6 Pro User Tips for Galaxy Buds2 Pro to UpYour Sound Game

You’ll enjoy your Galaxy Buds2 Pro even more if you know how to fully use and customise them to suit your needs. Here’s how to get the most out of Samsung’s premium wireless earbuds:

Pro Tip 1:

Immerse in the same music at the same time with friends without pairing

Did you know you can listen to your favourite songs with friends at the same time, without having to pair and un-pair Bluetooth devices? With Buds Together, your friends can connect their Galaxy devices to the Galaxy Buds or Bluetooth speakers and vibe out to the same songs together instantly!

Pro Tip 2:

Track your buds if you have misplaced them via the SmartThings app

With the SmartThings Find feature, you can conveniently locate your Galaxy Buds2 Pro, whether in or out of the case. SmartThings Find can also detect if your buds are missing and send you a notification if they get left behind.

Pro Tip 3:

Seamlessly connect your Galaxy Buds2 pro with other Samsung devices

Say you’re watching a movie on your Galaxy Tab through your Galaxy Buds2 Pro. If you get a call on your phone, you won’t have to toggle your audio source between your buds to your mobile audio or Galaxy Tab because Auto Switch

does it for you automatically! Your Galaxy Buds2 Pro will immediately switch its connection to your phone so you can answer, and back to your Galaxy Tab once you hang up, reconnecting to your movie. How convenient!

Pro Tip 4:

Feel like you’re actually there with 360 Audio Recording

Listen to high-fidelity audio with a theater-like sound with the buds’ Complete Surround Sound with 360 Audio. Experience the ultimate cinematic sound stage that moves with you thanks to improved head tracking response with motion prediction, so you’ll feel like you are right there inside the movie or rocking out on the concert stage.

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Pro Tip 4:

Rely on your own personal posture monitor

Studies have shown that heavy smartphone users may experience considerable stress on the cervical spine causing neck and muscle pain. Buds2 Pro also cares for your health with the Neck Stretch Reminder to bring you back to the correct posture. It alerts you on the smartphone if you maintain bad posture for more than 10 minutes and suggests light stretches to relieve aches.

Pro Tip 5:

Never miss another message with voice notification

When your phone is being charged or you’re simply not in front of it while a text comes in, the Buds2 Pro will automatically read aloud your notifications when you’re wearing them. That way, you won’t miss a message or take too long before you text back.

Pro Tip 6:

Tap your commands without touching your phone

Buttons and screen commands are a thing of the past with the Buds2 Pro’s tap controls. With just a tap, you can play music, skip songs, answer calls from a connected phone, and much more. You can also customise the touch commands for adjusting the volume, using voice commands, and enabling Ambient sound. And on the Buds2 Pro only, you can even launch Spotify!


Code-Create Introduces AiDA by AiDLab, The World’s First Fashion AI Platform

Featuring key component Mixi, a style search engine which identifies 2,300 Pantone colours and activates automatic tagging with over 230 fashion attributes

Code-Create, the spinoff of the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab), introduced AiDA, the world’s first fashion AI platform for limitless design inspirations at Fashion X AI: 2022-2023 International Salon on December 19, 2022. International brands and designers debuting their first fashion AI collections with AiDA included Besfxxk, INJURY, The World Is Your Oyster, Mountain Yam, Kay Kwok and Fengyi Tan.

AiDA: Virtual Mastermind For Limitless Fashion Inspirations

Speaking at the event, Code-Create Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Kim Wong said, “Code-Create’s mission is to revitalize the fashion ecosystem through AI. AiDA is transforming the way how we fashion and retail new designs.”

As she said, AiDA speeds up the fashion design process, saving more than 60% of the time on design inspiration and development. Beginners can learn all the magic and tricks in 5 minutes.

Code-Create Co-founder Professor Calvin Wong who is currently serving as the Centre Director of AiDLab and has invented AiDA with Dr Aemika Zou and the research team, explained, “AiDA is the first-in-market technology that can generate original designs for single fashion items, or a lineup of outfits based on designer’s creative inspirations in 10 seconds.

Equipped with a variety of AI technologies, AiDA can recognize a designer’s inspirations through mood boards, colour choices, fabric print selections and sketches to generate limitless design proposals to spark designers’ creativity.”

Mixi: Style Search On Lightning Speed For Fashion Attributes And Colours

While fashion product searches typically take 1.3 – 7 seconds, Mixi not only pins it within 1 second with more than 90% accuracy rate (industry rate less than 50%), but also brings along personalization because of AI machine learning capacity.

Mixi’s automatic tagging is enabled by its unprecedented power to recognize over 2,300 colours and over 230 fashion attributes. Instant and relevant style searches are made possible by an intelligent fine-grained fashion attribute and colour recognition system.

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Web-based AiDA is currently offering to users in Europe and Asia Pacific, and is a prerequisite in new curriculum of bachelor’s degree programme at the School of Fashion and Textiles of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

More info:
code-create.com.hk


Astro Accelerates its Aggregation Play with BBC Player App

The BBC Player app is now available on Astro, giving customers front row seats to a unique mix of content spanning from world class documentaries, premium British dramas, aspirational lifestyle programmes, engaging pre-school favourites and popular shows – all within the Astro interface for the best bingeing experience. With BBC Player, viewers will be able to stream their favourite programmes from five BBC global brands which include BBC First, BBC Brit, BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies.

Starting today, witness the wildlife dramas that play out in
Dynasties II
 and get exclusive access to some of the largest factories in Britain in season 7 of
 Inside the Factory
(18 December) on BBC Earth; catch
Jamie One-Pan Wonders Christmas specials
(22-23 December) and
The Great British Bake Off Season 13
(31 December) on BBC Lifestyle; and don’t miss out on Christmas Specials of
Call the Midwife
and
Death in Paradise
on BBC First (26 – 27 December). Lastly, not forgetting season 33 of
Top Gear
 and season 4 of the popular sitcom,
Ghosts
on BBC Brit
.

The BBC Player app offers both Catch Up and on demand shows from BBC Lifestyle, BBC First, BBC Brit, BBC Earth and CBeebies. However, access to all the shows depend on your subscription:

Customers with the following subscriptions
What you can watch on BBC Player
Variety (e.g. Entertainment & Entertainment Plus)
BBC Lifestyle
BBC First
BBC Brit
News & Documentary
BBC Earth
Variety, News & Documentary(e.g. Platinum Pack)
BBC Earth
BBC Lifestyle
BBC First
BBC Brit

In addition, CBeebies (Ch 620) will be available on the Kids Pack for pre-school kids favourites that encourage learning through play including
Bluey, Hey Duggee, Go Jetters, JoJo & Gran Gran, Thomas & Friends, Teletubbies,
and many more. All Astro customers can also enjoy a preview of CBeebies on Ch 620 and the BBC Player app from 15 December 2022 till 31 January 2023.

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With this addition, now you can stream eight streaming apps seamlessly with Astro: BBC Player, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO, iQIYI, Netflix, TVBAnywhere+ and our own Astro GO, with more streaming apps such as Viu coming soon.

To access the “BBC Player” app on the Ultra Box, press “Home” on the Astro remote control and select the app under the “Apps” rail. Follow the steps on screen to pair your account with your Ultra Box by scanning the QR code and logging in with your Astro ID. Once complete, you will be able to stream the best BBC shows and programmes depending on your Astro pack!

Interested customers can visit
www.astro.com.my
 to learn more about our current promotions for better value and savings.


BenQ Unlocks X3000i as World’s First 4LED 4K HDR Gaming Projector

X3000i Combines 4ms Input Lag with DCI-P3 LED Color and treVolo Surround Sound for Movie-Like Immersion

BenQ, the global leading brand for projectors, today launched X3000i, bringing the finest ever audio-visual performance to a grand projected scale. Gaming scenes are delivered with 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut coverage powered by BenQ’s exclusive CinematicColor™ technology, paired with enveloping treVolo sound system and input lag as low as 4ms, allowing gamers to traverse to open-world games imbued with live realism.

The, 4LED 4K HDR Gaming Projector, BenQ’s X3000i will be available to all Malaysians from today onwards on BenQ’s official online stores on Shopee and Lazada at only
 RM11,999.00
.

“Leading the X series with an unprecedented combination of cinematic images and realistic sounds, along with the lag-free control that comes from 4ms response time at 240Hz frame rate,” said Conway Lee, President of BenQ Corporation. “X3000i invites gamers to expand infinite universes and realize their full potential.”

Adding to the visual with audio enhancement, X3000i fully envelopes players in powerful 5W x 2 stereo speakers that are tuned by BenQ’s treVolo audio team and enhanced by Bongiovi DSP (Digital Signal Processor) with Dynamic Stereo Enhancement, offering aural details with more surrounded, three-dimensional game sounds. Audio can be output to an external sound system via HDMI eARC for the ultimate cinematic experience.

The realness of all interactions can be further discovered through role playing, first-person shooter, and sports games as X3000i is equipped with specially-designed preset game modes. The depth, clarity, definition, and presence of the surrounding deep bass background music, approaching footsteps and clear vocals are emphasized respectively, with the true colors the games originally intend to display.

These carefully calibrated settings are also applicable in models such as TK700STi and TK700 in the TK as well as TH Series, complementing a full projector lineup that’s dedicated to gaming.

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Styled in dynamic design to complement any gamer’s décor and setup flexibility of 1.3x zoom, 2D keystone, and advanced AV connectivity, X3000i’s 4LED light source provides over 30,000 hours or 10+ years of vibrant colors and gorgeous gaming quality without lamp replacement cost. Console gamers who play for hours on can carefully explore the storyline and show the world who they aspire to be with no hassle.

For more information on BenQ’s X3000i 4LED 4K HDR Gaming Projector  go to
https://bit.ly/3EMYXwG
. Those who wish to purchase the product may do so at BenQ’s official online stores on
Shopee
 and
Lazada
.

To learn more about all of BenQ’s premium offerings, visit
 BenQ Malaysia
 and follow @benq_my on
 Instagram
 and
Facebook
.


Calling Family from Afar with the Galaxy A13 5G

Homesickness: this is something most students can relate to when studying away from home for an extended period. Not being with your family, especially during holiday seasons can be quite lonely, and even just a simple video call would help feel like you’re back home. With the new Galaxy A13 5G, spending quality time with your family and friends have never been this easy and affordable!

Together, Even Apart

Presentation is everything, and what better way is there than to present yourself, looking your best with a powerful front camera and 5G connectivity offered by the Galaxy A13 5G? Featuring a clear 5 MP front camera paired with 5G connectivity and sports 12GB RAM with inclusive of 6GB RAM Plus.

The Galaxy A13 5G is our most affordable 5G smartphone to date in which you can enjoy clear, uninterrupted calls with your friends and family. The Galaxy A13 5G also supports Dolby Atmos® so you can pair it with your Galaxy Buds for a more immersive experience during calls.

Longer, Clearer Calls

Video calls are best with an edge-to-edge, 6.5” Infinity-V HD+ Display with a 90 Hz refresh rate to clearly display the faces of your loved ones. What’s more, the Galaxy A13 5G’s 5,000mAh battery is not only high capacity but is outfitted with an adaptive power saving feature that analyses your usage patterns and adjusts the power usage accordingly.

The system will engage a power saving mode when it detects heavy usage to give you more quality call time with your loved ones.

Continue the Flow

It would be a shame to miss a call from your mom while you’re working; just because you’re having difficulty switching away from app to another on a single device. With the Continue apps feature, you can pick up calls on your Galaxy A13 5G and continue working on your other Samsung devices like the Galaxy Tab S8 or Galaxy Tab A8. Easy setup and even easier to use, the Continue apps feature will be there to help you easily switch between connected devices to stay productive.

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Catch up with your family back home with our awesome Galaxy A13 5G and enjoy quality time with your loved ones! What’s even better that you can trade in your old device during this trade in promotion for up to RM150 additional rebate, so make sure you don’t miss out this opportunity!

For more information on the Galaxy A13 5G, please visit :
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a13-5g-light-blue-128gb-sm-a136blbhxme/


Celebrate This Season With HUAWEI Mate50 Pro Carbon Black Kunlun Glass Edition

HUAWEI’s 2022 Gift Guide to perfect present for your loved ones!

The holiday season is here again, and this is the chance to remind our loved ones that we’re grateful to have them as part of our story. While it can be possible to miss the mark when it comes to gifting, fret not – we have got you covered with a slew of holiday gift-giving ideas specially curated by HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) that will touch the heart of someone you care for the most.

The Tech Buff – HUAWEI Mate50 Pro Kunlun Glass Edition, Now Available in Carbon Black Vegan Leather and Silver

This is the perfect Christmas present for the tech-savvy people in your life who are always looking to up their photography game! By enhancing the next generation of Mate series with a slew of cutting-edge and sophisticated technology, Mate50 Pro features everything specially catered to today’s consumers’ demands.

As the first flagship device to run on EMUI13, Mate50 Pro provides users a Super Device Experience while being a smartphone with an aesthetic and functional design that is flawless. Not only that, the brand has also unveiled two new colour variants recently, the Carbon Black Vegan Leather and Silver in addition to its flagship device, Mate50 Pro Kunlun Glass Edition – offering more interesting options for the consumers!

The All-time Health Consultant – HUAWEI WATCH D

A smartwatch or a fitness tracker is a great holiday gift because they can do a lot for the users, and the best ones do the job well. Whether you’re looking to improve your health and wellness, or stay connected to notifications and other features, the newly-launched HUAWEI WATCH D offers everything you asked for.

Known as the industry’s first wrist-type ECG and blood pressure monitoring device, the HUAWEI WATCH D can monitor blood pressure, sleep quality, heart rate, body composition and more in real time to help your precious ones achieve their fitness goals. Weighing at only 40.9g, it is the new choice for consumers as the everyday health monitoring and care companion which will be available for pre-order starting 12-23

December 2022 via
 HUAWE
I
 Official Website
.

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The Family Bond – HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6-inch

Finding the perfect tablet to give as a gift this holiday season can be daunting with so many options available – but not all offer thorough and advanced features like HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6-inch. The new MatePad Pro features a 12.6-inch 120 Hz OLED Display, which comes with an aesthetic and ergonomic design with stylish colour and frosted finish on its cover.

This new tablet has been specially designed to provide the ideal entertainment experience for families. With features such as the HUAWEI SOUND® audio system and eight impressive speakers, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro delivers a cinematic audio-visual experience like never before.

The eight speakers offer a high and low frequency and are optimised according to four mainstream usage scenarios including music, films, education, and games. Whatever the user decides to listen to, an exquisite sound experience will be provided for their pleasure. Every detail has been expertly designed for the most enjoyable experience.

Other than the products above, HUAWEI is offering a wide range of jolly deals for selected products, including HUAWEI smartphones, tablet, laptops and smartwatches with savings up to RM1,500! Check out
HUAWEI Official Website
, HUAWEI Official
Facebook page
 or
Instagram
 to learn more about its products and latest promotions.


Young Designers Unfold Creations at HUNG Innovation Awards Inspired by Samsung Z Series

Designers showcased innovative designs along with Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 phones at HUNG Innovation Awards 2022

In its commitment to foster creativity and inspire new generations of artists and designers, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is proud to be a key partner of the
HUNG Innovation Awards 2022
. This is in line with Samsung’s constant quest for innovation and perfecting the craftsmanship of its products to produce highly distinctive mobile devices.

This year, the participating designers took inspiration from the bold and iconic range of foldables, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4, and incorporated these elements into their creations. During the finale and awards ceremony recently, the ten young contestants showcased twenty jaw-dropping looks along with Galaxy Z Series smartphones paraded by the models on the runway.

“We are pleased to partner with HUNG Innovation Awards and to see the designers’ ingenuity and imagination, inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4. Through this initiative, we want to empower future leaders of design and innovation, reflecting our own commitment to continuously bring new experiences to all,” said Elaine Soh, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

“The theme of creating our designs around the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 challenged me to innovate and think outside the box. The devices were the perfect muse due to their stylish, sleek and pocketable features. I am so pleased to win first place at the awards and am grateful to have this opportunity and experience to springboard my career in this industry,” said Schenric Toh, winner of the The Best Runway Look 2022.

The Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 offer much more than its innovative form factors. With design catered to users’ tastes, the Galaxy Z series provide mobile experiences that are tailored to our modern lifestyles, going beyond design innovation to provide value to users’ daily lives and a whole new way to express individual style.

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From productivity to performance to portable entertainment on the go, the Galaxy Z series is an ideal balance between style and function, as it empowers users to express themselves with its sleek, compact design, paired with bold colour options and trendy accessories.

The HUNG Innovation Awards was established by Malaysian fashion veteran, Gillian Hung, to provide a platform for young, upcoming designers to hone innovation and creativity through their designs, in collaboration with other players and partners within the fashion industry.

For more details on Samsung Galaxy Z Series, please visit:

Galaxy Z Flip4:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip4/

Galaxy Z Fold4:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold4/


DJI Mini 3 is the Sub-249g Drone for Everyone, Anywhere

A New Addition to the Expanding DJI Mini Lineup, DJI Mini 3 Fits Into Any Adventure

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces DJI Mini 3, a compact, ultra-lightweight camera drone that is ready for adventure. At less than 249 grams, Mini 3 is portable to take anywhere and is exempt from most drone regulations in several parts of the world.

Its 1/1.3-inch camera sensor films 4K HDR video and 12MP photos with True Vertical Shooting for incredible social media content clarity. With these features and more, DJI Mini 3 lets users capture any moment, so fly.

“DJI Mini 3 arrives as a welcome addition to our growing compact drone lineup,” said Ferdinand Wolf, Creative Director at DJI. “It follows in the footsteps of its sibling, Mini 3 Pro, and offers many of the same high-performance features as a worthy alternative option. We created Mini 3 to invite even more new users to take off for the first time, and we can’t wait to see the moments they create with it.”

Lightweight and Portable for Unlimited Takeoff

As the latest of the DJI Mini series, Mini 3 was specifically designed to weigh under 249 grams. This compact design makes DJI Mini 3 easy to take in your bag or pocket for your next adventure. It also satisfies drone regulations in many parts of the world, where sub-250g drones allow users to fly within regional compliance, no registration or exam required.

Vivid, Vertical Detail

DJI Mini 3 records in dazzling 4K/30fps in HDR with true-to-life colors, both day and night. A 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor and f/1.7 aperture allow greater image resolution, sharper depth of field, and lower image noise in even low lighting and high contrast, generating cleaner images. 4-in-1 pixel technology can create photos from 48MP to 12MP in size and individual pixels as large as 2.4 μm to improve low-light performance.

Dual native ISO and chip-level HDR technology helps create incredibly clear images in little time, resulting in excellent results, even in images with high dynamic range such as large shadows. This excellent image quality means even more incredible results with True Vertical Shooting, rotating the camera 90 degrees to create content that is perfect for social media platforms.

Fly Longer, Smoother, Further

DJI Mini 3 comes with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery to provide a max flight time of up to 38 minutes. Extend your flights by up to 51 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus.   DJI O2 digital video transmission delivers a 720p/30fps live feed from up to 10 km away while using powerful anti-interference technology to deliver a reliable connection throughout the flight. With a wind resistance at up to 10.7 m/s, Mini 3 can hover steady and keep a stable image in various conditions.

Cinematic Shots in a Tap

DJI Mini 3 makes content creation a breeze with QuickShots, a suite of pre-programmed flight and filming paths to let anyone make beautiful footage in both landscape and vertical shooting. These include:

Dronie
: Aircraft flies back and up with the camera locked on the subject.

Helix
: Aircraft flies up and spirals around the subject.

Rocket
: Aircraft flies up with the camera facing down.

Circle
: Aircraft circles around the subject.

Boomerang:
Aircraft flies around the subject in an oval path, ascending as it flies away and descending as it returns.

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Effortlessly Adept

Flying is easier than you think, and DJI Mini 3 supports a bunch of intelligent functions to help you get started right away. Auto Takeoff helps you start your flight journey. The Return to Home (RTH) function includes Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH, instructing the aircraft to automatically return to its starting point in situations like a dropped signal or low battery. Mini 3 also combines GNSS with the downward vision system and the infrared sensing system to hover stably and accurately, so you can fly confidently.

Accessories to Boost Your Flight

To get the most out of every flight, DJI Mini 3 arrives with several accessories:

DJI RC
is a lightweight and easy-to-use remote controller with a built-in screen. Thanks to the built-in DJI Fly app, it is ready to use without the need to connect to a smartphone, making takeoff more focused and aerial photography more enjoyable.

Intelligent Flight Battery
 ensures a smooth and worry-free flight for up to 38 minutes.

Intelligent Flight Battery Plus
 supports a max flight time of 51 minutes.

Two-Way Charging Hub
 charges the remote controller and three batteries in sequence and also serves as a mobile power source and stores batteries for convenient carrying.

ND Filters Set
 adapts the Mini 3 camera to strong lighting conditions with ND16/64/256 filters to always be ready for the perfect shot.

360° Propeller Guard
 fully covers the propellers and is easy to attach and detach, ensuring flight safety in a simple and efficient way.

Propeller Holder
binds the front and back propellers when the aircraft is folded for more convenient storage

Additional Features

180°, Wide, and Sphere panorama, with Sphere Panorama Viewer 2.0 in the DJI Fly app offering a 720° view to drag and zoom a Sphere panorama.

QuickTransfer with max download speed of 25 MB/s

Supports large-angle tilt to introduce more creative possibilities.

Digital zoom at 2x in 4K/30fps, 4x in 1080p, and 2x in 12MP photo

Price and Availability

DJI Mini 3 is available for purchase from
SHOPEE
 and authorized retail partners in seven configurations:

DJI Mini 3 (Drone Only)
does not include a remote controller or charger, and is ideal for owners of existing DJI drones. It is available today for the retail price of RM 1,999.

DJI Mini 3
 includes the DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller. It is available today for the retail price of RM 2,399.

DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC)
 includes the DJI RC Remote Controller. It is available today for the retail price of RM 3,099.

DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo Plus
 includes the DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller, Shoulder Bag, Two-Way Charging Hub, and two extra Intelligent Flight Batteries Plus.  It is available today for the retail price of RM 3,299.

DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo Plus (DJI RC)
 includes the DJI RC Remote Controller, Shoulder Bag, Two-Way Charging Hub, and two extra Intelligent Flight Batteries Plus.  It is available today for the retail price of RM 3,999.

For more information on all the new features, accessories, and capabilities, please visit
https://www.dji.com/dji-mini-3


Does A VPN Slow Down Your Internet?

VPNs, or virtual private networks, are becoming increasingly popular as a way to protect users’ privacy and security online. However, some people worry that VPNs can slow down their internet speeds. In this article, we will explore whether or not a VPN slows down your internet speeds and if there are any benefits to using one.

But before using a VPN it will be beneficial for you to make your internet speed is in its optimal condition. To make it happen you can change or update your sim APN settings such as
Qlink APN
 settings, AT&T APN settings, and so more.

What Is A VPN And What Does It Do?

A VPN, or virtual private network, is a technology that allows users to securely connect to remote servers and networks. VPNs can be used for a variety of purposes, including protecting your online privacy, improving your security online, and connecting to blocked content. Through a VPN, you can encrypt your traffic and connect to a server in a different country.

This protects your privacy and keeps your identity hidden. VPNs help get over censorship constraints as well. They work by creating a secure connection between your computer and a remote server.

They’re used by activists and journalists to get around government blocks on websites. They’re also useful for protecting your data when you’re traveling outside the country.

Why Do You Use A VPN?

VPNs are a popular way to protect your online privacy and security. They allow you to connect to a remote server, usually in a different country, and hide your real IP address. This can help keep your identity and data safe when using public Wi-Fi networks, or when connecting to dangerous or unauthorized websites.

There are lots of reasons behind it why you might want to use a reliable VPN. Maybe you work in an office with shared resources and want to avoid being snooped on by your colleagues, or you live in a country with strict internet censorship laws and want to bypass them.

This means that even if someone manages to track your online activity, they will not be able to read what you are looking at or see the sites you have visited.

VPNs offer many reasons to use them, but here are four key reasons:

1. Security: A VPN encrypts your traffic, making it more difficult for hackers to intercept and steal your data.

2. Privacy: When you use a VPN, all of your online activity is encrypted and protected. This means that no one can track or spy on what you’re doing online.

3. Unblocking Content: If you live in a country where access to certain websites or services is blocked, using a VPN will help you bypass that restriction.

4. Speed and Performance: By using a VPN, you can improve your overall internet speed and performance by encrypting your traffic and routing it through an intermediary server.

How VPNs Work?

VPNs (virtual private networks) use an encrypted tunnel to connect two devices. When used correctly, a VPN can provide security and privacy when online. A secure connection is established between your computer and the VPN server for VPNs to function.

This connection encrypts all of your traffic, which means that anyone monitoring your internet activity will not be able to see what you are doing. They can be used to protect your privacy when you’re using public Wi-Fi networks, to keep your data safe when you’re using untrusted networks, and to bypass censorship restrictions.

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In addition, VPNs can also provide additional security features, such as IP hiding and anti-spyware protection.

VPN Performance:

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are a popular way to increase privacy and security when using public Wi-Fi networks. However, some people report that their VPN performance is slow or intermittent. The factors that can affect VPN performance and offers tips for improving it.

In the beginning, make sure that your Installed VPN is configured correctly. Some common problems with VPNs include:

1. Choose the right VPN provider. The best VPNs will have custom-optimized servers for speed and performance.

2. Use the right encryption protocol. Some of the fastest and most reliable VPNs use AES-256-bit encryption which is military-grade encryption technology.

3. Use a fast internet connection when connecting to a VPN server.

4. A incorrect geographic location. Make sure your VPN server is located in the country where you want to access the internet.

5. For An incompatible network make sure your device has the appropriate software and drivers installed for your VPN service.

6. Incorrect settings on your device be sure to set up your device correctly before connecting to a VPN.

Can A VPN Slow Down Your Internet?

VPNs are a type of technology that allows users to securely connect to the internet from remote locations. While VPNs can provide many benefits, they can also have negative effects on a user’s internet speed.

Some factors that can affect a user’s internet speed include the number and type of VPN servers used, the bandwidth used, and the location of the user. While a VPN may slow down your internet speeds, it is still possible to enjoy full online functionality. For example, you can use different servers or connections for different tasks.

Additionally, using a VPN does not require signing up for an account or downloading any software – it just requires connecting to a server. However, if you experience significant slowdowns or are unable to use certain sites or services because of your VPN usage, you should consider switching to another option.

How To Stop VPN From Slowing My Internet?

Your internet traffic is forwarded through the VPN server when you connect to a VPN. Your internet connection may become slower as a result of having to send data through two servers as opposed to one. Utilizing a quicker internet connection is one option. If you have a fast enough internet connection, then your VPN won’t have an impact on your speed.

Another way is to set up a local proxy server on your computer. This will pass all of the traffic through your computer instead of sending it through the VPN server.

The third way is to disable the VPN feature in your router. This will stop the router from routing all of your traffic through the VPN server.

The fourth way is to delete cookies and other tracking technologies that are used by most websites and services.

Share your experience with a VPN in the comments section below.


New Infobip Research Shows the Rising Dominance of Chat Apps for Customer Communications

Data from more than 153 billion communications interactions shows customers now prefer conversations with brands on their favorite digital channel

New research from global cloud communications platform
Infobip
 reveals that chat apps such as WhatsApp are becoming crucial channels for customer communications, demonstrating the growing importance of conversational experiences. Infobip’s data shows an 80% and 62% increase in WhatsApp and rich communication services (RCS) interactions respectively in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

Customers now have access to more channels and devices than ever before. Whether for marketing, support, or sales, they increasingly want conversational experiences with a business or brand on their preferred channel. But organizations may struggle to keep up with such preferences and provide the experience customers have come to expect without the right omnichannel communications in place.

To help businesses understand changing habits, Infobip analyzed more than 153 billion communications interactions on its platform from the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

The analysis reveals several trends in customer communications. First, customer communications today are more digital than ever, with a 68% increase in interactions across all digital channels. Second, alongside the growth in chat app interactions, some 99% of customer support and chatbot interactions are now on WhatsApp.

However, while newer channels are gaining momentum, the data shows the continued growth of more traditional channels, such as SMS and email. Interactions on these channels increased by 75% and 91% respectively with Infobip seeing emerging uses around timely alerts and security solutions such as two-factor authentication.

Infobip also finds that many sectors also reflect the same trends. For instance:

134% more WhatsApp interactions in banking and finance

104% more WhatsApp interactions and 155% more email interactions in retail and eCommerce

1063% more RCS interactions in telecoms

428% more Messenger interactions in transport and logistics

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Infobip’s data shows the growth in chat apps has given rise to newer use cases such as conversational commerce, where messaging and eCommerce meet to enable better customer experiences and superior results for businesses.

Ivan Ostojić, Chief Business Officer at Infobip, said: “Our data reveals how conversational customer experiences are quickly becoming the new normal. Customers don’t want a one-way interaction with a brand. They want a conversation – whether for support, sales, or marketing. But, as our data shows, to meet customer needs, businesses and brands must first embed global real-time omnichannel communications. When omnichannel communications are in place, businesses can create meaningful relationships with their customers on their preferred channel at any point in their journey, helping boost loyalty and ultimately sales.”


Empowering a Better Future at OPPO INNO DAY 2022

OPPO has unveiled the first product under its OHealth brand, the OHealth H1 family health monitor, alongside its second self-developed chip, the MariSilicon Y Bluetooth audio SoC, and OPPO Air Glass 2, empowering users with truly intelligent living experiences.

Through its belief in Virtuous Innovation, OPPO will open up more possibilities to empower a better future together with more partners.

OPPO today held its annual technology event, OPPO INNO DAY 2022, in an online format streamed live. Themed ‘Empowering a Better Future’, the event showcased OPPO’s determination to enrich its four Smart Initiatives in smart entertainment, smart productivity, smart health, and smart learning to deliver more innovation for good and build an inclusive and more positive future for all.

Enjoy a smarter life with OHealth H1, MariSilicon Y and Air Glass 2

As part of its four Smart Initiatives, OPPO has invested a significant amount of resources in developing its smart health technology. Not only did OPPO establish the OPPO Health Lab in 2021 to develop proactive approaches to help users build healthy lifestyles, this year OPPO also created a new smart healthcare sub-brand, OHealth.

During INNO DAY 2022, OPPO unveiled the first product under its OHealth brand, the OHealth H1 family health monitor. The OHealth H1 combines six health data monitoring functions intended for family use into a single device, including measurement of blood oxygen, ECG, heart and lung auscultation, heart rate, body temperature and sleep tracking.

Through high-precision sensors and industry-leading health algorithms, the OHealth H1 will help users collect accurate health data and take better care of the health of the entire family. Unlike the industrial designs of traditional medical equipment, the OHealth H1 is a super-light device that weighs just 95g and features aesthetic rounded edges and a concentric oval design. This makes it easy for users to take the OHealth H1 with them anywhere, helping them to integrate regular health measurements into their daily routines.

The OHealth H1 sets the stage for OPPO’s ambition to build a bridge to better healthcare, offering smart, professional, and convenient healthcare solutions to users, hospitals, and clinics.

The OHealth H1

Following the first self-developed dedicated imaging NPU, MariSilicon X, OPPO unveiled the second member of the MariSilicon family — the all-new MariSilicon Y Bluetooth audio SoC at the event. One of the first SoC to use the most advanced N6RF process technology, MariSilicon Y introduces a brand-new, self-developed Pro Bluetooth Pack that increases the Bluetooth bandwidth by a massive 50% compared with the highest spec Bluetooth SoCs on the market.

Equipped with the exclusive URLC codec technology and a dedicated NPU with up to 590 GOPS of on-device computing power, MariSilicon Y can transmit an unprecedented 24-bit/192kHz ultra-clear lossless audio through Bluetooth for the first time ever, providing users with all the benefits of wireless connectivity with the same audio quality as a wired connection while opening up new possibilities in spatial audio experiences. Empowered by MariSilicon Y, users can enjoy top digital audio quality through wireless Bluetooth earbuds and headphones.

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OPPO’s second self-developed MariSilicon Y Bluetooth audio SoC

During the event, OPPO also demoed its latest Assisted Reality glass — OPPO Air Glass 2. Weighing only approximately 38g, OPPO Air Glass 2 features a super-lightweight, robust design that includes the world’s first resin SRG-diffractive waveguide lens developed by OPPO. These lenses will support vision correction and further customization, making them almost indistinguishable from regular glasses.

OPPO Air Glass 2 will be able to make phone calls, conduct real-time translation, provide location-based navigation, convert voice into text for people with hearing impairments, and provide many more smart experiences. The new glasses are intended to demonstrate all-new possibilities in human-machine interaction and showcase OPPO’s technological exploration of its four Smart Initiatives.

Empowering a better future through Virtuous Innovation

 “When facing the type of challenges that the technology industry is currently coming up against, we believe that the only way forward is to continue innovating and breaking new boundaries,” said Pete Lau, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at OPPO. “Under our brand proposition of ‘Inspiration Ahead’, OPPO will continue to bring users superior products and technology that build smarter lives for all. We will also work with more partners to empower a better future through Virtuous Innovation, creating more possibilities in smart connected experiences.”

Over the years, OPPO has continued to build up its own technology ecosystem by joining hands with global partners to create an open, inclusive, and thriving community. More than 300,000 developers and 700,000 creators have distributed their products and services through OPPO’s Open Platforms. OPPO has also strengthened communication and supported global developers and programmers through the OPPO ColorOS Hackathon.

In May this year, OPPO launched the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to seek more solutions in accessible technology and digital health together with technology professionals and entrepreneurs. In late August, OPPO announced the top 10 proposals selected from among 536 entries from 39 countries and regions.

The ten teams were each awarded a grant of approximately USD $46,000 along with opportunities for investment, technological support, commercial partnerships, and global promotion. OPPO shares a common belief with all teams in using the power of technology to improve lives and will continue to drive innovation for good.

By pushing the boundaries of technology through its belief in Virtuous Innovation, OPPO continues to open up new possibilities in smart connected experiences through technologies like the OHealth H1, Marisilicon Y, and Air Glass 2. OPPO is committed to openness and inclusiveness, inspiring greater collaboration, innovation, and possibilities to empower a better life.

For more information, visit
https://www.oppo.com/my/events/innoday2022/


ENGINEER And MARVEX 2023 Focuses On The Next Level of Sustainability in The Engineering and ACMV & R INDUSTRY

With the built infrastructure, construction, and ACMV & R technology around sustainability advancing significantly, ENGINEER and MARVEX 2023 is set to bring the biggest focus on ESG and sustainability in the region

The region’s much-anticipated engineering and ACMV & R exhibition, ENGINEER and MARVEX, return in its second edition to KL Convention Centre from the 6th to the 9th of September 2023, poised to be the business gateway into the thriving ASEAN region.

ENGINEER and MARVEX 2023 emerge as a marketplace evolving to adapt and showcase sustainable technologies, products, and practices to support a more sustainable world with businesses rapidly shifting focus to incorporate the ESG agenda into their operations.

Designed as a dynamic platform to showcase cutting-edge technology and solutions from emerging and leading manufacturers and suppliers, this exhibition will spur technological advancements and mobilise growth in the industry’s central pillars – Mechanical; Electrical; Civil & Structural; and Air-Conditioning, Mechanical, Ventilation & Refrigeration.

“ENGINEER 2023 is a showcase of top-notch engineering and a platform to empower engineers and practitioners to take on a vital role in building sustainable, world-class infrastructure and solve global challenges with ESG-inspired technology,” said Ir. Prof. Dr. Norlida Buniyamin, President of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM).

She said this extraordinary business event aspires to be an avenue for engineering professionals and trade visitors to gain insights into the latest solutions and advanced  engineering technologies, especially technology driving the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda.

Conducting business sustainably and investing responsibly is a focused industry priority as organisations journey to incorporate ESG in fulfilling their responsibility to lead on climate change and to support a transition in how business is conducted in the future.

ENGINEER and MARVEX is also a space to exchange ideas, network and collaborate with participating exhibitors, and spark discussions and ideas to take the industry further as businesses accelerate innovation to help scale up climate change solutions, source trusted data, and establish global partnerships in supporting transitions to net zero.

At ENGINEER and MARVEX, the exhibition will drive value creation and build resilience to meet competitive opportunities aligned with the ESG agenda based on five pillars – Sustainability, Energy, Society, Emerging Technology, and Education.

With the construction industry projected to grow at 4.7% in 2023 and a higher development budget of RM95 billion allocated in Budget 2023, the need to upskill and embrace technological advancement to unlock the potential in the industry comes to the forefront.

She added that ENGINEER and MARVEX aim to uplift the industry and prepare the professionals and talents from the nation’s private and public sectors to update and equip themselves. This time, the exhibition will feature eight (8) symposiums and conferences that intend to drive essential conversations that will shape and futureproof the industry, as follows:

ASEAN ELECTROTECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM –
discussing

electrical safety regulations that alleviate electrical hazards found in industrial environments.

ASEAN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SYMPOSIUM –
discussing the digital transformation of the engineering industry given the adoption of IR 4.0, 5G, and digital adoptions.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM –
shines the spotlight on

emerging practices across the project management spectrum.

SAFETY IN ENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM –
driving conversations for

Safety Practitioners on their legal obligations and best practices in the industry.

WATER RESOURCES SYMPOSIUM –
will see the industry discuss water resource management due to climate and environmental changes with emerging technologies and advancements.

ADVANCES IN STRUCTURAL DESIGN SYMPOSIUM –
discusses the updated knowledge of structural analysis and design of building structures in regions of low-to-moderate seismicity, which includes Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.

SMART SUSTAINABLE CITIES ENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM
– highlights the urban development issues, challenges, and future trends with a focus on smart and sustainable cities with speakers from different fields including the public and private sectors.

ASHRAE Malaysia Chapter Conference
 – This conference will discuss the latest ACMV & R standards, decarbonisation and the trends ahead in the industry.

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Jointly organised by The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), The Malaysian Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Association (MACRA) and C.I.S, this exhibition is the culmination of a powerful synergy that forges a thriving marketplace for exhibitors from various engineering disciplines. This platform will showcase the best and brightest solutions, products, and technologies to an expected 10,000 trade and professional visitors who will provide coverage for four days of the exhibition.

“ENGINEER 2023 is the place to upskill and share knowledge. As an engineer, it is important for us to source the latest brands and meet with manufacturers and suppliers,” said Ir. Yau Chau Fong, Organising Chairman of ENGINEER 2023.

ENGINEER 2023 and its concurrent exhibition, MARVEX 2023 is the biggest annual event by IEM and MACRA positioned to enhance the skills and knowledge of their over 50,000 members. It is also an event that will fuse the industry’s regional expertise, acting as a gateway to the rapidly burgeoning economies of ASEAN.

This time, more than ever, show attendees will see sustainability in action, from equipment powered by renewable energy technology to more recyclable materials and waste reduction opportunities to offer better support for sustainability and achieve triple bottom line performance.

In challenging market conditions, it becomes imperative for businesses to show greater visibility and to utilise the exhibition as an opportunity to determine market potential and develop commercial structures by identifying new agents and distributors and initiate joint ventures and project partnerships.

Nurturing trust and confidence across the supply chain, industry players will be better positioned to grow the industry and restart projects halted due to the pandemic while stimulating new projects and pushing the ESG agenda to the forefront.

For additional information, please visit
www.engineermalaysia.com.my
 or our social media pages on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/engineerexhibition
 and Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/engineermalaysia/


Epson Relaunches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Arctic Greening

The campaign aims to raise awareness of melting permafrost, and builds on last year’s Webby Award winning campaign produced by National Geographic CreativeWorks

Global technology firm Epson has continued its efforts for the second successive year to increase awareness of global warming, with a new campaign focused on the issue of Arctic greening, and how businesses and consumers can take more action to reduce their environmental impact.

The campaign builds on Epson’s previous campaign produced by National Geographic CreativeWorks. Last year’s campaign won a Webby Award as the People’s Voice Winner in the category of social media content dedicated to sustainability, climate and environmental issues.

In this year’s campaign, National Geographic Explorer and ecologist Professor Isla Myers-Smith University of Edinburgh details her research on how rising temperatures and warming seasons are leading to a phenomenon called ‘the greening of the Arctic’.

For almost twenty years, Professor Myers-Smith has studied the impact of climate change on the Arctic tundra. In recent years, she and her colleagues have noticed a distinct trend, with trees and shrubs growing more readily in the Arctic where permafrost is thawing.

As temperatures warm, permafrost thaws, releasing carbon stored in it, mostly in the form of partially decayed ancient plants and animals. And as the ground warms, plants grow taller and denser, capturing snow that works as a blanket to insulate the ground and further accelerate warming to release more carbon.

Scientists predict the world’s permafrost will thaw substantially by 2100. In January 2022, a study published in the scientific journal, Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, predicted thawing permafrost could release as much as 624 million tons of carbon dioxide per year into the atmosphere. Prof. Myers-Smith and her collaborators published a separate study in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, which found changing tundra vegetation including increasing shrubs could play an important role in the rate of permafrost thaw.

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Professor Myers-Smith believes it’s critical that people understand the implications of Arctic greening and how making small changes in our daily lives can have a positive effect on the environment.

 “From saving energy at home to biking to work and eating local, we can each make a difference. It is important for all of us to be aware of how our choices impact the environment—in our own backyards and around the planet.”

Regional Managing Director of Epson Southeast Asia, Mr. Siew Jin Kiat commented: “We are delighted to work with National Geographic CreativeWorks for a

second year to raise awareness about the issue of Arctic greening. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to lowering our own environmental footprint and helping our customers to do so too.”

For its part, Epson has pioneered a range of printers with Heat-Free Technology that uses low energy and few replacement parts. Epson Southeast Asia’s campaign, ‘Be Cool’, encourages the public to make the switch to Heat-Free EcoTank printers. By combining eco-conscious technology with efficient features, customers can become more sustainable and productive in their everyday printing habits.

With these campaigns, Epson hopes to encourage businesses and consumers to make technology choices that can help reduce their carbon footprint. Epson believes it is just one of the many ways in which consumers and businesses can make a difference.

Head to Epson’s Heat-Free Technology hub
here


Ericsson and DNB Achieve New World Record For Long-Distance Speed With mmWave

Digital Nasional Berhad’s (DNB) 5G network achieved 1Gbps downlink speed over a world record distance of 11.18km from the radio antenna at a recent mmWave trial in Penang, Malaysia

The successful trial paves the way for the provision of high-quality, affordable, high-speed Internet services for rural and suburban locations in traditionally underserved areas

Ericsson and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) recently achieved a world record distance for Gigabit speeds over Malaysia’s 5G network that will pave the way for high-quality, affordable and high-speed connectivity.

The test, conducted over the 28GHz millimeter wave (mmWave) frequency, achieved a peak throughput of 1Gbps at a record distance of 11.18km from a radio antenna in Butterworth, Penang to a point off the island.

The new distance record is a showcase of the ability of mmWave with the support of Ericsson’s extended-range software to quickly deliver cost-effective, high quality Internet connectivity solutions via Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in areas where wired connections are not always economically feasible.

This paves the way for local mobile network operators (MNOs) to provide better and wider connectivity to reach more consumers and enterprises as it will allow for the delivery of high quality, wireless broadband connectivity that is cost effective using Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions within the existing 5G coverage area.

In regions with unserved or underserved broadband markets, FWA has tremendous potential to close the digital divide in rural locations, complementing the digital transformation in Malaysia which is already beginning to benefit from the reach, speed of rollout, and enhanced consumer experience that the 5G network is bringing.

Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, David Hägerbro
 says: “Achieving this milestone by leveraging Ericsson’s 5G Fixed Wireless Access technology is a strong example of the world class 5G network that Ericsson is providing in Malaysia. This achievement will allow Ericsson to work with DNB to quickly provide connectivity for schools, hospitals, small and medium businesses, and areas that can benefit from connectivity in a cost-efficient manner and bring connectivity to historically underserved locations.”

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The mmWave frequency – while capable of delivering extremely fast speeds, high bandwidth and low latency – has seen limited use due to its inability to cover extended distances compared to the mid-band spectrum (3.5GHz in Malaysia). However, thanks to Ericsson’s extended-range software innovation, the mmWave can now be used to support FWA products over longer distance as demonstrated in Penang.

This highlights Ericsson’s 5G technology expertise in overcoming the challenges of distance to deliver fiber-like speeds via FWA to areas beyond cities, thereby paving the way for wider connectivity and accelerating Malaysia’s digitalization.

FWA is seen to be a cost-effective alternative to fixed broadband especially in rural and sub-urban areas where deployment of fiber is either cost prohibitive, time-consuming or faced with terrain challenges.

This is further validated by the latest
Ericsson Mobility Report
 which projects that there will be more than 100 million FWA connections by the end of 2022 and this number is projected to triple by 2028, reaching over 300 million. Of these over 300 million connections, the number of 5G FWA connections is expected to grow to around 235 million by 2028, representing almost 80 percent of the total FWA connections.

In the same report, more than three-quarters of Mobile Network Operators surveyed in more than 100 countries currently offer FWA services. Almost one-third of them are offering FWA over 5G, compared to one-fifth a year ago while almost 40 percent of the new 5G FWA launches in the past 12 months have been in emerging markets. This will create significant opportunities for the Malaysian MNOs to expand their service offerings to their consumers.


PICO Opens First VR Concept Flagship PICO Store in Sunway Pyramid

Leading VR company PICO has now cemented another milestone by opening its first ever PICO store in Malaysia through its authorised distributor, Rainbow Distribution. The flagship store, strategically located in Sunway Pyramid, is the brand’s first VR concept store in the region and aims to be the one-stop sales and service for all things VR by PICO.

Occupying 1,530 sqft in one of the heaviest traffic shopping malls in the Klang Valley, the PICO store consists of four experiential zones covering gaming, fitness, entertainment and social – where customers can get up-close with the many PICO VR headsets placed throughout the store.

Upon entering the store, expect to be greeted by a crew of trained product experts that can not only guide the uninitiated user embark on their journey to extended reality, but also answer technical questions from VR enthusiasts.

A section of the store is also dedicated to aftersale where PICO is determined to ensure the VR ownership journey is a fulfilling one for users. PICO’s current warranty programme includes a one-for-one exchange where customers can swap their unit for a new one at the store.

“The launch of our first flagship store in Malaysia marks PICO’s commitment to the market and our ambition to capture a piece of the VR pie. We are confident that with our recently launched all-in-one headset PICO 4, we can introduce consumers, even those who have never worn a VR headset before, to a world of limitless possibilities. Step into the PICO store and experience how easy and fun it is to use the PICO 4, and you will be getting one yourself in no time!” said Allen An, Regional Director of PICO Southeast Asia.

Store Launch Promo

To celebrate the opening of PICO’s first flagship store in Malaysia, PICO will be running a two-tier special promotion for those ready to invest in a VR headset.

The
1st to 10th customer
 to purchase one (1) unit of the PICO 4* will receive one (1) unit of PICO Neo 3 Link (256GB) for FREE

The
11th to 30th customer
 to purchase one (1) unit of the PICO 4* will be able to purchase a second unit of the PICO 4 at half price (RM849.50 for 128GB; RM999.50 for 256GB)

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To make the celebration sweeter, each purchase of the PICO 4 and PICO Neo 3 Link comes with PICO’s
Christmas Pack
 4-game bundle, PICO’s
Starter Pack
 4-game bundle, and three free accessories consisting of a PICO 4 Casing (worth RM99.00), Lens Protector (worth RM19.90) and a Sweat Proof Silicone Cover (worth RM49.90).

Christmas Pack
 4-game bundle:
LesMills Body Combat,

Superhot VR, In Death: Unchained
 and
MultiBrush
(worth RM476.93)

Starter Pack
4-game bundle:
All-in-One Sports VR
,
Down The Rabbit Hole
,
OhShape
, and
After The Fall
(worth RM440.00)

Mark your calendars and drop by the PICO Store at Sunway Pyramid (near TGI Fridays) on
Saturday, 10th December 2022 from 10.00am to 2.00pm
 to celebrate the occasion and enjoy this one-day only deal on VR headsets. Participate in the activities lined up and stand a chance to also meet your favourite influencers when you visit on the day.

PICO will also be hosting a VR boxing competition on opening day and participants who score the highest points among all four competition slots will walk home with the grand prize of one PICO 4 unit. The VR boxing competition is scheduled for 12.00pm – 1.00pm, 3.00pm – 4.00pm, 5.00pm – 6.00pm, and 8.00pm – 9.00pm

For those looking to get their hands on the PICO 4, queue for numbers starts at 9.30am while sales commence at 11.00am. The PICO 4 128GB and 256GB will be available for purchase at RM1,699 and RM1,999 respectively.

*ONE customer can only purchase ONE unit at a time. Purchase of the PICO Neo 3 Link and PICO 4 comes with the Christmas promotions (Starter Pack + Christmas Pack) along with the 3 accessories. However, the RM100 off does not apply on the half price unit.

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


foodpanda and Urbanice Collaborate to Create Opportunities For Women With Blooming Panda

An Initiative to Alleviate the Burden and Challenges of Women in the Gig Economy

In alleviating the burden and challenges of women workers in the gig economy and to empower women in need, foodpanda Malaysia, the country’s leading food delivery service, and Urbanice Malaysia have joined forces to introduce Blooming Panda – an initiative to onboard female walkers as delivery partners and equipping them with bicycles.

In an event held at the National Sustainable Development Goals Centre here this morning, the bicycles which were sponsored by Urbanice, were presented to 35 women in need. They have been previously identified and selected by Urbanice together with Women’s Aid Organisation. Urbanice Malaysia is an agency under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government to advocate the sustainable urban agenda.

Tuan Mohd Yushanizar bin Md Yusoff, Deputy Director of City Planning, Kuala Lumpur City Hall was also in attendance to witness the bicycle presentation.

Commenting on this impactful initiative, Kelvin Chan, Director of Operations at foodpanda Malaysia said that this initiative was introduced to further encourage women participation in the gig-economy. “From the onset of the pandemic, women have borne a disproportionate share of burden and sacrifice. Through these few years, we have seen a lot of grit and resilience in many of them. We recognise the demand for more flexible work and for women to be able to spend more of their time on what’s important to them. As such, we are commited to improving ourselves 1% better each day and to provide an avenue to help women break barriers in  providing for their families and contribute to the economy.”

He added, “In the same vein, the name Blooming Panda represents a new beginning for these women in need. We hope that this can provide them with a second chance for them to be more confident and have agency over their own economic empowerment. We are proud to be working with Urbanice through this programme in creating income opportunities and for those in need the most in a manner that is safe and sustainable.”

Aside from creating job opportunities and helping women thrive in the gig economy, this partnership between foodpanda Malaysia and Urbanice Malaysia also aims to build a more sustainable community by promoting the use of zero-emission vehicles such as bicycles and e-scooters.

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Norliza Hashim, Chief Executive Officer of Urbanice Malaysia shared her pride in being able to collaborate with foodpanda Malaysia in this initiative. In her words, “We are overjoyed at seeing an industry giant such as foodpanda sharing similar values as us. Aside from promoting urban sustainability, we believe that empowering women is crucial to the health and social development of families and the community.”

“When women live secure and fulfilled lives, they are able to maximise their full potential – contributing their skills to the workforce and leading them to raise happier and healthier children. Additionally, this could also lead to sustainable economic growth, which will benefit their communities, the nation and humanity as a whole,” added Norliza.

Other sponsors and partners involved in the Blooming Panda initiative include, the Selangor Zakat Board, which will be giving three months of
zakat
(tithe) to the eligible
asnaf
(needy) participants in the programme. Kiddocare, Malaysia’s first and preferred on-demand babysitting platform, will be sponsoring three months of home childcare for the delivery partners.

Nadira Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Kiddocare commented, “Kiddocare is truly delighted to collaborate and support the Blooming Panda campaign, by empowering mothers who are foodpanda delivery partners with on-demand childcare. Our platform is a support system for parents, particularly mothers, allowing them to have peace of mind of professional carers who keep their children safe, happy and nurtured, while they go out and work.  We hope through this collaboration, we will also be able to encourage women to join the gig-economy to increase income and their livelihood.”

As it stands, foodpanda Malaysia is committed to the economic empowerment of all its delivery partners while ensuring that they remain protected and that their welfare is taken care of. The Company remains to be at the forefront of social protection of its delivery partners, collaborating with strategic partners including Social Security Organisation (Socso) and PolicyStreet, an insurance technology company.

For more information, visit
 www.foodpanda.com


foodpanda Doesn’t Just Deliver to Your Home, it Delivers You a Home and Live Like a Panda

When You Live Like A Panda, You Win Big Like A Panda!

foodpanda Malaysia, the country’s leading food delivery platform, is elevating its brand experience with a new brand philosophy – ‘Live Like A Panda’, a long-term campaign that encourages users to be carefree and chill like a true panda and let foodpanda do all the work!

“The theme ‘Live Like A Panda’ perfectly encapsulates what foodpanda is all about and what we hope to provide to our users. We can do all the heavy lifting while Malaysians can have the chance to live stress-free. We strive to be an indispensable enabler of convenience for customers where they get to have their favourite meals and fresh groceries delivered to them without any hassle,” shared Bernard Chong, Director of Marketing at foodpanda Malaysia.

‘Live Like a Panda’ will see a series of initiatives led by Pau-Pau, its loveable mascot, which best encapsulates a chillax culture while foodpanda continues to deliver joy. Kicking off the initiatives, foodpanda recently offered Pau-tastic rewards through the 11.11 ‘Collect Pandas, Get Rumah Contest’ campaign.

This campaign is driven by a point collection system where in order to Win Like A Panda, users collected points each time they used the foodpanda app for food delivery, pick-up and shops/pandamart. foodpanda especially rewards its loyal pandapro subscribers who will automatically obtain double points for all orders placed.

The unmissable grand prize, a 3-bedroom hilltop condominium at KAIA Heights worth over RM570,000 was sponsored by UEM Sunrise, one of Malaysia’s leading property developers with international presence. Other prizes of the contest include:

10x Huawei Mate 50 Pro + Watch GT2 + Freebuds Pro 2 worth
RM7,000

10x iPhone 14 Pro Max (128 GB) worth
RM5,799

foodpanda vouchers worth
RM1,000

Bernard added, “None of this would have been possible without our incredible sponsors, mainly UEM Sunrise for the beautiful home that we are about to give away today to one lucky winner. We believe that the home is where the heart is and with this new property, we hope to deliver joy to yet another doorstep through all that we do.”

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The winners were present at the recently held prize giving ceremony set at GSC Play+, 3 Damansara, where attendees of the event got the chance to Live Like A Panda and enjoy the recently-released “Avatar: The Way of Water”. The movie theatre experience was set to allow attendees to unplug and immerse themselves in a relaxing state of mind.

A lot of fun was also in store for the winners’ children with a play area set up for them complete with exciting activities including face painting and several stations for arts and crafts.

The winners of this ‘Collect Pandas, Get Rumah Contest’ were selected from a total of 30 shortlisted customers who have collected points throughout the contest period through their foodpanda delivery orders. Upon the selection of the shortlisted participants, final winners of each prize were selected via a lucky draw and short quiz carried out during the prize giving ceremony.


French Up Your Gift List This Holiday Season With Wiko Malaysia

The holiday season is finally upon us, which means it’s time to empty out your wallets and accounts to bless your loved ones with gifts. The biggest stress to deal with during this time is the hassle of choosing the perfect gift to suit your loved ones. The plethora of products available out there makes the process of gift shopping even more tedious and complicated.

What about including products from the land of baguettes, croissants and crème de la crème of fashion and architecture, France? WIKO, a smartphone brand hailed from Marseille, France has products that are not only affordable but also make for a well suited gift for all.

Here is a round up of 4 products from WIKO Malaysia that would make for the perfect gifts.

1. French Aesthetic and Enchanting – WIKO T50

One of the premium smartphones from the T series with a beautiful design based on their French style, the T50 perfectly blends the French touch with the advanced features youngsters desire. The high-resolution 64-megapixel triple AI camera, 40W fast charge, and a massive 4000mAh battery can provide your beloved with a seamless and smoother interface experience during their mobile photography adventure. Thanks to the 128GB storage, it allows for storing every memorable moment spent with your beloved.

Online Sales Platform
Shopee WIKO Official Store
Colours Available
Aqua Green, Midnight Black
RRP
RM899

2. Long-lasting Fun – WIKO T10

Besides the French Touch, T10 features a massive 5000mAh battery, allowing users to enjoy 30 hours of phone talk without interruption to suit the fast-paced and trendy lifestyle. You can also enjoy roughly 50 hours of music, 20 hours watching online videos, and 23 hours surfing the Web based on their lab test result without worrying about the battery power. Thanks to the microSD card slot, users can extend the storage from 64GB up to 576GB to have seamless and smoother gaming experiences or to store more meaningful photos and videos.

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Online Sales Platform
Shopee WIKO Official Store
Colours Available
Emerald Green, Midnight Black
RRP
RM429

3. Comfortable Content-Viewing – WIKO 10

For trendsetters, WIKO 10, combines the best features of WIKO T50 and WIKO T10, which are the 50MP high-resolution AI triple main camera and the massive 5000mAh battery for the phone photography adventure. We can always guarantee a comfortable entertainment experience for any viewing content as WIKO 10 comes in with a 20:9 ratio extra large 6.74-inch LCD screen. It also comes in a range of 3 colours, so you can pick the one that matches your loved ones personality best.

Online Sales Platform
Shopee WIKO Official Store
Colours Available
Klein Blue, Silver, Black
RRP
RM699

4. An Immersive Listening Experience with WIKO Buds 10 on Your Daily To-go Journey

Earbuds are always the safe option to go when choosing digital devices as a gift. With the minimalist and lightweight design, users won’t really feel like they are wearing it even for long hours. Simple and sophisticated, WIKO Buds 10 will surely make the travel journey more interesting with the 12mm super dynamic driver and dual-mic noise cancellation features. These buds would be suitable for any one on your
to-buy-gifts-for
list because music is food for the soul.

Online Sales Platform
Shopee WIKO Official Store
RRP
RM129

The products mentioned above can also be found at all
WIKO authorised reseller stores
. Stay up to date with the latest promotions and product specifications on their
official website
 and Facebook
page
.


Galaxy Watch5 Pro in an Orthopedic Specialist’s Arsenal to a Fit & Healthy Physique

Physiological and psychological aspects are two key points that health discussions in Malaysia should focus on, according to Dr. Koh Ka Ho, an orthopedic specialist with a burning passion for fitness.

As a fitness and health enthusiast, Dr. Koh believes that it is important for us to regularly monitor our health status so adjustments can be made for improvement, and recommends making the Samsung Health app and Galaxy Watch5 Pro a part of our health tracking arsenal as he has.

When it comes to assessing the impact of your fitness, nutritional, or lifestyle changes, your body composition is one of the most valuable indicators of your overall health. By routinely measuring the percentages of fat, bone, muscle and water in your body, you can assess your progress, spot unwanted changes, and set attainable time-bound goals to get positive health changes.

“The Galaxy Watch5 Pro is my ultimate health and exercise companion. Its advanced
BioActive Sensor
 is capable of measuring my body composition from skeletal muscle mass to body fat percentage and body water, which has greatly assisted me in keeping track of my fitness progress and the modifications of my diet and training regime. I can now do it daily, or anytime, anywhere I want, at the tip of my fingers! ” he shared enthusiastically.

Galaxy Watch5 Pro is equipped with Samsung’s unique
BioActive Sensor
 that drives a new era of digital health monitoring. Using a single unique chip that combines powerful health sensors — Optical Heart Rate and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis — to deliver extensive readings that include body composition, heart rate, blood oxygen levels and even stress levels that help users set tailored health goals.

A good workout routine in general has to be consistent, well-spaced and allow time for muscle recovery and gain. Dr. Koh stands by this concept and maintains a strict training regime which often keeps him on his toes. One of his go-to training techniques to boost his cardio performance is to incorporate interval trainings into to his running and weightlifting exercises.

After working up a sweat, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will provide Dr. Koh with his real-time recovery analysis – heart rate recovery, sweat loss, and blood oxygenation – so he can assess his endurance levels, limits and stamina. On top of that, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will offer personalised water consumption recommendations based on the recovery data to keep him hydrated.

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Dr. Koh is also very amazed with Samsung Health’s
Advanced Running Metrics
’ ability to offer estimates of insightful running performance data like asymmetry of left and right leg, regularity, vertical stiffness, ground contact time, flight time, and vertical oscillation, without any additional sensors.

Diet is another crucial component of Dr. Koh’s fitness regime. He emphasizes that a well-balanced diet is not just good for one’s overall health, but that the road to fitness involves 70% nutrition and 30% exercise. Using the food intake tracker, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro and Samsung Health app assist him to keep a low calorie diet, and pump up the protein and fibre any time he veers off course. “Low sugar, low carbs, high protein, high fibers and staying hydrated,” is his mantra to help others achieve their body composition goals.

A huge fan of fashion, Dr. Koh was highly impressed at the Galaxy Watch5 Pro’s sleek and stylish design with its unique and distinctive colours. An iconic circle frame is used to complement every look, while all-new neutral colours allow the watch to stand out from the crowd. “The magnetic clasp makes it so versatile to put on or take off and the strap is extremely comfortable that you wouldn’t mind wearing it to sleep,” he exclaimed.

Fitness journey feels more rewarding when you get to witness your growth tallying with proven numbers. So, start monitoring your health and fitness today with
Samsung Health
!

Dr. Koh added that he has three more recommendations to help people stay healthy – that is to set goals, stay committed and monitor their progress. You can accomplish all of these and more with the support of the
Galaxy Watch5 Pro
. So, get one of yours right now!

Rome was not built in a day.

Let’s stay consistent together with Samsung Health. Learn more:

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

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

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

Connect with Dr. Koh here:  Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kohkaho/?hl=en


It’s Time to get Hot AND Cold This Festive Season(s) with Samsung Latest Bespoke Home Appliances

Malaysia, the land of continuous festive feasts. In this stretch of time between the year end and the beginning of the new year, we will have gone from celebrating Deepavali to Christmas in 2022, to preparing for the New Year, Chinese New Year and soon to be followed by Ramadan in 2023 in quick succession. It’s a wonder we’ve been able to keep up with the demands of observing our obligations while keeping family, friends, and our loved ones constantly fed and feted.

But not to worry – just in time for this season of giving and gifting, Samsung has introduced a new range of products to elevate your kitchen: the Bespoke Top Mount Freezer with Digital Inverter Technology, Convection Microwave Oven with HotBlast™, and Grill Microwave Oven with Healthy Grill Fry Function.

“The kitchen is arguably the heart of every home, especially in a country like Malaysia where diversity in culture and cuisine is prominent. We believe that our brand-new products can make sure you’re always prepared for anything, no matter the occasion,” said Elaine Soh, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

“This festive season, we aim to bring you products designed by you, for you. Let our versatile roster of products elevate your festive delicacies, and give yourself the gift of time to fully observe these occasions with your loved ones instead of being chained to your kitchen duties.”

Stock Up Your Freezer – But Make it Fashion

Offering an impressive 401L capacity, the Bespoke Top Mount Freezer with Digital Inverter Technology comes in two attractive colour combinations, combining clean white with clean pink or clean navy blue. You also won’t have to worry about storing your favourite holiday beverages with The Big Guard, perfect for storing and chilling tall drinks and bottles.

What’s more, our All-around Cooling Technology allows even cooling from corner to corner, keeping your food fresh for longer. Even with the door opened, the refrigerator will quickly restore to an optimal temperature, maintaining a constant balance of coolness.

The Bespoke Top Mount Freezer with Digital Inverter is further outfitted with Digital Inverter Technology (DIT), allowing the refrigerator to operate longer, while using less energy and producing less noise. The Digital Inverter Compressor precisely controls the flow of air, actively and efficiently saving energy while the refrigerator is active.

The minimalistic design allows the refrigerator to fit in with any kitchen, seemingly integrating with the room yet providing a stylish look to the kitchen for the whole family. Additionally, the refrigerator comes with a 21-year lifespan and a 20-year warranty on compressor, offering you peace of mind.

Hot and Healthy Festive Goodies in a Jiffy

Turn up the heat with our Convection Microwave Oven with HotBlast™ technology and the Grill Microwave Oven with Healthy Grill Fry Function, the perfect kitchen companions, now available in a range of exciting new colours such as Clean Charcoal (35L), Clean Pink (35L), Jeju Yellow (35L).

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Never have we offered such options in terms of colours and functionality, allowing you to pick and choose what to have in your kitchen this holiday season. Coming in various colours, inspired by the beautiful island of Jeju in Korea, get ready to liven up your kitchen top and experience a range of capacity to suit your needs.

Having a festive fest could be challenging when trying new recipes, but the option to choose between the Convection or the Grill Microwave oven will leave you and your family satisfied and healthy by the end of your family gatherings. The Convection Microwave Oven sports the HotBlast™ technology, a brand-new way of cooking that reduces cooking time significantly without compromising on the quality of the food.

With powerful hot air being blown from multiple air-holes/vents, your choice of food will be cooked evenly throughout, leaving it crispy on the outside and juicy in the inside. Not to mention, the 6-in-1 functionality: Air Fry, Grill, Baking, Steam, Microwave and even Fermentation; making your cooking possibilities limitless.

The Grill Microwave Oven specialises in using the Healthy Grill Fry Technology, focusing on bringing the crispiest and juiciest of dishes. Utilising the Grill Fry (Crusty Plate), you can grill and bake your favourite festive dish without compromising the texture, flavour and freshness of your dish.

The Grill Microwave Oven is also equipped with the Home Dessert Function which allows you to make your favourite desserts quickly without pre-heating the oven. With just one tap of a button, you can bake the dessert of your choice. Just mix the ingredients, put the mix in and let the Grill Microwave Oven do the cooking for you.

What’s more, there are various colours for you to choose from, such as: Glam Sky Blue (30L), Jeju Green (23L), Jeju Yellow (30L), Clean Pink (30L, 23L), Clean Mint (23L), Clean black (30L, 23L).

Options are plenty when you’re choosing from Samsung, especially during this holiday season. However, some aspects that makes the ovens so reliable are kept the same, like the durable ceramic enamel finish, allowing for easy and hassle-free cleaning, and the intuitive and clear control panel that fits the smooth aesthetic without being intrusive to your kitchen style.

Regardless of what you decide on, you’ll get something very special this festive season for the whole family.

For more details on Samsung’s latest Bespoke Home Appliances, please visit:

Bespoke Top Mount Freezer with Digital Inverter Technology, 401L (available in Clean White + Clean Navy & Clean White + Clean Pink ):
https://www.samsung.com/my/refrigerators/top-mount-freezer/bespoke-top-mount-freezer-white-401l-rt38k501j8c-me/

Convection Microwave Oven with HotBlast™, 35L:
https://www.samsung.com/my/microwave-ovens/convection/mw8000r-hotblast-mc35r8088lv-sm/

Grill Microwave Oven with Healthy Grill Fry Function (available in Jeju Yellow, Glam Sky Blue and Jeju Green):
https://www.samsung.com/my/microwave-ovens/grill/microwave-oven-grill-mg30t5018cv-sm/


Having it All is Just One Tap Away with Single Take

Never miss any of your favourite moments during gatherings with family and friends with the brilliant AI technology on the Single Take Feature. Remember every little detail of your picture-perfect reunions this holiday season and create shared photo albums so that everyone can walk down memory lane with your funny, candid snaps.

Single Take is now available on the latest
Galaxy A Series
. You won’t have to worry about trying to capture the perfect photo; instead, start shooting like you would a video with just one tap and record 3-10 seconds at a time from various angles. The Single Take feature will automatically select the best shots and line them up with your preferred shot. With these enhancements, your Galaxy’s Single Take photos will be more engaging than ever.

We all know how difficult it is to gather all your kids or furry pets in the frame at once. But the Single Take feature’s got your back in snapping away so that you can get the best options for the golden shot. With Single Take, you can learn and experiment with different photography styles that always surprise you with unexpected shots, including wide-angle shots, close-up shots, and videos – playing the role of the professional photographer to get the right shot.

With the Single Take Feature in all Galaxy A Series for the best Galaxy Experience, you’ll never miss capturing the best moment again.

A picture lasts a lifetime! So start using Single Take now!
For more info on Galaxy A Series, visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a-series/

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HONOR Announces The Imminent Malaysian Arrival of HONOR X9a 5G

Packed with the best in-class Ultra tough OLED curved screen

HONOR Malaysia officially announced a new smartphone in the shape of the HONOR X9a 5G this time around, continuing the trend of a new generation of X-series, and also successor of the earlier HONOR X9 5G released earlier this year.

The teaser started back in September with HONOR sneak dropping hints, with confirmation now assured HONOR fans nationwide the imminent arrival of a new HONOR X9a 5G.

HONOR X9a 5G – Ultra-tough OLED Curved Display

Fans would be familiar with the X-series largely thanks to its premium quality and has been a fan favorite among many Malaysian users. Official photos have teased on how the HONOR X9a 5G fell to the floor, but rather having a dent on the delicate smartphone, it created a crack on the floor instead, implicating its durability of display to withstand fall impact.

The slogan of “Ultra-tough OLED Curved Display” was an obvious reason to why it survived the fall, further implying the screen’s stability and resilience, a welcoming feature to many.

HONOR X9a 5G – What’s more?

Apart from a tough screen display, the HONOR X9a 5G has one of the best software and hardware out there, solving common potential worries such as unintentional false touch and fragility of a curved-screen-phone users have to deal with. As such, the AI anti-mistouch algorithm adapts and will not react to unwanted touch, further reducing the screen’s oversensitivity.

Durability of curved screen wise, the HONOR X9a 5G adopts a 0.65mm Super Reinforced glass on display, for better drop resistance, and has excelled in 33 different drop tests including simulated marble and concrete floor drops, ensuring further strong quality.

HONOR X9a 5G – Coming soon to stores near you!

Get excited with the soon-to-arrive HONOR X9a 5G as your choice of high-quality, durable and cost-effective smartphone for our HONOR fans out there! This would be a phone you don’t want to miss! Stay excited with us and be updated by anything newsworthy on the HONOR X9a 5G only at
https://www.hihonor.com/my/
 or HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook Page!

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Winners of HONOR Talents Global Design Competition Announced

Art creations from all over the world to contest the element of art for recognition within the HONOR community

Organized by HONOR, the 2022 HONOR Talents Global Design Competition is now over after receiving thousands of submissions across the globe. Representing Malaysia were 6 designs that stood out among this highly competitive contest, taking home 6 international awards.

Among the winning designs were Hoh Sheng Yue – a student from Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR) – for her “In The Heart of Nature” piece that took first place in the open design group.

“Inspire The Future” allows global recognition of young talents

The HONOR Talents Global Design Competition is dedicated in bringing together young pioneering artistic creation, with the aim to mobilize the rich resources of the HONOR brand, support, empower and preserve the originality of innovative design. Revolving around the theme of “Inspire the Future”, “Future” represents youth and innovation, implying that young people are talented in discovering and creating beauty through designing artworks.

The global contest was judged based on a panel consists of world-renowned photographers and industry professionals, examining categories of wallpapers, foldable wallpapers, watches, open designs, AR interactive artwork design, and interactive art installation design.

The complete list of winning entries is here:
https://www.hihonor.com/honor-talents/my/

HONOR Talents collaborates with local college and universities to set the stage for young talents

While the HONOR Talents is a contest on an international scale, the art design is emphasizing on the theme of exploration. With this in mind, HONOR Malaysia teamed up with local institutions, including the Era Technology Communication Art & Design, Multimedia University (MMU), Taylor’s University, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) among others, to motivate the Malaysian creative scene with students included, in illustrating their most innovative style of various art forms.

One can create from abstract to complementary colors, gouche or graphic art, even kinetics and mosaics, or any form of art patterns that is organic and freely explored within the world of design principles.

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These designs will be proudly representing Malaysia to compete with the best of the best arts out there, with In-school Awards worth up to RM 70,000 up for grabs, consisting of HONOR’s latest line of products – the HONOR 70, HONOR MagicBook 14 2022, HONOR pad 8 and HONOR Earbuds 3 Pro.

The following are some of the award-winning works of universities that we Malaysians can be proud of:


HONOR X9a 5G – A Gem of a Curved Display Within its Price Range

Uniquely designed and reliable in quality, a class of its own

As we edge closer to the imminent launch of the HONOR X9a 5G, fans can’t wait to get their hands on the new member of the X series, thanks to its Ultra-tough OLED Curved Display. With everyone guessing the price and wonder if this will be something worth buying, the HONOR X9a 5G surely is not your average type of an entry level smartphone. Here’s why.

Gem of a curved display comparable to flagship smartphones

Equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED curved display with a 45° golden curve, the HONOR X9a 5G comes with a reputation of a curved display smartphone openly available to more audience in experiencing such flagship features, previously available only to high-end priced smartphones.

Fans are indeed anticipating this premium feature of a curved display, which would be a sense of luxury pleasing to the eye. As such, users are free to an immersive movie and browsing experience with the 1.07 billion colour display, making each colour pop with visual excitement.

Screen viewings at outdoors will be fun too, with a brightness of up to 800nit, plus a 120Hz screen refresh rate and the 300Hz touch sampling rate makes the HONOR X9a 5G in a world of its own.

Apart from its aesthetic looking curved display, the HONOR X9a 5G allows screen enjoyment with safety eye-protection features. Thanks to the signature TÜV Rheinland’s hardware-level low-blue light certification, and the flagship 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming technology to reduce screen flickering and eye fatigue for a more enjoyable viewing experience even in dark lights. Users are free to binge watch and users and play their favourite games in a high-definition large screen with ease.

Despite initial concerns of the curved display’s fragility, HONOR has dispelled these concerns with multiple videos showcasing the tough structure and durability of its screen, passing various screen tests, including smashing walnuts, crabs and to the extent of ran over by a car.

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All efforts of breaking the screen is futile as the HONOR X9a 5G uses a 0.65mm deep double-strengthened glass screen cover, surviving any crack attempt in securing a smartphone that is tough and durable. Also passing 33 tests back in the R&D, the quality of the screen was further tested and recognized by the 2022 BWF Men’s Doubles champion, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in a recent test video.

The curved display of HONOR X9a 5G has no shortcomings in terms of design, colour, brightness, touch, eye protection, and reliability. Uniquely designed and reliable in quality, the HONOR X9a 5G is in a class of its own, bringing consumers a better screen experience.

For more details about the HONOR X9a 5G, be sure to stay tuned to the live broadcast of the Malaysian launch at 7pm on January 4, 2023, which will be broadcasted live simultaneously on HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page. See you there! For more information, please visit:
https://www.hihonor.com/my/new-launch/
.


HONOR X9a 5G is Coming to Malaysia This January 4th 2023

Overturning the stereotype of curved screens, giving a tough quality display

HONOR Malaysia officially announced the release of its much-awaited HONOR X9a 5G, for a 2023 launch taking place on 4 January 2023 at 7pm. HONOR Malaysia has the build-up for this release formed up largely thanks to multiple quality test videos, with many now anticipating the arrival of the HONOR X9a 5G.

Coming off fresh as the new generation product of the X series, the HONOR X9a 5G carries the flagship qualities that users should look forward to. This will be the first time a mid-range smartphone embodies a curved screen, which is normally seen around the flagship smartphone. Such direction proves that HONOR is bringing forward premium level technologies, with better quality to more budget friendly users.

Ultra Tough OLED Curved Display – Reliable Quality

Based on previously disclosed information, the HONOR X9a 5G’s Ultra Tough OLED Curved Display as a specially designed glass made for HONOR smartphones, using a  0.65mm Super Reinforced glass, resulting a  stronger and more drop-resistant than the 0.55mm glass commonly used in the market.

The toughness is proven by the experiments carried in HONOR’s lab tests, which includes repeated 1-meter drops on marble and concrete floors, and multiple-angle rolling drops, among which the micro-drop test was carried out for several ten thousand times. In addition to the above-mentioned tests and 33 other rigorous tests, this makes the HONOR X9a 5G an ultra-tough OLED curved display quality smartphone, dispelling earlier concerns of any potential breakability of the curved screen.

A premium-quality OLED curved display that can compare to flagship smartphones

There’s more than just the high-quality curved screen, as the sense of luxury brought by the HONOR X9a 5G curved screen is also comparable to flagships. While those who are in the same range remained with the LCD screens, the HONOR X9a 5G has is a step ahead with OLED screens.

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Previously, we would see a 1920Hz PWM dimming only on flagship models, with now the HONOR X9a 5G taking that crown. In true HONOR fashion, it has also obtained the hardware-level low blue light certification from TÜV Rheinland, taking care of consumers’ eye health more comprehensively.

For all the technology embedded in this already impressive smartphone, the HONOR X9a 5G becomes the first mobile phone in the X series that supports HONOR Multiscreen Collaboration feature, that connect HONOR X9a to HONOR’s laptop for more efficient working, which indicates the X series is entering all scenarios era of technology.

HONOR X9a launch – save the date!

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