Maxis 5G Alliance Gains Momentum With Joint Initiatives On Tech Breakthroughs

Maxis 5G Alliance expands to 23 members with various initiatives rolled out to create and commercialise 5G use cases
GSMA APAC virtual event, Autonomous Mobile Robots showcase, and fast-tracking industrial use cases at 5G and AI Innovation Hub among the Alliance’s many initiatives to unlock IR4.0 value
Alliance a part of Maxis’ commitment to accelerate technology breakthroughs and digital transformation in strengthening Malaysia’s competitiveness in the region

In its commitment to accelerate technology breakthroughs and digital transformation, Maxis is working closely with its 5G Alliance partners on initiatives to create and commercialise 5G use cases and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions across industries in Malaysia and Asia-Pacific.

Since its
launch in June 2022
, Maxis 5G Alliance has gained momentum, adding seven new partners namely Gamuda Land, Garuda Robotics, ITXOTIC, LinkUp Smart Solutions, NOKIA, NVIDIA and ZTE, bringing the total to 23 members.

“At Maxis, we remain committed to bringing 5G to the nation, and are excited to leverage the benefits that 5G will bring to businesses in strengthening Malaysia’s competitiveness in the region. Our 5G Alliance community is expected to continue growing as it is intended to be an open collaboration across all organisations to fast track the adoption and deployment of innovation. Members will benefit from this ecosystem where their collaboration and initiatives can foster innovation and truly unlock the value of IR4.0 across economic sectors,” said Gokhan Ogut, Chief Executive Officer, Maxis.

As one of the initiatives, the GSMA APAC virtual event –
5G Ecosystem: Unlocking opportunities through strategic partnership
 – will be held on 20 September. Maxis is a key partner for the event and will gather tech and industry leaders to drive innovation, partnerships, policies, and the ecosystem at large.

With APAC being a huge market with great opportunities, the event aims to be a catalyst for regional support to educate industries and strengthen the ecosystem through collaboration and advocacy. Interested participants can register for the event at
https://bit.ly/5g-partnership
.

Meanwhile, Maxis together with Alliance partner OMRON, are showcasing Autonomous Mobile Robots powered by Maxis’ next generation network, enabling a plant to run 24/7 with zero downtime, reduce operational costs and improve safety and productivity for manufacturers. Maxis invites enterprises to explore these capabilities and more at
Maxis Business Innovation Centre
 (MBIC) at Menara Maxis, Kuala Lumpur.

In another initiative, Maxis, Huawei and MIMOS are fast-tracking industrial use cases enabled by 5G, IoT, Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the 5G and AI Innovation Hub at the MIMOS campus. The hub serves as a co-creation testbed for research and development and an incubator for innovative solutions, which will enable businesses to access infrastructure and facilities powered by advanced technologies. Enterprises are encouraged to go to
www.5g-ai-hub.my
 and schedule a visit to the hub.

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What some Maxis 5G Alliance members say:

GSMA
 – “We are very pleased to be a Maxis 5G Alliance partner,” said Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific GSMA. “5G is a key enabler of digital transformation, unlocking opportunities across businesses and transforming the lives of billions of people. We’re excited to be working alongside Maxis to deliver the virtual event ‘
5G Ecosystem – Unlocking opportunities through strategic partnership
’ which represents a fantastic opportunity to bring together the mobile ecosystem to help accelerate digital transformation in Malaysia and across Asia Pacific.”

HUAWEI
 – “Huawei is delighted to play the role of technology advisor by providing cutting-edge technology know-how through our research and development (R&D) advancements, aligning industry use cases incubation towards commercialisation, and assisting in accelerating technology adoption and innovative transformation in connectivity, IoT, Cloud and AI. We believe the partnerships cemented via this 5G Alliance programme reinforces all parties’ commitment to joint innovation, and we look forward to working together to advance Malaysia’s digital economy,” said Michael Yuan, Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Malaysia.

NEC
 – “As a member of the 5G Alliance Programme, NEC and Maxis will co-create smart solutions with applications across multiple use cases and industry verticals. Maxis’ converged solutions proposition is a great fit with NEC’s range of AI-powered solutions and we are looking forward to the collaboration,” said Chong Kai Wooi, Managing Director of NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

OMRON
 – “Automation and robotics powered by 5G are the foundation to factories of the future. We are pleased to collaborate with Maxis to showcase Autonomous Mobile Robots running on their network at MBIC, as well as
SEMICON SEA
 earlier in June. This will enable smart manufacturing and empower businesses to achieve real business outcomes,” said Kok Soong Lee, Managing Director, Industry Sales, Omron Electronics Sdn. Bhd.

For more information about Maxis 5G Alliance and to become a member, please visit
https://business.maxis.com.my/en/campaign/5g-alliance


Maxis Awards Returns With Call For Proposal Submissions

In collaboration with SEBA for this round, the Maxis Awards seeks to identify outstanding entrepreneurial initiatives which brings positive and sustainable impact to local communities
Submissions to third Maxis Awards open until 11 October
Maxis committed to bringing together the best of technologies to enable business and communities to Always Be Ahead in a changing world

Maxis has kickstarted the third instalment of its coveted Maxis Awards, and is currently accepting proposal submissions until 11 October 2022. For this round, Maxis has teamed up with SME and Entrepreneurs Business Awards (SEBA), an annual platform that recognises and identifies SMEs, conglomerates, and entrepreneurs who have positively contributed to Malaysia’s economy.

To know more about the Awards and how to submit, visit
https://www.maxis.com.my/en/maxis-awards/.
 To know more about SEBA, visit
https://seba.asia

“Since launching our Maxis Awards
last year
, we have been inspired by the innovative minds who have a strong desire to bring positive and sustainable impact to society. We are excited to once again take this journey and highly encourage enterprises out there to submit their proposals. We are also thrilled to work with SEBA for this round of the awards, and look forward to the collaboration and working towards a shared aspiration,” said Loh Keh Jiat, Chief Marketing Officer, Maxis.

Organised by Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia and curated by Xhale Asia (M) Sdn Bhd since 2016, SEBA prides itself as an impartial, independent, and objective merit for enterprises.

“SEBA and Maxis share common goals – to recognise the most outstanding entrepereneurs in the country and to support them to reach for the stars. Inspired by Maxis’ commitment to foster digital innovation and deliver excellence for the progress of the nation, we are thrilled to partner with them in this leg of the awards to seek and bring to life the best tech ideas. We are hopeful that this partnership will accelerate the growth of entrepreneurs in the new, digital Malaysia,” said Mr Nitesh Malani, Founder of SEBA and Chairman of Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia’.

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The Maxis Awards aims to empower, recognise and support outstanding Malaysian social enterprises whose initiatives and contributions drive positive impact for fellow citizens. Maxis has committed to fostering homegrown, sustainable initiatives that can push our nation to the forefront of transformation from ideation until execution, with enterprise guidance and support from Maxis’ technical experts as well as solutions such as eCommerce, IoT, cloud, voice and network connectivity. Maxis also supports through marketing and publicity efforts to help maximise the visibility of the awarded projects.

Since the launch of the award, Maxis has recognised four enterprises which submitted green-themed initiatives and safety tech solutions. Read more about these winning projects from
round 1
 and
round 2
.

As usual, submissions to the Maxis Awards will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on a stringent evaluation process. Shortlisted enterprises are expected to present their projects to the judges, and winners must fulfil criteria based on innovation, role of technology, and clearly demonstrating added value to the community in a sustainable manner either economically, socially, and/or environmentally.


NetApp Teams with VMware, AWS to Help Customers Scale Enterprise Workloads on the Cloud

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is the only native AWS cloud storage service today to be certified and supported as a supplemental datastore for VMware Cloud for AWS

NetApp®, a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, in collaboration with
VMware, Inc.
 and Amazon Web Services (AWS), today announced the general availability of Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP with VMware Cloud on AWS, the first and only native AWS cloud storage service certified and supported as a supplemental datastore for VMware Cloud on AWS.

With this new datastore solution, enterprises can quickly, easily and cost-effectively move their enterprise, data-demanding workloads to VMware Cloud on AWS. This allows organizations to scale cloud storage independent of cloud compute to optimize costs, deploy new modern applications with the speed and scalability of the cloud, and maximize the value of their existing IT investments.

Additionally, organizations can gain access to the rich data management, protection, and efficiency benefits of ONTAP utilized by nearly twenty thousand VMware customers running on-premises today.

“Our strong relationship, deep integration and joint innovation with both VMware and AWS hits another milestone, which helps make it easier for organizations to efficiently move enterprise workloads to the cloud,” said Phil Brotherton, Vice President, Solutions & Alliances at NetApp.

“VMware customers running on NetApp or non-NetApp storage onpremises can now access the enterprise-class public cloud storage services and features of ONTAP, all running on AWS, as the first certified and supported supplemental datastore to VMware Cloud on AWS”, he added.

“The majority of enterprises today run workloads on a VMware platform. Whether that is on premises or in VMware Cloud on AWS, they want to be able to leverage consistency in operations and architecture,” said Narayan Bharadwaj, Vice President, Cloud Solutions at VMware. “AWS, NetApp and VMware are giving customers the flexibility to buy and configure cloud storage independent of compute to meet the needs of a wide variety of enterprise applications. Our co-innovation will enable customers moving enterprise workloads to the cloud to cost-optimize and better scale their environments.”

“The strong collaboration between NetApp, VMware and AWS is enabling organizations to innovate with greater speed and efficiency while minimizing cost, giving them greater freedom to move workloads between on-prem and multi-cloud environments,” said Sanjay Rohatgi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, NetApp Asia Pacific & Japan. “We look forward to working with customers across the region to accelerate their move to the cloud and in turn, spur further transformation of their business.”

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New benefits from this certified and supported offering include improved:

Speed:
 Migrate data-demanding on-premises vSphere-based workloads with NetApp or non-NetApp storage to VMware Cloud on AWS with reduced complexity – leveraging consistent VMware-to-VMware migration for workloads combined with the speed, performance and simplicity of ONTAP via Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP.
Cost Control:
 Scale VMware Cloud compute independent of cloud storage to optimize cost at scale for demanding workloads combined with the rich data efficiency features of ONTAP to control cost at scale, including dedupe, compression, compaction, and thin provisioning.
Efficiency:
 Leverage existing VMware-centric resource investments including people, processes and technologies from on-premises and on the cloud for consistency of operations.

In addition, partners of NetApp, VMware and AWS can benefit from this innovation to expand their current offerings around VMware Cloud in multiple ways:

Unlock new business
 for hybrid and cloud-native workloads through breaking down cost barriers to migrating enterprise workloads through right-sizing cloud compute and cloud storage.
Expand existing cloud services
 helping customers plan, design, deploy and optimize enterprise hybrid and cloud-native solutions for data-demanding workloads.
Reduce risk
 for their clients through integrated and supported cloud solutions from NetApp and VMware to help customers migrate, extend or protect enterprise workloads to the cloud with confidence.

“As a leading multi-brand provider of full stack IT solutions, our customers rely on us to deliver solutions and services to help them manage their most data-demanding workloads,” said Troy Brick-Margelofsky, Digital Infrastructure Team Lead at CDW. “With Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as a certified and supported datastore for VMware Cloud, we can now help customers move workloads on to the cloud quickly and efficiently, saving them time, money, and resources with the added benefit of integration with the complete NetApp portfolio.”

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
 provides fully managed shared storage on AWS with the popular data access and management capabilities of ONTAP. The solution allows organizations to easily migrate applications and run them on AWS, with ONTAP’s enterprise-grade storage workflows and data management capabilities, regardless of their on-premises storage provider.

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP supplemental datastore for VMware Cloud on AWS is available today.

Additional Resources

VMware Announcement
Blog: Announcing VMware Cloud on AWS integration with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
Blog: The Power of Partnerships: Taking Multi-Cloud Mainstream
Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP


New ROG Strix and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 40 Graphics Cards Announced by ASUS

New series delivers cutting-edge performance, cooling, and reliability

KEY POINTS

The ROG Strix GeForce RTX
®
 40 series packs a host of innovations to extract the ultimate performance from NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 GPUs
The TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 40 series offers outstanding performance in a sturdy design

ASUS today announced that new ROG Strix and TUF Gaming graphics cards featuring

the long-awaited NVIDIA
®
 GeForce RTX
®
4000 series of GPUs will soon be available—starting with the top-tier GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, RTX 4080 16GB, and RTX 4080 12GB models.

Powered by the new ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, the 3rd generation of RTX, GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs are beyond fast, giving gamers and creators a quantum leap in performance, neural rendering and many more leading platform capabilities. This massive advancement in GPU technology is the gateway to the most immersive gaming experiences, incredible AI features and the fastest content creation workflows. These GPUs push state-of-the-art graphics into the future.

ROG and TUF Gaming graphics cards pair that potent processing power with a stack of innovations to deliver even higher performance, lower temperatures and enhanced reliability for work and play.

Stake a claim with the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090

If one wants to make a statement with the best gaming card money can buy, look no further than the new ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090. With unprecedented power, this card is designed for ultra-high resolutions or super-fast refresh rates that help users reign supreme on the battlefield.

To extract the ultimate performance from the Strix GeForce RTX 4090, ASUS built it with cooling as the top priority. The card’s 3.5-slot design consists of a die-cast metal frame, shroud, and backplate. The ultra-rigid structure uses frames with extremely tight tolerances to prevent the PCB from sagging or warping, while still allowing for unparalleled airflow through an enlarged pass-through vent along the back of the 357 mm long card.

But with an ultra-powerful GPU like the GeForce RTX 4090, ASUS wanted to go further than a large heatsink and vented backplate. So a team of engineers rebuilt the heatsink design from the ground up, with a new vapor chamber and 30% more surface area for heat dissipation than the previous generation ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090.

This is no ordinary vapor chamber, however. In order to provide better heat transfer, this patented vapor chamber design adds milled channels underneath the heatpipes. Instead of the pipes lying flat against the surface, they sink into the vapor chamber, allowing more heat to efficiently transfer to the four 8 mm and three 6 mm heatpipes and travel to the heatsink fins. When subjected to a 500-watt thermal load, this potent pairing allows for 5 °C cooler temperatures than a conventional vapor chamber design.

ASUS also upgraded the Axial-tech fans, with a thicker design featuring seven blades and full barrier rings that provide 23.8% more airflow and 19.3% more pressure than the previous generation fans used on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090. With these improvements, ASUS was able to keep GPU temperatures and acoustics at similar levels to the previous generation model, despite the extra power.

Speaking of power: This is an absolute monster of a gaming card, so ASUS has included a 12+4 phase system comprised of 70-amp power stages. With two power stages per phase fueling the GPU, that is a total count of 24+4. The digital controller on board offers higher precision when detecting power, as well as better power conversion and balancing for less noise and signal interference. With a quality power supply in place (like our
ROG Thor 1200P2
), users should have no problem driving this beast of a graphics card, and with native 16-pin PCIe
®
 support, they can do it without any adapters required.

All of this comes with the same high-end features ROG Strix cards are known for. An ARGB tail light works with Aura Sync to offer customized lighting across your build, while two FanConnect II headers allow control of case fans via GPU temperature readings through the new ASUS GPU Tweak III software. For those who do not want to dig in and tweak too much, the Dual BIOS switch allows one to choose between a maximum performance mode and a quieter mode. Though thanks to ASUS 0dB technology, the card will be silent at low loads no matter which mode is chosen.

Finally, like our other ROG cards, the Strix GeForce RTX 4090 was built with the ASUS Auto-Extreme manufacturing process that minimizes human intervention, so users can expect reliable long-term performance right out of the box.

Forge ahead of the game with the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090

For outstanding performance with a sturdy design, the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 has users covered. Slightly thicker than its ROG sibling at 3.65 slots, the TUF model measures a bit shorter at 348 mm for wider case compatibility, with excellent performance, cooling and power management.

The TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 uses a die-cast unibody shroud that mates directly to an aluminum backplate to strengthen the overall structure and protect the PCB from sagging, while still offering lots of airflow. An updated 3D acrylic TUF logo along the shroud provides ARGB lighting compatible with Aura Sync, while a detachable velcro loop offers extra cable management options. A massive vent at the edge of the backplate allows even more air to flow through the fins from the larger Axial-tech fans, providing 20% more airflow than last generation’s TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Ti.

Like the Strix variant, ASUS has also redesigned the TUF Gaming card’s cooling with a new vapor chamber for vastly improved heat transfer. While it does not use the same milled design as its Strix sibling, the eight heatpipes — five 8 mm and three 6 mm — offer a huge leap in cooling potential, with 35% more contact area compared to the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090. Like its Strix brethren, though, one can choose between performance and quiet modes with the onboard Dual BIOS switch or adjust the card’s performance through the new GPU Tweak III software.

To provide the necessary power, the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 uses the PCIe 5.0 standard’s new 16-pin power connector, which supplies a robust power delivery system, with capacitors rated for 20K and a spread of high-current power stages arranged in a 10+4 configuration. In addition, the Auto-Extreme manufacturing process offers robust longevity that lives up to the TUF name, so you can be confident your top-tier card will power through games for years to come.

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Take no prisoners with the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB

For a high-performance card that merges style and substance, the new ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is an excellent choice for a next-gen powerhouse of a PC. Whether one is playing gorgeous games with high-resolution graphics or frantic esports where every single frame is crucial, the overclocked ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB pushes this new GPU to the height of its potential.

In order to do that, this 3.5-slot cooler design uses the same die-cast metal frame, shroud, and backplate as the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090, providing next-level rigidity for the PCB. At 357 mm long, it offers a massive heatsink for plenty of heat dissipation, as well as a backplate with an enlarged vent for airflow to pass through.

Underneath the heatsink lies the true hero of this performant card, however. Like its higher-powered sibling, ASUS eschewed the traditional heatpipe design and outfitted the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB with a new ASUS-exclusive vapor chamber that uses milled channels to give the heatpipes more contact area. With this more efficient design, ASUS could crank up the power delivery without sacrificing temperatures.

ASUS paired this new heatsink and vapor chamber with the same updated Axial-tech fans, which use a thicker design with seven blades and full barrier rings for more airflow and pressure than previous generation models. This allowed ASUS engineers to further reduce GPU temperatures and fan noise, even with the extra power allotted to the next-gen GPU onboard.

And of course, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is loaded with features that make Strix the best of the best. It is equipped with ARGB tail-lights that connect to the rest of one’s rig through Aura Sync, as well as two FanConnect II headers that offer custom control of case fans through the GPU Tweak III software. A Dual BIOS switch offers a choice between maximum performance and quiet acoustics, while 0dB technology ensures both modes will be completely silent at low loads. Combine all that with the Auto-Extreme manufacturing process, and users have a beast of a card that will not let them down. For the best GeForce RTX 4080, ROG Strix has users’ backs in even the toughest firefights.

Play the long game with the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 16GB

Built with high performance and long-lasting durability at its core, the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 16GB brings next-gen performance in a sturdy design. Compared to the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080, this new card boasts a die-cast unibody shroud and aluminum backplate to protect the PCB underneath, with a 3.65-slot thick heatsink for next-level cooling. That is slightly thicker than the Strix variants of this card, but it is also more than 9mm shorter for wider case compatibility.

A trio of ASUS Axial-tech Fans create ample airflow for this powerhouse, with the rightmost fan blowing air through a new vent along the edge of the backplate. Significantly larger than the previous generation, this vent allows for cool operation while sporting a TUF logo that spans both the backplate and the vent frame for a unique look. Underneath, an updated 3D acrylic TUF logo shines on the edge of the shroud with ARGB lighting that can be coordinated with the rest of one’s PC using Aura Sync. A Dual BIOS switch lets one choose between performance and quiet modes, or get to manual tweaking with GPU Tweak III. If one wants a high-performance card that will truly stand the test of time, equip the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB and get those boots on the ground.

Take enemies down in style with the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 12GB

Alongside the 16 GB variant of this next-gen beast, ASUS is also releasing the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 12GB, offering powerhouse performance in a slightly smaller variant with all the style and substance users have come to expect from ROG Strix. At 3.15 slots thick and 336 mm long, this card provides plenty of surface area on its heatsink for airflow while retaining the new cyberpunk design and ultra-rigid structure of its larger siblings.

All of Strix’s must-have features are all here as well: Choose between performant and quiet modes with a Dual BIOS switch, connect case fans to two FanConnect II headers, and light up a rig with a ring of ARGB tail lights compatible with Aura Sync. Meanwhile, reliable power delivery and time-tested build quality through the Auto-Extreme manufacturing process mean this card is ready to stand with users for years to come. For a more accessible card that still screams Strix, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 12GB is not to be trifled with.

Prove your mettle with the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 12GB

Finally, ASUS also offers a TUF Gaming variant of the GeForce RTX 4080 12GB, complete with the same powerful GPU as the Strix version, with a slightly thicker heatsink and shorter card design. At 3.25 slots and featuring long-lasting Axial-Tech fans, users will not be left wanting for cooling potential, while the shorter 305 mm length offers the widest case compatibility of the bunch.

The unibody die-cast shroud shares the same structural strength as its larger brethren, while a wide vent on the backplate improves airflow compared to previous generation models. The 12 GB TUF card also offers the same Dual BIOS switch and redesigned ARGB TUF logo along the shroud for a touch of flair, alongside the military-grade capacitors and Auto-Extreme manufacturing quality all TUF cards are known for. If one wants a durable card that will prove its worth time and time again, the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 12GB stands firm in its commitment to long-lasting gaming performance.

Go on a power trip

The ROG Strix and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 are some of the most powerful gaming cards we’ve ever offered, providing unparalleled performance for high-end PCs. To make sure you get the absolute most from your next-gen rig, pair your new graphics card with one of our premium power supplies, like the
ROG Thor 1000P2
,
ROG Thor 1200P2
 or
ROG Loki SFX-L 1000W Platinum
 for small form factor builds. With their high-quality components, quiet operation, and 10-year warranty, you know your PC is in good hands.


OPPO A17 with 50-Megapixel Camera and 5000mAh Long-lasting Battery Debuts in Malaysia

OPPO is thrilled to launch the newest addition to its A-series family of smartphones, the OPPO A17 in Malaysia. Equipped with a 50MP camera and a 5000mAh long-lasting battery, OPPO A17 ensures a well-rounded day-to-day smartphone experience.

Stunning design with Premium Leather-feel and Ultra-Slim Body

The A17 inherits OPPO’s
Ultra-Slim Retro Design

with a flat-edged middle frame and smoothed edges, giving the phone its sleek, premium, and trendy appearance. Weighing approximately 189g with a thickness of around 8.29mm, the A17 is easier to hold and operate in any situation.

The OPPO A17 comes in two finishes;
Lake Blue and Midnight Black
, each offering a fresh and premium aesthetic. The back cover is made using a composite processing technique, making the phone look and feel like genuine leather. The inner texture is embossed with light leather grain and the outer layer is covered with a UV coating, making the phone comfortable to hold, but also dust-resistant and durable.

Outstanding Camera System

For those who love to capture special moments on camera, the OPPO A17 includes a
50MP main camera
 and a 5MP front camera that are capable of delivering stunning photos with precision and clarity.

Powered by advanced hardware, the A17 comes packed with impressive imaging features. These include
360° Fill Light, Portrait Retouching
, HDR
 and other features that enable users to capture clear selfies in dimly lit or backlit surroundings, and enhanced skin textures for more authentic and natural photos.

Long-lasting battery with various power-saving features

The OPPO A17 is equipped with a long-lasting
 5,000mAh large battery

that can provide 20 hours of phone calls or 20 hours of average view time on YouTube on a full charge.

For those who use their phone for long periods of time but have no way to charge it during the day, the
Super Power Saving Mode
 on the OPPO A17 will kick in to help maximise every last bit of battery when the battery level drops to 10%, solving user anxiety about battery life. What’s more, the OPPO A17 also features
Super Nighttime Standby
 that leverages AI capabilities to learn users’ sleep patterns and reduce power consumption, controlling battery use to within just 2-3% of total capacity during a single night.

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All-round performance with RAM Expansion technology and reliable quality

Featuring a

MediaTek Helio G35 Mobile Platform, the OPPO A17 provides efficient performance with a CPU speed of up to 2.3 GHz. With OPPO’s
RAM Expansion technology
, the phone’s RAM capacity can be expanded by borrowing up to 4GB of unused ROM, allowing the device to run multiple memory-heavy apps with less lag.

The OPPO A17 is built for durability. More than 130 ultra-rigorous reliability tests and 320 comprehensive quality tests are conducted on each OPPO A17 phone to verify its resistance to splashes, high temperatures, high humidity, micro-drops, scratches, and other common wear and tear.

Improved security and efficiency with ColorOS 12.1

The OPPO A17 is built for convenience and efficiency with OPPO’s ColorOS 12.1.
Three-Finger Translate
 with Google Lens can quickly translate text in a screenshot into over 100 supported languages.
FlexDrop
 allows users to keep an additional app open in a small floating window, providing more effective multi-tasking when switching between apps. ColorOS 12.1 also includes other security features such as
 Five-Grade Access Control
 and
Photo Information Protection
 to help keep sensitive information secure.

Market Availability

The OPPO A17 is available at the recommended retail price of RM599 with 4GB + 64GB and comes in Lake Blue and Midnight Black colours.

Customers can purchase it at all My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, OPPO Authorized Dealers, OPPO Authorised Online Store, Chain Store Partners and E-comm partners such as
Shopee
 and
Lazada
.

For more information about OPPO A17, please visit
www.oppo.com/my/smartphones/series-a/a17/
.


Add More Colour to Your Life With The OPPO A57 Glowing Gold Limited Edition

Glowing Gold limited edition, a new colour variant of the OPPO A57, is now launched exclusively at all OPPO Brand Stores! Launched in June 2022, the OPPO A57 is also available in Glowing Green and Glowing Black colours.

Nowadays, consumers want to be able to express their style and personality through their gadgets and colour is a big part of that personalisation. The new edition extends the colour offering of OPPO A57 with vibrant styles that embrace a modern and classic feel. Not to mention, the OPPO Glow makes the smartphone shimmer brightly while staying fingerprint and scratch-resistant.

OPPO A57 is also a smartphone that ticks off all the essential components, such as a 33W SUPERVOOC
TM
 charging with support for a high-capacity 5000mAh long-lasting battery that eliminates users’ everyday battery worries, a 6.56-inch Colour-Rich Display and Ultra-Linear Stereo Speakers to enhance their entertainment experience and more features.

The OPPO A57 Glowing Gold is available at the recommended retail price of RM799 with 4GB (+4GB) +128GB.

For more information about OPPO A57, please visit
https://www.oppo.com/my/smartphones/series-a/a57/
.

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OPPO Celebrates 18th Anniversary, Building the Future of Intelligent Living with Inspiration Ahead

To mark its 18th anniversary, OPPO will launch the OPPO Global Community and OPPO Inspiring Service Week to deepen its connection with its global userbase
OPPO will release a documentary series telling the stories of OPPO employees and the inspiration behind their work
OPPO will continue investing in sustainable development initiatives as it seeks to bring the benefits of technology to more people

Tomorrow, on September 17, global technology company OPPO will celebrate its 18-year anniversary. Since its founding in 2004, OPPO has remained committed to its user-centric approach to technology while continuing to push the boundaries of technological innovation.

From its origins as a consumer electronics company, OPPO has evolved into a full-service technology company that serves global users with integrated software, hardware, and service solutions, leading the development of smart devices and services in markets worldwide.

Whether innovating in quality on its early audio players and feature phones, delivering breakthroughs in flash charge technology and new smartphone form factors, or developing cutting-edge innovations with the MariSilicon X NPU, OPPO has always sought to discover the Inspiration Ahead as it looks to elevate the technology industry and create a better future through its ongoing innovation.

Today, OPPO is the world’s fourth-largest smartphone brand, serving customers in over 60 countries and regions in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and maintaining strategic partnerships with over 80 telecoms operators worldwide.

To celebrate its 18th anniversary, OPPO has launched a series of new online and offline services and activities to enhance its connection with users and improve their user experience:

OPPO Global Community

The OPPO Global Community (community.oppo.com) will officially launch tomorrow.  The Community has been created to provide an inclusive and open ecosystem for all OPPO users to engage, interact, and share with OPPO and with each other over the long term. The Community will also act as a hub for a number of different programs.

These include the OPPO Product Ambassadors Program, which will provide users with opportunities to experience OPPO’s latest products and innovations before anyone else; the O-Chat open forum, where users around the world can discuss OPPO products and technologies freely; and OPPO Lifesetter, which invites users to share their own life stories to help inspire others.

Through the OPPO Global Community, OPPO users and tech enthusiasts will be given more intuitive and convenient access to information and updates about OPPO and OPPO activities, as well a channel for in-depth communications with OPPO technical experts about their experiences with, and insights into, OPPO products and services.

The Community will also provide OPPO a more effective channel through which to communicate with users directly, receive practical feedback on products and services, and further understand the needs of users worldwide.

OPPO Inspiring Service Week

The OPPO Service Center operates more than 2,500 service sites around the world, each of which is committed to providing high-quality expertise and trusted services to customers so that every OPPO user can enjoy the full benefits of OPPO technologies and products. From the 10th to the 12th of each month, OPPO offers exclusive benefits as part of OPPO Service Day at over 900 Service Centers in 24 countries and regions. Offers include discounts on repair services, free disinfection services, and more.

From the 10th to 17th of September this year, OPPO Service Day will be upgraded to OPPO Inspiring Service Week in over 320 Service Centers across 21 countries and regions worldwide. During OPPO Inspiring Service Week, those visiting OPPO Service Centers will be able to enjoy discounts on smartphone repair products and accessories, as well as free labor costs, free protective films, free software upgrades and free maintenance.

The service hours of the Centers will also be extended, and selected centers will even offer specialty local drinks for customers, providing more convenient, comprehensive and thoughtful services.

In addition to the OPPO Global Community and OPPO Inspiring Service Week, OPPO has also released a series of documentaries themed “
OPPO’s Inspiring People
” telling the story of employees together with OPPO’s growth from their own perspectives.

In one documentary, Saritha Bandaru, Principle Engineer of Camera Innovation in OPPO India R&D, discusses how she identified local user needs from Indian culture and customers and led her team to develop an image algorithm that provides beautification without removing the Bindi worn by Hindu women. Li Hong, a Senior Sound Designer at OPPO, talks of being inspired by his daily life experiences to create the Sounds of Cities feature in O-Relax and help people relax through the beauty of sound.

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Cheng Sheng, Senior Product Manager for Advanced Technology at OPPO Research Institute, shares details of how she explored cutting-edge technologies while working on a robotic dog project with her team. Dan Amariei, Head of Retail for OPPO AED Romania, discusses leading his team through the difficulties of the covid pandemic and successfully bringing OPPO to Romania.

Despite their different backgrounds and origins, all OPPO employees share the same passion for discovering unmet user needs and searching for new ways to deliver innovation. Through their shared belief in
OPPO’s brand proposition “Inspiration Ahead”
, they have shown the strength of character to face all challenges with a
calm and optimistic mindset
. By constantly optimizing every detail of OPPO products and services, they have brought the benefits of technology to more global users.

In addition to providing great products and services over the past eighteen years, OPPO has also played an active role in undertaking its
corporate social responsibility
. Guided by the mission of “Technology for mankind, Kindness for the world”, OPPO is making long-term investment in
four key areas
, including environment protection, youth empowerment, digital inclusion, and health and wellbeing:

Environmental Protection:
 OPPO has been committed to integrate the concept of sustainability into the entire lifecycle of its products. Apart from reducing the plastics used in the packaging, OPPO also strives to improve the lifespan and durability of its products. Among these initiatives, OPPO’s self-developed Battery Health Engine (BHE) helps smartphone batteries maintain more than 80% of their original capacity after as many as 1,600 charge-discharge cycles, which is twice the industry average.
Youth Empowerment:
 OPPO Renovators Emerging Artists Program has been launched for the four consecutive years to encourage young creators to unleash their creativity and imagine the future of technology through art.
Digital Inclusion:
OPPO believes in the virtue of technology and is committed to improve the product design for accessibility and the elders, to cater to the diverse needs of different groups. OPPO was one of the first to identify those with Color Vision Deficiency, and introduce the Color Vision Enhancement feature, which offers up to 766 display profiles to help them enjoy a more precise color display.
Health and Wellbeing:
Launched by OPPO Health Lab, OPPO Health Research Kit includes a full suite of tools to help healthcare professionals collect and analyze data, making health research easier. OPPO also cares about the mental health of our users and introduces the O Relax application, which includes a series of relaxation sounds and games to help users relax in a fun way.

Earlier this year, OPPO also launched the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs to bring their innovations to life. With the theme of ‘Virtuous Innovation’, the program sought proposals related to the two subjects of Accessible Technology and Digital Health.

This year, OPPO has received 536 proposals from 39 countries and regions, and the top 10 winning proposals were awarded grants of around USD $46,000 each, as well as further opportunities for investment, technological support, research, commercial partnerships, and global promotion from OPPO and its partners.

Looking to the future with “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO will continue to evolve its brand and business to deliver more value for both consumers and society. On the business side, OPPO will focus on the four key future directions of smart learning, smart productivity, smart entertainment, and smart healthcare, as it continues to develop user-centric innovations and create more intelligent living for its users worldwide.

At the same time, OPPO will continue to invest in its sustainable development, empowering global users with greater confidence and optimism while working to build a better future for all.


OPPO ColorOS 13 Now with Smart Productivity and Enhanced Privacy & Safety

Over the past years, with each successive generation of ColorOS, OPPO has aimed to bring users a more convenient and human-centric operating system that allows them to enjoy a highly efficient and easy-to-use experience on their smart devices.

On the newly launched ColorOS 13, OPPO has included a series of upgraded features designed to help users to live and work more easily and more intelligently with a variety of OPPO devices as they unlock the power of the era of intelligent connectivity.

Improving working efficiency across multiple devices

It’s now more common than not to have to work with multiple devices like a computer and a smartphone at the same time. Despite some advantages, having to constantly switch between the two devices can be frustrating and time consuming. OPPO first introduced Multi-Screen Connect on ColorOS 12 to help solve many of these frustrations, and now on ColorOS 13, OPPO has taken a step further to enhance this feature with some new capabilities.

The upgraded Multi-Screen Connect now includes support for OPPO Pad Air, which was launched in May earlier this year. The 2K display tablet includes powerful productivity and immersive entertainment features and can now sync-up and interact with OPPO smartphones using Multi-Screen Connect.

Just one tap of the Multi-Screen Connect toggle in the Control Center can connect a smartphone to the OPPO Pad Air, supporting operations like screen casting, reverse control, file transfer, and copy and paste of text between devices. With the exclusive UI features on ColorOS 13 for large screens, users can now maximize the way they interact with their OPPO tablet.

Connection between PCs and OPPO devices has also been enhanced in ColorOS 13. Multi-Screen Connect now supports the simultaneous display of two different smartphone apps plus screen mirroring on a PC screen, enabling users to work more easily with multiple apps on the large screen instead of switching between apps on the phone, helping to significantly improve multi-tasking efficiency.

The upgraded Multi-Screen Connect also makes it much easier and faster to transfer files between devices. Rapid file transfer from OPPO smartphone to OPPO tablet or smartphone to PC can be done without consuming any mobile data, and most major file types are supported, including images, music, documents, and videos. Users can also benefit from the Nearby Share feature from Android 13, which can be used to transfer files between a phone and nearby Windows devices and clipboard sharing for copying and pasting text across devices.

Now you can seamlessly switch and work across your smartphone, PC and OPPO tablet, enjoying enhanced efficiency and convenience at work or home.

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Boosting remote meeting productivity

With remote working becoming such a normal part of people’s lives, OPPO has introduced the Meeting Assistant on ColorOS 13 to help boost productivity during online meetings.

Once the phone detects that you are in an online meeting, it will trigger adaptive network optimizations to allocate more network resources to meeting apps such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet, ensuring a smoother and higher-quality internet connection during important meetings.

Meanwhile, the Meeting Assistant will also minimize distractions by simplifying notifications, including changing regular banner notifications to simplified banner notifications with only single-line-text content.

Protecting information privacy and data security

ColorOS 13 also includes enhanced privacy and safety functions to help you feel safe and secure when using your smart devices. As we share more and more of our lives online, it can be difficult managing which information should be shared or not.

That’s why OPPO has introduced the Auto Pixelate feature into ColorOS 13. The feature is based on the on-device algorithm model. With just one click, Auto Pixelate can automatically recognize and pixelate sensitive information like profile photos and names on chat screenshots in Facebook Messager and WhatsApp, making it easier to share your screenshots privately and safely.

Auto Pixelate

The new Private Safe in ColorOS 13 comes with the adoption of the widely used Advanced Encryption Standard, which keeps pictures, videos, and other files encrypted and stored under a locked, private directory. Files in Private Safe need to be decrypted before they can be shared or transferred, ensuring an extremely high level of security for your sensitive data.

Moreover, the underlying privacy capabilities of Android 13 have been integrated into ColorOS 13 to provide comprehensive, all-round safety. Data copied to the clipboard can be automatically deleted after a short period of time, preventing unwanted access to personal information by third party apps. When connecting to Wi-Fi, no location permissions will be asked for, ensuring no unnecessary disclosure of your location data. ColorOS 13 also provides more options when granting notification permissions, allowing users to minimize disruptions from a large number of unwanted notifications.

Thanks to its wealth of privacy and security features, ColorOS 13 has been recognized by authoritative third-party organizations including ISO, ePrivacy, and TrustArc. This recognition demonstrates OPPO’s ability to protect user privacy and safety to a level that exceeds industry standards.

Starting with the Find X5 Pro and Find X5, OPPO users worldwide will soon be able to enjoy the smart productivity and enhanced privacy provided by ColorOS 13.


OPPO Joins the Open 3D Foundation to Spur the Development of 3D Graphics on Mobile Devices

OPPO today announced that it has officially joined Open 3D Foundation (O3DF), part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation, as a Premier member. Founded in 2021, the O3DF was created to promote cooperation and pooling of resources among developers by supporting open-source projects in 3D graphics, rendering, and game development.

The O3DF’s flagship project is the Open 3D Engine (O3DE) — a cross-platform, open-source engine capable of powering AAA games and cinema-quality 3D worlds. The O3DF counts 25+ other leading technology companies, including Adobe, Amazon Web Services, Intel, and Microsoft, among its supporting members.

By joining the Foundation, OPPO will not only contribute to the development and adaptation of 3D graphics technology for mobile devices but will also boost the performance of 3D graphics on them by working with other industry leaders. As part of its commitment to the O3DF, OPPO will actively participate in the O3DF Governing Board and its Technical Advisory Committee. OPPO will also join the effort of creating a working group specialized in the adaptation and development of the O3DE on mobile devices.

“Today, 3D graphics technology has become an essential element of modern society, with application domains ranging from visual effects, gaming, and medical imaging to the next-generation content like Metaverse,” said Hansen Hong, Director of OPPO Software Technology Planning. “We are excited to join the Open 3D Foundation as a Premier member at the early stage of its development. Through our collaboration within the Foundation, we are eager to contribute to the Open 3D Engine with mobile platforms as our focus. Together with the Mobile Device Working Group, we will bring smoother and more user-friendly mobile development experiences to O3DE developers while generating more efficient yet immersive and realistic rendering applications for mobile users. “

“We’re excited to welcome OPPO to the community, and we look forward to its contributions in helping advance 3D graphics standards through the O3DE project,” said Royal O’Brien, general manager of Digital Media and Games at the Linux Foundation and executive director of O3DF. “New members like OPPO personify the value of O3DE’s modular architecture, which makes it easier for developers to build 3D solutions that combine the technologies best suited to a diverse set of use cases. Mobile gaming is a great example of how that modular approach fosters extensibility and adaptability from our core technology.”

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The O3DE is a modular, open-source, cross-platform 3D engine with a photorealistic 3D renderer and other features built to power anything from AAA games to cinema-quality 3D worlds and high-fidelity simulations. The engine is licensed by Apache 2.0 and MIT and is available worldwide. The O3DE features a completely modular construction, allowing developers to choose the functions they want according to their needs.

Due to its open-source nature and modularity, the engine is highly scalable, meaning developers can add new tools, functions, and development processes to their projects. Meanwhile, its cross-platform compatibility enables interoperability and portability of real-time 3D assets and tools across development environments, unleashing the creativity of artists and developers around the globe.

The arrival of OPPO to the O3DF community will help accelerate the development of O3DE features and capabilities specifically for mobile devices, allowing advanced computer graphics features such as ray tracing to be used in more mobile applications. At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in March this year, OPPO introduced the ColorOS Ray Tracing 3D Wallpaper, successfully bringing interactive ray tracing applications to smartphones for the first time. Users can watch in real-time by tilting the smartphone as virtual light interacts with virtual environments to create shadows, reflections, and other lifelike light effects.

Through the O3DF and other initiatives, OPPO will continue to work with developers and partners to seek more Inspiration Ahead, expanding access to technology to enable more people to enjoy a smarter life.


OPPO Enco Buds2 Review – The Next Buds

OPPO Enco Buds2

RM129.00

7.8

Audio Quality

7.5/10

App

7.0/10

Price

9.0/10

Features

7.5/10

Built Quality

8.0/10

				Pros

Good battery life

Low latency Bluetooth 5.2 support

Very affordable

Good audio quality for its class

Super light

				Cons

No Active Noise Cancellation

Not so water resistant

No wireless charging

Buy Now

Lately, OPPO has been producing a few variations of their wireless earbuds line-up. The latest that I have reviewed, the OPPO Enco Air2 Pro has become one of my favourite wireless earbuds at the moment and I carry it with me 90% of the time. But OPPO doesn’t just stop there. Their latest iteration of the wireless earbuds is actually an upgrade to the OPPO Enco Buds, the first TWS by the company.

Introducing the new
OPPO Enco Buds2
, a fully upgraded entry level TWS by OPPO. It comes with a price that won’t break your bank and I feel that anyone who wants to look for a wireless earbud, should have the OPPO Enco Buds2 in mind. Why? Because it’s simple and works really well even for gaming.

Unlike the previous version and the other Enco series, the OPPO Enco Buds2 comes in a rounded shaped battery case instead of the pebble like design. It is somewhat smaller but slightly thicker but the size is really compact and pocketable. The design of the earbuds has been upgraded as well. It now has the silicone buds to go full in-ear instead of half in-hear in the first generation.

Inside the box, you will also get the user manuals and warranty card. Apart from that, you will also receive the silicone earbud replacements in different sizes. The one attached to the earbuds as default is medium size. There is also a USB-C charging cable in the box and the OPPO Enco Buds2 does not support wireless charging.

Pairing the OPPO Enco Buds2 with your phone is easy. You can either pair directly via Bluetooth from the phone’s settings or you can install the HeyMelody app from the Apple AppStore or Google PlayStore. From the app, you can add the earbuds from the pairing screen and you’re good to go. Just fiddle with the settings a little bit so that you’ll get used to it and that’s pretty much it.

You can also select the presets in the Enco Live effects to either have it in original sound, heavy bass or vocal centric. I prefer to have it in the original mode because my own presets have been configured in the music app.

The OPPO Enco Buds2 supports Bluetooth 5.2, which means it can have a really low latency connection rate between devices. If you’re into gaming, you need a device + earbuds that supports Bluetooth 5.2 and above so that you won’t have any audio delays. I managed to play a few rounds of PUBG Mobile with the OPPO Enco Buds2 and it worked really well. I paired the OPPO Enco Buds2 to the new OPPO Reno8 Z 5G, which both launched at the same time.

Gaming sessions with the OPPO Enco Buds2 is pleasant and thanks to the Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, the latency is kept to a minimum and the audio sync is spot on. Simply toggle the game mode in the HeyMelody app. As for the gaming audio quality, I can say that I’m 80% satisfied with it. Though it lacks the deep tone, it produces nice clear highs and mids. I do wish it has a more solid bass to it.

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Now, the OPPO Enco Buds2 comes with a 10mm Large Titanized Driver to produce the sound. This driver is known to be a little tougher than the 12mm driver and such, hence it lacked the bass hit. Keep in mind, the bigger the driver is, the more flexible it becomes. And with flexibility, it will be able to produce better bass sound.

Each OPPO Enco Buds2 earbud is touch control enabled. With a double tap on the earbud stem, you can skip to the next song while triple tap is to play the previous song. It’s pretty simple once you get used to it and the responsiveness for it is good. A simple touch can toggle the controls.

When it comes to music quality, the OPPO Enco Buds2 does a commendable job at producing enough clarity and hard bass to satisfy my eardrums. It is not as good as the
OPPO Enco X2
, but it’s good enough that I pick it up quite often as my daily audio companion. Of course, I don’t expect it to beat the other Enco series but I’m sure it is one of the best in its class as an entry level wireless earbud. At this price range, it is affordable for anyone to own one.

To my surprise, I tend to use the Enco Buds2 quite often without me realising it. It is a no brainer TWS to have in my pocket. The small rounded case is somehow cute and I often have it with me 70% of the time during the review period. After listening to music on the Enco Buds2 constantly for a few days, I came to realise that the audio quality is really good for its price range. If I had a choice between another low budget TWS and the OPPO Enco Buds2, I’d take the Bud2 in a heartbeat.

Those who have read my wireless earbuds and audio review before this, you would know that I will listen to Metallica’s Enter Sandman for the sound test. The bass at the beginning can be enjoyed with a really good audio system or earbud. And with the OPPO Enco Buds2, the bass is good enough for me. It is solid but not as deep as I preferred it to be and yet it is still somewhat satisfying. So I’m giving it a good 7 out of 10 points here.

Audio clarity is good. It is very seldom that I feel satisfied with an entry level earbud. Truly, the OPPO Enco Bud2 is a much improvement from its predecessor.

Conclusion

At this price range, I wouldn’t expect it to outperform the other Enco series. Somehow, it is head to head with the previously reviewed
OPPO Enco Air2 Pro
. Probably would just lose in the bass battle.Having said that, the OPPO Enco Bud2 is a very capable true wireless earbud.

If you’re thinking of making the purchase, you can head over to OPPO’s
official online store
 and check it out. It is retailing at only
RM129
.


OPPO Holds Design in Tech Workshop at 2022 London Design Festival

OPPO presented at the 2022 London Design Festival as the support partner and hosted
Design in Tech
 Workshop interpreting the innovative and elegant design aesthetics of OPPO, and the mission to elevate life through technological artistry. Design professionals including Patrik Schumacher, Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), Professor Rama Gheerawo, Director of The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at Royal College of Art, and young creators shared their experiences, and discussed about the fusion of technology and design.

During the festival, OPPO also holds OPPO 2022 Renovators exhibition, featuring classic product designs and the winning entries from Renovators Emerging Artists Project.

OPPO pursues the synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology to create elegant products

As leading smart device brand, OPPO believes that the application of technology and product design ultimately returns to a combination of design aesthetics and core needs of users. OPPO is committed to connecting technology with people through elegant design and ultimately transforming cutting-edge technology into user-perceivable detail.

“Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World” is not only OPPO’s mission but also OPPO’s response to future trends in technology and design. At the workshop, OPPO Design spokesperson Xi Zeng shared OPPO’s persistence in innovative and elegant design and its efforts to break through boundaries. The concept of “going over every possible technical obstacle in details and striving for simplicity and elegance in design” runs through OPPO’s product design process. “Product design embodies our emotions and ideals.” said Xi Zeng.

In recent years, OPPO has continued to explore innovation in new form factors of smartphone. After several years of refinement and innovative breakthroughs, Find N brings the overall using experience of a foldable smartphone to a whole new level. Neil Monger, OPPO Product Marketing Manager, talked about the Find N’s golden ratio and waterdrop hinge design stories.

To ensure that the screen of OPPO X 2021 rollable phone automatically retracts and extends smoothly as a picture scroll, structural engineers and designers have implemented several technical innovations into the rollable display and traceless design. This not only retains the thin appearance of the rollable display to greater extent but also proposes new possibilities for the future development of intelligent devices.

OPPO is also dedicated to presenting elegant design and comfortable experience for users. OPPO ColorOS 13 was released in August this year. Its Aquamorphic Design draws inspiration from nature, integrating the inclusive and healing features of water into the visual language of the system to create a concise visual experience and user-friendly UI.

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The curves from nature also inspired OPPO’s elegant product design. OPPO Find X5 series’ volcano-like back cover design mimics the curves of nature and is made of microcrystalline ceramic material, giving the rear design an organic feel for a natural tactile experience.

Design Masters Gather at the V&A Museum to Discuss the Future of Technology and Design

OPPO and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have been in partnership over the new OPPO headquarters project since 2020. As partners, Zaha Hadid Architects recognized OPPO’s design principles and appreciated the coincidence in design insights between ZHA and OPPO. At the workshop, Patrik Schumacher, Principal of ZHA, delivered inspiring speech.

As one of the most prominent thought leaders within the fields of architecture, urbanism and design, Patrik provided an insight into the ZHA’s design philosophy and his understanding of the relationship between people, technology and design. He said that technology is absolutely fundamental to human freedom, to human prosperity on this planet. That’s the true dynamic for progress of this world.

Professor Rama Gheerawo, an advocate of inclusive design, talked about the importance of inclusive design: “A core component of accessibility is the human reaction, such as the joy you feel when holding a phone with a comfortable, smooth tactile touch. That is a part of accessibility and a part of Inclusive Design.”

Encouraging Art and Tech Innovations, OPPO Aims to Build a Global Community for Young Artists to Exchange Ideas and Grow

In 2019, OPPO launched the Renovators Emerging Artists Project. By initiating a global competition, OPPO aims to empower young creators worldwide and encourage them to innovate through art and tech. During the London Design Festival, OPPO also held the 2022 Renovators Exhibition at the Cromwell Place. The artworks presented in the exhibition were from the 2022 Renovators global competition which ended in early September.

After the workshop, participants also went to the exhibition area to enjoy the artworks created by young artists from more than 30 countries. The exhibition attracted a large number of visitors who were captivated by the imaginative and creative works of art and the exquisite designs of OPPO products.

Participants of 2022 Renovators showed their unique thinking around topics such as smart living, low-carbon and environment protection, traditional culture inheritance, technology, human society development, and many others. OPPO hopes that young creators around the world will gain inspirational strength to overcome challenges, and maintain their passion for creation.


OPPO Joins The Fido Alliance, Accelerating The Arrival of a New Era of ‘Password-Less’ Sign-ins

The replacement of traditional password-based authentication mechanisms with leading ‘password-less’ technoogy will allow OPPO users to bendfit from faster, more convenient, and more scure logins across different accounts, services, and platforms.

OPPO announced today that it had joined the FIDO Alliance (Fast Identity Online), and open industry association with a mission to develop authentication standards that reduce the world’s over-reliance on passwords.

As a member of the Alliance, OPPO will support the development and implementation of the latest FIDO standards for ‘password-less’ logins, utilizing basic public passkey cryptography and the protocols defined by FIDO to provide users with fast, user-friendly, and secure sign-in experiences across services. OPPO will also work closely with other members of the Alliance to develop and promote FIDO Authentication certifications to mitigate the over-reliance on password-only logins with different services.

Today’s average internet user has dozens of online accounts, making managing a large number of passwords a very time-consuming and frustrating task for both users and organizations. At the same time, password-only authentication methods suffer a few severe setbacks. These range from the high administration costs involved in changing and resetting user passwords to the considerable security risks from weak passwords and password reuse across multiple accounts.

As such, there have been calls across the technology industry to move towards a sign-in mechanism that can mitigate the reliance on passwords or even replace them entirely.

Founded in 2012 to help reduce the world’s over-reliance on passwords, the FIDO Alliance works to develop standards for password-free identity authentication and login for websites, services and applications worldwide. The Alliance’s latest authentication specification, FIDO2, provides a secure and convenient technical framework supported by companies including Google, Microsoft and Qualcomm.

Following its entry into the FIDO Alliances, OPPO will actively use FIDO standards on its smart devices and work on optimising user experiences and improving authentication security. In the future, users can use OPPO smartphones to work as a “passkey” to log in to different services across browsers, apps, and platforms, which helps to create a seamless connected experience.

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When using multiple smart devices, including new devices and nearby devices belonging to others, users can automatically access their FIDO credentials on the core OPPO device without re-enrolling every account on other OS platforms or browsers.

AS a member of the FIDO Alliance, OPPO will also join the different technical and regional FIDO working groups, through which OPPO will make technical contributions to bringing password-free login technology to more use cases and services.

In the digital world, greater information flows lead to greater security challenges. Through its brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO will work with partners across the industry to create more secure and convenient password-free connected experiences that enable new intelligent experiences for more users.


OPPO Reno8 5G is Granted the DXOMARK Gold Battery Label

The OPPO Reno8 5G received a total score of 141, placing it on the podium of the global ranking.

OPPO’s Reno8 5G is granted the 2022 GOLD BATTERY label from DXOMARK. DXOMARK, the world-leading quality evaluation laboratory, acknowledged the battery’s excellent charging performance, exceptional efficiency, and decent autonomy overall. Reno8 5G received a total score of 141, placing it on the podium of the global ranking.

DXOMARK provides the most impartial assessments and comprehensive benchmarks to everyday consumer electronic products. In terms of smartphone battery evaluation, DXOMARK performs rigorous tests and tons of measurements to quantify the battery performance for charging, efficiency, and autonomy.

“The Oppo Reno8 5G earned an excellent global score thanks to its very well-balanced performances,” cited DXOMARK in its review. “Autonomy, charging and efficiency scores are above-average compared with devices from the same price range ($400 to $599).”

OPPO Reno8 5G is equipped with 80W SUPERVOOCTM Flash Charge which features higher power and faster charging speed. According to DXOMARK, Reno8 5G fills up its 4500 mAh battery in only 33mins 25secs, resulting in its score of 155 in the charging performance category. Reno8 5G is one of the 10 best devices of the entire battery protocol database to date in terms of charging time.

Aside from its excellent charging performance, DXOMARK also indicates that the Reno8 5G is well
–
optimized with efficient charging experience. The phone is able to gain an average of 7hrs 43mins of autonomy after a 5-minute quick charge, making it one of the best in the charging efficiency category. Besides that, Reno8 5G has passed TÜV Rheinland’s test in recognition of its outstanding charging performance, indicating a 5-minute charge is enough for 2 hours of mobile gaming.

OPPO Reno8 5G also offers decent autonomy overall, meaning that users can expect a longer battery life from this powerful device. DXOMARK’s test shows that the battery loses only 0.67% power on average per night during typical usage scenarios. In addition to its prominent nighttime power management capabilities, Reno8 5G also outshines the competition in terms of power consumption when it comes to playing games, listening to music, and streaming videos (both cellular and Wi-Fi), highlighting its strong autonomy under typical day-to-day usage.

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To further extend the battery lifespan, OPPO Reno8 5G adopts OPPO’s exclusive Battery Health Engine, which intelligently controls the charging current and voltage through real-time monitoring. This technology extends the battery life to as many as 1600 charge and discharge cycles, or roughly 4 years of average use, making it the smartphone with the longest battery lifespan on the market.

From high-power SUPERVOOC, wireless AIRVOOC, the convenient mini SUPERVOOC charger, to the new Battery Health Engine, OPPO has always been the pioneer of charging technology. In the future, OPPO will continue to bring fast, efficient, and safe charging solutions to people around the world. For more information on the battery performance of OPPO Reno8 5G, please visit
here
.


OPPO Screen Protection Plan Gives Back to Global Users with Care & Reach Services

From June 30 to August 30, 2022, considering the actual pain points of users when using phones, OPPO launched a “Screen Protection Plan” event globally. The campaign covers new and old phone models such as Find X, Reno, R, A series, etc. And OPPO users can enjoy up to 50% discount and abundant forms of screen-care activities at the OPPO Official Service Center.

With the two-month “Screen Protection Plan” promotion event, OPPO has solved some of the painful problems for users with screen discounts, screen-care method teaching, and other caring services. The response to the event was overwhelming as soon as it was launched.

Concerned about the repair demand for screen replacement from all over the world, this year, it’s the first time that OPPO jointly organized this global promotion event over thousands of service centers in 10 countries and regions worldwide, and is committed to letting more users enjoy OPPO’s caring screen replacement service. OPPO has strived to create a convenient, transparent, and efficient after-sales service experience for customers adhering to the “Care & Reach” service concept.

Outstanding products and excellent service complement each other. It is worth mentioning that the high level of OPPO’s brand recognition by users is not only about the product, but its service capabilities. As a technology enterprise that keeps up with the times, OPPO not only focuses on the investment and improvement of technology and product but also pays more attention to humanistic value and user experience. Now OPPO has more than 2,500 service centers worldwide in 60 countries and regions.

In the future, OPPO will continuously focus on user needs and refine the process. Attracting users worldwide with excellent research and development power, product power, and also caring service, OPPO will strive to improve the service quality and bring a better service experience to users.

And the good news is that the benefits keep on coming! This September, OPPO will ceremoniously launch a promotion event to celebrate the “2nd anniversary of Service Day”, there will be more spare parts discounts and gifts to give back to its users. For more information, please stay tuned to OPPO’s official website and OPPO Care FB page.

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https://support.oppo.com/


OPPO Unveils the Three Most Inspirational Games of the UEFA Champions League as Voted by Fans

OPPO today unveiled the top three most Inspirational Games of the UEFA Champions League as voted for by fans. The three most Inspirational Games as chosen by fans worldwide were
Barcelona 6-1 Paris Saint-Germain (2016-17 Round of 16, Second Leg), AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool (2004-05, Final), and Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid (2021-22 Semifinal, First Leg)
.

Originally kicking-off on September 5, the Inspirational Games campaign aims to discover and relive the matches that have inspired the biggest emotions in UEFA Champions League history. Fans from EMEA, America and Asia voted for their most Inspirational Game during the three-week voting period from a shortlist of 50 games.

In line with OPPO’s own brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”, the Inspirational Games campaign is the latest in a long line of sports-based campaigns from OPPO. OPPO’s first foray into the world of sports began with its partnership with FC Barcelona in 2015, and has since gone on to include partnerships between OPPO Italy and AC Milan, as well as long-standing collaborations between OPPO and the Wimbledon Championships and Roland Garros.

Earlier this year, OPPO announced a new partnership with UEFA as part of its commitment to expanding its connections with OPPO users and sports fans worldwide. Under the partnership, OPPO will work closely with UEFA to spotlight inspirational moments of the competition on and off the pitch, helping fans experience and share these moments during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.

To mark the start of the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League season, OPPO launched the Inspirational Games campaign, calling on football fans from around the world to vote for the most inspiring games in the tournament’s 67-year history. From a list of 50 nominees, the following three games were voted as the most inspirational UEFA Champions League games:

2016-17 Season Round of 16, Second Leg: Barcelona 6-1 Paris Saint-Germain

2004-05 Season Final: AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool

2021-22 Season Semifinals, First Leg: Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid

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As a UEFA Champions League partner, OPPO hopes that the collaboration between the two sides will further deepen OPPO’s connection and engagement with global audiences and bring more passion and emotion to sports across the world through OPPO’s world-leading devices and technologies.

UEFA Champions League fans will be able to experience the excitement of the competition through OPPO products including the Find X and Reno mobile series with OPPO’s cutting-edge MariSilicon X imaging NPU, and a range of new and upcoming OPPO IoT products such as OPPO headphones and OPPO smartwatch.

The Inspirational Games campaign will continue to unite and ignite the passion for the UEFA Champions League with a search for ‘star witnesses’ to share their memories of the three most Inspirational Games. Fans will be invited to recount their experiences of the games and share their inspiration with global football fans.

The search for the ‘star witnesses’ begins today. To join OPPO and the UEFA Champions League in celebrating the most Inspirational Games, please click
here
 for more information.


OPPO Wins Impact Award and Innovative Award On Consumer Tech at Beyond Expo 2022

OPPO was awarded the Impact Award and Consumer Tech Innovation Award at BEYOND Expo 2022 in recognition of its achievements in sustainability and SUPERVOOC Flash Charge technology.

Opening on September 21, this year’s BEYOND Expo attracted more than 20,000 science and technology innovators and 500 technology companies worldwide. OPPO was among the companies exhibiting at the event, where it showcased its achievements in sustainability and the results of the recent OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator.

OPPO picks up Impact Award and Consumer Tech Innovation Award

As part of the BEYOND Expo, the BEYOND Awards highlight cutting-edge innovations in healthcare, sustainability, and consumer tech. Among these, the Impact Award aims to recognize organizations for their impact on addressing public issues through technology and for their positive contributions to the environment, science, and technology. OPPO was awarded this year’s Impact Award in recognition of the positive impact of the company’s actions and achievements in sustainability.

Beyond Expo 2022 – Beyond Impact Awards 2022

With OPPO’s ongoing efforts to provide faster and safer charging for electronic devices over the years, OPPO’s SUPERVOOC Flash Charge technology was also named the breakthrough technology of the year and an industry-leading technology by the BEYOND Award judging panel. The impact of flash charge and the product ecosystem around the technology also saw OPPO awarded the Consumer Tech Innovation Award.

“The BEYOND Expo was created to showcase innovative technology and its impact on society. Through the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator, its ongoing efforts in sustainability, and SUPERVOOC Flash Charge technology, OPPO has shown us the positive impact that innovative technology can have on society, industry, and the way people experience technology,” said Dr. Lu Gang, Co-founder of BEYOND Expo.

OPPO is leading the industry towards a more sustainable future

Guided by OPPO’s commitment to sustainability, OPPO Flash Charge technology has not only been designed to deliver fast charging speeds for mobile devices, but also to improve battery safety and battery lifespan. At BEYOND Expo 2022, OPPO exhibited its industry-leading Battery Health Engine technology, which enhances battery lifespan through the system-level Smart Battery Health Algorithm and Battery Healing Technology.

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By extending battery lifespan to double the current industry average, OPPO is helping to reduce electronic waste and enable consumers to get optimal performance out of their smartphones for longer. As the first fast charging technology for mobile phones, OPPO SUPERVOOC Flash Charge has improved the charging experience for 220 million users worldwide.

The technology continues to drive innovation and popularization of fast charging technology by licensing more than 1,800 patent licenses to third-party manufacturers to implement into their products.

During BEYOND Expo, OPPO also demonstrated its achievements in sustainable product packaging and its efforts to encourage industry partners to join the company in recycling electronic waste. From 2018-2021, OPPO achieved a 95% reduction in plastic use for colored box packaging for its mobile phones, and in China, the company recycled 216 tons of mobile phone products.

OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator highlights the power of technology and innovation to solve key social issues

Initiated by OPPO earlier this year, the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator is a platform designed to empower those involved in technology and innovation around the world to unleash the power of their ideas for the greater good. At BEYOND Expo 2022, attendees could learn more about all winning proposals from this year’s Accelerator.

Among the concepts on display was a massive system for earthquake early warning, an AI psychiatry diagnosis and treatment system, interactive holographic imaging technology, and more. These solutions all aim to address current issues in the two areas of accessible technology and digital health and reflect OPPO’s own belief in “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World.”

OPPO will continue to bring enhanced experiences to its global users through sustainable technology and innovation as it optimizes its products and services and leads the consumer electronics industry towards a smarter future.

For more information about BEYOND Expo and BEYOND Award, please visit:
https://beyondexpo.com/


PetaRush Partners With Phanta Bear to Launch the World’s First Multi-IPs Blockchain Game

The Web3 game – PetaRush announced its collaboration with the NFT project Phanta Bear. The two projects have jointly launched 10,000 Phanta Bear NFTs, originating from the 2D Phanta Bear into 3D designs, for playing in the game. This is the world’s first multi-IPs role interaction in one game. All Phanta Bear NFT holders can get a brand new and unique 3D Phanta Bear In-Game NFT to use in the PetaRush game and participate in the new era of multi-IPs blockchain games.

PetaRush, the blockchain game on the Web3 gaming platform – METASENS, is published and funded by a Singapore-based gaming company, Otey Gaming from Hong Kong-listed Empire Technology Group Limited.

PetaRush recently announced its first multi-IPs partnership with Phanta Bear, which is founded by the Asian King of Mandopop Jay Chou’s street fashion brand PHANTACi. PHANTACi was founded in 2006 by Jay Chou and his team. The team launched 10,000 Phanta Bear NFTs on OpenSea, the world’s largest NFT trading platform earlier this year, and ranked the first worldwide within just one week.

PetaRush is a racing game based on NFT characters. The racers’ characters, such as ions, cats, pigeons, and foxes, are represented in cyberpunk style. Each character is randomly equipped with six parts, including the head, body, hands, feet, back, and accessories corresponding to exclusive skill combos. Players compete against others in locations like dunes, lakes, and volcanoes on Mars.

PetaRush announced the world’s first multi-IPs blockchain game partnership with PhantaBear

Players can improve their character’s skills and build their competitive advantage through the “Skill Enhancement” and “Character Cultivation” functions. Players who win the race can receive a PT Qualifier Ticket equivalent to USDT as a reward.

To achieve the goal of this collaboration, the PetaRush team has successively overcome three technical hurdles. First, the 2D version of Phanta Bear is mapped to the 3D version. Second, the original Phanta Bear has no legs. PetaRush and PHANTACi create a new leg design to allow the characters to run in the game. Third, the Phanta Bear NFT is released on Ethereum.

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PetaRush team has released 10,000 unique 3D Phanta Bear game NFTs with their own BGM on the Binance chain through cross-chain empowerment. Through this cross-chain empowerment application, Phanta Bear owners can enter the Web3 gaming world and compete with PetaRush players. In the future, PetaRush will further expand the breeding function so that NFTs from different IPs can breed new NFTs with higher rarity, bringing more fun to the Web3 gaming ecosystem.

Terry Yeung, the investor and publisher of PetaRush and CEO of Hong Kong Empire Technology Group

Terry Yeung, the investor and publisher of PetaRush and CEO of Hong Kong Empire Technology Group, said, “The cross-chain and cross-IP application of NFT is the future of Web3 games. Blockchain technology provides a platform for transferring game assets and IPs and opens up more opportunities for the gaming industry. This time, we have achieved the two milestones of “Multiple IPs” and “Cross-chain Empowerment” once. We will continue to collaborate with other major IPs. I am also looking forward to working with Phanta Bear, and welcome more IPs to join our journey.”

Ric Chiang, director of PHANTACi, said: ” We hope this partnership will surprise the Phanta Bear community. We continue our innovation and efforts in NFT utilities. We are also actively seeking more cross-border partners to let Phanta Bear holders not only feel honored to own an NFT, but also be able to play and earn in reality. We look forward to meeting and racing with our holders in PetaRush!”

PetaRush’s in-game NFT, Peta, will begin whitelist minting in October. Players can find whitelist information on PetaRush Discord. The closed beta test of the PetaRush game will begin in November. Players will be able to use the NFT characters for in-game races and experience the new era of Win to Earn.

PetaRush Discord:
https://discord.com/invite/petarush
PetaRush Website:
https://petarush.metasens.com/


PICO Introduces Lightweight All-in-One VR Headset, PICO 4

PICO, a leading VR brand with independent innovation and R&D creation capabilities, has announced the launch of the PICO 4, a next-generation, all-in-one VR headset that aims to make VR accessible to everyone by combining comfort and performance.

Equipped with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ XR2 chipset, the PICO 4 features a super lightweight body, Pancake Optics, 4K+ resolution display, and an intuitive user experience. Pioneering the next generation of VR hardware design, PICO’s new headset makes the unreal real, with a more vivid, and immersive VR experience.

The PICO 4 will be available on October 18th in thirteen European countries, with plans to launch in Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia this year.

“We are delighted to announce the PICO 4, our best VR headset yet,” said Henry Zhou, President of PICO. “At PICO, we pride ourselves on offering immersive and interactive VR experiences, and PICO 4 introduces even more diverse content across gaming, fitness and video.”

Experience Better Comfort

Compact and lightweight, the PICO 4 weighs just 295g without the strap, making it PICO’s lightest VR headset ever. The impressive lightness is achieved by implementing smaller and lighter lenses in the PICO 4’s Pancake Optics, reducing the thickness of the case to just 35.8mm at its thinnest.

The PICO 4 comes with adjustable straps and uses a SuperSkin fabric for the cushion lining, a unique material that has effective wicking properties, allowing users to keep cool and dry. The anti-slip PU leather at the rear of the headset brings even greater comfort and control.

The PICO 4 is equipped with a large battery offering up to three hours of gameplay, and industry-leading fast-charge capabilities, as well as TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification and a counter-weight design, ensuring comfort during extended play. The headset’s ergonomic design also supports the use of a glasses spacer which is included in the box, enabling users who wear glasses to fully immerse themselves in their VR worlds without compromising on comfort or clarity.

Access to More Entertainment

The PICO 4 provides users with a diverse and inclusive library through the PICO Store, with content across gaming, fitness, video and social categories. Additional titles are also available through Steam VR.

With the growing interest in fitness tracking, the PICO 4 has introduced the PICO Fitness programme to help further streamline fitness progress tracking. Users can review historical VR gameplay data, as well as their energy output through VR motion tracking. Moreover, the PICO 4 can recommend exercise plans for users based on their goals. Fitness content includes LesMills Body Combat, All-In-One Summer Sports VR, and Just Dance VR, which is part of an exclusive partnership with Ubisoft coming in 2023.

PICO 4 additionally offers a broad gaming experience including popular titles such as Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, Ultimechs, and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution. PICO 4 will also partner with Wave, the global leader in virtual entertainment, to offer fans immersive, cutting-edge live music experiences in the virtual world.

“The launch of the PICO 4 is an exciting and notable step forward in our efforts to connect players around the globe through immersive multiplayer content,” said Paul Brady, co-founder and President, Resolution Games. “With the help of PICO, we were able to make sure our biggest games — from the just-launched competitive futuresport Ultimechs to our award-winning co-op tabletop experience Demeo — are available on PICO 4 from day one and through what’s sure to be a significantly growing market.”

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More content is slated to come across the worlds of fitness, gaming, video and social. This includes the ground-breaking project PICO Worlds, which will arrive in 2023 to deliver a more realistic physical interaction experience by implementing an avatar system that recognizes over 80 dimensions, as well as exclusive documentaries in partnership with Discovery Channel.

Pioneering Performance Technology

With four well-placed SLAM cameras around the thin frame of the HMD (head-mounted display), the PICO 4 allows for high-precision tracking and mapping of the surrounding environment, while maintaining a stylish appearance. Underneath the cover of the HMD hides a powerful 16MP RGB camera, which produces vivid color. The PICO 4 is powered by the premium-tier Snapdragon® XR2 platform which unlocks cutting-edge display and graphics processing that delivers optimal balance of performance and power consumption.

The PICO 4 also boasts unmatched visual quality due to its 90Hz refresh rate, 4K+ screen, and 1,200 PPI. Paired with a 5,300mAh rear-mounted battery with support for the latest industry-standard Qualcomm Quick Charge QC 3.0, the PICO 4 is designed to allow users to relax and enjoy an uninterrupted journey into virtual worlds, safe in the knowledge that their VR headset will not let them down.

The PICO 4 controllers notably feature a one-piece rotating arc column, with cleverly placed infra-red sensors. Considering design and structural strength, the controllers allow users to move their hands closer together with ease with added protection provided by hit detection and spatial awareness. The PICO 4 controllers also supports 6DoF, allowing users to enjoy a wider degree of movement within the virtual environment, and features a HyperSense broadband motor for more realistic haptic feedback.

Upgrade the VR Experience with PICO Accessories

A range of accessories are compatible with the PICO 4, including the PICO Fitness band to effectively monitor lower body movements, carry cases for easy transportation, and PC wireless dongle for stable wireless connection in any setting. Fully available by 2023, these accessories offer a more comprehensive and seamless VR experience for consumers however they choose to play.

The PICO 4 is set to be officially launched and made available in Malaysia in October, accompanied by a roadshow for consumers from October 11-16 to immerse themselves in the magic of PICO and experience the VR headset firsthand. More information on this will be shared via PICO’s social media platforms in the days to come.

About PICO

Founded in March 2015, PICO is a leading VR company with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, focusing on VR all-in-one technology. Embracing a mission to bridge connections, enrich life, and release infinity, PICO is committed to building an integrated XR platform that inspires the community and empowers developers, creators, and businesses.

To learn more, visit
picoxr.com


Get a Freestyle for Free When You Pre-Order Samsung Odyssey Ark From 8 Until 18 September

The most anticipated gaming monitor from Samsung is arriving in Malaysia! Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year, the Samsung Odyssey Ark has garnered a great amount of interest from the gaming community that craves new experiences hence, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is here to offer an exclusive deal when you pre-order 55’’ Odyssey Ark.

The groundbreaking Samsung Odyssey Ark is built to deliver incredible cinematic experiences, superior gaming performance and an interface that offers completely optimised flexibility. With the world’s first 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen, it delivers a picture that overwhelms your senses, creating an adrenaline-fueled experience superior to anything seen before. This adds a completely new form factor to the industry-leading Odyssey lineup.

Together with the Odyssey Ark, gamers can dive into an uncharted multi-universe experience and discover new features throughout the three worlds of the Ark-verse: Gaming Universe for gamers who value an optimized gaming environment, Cinematic Universe for gamers who value immersive experiences and sound quality and Multi-task Universe for gamers who value easy control and screen usability.

Say Bon Voyage to your old gaming monitor and make space for the Samsung Odyssey Ark and take your gaming skill to the next level.

The Recommended Retail Price and Pre-Order Deals for Odyssey Ark:

Model
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Pre-order Deals
55’’ Odyssey Ark
RM13,999
Receive complimentary The Freestyle worth RM4,999

*While stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply.

You can pre-order 55’’ Odyssey Ark at Recommended Retail Price of RM13,999 and you can also bring home The Freestyle worth RM4,999. This exclusive deal is only valid from
8 until 18 September 2022.
Be one of the first to pre-order at
Samsung Malaysia Online Store
 and Samsung Brand Store to enjoy this perks!

To find out more about Samsung Odyssey Ark, head on to
https://www.samsung.com/my/monitors/gaming/odyssey-arkg97nb-55-inch-ls55bg970nexxs/

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Razer Merchant Services Enables MyDebit Secure To Further Streamline Online Card Payments

Razer Merchant Services (RMS) aims to enable MyDebit Secure payment methods for 1,300 online merchants by Q3 2023 in Malaysia.

Razer Merchant Services (“RMS”), the B2B arm of Razer Fintech, announces the expansion of its digital payments suite with live enablement of PayNet’s MyDebit Secure for its merchants in Malaysia.

With 46 million MyDebit ATM cards in circulation, the MyDebit Secure payment option would enable consumers the benefit of using their payment cards to pay for online transactions with reduced fraud risk through technological advancements such as 3-D Secure 2.0. According to the
e-Conomy SEA 2021 report,
 digital payment volumes are forecasted to exceed USD $1.2 trillion by 2025 in Southeast Asia, as the ever-increasing smartphone usage and internet penetration contribute to the shift in consumer behavior.

“Razer Merchant Services is very proud to partner with PayNet to further streamline card payment for all Malaysian debit and credit card holders at our online merchant touchpoints. We will expand the MyDebit Secure services to our online merchants initially, and subsequently offer this to all our merchants, with the support of PayNet, to ensure frictionless and seamless payments are available to all card holders,” said Lee Li Meng, CEO at Razer Fintech.

“With the growing adoption of digital payments and Malaysia advancing towards a cashless society, PayNet continues to enhance our payment offerings to allow merchants to best position themselves for the future of commerce and cater to the needs of their customers. MyDebit Secure which supports the 3-D Secure 2.0 protocol provides a safer online payment method for both merchants and end-users and also improves the speed of check-out,” said Farhan Ahmad, Group Chief Executive Officer of PayNet.

3-D Secure (3DS) 2.0 analyzes richer data to assist merchants in accepting payments only from legitimate customers, thus reducing the risk of fraud. With this additional layer of security, MyDebit cardholders performing MyDebit Secure transactions can enjoy less friction with a faster check-out experience as the One-Time Password (OTP) may not be necessary for all transactions. Additionally, the liability for chargebacks due to fraud shifts from the merchants to the issuing bank.

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The first 1,300 RMS merchants with the MyDebit Secure payment option enabled are from industry verticals such as Insurance, Health, Apparel, Online Malls, Telco, Cosmetic Products, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Digital Content, Books and Charity. These merchants would benefit from competitive Merchant Discount Rates (MDR) and the 3DS 2.0 authentication protocol.