Empowering Inspiration At Roland-Garros 2022 Tournament With The OPPO Find X5 Pro

Capturing the true magic of tennis has been a challenge for fans across the world. The disparity between the imaging capabilities of smartphone technology and the action on the court has been evident to see with grainy results, blurred visuals and underwhelming colour reproduction. OPPO’s latest technological innovations empower authentic tennis experiences for tennis lovers worldwide.

As the premium partner of Roland-Garros for the 4th consecutive year, OPPO hopes to bring tennis fans’ inspiration with its advanced imaging technology to witness, capture, and share the heart-stopping moments on the court. In tandem with the continued partnership, OPPO’s new brand proposition, Inspiration Ahead, at its core, is centred on technology giving people the access to achieve success by pushing the limits of what is perceived as possible.

Exemplifying the new brand proposition, OPPO launched the ‘Inspirational Light’ campaign, a global activation galvanising the support of tennis fans from across the globe for their tennis heroes.

Creating innovative technology is at the heart of OPPO’s ethos, and the MariSilicon X imaging NPU is a prime example of that belief. With over ten years of research and development supporting its creation, the self-designed chip is dedicated to levelling photography and videography for tennis fans with stunning HDR quality. MariSilicon X’s computational power enables true-to-life imaging experiences that can reveal the true vibrancy of the iconic clay court with the
OPPO Find X5 Pro
.

The result is a four-time improvement in perceived night video resolution, less grain and superior colour reproduction, making 4K Ultra Night Video possible for the first time on an Android smartphone and unlocking world-class imaging capabilities that keep up with players’ action on the Roland-Garros court.

The Find X5 Pro takes content capture to the next level with low-light videography. Each frame has detail, clarity, and dynamic range comparable with a still night mode photo, making any tennis supporter proud to share on social media.

Low light video has been a continual issue for smartphone photography. People have had to choose between capturing beautiful moments with low-quality results or just foregoing immortalising their experiences. With 4K Ultra Night Video, thanks to the MariSilicon X imaging NPU, this remains happily relegated to the past. The Find X5 Pro can capture the intensity and spirit of the court’s notable night matches without sacrificing quality so that tennis lovers can charge their own piece of Roland-Garros history.

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Shooting fast-paced action with a smartphone has historically caused challenges for many. From trying to snap the volleys of the elite tennis stars to the crowd’s roaring cheers, the results can end up looking shaky and wobbly at best. OPPO’s Five-axis Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) in parallel with Ultra-Clear Shot and three-degrees anti-shake technology creates smooth and professional content without lag and incredible quality.

OPPO’s ‘Inspirational Light’ campaign, devised from the new brand proposition “Inspiration Ahead”, brings tennis fans globally to champion some of the world’s standout athletes. Inspiring messages of support from the avid tennis community were used to create striking yet beautiful light painting imagery showcased on the red clay court on each night of the tournament.

At the end of each night match, when the stadium’s lights were turned off, OPPO’s expert light painting crew ‘painted’ the fans’ best comments using OPPO’s Find X5 Pro’s long exposure photography capabilities. The stunning visuals were captured by OPPO Find X5 Pro, with photos and videos posted across social media. Inspiration to succeed is pulled from both tennis stars and their fans.

For tennis stars, the fans standing before them in the stadium inspire them to play with heart and perform their best. For the fans, it’s the players they admire on the court who encourage them to never give up and keep pushing the boundary. OPPO’s industry-leading mobile technology will also inspire more people to witness, capture and participate in these real emotions and spirits on the court.

With Roland-Garros 2023, OPPO will continue to be the premium partner for the legendary tournament. The leading technology company plans to bring even more tech innovations that excite tennis fans worldwide through standout imaging experiences. Bringing to life and reliving the true magic of the court is made simple with OPPO.


Samsung Unveils ISOCELL HP3 Image Sensor with Industry’s Smallest 0.56μm Pixel

The 200MP HP3’s 12% smaller pixels can reduce camera module area by 20%
The Super QPD solution enables more accurate and quicker auto-focusing

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced the 200MP ISOCELL HP3, the image sensor with the industry’s smallest 0.56-micrometer (μm)-pixels.

“Samsung has continuously led the image sensor market trend through its technology leadership in high resolution sensors with the smallest pixels,” said JoonSeo Yim, executive vice president of sensor business team at Samsung Electronics. “With our latest and upgraded 0.56μm 200MP ISOCELL HP3, Samsung will push on to deliver epic resolutions beyond professional levels for smartphone camera users.”

Epic Resolution Beyond Pro Levels

Since its first 108MP image sensor roll-out in 2019, Samsung has been leading the trend of next-generation, ultra-high-resolution camera development. Through the steady launch of new image sensors and advancements in performance, the company is once again forging ahead with the 0.56μm 200MP ISOCELL HP3.

The ISOCELL HP3, with a 12 percent smaller pixel size than the predecessor’s 0.64μm, packs 200 million pixels in a 1/1.4” optical format, which is the diameter of the area that is captured through the camera lens. This means that the ISOCELL HP3 can enable an approximately 20 percent reduction in camera module surface area, allowing smartphone manufacturers to keep their premium devices slim.

The ISOCELL HP3 comes with a Super QPD auto-focusing solution, meaning that all of the sensor’s pixels are equipped with auto-focusing capabilities. In addition, Super QPD uses a single lens over four-adjacent pixels to detect the phase differences in both horizontal and vertical directions. This paves way for a more accurate and quicker auto focusing for smartphone camera users.

The sensor also allows users to take videos in 8K at 30 frames-per-second (fps) or 4K at 120fps, with minimal loss in the field of view when taking 8K videos. Combined with the Super QPD solution, users can take movie-like cinematic footage with their mobile devices.

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Ultimate Low Light Experience through ‘Tetra
2
pixel’

The ISOCELL HP3 also provides an ultimate low-light experience, with the Tetra
2
pixel technology that combines four pixels into one to transform the 0.56μm 200MP sensor into a 1.12μm 50MP sensor, or a 12.5MP sensor with 2.24μm-pixels by combining 16 pixels into one. The technology enables the sensor to simulate a large-sized pixel sensor to take brighter and more vibrant shots even in dimmed environments, like in-doors or during nighttime.

To maximize the dynamic range of the mobile image sensor, the ISOCELL HP3 adopts an improved Smart-ISO Pro feature. The technology merges image information made from the two conversion gains of Low and High ISO mode to create HDR images. The upgraded version of the technology comes with a triple ISO mode – Low, Mid, and High – that further widens the sensor’s dynamic range.

In addition, the improved Smart-ISO Pro enables the sensor to express images in over 4- trillion colors (14-bit color depth), 64 times more colors than the predecessor’s 68 billion (12-bit). Furthermore, by supporting staggered HDR along with Smart-ISO Pro, the ISOCELL HP3 can switch between the two solutions depending on the filming environment to produce high-quality HDR images.

Samples of the Samsung ISOCELL HP3 are currently available, and mass production is set to begin this year.


Samsung Unveils the New Neo QLED 8K & Neo QLED TV Range in Malaysia

Samsung Malaysia Electronics today celebrated their latest collection of consumer electronics at the Neo QLED 8K TV Media Showcase, an experiential conference with the greatest and most unique products that Samsung has to offer, including its hallmark showstopper, the stunning Neo QLED 8K TV.

Delivering the most pristine picture and sound to your living space, the new Neo QLED 8K TV range is more than just a television, shown through an extensive list of features. It can be a game console, a SmartHub for controlling the home, a workout companion, or even a productive workstation – all powered by Samsung’s people-first technology.

“With 16 consecutive years at the forefront of TV manufacturing and eight more as a top leader in the global soundbar market, Samsung understands the responsibility it holds,” said Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. “This comprehension is exactly why Samsung stayed committed to its ‘Together for Tomorrow’ vision that pushes innovation towards a future where connected and customisable experiences align with different lifestyles to nurture progress for both the planet and its people.”

Cinematic Moments Like Never Before

The new range of Neo QLED 8K TVs come equipped with Quantum Matrix Technology Pro (with Quantum Mini LED) and Shape Adaptive Light Control to bring out finer details in greater contrast.

The Quantum Mini LED, at 1/40
th
 the size of a normal LED, flushes out brighter colours and the deepest black, reducing bloom and enhancing overall clarity for seamless viewing. Whereas the AI-backed Shape Adaptive Light Control should precisely map out objects in the screen and adjust their lighting to induce deep immersion every time.

To capture a full cinematic experience, the Neo QLED 8K TVs were also engineered with Dolby Atmos Experience Sound to create the feel of realistic depth in audio. Regardless, whether it’s a movie night with the family or just gaming with friends, the unparalleled images and 3D soundscape from the Neo QLED 8K TV range and Q-series Soundbar will make the party a definite moment to remember.

A Smarter Space for Productivity

The way we live has changed in recent years. With hybrid-working and schooling being a standard for most people, we have greater flexibility now to be productive while staying home, and the Neo QLED 8K TV only makes this easier.

The PC to TV feature on the television allows users to remotely connect their computers to work on a larger screen – easily fitting spreadsheets, documents, browser tabs, or all of them at once with the Multi View feature.

Beyond that, Multi View also enables users to connect multiple devices to the television and be displayed simultaneously with up to four windows on a large screen. With wider connectivity in mind, the Neo QLED 8K TV also supports multi-device pairing via Samsung DeX and Microsoft 365 readily available on the television Workspace menu.

Play to Your Limits

With several gaming innovation honorees secured, Samsung promises gaming at only the highest level and the Neo QLED 8K TV range is no exception from this fact. Samsung TVs were the first to feature AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technology to eradicate screen tears and stuttering framerates, but the Neo QLED 8K TV pushes visual fidelity even further with a Quantum-Dot display screen to handle incredible vibrance and depth.

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On the side of performance, the Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro ensures that on-screen visuals always move smoothly at a constant 144Hz no matter how fast the in-game action gets. Stability is the catalyst to player precision and Auto Low Latency Mode on the TVs strive to reduce input-lag to a near zero, delivering an almost instantaneous response to each button pressed.

Gamers also get full control on the Neo QLED 8K TV range thanks to its Game Bar feature that give players the keys to the cockpit. Game Bar sits at the bottom of the screen and serves to be an all-in-one menu without ever obstructing the game, allowing users the freedom to adjust their screen ratio, top-middle-bottom positioning of the gameplay, monitor input-lag, HDR/VRR levels, as well as detect nearby audio devices that are ready to use.

Check Off Every Fitness Goal You Set

The Neo QLED 8K TV is a handy companion for crushing at-home workouts. Aside from movie, gaming, and workspace optimisation, the television introduces a series of features that can help bring out a person’s best self, right from the living room.

Watch what’s on your TV and mobile on the same screen at the same time, whether its live stats for sports or workout video guides. You can even connect your TV with Samsung SlimFit Cam to view yourself on the screen and make sure your form is in tip top shape. Bring the gym home to you and unlock new ways to keep fit.

Building Green for the Environment

The experiential event held was a showcase of Samsung’s proudest Consumer Electronics (CE) products which highlighted the Neo QLED 8K TV alongside other notable products such as The Freestyle projector, The Frame, The Sero, The Seriff, and plenty more. However, at its core, the event was a shining beacon for the brand’s ‘Together for Tomorrow’ vision that was evidently embodied within all the products shown on floor.

Samsung stayed committed to their ‘Together for Tomorrow’ vision on the new Neo QLED 8K TV through its multipurpose eco-friendly packaging and solar-powered remote. The SolarCell Remote was built to diminish the need for batteries by instead harvesting energy with its back-laced solar panel.

Now in 2022, the remote can even charge from radio frequencies found in Wi-Fi devices and will be included in more Samsung devices to eliminate more than 200 million batteries from landfill.

“Samsung carries the dream to create a compassionate world in which connectivity and sustainability accelerates planetary conservation for the good of mankind. This is the tomorrow we seek,” said Han. “By emphasising reusability all the way from the production line to distribution, it is our hope as market leaders that Samsung’s impact would encourage many others to join us in envisioning an era of sustainability and positive environmental change.”

The Retail Recommended Pricing for 2022 Neo QLED 8K TV are:

Model Code
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
85’’ Neo QLED 8K QN900B
RM49,999
75’’ Neo QLED 8K QN900B
RM34,999
65’’ Neo QLED 8K QN900B
RM23,999
85’’ Neo QLED 8K QN800B
RM33,999
75’’ Neo QLED 8K QN800B
RM24,999
65’’ Neo QLED 8K QN800B
RM18,999
55’’ Neo QLED 8K QN700B
RM12,499

To purchase, head on to
https://www.samsung.com/my/tvs/all-tvs/?neo-qled-tv
 and stay updated on our latest deals. For more information, including images of the products seen at the recent Neo QLED 8K TV Media Showcase, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my


Secure Your Hybrid Workforce With Samsung’s Galaxy Enterprise Edition

Today, the workplace is defined by a fluidity of places and devices in a COVID-normalized world. This has brought on an exponential increase in cyber security risks, partly due to a surge of personal devices accessing the company’s network and data. This raises a serious challenge to organizations striving to support hybrid work and stay one-step ahead of cyber threat actors.

How real are these threats? Since the start of 2022 alone, the
A
V
-TEST
 Institute has registered more than 40 million new pieces of malware.

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), who often do not have the same level of security resources as larger organizations, are more vulnerable to cyberattacks. According to a 2020 study by PwC surveying SMBs based in Asia Pacific, more than half of the respondents reported attacks since 2018, with 76% of those businesses experiencing multiple cyberattacks, and more than 1 in 10 of those events originated from mobile devices or tablets.

With mobile devices remaining an integral tool for the hybrid workplace, the Samsung
Galaxy Enterprise Edition
 smartphones and tablets will provide organizations of all sizes with robust yet easy-to-deploy endpoint solutions for more customization, control, and protection on-the-go.

The constant gripe with company-issued devices is that they are not as appealing as the latest consumer offerings. This is where the Galaxy Enterprise Edition shines – it offers a family of industry-leading devices that is loved, recognized and respected by consumers globally and is available in Galaxy XCover5 smartphone.

Here are three ways that the Galaxy Enterprise Edition will bolster your organization’s hybrid and field work strategy.

1. Consolidated Knox solutions for secure and streamlined device management

Anchored from the chip up, Samsung
 Knox
 is a unique combination of hardware and software solutions providing Samsung device users − both businesses and consumers − with multi-layered defences against intrusion, malware, and malicious threats.

It has achieved more global government security and third-party analyst certifications than any other device, platform, or operating system. Since its launch in 2013, Samsung Knox has secured over 1 billion Samsung devices and is being used to manage over 70 million devices daily.

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Today, Samsung Knox has been deployed by leading organizations − including Prudential, Grab, Pepsico and Kia − to protect their mobile workforce.

The Galaxy Enterprise Edition mobile devices come with a complimentary one-year subscription of
Knox Suite
, a built-in security platform that is ready to use right out of the box. Knox Suite comprises a full set of end-to-end mobile management tools to allow business owners and IT administrators seamless and granular control over the devices, across security, deployment, device management and analysis functions.

2. Consistent and timely software updates and support

Galaxy Enterprise Edition provides up to five years of regular and consistent Security Maintenance Releases, including patches for Android OS and Samsung, so that you can be assured that your teams’ devices will continue to receive critical updates for the duration of the products’ lifespan. Being able to keep devices usable and up to date for longer also ensures that you get more value from your investment.

Included in Knox Suite is Knox Manage, which allows organizations to offer remote support when employees misplace their devices or need help with technical issues. To tackle the challenges of OS and firmware version management, Knox Enterprise Firmware Over-The-Air (E-FOTA), which pairs with Knox Manage, lets organizations do scheduled firmware updates, preventing app and OS compatibility issues due to unplanned firmware updates.

3. Enjoy peace of mind with at least two years of product lifecycle assurance

An enterprise deployment of devices typically involves a long process of budget planning, testing and implementation. Hence, it is important for organizations to choose devices with long lifecycles.

Galaxy Enterprise Edition devices are available for purchase for at least two years after their global launch, making it easier for IT teams to manage and plan for testing and deployment while maintaining device consistency across the fleet. Knox Suite’s Knox Mobile Enrollment also provides quick and zero-touch deployment for thousands of devices all at once into the corporate mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise mobility management (EMM) solution.


Close To Seven In 10 Malaysian SMEs Interested In Using Digital Banking Services – Visa Study

According to Visa’s SMB Digital Banking Study, close to seven in 10 Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) expressed interest to bank with digital banks, which is extremely timely given the Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent announcement on the five digital banking licences being awarded.

Digital banking will address the top-of-mind challenges faced by almost nine in 10 Malaysian SMEs, including access to financing and loans due to complicated application procedures (37%), high interest rates (36%), and loan approvals (29%).

“The SMB Digital Banking study showed the need for existing banks and new players to solve the needs and challenges faced by SMEs in Malaysia, especially for the underserved segment. Across the SME spectrum, micro-SMEs had the lowest awareness about digital banks (67%), even though they would benefit most from the financing solutions, especially since almost half of them (46%) do not qualify for traditional bank loans,” said
Ng Kong Boon, Visa Country Manager for Malaysia.

“We believe that new digital banking players and existing banks will transform the banking and payment experiences for both consumers and businesses, and create relevant solutions that can fulfil the needs of SMEs. SMEs is an important segment for Visa, and we want to work with our bank partners and new digital banking players to support them as they grow their businesses and navigate the new digital ecosystem,” he added.

Based on the study, SMEs shared that the top reasons for wanting to use services offered by digital banks include having less physical interaction when performing their banking activities due to COVID-19 concerns (44%), and digital banking being perceived as a faster and more convenient way of banking (35%). Findings from the study also highlighted that SMEs prefer financial loan features such as micro-loans (33%), cash advances of three to six months (26%), and Buy Now Pay Later solutions (16%).

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In addition, eight in 10 Muslim SMEs who used Islamic banks as their main bank showed more interest to use digital banking than their non-Muslim counterparts (55%). They cited reasons such as confidence in automated processes, and digital interactions providing a better banking experience for their high level of interest. In the study, SMEs shared that the need to check Shari’ah compliance has delayed fund transfers, and automated processes offered by digital banks might reduce the time needed for making these transfers.

Learn more at
Visa.com
.


Stay Peachy with the Stylish Galaxy A53 5G Colours

It’s no surprise that the colour of a smartphone plays an important role these days. While it can be meaningless for some, it is a form of expression for others. With the Galaxy A53 5G and their four chic colours – Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Peach and Awesome Blue –  anyone can stay stylish and be on-trend without having to worry about compromising on amazing features.

With trendy colours like blue and peach, these colours can be seen everywhere. From interior design to the racks of fashion houses, here are some ways to match your wardrobe with your smartphone. For muted, day-to-day looks, pair your peach smartphone with flattering colours like warm brown, sage or mossy green and grey. For your blue smartphone, you can pair it with white, and other neutrals like beige and cool-toned browns or even pink or yellow for some pop of colour! On nights you want to up the ante, you can pair your peach or blue smartphone with silver accessories or clothes.

And of course, you can never go wrong with the classics. If bright hues are not for you, you can always go for Awesome Black or Awesome White – these timeless colours will never go out of style and besides, it matches any colour within the spectrum! Especially if you pair it with metallic accessories in silver, gold or rose gold.

While you’re taking over social media with your stylish looks, shoot some OOTD lookbooks or GRWM (Get Ready With Me) videos with the Galaxy A53 5G. Featuring a 64MP main camera with OIS (optical image stabilization), shoot sharp, vivid and smooth photos and videos to your heart’s content, even in lowlight. With Photo Remaster’s powerful AI, it will automatically enhance your photos – this way, you get to save time on editing! Besides that, if you worry that you might use up the storage in a blink of an eye, you can just add additional storage with a microSD card up to 1TB.

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If you’re planning to get your hands on the Galaxy A53 5G, this is the time! Until 31
st
 July 2022, get 20% OFF on
Samsung Care+
 Accidental & Liquid Breakage or Breakdown Plan for up to 2 years when you purchase the new device. Even better, enjoy great savings when you trade-in your eligible device and receive an additional rebate of up to RM150 added to the base trade-in value.

For more information on the Galaxy A53 5G, check out
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-blue-256gb-sm-a536elbhxme/


Samsung Electronics Debuts ‘Stranger Things’ Inspired Short Film with Galaxy S22 Ultra

In its latest collaboration with Netflix, Samsung makes the most of the S22 Ultra’s Nightography features to celebrate the show’s season four premiere

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today

debuted
 Make STRANGER Nights Epic
, a short film that leverages the advanced Nightography camera features of the Galaxy S22 Ultra  to pay homage to the popular Netflix series
Stranger Things
. The video is part of Samsung’s ongoing partnership with Netflix and is available to view now on Samsung’s social channels, arriving just as season four of
Stranger Things
 dropped on the streaming platform.

In the short film, the
Stranger Things
-inspired theme serves as a fitting backdrop to showcase the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s powerful Nightography capabilities. In season four of
Stranger Things
, nighttime opens up a portal to an extraordinary world – and the S22 Ultra is used to recreate that distinct style and tell a cinematic story demonstrating how Galaxy technology has the power to capture what would otherwise go unseen in the dark.

Making Nighttime Epic

In
Make STRANGER Nights Epic
, a young girl puts her Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in her back pocket while riding her bike to a
Stranger Things 4
 watch party at her friend’s house. During her journey, her video inadvertently turns on, capturing footage of what’s lurking behind her in The Upside Down. All of the vertical phone footage scenes were filmed with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

The short film also makes the most of the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s powerful Nightography camera features, which include a 108MP main camera and a massive 2.4μm pixel sensor powered by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) that allow it to capture more light and data for brighter, crisper video footage, day and night.

Creating a Galaxy of Extraordinary Content

Samsung and Netflix have a longstanding partnership and have collaborated on bespoke campaigns featuring several of the streaming platform’s most popular series. In January, they launched an integrated campaign to help kick off the second season of
Emily in Paris
, including letting fans “flip the script” and become the lead character in their own animated poster via Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G.

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Samsung and Netflix also teamed up to create a
Bridgerton
 short film for the unveiling of the Galaxy S22 series at Unpacked in February. In the three-minute skit, innovators try to gain the attention of
Bridgerton’s
 Queen Charlotte. Inventor Lord Tristar succeeds when he showcases his visionary creation – massive Neoclassical paintings of the Galaxy S22 and S22+, ready in 209 years.

Samsung and Netflix will continue to work together to create compelling, high-quality content that people love.
Following the May release of Stranger Things 4 volume one, Samsung’s debut of
Make STRANGER Nights Epic
comes a day after Netflix released the official trailer for volume two, which will drop on July 1.

To watch the Samsung and Netflix short film,
Make STRANGER Nights Epic
, visit Samsung’s
YouTube channel
.


How Three Individuals Break the Rules of Work and Play with the Galaxy Tab S8 Series

With the largest and most immersive display, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has allowed many to discover, communicate and experience work and life differently. For three amazing individuals – an artist, a student and an entrepreneur – they have ditched their laptops and now use their Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to get the most out of their day.

From its ultimate display, to match today’s video first culture, to its seamless integration with the Galaxy ecosystem, PC-like capabilities and an S Pen that feels like pen on paper, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has helped them unleash their productivity and creativity.

The Perfect Productivity Partner for Go-Getter Entrepreneurs

For active entrepreneur
Thompson Goh
, communication is a key factor in the successful running of his brand. To ensure his clients are kept in the loop and can hear him crystal clear, the Ultra-wide front camera keeps him in shot and looking sharp, so he can present his ideas clearly.

The Landscape-centred 14.6-inch display and Auto Framing feature greatly enhances his video calls on a range of platforms, keeping him in focus and in view – even when he moves move around the room. When another person joins in the call, Auto Framing intuitively knows how to automatically zoom out to include them as well, doing away with the need to move the device around.

Taking Revision to the Next Level with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

Design student
Adriana
, knows the importance of capturing information during important meetings and lectures. To ensure that she does not miss out on key information, she uses the Audio Bookmark feature on Samsung Notes on her Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to record the meeting and jot down notes simultaneously.

The timeline of the voice recording and written note are in sync. So when she refers back to her notes, she can select a note or part of her notes and the corresponding portion of the voice recording will play. This lets her stay on track of her lectures and meeting discussions easily so she can focus on her course work.

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Unleashing Creativity To Get Projects off the Ground

With the Clip Studio Paint app comic artist,
Yen Ee (Fishball)
 has a personal art studio in her hands. She can easily extend her creative productivity by using her Galaxy smartphone as a palette as she draws and sketches with her S Pen on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s expansive screen.

She can customise tools and choose brush options, and select vivid real-world colours from pictures she has taken on the synced phone. This gives her the creative freedom to seek inspiration from her surroundings.

To watch how three amazing individuals use the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to power their day, see below:

For more details on the Galaxy Tab S8 Series, see:
https://www.samsung.com/my/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-wifi-graphite-256gb-sm-x900nzajxme/


Top Three Reasons Why You’ll Love the Affordable Galaxy A23

Looking for an awesome smartphone without putting a hole in your pocket? Enter: Galaxy A23 – your next best companion from Samsung’s range of affordable smartphones! With a recommended retail price of RM999, here are three reasons why you should consider adding this bad boy to your shopping cart:

Firstly,create memories with
 unapologetically good cameras
 on the Galaxy A23 by using the 50MP main camera for a crisp, professional result. Even when you’re capturing landscape images, cropping images wouldn’t compromise the quality of your shot. And the best part of it all? It’s equipped with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) that lets you capture sharp images and shoot buttery smooth videos effortlessly.

Besides that, this device is also packed with a 5MP ultra wide camera that lets you include more perspective into your shot – no more squeezing in between friends when you’re in a tight space! If you wish to capture details – like close-up shots of the detailing on your clothes, food, or eye makeup look – rely on the 2MP macro camera to do all the hard work for you, or the 2MP depth camera that helps to bring more attention to the subject of your shot beautifully.

Secondly, equip yourself with a
device that can keep up
 with you – you deserve it! The Galaxy A23 is powered by an upgraded processor that gives you speed and power like no other. Whether it’s for pleasure or business, you can trust this device’s Octa-Core processors of up to 12GB (6GB RAM + 6GB RAM Plus), and 128GB of internal storage – which is incredibly affordable, for this price point!

If you need more space to store important documents or precious memories, simply add 1TB worth of storage with a MicroSD card. Besides that, this smartphone is packed with a large 5,000mAh battery too. With these, you can go about your day doing what you need and love – whether attending online lectures or playing online games – for a longer period of time, with less worry.

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All this, with
a large display
 that lets you have uninterrupted fun! This year’s Galaxy A23 gives you a grand, crystal-clear 6.6-inch FHD+ Infinity-V Display that allows you to see more of your favourite TV shows, games and so on. On top of that, it also features Dolby Atmos® which takes your visual experience to the next level when you play games or consume entertainment content for more immersive and captivating audio.

The Galaxy A23 comes in four beautiful colours – Awesome Peach, Awesome Blue, Awesome Black and Awesome White. Regardless of your personality and style, there’s one for everyone! If you wish to get the new Galaxy A23, this is the time to get it.

For more information on the Galaxy A23, check out:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a23-light-blue-128gb-sm-a235flbhxme/


Twice The Power And Fun With Double Masters 2022

Magic: The Gathering’s next set is too strong and shiny with double the  amount of rares and foils as usual!

Wizards of the Coast will be releasing Double Masters 2022,  the latest set for the world’s best trading card game, Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Double  Masters 2022 (
#MTG2X2
) follows in the footsteps of the original Double Masters set and  gives fans more of what they loved last time: powerful reprint cards mixed with exciting new  designs and visual treatments! Double Masters 2022 contains 331 cards and releases on  tabletop on 8 July 2022.

A set for competitors and collectors alike, Double Masters 2022 will elevate any deck with  powerful reprints. With two rares and two foils enclosed in every pack, the set is a quick  way for players to double the power of their decks. Die-hard collectors can further tailor their decks and collections with style and flair captured by dazzling premium treatments.

For the more competitive, Double Masters 2022 adds a new layer to drafting with its three  colour format and multicoloured limited archetypes, allowing players to utilise as many new  rares and mythics as they can in a single draft.

With 80 borderless cards across all rarities, Double Masters 2022’s unique lineup of  gorgeous artwork and stunning textured foils will excite collectors and make rivals envious.

Fans will also enjoy seeing iconic cards return in foil etched form, revitalising fan-favourite  Legendary Planeswalkers Wrenn and Six, Liliana, The Last Hope, and the original Eldrazi  Titans: Emrakul, the Aeons Torn, Kozilek, Butcher of Truth, and Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre.

Double Masters will be available as Draft Boosters, Draft Packs, and Collector Boosters.  For more information on Double Masters 2022, visit
https://magic.wizards.com/en/ products/double-masters-2022
.

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Ultra-Thin, Ultra-Light and Super Durable HUAWEI Mate Xs 2

Make the most out of your most loved apps and games from AppGallery

After the long wait, HUAWEI’s newest flagship foldable smartphone, Mate Xs 2 is now available nationwide at RM7,999! If you have not heard, HUAWEI treated consumers with a foldable smartphone that is slim and light but still equipped with HUAWEI flagship technology. The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2’s Smart Multi-Window capabilities help in multitasking, enabling collaboration and interaction between various applications to achieve better continuity. It also supports using two applications in parallel, which allows users to increase efficiency and operate freely.

HUAWEI takes pride in this innovative craftsmanship and flagship innovation to empower users with the flexibility and versatility to fit the modern lifestyle in today’s fast-paced world.

Unfold Unlimited Possibilities

HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 is the brand’s latest premium foldable smartphone, leveraging its ultra-flat, ultra-thin, ultra-light, and ultra-reliable capabilities. This foldable device can fit snugly into a tiny bag, pocket or can even be held in one hand as well.

The smartphone is ultra-light with only 255g and measuring only 5.4mm thick when expanded, providing users with the best in handheld use. It adopts a clean and superb outward folding design when unfolded, giving it an appealing unibody aspect. Furthermore, the ultra-light glass fibres help to minimise total weight while maintaining great strength and durability.

HUAWEI Mate Xs 2’s dual capability – of being a smartphone and a mini desktop unlocks plenty of capabilities such as transforming the smartphone into a tablet-like for a smart multi-tasking and a far better gaming and productivity experience.

When it comes to productivity, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 does just that, combining both smartphone and tablet in one unibody for smart multi-tasking and a far better gaming and productivity experience. With its various tools and smart gestures empowering better efficiency and higher productivity, compressed into a modern minimal form factor, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 earns its place as a must-have device for modern digital warriors, making it the alternative tool for working on the go, as well as entertainment like playing PUBG and watching your favourite dramas from various video streaming apps via HUAWEI AppGallery such as Viu, and iQiyi.

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HUAWEI AppGallery is full of exciting, up-to-date apps from productivity to entertainment to cater to the majority of users’ day-to-day needs. Whether you are looking for tools like Jnotes and WPS Office or defending your castle from enemies with your well-trained troops in Lord’s Mobile, the bigger screen is always better. Expand the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 to get a better view and strategising for a plan.

Not only that, users also can get their favorites apps from AppGallery such as AirAsia, Grab, Agoda, MAE by Maybank2u, Touch’n Go eWallet and more! There are also more HUAWEI native apps to further enhance the mobile experience. For instance, users can utilise Petal Search to look for information, products and nearby deals. While on-the-go entertainment continues to be prevalent, users can discover a vast catalogue of immersive content through HUAWEI Video, Music and Books.

HUAWEI’s lightest, thinnest and most durable foldable smartphone is now available starting from 24 June 2022 and it comes in two colorways: Black and White. Now is your chance to get the functional fashionable foldable smartphone at RM7,999 and enjoy exclusive HMS rewards!

Both versions are available on
HUAWEI Official Website
,
 HUAWEI Experience Stores
,
HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee
 and
HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada
. Visit the
HUAWEI Official Website
 and HUAWEI Official Facebook Page

for further information.


Unfolding Infinite Possibilities with HUAWEI Mate Xs 2

The rapid development of foldable smartphones has made having a large screen on a smaller phone possible. However, creases in the screen along the hinge are one of the major concerns that will affect user experience.

As a pioneer in the field of foldable phones, HUAWEI has been one of the players that have shown true commitment towards technology optimisation to creating a comfortable and worry-free experience for consumers. In order to minimise creases along the hinge, HUAWEI has made extensive research and development efforts on the complex hinge structure design.

In 2022, HUAWEI has taken the lead in innovation to make the ideal folding screen a reality. The latest release of HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 has achieved great breakthroughs and innovations in three aspects: thinness, flatness and reliability.

HUAWEI’s Thinnest Foldable Smartphone

Its greatest significance is that it eliminates all the issues with traditional folding screens, which are heavy, cumbersome, just like two smartphones sandwiched together. The new flagship has a similar thickness and weight of an ordinary smartphone, the drop resistance and sturdiness have been greatly improved to accommodate today’s lifestyles.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 achieve an ultra-flat foldable screen with its new generation Double-rotating Falcon Wing Hinge design. As the device folds, the movement trajectory of the hinge and the screen is precisely synchronized via a fixed-length linkage control. When folded, the hinge and the screen fit tightly and move as one to ensure a seamless fold.

When unfolded, the screen becomes as flat and smooth as a mirror, giving a seamless and flawless appearance. The new design also allows the device to be 70% flatter when unfolded compared with the previous generation.

Sturdy Build with Excellent Strength and Durability

Foldable are all-display, it is fair to be concerned about how well it performs in everyday use. HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 comes with four layers of protective coating for added protection. These layers are essential given the outward folding design of the phone, ensuring that it does not crease every time you place it on your desk or stuff it into your pocket with keys.

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The phone’s frame is a mix of fiberglass and ALU alloy, making it both flexible and sturdy. The hinged element is designed with strength in mind to be durable, given that you will be folding and unfolding the phone on a regular basis.

Thanks to the innovative high strength steel and Composite Screen structure, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 has taken great strides from the previous generation. it is 2.5 times more resistant to dropping, 2.8 times more resistant to impacts, and 1.4 times more resistant to crushing, bringing ultra-reliable foldable display to new heights. Phone durability and reliability were substantially improved to give consumers peace of mind, reducing the potential costs of screen repair.

More Immersive Experience on HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 with AppGallery

To enhance the user experience, AppGallery has launched a comprehensive developmental framework and design specifications specifically for the larger screen foldable phones. The app market also supports the “App Multiplier” feature, which allows a two-page display of the same app on the phone’s dual-screen.

For example, when using a shopping app that support the “App Multiplier” feature, you can browse two items side-by-side for better price and detail comparisons without switching from page to page.

HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 users can download their favourite apps from AppGallery. The HUAWEI official application store offers a wide range of apps such as airasia, Agoda, MAE by Maybank2u, Touch’n Go eWallet, Newswav, The Star and more for users to get the most out of their smartphone.

HUAWEI’s flattest, lightest and most durable foldable smartphone is now available for pre-order from RM7,999 until
 24 June 2022 with exclusive free gift including a HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Pro*
and
 HUAWEI Mobile Services total worth up to RM1,400*.

Consumers can learn more about the new flagship foldable smartphone on
HUAWEI Official Website
,
HUAWEI Experience Stores
 and participating HUAWEI Partner Stores such as
HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada
,
HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee
 and Sen Heng.

*Terms and Conditions apply. While stocks last.


ViewSonic First Exhibition in Malaysia Focuses More on The Corporate And Educational Segments

ViewSonic Corp., a global leader in visual solutions introduces the First ViewSonic Studio presenting the two new series of the latest 3rd Generation LED projectors, the LS500WHE and LS550WHE, as well as
ViewSonic Hybrid Ecosystem
ViewBoard Interactive display as corporate office and classroom solutions.

The majority of those working in these industries are searching for a hybrid approach that combines in-person and online learning, as the pandemic has caused significant changes in people’s lives. ViewSonic has concentrated on this cycle of products, including the projectors that perform superbly as part of a corporate meeting rooms and classrooms, in response to the rising demand for working from home and the concurrent adoption of new technologies and teaching techniques.

With the latest 3rd Generation LED projectors LS500WHE and LS550WHE to meet all of your demands. Whether you need one at home, at work, or for teachers and students who collaborate on tasks, the new LED projector is all about offering the best of the best: high brightness at 3,000 ANSI Lumens and an energy-efficient design that promises less power consumption, and a longer lifespan, and improved sustainability.

Next-3rd Gen LED Technology offers three Frees

LS500WHE delivers vividly by the 125 percent Rec.709 colour coverage. Consumers are provided with specially designed free features such as Lamp Free, Mercury Free, and Maintenance Free, which promise green and safe solutions that are completely free of harm to both the environment and individuals.

Compared to conventional lamp-based projectors, Lamp Free reduces power usage by about 50%. Lamp replacement is not necessarily due to the 30,000-hour lifetime. The LED light source is mercury-free, which reduces the disposal of dangerous compounds that are damaging to both the environment and persons. And since its lamps don’t need to be replaced, less maintenance is required over time making it Maintenance Free.

Additionally, the projectors’ anti-dustIP5X is a cutting-edge sealed optical engine that eliminates dust and maintains the highest possible image quality. The LS500WHE alsooffers a 360-degree tilt angle projection to support creative applications such as ceiling andfloor projections.

Whereas the LS550WHE is a short-throw projector with a 0.49 short-throw lens that is also ideal for a smaller space that features a horizontal and Vertical Keystone correction along with 4 corner adjustments to eliminate crooked or distorted images for a perfectly proportioned picture every time.

For Educational Technology Classroom

ViewSonic is displaying the first ViewSonic studio in Malaysia and giving the educational sectors access to the most recent ViewSonic Edtech Solutions, including the ViewSonic ViewBoard interactive display and myViewBoard visual learning software suite.

ViewBoard is also regarded as No. 1 leading brand in the interactive display industry in Malaysia up to Q1 2022 occupying 43.5% market share in Malaysia.

“We are ready to support Malaysia’s educational system change in 2022 especially after the announcement of the move to abolish the Form Three Assessment (PT3) and implement the school-based assessment (PBS). Teachers need to use their creativity to teach a variety of subjects so that students will have an enjoyable learning experience in practical way. ViewSonic EdTech Solutions offers various of tools and features to create activities in class” said Mr Chaw Foo Hong Country Manager of ViewSonic Malaysia.

The assortment planning from ViewSonic is to create an engaging learning space for your students, named as myViewBoard SCALE-UP. SCALE-UP (Student-Centered Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies) refers to learning environments that have embraced active, collaborative in a manner that alters traditional classroom processes and layouts. SCALE-UP classrooms encourage group work that focuses on the dual-goals that are tangibles and nondurables.

Referring to hands-on observations and interesting problems, respectively, these goals dictate the nature and layout of SCALE-UP classrooms in a direct and concrete manner.

ViewBoard Meets the Evolving Needs in Education Segments

What would make an amazing way to lead these industries with comprehensive solutions would be integrating not only the projectors but also the ViewBoard Interactive display and the myViewBoardSoftware Suite as a complete visual learning platform that delivers a better engagement with enriched content and advanced management to create an immersive and interactive learning space.

In response to the fast-altering educational landscape, the ViewSonic allows educators to seamlessly transition between the physical and the virtual environment, regardless of whether the students are physically, virtually, or both in the classroom.

For more information about LS500WHE SRP– RM3599-
https://www.viewsonic.com/my/products/projectors/LS500WHE

LS550WHE SRP – RM3999 (short throw) –
https://www.viewsonic.com/my/products/projectors/LS550WHE

For more information about ViewSonic Hybrid Ecosystem check here – https://
www.viewsonic.com/my/promos/mvb-education


vivo X PUBG Mobile Turbo Cup Challenge Country Finals Happening this 18 June 2022

Catch the match as teams battle out to earn the Top 4 title and win cash prizes worth up to 20,000 USD

The vivo X PUBG Mobile Turbo Cup Challenge country finals for its vivo T1 series will be streaming live on Monday, 18 June 2022 at 8PM on vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook
 Page and vivo Malaysia official
YouTube
 channel.

That there will be 16 teams from different universities in Malaysia competing for a chance to represent Malaysia at the regional championship competition. The top 4 teams from the country finals will represent Malaysia and compete with the country finals teams from Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. The total cash prizes in the prize pool are worth up to 20,000 USD.

Adding to the excitement, vivo Malaysia has kickstarted the guess and win about which team will be the Malaysian champion in the upcoming country final challenge. From now until 18 June 2022, all Malaysians are welcome to join the guess and- win contest on vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook Page and stand a chance to win a Hyper Gear Mini or vivo T1 series Limited Edition T-shirt. The lucky winner will be announced on 19 June 2022 on vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook Page.

Follow the following steps to join the guess & win contest:

Step 1:
 Like vivo Malaysia official Facebook
Page
.

Step 2:
 Comment your answer and tag 2 friend at the
comment session
.

Step 3:
 Share the official
post
.

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

*Terms and conditions apply.

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Win BIG with My OPPO Members Day’s Lucky Draw and Flash Deals Worth up to RM5998

It only costs 50 reward points for a chance to win the latest OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G on My OPPO App.
Purchase the Reno6 Series 5G with up to RM100 worth of discount and up to RM150 worth of vouchers for other smartphone’ purchases.

It’s that period of the month where OPPO is ready to pamper their members with exclusive gifts and deals!  From 16
th
 to 18
th
 June 2022, in conjunction with My OPPO Members’ Day, OPPO will be giving members exclusive discounts, free phones, vouchers and so much more!

First, there will be a Lucky Draw with prizes worth up to RM5,998 on My OPPO App! Members only have to spend 50 points for a chance to win OPPO’s latest flagship device, the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G worth RM4,999 and an OPPO Watch 46mm worth RM999. Grab your chance as the lucky draw lasts till 17
th
 July 2022!

All you have to do is:

Step 1 : Click on ‘Win BIG’ under ‘Activities’ on My OPPO App.

Step 2 : Select’ Chance to win prizes’

Step 3 : Click ‘Redeem Now’

Step 4: Click ‘OK’ to be in part of the lucky draw in exchange for 50 Reward Points

Besides that, My OPPO Members can also get free Touch n Go (TnG) Reload Pin worth RM 20 on My OPPO App by selecting ‘My OPPO Members Day Reward’ under Activities, clicking on ‘RM20 TnG Reload Pin’ and spend 2000 points to redeem! Limited quantities are available and subject to a first come first served basis.

On top of that, members can also enjoy discounts at OPPO Official Online Store including members’ all-time favourite Flash Deals! Customers who purchase the Reno6 Series 5G will not only be entitled to a discounted price, but also an extra voucher worth RM100 when you purchase the Reno6 Pro 5G, and RM50 voucher when you purchase the Reno6 5G and Reno6 Z 5G.

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That’s not all, as members who would like to purchase other OPPO products outside the promotional items can also spend 200 points to redeem up to RM150 worth of vouchers on My OPPO App by clicking on ‘Online Store Member Exclusive Discount’ under Exclusive Promotions.

For IoT products, OPPO has also offered 50% Off for the OPPO Band and RM100 Off for the OPPO Watch Free when members purchase any smartphones at OPPO Brand Stores! By only spending 200 points on My OPPO App, members can now bring home the OPPO Band (RP:RM159) and OPPO Watch Free (RP:RM449) at just RM79.50 and RM349 respectively!

Finally, to ensure an all-rounded customer experience, OPPO Service Center will also provide comprehensive after sales services where members can enjoy 20% discount on OPPO Care and enjoy free sanitizing service plus free 200 points upon check-in!

For more information about OPPO Members Day and how to redeem exclusive vouchers and discounts, kindly visit
My OPPO App
.

Terms and conditions apply.


XLD Launches xSpend In Malaysia, Allows Users to Spend Crypto Assets for Utilities

XLD Finance
, a stablecoin-based ecosystem that drives financial inclusion  through real-world financial services, has announced the launch of its xSpend platform in Malaysia today,  which allows play-to-earn users to directly spend their GameFi tokens and stablecoins to pay over 350  billers and utilities.

With xSpend finally available to the Malaysian market after making its debut in countries such as  Philippines, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, the Company also announces its newest offering, the  Solana feature which allow users to connect their Phantom wallet with saved biller details for easier and  faster transactions through the Solana network.

“With the launch of xSpend in Malaysia, we are excited to help solve a problem that crypto users in the  country encounter, which is the difficulty of spending crypto”, said Ian Estrada, Chief Executive Officer of  XLD Finance. “Hence, we are thrilled to enable users to spend cryptocurrency assets directly for real-life  necessities via a secure platform”.

To celebrate this milestone, XLD is giving away up to $2,500 (approximately RM 10,920) worth of prizes  in its introductory promos for first-time Malaysian xSpend users and all Solana wallet holders.

Users can transact with USD Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), DAI, Axie Infinity Shards(AXS), Smooth Love  Potion (SLP), Binance Coin (BNB), MATIC, YGG Token, Terra USD (UST), Pegaxy Stone (PGX), Vigorous (VIS),  and Cyblock Battery Token (CBT) with a variety of utilities and mobile networks in Malaysia.

Some notable billers in Malaysia include Astro, Indah Water Konsortium, Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn  Bhd (Syabas), Telecom, and Majlis Amanah Rakyat as well as telecommunications companies such as  Maxis, Digi, Celcom and U Mobile, and others.

Visit
https://xspend.finance
 for more information and the full list of billers.

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82% of Malaysian Organizations Concerned about Growing Attack Surface

Build cyber-resilience through Trend Micro’s unified cybersecurity platform

Trend Micro Incorporated
, the leader in cloud security, announced the findings of its latest
Global Risk Study 2022
, which revealed that 82% of organizations in Malaysia are concerned about their growing attack surface. In light of this, Trend Micro introduced Trend Micro One – a unified cybersecurity platform aimed to enhance security capabilities of businesses today for the future.

According to the study’s findings from over 6,000 IT and business decision makers across 29 countries, organisations struggle to define and secure an expanding cyber-attack surface, hampering risk management efforts.

In Malaysia, the study revealed that:

40% admitted the digital attack surface is “spiralling out of control”, with only 51% able to fully define its extent
71% had blind spots that hamper security, with cloud environments cited as the most opaque
On average, organizations surveyed have just 59% visibility of attack surface
75% claimed that being an international enterprise that spans multiple jurisdictions makes managing the attack surface harder

To read a full copy of the report, please visit:
https://www.trendmicro.com/explore/trend_global_risk_research_2

“IT modernization over the past two years was a necessary response to the ravages of the pandemic, but in many cases, it unwittingly expanded the digital attack surface, giving threat actors more opportunities to compromise key assets,” said Goh Chee Hoh, Managing Director, Malaysia and Nascent Countries, at Trend Micro. “A unified, platform-based approach is the best way to minimize visibility gaps, enhance risk assessments, and improve protection across these complex, distributed IT environments.”

To help manage the overall cyber risk across local enterprises, Trend Micro announced the launch of Trend Micro One, a new unified cybersecurity and attack surface management platform. The launch is a major step towards consolidating a multitude of security products and features in a single platform, enabling customers to better understand, communicate, and mitigate cyber risks.

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Trend Micro’s unified security platform enables organizations to prepare for, withstand, and rapidly recover from threats, with a more empowered security team. The cloud-based solution delivers a continuous lifecycle of complete risk and threat assessment with attack discovery, cyber risk analysis, and threat mitigation and response. Furthermore, expert services such as Managed Extended Detection & Response (XDR) promises better visibility, 24×7 monitoring, and enhanced threat detection and response.

Nilesh Jain, Vice President, Southeast Asia and India, at Trend Micro, shares, “Trend Micro’s platform approach is the product of 30 years of experience and innovation in cybersecurity. We have always been committed to delivering innovative solutions that augment security teams, and that is exactly what we seek to achieve with Trend Micro One – a platform developed by cybersecurity professionals for cybersecurity professionals, so organizations can be their most resilient.

By providing cutting-edge technology to help businesses discover the ever-changing attack surface, assess, and prioritize the most pressing risks and vulnerabilities, and subsequently mitigate them, business leaders in Malaysia can focus on driving their business forward, without worrying about security. This is what it means to be truly resilient.”

Further expanding its services and offerings, Trend Micro formalized a partnership with its Vision One SOC-as-Service Partner, LifeTech Group to deliver dedicated end-to-end support for businesses in Malaysia. This partnership draws both companies’ security expertise to identify organizations’ pain points, develop robust strategy for enhanced cyber resilience, and support overloaded security teams to prioritize, manage and respond to threats to minimize exposure and mitigate threats ahead.

The goal is to ensure that security teams maximize their potential with Trend Micro One.
Trend Micro One unified cybersecurity platform is available now.

To see how it works and find out more, please visit:
https://www.trendmicro.com/en_my/business/products/one-platform.html


Maximize Your Time at Work: A Day in the Life of a Galaxy S22 User

The Galaxy S22 series has received rave reviews from Galaxy fans for its cutting-edge features that have set the standard for phones when it comes to getting work done.

From the moment you wake up to the moment you clock out, how can you use the Galaxy S22 series to make the most of your workday? With convenient features such as digital car keys, enhanced notetaking and more, check out the user guide below to follow a productive day in the life of a Galaxy user.

[7:00 a.m.] Dress To Impress With Sleek and Durable Technology

Apart from when we’re asleep, our smartphones rarely leave our hands throughout the day. Smartphones are, decidedly, a fashion statement for our daily life. The Galaxy S22+ features rounded edges and a sleek, Contour-Cut design that seamlessly blends the body, frame and rear camera. The Galaxy S22+ is available in various colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green and Pink Gold. The device is the perfect go-to accessory for stylish consumers who want a refined look.

Adding to its sophisticated design, the S22 is also very durable — a big plus if you often drop your smartphone. For the first time in the Galaxy S22 series, a polished, protective Armor Aluminum frame surrounds each phone. The S22 is also the first Samsung smartphone fitted with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both the front and back panels, providing even more durability, scratch resistance and protection.

[10:00 a.m.] Take and Share Notes in an Instant With the S Pen

When you’re taking part in a productive morning meeting, it can often be fast-paced. Rather than panic, you can easily jot down notes and keep up with the conversation using your S Pen. The Galaxy S22 Ultra supports a built-in stylus, which provides a notetaking experience that is as easy and convenient as writing on a page. Even when the smartphone screen is locked, you can simply take out the S Pen to open Screen Off Memo.

Even if your morning meeting is running over, there’s still plenty of space on your device to take notes. When you tap on the arrow button in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, the memo smoothly turns to the next page as if you’re turning the page of a book. Once you’re finished, simply save the entire note in the Samsung Notes application. The app also allows for easy, instant sharing with coworkers who could not attend the meeting.

With the S Pen and the Samsung Notes application in hand, you can rest easy knowing that you can annotate any document, even if you don’t have a hard copy. By opening up a file in the Samsung Notes application in advance, you can still take notes while still staying present and making sure your voice is heard.

[12:30 p.m.] Capture Mouthwatering Photos of Your Lunch

Lunch break is an employee’s time to recharge, so enjoy your break by ditching your desk and visiting well-known restaurants and coffee shops. Thanks to the enhanced camera AI technology of the Galaxy S22 series, you can capture every moment during your off time more clearly. Using just your S22 device, you can snap pictures that will leave all your friends and followers hungry.

[2:00 pm] Pick and Choose What Inspires You With Smart Select

While browsing the internet, one often comes across the perfect piece of content to inspire one’s work. Using the S Pen, you can easily select, clip and grab whatever piques your interest, whether it’s a photo or a quote. The Smart Select feature allows you to draw a shape anywhere on the screen, and your phone will capture only that defined selection. You can save your screenshot as an image or paste it right away on the Samsung Notes application. Whatever the size or shape of the content, you can position it perfectly on a page in your notes, even if it’s already filled with text.

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[3:00 p.m.] Work in Any Lighting With Screens That Adjust to You

Whether you’re working indoors or outdoors, you can make sure your screen is always easy to read with the Galaxy S22 series’ Adaptive Brightness feature. As soon as your device turns on, your screen automatically adjusts to match the lighting of a room. You can enjoy a clear, bright screen anywhere with no need for adjustment, no matter if you’re reading documents in a dimly lit conference room or checking your email in direct sunlight.

 [5:30 p.m.] Turn Your Smartphone Into a Pocket Scanner for Easy Sharing

When we receive urgent requests for documents, it’s often easier to snap a picture instead of going through the hassle of using a scanner. But when you’re trying to take that perfect shot of the paper on your desk, it can be tricky to avoid casting a shadow on the document, no matter how you position your smartphone. The Object eraser in the Galaxy S22 series is there to help you out.

The Object eraser not only erases objects in the background, but it can also erase the shadow cast on the subject. Without using a separate editing program, the AI automatically analyzes the photo to detect and remove unnecessary items. Even an unwanted glare or reflection can be edited out with just a tap of the Erase reflections button.

[7:00 pm] Capture Picture-Perfect Photos on Your Way Home With Nightography

The Galaxy S22 series is most known for its impressive camera quality. With a larger image sensor than ever before, the camera captures images in bright, detailed colors, even after sunset. The advanced AI technology and the Super Clear Lens help you take natural and smooth-looking photos at night without any camera glare or reflections. If you’re in the mood to appreciate the scenery on your way home from work, the improved Galaxy S22 camera will help you own the night, even in the dark.

For users who want total control over their photos, the improved S22 camera also comes equipped with features that any aspiring photographer can enjoy. Just like professional cameras, S22 users can adjust the ISO, shutter speed, white balance and more in the Expert RAW application. Users can make adjustments according to each lens type, from Ultra Wide to Super Telephoto, all in a single application. The app allows users to save files in both JPG and DNG formats, enabling users to edit high-quality photos down to the smallest detail.

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

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

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


This Gifted Artist Relies on Her Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra as Her Creative Companion

Artistic techniques and the craft of storytelling take time to hone, so for renowned comic artist
Yen Ee (Fishball)
, having her Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has helped her extend her creative productivity and bring her comic to life. Her experience using the tablet is an example for aspiring digital artists who are looking for the perfect device, so they can start their journey to craft and illustrate their stories with ease.

Measuring at 14.6 inches, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s expansive size offers her an aspect ratio of 16:10, giving her a large canvas to work on without constraint. The Super AMOLED display brings vibrant colours and details to life and offers excellent contrast to display her artwork. Each detail is easily highlighted to enhance the overall effect of her design.

Crucial for all artists is her brush, and for this she has the S Pen, which comes in the box alongside a Book Cover Keyboard, for her to use on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. The S Pen has a latency that has been reduced by 30% in supported apps, so she can experience a closer to pen-on-paper feel that gives her an almost real-life effect of sketching and drawing. Once she’s completed her designs and sketches, she can simply snap back the S Pen to the back of her tablet, so it’s nearby whenever inspiration strikes.

The Clip Studio Paint app, available on her Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra gives Yen Ee her very own personal art studio. The app gives her the option of over 50,000 ready-to-use pens and brushes so she can explore different strokes. She can also extend her creative productivity by using her Galaxy smartphone as a palette, where she can select colours from her smartphone using her S Pen and use this on the tab.

She can also customise tools and choose brush options, and select vivid real-world colours from pictures she has taken on the synced phone. This gives her the creative freedom to seek inspiration from her surroundings.

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To view Yen Ee craft her next master piece with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, watch below:

For more details on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, see:
https://www.samsung.com/my/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-wifi-graphite-256gb-sm-x900nzajxme/


ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Latest Cetra True Wireless Pro at ROG Phone 6 Event

Impressive lineup spearheaded by Cetra True Wireless Pro with wired/wireless dual-mode connectivity, ESS Quad DAC and AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, plus Cetra True Wireless, Delta S Wireless, and Delta S Core

KEY POINTS

ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro is the world’s first true wireless headphones with dual wired and wireless modes, featuring an ESS Quad DAC and AI Noise-Canceling Microphone
ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro and Cetra True Wireless gaming headphones deliver low-latency audio for greater synchronization
ROG Delta S Wireless is the first ROG 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth
®
gaming headset, and the lightweight Delta S Core offers detailed, true-to-life audio

ASUS

Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced an impressive lineup of headphones, including the ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro, the world’s first wired/wireless dual-mode true wireless headphones, featuring an ESS Quad DAC and AI Noise-Canceling Microphone to deliver exceptional in-game audio and communication. For users who do not need a wired connection and the advanced functions offered in the top-end Pro model, the Cetra True Wireless model delivers low-latency gaming audio.

The Delta S Wireless, the first ROG dual-mode wireless gaming headset, features 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth
®
 connectivity and hidden AI Beamforming Microphones with AI Noise Cancelation for clear voice communication. The Delta series also includes the Delta S Core, a lightweight 270-gram wired gaming headset designed for extreme comfort.

Cetra True Wireless Pro and Cetra True Wireless

The Cetra True Wireless Pro features dual-mode connectivity via Bluetooth
®
 and wired USB-C
®
. A recipient of the iF Design and CES awards, the Cetra True Wireless Pro is the world’s first wired/wireless dual-mode true wireless headphones that features an ESS Quad DAC and AI Noise-Canceling Microphone to provide listeners with exceptional audio and crystal-clear communication.

Built-in Qualcomm
®
 Snapdragon Sound
™
 technology delivers a low-latency connection and premium quality 24-bit, 96 kHz music streams. The Cetra True Wireless Pro features a Gaming mode that enables ultralow-latency 45 ms performance when games are launched on ROG Phone 6. In addition, this headphone includes multiple Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) modes that cancel out general background noise, with additional enhanced modes filtering out a wider range of background and wind noises for unparalleled audio immersion.

Connecting the bundled USB-C cable with in-line audio optimizer automatically enables wired mode. The innovative in-line audio optimizer features a hi-fi-grade ESS 9280 DAC
TM
, which provides lossless audio processing for rich, detailed spatial sound, along with an impressive 130 dB signal-to-noise ratio, allowing listeners to pinpoint the origin of enemy footsteps or gunfire.

Additionally, the integrated AI Noise-Canceling Microphone reduces over 500 million types of background noise up to 95% while preserving vocal harmonics for crystal-clear in-game voice communication.

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All these features make the Cetra True Wireless Pro an all-in-one solution that delivers premium sound, high quality communication, lag-free gaming and wireless freedom.

The series includes Cetra True Wireless, which features a Gaming mode to provide users with low-latency wireless audio that offers greater synchronization with onscreen visuals, making it ideal for competitive gaming. The Cetra True Wireless also includes Hybrid ANC technology that detects and filters noise coming from inside and outside the earbuds for greater audio immersion.

Delta S Wireless and Delta S Core

The Delta S Wireless is the first-ever dual-mode wireless ROG gaming headset. The Delta S Wireless features low-latency 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth modes for incredible listening experiences on consoles, PCs and mobile devices. 2.4 GHz takes advantage of built-in antennas for almost-instantaneous signal transmission at a range of up to 25 meters. Similarly, Bluetooth mode provides a low-latency connection to ensure seamless audio.

The headset’s concealed AI Beamforming Microphones with AI Noise Cancelation create an acoustic zone that targets a 40° area in front of the user’s mouth for impeccable voice pick-up. The microphones also reduce up to 95% of background noises for clear communication. The concealed microphones with the above technology enable a clearer and more natural representation of the human voice with minimal distortion, allowing the Delta S Wireless to deliver high-quality voice communication paired with comfort and style, making it ideal for gaming and streaming.

Exclusive 50 mm ASUS Essence drivers in each ear cup allow for more detailed true-to-life audio. The drivers are also tilted 12° degrees for better sound performance. In addition, a special airtight chamber design delivers more stable, richer sound. To top it all off, ROG Hyper-Grounding technology uses a multi-layer printed circuit board and a special layout to prevent electromagnetic interference to deliver purer, noise-free audio.

The Delta S series also includes the lightweight wired gaming headset, Delta S Core. It weighs just 270 grams and features ergonomic D-shaped ear cups that closely match the shape of human ears to reduce unnecessary contact areas by up to 20% for a more comfortable fit. It features 50 mm ASUS Essence drivers and airtight chambers for immersive sound and includes virtual 7.1 surround sound supported by Windows Sonic.

The Delta S Core provides clear in-game voice communication thanks to a Discord- and TeamSpeak-certified boom microphone. This headset features a 3.5 mm connector, making it compatible with PCs, Macs, mobile devices and consoles such as PlayStation
®
, Nintendo Switch™, and Xbox.

Availability & Pricing

Model
Pricing
ROG Cetra True Wireless
RM 515
ROG Delta S Wireless
RM 899
ROG Delta S Core
RM 388

Specifications

ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro
ROG Cetra True Wireless
– Bluetooth
®
 and wired USB-C
®
 connection
– Qualcomm
®
 Snapdragon Sound™ technology
– In-line audio optimizer with integrated hi-res ESS 9280 DAC and AI Noise-Canceling Microphone
– Multiple Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) modes
– Ergonomic ear tips with unique inner-tube design
– IPX4 splash-proof water resistance
– Low-latency wireless audio
– Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) Extensive 27-hour battery life with quick-charge technology.
– Wireless charging
– Simple quick-touch controls
– IPX4 splash-proof water resistance.
ROG Delta S Wireless
ROG Delta S Core
– Wireless 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth
®
 connections
– Exclusive 50 mm ASUS Essence drivers and airtight chamber design
– AI Beamforming Microphones with AI Noise Cancelation Up to 25-hour of battery life with quick-charge technology
– Two types of Ergonomic D-shaped ear cushions
– Extensive compatibility includes PCs, Macs, PlayStation
®
 5, Nintendo Switch™ and mobile devices
– Exclusive 50 mm ASUS Essence drivers and airtight chamber design
– Virtual 7.1 surround sound
– Discord- and TeamSpeak-certified boom microphone
– Lightweight 270-gram design with ergonomic D-shaped ear cushions
– 3.5 mm connector for compatibility with PCs, Macs, PlayStation
®
, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox and mobile devices

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


ASUS Announces July Availability of ProArt Display OLED PA32DC

The world’s first OLED reference monitor with automatic calibration to empower content creators is set to go on sale in Q3

KEY POINTS

Amazing OLED experiences:
 RGB-stripe panel, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit color, Delta E<1 accuracy, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 0.1 ms response time
Intuitive and intelligent calibration:
 Motorized flip colorimeter, ASUS ProArt calibration software and compatibility with major calibrators
Create in ultra-vivid HDR:
 HDR10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) support for unmatched levels of brightness, contrast and colors
Streamlined, efficient workflows:
 USB-C
®
, DisplayPort
™
1.4 and 3 x HDMI
®
 2.0 ports, USB hub, two stand options, rotatable screen, monitor hood, metal handle
Free Adobe subscription:
 Purchases in some regions include a free three-month subscription to Adobe
®
 Creative Cloud
®

ASUS today announced that ProArt Display OLED PA32DC will be available on shelves by July 2022.

ProArt Display OLED PA32DC is the world’s first OLED reference monitor with automatic calibration. It features a built-in motorized flip colorimeter to ensure professional-grade color accuracy. This glorious 31.5-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) HDR reference monitor offers a cutting-edge OLED panel with pure RGB stripes and 99% DCI-P3 coverage to deliver highly accurate colors that bring out the finest details in every creation. PA32DC has a multi-award-winning design, earning accolades that include a 2022 Red Dot Award and a 2021 Japan Good Design Award.

Multiple HDR format support provides creators with the ideal platform for working with fast-moving HDR content. For comfort and convenience, PA32DC includes a pair of monitor feet and a stand to cater to any viewing position or work setup.

With ASUS Auto Calibration, ASUS ProArt calibration software, and both Calman and Light Illusion ColourSpace CMS professional hardware-calibration software, professional-grade color accuracy is assured ― and PA32DC is factory pre-calibrated to guarantee industry-leading color accuracy of Delta E<1.

It also offers VESA DisplayHDR
™
 400 True Black certification and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio to ensure the deepest blacks and brightest whites, enabling PA32DC to accurately display the most minute details in shadows and bright highlights for incredibly realistic visuals. A superfast 0.1 ms response time ensures blur-free video or animated content.

Amazing OLED experiences

ProArt Display OLED PA32DC incorporates OLED technology to achieve ultra-precise control and extreme contrast, by making each individual pixel its own light source. The new display features a pure RGB-stripe OLED panel with billions of self-illuminating pixels that can be individually activated to reproduce truly lifelike imagery with deep blacks and enhanced color contrast for high-luminance images. These characteristics make PA32DC a natural fit for HDR content mastering.

PA32DC delivers exceptionally detailed and realistic visuals that exceed industry color-reproduction standards, with a studio-grade 99% DCI-P3 color gamut. This means that the colors reproduced on the display are richer and more vivid, so it’s ideal for color-intensive projects but also enhances any kind of content. It also features true 10-bit color depth to display more than 1.07 billion colors.

Designers, producers and color-solution companies deal with color-critical decisions and communications each day. ProArt displays are factory pre-calibrated to guarantee industry-leading color accuracy, offering color accuracy with a Delta E<1 color difference value ― and PA32DC is no exception. It undergoes stringent and meticulous testing to ensure smoother color gradation, and each grayscale level is carefully measured and set to comply with the DICOM standard for medical use.

PA32DC reproduces black hues perfectly. Since each OLED pixel uses self-generated illumination, it simply turns off to display the deepest possible black shade for extremely crisp and clear images, even in the darkest scenes. As well, VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio ensure the deepest blacks and brightest whites, enabling PA32DC to accurately display the most minute details in shadows and bright highlights for incredibly realistic visuals.

All this is backed by a superfast response time of just 0.1 ms, ensuring, blur-free video or animated content.

Intuitive and intelligent calibration

To maintain professional-level accuracy over the long term, ProArt Display OLED PA32DC benefits from a built-in motorized flip colorimeter that moves into place when required, even when the display hood is mounted. This feature makes it easy to calibrate the display, as needed.

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PA32DC can also be calibrated and the look-up table subsequently rewritten via the ASUS ProArt calibration software that offers color tuning accuracy and uniformity compensation. It writes and saves color parameter profiles on the PA32DC’s internal scaler IC chip, instead of on the PC, allowing users to connect it to devices with different operating systems or applications without needing to adjust settings. The saved profiles can be easily activated via the hotkey on the monitor.

The built-in colorimeter also works seamlessly with Calman and Light Illusion ColourSpace CMS professional hardware-calibration software.

Uniform brightness setting

OLED displays feature an Auto Brightness Limiter (ABL) to maximize power use. When displaying a white (or bright) image in a particular window, the display automatically dims the image as the window size increases.

The optional Uniform Brightness function in the OSD menu is particularly useful when switching between, or changing the size of windows with vastly different contrast levels as it keeps brightness levels consistent for comfortable viewing and more accurate colors, even after hours of use.

Create in ultra-vivid HDR

PA32DC supports multiple HDR formats, including HDR10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) for unmatched levels of brightness, contrast and colors.

Several HDR10 curves are also supported, including the PQ hard clip curve, PQ Optimized and PQ Basic — all to suit the specific needs of content creators and ensure compatibility with existing video streaming services and a growing list of HDR-enabled games.

PA32DC’s support for HLG support means it’s ready for professional use in the TV industry, allowing users to view and create material for broadcast and satellite TV platforms such as BBC iPlayer, Japan NHK TV, and DirecTV.

PA32DC also features an HDR Preview feature for a better editing experience. This enables a direct camera-to-monitor connection to view captured HDR content with its full tonal range. It also works with video-editing software, enabling creators to view their final output for a more streamlined editing process.

Streamlined, efficient workflows

PA32DC offers a full-function USB-C
®
, DisplayPort
™
 1.4 and three HDMI
®
 2.0 ports for compatibility with current and future displays and peripherals. It also features an earphone jack and can function as a USB hub, so it’s ready to fit right in to existing setups and workflows.

It’s also easy to deploy PA32DC in any scenario, with a pair of monitor feet and a stand that allow users to find the optimal working or viewing position when working on location. The bundled ergonomic stand offers tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments. Being able to pivot the screen 90° clockwise or anticlockwise to portrait orientation comes in handy when working with long documents, coding or browsing websites. In addition, bundled clips make it easy to manage cables to keep desks and work areas tidy, while the sturdy and elegant metal handle means PA32DC can be conveniently carried to anywhere it’s needed.

PA32DC is designed to be used in diverse settings and environments, and it includes a wraparound hood to reduce on-screen reflections from nearby light sources. This enables users to work with confidence when inside the studio or out on location. The auto-calibration works even with the monitor hood mounted.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription

Adobe
®
 products are central to creative work in many industries. ASUS has partnered with Adobe to empower creative workflows with the renowned Creative Cloud
®
 suite of apps and services. Every purchase of a ProArt Display OLED PA32DC in selected regions includes a free three-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud (worth up to $238.47). This gives creators access to over 20 apps, including Photoshop
®
, Premiere
®
 Pro and After Effects
®
, along with 100 GB of cloud storage.

The Creative Cloud subscription can be applied to a new or existing account and can be redeemed via the registration site. The redemption period ends November 15, 2022. For full details, visit
https://www.asus.com/content/asus-offers-adobe-creative-cloud
.


ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ Monitor Review – It’s Certainly a TUF One to Beat

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ Monitor

RM1,688.00

8.8

Price

8.0/10

Build quality

9.0/10

Ease of use

9.0/10

Display

9.0/10

Performance

9.0/10

				Pros

High frame rate

Good viewing angle

Landscape or portrait mode

Small bezels

				Cons

High frame rate only with DisplayPort

Buy from Lazada

Buy from Shopee

Having to review a gaming monitor is somewhat an honour for me because I love gaming and secondly I hardly get to review a gaming monitor. Now all thanks to ASUS, I get to review what I think is an awesome gaming monitor. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ Monitor is something worth looking at especially with its high refresh rate up to 165Hz for that extra smooth game play.

To be honest, I don’t have a high-end gaming setup. My home PC just has enough power to run relatively older 3D shooter games such as Quake Champions. I have been playing the Quake series since the late 90s so yeah, I’m from that era. Nevertheless, I have always enjoyed the game even until today.

So this review will be my own personal view of the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor and what I think of it from a layman point of view. I don’t usually like to give out the technical details because some “normal” users want to know how good it is and will-it-be-worth-my-money, kind of information. And from my own personal review, I will tell everything based on my experience while using the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor.

Key Features and Design

Now, the main key features of the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ is the high refresh rate that goes up to 165Hz. It has also been certified as G-SYNC Compatible, delivering a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default. That means it can switch between 60Hz and 165Hz depending on the rendering situation.

It also comes with HDR10 high dynamic range for colour reproduction and brightness levels that exceed the capabilities of normal monitors. And I like the stand the most. I can set it up as a standard landscape view or turn vertically for a portrait view. Many other monitors can do this but I’m just saying that the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ can also do this. Get it? But I don’t use the portrait orientation because I have no use for it unless I’m monitoring a chat-box in FB Gaming or Twitch while I’m streaming.

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor comes with a 2560×1440 max resolution on a HDR IPS display. As indicated in the model name, it is a 27” display monitor that is large enough for some good gaming sessions. And for the first time in any gaming monitor, Motion Blur Reduction and Adaptive-sync can be enabled at the same time. This new technology is called ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC). ELMB SYNC works with G-SYNC Compatible, allowing gamers to enjoy sharp, high speed frames, all the time.

As for the design, I like the look of the base that is holding the monitor up. The overall design feels futuristic with a nice black frame with red lining design around the monitor. One look, you can tell that it is an ASUS monitor. And it has slim bezels along the sides to maximise the viewing angle. The whole monitor can easily be raised up and down with a gentle nudge, adjusting the height to suit your comfort level.

Turning the monitor 90 degrees for portrait mode is just as easy. Simply lift the monitor to its maximum height and turn it either way (clockwise or counter-clockwise) to orient it in portrait mode. I find that this can be done easier than the
ASUS ProArt display
 that I reviewed last year. That is also a very good ASUS monitor but it is focused more on creative work rather than gaming.

Another feature that was mentioned earlier is the extreme low motion blur sync (ELMB Sync). With ELMB SYNC, you can enable ELMB (low-motion-blur technology) and G-SYNC Compatible at the same time, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp visuals and high frame rates while gaming. I have noticed this before on another monitor where ghostings and blur usually occur during fast in-game movements. While it still looks good, I tend to get dizzy after a while.

With the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor however, the movements are smoother and lifelike. Now I get dizzy because it is too clear and smooth. But it is very enjoyable nonetheless. Faraway enemies can be seen much clearer. So I guess the ELMB SYNC and G-SYNC features work nicely, for me at least.

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If you have a higher end gaming machine with a more powerful CPU x GPU, you will appreciate the in-game enhancements done with the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor. There are a few enhancements you can get such as Shadow Boost, Gameplus, Game Visual, Flicker-Free Technology and Ultra Low Blue Light Technology. With all that being said, now I do wish I have a high-end machine so that I can experience the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor’s full potential for gaming.

Around the back, there are two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort. The two HDMI ports have a maximum of 144Hz refresh rate and since this monitor can go up to 165Hz refresh rate, you will need to use the DisplayPort to take full advantage of the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor. Alas, I don’t have a DisplayPort compatible PC. So I have to rely on the HDMI connection only.

User Experience and Performance

I only get to play less than 2 hours a day during my two weeks with the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor. And the game I play that I consider is playable on my machine is Quake Champions. It’s good on my normal monitor but it’s way better on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor.

Colours are vibrant while the black (dark) areas are really dark, but not as good as an OLED display. It does look like a little washed out black but it’s more black than my normal monitor. Since I set it to its full resolution of 2560×1440, the rendered graphics looked crispy and super vibrant.

Screen refresh rate is good at 144Hz. If it’s smooth at this rate, I do wonder how it will look like on a 165Hz enabled machine. I bet it will look even better. Again, I do wish I had a better machine made especially for gaming so that I can take full advantage of the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor. Oh well, soon I hope.

Gaming aside, I literally use the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor for everything that I do while testing it. I love the minimal bezels around the sides and the ease of adjusting the height of the monitor when I need to. I did however, take advantage of the large display and high resolution to work on some graphic designs on Photoshop and Illustrator. Most important aspect that I need is the colour accuracy. Comparing it to my normal monitor, the one on ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor produces a darker contrast on the colours, making it look slightly dimmer in certain areas.

I guess this is because the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor is more of a gaming monitor rather than a creative monitor. I don’t mind it one bit as long as the colour is close to what I intended it to be. While it is vibrant, it just may look a little dimmer than usual.

However, there is no doubt that the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor can be your next monitor purchase. Why? Because you will get a huge bang for your buck. With high frame rate and great high dynamic range with motion blur reduction features, you will be glad that you made the purchase. Sure, the colours are dimmer when you’re doing a little graphic work but you can always bump up the brightness level to your heart’s desire. Needless to say, there is always something for everyone.

Conclusion

As I said earlier, I will only review based on my own personal experience with the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor. There is nothing technical about it because I want to give a simple layman term review for those who don’t actually know any technical stuff. So by keeping it as simple as possible but explaining the whole experience of using it, it may be suitable for beginners who want to look for a new gaming monitor.

With that being said, I think the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ is one heck of a good gaming monitor. It lacks the punchy brightness for creative work but it delivers a sharp and vibrant image for gaming. The smoothness of the 144Hz display is good, but I’m sure if you manage to utilise the 165Hz, it would be better.

Will I recommend the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ monitor if you’re into gaming? That’s a definite yes! It is one of those monitors that ticks every gaming box for high frame rates, adaptive sync, motion blur reduction and many others.

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ is now available for purchase at ASUS’s official
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 page. Retail price is
RM1,688.00


Attractive Rewards Are Waiting for You During My OPPO Member’s Day

My OPPO Member’s Day is back! Pamper yourself with a little shopping spree with exclusive discounts, vouchers, and deals from this 16th to 18th July 2022.

For this month’s My OPPO Member’s Day, members will be able to redeem a Baskin Robbins voucher with 200 points in the My OPPO App and visit any Baskin Robbins outlets to enjoy a Single Junior Scoop for just RM1 only!

All you have to do is:

Step 1: Click on ‘Member’s Day Reward’ under ‘Activities’ on the My OPPO App.
Step 2: Select ‘RM1 for Baskin Robbins Single Junior Scoop’
Step 3: Click ‘Redeem Now’ and spend 200 points to redeem

For IoT products, OPPO is offering RM60 Off for the OPPO Band at OPPO Brand Stores. By only spending 200 points on the My OPPO App, members can now bring home the OPPO Band at RM99 (RP:RM159).

To help members better protect their devices, OPPO is also giving out 20% off when members purchase the OPPO Care Protection Plan. On top of that, OPPO Service Center will also provide comprehensive after sales services where members are entitled for a free sanitizing service to help take good care of their devices.

The deals don’t end there either, OPPO is partnering with Atome to enhance the shopping experience for all shoppers. Whether you are a My OPPO App member or a non-member, you can now use the Atome App to avail yourself of special discount vouchers!

Shoppers are entitled to RM25 off with a minimum purchase of RM600 when they purchase any OPPO products. Alternatively, get RM50 off with a minimum purchase of RM2000.

Follow these simple steps below to redeem vouchers:

Step 1: QR Scan at physical OPPO Brand Stores
Step 2: Select the voucher you wish to apply and click ‘Confirm’
Step 3: Confirm the final price and details before clicking ‘Pay’

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If you are not a member yet, sign, and download the My OPPO App by clicking
here
. To learn more about how to redeem exclusive vouchers and discounts, kindly visit
https://www.oppo.com/my/store/contents/event/MyOPPOMembersDay-July2022/tnc/
.

*Terms and conditions apply, based on first-come, first-serve basis.


Authentic Sound and Colors with OPPO Pad Air

Dolby Atmos Quad-speaker symmetrical stereo ensures a true 3D surround sound experience.
The 10.36-inch 2K 1 billion-color display with TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification offers excellent video-watching experience.

Introducing an entirely new way to work, study and play, Pad Air is OPPO’s first tablet with a range of features that offer versatility to users, enriching their lives. Its comprehensive performance comes from Dolby Atmos Quad-speakers, an ultra-large 2K screen yet extreme lightweight body and multiple ColorOS features that makes multitasking easier.

To provide users with a better surround sound experience, the device comes with four Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers that ensure better sound clarity. This allows users to enjoy a 3D sound experience when they play sound sources that use Dolby sound effects or Dolby Atmos. Thus, users will not only get to dive into music, but also able to enjoy a surreal gaming experience.

For true and brilliant colors, the device is equipped with a large 10.36-inch 2K screen that supports 1 billion colors. The display not only delivers smooth color transition and HD+ quality, its’ 120Hz touch sampling rate also ensures minimal lag. To reduce eye fatigue, the display is also TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue light eye protection.

That’s not all, Pad Air also comes with multiple features that come in handy when it comes to work – perfect for multitaskers. The Multi-Screen Connect feature facilitates smart interaction between devices across different creative scenarios by allowing users to connect to nearby devices quickly and effortlessly.

OPPO Pad Air is launching together with OPPO Reno8 Series 5G on 21
st
 July 2022. For more information about the device and its imminent appearance, kindly visit:
https://www.oppo.com/my/events/reno8-pro-5g-launch/

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