Learn to Point and Shoot From the Ultimate Mobile Photography Guide

Utilise the full range of mobile camera advancement in your photography game

Malaysia is full of Instagram-worthy spots such as Thean Hou Temple, Elmina Valley Park, Saloma Link Bridge and more. With individuals such as Abeden, Chai Tak Sun and David Hogan Jr, who have created their own unique photography style at some of the major spots in Malaysia simply through the lenses of their smartphone cameras, this further proves that mobile cameras can do as much as the traditional DSLRs, and gradually getting more attention.

While most professional photographers rely heavily on DSLR cameras and high-tech gear for the best shots, many of us (especially casual smartphone users like us!) still prefer to lean on the cameras in their smartphones as the camera technology is getting more advanced over the years, and it can even compete with professional DSLR cameras available in the market today!

The best part is, there are already a slew of photography-related mobile apps available in the apps marketplace (such as HUAWEI AppGallery, Appstore, etc), which can further assist users in achieving better and enhanced photography outcomes.

Let’s take a look at how you can make the best out of your mobile cameras.

Know Your Equipment!

To get started, set aside some time to familiarise yourself with what your mobile camera can do. Examine the camera’s “auto” setting to determine how it takes pictures, focuses, and adjusts the exposure. This is typically done by touching the screen to indicate where the focus point should be, but it’s always a good idea to get a good understanding first.

Better yet, does the camera phone have manual settings? If so, it is time to make good use of them, for these manual settings give you the opportunity to take advantage of some useful but technical features of photography such as exposure level, white balance and even the shutter speed. If you take the time to learn how to utilise them, these can help you capture unique and amazing shots.

Learn The Basics

In the world of photography, there are a lot of rules to take note of, such as Leading Lines, Depth, Symmetry, Golden Ratio and the Rule of Third which act as a guideline for photography to create a visually appealing photo.

The Rule of Thirds, however, is the foundation of all other compositional rules since it can make an image seem more natural and allow it to guide the viewer’s eye flow around the image. In comparison, Symmetrical composition will look more polished and professional (which can also be a good look!).

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Get Some App Help

To elevate your photography skills to another level, you can also try out some editing apps to tighten your mobile photography game. The standard apps are pretty good on most smartphones, but there are always other options that you can discover. Editing apps offer more features, settings and filters to create your ideal image.

Some good editing apps that you can find on leading app marketplaces, such as HUAWEI AppGallery includes:

SnapSeed
 –
Enables users to enhance photos and apply digital filters.

B612
 –
All-in-one camera & photo/video editing app.

CapCut
 –
An online and free video editor with tons of features available.

Picsart
 –
An easy to use photo and video editor.

camera360
 –
A professional but easy-to use photo editing and selfie retouching app.

Meitu
 –
 All-in-one mobile photo and video editor.

Or Better Yet, Just Get The New HUAWEI Mate50 Pro

It sounds obvious, but sometimes the best way to take better photos is to simply get a better phone. You can read all the photography tips you like, but the fact is that smartphone camera quality varies greatly – so make sure you get one that can meet your expectations.

The new HUAWEI Mate50 Pro which was recently being acclaimed as the
No.1 camera smartphone by DXOMARK
 building on four technical pillars: optical system, mechanical structure, imaging technology and imaging processing.

The XMAGE Camera System features an industry-leading Ultra Aperture Camera System with 10-size adjustable physical apertures equipped with industry’s largest aperture of F1.4, Super Night Mode, Professional Portrait and Super Macro. In other words, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro has the full capabilities to complete all your mobile photography needs.

Can’t believe it? Let us show you what these pros have to say:

So what are you waiting for? Available now nationwide, you can get the HUAWEI Mate50 series on
HUAWEI Official Website
,
HUAWEI Experience Stores
,
HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee
,
HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada
, and all authorised HUAWEI Partner Stores such as Senheng, SenQ, Harvey Norman and Urban Republic.


Shopee Wraps Up a Successful 11.11 Big Sale With 6 Times Uplift in New Local Sellers

Shoppers saved more than RM18 million through deals from sellers and brands

Shopee concluded its 11.11 Big Sale, with more than
6 times uplift in new local sellers
 partaking in the campaign for the first time compared to average day. Shoppers saved
over RM18 million
through amazing deals from sellers and brands on 11 November.

With a wide variety of products from local sellers as well as trusted brand partners, shoppers found all they needed on Shopee.
Home & Living
,
Health & Beauty
, and
Groceries & Pets
 emerged as top categories sold during the 11.11 Big Sale’s peak day.

Meanwhile, local sellers also saw a boost in their sales, with over
3.2 times uplift in items sold by local sellers
 on 11 November compared to average day.
Dress
,
kasut perempuan
 and
blouse
 emerged as top keywords searched as Malaysians prepare to usher in the new year. Interestingly,
Khairulaming Brand, PRODIY, Marshear Beauty, Momo House, and B.S.B
 emerged as top local sellers recording the highest orders made.

ShopeePay saw an uplift of approximately
6 times more  orders paid
 with Shopee’s e-wallet on 11.11 compared to an average day in November. Shoppers also preferred using ShopeePay in four main categories: electronics, FMCG products, lifestyle items and fashion. Items in demand for these categories are mainly from health & beauty, home & living, home appliances and women’s fashion.

Malaysians also once again took advantage of ShopeeFood’s signature promotions like Free Delivery, Super Deals and Shocking Sales to demonstrate rice based dishes as their favourite food option with
over 50 thousand rice dishes ordered
 on ShopeeFood during 11 November. Other favourite food orders included Fast Food, Chinese and Malaysian dishes. Food brands most ordered on 11.11 were popular names like McDonalds, KFC, Tealive, Pizza Hut, Chase and MarryBrown.

Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing Campaigns at Shopee Malaysia
 said, “We’re really humbled to see the impact of our efforts on helping local sellers and influencers on our platform achieve a significant level of sales and engagement uplift. We have even more exciting deals and activities lined up for the rest of the year-end shopping season. We look forward to helping more businesses capture new growth opportunities, while bringing joy and engaging content to consumers through more collaborations with our influencer community.”

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Wrapping up 2022, Shopee will be holding its Shopee Super Awards to celebrate our best and brightest stars within the Shopee community. From 15 November till 30 November, Malaysians can vote for their favourite brands, sellers and talents while standing a chance to win up to 8 million Shopee Coins and other prizes such as: Samsung 65″ Smart TV, Dyson V11 Fluffy Vacuum Cleaner, Xbox Series X, Dyson Supersonic™ Hairdryer &  XiaoMi Poco X3 Pro.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your favourites! Visit
https://shopee.com.my/m/shopeesuperawards2022
 today.


Wake Up Feeling 10/10 with Sleep Coaching Program by Samsung Health

A good night’s rest begins with good sleeping habits. Take on the Samsung Health’s Sleep Coaching Program to start improving your sleep quality today!

Samsung Health understands that sleep needs vary from person to person, thus the program will be curated specially for you based on your sleep patterns. Get ready to be fed with a set of daily missions, checklists, helpful guidance and reports! They’ll push you towards refining your sleeping habits, and before you know it, you’ll be waking up on the right side of the bed every day.

Check out the video below and learn about how Samsung Health guides you through the 4 – 5 week sleep coaching program with daily missions.

Here’s 4 simple steps to start the Sleep Coaching Program:

Step 1: Set Up Sleep Coaching From Mobile

Start the program with a quick questionnaire and wear your Galaxy Watch for a week while you sleep. This will help gather a week’s worth of sleep data.

Step 2: Discover Your Sleep Type

After logging a week’s sleep data, you’ll be able to discover your Sleep Animal tailored to your sleep patterns and then start a 4-5 week sleep coaching program that suits you.

Step 3: Complete the Missions

You’ll be given Sleep Missions that will help you improve your sleep quality with notifications, follow the steps of Sleep Coaching program and read the recommended articles for tips to help you manage your sleep better

Step 4: Achieve Your Goal

Follow the Sleep Coaching Program to improve your Sleep Score. Check on your seven-day sleep analysis results every week. And when the sleep coaching period is over, you can see the improvements in your sleep quality.

Samsung Health, the power behind your next best day, learn more:
https://www.samsung.com/my/apps/samsung-health/

If you’re intrigued by it, own the latest Galaxy Wearables – the Galaxy Watch5 Series – now! You’ll get to enjoy all of Samsung’s cutting-edge health and fitness technology, as well as exclusive gifts worth up to RM549! Alternatively, trade in and save up to RM1,899!

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The Galaxy Watch5 Series:

Galaxy Watch5 Pro:
https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-pro-black-titanium-bluetooth-sm-r920nzkaxme/buy/

Galaxy Watch5:
https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-r900nzsaxme/buy/


SNS Network Technology Rolls Out Affordable Device Deals for Students as Schools Adopt Hybrid Learning

Group offers products and services such as JOI to ease transition to non-physical learning environments

SNS Network Technology Berhad
, an ICT system and solutions provider, is pleased to announce the launch of a special device deal for students who are increasingly learning in online classrooms and need the tools to facilitate access for online learning.

Managing Director of SNS, Ko Yun Hung
, said, “This special deal is timely as the perfect tool for online classroom learning or hybrid learning given that the government launched the Hybrid Classrooms Pioneer Project. We believe that this special deal makes the devices very accessible to students and levels the playing field for virtual learning situations.”

“These devices are highly adaptable for students to browse through their coursework, take their tests onscreen or maintain a schedule; all while ensuring a smooth experience for classroom interactions. Students will not have to feel that non-physical interactions will make their experiences with teachers and fellow students any less.”

“We are also offering JOI, our smart classroom solution providing a flexible learning approach ideal for hybrid learning and emphasising critical skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. JOI devices are also compatible with the suite of Microsoft Office tools that unlocks the power of creativity and collaboration vital for online learning,” Ko added.

Managing Director of SNS, Ko Yun Hung

Starting from September 2022, 550 classrooms in 110 schools across the country will adopt the Hybrid Classrooms Pioneer Project as part of initiatives by the Ministry of Education (“MOE”) to accelerate digitalisation and adopt information and communication technology (“ICT”) in the public education system.

MOE has also embarked on a three-phase RM1.3 billion programme to improve and replace ICT equipment and infrastructure including desktops and laptops, printers, projectors and charging ports, using the lease-to-use approach, in schools nationwide.

The first phase involving RM411.8 million for 3,900 schools is almost complete, with the second phase to replace devices at 3,455 schools with an allocation of RM460.0 million will be completed by early 2023 while the third phase for 3,400 schools with an allocation of RM430.0 million is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023.

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The special deals cover HP devices from as low as RM599, with savings of RM400 and Lenovo devices from as low as RM1,249 with savings of RM200. These modern devices fit for school-going kids comes in various form factor such as thin and light, rugged & 360º flexible rotating device powered by Intel® Core™ processors & running latest Windows operating system. Devices equipped with JOI are also going for as low as RM599 with savings of RM600.

Besides the special deals, premium devices are also available with options of iPad, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Microsoft Surface. Other models available include AVITA and Huawei MatePad.

For more information on the product offerings, visit
https://www.gloo.com.my/education-store
 for online purchases or locate their retail stores for in-store purchases –
https://www.itworld.com.my/about-us
 and
www.gloo.com.my/about-us
.


Latest SonicWall Intelligence Reveals Unstable Cyber Threat Landscape, Amplifying Concerns for Security Professionals

Global malware volume tops 4 billion, flat through three quarters

Malware attempts dipped 8% in U.S., rose 3% in EMEA

Cryptojacking numbers jumped 35% globally through three quarters, including a 160% increase in APJ.

Despite 31% decline in global ransomware attempts from 2021, volume exceeds full-year totals when compared to four of the last five years (623.3 million)

Customers saw an average 1,014 ransomware attempts through three quarters, with a 56% increase in ransomware attempts in APJ

91% of IT leaders cited financially motivated attacks as biggest concern

Capture ATP earns seventh consecutive 100% threat detection score in ICSA Labs Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) Q3 2022 testing

SonicWall, publisher of the world’s most quoted ransomware threat intelligence, today released
new threat data through the third quarter of 2022.
 SonicWall recorded more than 4 billion malware attempts globally while year-to-date ransomware attempts in 2022 have already exceeded full-year totals from four of the last five years. In the recent
2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Mindset Survey
, 91% of organizations reported that they are most concerned about ransomware attacks, indicating a rise of anxiety among security professionals.

“Being a security professional has never been more difficult,” said SonicWall President and CEO Bob VanKirk. “The cyber warfare battlefront continues to shift, posing dangerous threats to organizations of all sizes. With expanding attack surfaces, growing numbers of threats and the current geo-political landscape, it should be no surprise that even the most seasoned IT professional can feel overwhelmed. Armed with the latest cybersecurity tools, SonicWall partners can play a vital role in helping customers stay secure in even the most dynamic threat environments.”

Ransomware Attacks Shift, Tactics Intensify, Diversify

After a record-breaking 2021, overall ransomware attacks have trended down in the first three quarters of 2022 — especially in the United States (-51%). However, attack locations have continued to shift, as ransomware attempts jumped in the U.K. (20%), EMEA (38%) and APJ (56%) compared to the same time frame last year. In the Asia Pacific region, there is an accelerated reconfiguring of the international cyber frontlines – more specifically across the malware, intrusion and ransomeware attacks with a gradual year-on-year increase of 38%, 6% and 56% respectively. Proprietary SonicWall threat intelligence also found that Q3 2022 was the lowest quarterly ransomware volume since Q3 2020. Even in decline, SonicWall recorded 338.4 million ransomware attempts since the beginning of the year.

It is easier than ever to perform ransomware attacks. With Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) offerings, even less technical cybercriminals can purchase ransomware kits on the dark web and target organizations with minimal experience.

Ransomware actors also are diversifying their business models and broadening their networks as demand for their services continues to grow, leading to an explosion in the variety of different tools and resources being offered via illicit marketplaces. According to
SonicWall survey data
, organizations are concerned with how easily ransomware attacks can be launched and 89% cited concern of financially motivated threats.

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“Ransomware has evolved at an alarming rate, particularly in the past five years — not only in volume but in attack vectors,” said SonicWall Emerging Threat Expert Immanuel Chavoya. “The latest Q3 data shows how bad actors are getting smarter in the development of evolutionary strains and more targeted in their assaults.”

Commenting on the outlook in APJ,
Debasish Mukherjee, Vice President, Regional Sales, Asia Pacific Japan at SonicWall
 said “The latest Q3 data in APJ has shown how much the cyber threat landscape is escalating, not only with their method of attack, but also their targets. Everybody is a target of cyberattacks and it is crucial that we continue to remain vigilant in our recovery resources and ensure our data remains secured”.

Cryptojacking, IoT Malware Volume Continue Upward Trend

Hackers are increasingly targeting financial firms, such as banks and trading houses, with cyberattacks designed to maliciously use computer systems to illegally mine cryptocurrencies. Cryptojacking numbers jumped 35% globally through three quarters, including a 377% spike in EMEA and 160% increase in APJ.

With more smart devices entering the digital space every day there is a growing need for Internet of things (IoT) security. IoT devices have multiple ways to connect to a network, offering multiple attack vectors to exploit. IoT malware climbed 92% globally, with 82% and 200% jumps in APJ and North America, respectively.

“With over 1.4 million endpoints collecting data around the globe, SonicWall has more data to uncover emerging threat trends and provide a true depiction of what is happening in the cyber threat landscape,” said Solutions Granted (SGI) CEO Michael Crean. “They say knowledge is power and SonicWall’s proprietary data helps SGI stay informed, which in turn helps us educate our customer base. Leveraging SonicWall’s research helps SGI create actionable steps to help us keep our customers safer!”

Machine Learning Uncovering ‘Never-before-seen’ Malware Variants

SonicWall’s patented Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection
TM
 (RTDMI) technology identified 373,756 never-before-seen malware variants during the first three quarters of 2022 — a 22% increase year-to-date.

One of these never-before-seen malware variants was Spyder Loader, which was observed targeting government organizations in Hong Kong in October 2022. SonicWall RTDMI proactively detected this malware strain and SonicWall Capture Labs threat researchers were the first to publish their analysis in a March 2021
SonicAlert
 — a showcase of RTDMI’s machine learning-powered capabilities.

SonicWall Capture ATP Showcases ‘Perfect Threat Detection’

In October 2022, SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) with RTDMI earned its seventh consecutive 100% threat detection score in ICSA Labs Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) testing for Q3 2022, the solution’s 11th consecutive certification. ICSA Labs is an independent third party that tested SonicWall’s solutions using never-before-seen malware samples, many just hours old.

To learn more about SonicWall security efficacy and perfect threat detection scores from Capture ATP, please visit
SonicWall.com/ICSA.


Synology Creates Petabyte-Scale Data Warehouse For Leading AI Institute

Faced with complex and diverse challenges, Taiwan AI Labs —Asia’s first non-profit artificial intelligence research organization  — opted for Synology’s comprehensive line of storage systems to build the core of its AI training infrastructure.

Working with both the private and public sectors, the research hub has spearheaded cutting-edge research leveraging the power of AI, including the development of automated diagnostics for COVID-19 and the design and implementation of Taiwan’s social distancing app.

With requirements spanning from massive parallel processing during the training phase to high data and service availability when powering the newly developed applications, the Taiwan AI Labs IT team was looking for a versatile solution to efficiently manage the ever-growing data pool generated by its diverse portfolio of projects.

“Synology’s unmatched performance, scalability, and reliability are exactly what we needed to build our petabyte-scale data warehouse,” Taiwan AI Labs explained.

Keeping scalability and reliability requirements in mind, the IT team chose Synology enterprise storage systems to build a powerful object storage cluster, complementing it with all-flash systems for added performance when tackling latency-sensitive workloads.

Running off from the storage provided by Synology systems, the team leverages Kubernetes to streamline the provisioning and management of individual services. To remove single points of failure in critical production environments, Synology High Availability (SHA) clusters were employed.

To operate with maximum transparency in an industry where data security is paramount, the organization designed a backup architecture using highly scalable Synology SA series units and Snapshot Replication to create point-in-time copies of shared folders and LUNs, which can be restored quickly in the event of accidental or malicious deletion.

The organization now plans to leverage Hyper Backup and C2 Storage as one of the solutions needed to complete its 3-2-1 backup architecture, adding resiliency to the deployment and further reducing IT management overhead.

“From project conceptualization to final delivery and support, Synology solutions provide a solid foundation for us to focus on research and development without being limited by infrastructure,” Taiwan AI Labs explained.

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For more information, please visit:
https://www.synology.com/en-my/company/case_study/TW_Taiwan_AI_Labs


Samsung #TeamUnstoppable 2022 Social Contest Winners Announced

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd recently rounded-off the second run of the #TeamUnstoppable, a regional brand campaign that challenges the Gen Zs and millennials of Southeast Asia to overcome barriers, uplift others and create positive change.

Building upon the success of the campaign last year, the #TeamUnstoppable 2022 movement continued to encourage young digital natives to creatively express their very own ‘unstoppable’ stories. Reaching out to the wider regional youth community who are passionate about gaming, food, fashion as well as issues in sustainability and education, the campaign this year is centered on TikTok.

Samsung Malaysia saw young go-getters opened up and shared the personal barriers they have defied, with the help of technology from Samsung, to emerge as a better version of themselves. Today, we unveil the winners and their inspiring stories:

Wan Mohd Nilhakim bin Wan Mohd Nasir
@nilhakim.nasir

Losing one of his twins at birth, Nilhakim cherishes time with his family and kids everyday. He thanks technology, which enables him to capture precious moment from the past. So he can always be reminded of, and share those memories with his kids.

Mohd Hafizan Bin Hashim
@fizzcall

7 years ago, Hafizan lost everything, from his business to his house. But he has learned to never give up. Technology became a main enabler that carried him through hard times and propelled him to his current success.

Mohamed Nazri Bin Mohamed Tahir
@Nazri224

Despite the difficult start, Nazri continues to defy barriers as he works towards a consistent and healthy lifestyle. Documenting every single step of his journey through technology has become one of his greatest motivations.

The first-place winner,
nilhakim.nasir
was awarded a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 worth RM4,099, while the runners-up,
fizzcall
 and
nazri224
 walked away with Galaxy Watch5 and Buds2 Pro worth RM1,199 and RM899 respectively. In addition, the contest was extended exclusively to Samsung Members where
wongiw
 took home the prize of a Samsung Galaxy Watch5.

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“We at Samsung sees relevance of #TeamUnstoppable campaign as a platform for youths to express their ambitions and aspirations to create greater good and uplift others in the community. Inspired by the winning entries, and the success of others has inspired us to continue empowering future generations to achieve their full potential”, said Edward Han, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics
.

The #TeamUnstoppable 2022 campaign kicked-off with the premiere of a regional film, featuring the stories of six young individuals, including Jabir Meftah from Samsung Malaysia, and a three-part story on changing for the better. You can watch them here:

Episode One:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysLYqj_-XAc

Episode Two:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W1ZZSXYEiQ

Episode Three:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTy8kWsBpXI

To uncover more Unstoppable stories, please visit
www.samsung.com/my/teamunstoppable
.


The Galaxy A13 5G is Your New Study Companion

These days, smartphones have become inseparable from our daily lives…even more so for those living the student-life. And with our most affordable 5G phone; the Galaxy A13 5G, you can now step up to the top of your class while powered by an outstanding battery life, a crystal-clear display and feature-rich multitasking tools, all in a sleek and smooth design that fits right in the palm of your hand!

Long Classes, Longer Battery

The Galaxy A13 5G is equipped with a long lasting 5000mAh battery with 15W of fast charging capabilities, allowing you to use your phone for extended periods of time. Thanks to the adaptive power saving feature, your phone will automatically analyse your usage patterns and adjust the power usage accordingly, constantly optimising your battery performance.

Now you can work through intensive classes and study sessions without charging so frequently and breaking your focus!

Smart, Efficient and Powerful

But what use is battery life if the phone’s features aren’t as efficient enough? The Galaxy A13 5G is fully equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G Octa-core, clocked up to 2.2 GHz, and 12GB of RAM (inclusive 6GB of RAM Plus), enough to support high-intensity workload without lag.

The phone comes with 128 GB of internal storage and up to 1 TB via microSD… great for ALL the notes, documents, files, and applications you need for your studies.

Learning in HD

Nowadays, capturing and saving notes with your phone camera has become the norm in the classroom. What better way to do that than with the Galaxy A13 5G’s awesome 50 MP main camera? With the JN1 sensor equipped, the cameras on the Galaxy A13 5G is capable of capturing high-resolution photos of your notes, diagrams and even the whiteboard from all the way at the back of the lecture hall.

These high-res photos can be viewed from the 6.5” Infinity-V HD+ Display, filled edge-to-edge with a 90Hz refresh rate, making your notes crystal clear and eliminating any stuttering from video tutorials!

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Sharing is Caring

We can’t forget about the new Quick Share feature when talking about productivity, as it is the fastest way of sharing files between Galaxy users. The super-simple and easy to use function is optimised to (quickly) share and receive documents and files between other Galaxy users of your choosing through the customisable privacy settings. The function even works offline so there’s no need for constant internet connection when sharing your files.

Productivity has never been this good at such an affordable package. Especially during this Overtrade Promotion, get up to RM150 rebate when you trade in your old device!

Check out the awesome Galaxy A13 5G and make it your pocket-sized study companion today! For more information on the Galaxy A13 5G, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a13-5g-light-blue-128gb-sm-a136blbhxme/


The Party Don’t Stop With Wiko Buds 10

Now Available Nationwide!

WIKO Malaysia is proud to announce that they have launched their latest and trendy addition,
WIKO Buds 10
, that would bring music sessions on-the-go to a whole new level. WIKO fans can enjoy 30 hours long battery life, lightweight earbuds that fit comfortably and superior sound quality for those desired enchanting music listening sessions.  The WIKO Buds 10 will be available nationwide from today onwards at all
WIKO authorised reseller stores
 at an affordable price of only
RM129
.

“As the nation has gone back to operation as usual, more and more people are having to travel daily for either work, leisure, or studying purposes which is why we wish to provide everyone the chance to have a convenient, comfortable and immersive listening experience when out and about.

At a price accessible to all, we hope Malaysians get to take their music experience to the next level. We are looking forward to developing and offering our Malaysian fans more French chic and innovative products in the near future,” said
 Carlson Leong, Deputy Country Director of WIKO Malaysia
.
The WIKO Buds 10 is designed to be snug and well-fitted without the fear of it dropping off. Moreso, the Buds 10 is made
lightweight
 with each side weighing only
 4.2g
so users would barely feel them when worn, making it easy to wear for long hours.

Enjoy long hours of listening time with the Buds 10, as it features
30 hours long battery life
 with the charging case. The buds alone can last up to
 6 hours playback on single charge
 for users to have non-stop music parties in their ears.
Indulge in
superior sound quality
 as the Buds 10 adopts
12mm super dynamic drivers
 with copper-coated aluminium armature that would induce a magical and desirable audio quality when listening to music. On top of that, the Buds 10 features
dual-mic noise cancellation
 which isolates ambient noise from your voice calls as well as ensures users can enjoy their music uninterrupted by external sounds.
The WIKO Buds 10 includes an
 auto-connect
feature which automatically pairs the Buds to the paired device once the case is opened, for a convenient and instantaneous connection. The
Bluetooth 5.2 connection
 embedded in the Buds 10 guarantees a stable operation, enabling users to enjoy their audio content without disturbance. Gamers will be able to experience immersive gaming with the Buds 10 as it supports latency of as low as 113ms.

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Users need not be wary of sudden raindrops or sweating when faced with scorching sun as the WIKO Buds 10 includes
IPX4 Water Resistance
 so the content being played at any time can be enjoyed uninterrupted.

The WIKO Buds 10 enables direct control through the buds itself as it includes a
sensitive smart sensor
 that responds instantly.

Here is information on the price and availability of The WIKO Buds 10:

First Sale Date
18th November 2022
Offline Sales Platform
WIKO Authorised Resellers
RRP
RM129

Users can also stay up to date with the latest promotions and product specifications on WIKO Malaysia’s official
Facebook page
 and their
official website
.


PICO presents #TheBestXmasGift – ‘Tis the season to play new games with PICO 4

Christmas comes early for VR enthusiasts as leading VR company PICO is offering special deals for purchase of its all-in-one VR headset, the PICO 4!

From
3rd to 25th December 2022
, the PICO 4 retails at RM1,599 for the 128GB variant and RM1,899 for the 256GB variant and comes equipped with four additional free games worth RM476.93 – making it
#TheBestXmasGift
 for some fun family game time!

The four free games bundled as
PICO’s Christmas Pack
 include
LesMills Body Combat
 (worth RM139.49),
Superhot VR
 (worth RM104.96);
In Death: Unchained
 (worth RM139.49) and MultiBrush (worth RM92.99). The Christmas Pack comes on top of PICO’s 4-game Starter Pack, which include
All-in-One Sports VR
,
Down The Rabbit Hole
,
OhShape
, and
After The Fall
.

PICO is making its Christmas deal sweeter by throwing in three
EXTRA free gifts
 consisting of a PICO 4 Casing (worth RM99.00), Lens Protector (worth RM19.90) and a Sweat Proof Silicone Cover (worth RM49.90). All-in-all, buyers who purchase the PICO 4 during the promo period stand to gain over RM600 in savings!

Further to this, PICO is also running
24-hour flash deals
 specially for
12.12
 (12th December) and on
Christmas Day
 itself (25th December) where the PICO Neo 3 Link will be offered at a special price of RM999, a significant discount from its usual retail price of RM1,599. Purchase of the PICO Neo 3 Link also comes with the free games from both the Starter Pack and the Christmas Pack.

Mark your calendars and be sure to get
#TheBestXmasGift
 this holiday season! Both PICO 4 and PICO Neo 3 Link can be purchased at the PICO store on Lazada, Shopee and TikTok Shop, while stocks last. *Terms and conditions apply.

For more information on the PICO 4, please visit https://www.picoxr.com/my

Lazada:
https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/picoxr/

Shopee:
https://shopee.com.my/picoxr

TikTok Shop:
https://shop.tiktok.com/view/product/1729545387286629240?region=MY&locale=en

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Top Signs Showing You Need to Hire an SEO Agency For Real Estate

As the real estate industry continues to grow, so does the competition. If you want your real estate firm to compete with the big boys, you need to invest in the best real estate SEO company.

Here are the signs that indicate you need to hire a real estate SEO expert:

1. Your Website Is Not Ranking On The First Page Of Google

This is the most obvious sign that you need to invest in SEO for Real Estate. If your website is not
ranking on the first page of Google
, you are losing out on a lot of potential clients. A real estate SEO expert can help improve your website’s ranking in search results.

2. Your Website Is Not Mobile-Friendly

Another important ranking factor is whether your website is mobile-friendly. With more and more people using their mobile phones to search the internet, it is crucial that your website is optimized for mobile devices.

3. Your Website Is Not Optimized For Local Search

If you want to attract local clients, your website needs to be optimized for local search. This means including your city and state in your keywords and metadata.

4. Your Competitors Are Outranking You

If your competitors are outranking you on Google, it is time to invest in SEO. Otherwise, you will continue to lose market share to them.

5. You Are Not Generating Enough Leads From Your Website.

If your website is not generating enough leads, it is time to invest in SEO. With the help of an SEO agency, you can increase the number of leads you generate from your website.

6. You Are Not Getting Enough Traffic To Your Website

If you are not getting enough traffic to your website, it is time to invest in SEO. An SEO agency can help you increase the amount of traffic you get to your website.

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7. Your Website Is Not Conversion-Friendly

If your website is not conversion-friendly, it is time to invest in SEO. An SEO agency can help you Optimize your website for conversions.

8. Your Website Traffic Is Declining

If you have noticed a decline in traffic to your website, it could be due to a drop in your ranking in search results. A SEO agency like
WebSpero Solutions
 can help identify the reasons for the decline in traffic and help improve your website’s ranking.

9. You Are Not Getting Enough Signups for Your Email List

If you are not getting enough people signing up for your email list, it could be due to a low ranking in search results. A SEO agency can help improve your website’s ranking and help you increase signups for your email list.

10. You Are Not Getting Enough Shares On Social Media

If you are not getting enough social media shares, it could be due to a low ranking in search results. A SEO agency can help improve your website’s ranking and help you increase social media shares.

If you are seeing any of these signs, it is time to invest in SEO for your law firm. With the help of an SEO agency, you can improve your website and start generating more
leads
 and clients.


Tower of Fantasy Rolls Out a Major 2.1 Update and Provides Exciting New Content

New Environments, Bosses, Powers and Characters, Including New Simulacrum Lin, all Coming to the Hit Free-to-Play Open-World MMORPG

Publisher Level Infinite and developer Hotta Studio have provided some of the first details on major updates and exciting new content for the 2.1 update Confounding Labyrinth of
Tower of Fantasy,
the hit free-to-play, open-world MMORPG.

This 2.1 update Confounding Labyrinth, released on November 22, introduced a brand-new map Confounding Abyss filled with menacing bosses, exciting challenges and the new

simulacrum, the powerful Lin. As players enter the Confounding Abyss located just beneath Mirroria, they will explore the ruins of the Third City, which is filled with diverse terrain and endless obstacles.

As players venture deeper, they will encounter dangerous lifeforms lurking within the area. These new and powerful enemies have mutated under the effects of the Confounding Abyss and will pose entirely new challenges. As always in
Tower of Fantasy
if players survive, exclusive exploration rewards await.

Also included in the update is the newest simulacrum character, Lin. She is the only daughter of the founder of Mirroria and raised to be his successor. The people of Mirroria have already accepted Lin as a leader, even though she has not been officially appointed.

As a result of vigorous combat training from a very young age, Lin displays an aura of strength and prefers fighting on the frontlines with spectacular results. The key element that makes Lin so powerful is her alteration ability. In
Tower of Fantasy
each simulacrum is equipped with one element, for example, Ruby as flame and Saki Fuwa as frost.

The division of these elements determines the player strategy. Lin’s unique alteration ability breaks this limitation, which allows her to utilize all elements and can be used by players as a construction weapon for any element genre. A
trailer
 introducing Lin Simulacrum was released yesterday, introducing her to the world.

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The recently released
tra
iler
 for Confounding Labyrinth gave a quick glimpse of the underground world of Confounding Abyss. Now more details of various terrain types and magnificent scenery including ruins from an unknown civilization have been revealed. The update also introduced new bosses, thrilling challenges and a 48-player battle royale mode Break From Destiny.

Some of the unique terrain features and new areas that players will encounter as they journey through the Confounding Labyrinth include:

Prism Pillar
: Ruins left within the Abyss by an unknown civilization are riddled with dangerous obstacles hiding behind its endless passageways. Only the flickering light can faintly reveal the traces of the past and the mysteries that lie within.

Deepsoul Industrial Zone
: This Industrial Area around the Scientific Research Center is covered in karst caves, and its humid and warm environment is a paradise for the growth of strange fungi.

As players explore deeper and deeper into the Confounding Abyss, they will encounter all new dangerous lifeforms lurking within the area. These powerful enemies will pose entirely new challenges as some creatures have mutated under the effects of the Confounding Abyss. One terrifying example is a portion of Crystal Hoof: Culton’s body has fused with a mysterious crystal, resulting in its strong, rock-like body.

Tower of Fantasy
has been nominated for
Best Mobile Game
 at The Game Awards and the Google Play
User’s Choice Game
. Vote for them at
The Game Awards
.

It’s available now for free at the
official site
 and on the
App Store
,
Google Play
 and
 Steam
.


Travelwalla Launch Malaysia’s First Subscription-Based Online Travel Partner

Travelwalla
, as the name suggests, is Malaysia’s very first online travel partner (OTP), defining a tailored travel solution of complete autonomy and empowerment for both industry partners and consumers.

Conceptualised in 2021, in the midst of the pandemic, Travelwalla, the brainchild of Mohammed Amin Mohammed Sidek, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Travelwalla, was developed to disrupt the matured yet rigid travel sector through innovative solutions.

This homegrown online travel booking platform is the pioneer of a new travel trend where empowerment is given back to travel industry partners, instead of an over-reliance on third party commission-driven sites, all while offering a scalable travel experience for the end consumer.

To gain traction within the industry, Travelwalla has launched its “Become A Partner” page which has generated significant interest, garnering over RM20 million in contract value from properties that have been listed for free, within two weeks of its launch.

“Travelwalla was conceptualised to drive industry change, both for players within the travel ecosystem and consumers. We imagined a solution that is intuitive and scalable, while offering more options for users,” said Amin.

Having integrated with large channel managers such as RateGain, a leading travel technology platform as well as its DHISCO Switch platform that enables Travelwalla to establish direct push connectivity to large and enterprise hotel chains globally,

Travelwalla is set to possess an inventory of over 60,000 properties at the disposal of users who book their travels via the Travelwalla website. Both technologies allow listed hoteliers to expand their reach and visibility online while easily managing rates, availability and reservations via AI-powered solutions.

Travelwalla has also integrated with Texas-based Sabre Corporation, which is among the world’s largest Global Distribution System providers for airlines, as well as formed a strategic partnership with Mayflower Holidays to ensure the best rates and routes for its airline inventory. Plans are underway for additional integrations with several other global Channel Managers including STAAH, Siteminder, TravelClick, Rate Tiger & D-Edge – ensuring that the largest inventory of hotel rooms are available to users on Travelwalla.

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Amin added, “We are proud to have the support of leading industry technology providers that help us not only increase our inventory but also offer solutions that support all platforms, which provides a seamless and frictionless solution for partners and consumers.”

Travelwalla employs a performance subscription model for hotel partners. In Malaysia the capped subscription rate will be based on MOTAC star-rating and total number of available rooms, whereas international properties will see capped subscription rates based on Average Daily Room Rates (ADR) and total number of available rooms.

For each successful booking, Travelwalla retains 12% of the sale price, until the sum retained reaches the agreed-upon annual subscription rate. This “first-of-its-kind” model will see hotels saving up to 90% on commission paid out to international OTAs.

Driven by both leading technology and the scalability of Travelwalla’s solution, the economic impact this app will be creating for the tourism industry is unmatched. Travelwalla opens doors for hoteliers and business owners to reap the benefits of a booming travel period without being drowned by high commission rates charged by large corporations. Travelwalla is a clear example of how travel innovations of today are reshaping the industry for tomorrow.

In conjunction with the groundbreaking launch, Travelwalla is inviting Malaysians with a passion for the travel industry and a dream to reimagine travel to join its team. More information on a career with Travelwalla is available at
ambitions@travelwalla.com


Treat Yourself this 11.11 to OPPO’s Range of Highly Coveted Devices with Deals Up to 62% Off

For the consumers who are waiting on the best time to splurge, get ready for OPPO’s 11.11 Sale

at
OPPO LazMall Flagship Store
 and
OPPO’s Official Shopee Store
! Be prepared to receive amazing deals from a wide range of OPPO products from smartphones and tablets to true wireless earbuds with plenty of discounts, giveaways and flash deals.

Let’s check out what to expect from OPPO this 11.11:

1. Ultimate savings of up to 62% off on Lazada and Shopee

You wouldn’t want to miss out on the 1-day exclusive sale that’s happening on 11.11 with discounts of up to 62% off. You’ll want to keep an eye on these deals:

Platform: Lazada

Model
RRP (RM)
11.11 Deal
Discount
OPPO Find X3 Pro
RM4,299
RM2,259
RM2,040
OPPO Reno7 Z
RM1,699
RM1,099
RM600
OPPO A16k
RM499
RM409
RM90
OPPO Pad Air 4GB + 64GB
RM1,099
RM899
RM200 and receive a Pad Air casing as a complimentary gift

Platform: Shopee

Model
RRP (RM)
11.11 Deal
Discount
OPPO Reno6
RM2,399
RM1,084
RM1,315
OPPO A76
RM899
RM697
RM202
OPPO A16
RM599
RM499
RM100
OPPO Enco Buds
RM159
RM85
RM74
OPPO Pad Air 4GB + 64GB
RM1,099
RM899
RM200 and receive a Pad Air casing as a complimentary gift

2. Get ready to win a mystery gift during the 11.11 Giveaway

To add fun and excitement to the 11.11 sale, customers will stand a chance to win a mystery gift upon their purchase of any OPPO products. Here are the simple steps to unlock the mystery gift:

Step 1: Customers purchase any OPPO products on 11
th
 Nov 2022 on Lazada or Shopee platforms.

Step 2: If your Identity Card (IC) includes 4 digits of 1 (e.g.: xx11xx-1x-1×22), send over a photo of said IC to the customer service team to participate in the OPPO 11.11 giveaway.

Step 3: Winners will be announced during the live sessions on Shopee on 17
th
 Nov 2022, 11am – 12pm and Lazada on 18
th
 Nov 2022, 11am – 12pm

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3. Receive rewards worth up to RM1,800 exclusively on Shopee

OPPO is inviting consumers to play a Missing Puzzle game at
OPPO’s Official Shopee Store
 that will be happening from 5
th
 to 11
th
 November 2022 to get an additional discount upon purchase of any OPPO wearables and wireless earbuds. Through the puzzle game, all you need to do is search for all the missing puzzles hidden on the Shopee platform and send them to the customer service team to redeem an exclusive hidden voucher. It’s that simple and easy!

The gadget shopping spree does not stop here as there will also be more rewards to be given out to consumers:

Stand a chance to win OPPO A16 4GB + 64GB worth RM499 by purchasing RM1 Lucky Draw Pack and joining Shopee Live lucky draw on 10
th
 Nov 2022, 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Share
Shopee 11.11 posting
 to IG Story to stand a chance to win an OPPO Band worth RM159

OPPO Malaysia offers the OPPO Enco Buds (RRP: RM159) or OPPO Band (RRP: RM159) for only RM11 by joining Shopee live on 10
th
 Nov 2022, 8:00pm to 9:30pm

4. Lazada store check-in to win a voucher

You always earn more and save more with OPPO’s 11.11 Sale! With Lazada Daily Rewards, consumers can now enjoy extra vouchers worth up to RM15 simply by checking in daily, for 5 days in total starting from 5
th
 to 10
th
 November 2022.

So, hurry up and get that shopping mood riled up! Start adding your wish lists to the Shopee and Lazada cart and set your alarms now. For more information on OPPO’s upcoming 11.11 promotions, please visit
OPPO LazMall Flagship Store
 and
OPPO’s Official Shopee Store
.


Triple the Fun with the Galaxy A13 5G’s 3 Cameras

In our current lightning-paced era of social media, snapping a quick photo on the go has basically become a reflex to us. We rely so much on our smartphone cameras to keep up with our daily lives, whether we’re on the go or trying to get that perfect OOTD shot to post on Instagram.

Now, you can shoot with absolute confidence with the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G — an affordable smartphone that packs a powerhouse trio of cameras that will ensure your precious moments are preserved forever.

For day-to-day use, the Galaxy A13 5G’s powerful high-resolution 50 MP main camera guarantees that even the most mundane of photos come out looking sleek, smooth, and detailed. The camera is also equipped with the small but mighty 0.44 μm pixel JN1 sensor, which allows users to take detailed shots quickly and accurately — regardless of lighting conditions.

Out for a dinner with friends at a low-lit restaurant? The Galaxy A13 5G has double the autofocus pixels for faster auto-focusing even in lower light. Never worry about not having enough light for your evening get-togethers ever again!

If you want to take your photography one step further, the Galaxy A13 5G is also designed with two more impressive cameras in its repertoire: the 2 MP macro and 2 MP depth lens. Together with the main camera, these lenses allow you to shoot photos with stunning depth of field and blur effects, perfect for capturing the fine details of any subject.

You can even choose to take photos in the phone’s built-in Portrait mode, which comes with natural adjustable blur effects to make you or your subjects stand out. In Portrait mode, these blur and lighting effects are also easily adjustable, so you can frame your perfect shot effortlessly.

With so many useful and thoughtfully designed features, the trio cameras of the Galaxy A13 5G are truly a force to be reckoned with in the world of smartphone photography, especially when bundled in such an affordable package. It also comes with three colours such as light blue, orange, and black! Furthermore with the ongoing Overtrade Promotion, you can exchange your old device for up to RM150!

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Get your hands on this awesome phone today, and start snapping to your heart’s delight!
For more information on the Galaxy A13 5G, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a13-5g-light-blue-128gb-sm-a136blbhxme/


A Fusion of Two Rich Histories – Toshiba TV Big Announcement

From one generation to the next, the love for quality football has transcended, and in retrospect instituted a rich, historic culture that unifies millions of people across diverse boundaries. This year, Toshiba TV emerged as the Official Television of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Complementing the riveting, true-to-life visuals of Toshiba TVs is distinctively heart-shaking sound quality. This composes a truly mesmerising and realistic football viewing for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, but that’s not the end of the list. User-friendly technologies such as the Smartphone Remote TV and Voice Control Features are powered by cutting-edge operating systems which underscore Toshiba TVs.

By collaborating with the most prominent association in the football culture for a matchless superlative viewer experience, Toshiba TV demonstrates its continued commitment to fine craftsmanship; a core essence of business and sportsmanship. This resonance with the spirit of football finds vivid expression in the reception of valuable recognition from world-class events like the FIFA World Cup
TM
, by Toshiba TV’s fleet of the high-quality model – the Ultra HD 4K Smart TV M550L, and many other smart TVs.

Toshiba TV’s unveiled flagships of televisions have recorded tremendous success in world markets this year. In addition, to celebrate the brilliant football feast, Toshiba TV shows its advertisement at the stadium as shown below during the match of the Japan National Team, which means Toshiba TV (REGZA) is the great choice for watching exciting football matches. As the year ties up, Toshiba TV is set to live up to its status as the Official Television of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ through an unforgettable first-rate football viewing empire.

About FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be played from the 20th of November to the 18th of December in Qatar. It will be the 22nd edition of the competition, and the first played in the Arab world. The draw for the World Cup group phase took place in Doha, Qatar, on the 1st of April of 2022 to set the stage for the tournament.

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The final three qualification places were filled in June, with Wales, Australia, and Costa Rica completing the 32-team line-up. In conjunction with the spectacular World Cup season, Toshiba TV is having their biggest year-end promotion for all Malaysia fans known as Brilliant TV Feast.

To find out more, visit Toshiba TV Malaysia at
https://www.my.toshiba-visual.com/
 for more products and promotion details.  Also, stay tuned to their official
Facebook
,
Instagram
,
Tiktok
 pages and Youtube
channel
 for the latest product information and more upcoming promotions details.


U Mobile Strengthens Home Fibre Broadband Through Latest Partnership With Time

Partnership increases telco’s fibre broadband services to over 650% more households

Latest collaboration is in line with the telco’s effort to strengthen its high-speed fibre broadband reach and range

U Mobile has signed a collaboration agreement with TIME dotCom (Time) as part of its long-term Home Broadband strategy. With this latest partnership, the telco will increase its Malaysian household reach by more than 7 folds, especially those in high-rise residential areas in major cities. This will enable even more Malaysians to enjoy U Mobile’s high-speed
Ultra Unlimited Home Fibre Broadband
 plans featuring connectivity speeds of up to 1Gbps.

“U Mobile has won Frost & Sullivan’s Mobile Services Company of the Year for many years in a row and it is testament to the appeal of our unbeatable mobile plans. We certainly hope to have the same kind of appeal with our high-speed fibre broadband plans. Our latest partnership with Time is an affirmation to our commitment as we will be expanding the reach of our high-speed fibre broadband services exponentially via their footprint. U Mobile is also working hard to innovate to bring even more home broadband plans and benefits for our customers to enjoy a truly converged experience,” said Wong Heang Tuck, Chief Executive Officer of U Mobile.

“Access to gig-speed connectivity on Time’s network has been open to Internet service providers for a while now. We’re happy to be facilitating the delivery of fast, consistent Internet to U Mobile’s customers. We’ll continue to improve on our infrastructure as we expand our coverage across Malaysia,” said Lee Guan Hong, Executive Director of Time.

U Mobile’s partnership with Time comes after its partnership with Allo Technology, a subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional, which took place last year.

For more information about U Mobile’s
Ultra Unlimited Home Fibre Broadband
 and on how to register, visit
www.u.com.my/fbb

For more information on U Mobile’s products and services, please visit
www.u.com.my
 or contact U Mobile’s customer service at 018-388 1318.

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Ubisoft and Riot Games announce the Zero Harm in Comms Research Project

This first cross-industry research initiative to fight disruptive behavior is conducted by Ubisoft and Riot Games

Today, Ubisoft and Riot Games announced the “Zero Harm in Comms” research project, a technological partnership to enhance the reach of their artificial intelligence-based solutions in order to prevent harmful player interactions. This research initiative aims to create a cross-industry shared database and labeling ecosystem that gathers in-game data, which will better train AI-based preemptive moderation tools to detect and mitigate disruptive behavior.

Both active members of the Fair Play Alliance, Ubisoft and Riot Games firmly believe that the creation of safe and meaningful online experiences in games can only come through collective action and knowledge sharing. As such, this initiative is a continuation of both companies’ bigger journey of creating gaming structures that foster more rewarding social experiences and avoid harmful interactions.

“Disruptive player behaviors is an issue that we take very seriously but also one that is very difficult to solve. At Ubisoft, we have been working on concrete measures to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences, but we believe that, by coming together as an industry, we will be able to tackle this issue more effectively.” said Yves Jacquier, Executive Director, Ubisoft La Forge. “Through this technological partnership with Riot Games, we are exploring how to better prevent in-game toxicity as designers of these environments with a direct link to our communities.”

Through the “Zero Harm in Comms” research project, Ubisoft and Riot Games are exploring how to lay the technological foundations for future industry collaboration and creating the framework that guarantees the ethics and the privacy of this initiative. Thanks to Riot Games’ highly competitive games and to Ubisoft’s very diversified portfolio, the resulting database should cover every type of player and in-game behavior in order to better train Riot Games’ and Ubisoft’s AI systems.

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“Disruptive behavior isn’t a problem that is unique to games – every company that has an online social platform is working to address this challenging space. That is why we’re committed to working with industry partners like Ubisoft who believe in creating safe communities and fostering positive experiences in online spaces,” said Wesley Kerr, Head of Technology Research at Riot Games. “This project is just an example of the wider commitment and work that we’re doing across Riot to develop systems that create healthy, safe, and inclusive interactions with our games.”

Still at an early stage, the “Zero Harm in Comms” research project is the first step of an ambitious cross-industry project that aims to benefit the entire player community in the future. As part of the first research exploration, Ubisoft and Riot are committed to sharing the learnings of the initial phase of the experiment with the whole industry next year, no matter the outcome.

To learn more about the “Zero Harm in Comms” research project go to
Ubisoft News
 and
Riot Games’ blog
.


UiTM Teams Secure Top Spots In University e-League Grand Finals

A RM 20,000 prize pool and 3 more weeks of esports action – how will university teams fare?

Following the recent launch of its third season, the University e-League (UEL) kicked off its collegiate esports competition with its first out of four game titles – FIFA 22. This round of competition saw 50 students representing their universities competing in a Qualifiers and Playoff round to earn the top spot in the Grand Finals set to be held next month. In the coming weeks, UEL is set to bring more excitement and entertainment with over 200 university teams going head-to-head in games such as VALORANT, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and PUBG Mobile.

UEL’s FIFA 22 Playoffs last weekend saw the participation of teams including Multimedia University (MMU), the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM), Swinburne University and Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) amongst many others. Following three days of intense e-football competition, the Playoffs drew to a close with two players from UiTM securing the top spot in the Grand Final stage set to be held on 11th December 2022.

Zarif Ilman bin Norjafree from
‘Void Gaming Lab’
, one of the FIFA 22 finalists representing UiTM Pahang said: “Competing in UEL and coming this far in the competition has been a tremendous experience for me. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to showcase my abilities amongst some of the best esports talent in the country. While I’m extremely proud to have made it to the Grand Finals, I’m more excited to share the stage with my fellow collegemates. No matter what, I’m sure we will make UiTM proud and we hope to have the support of our fellow students”

This week, the UEL progresses to the Qualifiers and Playoff rounds for VALORANT, with similar legs for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and PUBG Mobile happening over the following two weeks. Over 200 university esports teams have registered to participate in tournaments and tons of esports action is expected to ensue between the teams. Students, esports enthusiasts and fans are welcome to tune in to support their universities in the competition. The broadcast of UEL Playoffs will be live-streamed every Saturday and Sunday consecutively from now until 20th November 2022, while the Grand Finals will take place on the 10th and 11th December 2022 via the UEL Facebook page,

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For further updates and information on University e-League, visit UEL’s Facebook or Instagram or its website at
http://www.universityeleague.com/
.

About University e-League (UEL)

University e-League is a national university esports league and open to all university students across Malaysia. With the aim of providing a competitive platform for developing student esports athletes, the vision for UEL is also to harness a sense of pride in Malaysian students representing their universities while amplifying the values of healthy competition between higher learning institutions. The University e-League is developed and co-organized by Prime Sports International (PSI) and Esports Business Network (EBN).

UEL Website:
http://www.universityeleague.com/

UEL Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/UeLMY

UEL Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/uel.my/


Unleash Double Fun With The Newest vivo Y22s

vivo Malaysia recently unveiled its newest member – vivo Y22s into the vivo Y family, offering affordable yet durable performance to Malaysians. Compared to its predecessors, the Y22s is the first in the series equipped with powerful specifications for its price range.

Looking for a phone that define reasonable and fine, you should definitely check out vivo Y22s. Let’s go through the features below.

8GB+8GB Extended Ram & Snapdragon 680

Equipped with a huge 128GB storage and Snapdragon 680 processor, the vivo Y22s is suitable for consumers who are always multitasking with multiple apps running simultaneously, offering stable performance with ample storage for daily uses.

5000mAh with 18W charging

vivo Y22s is capable of getting consumers through the day with its huge 5,000mAh, offering long-lasting battery life for any daily tasks. Together with an 18W fast-charging technology, the vivo Y22s is always be ready to go for any tasks anytime.

50MP Rear Camera

In the camera category, vivo Y22s enable consumers to capture the best high-res images regardless of distance with a 50MP rear camera configuration.

Two stylish and trendy colours

vivo Y22s is available in two stylish yet trendy colours – Summer Cyan and Starlit Blue, which matches well with any style and look.

At only RM999, the latest Y22 series is available for purchase at any all vivo concept stores, authorised dealers, vivo Malaysia’s official e-store and vivo Malaysia’s official flagship store on
Shopee
 and
Lazada
.

For more information, please follow vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook page
.

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Visa Launches Google Wallet for Visa Cardholders in Malaysia

Visa cardholders can now make fast and secure purchases on Android and WearOS devices

Visa is excited to announce the launch of Google Wallet for Visa cardholders on both Android and WearOS devices today. Visa cardholders from Hong Leong Bank (credit) and Public Bank (credit and debit cards) can now make fast and secure purchases in stores, online, and in apps, and store their Visa cards within Google Wallet. Cardholders of HSBC (credit) and HSBC Amanah (credit) will also be able to add their cards to Google Wallet in the coming months.

According to the Visa 2021 Consumer Payment Attitudes report, usage of mobile contactless payment solutions has increased for more than half (60%) of Malaysian consumers, citing safety (58%) and convenience (53%) as the top drivers for usage in comparison to carrying cash, because of the pandemic. In 2021, Visa found that 70% of all transactions were contactless, highlighting the rising interest and awareness among Malaysians.

Ng Kong Boon (KB), Country Manager for Visa Malaysia said, “The impact COVID-19 had on the mobile payment landscape saw shifts in preference for digital payments, with more Malaysians opting for safer and more convenient payment solutions and having an overall positive attitude towards new payment trends.”

“Mobile devices are a key part of consumers’ day-to-day lives, and the launch of Google Wallet in Malaysia will enable more Visa cardholders to make mobile payments in a country where contactless payments are extremely well-received. In Malaysia today, more than seven in 10 Visa transactions are contactless payments and we’re also rolling out new contactless acceptance in the country. The introduction of Google Wallet will enable more Visa cardholders to make seamless and secure payments both online and face-to-face, propelling the country into becoming a cashless society,” added KB.

“According to the
e-Conomy SEA 2022 report
, digital payments are gaining popularity and are expected to hit almost $200B in gross transaction value in Malaysia by 2025. With millions of Malaysians now using their phones everyday to make payment, Google is excited to bring Google Wallet to Malaysia,” said Marc Woo, Managing Director, Google Malaysia. “With Google Wallet, Malaysians can tap to pay in stores or checkout seamlessly online. They can also easily access their boarding passes when they jet off for their year end holidays. Google Wallet helps keep everything protected in one place, no matter where you go.”

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Designed to create safe and secure payment experiences, Google Wallet works in tandem to make the consumer payment process safer, with multiple layers of security that is private by design and puts consumers in control of their data.

Google Wallet uses tokens, a temporary alias for actual account numbers that keeps cardholder account information safe and is created when a card is added to Google Pay or the respective banking app. Consumer data is kept private as the tokenised account number is shared with merchants, instead of the actual account number.

Visa cardholders will also be able to conduct transactions on WearOS devices and all Android devices running Android 5.2 or later and download the Google Wallet app in the Play Store. For more information on Visa, please visit
www.visa.com.my


Enjoy vivo Exclusive 11.11 Mega Offer Only at Lazada

11.11 is around the corner and one of the best ways to enjoy this grand 11.11 festival is to hop onto vivo’s official store at Lazada. There are many special deals awaiting you, let’s take a look at all the great deals below.

Special Deals
 :

1. Free Shipping with no minimum Spend

2. Lazada Bonus RM10 OFF with minimum Spend of RM100

3. LazCoins 1% discount

4. RM50 OFF Voucher  12 – 2AM ( selected Product)

5. Membership Gifts for redeem

6. Collabration with elianware

7. Add on deals from RM 26.9

Besides, there are also Lazada exclusive deals available for these phone models such as: Y33s, Y33T & X70 and the highest discount is up to RM1090 after lazada bonus. In addition when purchase within a certain amount, one are entitled for voucher up to RM80 off.

This time vivo are also collaborating with Elianware hence when one purchase X80 and V25 series, you get to bring back Elianware bottle or Tupperware home for free.

Purchase vivo X80 Pro and get Free Gift worth : Joyoung Mini Cooker + Elianware waterbottle

Purchase vivo X80 and get Free Gift worth : Joyoung Mini Cooker + Elianware waterbottle

Purchase vivo V23 5G and get Free Gift worth  : Travel Set  + Elianware waterbottle

Purchase vivo V23e 5G Free : Backpack  + Elianware Tupperware

However do remember all these great deals only last on 11 November, so mark the date on your calendar to make sure you don’t miss out!For more information about the Lazada 11.11 Biggest One Day Sales, follow vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook Page
 for more first-hand updates.

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Making a Difference in Children’s Lives with ‘vivo Give it a Shot Challenge’

vivo Malaysia, as the only Official Sponsor in the smartphone industry for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
TM,
 is organising the ‘vivo Give It a Shot Challenge’, encouraging Malaysians to share their football passion to help the underprivilege children in the country.

In alignment with FIFA’s vision that is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive for the benefit of the entire world, vivo Malaysia wants to make a difference and lend a hand to support Malaysian youths. According to a report by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, absolute poverty among Malaysians increased from 5.6% in 2019 to 8.4% in 2020, while poor households increased from 405,400 to 639,800 in the same period.

As the world enters the World Cup season with passion, excitement and enthusiasm, vivo Malaysia hopes every youth will have a chance to fulfil their needs and chase their dream, even through their favourite game – football.

Happening from 21 November to 18 December 2022, the ‘vivo Give It A Shot Challenge’ opens an opportunity for Malaysians to show off their football skills and share the joy of FIFA with the world while giving back to the needy. The challenge involves participants to upload a video of themselves kicking a ball in their creative way, and for every video uploaded, RM1 will be donated at an appointed NGO partner.

To participate, here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Record a video of you kicking a ball.

Step 2: Upload the video to any social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) with hashtag #vivogiveitashotchallenge and #vivoMYxFIFA. Ensure the account is set open to public.

Step 3: Tag 2 of your friends in the caption to join the good cause.

For more information, please follow vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook Page
.

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vivo Overseas Users Can Now Enjoy Funtouch OS 13 Based on Android 13

This new operating system brings new personalisation options, security upgrades, and more easy-to-use features for a smoother, uninterrupted experience

vivo has officially launched the new Funtouch OS 13 for users in overseas markets. Based on the newly released Android 13, this upgraded operating system combines vivo’s design-driven value with new and improved personalisation options, upgraded privacy and security features, and new control features for a smoother, uninterrupted experience. vivo not only strives to provide users with an effortless experience but also seeks to empower them to express their creativity and uniqueness through their devices.

Add a touch of personalisation to your screen

The Funtouch OS 13 allows users more visual control of their home screen. With the monochrome icon feature, users can now change the colour of their home screen icons to match their wallpaper, system and app interfaces. This allows users to truly unlock their creativity and self-expression.

On top of that, the new system allows users to customise colours on their system’s UI and built-in apps, including their notification panels, volume control, calculator, and clock. It can utilise the colour from the users’ preferred wallpaper and theme to determine the appropriate colour tint, applying it to the app interface to transform the device with a more personal look and feel.

Further protection and security

The new app pinning feature helps in keeping sensitive data secure, providing users with greater peace of mind regarding their security and privacy. When another person uses the device, the two-level pinning function keeps the chosen app in view and prevents access to other apps on the device. This feature enables greater flexibility, allowing users to set parameters and control the allowed actions within the pinned app when other people are using the device.

This update also allows users to hide photos and videos, as well as selectively choose various applications’ access to specific photos, thereby preventing unwanted viewing on their devices and further enhancing privacy protection.

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Enhanced controls and easy-to-use features to provide greater convenience

To create a more streamlined experience for vivo users, the Funtouch OS 13 also features improved application management, the iManager, which can specifically help monitor app usage time. If the CPU usage is too high, users can shut that application down with just one tap. iManager can also prevent overheating by reducing the number of active applications and adjusting CPU frequency based on the phone’s cooling feature.

In addition to weather updates, the dashboard also features an AQI card for health-conscious users who wish to instantly check the latest information concerning air quality with a detailed PM2.5 index available.

With vivo’s well-known premium mobile photography experience, new photo and video upgrades are to be expected. The professional viewfinder makes photography easier with a new stabilisation ring that helps mitigate the effects of shaky hands.

The new OS has also refined the video editing process, enabling users to mute the sound of the video while editing the footage and even make precise volume adjustments on each segment of the video, thus facilitating the creation of professional-grade videos.

In terms of accessibility controls, enhancements have been made with colour correcting and inversion, as well as the option to remove animations for users with specific needs, such as visual impairments.

The Funtouch OS 13 is available starting with the X80 Pro. vivo will gradually bring Funtouch OS 13 to more users around the world with the most innovative experiences yet seen.

Stay tuned to vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook
 Page for more info on Funtouch OS 13.


Ride to Vote For a Better Malaysia With Beam Election Week Promos

With the 15
th
 General Elections around the corner, Beam is helping Malaysians perform their civic duty by offering discounts on their e-scooter rides across the Klang Valley. The promotion is happening from 14
th
 to 20
th
 November 2022, and Malaysians can easily hop on and off a Beam e-scooter to enjoy a 15% discount on all rides, and an extra RM1.50 off on top of that when ending trips at polling station parking spots.

As the #BeamToVote promotion lasts through to Sunday, 20
th
 November, Malaysians will also be able to complete their first and last-mile journeys to and from public transit hubs around the Klang Valley, on their journeys to and from their constituencies.

“Voting is an important part of our democratic process, and it empowers the voices of us ordinary Malaysians. With higher turnouts expected in the 15
th
 General Elections, Beam is doing our  part in helping Klang Valley residents not only perform their civic duties on polling day, but also to help Malaysians working in the Klang Valley start and complete their journeys to public transport nodes on their journeys back home,” said Justin Tiew, General Manager of Beam Mobility Malaysia.

Look for the closest Beam e-scooter near you by downloading the app via the
Apple Store
 or
Google Play Store
.

The global shared micromobility service operator remains committed to the cause of transforming the way Malaysians move around our cities. Beam’s shared e-scooters aim to fill in the gaps of first and last-mile connectivity with ease. Its compact size and accessibility helps Malaysians cover short-medium distances quickly and efficiently, without having to deal with traffic congestion, tolls or parking.

Furthermore, Malaysians will be able to travel several kilometers within mere minutes on Beam e-scooters – effectively shrinking neighbourhoods and cities, and giving them access to public transit points, popular hotspots, and commercial areas. We’re doing our part to be kinder to the planet by providing an accessible electric vehicle form for Malaysians.

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In a study conducted by Beam Mobility Malaysia, more than half of those surveyed had indicated that they would be willing to depend on public transportation if greater access to Beam e-scooters were provided for in key areas of the city.

In addition, nearly two-thirds of surveyed Malaysians feel positive about the availability of e-scooters in their cities, with almost a quarter suggesting that they will consider selling their private vehicles if better access to Beams shared e-scooters were provided for.

For more information, stay tuned to Beam Malaysia’s official
Facebook
,
Instagram
, and
TikTok
channels.


Worry-Less Life for a Doctor-Mom-Health Advocate with Samsung Health

“Live more, worry less.”

That’s Dr. Sandra Raman’s mantra; a General Practitioner turned TikTok star with nearly 700,000 followers. She’s a mother of two children who balances her career, family, and passions for educating people about women’s health and mental health.

 “I started my TikTok journey as a new method to educate the younger generation about health. Stress in my position can be really high as I have to juggle my profession, business, family, passion, hobbies, and social media presence, all alone. I don’t have team or a personal assistant. So, I got myself a Galaxy Watch5 Pro to help me balance my personal and professional lives, and to keep an eye on my overall wellbeing,” said Dr. Sandra.

While acknowledging that wearing so many hats can be mentally exhausting, she believes nothing is more valuable than maintaining good health. “I’ll always emphasize these five major points to wellness to myself and everyone. They are mental health, physical health, food, sleep & environment. All of these has to be good for the heart and overall body to be healthy,” said Dr. Sandra.

Read on to find out how the Galaxy Watch5 Pro and Samsung Health has greatly improvised Dr. Sandra’s her day-to-day life and helped her in managing her stress patterns.

Our heart holds the secret to our heart health, physical health and emotional health. According to Dr. Sandra, it is important to regularly monitor our heart rate and body composition as both data informs us the accurate insights to our overall heart health, and possibly discover early signs of health concerns.

The Galaxy Watch5 Pro packs itself with advanced Samsung BioActive Sensors, making continuous monitoring on health more accessible than ever before. Thus, Dr. Sandra encourages every Galaxy Watch5 Series users and fans to start prioritizing daily self-checkups.

According to Dr. Sandra, her overpacked schedules could potentially send her into a tailspin anytime, which is why she highlights the importance of practicing self-awareness and self-care regularly. To avoid unhealthy burnouts, Dr. Sandra have set her Galaxy Watch5 Pro to continuously monitor her stress levels.

Whenever increasing stress level is detected, Samsung Health will prompt an easy yet effective breathing exercises for her to calm down. “Deep breathing following Samsung Health’s manner can offer profound effects on our bodies and instantly starts to free up the mind to perform at its best”, Dr. Sandra added.

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To recharge her inner peace, Dr. Sandra will tune into mindfulness practices at the end of her overwhelming days. The Mindfulness features in Samsung Health is powered by Calm, the No.1 sleep and meditation app, offering various guided meditation programs, sleep stories and a wide selection of relaxing music that can help anyone be more relaxed and present.

Different people have different ways to self-care. As for Dr. Sandra, she finds spending time with her family actually grounds her. To maintain steady excitement in every family time, Dr. Sandra would occasionally get creative and adds new healthy experiences to her family activities – whether it’s family fitness like challenging a workout routine together, or embark on adrenaline rush adventures like hiking and running.

Thanks to Samsung Health’s library of over 120 fitness programs, Dr. Sandra can never run out of fitness routines options to have fun with her family.

The idea of owning an outdoor smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro, motivates Dr. Sandra to explore outdoor activities whenever the weekend rolls around. As someone who’s new to outdoor sports, the built-in GPS navigation features – such as Route Workout, Turn-by-Turn Directions, and Track Back – in Galaxy Watch5 Pro definitely made her journey easier.

“Every time I bring my family out for a hike, we won’t have to worry about taking the wrong paths because my Galaxy Watch5 Pro will be our reliable guide, directing us to the right spots,” said Dr. Sandra.

“Taking a break from urban settings and spending time in the wilderness helps to alleviate life satisfaction, happiness and mindfulness. It’s important to find the one activity that soothes your soul. Mine is breathing the air in the nature,” she added.

Given the experiences that Dr Sandra had with Samsung Health and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, she recommended, “Figure out what is the core problem of your stress. Then match with the activities that can help you monitor or reduce your stress level. Be it exercise or chatting with friends or meditating.”

Get informed, get better together, learn more:

Samsung Health:
https://www.samsung.com/my/apps/samsung-health/

Galaxy Watch5 Pro:
https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-pro-black-titanium-bluetooth-sm-r920nzkaxme/buy/

Galaxy Watch5:
https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-r900nzsaxme/buy/

Visit Dr. Sandra’s social media for more health-related educational content:

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@drsandramd?_t=8XaVfInbKYD&_r=1

Instagram:
https://instagram.com/drsandra_raman?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


Zerobank Design Factory to Offer Full-Cloud Banking System

Zerobank Design Factory Co.,Ltd. (ZDF), a subsidiary of Fukuoka Financial Group, has announced that it will begin offering a full-cloud banking system. The system is based on the core system that ZDF and Accenture developed for Minna Bank. ZDF will provide this system to domestic and overseas financial institutions, as well as to non-financial businesses seeking to introduce new banking services. By promoting digital transformation in the global financial industry, ZDF aims to realize its mission to ‘Deliver valuable connections to everyone’.

System Overview

The system will enable businesses to quickly build banking systems from scratch on the cloud, allowing them to rapidly expand financial services optimized for each customer. All services can be completed on a smartphone through an intuitive user interface that makes opening accounts, making deposits, transferring money, and applying for loans effortless.

In addition, the system includes an analytics engine that allows the operator to visualize account processes such as deposits and withdrawals, interest accrual, and fees to better personalize offerings for each customer. These innovative digital services and new customer experiences will increase corporate value.

Technical Features

The system architecture ensures scalability, fault tolerance, and flexibility by using a public cloud. The applications built on top can be flexibly developed due to a design that includes loosely coupled microservices and API architecture. For smooth deployment, there are also related assets for efficient development and operation, including pipelines and asset management.

In addition, the BaaS platform, an API integration system compliant with the FAPI international security standard, enables easy integration with API providers and partner businesses that are interested in creating new services. This system development initiative won the grand prize at the Japan Financial Innovation Award 2020.

Kenichi Nagayoshi, President and CEO, ZDF and Minna Bank, commented:

“Minna Bank, which opened in May 2021 as Japan’s first digital bank, has been extremely popular among the target digital native generation, with 1 million app downloads and 400,000 accounts opened in the first year. During this period, we continued to work with Accenture to expand our knowledge of the systems, functions, and designs required by digital banks and to update our technology accordingly. We are convinced that this full-cloud system is the solution to many of the challenges faced by companies seeking to enter the banking business. By sharing our successful experience with customers in a wide range of industries, we hope to contribute to the development of digital banking in Japan and abroad.”

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About Zerobank Design Factory（ZDF）

ZDF is the system development company who build Minna Bank’s core system, and the first developer in Japan to build the core banking system on a public cloud ZDF is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fukuoka Financial Group. More info:
https://www.zdf.jp/en/


16 Malaysian Universities Fight For Esports Glory in UEL Grand Finals

Esports teams from Sunway University, Taylors University, UiTM, INTI and many more go head-to-head for RM 20,000 prize pool

The Grand Finals of University e-League (UEL) Season 3 is just around the corner this weekend, showcasing the highest level of collegiate esports. On the 10th & 11th of December 2022, Esports teams from 16 universities from across the country will take centre stage to compete across four game titles – FIFA 22, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, VALORANT and PUBG Mobile. Scheduled to be broadcasted on the UEL
YouTube
 channel, viewers will be treated to live sports action as their beloved university teams compete for the title and a prize pool of RM 20,000.
Following its nationwide Qualifiers and Playoff stages held over 4 weeks in October & November, the UEL saw over 60 universities participate in the preliminary rounds of competition before the top 16 earned their spot if the Grand Finals. Among some of the finalists are Sunway University, Taylors University, INTI University, and University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) which have been making headlines as the frontrunners, while universities such as Jesselton University College, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have been dubbed as the dark horses in the competition.

One of the most anticipated fixtures of the event features Taylor’s University going head-to-head against Sumaki 2.0 from UiTM in the Grand Finals of the Mobile Legends series. Leading up to the Grand Finals, Taylor’s University had gone undefeated, cruising their way through the Upper Bracket, whereas UiTM faced tough competition, yet came out victorious against the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) in the Lower Brackets.

Muhammad Syafiq Irfan Bin Syarein (Helios) from
‘Taylor’s Elite’
, representing Taylor’s University said: “UEL certainly showcases the level of esports talent coming out of universities from across the country. While we are extremely proud to have made it to the Grand Finals, we are now laser-focused and determined to win. With months of training and preparation for this event, we hope that students and esports enthusiasts will tune in to catch us at the finals this weekend.”

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This weekend, the UEL Grand Finals features 2 days of action-packed esports performances and entertainment. Students, esports enthusiasts and fans are welcome to tune in to support their universities in the competition and will be treated to enticing giveaways and colourful commentary. The UEL Grand Finals will be live-streamed this Saturday and Sunday, on the 10th and 11th of December 2022 via the UEL
YouTube
 channel.

For more updates and information on University e-League, visit UEL’s
Instagram
or its website at
http://www.universityeleague.com/
.


2022 BWF World Champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik Selected as Chief Experience Officers of the HONOR X9a 5G

The duo will test their smashing prowess against the Ultra-tough OLED Curved Display

Fresh from their recent gold medal victory for the men’s doubles at the 2022 BWF World Championships in Tokyo, Malaysia duo Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik are both selected to as HONOR Malaysia’s Chief Experience Officers, to test the screen toughness of the HONOR X9a 5G.

Known for its Ultra-tough OLED Curved Display, the uniquely designed curved screen of the HONOR X9a 5G uses a deep 0.65mm Super Reinforced glass, resulting a stronger and more drop-resistant than the 0.55mm glass commonly used in the market, dispelling any potential concerns regarding the curved screen’s durability.

In a video recently released via HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page, the duo of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik can be seen challenging the HONOR X9a 5G, attempting to test the curved screen’s durability through a series of smashes.

Split into two challenges, the first was an attempt to break a wooden board by smashing through a shuttlecock. No sweat for the duo as they make easy work of cracking the wood. Next up, the HONOR X9a 5G was placed ahead of the similarly sized wooden board, acting as a shield. Now with precision and accuracy, the two gents picked up their racquets for round two, putting the screen resistance of the HONOR X9a 5G to the ultimate durability test. The results brought amazement.

Taking various attempts of jumping smashes – a signature technique in badminton that generates power and effectiveness – both Aaron and Soh were unable to break past the screen of the HONOR X9a 5G. Rather, the wooden board holding the phone was the one receiving its impact. After several attempts, the HONOR X9a 5G’s screen seems unscathed despite on the receiving end of multiple blows, with the wooden board being broken instead.

Verdict: HONOR X9a 5G Ultra-tough OLED Curved Display – Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik certified

Both Aaron and Soh gave their judgement that the HONOR X9a 5G was a tough one to break, as both applauded the durability of the curved screen to withstand such tests. Curved screens in smartphone designs are known for its high manufacturing costs, resulting in the usage for only flagship series smartphone.

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HONOR has now made this possible for the HONOR X series, accessible to more customers in experiencing the beauty of a curved screen smartphone. So there you have it, the HONOR X9a 5G standing stall once again through a series of quality tests.

The full video can be seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/videos/684172803382555

HONOR X9a 5G launch – save the date!

Mark your calendar at 7pm on 4 January 2023 to witness the HONOR X9a 5G’s ultra-tough OLED curved display in all its glory, coming to you live exclusively on HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page. For all that’s new on HONOR X9a 5G, stick with us on HONOR official’s website or HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page. See you there!


2022 is WhatsApp’s Biggest Year Yet — Here Are The New Feature Added

Will Cathcart, the Head of WhatsApp, just announced 2022 as the biggest year of innovation at WhatsApp yet
. Here’s what he just shared on Twitter [you can attribute this on record]:

“2022 was our biggest year yet. Our team was so excited to build Communities, Reactions, Polls, Avatars, 32-person video calling, and so much more. Thank you everyone who gave us feedback on how to make WhatsApp even better. There’s a lot more coming in 2023!”

This year, WhatsApp added over 20 new features — including Communities, improvements to groups, better calling and voice notes. It also added more layers of privacy, on top of

industry-leading default end-to-end encryption, encrypted backups, and disappearing messages — making the most popular private messaging app even more private.

Recap of all the new features added in 2022:

Added layers of privacy
In addition to default end-to-end encryption that keeps all your conversations private, this year, WhatsApp introduced new layers of protection.

Hide your online status
: You can now control who sees your last seen and whether you’re online from your privacy settings
.
Here’s how
.

Leave groups silently
: Instead of notifying the full group when you leave, now only admins are notified.

Accidental delete
: Shared something to the wrong group, and in trying to delete quickly, hit “delete for me” by mistake? Now you can undo it.

Introducing Communities

Communities
 made it easy for schools, local clubs and workplaces to manage their busy conversations by bringing multiple groups under one umbrella. It also gave admins powerful tools, including an announcement group, and the ability to make sub-groups on any topic.

New group features

Alongside Communities, WhatsApp introduced new group messaging features, including the ability to create
in-chat polls
, the option to add up to
1,024 members
, up from 256. It also introduced
admin delete
, giving admins the ability to delete problematic messages.

Better voice and video calling
More and more people use WhatsApp to connect securely with voice and video calls. This year, WhatsApp launched several improvements.

32-person calls:
Just like with voice calls, you can now do video calls on your mobile with up to 32 people, four times the earlier number.

Message or mute call participants:
 Long pressing on a participant will enlarge the video or audio feed and allow you to either mute or message them separately.

Call links:
Whether making a last-minute call or planning ahead, you can easily invite people to a group call by sharing a
call link
.

In-call banner notifications:
You now know when someone new joins a group call.

Better voice messages

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Over 7 billion voice messages are sent on WhatsApp every day, all protected by end-to-end encryption. In March, WhatsApp introduced several improvements to this experience.

Out of chat playback
, so you can multitask or read and respond to other messages.

Pause/resume recording
: When recording a voice message, swipe up to lock the recording button. Then you hit pause and resume as many times as needed.

Draft preview:
Listen to your voice messages before sending. Bin it if you don’t like it.

Remember playback:
 If you pause a voice message, you can pick up where you left off.

Fast playback:
Play voice messages at 1.5x or 2x speed.

Expressing yourself better
We share moments of joy, pride, even sadness on WhatsApp. This year, WhatsApp added features that let you express yourself even better.

Emoji reactions:
React to a message with any emoji. Not only are they fun, they reduce the overload of messages like “yes”, “OK”, “done” in groups.

Avatars:
You can now create your
personalized avatar
 and use it as your profile photo (it can make your profile even more private) or as one of 36 custom stickers.

Status updates:
When some adds a status, you now see a ring around their profile. You can also react to someone’s status with an emoji reaction.

Better utility
Over 2 billion people love WhatsApp because it’s simple, besides being private and reliable. This year, WhatsApp added features to make things even easier.

Message yourself:
Send messages to yourself, so your reminders, to-dos even moments of inspiration are in one place.

2GB file sharing
: You can now share files, photos and videos up to 2GB, a significant jump from the earlier 100MB limit.

Migrate chats from Android to iOS and vice versa:
You can transfer your account information, settings, profile photo, and chat history when moving between operating systems.