteBIT and go through its crucial aspects.

The level of security

If we ask any experienced trader, “What is the best cryptocurrency exchange?” he will say, “First and foremost, safe exchange”.

Indeed, when people entrust their money to a service, they expect it will take good care of them and protect them from hackers and illegal schemes. The WhiteBIT exchange is focused on users’ security. 96% of investments always stay offline, unachievable for hackers.

Another critical thing to point out is two-factor authentication. WhiteBIT clients configure their accounts with additional protection. Time after time, when entering their accounts, users receive codes to their smartphones. Codes ensure that the account owner is the only person who can enter it.

The number of trading pairs

It is crucial to pay attention to how many crypto pairs a crypto exchange offers and is there an opportunity to buy crypto with fiat. It is essential for beginner traders who have got no crypto coins at all and are willing to begin with something. WhiteBIT allows buying crypto using a bank card. Different banks imply different fees, while the exchange fee is unchangeable.

User-friendly interface

The best cryptocurrency exchanges we have mentioned at the beginning of the article boast a convenient and easy-to-handle interface. WhiteBIT seems to be meant for novice traders – the interface can be adjusted and customized, and the icons and menu are consecutive.

Fees

WhiteBIT has a transparent fee policy – fixed 0.1% for all transactions.

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Win An OPPO A96 By Simply Playing A Secret Puzzle Contest and Here’s How

OPPO Malaysia has just announced that the latest addition to the A Series – OPPO A96 will be arriving in the market real soon. To add to the excitement, OPPO is inviting all consumers to play a Secret Puzzle contest that will be happening from
12:00 am to 12:00 pm, on 18
th
 April 2022
 (only for 12 hours) and stand chance to bring home an OPPO A96!

Positioned as “Double the Storage, Double the Joy”, the OPPO A96 features extensive storage and memory (ROM 256GB and RAM 8GB + 5GB) to keep all the images, videos, and other information.

Through the online puzzle contest, all you need to do is search “OPPO A96 Secret Puzzle” from any search engine, find all the numbers in the puzzle and add them all. Lastly, leave your answer in the comments section of the Facebook post along with the hashtags #OPPOA96 and #GandakanStoranGandakanKegembiraan!  On 18
th
 April 2022, OPPO will pick a winner from among those who answered correctly. It’s that simple and easy!

Be sure to follow OPPO’s official Twitter page, @OPPOMalaysia and stay updated on any important tips or announcements that could shape your chances of winning the OPPO A96’Secret Puzzle contest.

Start your puzzle skills and the OPPO A96 could be yours. Good luck all!

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With the Galaxy A53 5G, You Can Snap, Store and Share All Your Raya OOTDs On The Go

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is here yet again – the season for balik kampung, rounds of ketupat rendang and the inevitable scrolling of OOTD shots on your IG feed. Yup, if you were ever going to up your photo game to flaunt your new threads, the time is now.

While your Raya outfit remains the star of the show, it’s doubly important that your phone camera gets all the details right! So if you need a device to nail that flawless shot, the new Galaxy A53 5G will make you stand out from the rest with its awesome AI-enhanced camera experience, making your photos and videos look eye-catching, in any light conditions.

Isn’t it funny how it’s always when you’re trying to get that perfect image that the rest of the world unintentionally end up in the background? To say buh-bye to photobombers or any object that’s hindering you from your picture-perfect moment, the Galaxy A53 5G features the Object eraser tool which gives you the ability to erase unwanted objects from your photos after the shot’s been taken. You can also turn blurry and old-faded photos, vivid and clear with Photo Remaster!

What’s more, you can truly transform your photos with the sophisticated Portrait mode that captures the depth and line of subject more accurately. It also allows you to apply portrait lighting effects to alter the mood and feel of a portrait shot. If you want to be extra and add more creativity to your pictures, the device lets you enjoy a variety of playful interactive filters with Fun Mode – giving you a unique experience to express yourself and create content that is seamless, fast, and fun.

The device borrows numerous features from the Galaxy flagship series – including the Single Take experience. With just one tap of a button, you can take numerous photos and videos at once, and its AI camera will detect whatever is in the frame and get the job done for you. You can run, jump, snap candid shots, and get creative with your photography, and your pictures and videos will still come out looking fantastic as the Single Take feature magically pulls out the finest ones.

While many of us may not do a lot of photography at night, good low-light also works wonders for indoor shots or shots where lighting in general isn’t great. Therefore, this is where the Nightmode feature will work its magic – fueled by a brand new Exynos 1280 5nm processor, its AI-powered camera automatically synthesizes up to 12 images at once to produce brighter and clearer photos in dim settings, and even at night, with less noise.

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These remarkable camera features will definitely capture all your Raya OOTD’s and moments with versatility and stunningly vibrant colors, but running out of room on your phone can be a disaster. So to help you put your mind at ease, the Galaxy A53 5G is equipped with 16GB RAM (8GB physical RAM + 8GB virtual RAM) and is generous with its internal storage of 256GB. If you need more storage, you can always upgrade your storage with a microSD card that can expend up to 1TB – now you no longer have to worry about losing that great shot!

If the Galaxy A53 5G has caught your attention, we have good news for you! It is now available to purchase in any Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorized Dealers and Samsung Malaysia Online Store at the RRP of RM1,849. From 1
st
 April until 31
st
 May 2022, you are in for a little treat as you will get yourself a Protective Standing Cover worth RM99 for free and get 20% OFF Samsung Care+ Accidental & Liquid Breakage or Breakdown Plan for up to 2 years when you purchase the new Galaxy A53 5G.

Even better, enjoy great savings with the Purchase with Purchase “PWP” promotion when you trade-in your eligible device and receive additional rebate of up to RM150 added to the base trade-in-value.

You can also make this Hari Raya more meaningful with our
Impian Raya Bersama Campaign
  happening now until 15th May 2022 – bringing you a list of prizes worth up to RM1,200,000 to be won and brought home to your loved ones when you purchase the latest Galaxy A Series and other eligible products. So, don’t wait and stand a chance to possibly own one of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem of innovative devices!

Check out the retail recommended price and exclusive gifts for Galaxy A53 5G below:

Model
Launch Promo dates
RRP
Colour
Exclusive Gifts
Galaxy A53 5G
1 April 2022 – 31 May 2022
RM1,849
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Peach, Awesome Blue
• 1x Galaxy A53 5G Protective Standing Cover, worth RM99

For more information on our latest Galaxy A Series promotion, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/galaxy-a-series-2022/

To view the eligible products and for more information on the Impian Raya Bersama campaign, please visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/2022-impian-raya-bersama/mobile/

To learn more about how the Galaxy A53 5G’s camera functions make your every moment awesome, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-blue-256gb-sm-a536elbhxme/


Yet Another Exclusive Offer For Samsung Members

From jaw-dropping AI-powered quad cameras to impeccable durability and performance, giving you more power to create, connect and thrive to empower your every moment of learning, creating and exploring – the latest A series:
Galaxy A33 5G
,
Galaxy A53 5G
 and
Galaxy A73 5G
 are here to give you the awesome experience you deserve like no other.

If you’re eyeing the latest A series, you’re in for a treat with our awesome promotion exclusively for all Samsung Members! From now until 31 May 2022, the first 500 Members who purchase the Galaxy A33 5G, A53 5G or A73 5G are entitled to redeem a 15W PD Power Adapter worth RM89 for free!

With the 15W PD Power Adapter, you can enjoy  fast and safe charging along with the flexibility it brings with it – you can alternate between cables to charge your various mobile devices, making it convenient for your travels as that’s one less thing you need to carry with you when you’re out on the road. You also don’t have to worry when your device is running low on battery – its 15W Fast Charging will get your device recharged in no time!

To redeem, simply follow the steps below:

To download the Samsung Members App, please click here:

http://contents.samsungmembers.com/share/redirect.html?dl=activity/loyalty/benefit?benefitId=_jtat6knxa&src=WEB

To check out the 15W Power Adapter, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/levant/mobile-accessories/15w-power-adapter-black-ep-t1510nbegww/

To purchase the latest A series devices, please click the respective links below:

Galaxy A33 5G:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-blue-128gb-sm-a336elbhxme/
Galaxy A53 5G:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-blue-256gb-sm-a536elbhxme/
Galaxy A73 5G:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a73-5g-awesome-mint-256gb-sm-a736blghxme/

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YGG SEA Malaysia Partners with ESPL to Leverage P2E Virtual Economy in South East Asia

This signing aims to develop, nurture, and sustain the SEA esports community into the Metaverse

Esports  Players  League  (ESPL),  the  global amateur esports tournament and platform provider and Southeast Asia’s leading gaming guild, Yield Guild Games Southeast Asia (YGG SEA) are proud to announce a partnership that aims to bring forth a new era of competitive gaming into the regional esports ecosystem and community.

YGG SEA is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that acquires and manages non-fungible tokens (NFTs) used in the metaverse, with a mission to create the biggest and most sustainable Play-to-Earn (P2E) virtual economy focused on SEA.

“We are pooling players from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, and  Thailand and will continue to grow the P2E ecosystem within these countries. Having ESPL onboard with YGG SEA, this partnership will see both organisations expanding to over 300,000 users within 2023 in the region,” mentioned Ryan Kan, Marketing Manager for YGG SEA Malaysia.

Stephanie Kuan, ESPL’s Chief Operating Officer says “This relationship represents a unique opportunity for both ESPL and YGG SEA to establish bigger goals for the regional esports communities while keeping everyone engaged through content, partnerships, and tournaments. This way we can continue to grow and prosper together.”

“We believe the P2E system is geared towards providing opportunities for all parties involved, from developers to players allowing this venture to act as a driving force to gather all communities and benefit as a whole,” added Stephanie.

This partnership reflects the ongoing tournament project that they are working on involving Sky Mavis, the game publisher for Axie Infinity. Coming up real soon, they are thrilled to reveal
Malaysia Infinity Nationals 2022
, one of the  biggest Axie Infinity tournaments for all NFT gaming enthusiasts in Malaysia.

Check their FB page for the announcement on the project mentioned above ->
Malaysia Infinity Nationals 2022

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Build Your Dream Home in the Metaverse with Samsung Galaxy S22 Treasure Hunt Campaign

Galaxy fans in Malaysia can share their creations on their feed in ZEPETO to win amazing prizes including the all new Galaxy S22+, Galaxy Watch4 and the Galaxy Buds2

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today launched the Galaxy S22 Treasure Hunt Campaign, aimed at providing Galaxy fans with a unique experience in the
metaverse
, following the recent launch of the flagship S22 smartphones.

Set to run from April 8
th
 to 24
th
, the Galaxy S22 Treasure Hunt Campaign comprises of a treasure hunt, as well as a user-generated content event exclusive to selected markets in Southeast Asia. Users in Malaysia stand a chance to win selected Samsung Galaxy prizes, on top of special S22 items for their avatars and ZEPETO coins for in-game purchases.

The Campaign is hosted on the My House platform, a collaboration between Samsung and Naver Z’s ZEPETO – the largest metaverse platform in Asia, with more than 300 million users worldwide.

“At Samsung, we aim to create innovations that can be customized to suit a wide range of tastes. With the Galaxy S22 Treasure Hunt Campaign, we want to engage the large community of Gen Z and millennial users in our region, who are exploring personalized experiences in the metaverse. My House, which saw over 4 million visitors in its first month, offers new ways for users to design their dream homes and experience the Galaxy S22 series and other Samsung products in a virtual environment,” said Olivier Bockenmeyer, Regional Corporate Marketing Head, Southeast Asia and Oceania at Samsung Electronics.

First revealed at CES 2022, the My House world map allows users to decorate their very own homes in the metaverse with Samsung products. They can select, customize, and experience over 18 Samsung products in their virtual space, from the Freestyle, Neo QLED and lifestyle TVs like The Frame, to the Bespoke Refrigerator, Bespoke Jet, Air Dresser and more.

The SmartThings Mode experience can be activated via the Galaxy Z Flip, where users can enjoy a home party or games in their My House living room. Targeted at Gen Z and millennials who actively seek new avenues of self-expression, the platform builds on Samsung’s efforts to empower users with customized experiences.

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“Through the Galaxy S22 Treasure Hunt and user-generated content events, we want to engage more Gen Z and millennial users to spark their imagination and creativity. We hope to be an important part of their on-going journey in exploring their individuality, and in developing their lifestyle preferences,” added Bockenmeyer.

Treasure Hunt Event

From April 8, users can participate in the Treasure Hunt event at Jeromy’s House in the My House map. Galaxy S22 gift boxes will appear every 15 minutes, for a limited time. Users can win an exclusive in-app S22 effect item each time they find a gift box, and the limited virtual fashion item – a Galaxy S22 jumpsuit and Samsung Malaysia eStore voucher worth RM50 upon collecting eight gift boxes.

Exclusive User-Generated Content Contest for Southeast Asia

To enter the region-exclusive user-generated content event, users can create their unique My House home with the Galaxy S22 Treasure Hunt theme and share it on their feed via the hashtags #Samsung #GalaxyS22 #Treasurehunt.  Entries will be judged on aesthetic appeal and creativity, and the top 6 entries will stand to win either a Galaxy S22+, Galaxy Watch4 or Galaxy Buds2.

Hands-On My House Experience at Local Samsung Experience

As part of the Campaign, the My House experience will be brought to selected Samsung Experience Stores in Malaysia. Visitors are invited to design their dream homes and virtually experience the wide range of Samsung devices and appliances available via in-store Galaxy S22 Ultra units pre-installed with ZEPETO.

For more information on the Galaxy S22 Treasure Hunt S22 Campaign, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/zepeto-galaxy-s22-treasure-hunt/

Download the ZEPETO app from the Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.zepeto.main


12th Gen Intel Core HX Processors Launch as World’s Best Mobile Workstation Platform

New HX processors are the most powerful 12th Gen Intel Core mobile processors yet

What’s New:
 Today at Intel Vision 2022, Intel announced seven new mobile processers to the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile family. The 12th Gen Intel® Core™ HX processors utilize desktop-caliber silicon in a mobile package – to deliver high levels of performance for professional workflows like CAD, animation and visual effects. The HX processors are unlocked out of the box and available in Core i5, Core i7 and Core i9 models.

“With the new core architecture and higher power limits of 12th Gen Intel Core HX processors, we’re enabling content creators to tackle the most demanding work flows like never before – for example, executing 3D renders in the background while continuing to iterate on other 3D assets in the scene. No more waiting around for processor-intensive workloads to finish, you can stay in the flow. Gamers and content creators will also have access to high bandwidth platform technologies like PCIe Gen 5 with RAID support, and support for ECC memory to ensure high levels of system data integrity and reliability.”
Chris Walker, Intel corporate vice president and general manager of Mobility Client Platforms

Why It Matters:
 Professionals and creators need more processing power and greater platform bandwidth to iterate content faster. This enables businesses and production agencies to better meet milestones and budgets of fast-paced working environments.

The 12th Gen Intel Core HX processors enable the best mobile workstation platforms by providing 65 percent more performance in multi-threaded workloads
1
 with more cores, more memory and more I/O while utilizing Intel® Thread Director technology to leverage high-power Performance-cores and Efficient-cores so pros can create, program, render and work with maximum efficiency in the office, at home or on the go. In addition to being a commercial workhorse, 12th Gen Intel Core HX processors provide a gaming powerhouse platform that will give enthusiast gamers higher frame rates for the games they know and love.

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About the HX Processors:
 The 12th Gen Intel Core HX processor family delivers real-world productivity, collaboration, content creation, gaming and entertainment in innovative mobile designs:

Up to 16 cores (8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 24 threads running at a processor base power of 55W.
Access to x16 PCIe Gen 5.0 via the processor and 4×4 PCIe Gen 4.0 from a dedicated platform controller hub (PCH) for increased bandwidth and faster data transfers.
An industry-first unlocked and overclockable series of mobile processors.
Memory support for up to 128GBs of DDR5/LPDDR5 (up to 4800MHz/5200MHz) and DDR4 (up to 3200MHz/LPDDR4 4267MHz) with Error Correcting Code (ECC) capability.
Designs with Intel® Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+)
2
 for improved connectivity and access to the new 6 GHz Spectrum.

More than 10 workstation and gaming designs powered by 12th Gen Intel Core HX processors are expected to be launched by major OEMs this year, including systems from Dell, HP, Lenovo and others.

More info


2022 Samsung TVs Earn Carbon Reduction Certification from the Carbon Trust

Samsung continues its efforts to create more sustainable products in line with its ‘Going Green’ vision

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world’s leading TV manufacturer for 16 consecutive years, announced that its 2022 Neo QLEDs earned the ‘Reducing CO2’ certification from the Carbon Trust in recognition of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.

The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy driven by the mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future. The ‘Reducing CO2’ certification signifies that a product’s carbon footprint is reducing year-on-year. It evaluates the amount of GHG (Greenhouse Gas) generated throughout the entire product lifecycle using internationally recognized standards.

This year, 11 models across Samsung’s 2022 TV lineup, including three Neo QLED 8K models, three Neo QLED 4K models, two QLED models, two Lifestyle TV models, and one Crystal UHD TV model, obtained the certification by reducing the weight of the product and the power consumption during the use phase.

Samsung has long been committed to not only driving product innovation but also shaping and implementing environmental sustainability technologies. During Samsung’s keynote event at CES 2022, Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Samsung Electronic’s Device eXperience (DX) Division, unveiled the company’s vision of “Together for Tomorrow”, highlighting Samsung’s commitment to creating a sustainable future and driving collaboration as part of the global community to preserve our planet.

As part of the initiative, Samsung’s Visual Display Business is set to use around 30 times more recycled plastics to produce its display products than it did in 2021. Samsung also revealed its plan to expand the use of recycled materials in all of their mobile and home appliance products by 2025.

In addition, Samsung has been adopting various sustainable practices to minimize the environmental impacts throughout its products’ lifecycles. The company’s
‘Eco-Packaging’
 program – which allows consumers to upcycle the packaging for TV products into versatile pieces of furniture – has been upgraded this year with product packaging using 90% less ink while also removing the staples during production.

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Samsung has also expanded the
SolarCell Remote
, which eliminates battery waste with built-in solar panels, to all TV models in 2022. Additionally, Samsung has developed and applied a new material, made with
repurposed ocean-bound plastics
, to a 2022 high resolution monitor S8 to reduce marine waste and minimize the environmental footprint.

“As the market leader for 16 consecutive years, Samsung is not only focused on the technological advancements, but innovations around human-centric technology and the environment,” said Seokwoo Yong, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D Team, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung will continue to implement various sustainability initiatives and eco-conscious activities in line with its ‘Going Green’ vision.”


A PC-like Experience, Powered by HUAWEI MatePad 10.4

In the market for a new tablet? HUAWEI has a new one you  might want to check out. The new HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 offers you the freedom and flexibility  you deserve to work and play anywhere like never before. Thanks to HUAWEI’s continued  commitment towards innovation in mobile tech, the new MatePad lets you use your tablet in  amazing and astounding ways, including like a PC. Connect it with a keyboard, a mouse and M

pencil, and you’re all set to touch down and get right into email, browsing, and working. With its  thin and light design, the new MatePad can be easily carried around – making it perfect for people  who work on the go.

Productivity Booster with Different Accessories

When it comes to productivity, the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 does just that, combining PC-like  performance using a keyboard and mouse with smart multitasking features that make for a  powerful productivity tool, whether you are on the go or at a desk connecting to a monitor, you  can be free from the issue of typing with onscreen keyboard and swiping on a screen.

While the keyboard is undoubtedly the most important add-on here, there are other accessories  that you’ll want to consider. Pen input is definitely worth investigating. After all, tablets are  typically much easier to hold than laptops when you’re drawing or taking notes. If you think you’ll  want to put pen to screen at any point, it’s worth investing in a tablet with stylus support built in.

HUAWEI Matepad 10.4 is basically a mini laptop with a detachable keyboard and a touchscreen. When you are on a business trip, HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 can be your perfect partner since it is not  only easy to carry but also equipped with plenty of fantastic functions.

You can transform your  tablet into a laptop with PC mode, or by projecting the screen of a compatible phone onto your tablet and working seamlessly across the two devices with Multi-screen Collaboration. If you need  to make a note, you can tap the tablet’s screen using a stylus pen to wake it up, so you’ll never  have to worry about losing those flashes of inspiration.

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Split the Screen for Better Efficiency

One of the common struggles to getting things done on a tablet has been the inability to have  multiple windows or apps open simultaneously. There’s something to be said for focusing on the  task at hand. However, if your work demands looking at a webpage and typing a word-processing  document at the same time, you are stuck moving back and forth between apps.

In order to create a more efficient and convenient light-use office experience, HUAWEI MatePad  features the Multi-Window and App Multiplier functions. The Multi-Window makes operation  easier with the ability to open up to four (4) windows of different apps simultaneously; whereas the App Multiplier allows the tablet in landscape mode to fully utilise apps that do not natively  support landscape mode.

The Tablet for Today and Tomorrow

The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 continues to strive to be the ultimate productivity machine for both  university students and young working professionals who embrace digitally fluid lifestyles. With  its various tools and peripherals empowering better efficiency and higher productivity,  compressed into a modern minimal form factor, the tablet earns its place as a must-have device  for modern digital warriors, making it the laptop alternative for working on the go, as well as entertainment like playing games and watching movies.

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 compare to  traditional pen and paper to ramp up your productivity. 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

Pricing, Availability and Free Gifts

HUAWEI MatePad 10.4

Priced at RM1,599 the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 is available nationwide with free HUAWEI Smart  Keyboard* worth RM399 on the
HUAWEI Official Website
,
HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee
 or
HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada
.


Alleviating the Burden of Daily Clothing Care with Samsung’s New Bespoke AirDresser

The first thing many of us do upon arriving home is to change out of the clothes we’ve been wearing all day. While once we might have simply hung those clothes in the wardrobe, growing concern over allergies and pollutants and the special care that is needed for garments that are made out of sensitive materials like cotton, chiffon, wool and leather has made proper clothing care a little trickier. If you find yourself in need of a smarter way to take care of your clothes, then the Bespoke AirDresser might just be for you.

The Bespoke AirDresser grows to understand your lifestyle, with its powerful AI functions working to make your day-to-day easier so that you can spend your time as you see fit. And for a comprehensive clean, the Bespoke AirDresser features a dual care system that removes a range of harmful substances from your clothing. It reduces 99.9% of common bacteria and viruses, kills 100% of dust mites and removes 99% of odors from clothes. Finally, it completely removes any residue of the gases used during the cleaning process by the device itself.

The Bespoke AirDresser’s attractive front panel also makes your AirDresser a sleek, minimalistic addition to your home. The Crystal Mirror panel offers a style that suits any type of decoration in any room of your home.

Your Smart Clothing Care Assistant

After arriving home from work, simply hang your clothes in the Bespoke AirDresser and let the AirDresser do the rest. The AI Control feature helps you save time by showing you recommended settings based on your lifestyle – all you have to do is select the course displayed right on top.

The AI Pattern feature personalizes the controls displayed on your AirDresser’s front panel based on your habits, including frequently used cycles and settings, and prominently displays your commonly used settings for easy access.

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Attentive Care for Sensitive Items

When it comes to items that require specialty maintenance,

the

Bespoke AirDresser is equipped to give your garments the precise care they need.

Heading to the dry cleaners after a long day can be very tiresome. Fortunately, the Bespoke AirDresser is there to lighten your load and save you the time and trouble of finding a reliable dry cleaner to care for your sensitive items. Custom Cycle, a feature accessible through the SmartThings application, recommends tailored care routines based on your chosen fabric and garment type. The Bespoke AirDresser provides customized care for all types of sensitive garments with just a few taps and makes your special items last longer.

Free Up Your Schedule

Reduce the time you spend on housekeeping
,
and optimize your time management with the AI Dry features. When taking care of garments made of sensitive materials that may be too delicate for a tumble dryer, you can use the Bespoke AirDresser for worry-free drying after a wash.

The Bespoke AirDresser’s AI Dry technology uses a humidity sensor on the inside of the door to enable faster drying too. By continually monitoring the humidity of the clothes in the drum, it intelligently reduces drying time to ensure your laundry is always dried thoroughly in the shortest possible time while not sustaining any damage.

The Bespoke AirDresser recommended retail price is RM8,799 but until 5
th
 June 2022, you will be able to purchase this state-of-the-art appliance at RM7,599 and receive a Samsung Air Purifier, 34m
2
 (AX34R3020WW/ME) worth RM1,049 for free. So don’t miss out on this great deal and get it today.

For more information on the Bespoke AirDresser, head to:
https://www.samsung.com/my/washers-and-dryers/airdresser/df9000rm-mirror-black-df10a9500cg-fq/


Announcing the ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 Noctua Edition Graphics Card

ASUS and Noctua are back to present the quietest air-cooled GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card

KEY POINTS

Dual Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM fans ensure remarkable cooling and low noise levels
Heat produced by the GPU and VRAM is efficiently whisked away by a custom-designed heatsink
Signature features of the ROG Strix and TUF Gaming graphics cards help deliver performance and durability at every level

SUS today announced the ASUS GeForce RTX
™
 3080 Noctua Edition, a high-performance graphics card that teams a specialized premium heatsink with twin Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM fans.

Noctua is one of the most beloved brands among PC builders. The efficient yet powerful Noctua fans allow for excellent cooling without extra noise, and their trademark color scheme is instantly recognizable. In fact, Noctua’s industry-leading performance is one of the reasons ASUS uses their fans in the ROG Ryujin series of CPU coolers, and it’s why ASUS partnered with them on the ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition graphics card. ASUS has put the team back together to install the best-in-class cooling on an even more powerful GPU.

The new ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 Noctua Edition starts with a gargantuan 2.2-slot heatsink developed by the ASUS thermal R&D team, in partnership with the excellent engineers at Noctua. With a generous fin stack that connects to six heat pipes, and a large heat spreader for the GPU die and its memory, the heatsink is noticeably larger than one will find on even the TUF and Strix models, resulting in a card that’s 4.1 slots thick.

Primed for insane levels of cooling at impossibly low noise levels, ASUS and Noctua engineers ran extensive simulations to optimize the heatsink design to take full advantage of the air propelled by both Noctua NF-A12x25 fans.

“The synthesis of our custom-engineered unified heatsink and Noctua’s famously whisper-quiet fan technology forges a creation that is more than the sum of its parts,” said Kent Chien, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the ASUS Multimedia Business Unit. “This inspiring partnership with a world-class leader in DIY PC cooling establishes a noise level breakthrough for the powerhouse GeForce RTX 3080 Noctua Edition graphics card — and a visual style that you won’t find anywhere else.”

“The response on the first Noctua Edition graphics card was simply overwhelming, so we’ve been thrilled to continue our cooperation with ASUS”, said Noctua CEO Roland Mossig, “The RTX 3080 with its heat emission of up to 340 watts is an entirely different beast to tame than the RTX 3070, but by leveraging our fan technology and a customized heatsink, we have once again managed to create a card that combines serious GPU power with excellent quietness of operation.”

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As one of the most powerful and noise-efficient PC fans on the market today, the NF-A12x25 was the perfect choice for this collaboration. Its blades are able to sit just 0.5 mm away from the outer frame, thanks to an impeller made of Noctua’s own Sterrox
®
 liquid crystal polymer that reduces airflow leakage around the edge.

Noctua’s custom PWM IC with Smooth Commutation Drive technology also works to improve acoustic efficiency, while Flow Acceleration Channels on the tip of each blade and Inner Surface Microstructures on the fan frame cut down noise even further. Anti-vibration pads in each corner ensure the fan doesn’t rattle against the heatsink or shroud, making this one of the quietest high-performance fans on the market today.

Atop this heatsink-and-fan combo, ASUS uses the same custom brown shroud as on the GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition, which securely mounts the fans to the card while beautifully tying together the entire Noctua aesthetic. For users who have other Noctua fans and heatsinks in their system, this will complement them perfectly for a unified look.

While the appearance of this card screams ‘Noctua’, it’s loaded with many of the same ASUS features that make these custom graphics cards the best on the market. A dual BIOS switch allows users to choose between maximum performance or lower noise, with the latter set as the default for the quietest RTX 3080 out there.

The 0 dB ambient cooling allows the fans to turn off entirely under light loads for ultimate silence, and a vented backplate allows for optimized airflow at the far end of the heatsink. And of course, the ASUS Auto-Extreme assembly technology automates precise, clean soldering for each component, with a 144-hour validation process to ensure long-lasting performance and reliability right out of the box.

Availability & Pricing

Model
Pricing
Warranty
RTX3080-O10G-NOCTUA
RM 5,210
3 + 1 Year Extended Warranty
Register at:
https://my.rog.gg/WarrantyExtension

Specifications: ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 Noctua OC Edition

NVIDIA
®
 GeForce RTX™ 3080
CUDA Cores: 8704
OC mode boost clock: 1815 MHz
Gaming mode boost clock: 1785 MHz
10 GB GDDR6XPCIe
®
 4.0 interface
2 x native HDMI
®
 2.1
3 x native DisplayPort
™
 1.4a


Astro Now Offering Standalone Broadband With Astro Fibre, Speeds Of Up To 800 Mbps￼

With Astro Fibre, Astro is now a full Internet Service Provider, offering great
value for money content bundles, or a standalone fibre broadband service
Maximum WiFi coverage with free Mesh WiFi unit, from only RM129 for 100Mbps
Enjoy the latest WiFi 6 technology with speeds from 50Mbps up to 800Mbps

Astro has launched its standalone fibre broadband, Astro Fibre, transitioning the Group into a full Internet Service Provider (ISP). This transformative move builds on the launch of
WiFi KENCANG,
Astro’s first-ever Fibre broadband bundled with its content and Mesh WiFi, creating a one-stop home entertainment and internet solution for its customers.

Now, Astro is taking things up a notch by enabling all Malaysians including non-customers to enjoy the best digital experience and fibre broadband value proposition via Astro Fibre’s new standalone service.

Euan Smith, Astro’s CEO of TV and Group COO said, “The all-new Astro experience is about giving customers what they’ve been asking for – all their favourite entertainment including premium Astro Originals, live sports, international content and multiple streaming services – all in one place on the big screen, and personal devices too if they wish.

We’ve already extended the principle to include Broadband services and seen it resonate – our broadband customer base grew 58% year-on-year as more customers see the value and convenience of bundled broadband with Astro contents.”

“With Astro Fibre’s standalone service, our product portfolio is now even more robust to serve our customers with a variety of different needs, be it bundled with content or just pure internet. Leveraging on the strength of TM’s wide HSBB network, Astro will be able to roll out services faster to wider Malaysia populations. With our new, strong infrastructure, technology, and expertise, we are now well-positioned to support Malaysia’s Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) plan to provide wider coverage and better quality of broadband experience for Malaysians, able to play a more proactive role in narrowing the nation’s digital divide. Our priority is to reshape the fibre broadband experience through affordable and reliable internet throughout the home, so everyone in the household can experience stable and fast internet.”

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Built-in Mesh

With multiple devices connected in a single household, sometimes regular routers lack the ability to cover a wide range, causing dead spots within a home. Staying ahead of the curve, Astro Fibre comes equipped with a built-in mesh agent as needed to deliver greater reliability and faster internet throughout one’s home. Ensuring affordability to suit customers’ varying needs, customers will have the option to add on Mesh WiFi subscriptions from as low as RM10 per month.

Further closing the gap on internet pain points, all Astro Fibre plans will feature WiFi 6 certified routers to guarantee a robust residential gateway (RGW) performance as well as an improved user experience to meet the growing network needs of today’s customers.

Additionally, customers need not worry about common problems such as weak and limited coverage, internet dead spots and inconsistent speed, as Astro’s installation experts will conduct a thorough WiFi heatmap-based assessment of each home upon installation.

Astro Fibre plans offer the most affordable high-speed broadband in the market currently, with four different speed tiers available. The 50 Mbps plan is priced at RM99 per month and 100 Mbps at RM129 per month with 1 free Mesh WiFi unit for 24 months for speeds 100Mbps and above, whereas 500 Mbps and 800 Mbps are priced at RM189 and RM249 per month respectively, the most affordable in the market.

Customers who would like to have 2X more speed or access to more than 85 channels and free Mesh WiFi, can add on RM1/day monthly to upgrade their plan to either the Astro Fibre 100 Mbps at RM129 or the Pek Jimat Kencang RM129.99 which includes, 50Mbps + Primary Pack.

The all-new standalone Astro Fibre is now available for all interested customers. Sign up now at
astrofibre.com.my
  or call 03-7481 3000 for more information.


ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG Swift 500Hz NVIDIA G-SYNC Esports Gaming Monitor with Reflex

Esports monitor offers the fastest-ever refresh rate and features minimal motion blur plus lowest latency to give gamers an unbeatable advantage in competition

ASUS

Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Swift 500Hz, the world’s first 500 Hz refresh-rate esports gaming monitor. The Swift 500Hz features a 24.1-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display that utilizes Esports-TN panel (E-TN) technology to produce 60% shorter response times than standard TN LCD displays, making it the fastest LCD display ever.

The Swift 500Hz includes NVIDIA
®
 G-SYNC
®
, and the enhanced Esports Vibrance mode — specifically tuned for esports — built directly into the monitor firmware. It allows more light to travel through the LCD crystals, giving colors new levels of vibrancy. With latency a crucial factor in esports gaming, the Swift 500Hz also includes NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer, allowing gamers to measure latency with just a single click.

ASUS ROG has always pushed the boundaries of display technology. A decade ago, ASUS introduced the world’s first 144 Hz 1080p gaming monitor. In 2017, ROG introduced the first-ever NVIDIA G-SYNC 240 Hz gaming monitor. And in 2020, ROG unleashed the first 360 Hz gaming monitor.

Pushing the limits of display technology

“When we introduced the first 144 Hz monitor in 2012, people said the human eye can only perceive 60 frames per second,” explains Gavin Tsai, Display Product Manager for ASUS. “Then, when we introduced our 240 Hz monitor, they said the human can’t perceive the difference,” continues Tsai. “Today, in a market where 144 Hz and 240 Hz gaming monitors are common and standard specs, we are breaking entirely new ground with the incredibly fast ROG Swift 500Hz.”

With reduced motion blur, improved visuals and lower input latency, the ROG Swift 500Hz is designed to give professional esports gamers an advantage in tournaments. One of these impressive features – the extraordinarily low latency – is made possible in part through a vital partnership with NVIDIA.

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“The ROG Swift 500Hz with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology provides gamers the lowest latency available of any monitor on the market,” said Seth Schneider, Esports product manager at NVIDIA. “And with NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer on board, gamers can measure their latency with one click, ensuring the fastest response times for the most intense games.”

ASUS ROG Swift 500Hz

Panel size
24.1ʺ, three-sided frameless display (16:9)
Panel backlight / type
Esports TN (E-TN)
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Brightness
400 cd/m² (Typical)
Refresh rate
500 Hz
NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer
Yes
Connectivity
1x DisplayPort
™
 1.41x HDMI
®
 2.02x USB 3.21x Earphone jack


ASUS RT-AX53U Router Review – Updated and Upgraded Connection

ASUS RT-AX53U Router

RM299.00

9

Price

9.0/10

Speed

9.0/10

Functions and Features

9.0/10

Coverage

9.0/10

Setup

9.0/10

				Pros

Easy to setup

Good wireless coverage

Quad antenna

Compatible with other AIMesh system

Cheap

				Cons

Can't think of any cons

Buy From Shopee

Buy From Lazada

For the past few weeks and probably months, I have sort of upgraded my internet connection from 30mbps to 100mbps. But I don’t stop at just that. I have already “upgraded” from using a single standard WiFi router provided by the ISP to a more powerful Mesh system with nodes placed around the house. If you have read my previous reviews, I have tested the new
ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid
 and the
ASUS ZenWiFi AX Mini
 AIMesh system quite recently.

I love both systems equally and both of the ZenWiFi router/nodes are super fast and reliable that blankets my entire house with stable WiFi connection. But this time around, I have with me another WiFi router that started off as a normal yet powerful WiFi router, to an AIMesh enabled router that works with another same router or with some of the newer ZenWiFi routers to create its own satellite routers or nodes.

So the ASUS RT-AX53U Router started off as a normal router. What happened then? Well, I received an update link from ASUS Malaysia’s office site to upgrade the firmware of the ASUS RT-AX53U Router. Once the update is flashed onto the router, it will reboot into a whole new updated system which enables the router to connect to another router or with a ZenWiFi router for a full AIMesh system.

I have to say, this is simply awesome. ASUS RT-AX53U Router has a cheaper price per unit. You will be able to save more when you buy a single “normal” router like this but it now has the ability to turn itself into an AIMesh system to provide you with a speedier and stable home internet connection without any interruptions. So purchasing another unit of the same router is a cheaper option as opposed to fully upgrading your entire system.

Another big advantage from using the ASUS RT-AX53U Router is the speed and stability. It comes with a quad antenna feature for higher gain and “spread”. The wireless signal will be able to transmit further and evenly throughout your house. One single router is more than enough to cover a single storey house or apartment, but having two of them is better for a double storey house. And connecting the main router to another “node” is very easy and can be done from the ASUS Router app on your phone.

Since I’m staying in a double storey landed property, I do need the router to connect to a node so that I can extend the wireless transmission as far and wide as possible. I also have the ASUS ZenWiFi AX Mini with me so for this review, I connect the ASUS RT-AX53U Router to one of the AX Mini nodes to use the AIMesh feature.

Setting it up is pretty straight forward. First, I updated the ASUS RT-AX53U Router’s firmware like I said earlier. And then I need to set it up to connect to my ISP. This process took me only 5 minutes as the interface and UX on the ASUS Router app is so easy to understand. Once I have connected to my internet connection, I can simply add a “node” from the app. I placed one of the ZenWiFi AX Mini near the ASUS RT-AX53U Router and hit the reset button. It will reset the node back to its factory default settings so that the ASUS RT-AX53U Router can detect the node easily.

Once it has detected and installed the AX Mini as one of its nodes, I can place the AX Mini anywhere else in the house to be the satellite router. So, from the single ASUS RT-AX53U Router that covers only the front part of my house at the beginning, is now able to cover the entire house plus part of my neighbours’ house with a strong WiFi signal.

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Going into the speed test, I can immediately experience the difference. While having only one router before the firmware update, I barely covered ¾ of my two storey home. I did get 2-3 bar signals from the backroom but the speed was just okay. I got about 40 mbps for that and to me that is still usable. After the firmware update and connecting to a node, I got full bar connection everywhere I go and the speed is very pleasing to experience.

On the Speedtest.net website, it hits the max all the time at 100 mbps and sometimes I get 120 mbps when I’m lucky. I had a very low latency and ping, most of the time it was less than 8ms. I notice the page load response is a lot quicker, connection is more stable and playing online games is very smooth.

As usual, I would play my PUBG Mobile after hours before I head to bed. Having the ASUS RT-AX53U Router and its AIMesh system nodes, I never had to worry about my internet connection at home anymore. I do admit, I was having some bad internet connection while I was using the ISP issued router. I hated the connection back then as it was laggy and unstable. But ever since I tried using ASUS’s AIMesh system, I don’t think I will ever go back to using a normal router.

And since I love gaming, I stream more these days. And for streaming, I do need a (very) stable internet connection. I am very, extremely pleased with my current internet connection although I only subscribed to the 100 mbps package. But with a super reliable router, it feels like I’m using a 500 mbps connection. That is a huge difference to me.

For comparison, I had to use a WiFi extender that connects to my old router located in the living room on the ground level on the front. My “home office” is located on the first floor at the back. The WiFi extender is connected to my PC via a LAN cable. Luckily, my WiFi extender has a pair of antennas to capture the WiFi signal better. But the overall speed seldom goes above 60 mbps and the ping is always above 20ms.

With the ASUS RT-AX53U Router and with the help of the AX Mini that works as a node, the difference is like night and day. Speed always hits the 100 mbps max but I have a feeling that if I subscribe to the 500 mbps package, it can max out at 500 as well. Best of all, the latency or network ping is always below 8ms. This is crucial when it comes to online gaming such as PUBG Mobile. Having a low latency will determine whether you win or lose.

Now, would I recommend the ASUS RT-AX53U Router to anyone? That would be a definite yes. It is a cheaper system to own. It is very affordable. You can get one first if you’re on a budget. When the time comes, get another one to act as the node to extend your wireless connectivity. Trust me, you will be very satisfied with your purchase. You can feel and experience a more stable internet connection wherever you are at home. You can continue your video binge instead of staring at the four falls while you’re in the bathroom. That would be fun too.

If you’re like me who have a home office that is far away from the main router, you do need a mesh system. Better yet, make it an AIMesh system. You can only get the best from ASUS and I am more than happy to recommend this affordable ASUS RT-AX53U Router to you. I have used a few, and I’m loving every single one of them.

Convinced yet? The ASUS RT-AX53U Router is now available for purchase at ASUS’s official
Shopee
 and
Lazada
 page and it is now retailing for only
RM299.00

Thank me later.


An Array of Benefits For All foodpanda Delivery Partners with Greater Savings and Convenience

Realising the importance that delivery partners play in the ecosystem, foodpanda Malaysia has announced an array of benefits for the first quarter of 2022.

Chief amongst the announcement is the EPF Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SESSS) for all delivery partners. Through the SPS Contribution Matching, both the Federal Government and foodpanda Malaysia subsidises up to 90% of the annual individual contribution, lowering the cost to only RM23.30.

This initiative helps protect foodpanda delivery partners from occupational hazards, diseases and accidents during their deliveries. Under this scheme, foodpanda delivery partners would also be entitled to funeral expenses, should any unforeseen circumstances befall upon them, as well as education and facilities for physical or vocational rehabilitation.

Commenting on this announcement, Shubham Saran, Head of Logistics, foodpanda Malaysia said delivery partners play a key role in the success of our business and we value them beyond measure. “Our team is always working towards introducing new and improved benefits for our delivery partners every quarter. Through all that we do, we hope to remind them that their safety, health and well-being is a top priority for us.”

Shubham added that this gesture of care and appreciation is one of more to come from foodpanda for the delivery partners moving forward.

Other benefits introduced for the first quarter of 2022 are as follows:

1. Additional Takaful Protection

foodpanda Malaysia has partnered with leading Takaful provider FWD Takaful to provide the FWD Kasih plan. Through this plan, delivery partners would be assisted with funeral expenses and Hajj for Muslims, or donations to charity for non-Muslims. Delivery partners can use code
PANDA30
 to enjoy a 30% discount on FWD Kasih products, exclusively for PANDA rider. Additionally, delivery partners that sign up and become a referral for FWD Kasih and FWD Big 3 product, will stand a chance to win big prizes worth up to RM10,000.

2. Panda Academy

Through Panda Academy, foodpanda Malaysia also provides up-skilling and reskilling programs for delivery partners to become more knowledgeable and develop new skills.

3. Digi Deals

Made available exclusively to foodpanda delivery partners, Digi will be offering a RM20 monthly rebate for selected Digi postpaid plans. Moreover, free smartphones would also be available for some lucky delivery partners.

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4. Shell x BonusLink

foodpanda Malaysia is rewarding all delivery partners too. Through this exciting initiative, delivery partners would be able to obtain additional Bonuslink points when refuelling at any Shell stations nationwide.

5. Journey Card x Caltex

Delivery partners can now look forward to amazing savings when they earn additional Journey Card points after refuelling at any Caltex station.

6. Liqui Moly

foodpanda Malaysia in partnership with Liqui Moly, the world’s leading manufacturer for vehicle care products such as motor oils and lubricants. Delivery partners can enjoy up to 36% off for Liqui Moly Lubricants and free labour charge at selected workshops in Klang Valley, Johor, Kedah, Sabah and Sarawak.

7. Motul

Exciting deals for foodpanda delivery partners! Buy 6 free 1 and buy 5 free 1 on selected lubricants at Motul outlets nationwide.

8. Beam

Keen on becoming a delivery partner but have no vehicle to complete deliveries? With Beam, delivery partners can now get their own scooter at RM500 per month or with an instalment package of 3 months.

Other personal benefits made available to foodpanda delivery partners, include:

9. CIMB Account

With the partnership with CIMB, delivery partners would be able to open new  accounts seamlessly for their transactional needs.

10. Financial Independence Sessions with StashAway and POD

Upon a personal invitation, all delivery partners that sign up would be able to look forward to their finances of up to RM100,000 being managed for free for 6 months.

Besides that, foodpanda has also partnered with a savings app, Pod, to encourage delivery partners to save up for a rainy day. All those that register would be able to redeem a RM5 voucher code (PODNEWFPS) that will be instantly credited into their account on the POD app with the option to cash it out.

11. Top Glove

With special code (TGPANDA16), delivery partners can enjoy an additional 16% off on selected Top Glove products.

12. OPPO

foodpanda delivery partners can now get free OPPO Echo Buds worth RM159 with every purchase. Now, that’s what we call an irresistible deal!

To find out more on the attractive benefits made available to foodpanda delivery partners, please visit
https://www.pandariders.my


Celebrate Hari Raya With Samsung and Celcom Mega Family Plan

Be 5G Ready with your Family this Raya!

As many Malaysians are looking forward to
‘balik kampung’
 this Raya, Celcom has kicked off its Raya deals that offers more savings and best values worth up to RM2,300 for you and your entire family through its Celcom Mega Family Plan, in the spirit of staying connected over the festive holiday. Customers get to enjoy the plan with tons of perks this Raya season, with a range of options from Samsung’s 5G smartphones, including the Galaxy S22 Series.

For starters, this plan allows up to 6 family lines per account at RM40 with unlimited internet access. In addition, customers that buy any Samsung 5G smartphone and add-on the family plan can bring home a FREE Galaxy A03 64GB applicable for Celcom Mega postpaid plans from RM98 and above! Customers may also choose to own two lines with one Samsung 5G device and get additional savings up to RM300.

That’s right, the Galaxy S22 Series is more affordable than ever this Raya with Celcom Mega™ Family Plan. So what are you waiting for?

For more information, you can check out:
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/galaxy-s22-operator-exclusive/

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A New Standard of Cinematics Imaging Unfolds with vivo X80 Series

vivo Malaysia launches new flagship vivo X80 series, co-engineered with ZEISS

vivo Malaysia today announced the photography flagship vivo X80 series, bringing users the next level of premium mobile experience with new cinematic imaging capabilities in collaboration with ZEISS.

Riding on vivo X series’ professional mobile photography foundations, the vivo X80 series – featuring X80 and X80 Pro – continues to demonstrate the relentless pursuit of the perfect user experience in photography and videography with the artistic cinematic mode, top-notch configurations, and technological innovations.

Ground-breaking Professional Imaging Features with ZEISS

Mike Xu, Chief Executive Officer of vivo Malaysia, said: “The vivo X80 series demonstrates our constant pursuit of user-oriented innovation and premium mobile imaging technology. In the successive collaboration with ZEISS, a global leader in optics and opto-electronics, we are once again delivering revolutionary experiences to users who can capture memories and create quality photographs and videos with more dynamics and perspectives.”

Powered by dual chips for professional imaging, the vivo X80 series features extensive upgrades that go beyond the unmatched mobile photography experience, and, for the first time, delivers cinematic style video modes in collaboration with ZEISS. The new ZEISS Cinematic Video Bokeh feature creates a powerful, oval flare bokeh with a 2.39:1 ratio, creating a widescreen cinematic lens effect that can capture highly aesthetic and expressive videos.

Meanwhile, users can also create portrait videos with regular lens video bokeh in one tap. The bokeh effect varies to match the focal length, aperture, and shooting distance, and the flares are round, in a 16:9 regular frame.

The vivo X80 series adds ZEISS Cinematic Style Bokeh into its range of ZEISS Superb Portrait feature, enabling users to recreate classic Hollywood aesthetics by applying a film-like bokeh effect combined with artistic long oval flares. The overall effects can be enhanced with vivo cinematic lens simulation algorithm and a dual-camera depth-of-filed technology that combines flare rendering and processing.

The technology identifies the brightest point in the picture and elevates it with artistic blue light traits that resemblances blue glares in movie lenses.

vivo maintains its outstanding night scene effects through the ZEISS Superb Night Camera. With upgraded features such as Pure Night View, the X80 series can capture city night scenes while retaining the authentic look and feel of the scene. In addition, the X80 Pro supports XDR Photo, which improves clarity for backlit images and tones that better reflect what the human eyes can see.

Night scene performance remains top-notch, thanks to the exclusive ZEISS T* Coating available on all devices, which enhances light transmission to reduce night reflectivity and stray light.

To deliver the ultimate mobile photography experience, vivo’s X80 series also includes ZEISS Natural Colour aided by the series’ first AI Perception Engine to improve colour accuracy and facilitate colour changing and brightness during a shoot.

ZEISS Natural Colour is an industry-leading hue shifting technology that reproduces natural colours. Coupled with the AI Perception Engine, it automatically optimises both the accurate exposure and white balance for an authentic shot. This feature upgrade includes the ability to adjust tone brightness, capturing experiences that appear more life-like, refined, and natural.

Premium Mobile Photography Experience

The X80 series contains top-of-the-line photography upgrades while maintaining the classic flagship features that make vivo the go-to brand for mobile photography. Users can continue to create photography and videography masterpieces with ease through vivo’s user-oriented innovations.

X80 Pro has a rear four-camera system with a 50MP Ultra-Sensing GNV Camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), 48MP Wide-Angle Camera, 12MP Gimbal Portrait Camera, an 8MP Periscope Camera, and a 32MP front camera.

The 12MP Gimbal Portrait Camera is the core upgrade that allows for video enhancement and stability, while X80 Pro’s main camera also includes an exclusively customised Ultra-Sensing GNV Sensor to optimise reflectivity and reduce stray light paired with a High Transmittance Glass Lens for low dispersion and temperature drift to reduce glaring.

Meanwhile, the X80 model has a 32MP front camera and a rear camera system consisting of a 50MP Ultra-Sensing Sensor Camera, 12MP Portrait Camera, a new 12MP Wide-Angle Camera. The X80 model features a new ultra-sensing IMX866 sensor that improves the camera performance in dark and low-light scenarios.

In the pursuit of high-quality imaging experience, the X80 series is equipped with the latest iteration of vivo’s customised imaging chip, the vivo V1+ chip, delivering an elevated experience to users with a built-in AI system for professional-level visual enhancement.

The X80 Pro includes an added feature; the AI Video Enhancement that allows the device to switch automatically between video HDR and night mode depending on the scenario. The vivo V1+ chip also enhances the X80 series visual experience in display and gaming.

Camera Panning is a new and exclusive feature that further enhances this flagship series’ dynamic capabilities. It sports a portrait motion tracking technology, which can reduce motion blur caused by shaky hands. The Night Sports Mode in the X80 Pro allows users to take outstanding, dynamic images, as it can capture clearer photos even during extreme scenarios with its improved motion detection abilities.

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Outstanding Flagship Performance

vivo’s ground-breaking technologies in mobile photography and performance drive dual-chip supported X80 series to be a powerful device designed based on an understanding of user demands.

The X80 series is powered by dual chip for ultimate mobile experience. On top of the vivo customised V1+ chip, the X80 Pro is configured with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the X80 model runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 platform for efficient performance without straining battery usage. Compared to its predecessor, the X80 Pro has improved CPU performance. The entire series is equipped with enhanced LPDDR5 and enhanced UFS3.1 for high running and storage speed.

The X80 Pro is decked with an Ultra Large Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber that allows for maximum cooling surface area, which can help to maintain stability when using high-performance features such as large-scale games and video recording. The X80 series contains the largest Vapor Chamber among the X series with over 23 heat dissipation layers for optimal cooling effects.

Designed with consumers’ needs in mind, the new X80 series has significant battery upgrades that can accommodate all  lifestyles. The entire series supports 80W FlashCharge, while the X80 Pro also supports 50W wireless FlashCharge with a 4,700 mAh large battery, and the X80 has a 4,500 mAh large battery. With such a sizeable battery, X80 Pro and X80 can get a full charge in just 35 minutes.

The X80 series comes with enhanced privacy controls and features. Thanks to the Screen Pinning feature, users can freeze the screen for maximum privacy. Microphone and camera indicators, increased control in location approximation, and a privacy dashboard can be used to further control app accessibility. In addition, X80 Pro is equipped with a brand-new 3D Ultrasonic Large Fingerprint Sensor that can unlock the phone within 0.2 seconds.

Experience Immersive Gameplay

Its large X-Axis Linear Motor, supported by vivo’s self-developed vibration algorithm allows quiet but powerful scene-based vibration, allows users to enjoy immersive gaming experiences with the X80 series. The X80 Pro’s response speed, in terms of the start-stop time, has increased by 20% while the X80’s response speed has increased by 41.2% with more vivid vibration for enjoyable gaming.

The Dual Stereo Speaker in both models is balanced with powerful bass to improve the overall sound effect, bringing dual speakers to X series for the first time.

The X80 device, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 platform, offers a solution to tackle the issue of shortened battery live and unstable frame rate under heavy load games — the AI Gaming Super Resolution. It can compress heavy load gaming resolution to reduce the workload onto the CPU and GPU, then re-upload the compressed images through the AI Gaming Super Resolution. An industry first, this gaming function has been tested to save 10% of battery consumption.

Sleek Waterproof Design with Refreshing Aesthetics

Inspired by the look of professional cameras, the square and circle aesthetic that forms the lens and base is incorporated within the exterior design concept of the X80 series, to call to mind the series’ professional photography capabilities. By encasing the lens within a circle motif, the visual design invites users to see the world through the camera and highlights ZEISS’s Professional Imaging power within.

The X80 series is available in two colours – Cosmic Black and Urban Blue. The X80 Pro model only comes in Cosmic Black, and the X80 model comes in both colours. Cosmic Black represents the broad and profound nature of the night sky, along with the vitality and the everlasting power of the universe. Urban Blue is designed with the colour of the light blue sea away from the hustle and bustle of urban life while evoking feelings of relaxation, ease and joy.

The IP68 waterproof- and dustproof-certified X80 Pro features a 3D Ultrasonic Large Fingerprint Sensor, with a sensing area 11.1 times larger than traditional single-point fingerprint sensors. This new feature allows users to register their fingerprint with just one press and unlock the phone within 0.2 seconds. The feature also supports the secure two-finger authentication, which greatly improves user experience and offers increased privacy protection.

Pricing & Availability

The vivo X80 Pro is priced at RM4,999, while the vivo X80 is at RM3,499. The latest lineup is now available for pre-order at vivo Malaysia’s official E-store and vivo Malaysia’s official flagship store on Shopee and Lazada.

Customers who pre-ordered the X80 Pro from 8 to 13 May will be entitled to free gifts worth up to RM1,555, including a vivo 50W Vertical Wireless Flash Charger, 1-for-1 exchange guarantee within 100 days, phone case, and battery protection extended warranty. Meanwhile, X80 buyers can get free gifts worth up to RM1,465, including a vivo TWS 2e, a 1-for-1 exchange guarantee within 100 days, a phone case, and a battery protection extended warranty.


Draft Your Party and Build Your Legend in  Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate

Magic: The Gathering meets Dungeons & Dragons for the second instalment  of Commander Legends

Wizards of the Coast will be releasing Commander Legends: Battle  for Baldur’s Gate, the latest set for the world’s oldest and best trading card game, Magic:  The Gathering (MTG). Expanding from 2020’s Commander Legends, Battle for Baldur’s  Gate further innovates the Limited format by integrating iconic characters and thrilling  mechanics from the popular role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). The set  contains 361 cards and releases for tabletop on 10 June 2022.

Available only in selected Southeast Asian countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand,  Indonesia and Philippines), players will be able to own a customised branded dice case  with every purchase of a collector booster box. Produced in celebration of the set launch,  the dice case are available while stocks last, at participating WPN stores and online (Singapore only).

Journey to Baldur’s Gate, the most influential metropolis in the Forgotten Realms. A city state flourishing with commerce, Baldur’s Gate attracts wealth-seeking merchants,  penniless refugees and other characters from all over Faerûn seeking opportunity within its  massive walls. Featuring D&D icons such as Tasha the Witch, Elminster, and fan-favourite  duo Minsc and Boo, Battle for Baldur’s Gate allows players to weave a tale of power and  intrigue as you battle your friends in Magic’s most popular multiplayer format.

The latest instalment to Commander Legends offers more freedom than ever for players to  build their own legends. A set specifically designed to be drafted, Battle for Baldur’s Gate  breaks the Singleton rule of traditional Commander play by allowing for two or more of the  same card to be included in a deck.

Elements of roleplay adapted from D&D are also seen in
Backgrounds
, a new type of  enchantment. Legendary Background cards represent the story that brought your  commander to the point where we find them now. Each one gives your commander a  bonus. Most often, this bonus comes in the form of an ability your commander gains or a  boost to their power and/or toughness.

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Veterans of D&D can tell you that initiative is important, and it’s important in Battle for  Baldur’s Gate as well.
Initiative
, a new keyword ability, enables three significant bonuses:  First, whenever a player takes the initiative, they venture into Undercity (Undercity is a new  dungeon card). Second, the player with the initiative ventures into Undercity again at the  beginning of their upkeep. Third, several cards in the set get better if you have the initiative.

True to the lore of Baldur’s Gate, the second Commander Legends set sees the return of  Rulebook frames. Every Legendary Creature card receives a frame styled to the look and  feel of the Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual, evoking the classic rulebook aesthetic  cherished by fans of the tabletop game.

Stunning Borderless frames are also available for certain Mythic Rare Planeswalkers,  artefacts and creatures, including five new Mythic Elder Dragons that each embody a  colour and a powerful ability.

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate will be available as Draft Boosters, Set  Boosters and Collector Boosters, as well as Precon Commander Decks, a Prerelease pack,  and a special Commander Legends Bundle containing an oversized D20.

For more information on Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate, visit
https:// magic.wizards.com/en/products/commander-legends-battle-baldurs-gate
.


Delta 8 vs. Delta 9: What Every Cannabis Consumer Needs To Know

Since the passing of the Farm Bill in 2018, new cannabis products are being produced every day. From
Delta 8 500mg gummies
 to Delta 9 vape cartridges, cannabis products are ever-evolving.

Delta 8 and Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are two of the most popular cannabinoids in the cannabis industry. But what are the differences between them? Keep reading to find out what every cannabis user needs to know about Delta 8 vs. Delta 9.

What is THC?

Tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly known as THC, is the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis. When consumed, THC binds to cannabinoid receptors in the brain, altering neurotransmitter release and causing the well-known “high” associated with marijuana. THC is not the only chemical in cannabis that affects the brain, but it is the most well-known and studied.

THC is widely considered non-addictive and does not appear to cause any long-term cognitive impairment. However, it can cause short-term impairments in memory, judgment, and coordination. THC is also known to increase heart rate and appetite. It is unclear whether THC has any long-term health effects, as research in this area is still ongoing.

THC can be divided into Delta 8 and Delta 9. These two types of THC can vary in several ways that we’ll discuss below.

Delta 8 THC has a lower potency than Delta 9 THC.

One of the main differences between
these cannabinoids
 is that Delta 8 THC has a lower potency than Delta 9 THC. Delta 8 THC will still cause psychoactive effects the same way its more famous cousin does. However, consumers typically report that the high associated with Delta 8 THC is clearer and smoother high than with Delta 9 THC.

For some consumers, this pushes them away from Delta 8. However, for many more, it’s the main reason they tried cannabis products for the first time. So, the difference in potency can be a benefit and a disadvantage depending on what you’re looking for in a cannabis product.

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Delta 9 THC is much more prevalent than Delta 8 THC.

Another significant difference between Delta 8 and Delta 9 is their availability. Delta 9 THC is much more prevalent in the cannabis plant than Delta 8 THC. Delta 8 is only found in minute amounts in cannabis. As a result, it’s much more difficult to source and produce directly from the cannabis plant.

However, many cannabis product manufacturers have found a solution to the scarcity of Delta 8 THC. Cannabidiol (CBD) is another popular cannabinoid that has its own potential benefits for consumers. However, it can be converted into Delta 8 THC. As a result, companies have started doing this to produce Delta 8 products.

These cannabinoids differ in their legality.

The legality of these cannabinoids is their legalities. Delta 9 THC is still illegal on the federal level. However, many states have legalized Delta 9 for recreational and medicinal use.

On the other hand, Delta 8 THC is legal federally and in most states. However, several states and municipalities have enacted their own policies to ban Delta 8 from their locations. Overall, if you’re considering trying any cannabis product, make sure you check with your local state and municipal laws.

Choose the best cannabis products for your needs.

Now that you know the differences between these cannabinoids, you can make the best decision for your next purchase. Remember that these cannabinoids differ primarily in their potencies, availability, and legality.

Keep in mind when choosing cannabis products that the United States
Food and Drug Administration
 (FDA) doesn’t approve cannabis products to treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Moreover, you should always consult your doctor before beginning any new supplement.