Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Review – Simple Yet Powerful

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

From RM1,099.00

9.1

Durability

9.0/10

Weight

10.0/10

Price

8.5/10

Performance

9.0/10

Fitness Options

9.0/10

				Pros

Lightweight

Durable

Smooth navigation

Superb AMOLED display

Third party apps available

				Cons

Battery only 3 days max

Vibration can be stronger

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The new Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is one of those smartwatches that I really enjoy using and reviewing. I have reviewed the Galaxy Fit before this and I feel that it was a really good entry level smartwatch, or rather, fitness watch to have. But the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a whole another level. Here’s why.

First Look

First of all, the look and feel of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is more refined and elegant. It looks more like a luxury smartwatch given the watch faces that comes with it looks sharp and professional. It also comes with a leather strap which add exclusiveness to the watch. Of course you can opt to swap the strap with another type using the quick release pin. There are many other types you can buy from Samsung.

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 comes in two sizes, 40mm and 44mm. My review unit is the 40mm aluminum version but don’t let the material fool you. It feels really light and solid, at times I don’t even feel like it is strapped on my wrist.

On the front is a round Super AMOLED screen which displays high contrast colours that looks stunning even under direct sunlight. On the older Galaxy watches, there is the rotating dial ring on the outer part of the front face where you can turn and select the items on the menu.

With the new Galaxy Watch Active 2 however, the dial is missing. But you can still use your finger to touch around the outer part of the watch face to navigate through the menu. A simple upgraded modification that made the Active 2 a lot more futuristic.

On the right side of the watch, there are two buttons and a microphone hole The buttons are for selecting a menu and a back/home button. Also you can long press on the home button to turn the watch on and off. On the left side you can see the speaker grille. You can talk to the watch for Bixby assist if you like and Bixby will reply you via the watch too, hence the speaker.

At the back, you can see the heartbeat sensor. I configured the watch to measure my heartbeat every 30 minutes and the statistics can be seen on the Samsung Health app on my phone. As usual, I wear the watch to monitor my sleep pattern as well.

Usage and Specifications

I don’t do a lot of running with the Active 2. One reason is because it came with a leather strap and being a review unit, I don’t want to leave to much (sweat) stain on it. No swimming with it either although I am tempted to. But yes, you can wear the Galaxy Watch Active 2 for swimming as long as you don’t use it for any dangerous water sport or deep sea diving.

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Now here’s a little bit info on the specs. The Active 2 has an Exynos 9110 dual-core chipset, the same as its predecessor and the original Galaxy Watch – but at 1.15Ghz, it’s fast enough. The smartwatch’s 768MB of RAM is fine for switching in and out of apps, though that is upgraded to 1.5GB for the LTE model.

That’s enough power to zoom around the interface. I do wish that Samsung can add more than 4GB of internal space in the Active 2 – especially since, once the operating system and baseline apps have been loaded up, you’re left with 1.5GB to fiddle with. 1.5GB is still enough to add in some music but having more is better since we can actually install additional apps in the Active 2.

Other than that, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is very snappy and buttery smooth when it comes to navigating around in the menu.

As for the watch faces, there are so many options you can choose from the Galaxy Store. I actually spent hours browsing through the watch faces to see which one I should use. I ended up changing the watch face once every 3-4 hours or so, just for the heck of it.

It also comes with a 350mAh battery and it can last for about 2 days before I need to charge it up again. And it’s using a wireless Qi charger where you can also use your Galaxy phone to charge the watch wirelessly. Just make sure you have the power sharing function on your phone. Most flagship Samsung phones has this, including my Galaxy S10e.

Conclusion

Since I have tried the Galaxy Fit before this, I feel that the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a huge upgrade from the Fit. If you’re looking for a first smartwatch, you can opt for the Galaxy Fit for its simplicity. But if have some extra cash to splurge, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a good smartwatch to have.

My personal opinion? Galaxy Watch Active 2 is an example of Samsung’s fine innovative improvements in wearable technology, making it feels light and simpler but yet so powerful with intuitive features.

I’m not saying, go buy the Galaxy Watch Active 2 right now but it’s more like I’m saying, it has the best function and features in a smartwatch at this moment.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is
available from Samsung
 right now and the retail price starts from
RM1,099.00.


Samsung POWERstick Jet – A Cleaner Home for an Enhanced Life

More powerful and efficient cleaning for a healthier home and lifestyle!

Keeping a home clean has its undoubted benefits. Yet, many of us often forego this daunting task until it’s too late – which is when the home has reached unhealthy levels of dirt and mess. Why is that?

We said it earlier. Cleaning isn’t usually easy as the conventional tools we use are often inconvenient – conventional vacuum cleaners are usually quite heavy and need to be plugged in all the time, mops need their partnering bucket that’s at least half-full of water, and all wall and ceiling fans need to be turned off when you’re sweeping the floor with a traditional broom and dustpan.

Here is where the Samsung POWERstick Jet™ comes in. Its revolutionary lightweight build, ergonomic design, and innovative features were meticulously put together to keep a home clean as efficiently as possible.

As Samsung believes in providing the best life its consumers can lead through innovative technology, the POWERstick Jet™ was designed to eliminate the hassle of keeping a home spotless and by extension, maintaining an organised home and lifestyle overall.

So, why is the POWERstick Jet™ the perfect
companion, partner-in-crime for every person who wants to live in a spotless
home? Read on!

No Dirt, No Dust Will Escape The POWERstick Jet’s Jet Cyclone

Did you know that an uncleaned home,
overwhelmed in dust and dirt, actually exposes you to the severe dangers of
indoor air pollution? Dust mites, pet fur, and mold under your roof expose you
and your family to allergies, asthma attacks, and potentially even pneumonia.
This would be a nightmare, especially if young children are around.

The POWERstick Jet™ was engineered to optimize airflow and clean at the highest levels, ensuring that dust and dirt at all corners and crevices of your home are eliminated. Got dirt trapped in your carpets? Rubbish hiding at difficult-to-reach areas of the home?

The POWERstick Jet™ has it all covered with its Jet Cyclone system that features a suction power of up to 200W and a 180-degree swivel head that lets it move in difficult angles, allowing you to clean every corner.

Moreover, its five-layer HEPA Filtration
System has a micro filter that captures 99.999% of micro dust
[1]
,
ensuring that the air you breathe while cleaning is as dust-free as possible.
That’s right, no more sneezing and coughing while you’re cleaning.

It’s All about Convenience & Keeping Order

Visual
clutter almost always leads to mental clutter. It’s been proven that messier
homes lead to higher levels of stress, and that is why keeping all parts of
your home neat and tidy is vital in keeping your mind healthy.

Samsung had
this in mind and designed the POWERstick
Jet™ to come with its very
own Z Station. Simply put, it is a seven-degree slanted “parking spot” which
also acts as a charger for the portable vacuum. Moreover, its standalone, slim
design allows you to place it anywhere in your home while looking pretty sleek
and neat at the same time without the needs of drilling walls or mounting.

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That aside, when you think of your usual
conventional vacuum cleaner, how much would you imagine it weighs? The answer –
heavy. This very reason may play a role in deterring people from regularly
cleaning their homes, but this is where the Samsung POWERstick Jet™ comes in to save the day. Its lightweight body weighs just 2.7kg,
which means back-breaking cleaning sessions are no more!

Your 2-in-1, All-Round Home Cleaner

What’s the one thing that separates a great
product from other great products? Multi-functions.

The POWERstick Jet™ comes packaged with a Soft
Action Brush, allowing you to pick up fine dust on hard floors and in crevices
with anti-static silver threads and you can easily maintain the brush with a
one-click button. You can also change to Turbo Action Brush that is powerful in
pick up fine particles in the carpets and the hard floor. It spins around 3,750
times a minute, ensuring vacuuming of the highest performance.

However, maintaining a clean home doesn’t just mean keeping it dust-free. It’s also essential to keep your home squeaky and shiny, so that bacteria and germs don’t have a chance to spread.

Samsung designed the Spinning Sweeper attachment that essentially mops your floors at the most effective level. With the Spinning Sweeper attachment, consumers can use reusable microfiber mop pads or even disposable wet cloths, making mopping the floor simpler.

The best part? It works for up to 80 minutes
[2]
, which is plenty of time for you to hit all corners of your home’s floors!

It’s The Finer Details That Make Something Great

“It all
lies in the details.”
This
is the truth, which is why Samsung put a great deal of attention to what sets
the POWERstick Jet™ apart
from other conventional vacuum cleaners. For one, it is equipped with a modern
digital display that makes it super simple for users to know more about their
cleaning partner-in-crime.

Apart from that, the POWERstick Jet™ was engineered to be completely versatile,
able to handle all types of surfaces and levels thanks to the different types
of brushes and attachments and its Telescopic Pipe that allows for length
adjustments.

And if that doesn’t make things convenient enough,
the POWERstick Jet™’s
entire dust bin is fully washable!

No more looking for extra vacuum bags, no
need for tiresome cleaning any longer. This one’s easily removable without even
detaching the pipe from the handheld body, which means that cleaning your
vacuum is as easy as it comes.

The time to raise your standard of living
starts now. A revolutionary vacuum leads to a clean home, which stimulates a
healthier body, mind, and lifestyle. It’s that simple. Head over to your
nearest Samsung Experience Store, pick your new POWERstick Jet™ up, and begin your new and better life today!

The Samsung POWERstick Jet™ is available in several purchase options
depending on your needs and what suits you best, at RM3,599, RM2,899, and
RM2,699 respectively.

For more information about the Samsung POWERstick Jet™, visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/vacuum-cleaners/vs9000-vs20r/

[1]

Tested based on
IEC62885-2, Cl. 5.11, Max mode. Based on SLG(Schubert Leiter Geratesicherheit)
tests.

[2]

Stated run time
applies to Wet Mode when the Spinning Sweeper is attached.


Samsung Raises Awareness On STEM Education

As the next generation holds upon their shoulders our hopes and visions for the future, it is vital that we play our part in creating environments that motivate, empower, and inspire the next generation to beat the impossible and do what they can’t. This year, educating the future generation has been the focus of Samsung’s corporate responsibility and hence, Samsung launched its B40 Children’s Outreach Programme. The initiative’s objective was to expose children from the household income group of under RM3,000 (B40) to the wonders of the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Held
from the 17
th
 till 20
th
 December 2019, Samsung’s B40
Children’s Outreach Programme was a major project carried out in partnership
with Me Books Asia, with the support from Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Selangor
(PPAS), Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor (YAWAS), Persatuan Taska Negeri Selangor,
Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ), CoBlix, and Atom & The Dot. The
four-day workshop, which took place through twenty-two sessions, introduced
over 200 children from six schools and the public to fun and interactive STEM
learning activities; such as interactive storytelling workshops, coding & cool
virtual reality experiences, and more hands-on science experiments.

“As we head further into the 21
st
 century, the importance of tech and IT literacy just gets more and more important. While we recognise our responsibility to the development of the nation, we are also equally committed to the communities around us. We hope that through these workshops, the children who participated have been inspired to explore the wonderful world of technology, and the abundant opportunities that it provides in life,” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

Held at Raja Tun Uda Library in Shah Alam, the B40 children utilised several Samsung Galaxy gadgets to explore their curious, creative, and architectural sides. For one, Samsung Galaxy tablets were utilised to facilitate STEM coding workshops, which gave the children a lot of fun in creating their own zoos through the magic of coding. Not only that, they also had the opportunity to nurture their adventurous spaceman side! Thanks to the power of the Galaxy Note10 and a virtual reality cardboard, the students had the special opportunity to visit Mars through a 3D robotic virtual environment simulation. This ultimately gave them an otherworldly experience, literally!

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“Believing
in equal and quality education for all, we hope to create and curate
experiences that enriches children’s understanding in STEM education and what
the world has to offer. By bringing together innovation and partners with the
same values and passion for education, we can make world-class content
accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for these children”, said Hao Jin, CEO of
Me Books Asia.

Showing its commitment to its cause, Samsung also sent
its employees to facilitate the STEM workshops, as part of its recurring Love
& Care programme. With enthusiasm and national pride, large human-sized
objects in the form of an elephant, giraffe, unicorn, rabbit, deer and tree
were decorated with Décopatch papers that incorporated Batik and Hibiscus
prints on them. These were then gifted to each of the schools to brighten up
their classrooms.

In addition to that, Samsung also donated several of
its devices, such as Galaxy Tablets and TVs, to each of the six schools to
encourage continuous STEM learning through technology. Moreover, basic
necessities such as whiteboards, markers, stationery sets, and more items from
partners such as Me Books Theatre and Me Books Plus app accounts were also
provided to ensure that the schools are in tip-top shape for seamless education
sessions.

“We
are honoured to host this initiative by Samsung and Me Books Asia at the Raja
Tun Uda Library. We trust that by creating more opportunities and exposing
these children to STEM, it will ignite their interest at a young age, thus
preparing them for STEM careers in the future,” added Puan Mastura Haji Muhamad,
Director of Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Selangor (PPAS).


U Mobile Conducts ‘Live’ 5G Use Cases For eMBB And Healthcare In Langkawi

With
5G slated to be commercially available in Malaysia in 2020, there is a lot of
interest as to what benefits will the next generation of mobile internet connectivity
bring. Over the past year, U Mobile has been working hard to explore how 5G may
be leveraged and over the weekend, U Mobile showcased the benefits with ‘live’
use case trials in Langkawi. To give a broad overview of how 5G will progress
humanity, U Mobile conducted use cases for enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) and
for remote consultation.

Woon Ooi Yuen, U Mobile’s CTO, shared that the telco places a huge priority on 5G exploration and use cases are important as they give Malaysians a taste of what is to come before commercial rollout. “U Mobile believes in the unlimited potential of 5G and we adopt a strategic approach to our use cases. We are particularly interested in how 5G will benefit verticals like healthcare, education and smart manufacturing. Over the past year, we have embarked on several ‘live’ tests and today we conducted several use cases including remote Consultation to demonstrate how Malaysians living in remote areas will be able to have access to qualified medical advice with a 5G connection.“

Use Case 1: 5G Speed Test (eMBB)

Woon Ooi Yuen, Chief Technology Officer of U Mobile, sharing U Mobile’s 5G peak speed of 1.2gbps.

Use Case 2: 5G Video Streaming (eMBB)

Woon Ooi Yuen and ZTE representatives demonstrate the seamless, uninterrupted Ultra HD video streaming offered by 5G speeds.

Use Case 3: Remote GP Consultation with DoctorOnCall’s DOCpod (DOCpod’s connectivity is made possible by 5G FWA)

(From left to right)
 Woon Ooi Yuen with Chiak Tang, Chief Operating Officer of DoctorOnCall and Maran Virumandi, Managing Director of DoctorOnCall with the DOCpod. U Mobile has partnered with DoctorOnCall on a remote GP consultation 5G use case. DoctorOnCall’s DOCpod is Malaysia’s first online medical video-consultation platform that combines advanced video and voice technologies with the medical knowledge and experience of Malaysia’s top doctors.

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Use Case 4: Remote Consultation with MEDCOM

Al-Ishsal Ishak, Chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and Gerard Lim, Chief Digital Officer of MCMC, inspecting the MEDCOM device at Hospital Sultanah Maliha, Langkawi. U Mobile has partnered MEDCOM to offer remote consultation in hospitals. MEDCOM is a 5G-enabled telemedicine device that enables doctors to offer consultation to patients remotely. The device is portable making it easy for use and despite its portability, it is able to provide real time, high-quality, and ultra-reliable clinical, physiological, and diagnostic information for doctors to make decision from a distance.

Woon also highlighted that next year, U Mobile will be showcasing even more ‘live’ use cases such as in virtual tourism and VR gaming. The company will be sharing regular updates on these use cases to showcase the unlimited potential of 5G and how it will progress humanity.


Vivo NEX 3 – Supreme Gaming Tool at PUBG MOBILE Club Open

Vivo NEX 3 features the ultimate Multi-Turbo Engine and Turbo Mode that empower gamers to win battles

Vivo, the official title sponsor for the
PUBG MOBILE
 Club Open 2019 Fall Split Global Finals, empowered gamers during the competition held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 29 November to 1 December 2019. This time round, the leading technology company featured its high performing smartphone – NEX 3 provided smooth gameplay that empowered the top 16 teams as they compete to grab a slice of the USD 2.5 million total prize pool.

Vivo NEX 3 is the latest addition to vivo’s premium flagship NEX series and is  designed to showcase the brand’s dedication to innovative design and  technology, which boost gamer performance even during the most intense  mobile gameplay. NEX 3 brings the latest gaming optimization features and upgrades to empower gamers.

Vivo Nex 3 Gaming Features Designed to Empower Gamers to Seize the Ultimate Chicken Dinner

NEX 3 provides upgraded gaming features through powerful functions such as the Multi-Turbo Engine, that combines Game Turbo, Center Turbo, Cooling Turbo and AI Turbo to bring gamers a truly immersive gaming experience.

The Vivo NEX 3 features a Turbo Mode, which is specifically tailored for
PUBG MOBILE.
When the function is turned on, it displays optimization features that support HDR + extreme and deliver a stable high frame rate. This is also an exclusive feature to result from the partnership between vivo and
PUBG MOBILE
Club Open 2019.

The phone also features Ultra Game Mode, which turns off messages and  alerts, allowing gamers to focus all their attention on winning.

Triple Camera Setup for Breakthrough Mobile Viewing and Premium Photo Experience

On top of impressive gaming features, NEX 3 also fulfills the bezel-less  dream with the notch-free Waterfall FullView™ Display and a 99.6%  screen-to-body ratio. This delivers an even better viewing experience to  gamers.

Vivo NEX 3 flexes its superiority in photography with a 64MP Main Camera, which comes with a 13MP Wide-Angle Camera and a 13MP Telescopic Camera. This stunning camera feature ensures HD clarity standard photos can be taken with ease.

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Dual Wi-Fi signal networks Provides Smoother Gaming Experience

The dual WLAN Acceleration technology in NEX 3 uses dual WiFi signal  networks at the same time to boost network speed, offering smoother  performance without jitter or delay. This is vital for gamers, especially when playing
PUBG Mobile
.

NEX 3 connects 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi and uses advanced algorithms to intelligently assess network status to reduce mobile network delays and increase download speeds. When the Dual WLAN Acceleration technology is enabled, it provides a significantly improved gaming environment.

Powerful Hardware to Support Mobile Experience

Vivo NEX 3 increases download speeds up to 1500+Mbps and upload speeds to 140+Mbps. According to lab test, the average latency drop is 25% which allows an even smoother gaming experience.

Powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus, and UFS 3.0 high-speed flash memory, NEX 3 provides top of the range computing performance, smooth multitasking capabilities that can increase read and write speeds by 79% over UFS2.1. NEX 3 is also equipped with 8GB+256GB storage.

Vivo NEX 3 comes with a 4500mAh battery and supports 22.5W Vivo FlashCharge and C-DRX power-saving technologies that greatly improves the device’s overall battery life and allow users to recharge in short time.

 For more information, please visit the official
PUBG MOBILE
accounts on
Facebook
,
Twitter
 and
YouTube
.


World Electronic Sports Games 2019-2020 APAC Final to be held in Malaysia

Fans will get to catch the action live from January 3
rd
 to 5
th
 2020 at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, tickets to go on sale immediately on December 9
th
 2019

Alibaba Sports, a subsidiary of China’s tech giant Alibaba, and Hong Kong’s Esports International Group (EIG) are bringing one of the world’s biggest esports events World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) 2019-2020 Asia Pacific Final to Malaysia, taking place January 3
rd
 to 5
th
 2020 at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre in Petaling Jaya.

A total of 61 teams and 260 players from 58 countries will be converging in Malaysia to compete in DOTA2, CS:GO, Starcraft 2, and Pro Evolution Soccer, for a share of the event’s $300,000 USD prize pool, as well as a chance to advance to the WESG Grand Final, held in Chongqing, China in March 2020. The total available prize pool for the entire World Electronic Sports Games 2019-2020 season is $5,500,000 USD.

The APAC Final for WESG is
co-organised by EIG, Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), and SBS
Events, with support from sponsors ASUS Republic of Gamers and Mayflower. Strategic
partners include Asean First Venture, Brand Soul, eGG Network, and Fintechport.
Official media partner is Astro and official ticketing platform is Ticket2U.

“Not only are we bringing back
the APAC Final this year, it is the first time that we’re hosting this event
outside of China, and that is a huge milestone for us,” said Jason Fung, Senior
Director, Global Esports, Alibaba Sports. “The incredible support from all of
our partners made it possible to choose Malaysia as our host country.”

“The esports industry in Malaysia is growing rapidly and we are glad to see tremendous support from various industry players for the  World Electronic Sports Games 2019-2020 Asia Pacific Final. We hope that through this event, we can bring a new level of esports competition to Malaysia and help further showcase the development of esports potential to the world,” said Chris Leung, Project Director, EIG.

Tickets start from RM 10 for a day pass and RM 850 for a VIP pass. Tickets go on sale December 9
th
  2019 on the Ticket2U website,
https://www.ticket2u.com.my/
.

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The WESG 2019-2020 Asia Pacific Final will be broadcasted live on eGG Network (Astro CH800) from January 3
rd
 to 5
th
 2020. Visit
https://www.egg.network
 for TV schedule. Fans can also catch a live stream of the event on Facebook, Twitch, and on the Chinese live streaming platform Douyu.

“We are thrilled that Malaysia is the host of the APAC Final for the World Electronic Sports Games 2019-2020. Malaysia has long had an amazing community of fans and gamers that drive the games ecosystem. But now this community is matched with the infrastructure, the connectivity and an increasingly agile and versatile talent base making Malaysia uniquely connected to bridge investors to throughout the region. Malaysia is truly the heart of digital ASEAN and we in MDEC fully support these great community initiatives in growing our digital economy and realising our ambition for creating a competitive and inclusive digital content ecosystem,” said Hasnul Hadi Samsudin, Vice President of MDEC.

“We’re glad to bring yet another
international esports tournament to Malaysia thanks to this partnership with
Alibaba Sports and EIG. WESG is another big milestone for eGG Network and the
esports industry, as we work towards making Malaysia an esports hub in SEA.
This 3-day event is something all gamers and esports fans should look forward
to, as this is an opportunity to be in the same room and watch some of the
biggest teams and names of CS:GO, Starcraft 2, PES and of course DOTA2,” said
Lee Choong Khay, Chief of Sports, eGG Network, Astro.

More details and updates will be released in the coming weeks. For more information, fans can visit the official website at
www.wesg.com
.

In conjunction with the World Electronic Sports Games 2019-2020 Asia Pacific Final, Alibaba Sports and EIG also announced the WESG Fintech Conference happening at Grand Ballroom, Sunway Resort Hotel , on January 2
nd
 2020. The MDEC-sanctioned conference will feature keynote speakers Prof. Simon Choi, Mr. Ricky Lau, and Mr. Brian Au, covering topics such as Fintech of esports in Malaysia and 5G development in esport games. More details can be found at
www.eig.ltd
.


Be in The Running to WIN a HUAWEI MateBook D 15

Thanks to our amazing fans, we’ve had a great 2019 but 2020 is set to bigger and better!  To kickstart the year, HUAWEI is giving back to the fans with a ‘Like, Share & Comment’ social contest on their official Facebook Page following the announcement of HUAWEI MateBook D 15. The product will officially go on sale on Saturday, 18 January 2020 at an irresistible price of RM2,499 only! The social contest has garnered more than 1,200 likes, 800 comments and 890 shares, and it’s expected to grow rapidly until the social contest ends on Sunday, 12 January 2020.

The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 boasts aesthetic
designs, innovative technologies and cutting-edge intelligent experiences
thanks to its 15.6-inch Ultra-slim FullView display, multi-screen
collaboration, innovative fingerprint unlocks and recessed camera. These features
are packaged in an affordable price to help build a better intelligent world
for students and young professionals in hopes of better accessibility to latest
technologies.

Here is how to win a brand-new HUAWEI
Matebook D 15 through HUAWEI’s ‘Like, Share and Win’ social contest with these
simple steps:

Follow HUAWEI on their
Official Facebook Page

Like & Share the
post
, and make sure your profile is set as public
Tell us why you want to win the latest HUAWEI MateBook D 15
Tag three of your friends & include
#HUAWEIMateBook
D15 in the comment section of the post

 The lucky winner will be announced on Monday, 13 January 2020;
terms and conditions applied

Transcend Boundaries with the Stylish FullView Display

Equipped with a 15.6-inch, 1080p FHD IPS FullView display, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 delivers a fully immersive experience. The top and side bezels are only 5.3mm thick, resulting in an 87 per cent screen to body ratio – the highest yet on a HUAWEI MateBook D product. It allows users to have more access to contents on one page rather than scrolling down the page. It also helps deliver better productivity when it comes to referring materials and making comparisons for various documents. This ultimately enhances overall viewing pleasure.

But as with all laptops, the screen can only be so big – and figuring out how to utilise that limited space to its fullest extent has always been the objective of Huawei’s engineers. On the HUAWEI MateBook, HUAWEI has removed the webcam from the bezel and integrated it into the keyboard. The recessed camera lets HUAWEI further cut down on the bezel size and provides better privacy. Finally, HUAWEI chose a high-strength aluminium alloy for the chassis, allowing it to improve the durability of the PC with no compromises on the screen-to-body ratio.

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Lighter, Thinner and Prettier

The HUAWEI MateBook D Series is designed for young consumers. Its aesthetics reflect the characteristics of its target audience –, the curvy, streamlined design endows it with a stylish and unique aesthetic identity. Compared to the rounded design of its predecessors, the new HUAWEI MateBook D Series has a bolder and sleeker design. The enhancements made to the small details – such as the thinner bezels and recessed camera – allow HUAWEI to further shrink the form factor of the laptops, further improving their portability.

HUAWEI’s designers and engineers designed a 15.6-inch laptop that is not only the lightest in the industry, but also features a display that has 87 per cent screen-to-body ratio in a chassis with dimensions of only 357.8mm 229.9mm x 16.9mm.

Smart Connection Made Easy with Multi-Screen Collaboration and One Tap Share

People have been using smartphone and laptop interchangeably, and sometimes even together so that one can complement and synergise with the other. It’s made possible now with One Tap Share where the revolutionary file transfer solution lets user instantly transfer files from smartphones and PC (and vice versa) through a custom channel. It is the perfect solution to the age-old problem with file transfers between PCs and Android devices.

With Multi-screen Collaboration,
users can establish a seamless connection between two systems by tapping the
smartphone against PC. Peripherals such as mouse and keyboards can be used to
control smartphones. Users can work on both devices directly on the PC. Not to
mention MateBooks can get access to the rich Android app ecosystem (for videos,
news and productivity apps).

Higher Security Measures Means More Privacy Secured

HUAWEI MateBook is the first Windows PC to feature a fingerprint sensor for user login. Many users want a device that boots up quickly, as it would allow them to get back to work in a moment’s notice. Like its predecessors, the HUAWEI MateBook D is also equipped with the fingerprint scanner. It is integrated into the power button, so users can power on their device while simultaneously having their identity authenticated.

As mentioned above, the recessed
camera is one-of-a-kind and helps users to secure more privacy without exposing
their face via the webcam hacking. It also helps resolve the custom issue where
most users will cover their conventional webcam with a sticker to secure their
privacy.

Pricing and Availability

The HUAWEI MateBook D15 will retail
at RM2,499 starting 18 January 2020. It is available in Mystic Silver with the
following standard configuration of 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It also
offers 3 USB ports (1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0), a 3.5mm headset jack, and a HDMI
port.

For more information, please visit
https://shop.huawei.com/my/product/huawei-matebook-d-15
.


Bigo Live, The Platform That Makes Shining Stars Releases New Footage

Bigo Live, the live streaming platform based in Singapore is slated to release exciting footage of some of their popular broadcasters in New York Times Square on 7 January 2020.  The footage will feature snippets of how the lives of ordinary people  have been transformed based on the power of new age communication;  simply by sharing a slice of life during their live streams or  broadcasts.

The release of this new footage is a prelude to the upcoming BIGO Gala Awards 2020, held in Singapore;
 an inaugural ceremony where the platform’s best and brightest are
celebrated. Some of the featured broadcasters from the Times Square
footage will be descending unto the little red dot to receive their
trophies and to perform in front of a global audience.

Bigo Live
 has been known to drastically better the lives of their broadcasters
who claimed that they were sceptical at the beginning. Now, however,
these same ordinary individuals have gained not only popularity, a
faithful following of hundreds of thousands, they have also been given
an outlet to share their craft, showcase their talent or passion, make
friends on a global scale, a feat that was not possible before.

Sharing
 on the video shown in Times Square, Broadcasters shared that they were
grateful to Bigo Live for providing them with an outlet to be creative,
passionate, and to enjoy fame while earning an income all at the same
time.

This social media evolution has not only given rise to a
new generation of online stars, but has also created a world where
info-tainment is consumed based on mobility and accessibility. In this
area, Bigo Live’s successful creation of a global talent base that is
both local and global is not only unique, but proving to be quite a
popular choice for many Gen Y’s and Z’s.

People who are interested can catch the full ceremony in app, on 15 January, GMT +8 on Bigo Live.

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Bigo Live is available on both android and iOS.


Catch SEA’s Best at the Piala Presiden Esports 2020 on eGG Network

Support Malaysia’s top Garena Free Fire and eFootball PES 2020 players at the Piala Presiden Esports 2020 Grand Finals!

eGG Network is proud to be the official broadcast partner of the
Piala Presiden Esports 2020
, with the Grand Finals event happening this 1
st
 & 2
nd
 February 2020 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The tournament will feature top teams and players of
Garena Free Fire
 and
eFootball PES 2020
 from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia.

All Malaysians can show support to
the players representing Malaysia at the Grand Finals
. Watch teams
Argon MY
 and
HighQuality MY
 who came out on top at the Malaysia and Singapore qualifiers for
Garena Free Fire
, while
Norhaikal Md Noh
 and
Muhammad Syah Ali
 will represent Malaysia in
eFootball PES 2020
. They will be playing for a total tournament prizepool of
1.5billion Indonesia Rupiah
!

Esports fans can catch all the action this weekend on eGG Network’s channel in Malaysia (Astro CH800), Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Myanmar and Australia, on
1
st
 February from 1pm – 10:30pm and 2
nd
 Feb from 1pm – 5pm
. More info on where to watch at
http://egg.network/

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Check Out These Limited-Edition HONOR MagicWatch 2 Design Series

HONOR
 taps into the world of art and fashion with new design-focused collaborations

In continuing the brand’s commitment to offer a more extensive range of products under its Intelligent Lifestyle ecosystem, global smartphone brand HONOR announced a series of striking new limited-edition designs for the HONOR MagicWatch 2 including collaborations with a number of rising stars in the worlds of art and graphic design including Jacky Tsai, George Greaves, Wang DongLing and Giovanni Ozzola.

Pushing the boundaries of technology and art, the latest designs for the HONOR MagicWatch 2 bring together elements of illustration, graphic design, photography, sculpture and calligraphy with HONOR’s innovative design philosophy and vision. In addition to the limited-edition designs, the versatile and customizable HONOR MagicWatch 2 comes with a number of pre-installed themes to change the look and feel of your watch face and even allows you to add your own photos. HONOR fans are also able to personalize their watch face with their own designs. The recent HONOR Global Watch Face Design contest attracted more than 1,400 entries, with 85 watch face designs selected to be available for download from the Huawei Health App from February 2020.

Launched as part of HONOR’s Intelligent Lifestyle’s offerings, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 shows the brand’s commitment to more innovations in various product lines and keeps a forward-thinking mindset for a more connected world. This is just one of HONOR’s many milestones in its 1+8+N IoT strategy aiming to continuously create an intelligent and fully-integrated experience for consumers.

The
HONOR MagicWatch 2
 is available in two sizes – 46mm and 42mm (coming soon). While the 46mm variant is designed with an auto-racing watch panel, evoking a sporty, bold and adventurous look, the 42mm variant is designed with fashion in mind, with a smooth and sleek aesthetic. With three different straps to choose from, including elastic rubber (an eco-friendly hypoallergenic material), leather and metal, you can pick one that suits your lifestyle the best. Boasting a 1.39-inch full-color AMOLED touchscreen, customizable watchfaces, up to 14 days of ultra long-lasting battery life and kitted out with a range of health and fitness features, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 is made for those who yearn for a useful and stylish smartwatch. Currently, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm Charcoal Black and Flax Brown is available to purchase at RM 699 and RM 749 respectively on
hihonor.com/my
 and HONOR Experience Stores (HES) nationwide.

“As a leading global smartphone brand, we are committed to creating cutting-edge, fashion-forward technology that looks as good on the outside as the tech on the inside. We’re thrilled to have partnered with some really exciting names in the worlds of art and design for our latest design series for the MagicWatch 2; the collection truly embodies our bold, adventurous spirit, with a range of stunning designs to suit every style and taste,” said George Zhao, President of HONOR.

HONOR x Jacky Tsai

An Innovative Fusion of Pop Art and Chinese Craftmanship with “
Floral Horse”
 and “
Shanghai Tang Café”

Jacky Tsai, one of the world’s leading contemporary pop artists, created two limited edition designs for the HONOR MagicWatch 2. Based in London, the Chinese artist is known for his vibrant style and inventive approach to design which fuses traditional eastern artistic techniques and imagery with western Pop Art. Tsai’s diverse works have gained him international acclaim and his work has been showcased around the globe at key exhibitions in London, Moscow, Hong Kong, New York and Singapore.

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With two eye-catching limited-edition designs, named “Floral Horse” and “Shanghai Tang Café” respectively, Jacky fuses elements of pop art with iconic eastern influences using splashes of colour across the watch faces and straps.

HONOR x George Greaves

A Touch of Exotic with
“The Palm Tree”

Known for his bold graphic prints and with an eye for the unusual, Bristol-based illustrator George Greaves is a master in dreamlike, archetypal imagery. Inspired by nature, the unisex palm tree design combines geometric elements with a muted color palette, evoking a sense of majestic landscapes and far-flung adventures. George liked the idea of creating a timeless scene on a time telling device and “The Palm Tree” perfectly embodies this.

HONOR x Wang DongLing

Reinterpreting Historical Calligraphy with “
Cheng Hao, ‘Autumn Moon’, Entangled Script”

Wang Dongling is widely recognized as China’s greatest living calligrapher and is known for his large abstract works that he calls “calligraphic paintings.” Bringing together poetry and painting, Dongling creates his work through performances where he translates the text of ancient Chinese verses into gestural interpretations of traditional characters. His work has been showcased at the Metropolitan Museum, the British Museum and other famous museums worldwide. In his limited-edition design for the HONOR MagicWatch 2, Wang incorporates elements of his signature experimental calligraphic style, with powerful brush-and-ink strokes using deep olive green hues.

HONOR x Giovanni Ozzola

Experimenting with light, photography and sculpture in
“One Day”, Old Walls
” and
“Ficus”

Originating from Florence, Giovanni is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in photography, as well as video and sculptural installation. His artworks have been exhibited internationally in numerous public and private institutions, including Fosun Foundation in Shanghai, 313 Art Project in Seoul, District 6 Museum in Cape Town, Tate Modern in London and many more.

Giovanni’s three designs for the HONOR MagicWatch 2 evoke a sense of discovery.

“One Day” blends graffiti with a sunrise scene to express both the frantic and the quiet, natural moments in life.

In “Old Walls”, Giovanni reflects on makind’s compulsion to tell stories by using an artistic technique called detachment where he preserve sections of old wall paintings. Giovanni is interested in exploring how people can tell stories and preserve legacies and experiences through  tracks on the walls.

“Ficus” is an exploration of space and light. Giovanni captures the leaves in different lighting conditions, adding depth and dimension to the final design.

For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR MagicWatch 2, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.


Discover Your Children’s Amazing Possibles with Nestlé New NANKID OPTIPRO

Nestlé today
kickstarted the new year with the launch of its new and improved NANKID
OPTIPRO® which will be exclusively available for purchase first on Lazada through
the “Discover Amazing Possibles” campaign, aimed at encouraging parents to help
their children realise the best possible versions of themselves.

Nestlé’s new
and improved NANKID OPTIPRO® is the latest breakthrough in child nutrition and
is scientifically-formulated with a Hundred Million probiotics, as well as new
revolutionary ingredient – 2’-FL Oligosaccharide, a type of carbohydrate
derived from lactose to help improve children’s gut function. Scientific
studies show that 2’-FL Oligosaccharide helps strengthen the gut wall, increase
good bacteria in the gut and removes bad bacteria.

The new
NANKID OPTIPRO® is the result of 30 years of research, which serves to
encourage a desirable balance between good and bad bacteria in the gut and
therefore, an ideal body defense system for lifelong wellness. “The body’s
defensesystem is one of the most important systems in the human body,
especially for children in their growing-up years. By supporting and nurturing
the body defense system, children are now in position to have their full
potentials unlocked; to
Discover Amazing
Possibles
,” said Jasmin Estacio, Business Manager, Nestlé Nutrition
Malaysia.

“At Nestlé, we believe that children should be given the opportunity to discover the best possible version of themselves, through the support of their loving family and sustenance of NANKID OPTIPRO®. Our
Discover Amazing Possibles
 campaign is about parents helping children discover a world of possibilities in their journey to be the best that they can be,” added Estacio.

The new NANKID
OPTIPRO® is first available exclusively on Lazada. It will also be part of the leading
eCommerce platform’s Milk Formula Guarantee, which offers a 3 times Money Back
Guarantee that the product is genuine and has at least a seven-months-to-expiry
from delivery date*. During the upcoming Lazada Lunar New Year Sale on 13 to 15
January, 18% discount vouchers for the new NANKID OPTIPRO® will also be up for
grabs while stocks last*.

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“Today, Malaysians
are living in an age of speed and convenience where technology adoption
permeates almost every age group, with both young and old becoming more reliant
on eCommerce for their everyday needs. Parents too are turning to eCommerce as
their one-stop lifestyle destination and the solution for their busy
lifestyles. At Lazada, we are committed to ensuring that our customers enjoy
the luxury of shopping online without having to compromise on their well-being.
With Lazada’s Milk Formula Guarantee, parents can now purchase genuine milk
formula products, including Nestlé’s new NANKID OPTIPRO®, wherever and whenever,
with complete confidence in the products’ authenticity and quality,” said Leo
Chow, Chief Executive Officer, Lazada Malaysia.

NANKID
OPTIPRO® comes in two variants – Stage 3 for children aged one to three and
Stage 4 for children four years and above. Apart from the newly-added
ingredient 2’-FL Oligosaccharide, NANKID OPTIPRO® also contains Optimized
Protein, 100 million units of Probiotics, DHA & ARA, and no added sucrose
to help support the overall growth and development of a toddler.

The new and
improved NANKID OPTIPRO® is now available for purchase exclusively via Lazada,
and will be available at retailers across Malaysia at a later date. Get a pack
of Nestlé’s NANKID OPTIPRO® via Lazada today and start your children’s journey
of Discovering Amazing Possibles!


Festival of the Future to Become Focus of Southeast Asia’s Sauciest Tech Conference

AI, blockchain, energytech, agritech, smart cities, entertainment and social impact to take centrestage at Techsauce Global Summit 2020

The theme for South East Asia’s largest tech conference,
Techsauce Global Summit
 has just been announced.
Techsauce Global Summit’s ‘Festival of the Future’ will take place at Centara Grand @CentralWorld, Bangkok from the 18th to the 19th of June 2020.

Over 20,000 attendees, 500 speakers and 1,900 startups from across 50 countries are set to attend this year’s event which will be bigger and more innovative than ever before.

Techsauce Global Summit will feature 14 stages and 4 innovative areas including enterprise, music, sport and art.

Highlights of this year’s event include discussions around:

Social impact
Culture
Hybrid intelligence
Govtech
Diversity

Speakers for last year’s Techsauce Global Summit included Audrey Tang, Digital Minister of Taiwan; Martin Ford, Writer and Futurist; Linda Liukas, book author of Hello Ruby; Ryan Lee, CFO and Co-founder of Smartstudy; Marvin Liao, Partner 500 Startups and Bob Zhang, Founder and CEO of People Squared.

Techsauce Global Summit is the biggest tech conference in South East Asia. It aims to strengthen South East Asia’s technology ecosystem and highlight Thailand as Asia’s leading tech hub. It is the epicentre for global leaders in technology, startups, corporations and investors to collaborate while networking to improve the tech industry.

This year’s Techsauce Global Summit 2020 will be more diverse than ever, bringing together social entrepreneurs, musicians and artists, filmmakers, and LGBTQ members to celebrate the very latest in innovation.

Techsauce Global Summit 2020 will also focus on the social impact technology plays in everyday lives. A higher number of tech startups that create a social impact and highlight key issues are set to showcase this year. As connectivity increases the tech sector has become a significant source of employment and continues to disrupt economies.

Speaking ahead of this year’s Techsauce Global Summit 2020,
Co-founder and CEO of
Techsauce Global Summit
, Oranuch Lerdsuwankij said:

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“We’re very excited by the theme for this year’s event, ‘festival of the future’. It will consist of four different areas most impacted by innovation including music, art, enterprise and sport. The aim of Techsauce Global Summit is to help people realise why technology is important and to highlight how it makes our world better. Techsauce Global Summit remains Southeast Asia’s largest tech conference with last year’s attendees coming from a diverse range of countries including Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, India and even the UK!”

For more on this year’s Techsauce Global Summit please see
https://summit.techsauce.co/


Haier Defines the Future of Smart Homes at CES 2020

Haier ushered in next-generation living with its revolutionary smart home experiences ecosystem at the CES 2020 Haier booth in Las Vegas, Nevada. Haier’s visionary look at the future draws upon more than 40 products across Haier’s portfolio of brands, allowing for infinite customization based  on user scenarios.

Smart home is a leading topic during the event, with a variety of global brands showcasing their latest appliances and products. Among the slew of new products, Haier stands out with its unique approach to smart home living and its groundbreaking ecosystem.

“Haier has always strived to be the industry leader and push the boundaries of possibility. Our ecosystem brings together cutting-edge smart home  appliances from our extensive brand portfolio, enabling more families to  enjoy a good life powered by IoT technology.” said Huang Cheng, Creative Director of Haier Smart Home.

The smart home trend has exploded in recent years, and smart home products have been developed for almost every room in the household. Haier, takes the opportunity to showcase a new smart home reality for consumers around the world. Rather than purely developing products, Haier’s ecosystem allows users to tailor their personal smart home experience freely.

At the Haier booth, a hologram video transported visitors to a vision of the future, where IoT connects all devices in the home. Meanwhile, Haier’s Smarter Life space highlighted the extensive functionality and design possibilities of the Haier ecosystem. Using the system, Haier demonstrated how each room could be customized to a consumer’s requirements and budget, from a Smart Closet to Smart Living Room or Kitchen.

In one scenario, homeowners seeking to improve security could install a smart security camera, lock and sensor for as little as a few hundred dollars. Meanwhile, those looking for a complete smart experience can design every room in their home using products from Haier’s smart home product portfolio. For example, a home for the elderly and disabled can be fitted with an easy-to-use Smart Kitchen that monitors and automatically turns off the water and gas, and a Smart Closet that automatically stores wheelchairs.

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The Haier vision also supports green and healthy living. In Haier’s future Smart Kitchen, consumers can use a Haier PAD to identify the origin and date of ingredients, view recipes and select seasonal produce.

Established in 2019, Haier Smart Home has gained widespread popularity worldwide. To date, its ecosystem boasts around 20 million users globally, of which 13.3 million are in Asia, 4.16 million are in America, 1.4 million are in Europe and 1 million are in Australia. Haier Smart Home is part of the sixth era of Haier Group’s brand ecosystem strategy announced during its 35th Anniversary Group Annual Meeting.


Ring in the Year of the Rat with HONOR’s Chinese New Year Deals

From 17-31 January, reward yourself and your loved ones with these deals from HONOR

Chinese New Year is a time for family gatherings and giving; whether in the form of traditional red packets or better known as
Ang Paos
and gifts. To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, HONOR Malaysia is welcoming the year of the Rat with HUAT HUAT deals on
www.hihonor.com/my
 from 17 – 31 January 2020.

Express
gratitude and complement your well wishes for the festive season with these
amazing HONOR smartphone, wearables and accessories deals. With any purchase
during the promotion period, HONOR brings you its Twin Festival Delights in the
form of free HONOR
Ang Paos
and free delivery. On top of that, customers
can top up RM 20 with every purchase to take home an HONOR 10,000mAh PowerBank
worth RM 149.

These exciting deals do not stop there! HONOR will also be giving away a free RM 400 voucher applicable upon checkout, together with an HONOR 3-in-1 Traveling Set and HONOR Waterproof Bag for every purchase of the HONOR 20 PRO.*
*
while stocks last

Aside
from the incredible deals below, customers can Spin the Wheel 3 times dailyon HIHONOR to
stand a chance to win an HONOR FlyPods Lite, HONOR Band 5 Sport or a RM 50
voucher with a minimum purchase of RM 600 on any products.

HONOR Smartphones Deals

Model

RRP

CNY Sale

Free Gifts

  HONOR 10

  RM 1,399

RM 749

  HONOR Body Fat Scale or HONOR Band 5 Sport

  HONOR 20

  RM 1,399

RM 1,199

  n/a

  HONOR 20 PRO

  RM 1,999

RM 1,599*

  RM 400 voucher (upon checkout), HONOR 3-in-1
  Travelling Set and HONOR Waterproof Bag

  HONOR 8X (Blue and Black)

  RM 799

RM 749

  HONOR 8X Giftbox

  HONOR 8X Max (Blue and Black)

  RM 899

RM 899

  HONOR 8X Giftbox

  HONOR 20 Lite

  RM 799

RM 749

  HONOR Foldable bag

  HONOR 8S

  RM 399

RM 345

  n/a

HONOR Wearables Deals

Model

RRP

CNY Sale

  HONOR Band 5 (Black, Midnight Navy, Olive Green, Coral
  Pink)

  RM 129

RM 111

  HONOR Watch Magic (Black)

  RM 499

RM 399

  HONOR Band 5 Sport (Glacier Grey, Sakura Pink)

  RM 79

RM 69

  HONOR Sport PRO (Phantom Red, Phantom Grey)

  RM 299

RM 199

HONOR Accessories Deals

Model

RRP

CNY Sale

  HONOR 10,000mAh PowerBank

  RM 149

RM 79

  HONOR SoundStone Speaker

  RM 149

RM 99

For more information on HONOR Malaysia, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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HONOR Kicks Off 2020 with the Customer’s Choice Sale

From 7 – 9 January, HONOR is extending favorite deals on their most popular products

HONOR Malaysia has heard you loud and clear! HONOR is bringing back its most popular deals and bundles to kick off the new year and thank their fans for a fantastic 2019. From today till 9 January 2020, customers can check
hihonor.com/my
 for these amazing deals on smartphones, wearables and accessories.

On
top of the favorite deals from HONOR’s recent Year End Sale, HONOR Malaysia also
added a new bundle, offering the HONOR Watch Magic and HONOR Band 5 Sport for
only RM 429. Check out the deals in detail below:

HONOR
Deals

Model

RRP

Sale

  HONOR Watch Magic (Black)

  RM 499

RM 399

  HONOR Band 5

  RM 129

RM 111

  HONOR 10,000mAh Powerbank

  RM 149

RM 59

  HONOR 10 (FREE HONOR Smart Scale or HONOR Band 5
  Sport)

  RM 1,399

RM 749

HONOR Special Bundles

Model

RRP

Sale

  HONOR
  20 and HONOR 10,000mAh Powerbank

   RM 1,548

RM 1,199

  HONOR
  Band 5 and HONOR 10,000mAh Powerbank

  RM 278

RM 149

  HONOR
  Watch Magic and HONOR Band 5 Sport

  RM 578

RM 429

For more information on HONOR Malaysia, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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HONOR MagicWatch 2 Arrives in New Variant

Get your latest style companion in Flax Brown for only RM749

Global smartphone brand HONOR today announced that the
HONOR MagicWatch 2
 (46 mm) will be arriving in a brand-new colour, Flax Brown at RM 749 beginning 20 January 2020 on
hihonor.com/my
 and HONOR Experience Stores (HES) nationwide.

Completing the look, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 Flax Brown’s strap is made from genuine leather with a stainless-steel casing with black bezel around the display designed to complement users through its dynamic fitness and health monitoring technologies. This variant will also come with an interchangeable water-resistant black strap to offer its user more flexibility.

Launched a month ago, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 is your ultimate “Health Guru”. It features 15 goal-based fitness modes to help you stay motivated and in times of uncertainty, it also has a voiceover guidance for real-time actionable advice.

For those who are looking for a smartwatch that is well-balanced between fitness and lifestyle, the practical yet stylish HONOR MagicWatch 2 in Flax Brown is sure to enhance your appearance for any occasion. Aside from extensive modes, the MagicWatch 2 also comes equipped with music playback capabilities to offer you an enjoyable workout session. The device’s battery also lasts up to 14 days to ensure that you can enjoy all the features that the watch has to offer without worries.

This
device is a step forward for HONOR towards creating a wholesome line of
products for its consumers via 1+8+N, HONOR’s Intelligent Lifestyle ecosystem.
The integration of all its products is poised to set the stage for a smarter
and more connected world which will ultimately add value to the lives of its
consumers.

Looking
forward to the HONOR MagicWatch 2 in Flax Brown? Get ready to buy yours on 20
January 2020.

For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR MagicWatch 2, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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HONOR Wins Big at CES 2020 with Growing Momentum of Wearables

Global technology brand HONOR today announced a slate of award wins at  CES 2020 by international media and organization, testament to its best in class products, solid business performance, cutting-edge technologies and international brand recognition.

The HONOR MagicWatch 2, the brand’s second-generation smart and  health assistant with a 14-day battery life, has been awarded Best of CES 2020 by international top-tier media outlets Android Headlines, PocketNow and Ubergizmo. The HONOR Band 5 Sport, an all-in-one fitness tracker, has also been awarded a CES 2020 Spotlight Award by Android Authority as one of the top picks at CES this year.

HONOR has also been crowned Top 15 Global Smartphone Brand of the Year and Global 5G Smart Phone Innovation Breakthrough Brand by IDG, thanks to its pioneering innovation in the 5G arena.

In 2019, HONOR has seen momentous growth in its overseas markets,  achieving a 21% YoY increase in smartphone shipments in the first three  quarters alone, according to IDC. Supported by its successful and visionary 1+8+N IoT strategy, HONOR has recorded a whopping 1333% YoY increase in shipments of wearables over the same period. The brand has continued to cement itself as a leader across key markets. In Russia, HONOR has achieved 25% market share.

“We are honored to be awarded as one of the top brands in the industry by  IDG. The recognition highlights the success of our 1+8+N strategy, which  aims to build an ecosystem of integrated smart products, paving the way  for a truly connected society. HONOR will continue to be a driving force for innovation in the industry and play a key role in accelerating 5G and smart living developments,” said George Zhao, President of HONOR.

Looking ahead to 2020 and beyond, HONOR is dedicated to creating more  award-winning, pioneering technology, from PCs, wearables, smart audio  and smart screens. Stay tuned for more surprises from HONOR.

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Grab HUAWEI MateBook D 15 with Freebies at HUAWEI Roadshows

Get the most out of your budget
while receiving freebies worth RM1,287 during the sales start of HUAWEI
MateBook D 15 on 18 January 2019. The HUAWEI roadshows will be held at four
locations –
IOI City Mall
,
Putrajaya,
Sunway Pyramid
, Petaling
Jaya
, Queensbay Mall
, Penang, and
Imago Mall
, Sabah with an aim to
enhance customer’s laptop experience with cutting-edge technologies at an
affordable price.

To celebrate the arrival of HUAWEI
MateBook D 15, HUAWEI kickstarted the pre-order today with limited stock
online. Customers can pre-order the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 on HUAWEI Vmall where
freebies are offered in both pre-order and roadshows. The freebies consist of
Microsoft Office 365
, a
Bluetooth mouse
 and a
HUAWEI FreeBuds 3
 – all of which to
help complement the laptop.

Launched last year in China, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is the brand’s latest addition to the series. Since its inception, it has received a positive response with high ratings for its state-of-the-art technologies and intelligent features, which sports a 15.6-inch ultra-slim laptop with a FullView Display, multi-screen collaboration, recessed camera and fingerprint login. Combined with aesthetic craftmanship, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is a beauty with beastly performance.

To
top it off, Malaysia is the first country to launch the HUAWEI MateBook D 15
outside of China, allowing Malaysians to be among the first in the world to get
their hands on the HUAWEI’s latest laptop.

Pricing and Availability

Priced at RM 2,499, the HUAWEI
MateBook D15 will be available on 18 January 2020 in Mystic Silver with the following
standard configuration of 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It also offers 3
USB ports (1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0), a 3.5mm headset jack, and a HDMI port.

For more information, please visit
https://shop.huawei.com/my/matebook-d-sale.html

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HUAWEI MateBook D 15 Sold Out on the First Day of Sales Launch

HUAWEI announced today that the latest HUAWEI MateBook D 15 has officially sold out, the first day they were available. The roadshows were held at four different locations across Malaysia to ensure customers can easily access the laptop – IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya, Queensbay Mall, Penang, and Imago Mall, Sabah.

The customer named Darren Chin lined up at the event as early as 6AM on 18 January 2020 “I have been queuing in line for the pre-order sales at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya since 6am. I am a teacher, so a practical laptop is very important to me. My laptop stopped working recently and that’s when I found about the MateBook D 15. I was instantly attracted by its features and its value for money”

At the sales launch, customers were able to purchase the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 at the attractive price of RM,2499 while receiving freebies worth RM1,287. The freebies consist of a copy of Microsoft 365, a Bluetooth mouse and a FreeBuds 3, complementing the laptop without having to purchase additional software and accessories.

“This is the fourth laptop model that we have introduced introducing in Malaysia. We are overjoyed with the positive response and the support from our loyal customers thanks to the cutting-edge technology including a 15.6-inch FullView Display with 87% body ratio, fingerprint unlock, recessed camera and impressive design. Best of all, this laptop comes with a stunning 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD, retailing at only RM2,499,” said Matthew Ng, Deputy Country Director, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (Malaysia).

HUAWEI aims to upgrade lives via its all-scenario ecosystem since last year. Launched in China, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 has earned a high consumer rating in the China market. Following the positive response, Malaysia is the first overseas country to launch the HUAWEI MateBook D 15, this means Malaysians are amongst the firsts to enjoy latest technologies from HUAWEI.

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Pricing and availability

Priced at RM 2,499, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 will be available on 18 January 2020 in Mystic Silver with the following standard configuration of 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It also offers 3 USB ports (1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0), a 3.5mm headset jack, and a HDMI port.

Customers who have missed the buying opportunity during the sales launch. Fret not, you can still visit the roadshows until 19
October
January to try your hands on the HUAWEI MateBook D 15. For future stocks reservation, you can place your order at the roadshow, all HUAWEI Experience stores or online via
https://shop.huawei.com/my/matebook-d-sale.html
.


Malaysia is First Overseas Market for HUAWEI MateBook D 15 Laptop

HUAWEI Consumer
Business Group (CBG) today announced that its new and highly anticipated HUAWEI
MateBook D 15 laptop will hit Malaysian shores beginning 18 January. Malaysia
is the first market outside of China to introduce the 15.6-inch HUAWEI laptop
which has received overwhelming positive user feedback and high satisfaction
ratings in China since its launch in October 2019.

Purposefully designed
to suit the needs of professionals as well as consumers, the HUAWEI MateBook D
15 introduces a revolutionary cross-platform experience that allows users to
seamlessly work with multiple devices through a single pane of glass. The HUAWEI
MateBook D 15 inherits the DNA of HUAWEI’s PC products, which is expressed in
its aesthetic design, innovative technology and the smart experience that it
delivers. On top of its lightweight chassis, FullView display, powerful performance,
robust build quality and chic design, the latest HUAWEI MateBook D comes with a
range of new features including support for Multi-screen Collaboration.
Equipped with a full array of smart capabilities, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15
stands as a powerful companion to today’s tech-savvy consumers.

Matthew
Ng, Deputy Country Director, HUAWEI Malaysia, said: “For our PC products, we have stayed true to
our mission to bring new experiential innovations with every iteration. With
the 15.6-inch HUAWEI MateBook D 15, we focused on delivering the best user
experience to consumers. Even though it’s stylish, powerful and smart, it is
much more than just a productivity driver – it is the perfect all-scenario
device that excels at both work and play.”

The Authentic FullView Display

The ultra-slim laptop
market is experiencing rapid growth. Always pursuing design perfection, HUAWEI
leaned on its expertise in smartphone technology and system integration
capabilities to realise the ultra-slim bezel design on its FullView displays.
This design approach lets HUAWEI pack a large display into a portable chassis
and offer the best of both worlds.

In line with the rest of the HUAWEI
MateBook family, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 comes with a FullView display.
Measuring at just 5.3mm thin, three ultra-thin bezels frame the display,
resulting in an outstanding 87 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The lightweight
chassis is accentuated by a streamlined design with curved edges to produce a
sleeker look. The small enhancements – such as the thinner bezels and recessed
camera – allow HUAWEI to further shrink the form factor of the laptop. With
dimensions measuring at just 357.8×229.9×16.9mm, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is
one of the smallest and lightest 15.6-inch laptops in the same price band to
date, offering a wide viewing experience in a portable package.

Underneath the anti-glare coating, the
15.6-inch 16:9 IPS panel supports a Full HD (1920×1080) resolution and a
maximum opening angle of 178 degrees. The premium display is perfectly suited
for any content, whether it is a high-resolution image or a Blu-ray video. The panel on
the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 has also been TÜV Rheinland certified for low blue
light emission, allowing for better eye protection.

Powerful Processor Offers Solid Performance

Consumers see in PCs not just a tool that lets them
work, but a platform that lets them have fun as well. The HUAWEI MateBook D 15
AMD Edition is powered by a 12nm AMD Ryzen™ 5 3500U mobile processor to deliver
a powerful performance while retaining a high level of stability and
reliability. For GPU, the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics embedded in the laptop
provides outstanding graphics processing support. The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 AMD
Edition also includes a new version of the HUAWEI Shark Fin Fan. With the new
s-shaped fan blades, HUAWEI Shark Fin Fan 2.0 optimises air flow dynamically
for improved cooling and laptop performance.

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A portable, multi-purpose 65W USB-C charger and a
USB-C to USB-C cable is included with the HUAWEI MateBook D 15. The charger
supports all HUAWEI smartphones and tablets that are equipped with a USB-C
port. It also features overheat protection, which automatically stops the
charging process once the temperature crosses a threshold to ensure safety.

Equipped with up to
16GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 has enough memory to
handle most high load apps on the market. The solid-state drive (SSD) in the
new HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is connected to the mainboard via the high speed PCIe
interface. Consumers are given two storage configuration options – the HUAWEI
MateBook D 15 may either be configured with an SSD or a combination of SSD and
hard disk. For users that require additional storage, capacity may be upgraded
at the time of order. It also supports G-sensor, which safeguards the data
saved in the hard disk in the event of a drop. The dual-antenna WLAN module
effectively receives WLAN signal for enhanced connection speed and stability.
On the side, a diverse selection of interfaces can support multiple I/O needs
simultaneously, including data transfer, peripheral connection and battery
charging.

Smart Connection Made Easy

In November 2018, HUAWEI launched HUAWEI One Tap
Share, enabling users to easily transfer files including images and videos
between smartphones and PCs. The solution revolutionised the way users move
files between Windows and Android devices by addressing the challenges of
cross-platform file transfers.

The latest HUAWEI
MateBook D Series introduces a new set of cross-screen collaboration
capabilities that are built upon the foundations of HUAWEI One Tap Share. The
new features enable the HUAWEI MateBook and a HUAWEI smartphone to share a
single display, in which users can drag files from one user interface to the
other to transfer files, and view the contents saved in the smartphone directly
on the laptop. Peripherals connected to the laptop can also be used to navigate
the smartphone, giving the laptop users seamless access to the mobile apps
without switching device.

Positioned as a series targeting to all consumers, the
HUAWEI MateBook D Series is a reflection of premium aesthetic designs,
innovative technologies and cutting-edge smart experiences. On one hand, it
offers a quality user experience in a compact form factor. On the other, it
pushes the envelope of what ultralight laptops can deliver and complements HUAWEI’s
overall PC product portfolio. In the future, HUAWEI will continue to bolster
its PC product lines to further democratise the all-scenario, smart digital
experience for the benefit of more consumers.

Pricing and Availability

The HUAWEI MateBook D15 will retail at RM2,499. It is available in Mystic Silver with the following standard
configuration of 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It also offers 3 USB ports
(1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0), a 3.5mm headset jack, and a HDMI port.

For more information, please visit
https://shop.huawei.com/my/product/huawei-matebook-d-15
.


Samsung Continues Commitment to Olympic at Lausanne 2020

Samsung invites athletes and visitors to be part of the Youth Olympic Games through the cutting-edge mobile technology experiences at its Olympic Games Showcase and the inspirational ‘Chat with Champions’ session
.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment and Computing Equipment category, is bringing cutting-edge mobile technology and Olympic inspiration to the Winter Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020. In addition to its Olympic Showcase, Samsung is connecting the future generation of Olympic athletes with current Olympian Dina Asher-Smith to defy barriers to achieve meaningful progress and push beyond all limits with an inspirational panel session.

 “Samsung has supported the Olympic Movement for
over 30 years, and we are proud to continue our legacy by empowering this
generation of athletes to ‘Do What You Can’t’ spirit at the Youth Olympic Games
Lausanne 2020,” said Stephanie Choi, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing Team of Mobile Communications
Business, Samsung Electronics. “From Lausanne to Tokyo, this Olympic year holds many exciting
opportunities for Samsung to showcase innovation and change the way
participants experience the Games through mobile products and services with 5G connectivity.”

Throughout the Youth
Olympic Games, visitors will
be able to immerse themselves in Samsung’s groundbreaking technology at the Samsung
Olympic Games Showcase located in the Yodli Park.
Visitors will be able to experience:

5G Galaxy Smartphones
: Samsung’s Olympic Games Showcase invites visitors to experience the most recent editions of Samsung’s 5G smartphones, including the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note10, Galaxy Fold and Galaxy A90.
Creative Experiences:
Visitors will be also able to interact with the creative capabilities of Samsung mobile technology, such as Galaxy smartphone cameras, S Pen and VR.
Olympic Games Pins:
 Visitors will have the opportunity to receive special Samsung Olympic Games pins that embody the value of the Youth Olympic Games.

To further empower
connection and inspire the next generation of Olympic athletes, Samsung will
also host a special panel discussion as a part of the ’Chat with Champions’ series,
co-hosted with the International Olympic Committee. Athletes competing in the Youth
Olympic Games are invited to learn more on building their personal brand, and
to hear inspirational stories that will keep them motivated as their careers
develop – on and off the field of play. Panelists will include:

Stephanie
Choi
,
Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing Team, Mobile Communications
Business at Samsung, who will provide insights about Samsung brand and her career journey as an
industry leader and innovator;
Dina
Asher-Smith
, World Champion sprinter, Team GB Olympic
Medalist, and one of Team Galaxy athletes, who will share her story of defying
barriers to become the fastest British woman in recorded history;
Janosch
Nietlispach
, Six-time Kickboxing World Champion turned social
media influencer, who will talk about how he became an athlete influencer,
interacting with fans on social platforms;
Zac
Farrer
,Global
Partnership EMEA, Facebook, who will share tips on how athletes can grow their
personal brand and expand their communities on social media.

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Participating athletes
are invited to visit the special ‘Chat with Champions’ session at the Yodli
Café at 8pm on Jan 12th to
meet other athletes and share encouraging messages to support one another.

“Samsung has been an integral part of elevating the
Olympic Games’ fan experience through their innovative technology and powering
lifelong memories for athletes and fans alike,” said Timo Lumme, Managing Director
of the IOC Television and Marketing Services. “As we celebrate what the future
of the Olympic Games will look like for future generations in Lausanne 2020,
it’s only natural that Samsung is helping make that connection.”

As
a longstanding Olympic partner, Samsung will continue its support
for athletes defying barriers beyond the Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020 to the
Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.


Samsung Debuts Expanded New LED TV Lineups Ahead of CES 2020

New TVs target both home cinema and connected lifestyle needs with upgraded picture quality, sound, and smart features

Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest lineup of MicroLED, QLED 8K and Lifestyle TVs ahead of CES 2020. With the introduction of new display sizes, 8K AI upscaling capabilities, innovative display orientation technology, and more, Samsung showcased how its 2020 lineups redefine immersion and revolutionize home integration.

“Consumers use screens every
day to work from home, exercise from home, and even shop from home. As our
lifestyles continue to evolve, the TV screen is evolving with them to provide consumers
access to their favorite content and real-time information whenever and
wherever they want it,” said Jong-hee Han, President of Visual Displays at
Samsung Electronics. “As part of our vision of ‘Screens Everywhere,’ we’re
thrilled to deliver a more vivid and connected at-home viewing experience by
incorporating AI-enabled features and 8K technology into our displays.”

MicroLED pioneering the home entertainment market

Samsung introduced the
home-ready, modular MicroLED, which combines next-generation screen  technology with unprecented customization
capabilities. Consumers are now able to personally experience how Samsung’s
design and innovation engineering teams have reimagined the TV.

With 75 -,88-, 93- and
110-inch display sizes, MicroLED models are suited for a variety of homes and
lifestyles. The new 88- and 150-inch MicroLED models introduce ultra-slim
infinity designs, virtually removing all four sides of the bezels for a finish
that blends right into any wall. And consumers can also connect multiple
MicroLED panels together to create new combinations and adapt their TV for
their specific space.

MicroLED displays offer best-in-class picture quality. They deliver greater depth, better resolution, and higher clarity as well as a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. They also leverage upscaling abilities based on deep learning to deliver the highest-quality content, regardless of the source. The result is that these MicroLED displays provide an unparalleled sense of immersion for the at-home viewing experience.

8K QLED lineup expands with strengthened AI Quantum Processor 8K and design

Samsung’s flagship Q950TS QLED
8K TV is the industry’s first 8K TV to combine a striking, ultra-thin form
factor, premium 8K picture quality, and impressive surround-sound audio. Plus,
the Q950TS introduces the
‘Infinity Screen,’
 which produces a
screen-to-body ratio of 99 percent to create an unprecedented viewing
experience.

With stunning 8K resolution,
the Q950TS delivers the best LCD picture quality on the market. Equipped with
the
AI Quantum Processor 8K
, it has
built-in 8K AI upscaling and deep-learning capabilities that can automatically
upscale non-8K content to pristine and true-to-life 8K resolution. With a
feature called Adaptive Picture, it can also optimize the screen to both
ambient conditions and individual images. And the AI Quantum Processor – the powerhouse
behind the flagship display – is also helping to power Samsung’s open smart
home platform, Tizen, enabling users to experience everything from enhanced
picture quality to heightened usability to other connected home functions.

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Further supporting the
picture quality and design enhancements of the QLED 8K lineup, the 8K ecosystem
continues to expand to provide seamless playback for 8K content from providers
like YouTube. The adoption of AV1 codec allows for better compression rates,
and enables the support of HDR10+ technology, image dimensionality, brightness
optimization, and contrast ratio.

And building off of the
picture quality amplification are the QLED 8K’s premium sound features – Q-Symphony,
Object Tracking Sound+ (OTS+), and Active Voice Amplifier. These features maximize
immersive sound by delivering dimensional and dynamic audio that corresponds
with large screen viewing experiences. And when paired with the CTA “Best of
Innovation”-winning HQ-Q800T soundbar, the TV’s speakers sync with the soundbar
to serve as an additional audio channel and create a more dynamic soundscape.

Lifestyle TV “The Sero” expands display possibilities across the global market

Samsung is also growing its portfolio of Lifestyle TVs with an expanded rollout of The Sero. The Sero, which means “vertical” in Korean, has the ability to pivot between horizontal and vertical orientations – just like a smartphone or tablet. Following its initial rollout in South Korea last year, Samsung is set to expand The Sero’s availability to several global markets in 2020 .

The Sero’s display
orientation technology connects seamlessly with users’ mobile devices to
smoothly and naturally display content in traditional horizontal formats, as
well as vertical formats designed for mobile consumption. Consumers can expect
to enjoy a variety of content – including social media, YouTube and other
personal videos – in whatever display orientation mirrors their mobile device.

Geared toward millennial and
Gen Z consumers, The Sero features a modern design that stands out in any
space, and features a range of different display features for when it is not in
use. A CTA “Best of Innovation” winner at CES, The Sero combines the
cutting-edge functions of Samsung’s top-level displays while providing a new approach
to home entertainment technology that meets the needs and habits of the growing
mobile viewing audience.

“Consumers today expect TVs
that can fully integrate into their individual lifestyles and Samsung is
redefining the role of the screen creating delivering new digital services and
creating new designs to enhance your life” said Grace Dolan, Vice President of
Marketing Communication at Samsung Electronics America.

For more information on Samsung’s 2020 TV lineups, please visit
https://www.samsung.com/my
 or
https://news.samsung.com/my/
.


Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Review – Best Android Tab of 2019

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

RM3,099.00

8.9

Performance

9.5/10

Usage

9.0/10

Camera

8.5/10

Functions

9.0/10

Design

8.5/10

				Pros

S-Pen is a joy to use

Powerful chipset

Stereo speakers

Best for entertainment

Great battery life

				Cons

S-Pen dock can be at better place

Buy Now

I have reviewed another
Galaxy Tab
 before this and it was more of a basic tablet that is good for normal use with some movie binge once in a while. I loved it because it’s great for entertainment and for my social media management works. But the previous Tab that I reviewed is focused more on basic use rather than full blast entertainment device.

Enter the Galaxy Tab S6, the best Android Tab of 2019 in my personal opinion. I wouldn’t count in the Galaxy Fold because that is on another epic level by itself. For me to say that the Galaxy Tab S6 is the best Android Tab in 2019 feels a little over reaction on my part. I know some other brands are making tablets that are as good but the Tab S6 comes with one advantage – the S-Pen.

First Look and Design

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a 10.5″ screen beast and when I say beast, I am talking about the power that comes from within. It is powered by Snapdragon 855 octa-core SoC and we all know that the SD855 is currently the most powerful chipset for a mobile device in 2019. Also supported by either 6GB or 8GB of RAM with storage options of 128GB or 256GB.

Back to the look of the Tab S6, the S-Pen is magnetized so it will stick at the back of the Tab in its grooved place. It can be a little annoying having it there because you may tend to lose the S-Pen if you do not secure it properly in its place.

The volume rocker and the power button is on the right side of the Tab while there’s nothing much on the left. The USB type-C port is placed in between of two speaker grille at the bottom and there are two more speaker grille at the top, giving that stereo sound when you look at the Tab in landscape mode. Great for movies and gaming.

The main dual camera is located at the top left of the back section while the selfie camera is placed in the top center of the front. There is also an under display fingerprint sensor on the front around the bottom area. It uses the optical sensor which is slower than the ultrasonic sensor but it is quite responsive on the Tab S6.

Here’s a rundown of the Galaxy Tab S6 specifications:

SoC
: Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7nm), Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
: Adreno 640
OS
: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung One UI
Memory
: 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expansion
: MicroSD card support up to 512GB
Display
: 10.5 Inch Super AMOLED Display
Resolution
: 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~287 ppi density)
Protection
: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Main Camera
: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) + 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
: 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Battery
: 7040mAh
Colours
: Mountain Gray, Cloud Blue, Rose Blush

Performance and Usage

I mostly use the Galaxy Tab S6 for my social media management works and I come to love the S-Pen to jot down any notes along the way. If I have anything that I want to remark on a certain work I’m doing, I can just write it down on the screen itself just like how they portrayed it in the ads. So it’s not just for show, it’s kinda true you know.

The accuracy of the S-Pen when writing on the Tab S6 is phenomenal. I never have a good handwriting. I mean, my handwriting are mostly some messed up curls. I never liked my own handwriting. But writing on the Galaxy Tab S6 is a joy. It made me have a beautiful handwriting.

I tried writing on the Tab first, it’s beautiful. I tried the same with a normal pen on a piece of paper with the same text, it’s ugly. I never seen my handwriting being so beautiful before and that can only be done on the Galaxy Tab S6.

The sample handwritten name that I did above was done on the Galaxy Tab S6. There is no way I can write like that on a piece of paper even with a caligraphy pen. So… nice or not?

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Having the ample storage space gives me another advantage – movie binge. The stereo surround sounds tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos is so good. It is very loud and clear, along with the cool surround sound that makes me feel like I’m in a cinema. The large 10.5″ screen plays a good part with the overall experience.

And most of all, the powerful Snapdragon 855 is not put to waste. PUBG Mobile on the Galaxy Tab S6 is an absolute delight for me. I have never played the game on a large screen before that it does feels much better. Viewing angle is excellent and best of all, the graphic quality is so good.

Graphic settings for PUBG is at the maximum. Highest settings, highest frame rate and highest quality. No lags, no stutter and smooth as butter. I can safely say that I had the best PUBG game play ever with the Galaxy Tab S6. And it’s very hard to make me stop playing. I’m not kidding. It is that good especially with the loud, clear surround sound during game play. Simply awesome.

Antutu benchmark doesn’t disappoint as well. The Galaxy Tab S6 scored pretty high that sits in the top 10 devices list. Even with all the heavy graphics running and rendering on the Tab, it doesn’t heat up at all. It handled the whole process like a champ.

The 7040mAh battery can last me more than 2 days. When I have it on full charge, I get tired of PUBG gaming faster than the battery depletion rate. That is a good point. That is also a good indication that you can actually have this Tab S6 with you for more than 3 days without having to charge if you’re using it for normal tasks.

Camera and Photography

First of all, the Galaxy Tab S6 is made to focus on the overall usage mainly for work and entertainment companion, not much on camera. But the photography side of it still doesn’t disappoint. The dual camera setup at the back is pretty good. It may not be able to produce superb kind of photography imaging but it still managed to capture usable photos for Instagram and personal keeping.

Same goes for the selfie camera. It not that great but it’s not that bad either. I would say that it’s about 80% of what you will get from Note10 quality.

Outdoor shots are crispy clear with all the colours are vibrant and in good details.

I do notice a difference in colours while taking the normal wide angle shots and the ultrawide angle. The colours are more vibrant with the normal shot while it looked a little pale with the ultrawide angle.

Same goes with these two shots. Ultrawide angle seems a little darker in comparison. But the quality and details are good.

Close-ups are good. The details you can see is good. Balance of colours are also good.

So I would say that the Tab S6 camera is well enough to be used for that perfect Instagram moment. Noises are kept to a minimum as well.

Live focus works on the Galaxy Tab S6. As you can see from the selfie sample above, the blurred (or bokeh) background doesn’t look fake. It seamlessly blends with the overall photo. Not bad at all. Of course, the optimisation from normal selfie cam does tend to make my face look a little too smooth.

Conclusion

This particular Galaxy Tab S6 won my heart as the best tablet in 2019. I totally love writing with the S-Pen. Writing with the S-Pen on a Galaxy Note10 was good, but on this Tab S6 is 100% better. So my main use for this Tab is to see how I can turn my handwriting into a piece of art.

Other than scribbling endlessly with doodles and text, I also love this Tab S6 for its raw power. I’m talking about full high resolution graphics in gaming. And I can absolutely do this all day. PUBG is made more fun on the Galaxy Tab S6. And I got lots of chicken dinners with it too.

If you’re using it mainly for gaming and entertainment, this Tab S6 is an excellent choice. On the other hand, it can handle day to day work tasks with its hands tied behind its back (if it has hands). This is me trying to say that you can throw anything at it and it will handle anything with ease.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is now available for sale from
Samsung’s official website
. Retail price is
RM3,099.00
.


Samsung Unveils New Odyssey Gaming Monitors at CES 2020

G9 and G7 curved QLED gaming monitors are more immersive than ever with 1000R curvature and superior performance that gamers demand

Samsung Electronics today introduced its new line-up of groundbreaking curved Odyssey gaming monitors at CES 2020. The new line-up has been completely reimagined with gamers in mind, including radically new curved displays and industry-leading performance features for a whole new way to game.

Comprised of the G9 model – with an industry-leading 49” display –
and the G7, available in 32” and 27”, both Odyssey gaming monitors are
completely redesigned and take immersive gaming to the next level. Both
monitors feature an extremely deep curvature – the first ever monitors
to possess a high-performance 1000R curvatures – and stunning QLED
picture quality.

The monitor’s superior performances have even been certified by TÜV  Rheinland, a leading international certification organization which has  awarded Samsung the industry`s first high performance 1000R curved  display and Eye Comfort certificate. Gamers can benefit from 1ms  response time and 240hz RapidCurve™, putting themselves in the middle of  the action. Samsung`s newest gaming monitors will support NVIDIA  G-SYNC® Compatibility** and Adaptive Sync on DP1.4. Both monitors have  also been redesigned with a completely new take on what gaming monitors  can look like.

“The new Odyssey portfolio proves that Samsung is continuing to drive
 innovation with industry-leading technology and design that allow
gamers significantly better performances,” said Seog-gi Kim, Executive
Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics.
“Samsung’s new curved gaming monitor line-up has been completely
redesigned to give gamers an entirely new and immersive experience.”

Immersion and speed are critical as gaming is more competitive than
ever. The new monitors’ gaming-focused, technical innovations take
gamers’ needs for speed, responsiveness and minimal distractions into
account, equipping them with the best gaming experience possible.

49” G9: The Most Immersive Gaming Experience

The G9 is the world’s first Dual Quad High-Definition (DQHD;  5120×1440 resolution) gaming monitor to feature a rapid, 240Hz refresh  rate, 1ms response time, 32:9 aspect ratio, a deep and immersive 1000R  curvature, and a peak brightness of 1000 cd/m2. The monitor features  Quantum dot technology combined with an HDR1000 VA panel to produce  lifelike colors in vivid detail. The combination of quick response time  and refresh rate along with industry-leading 1000R curve eliminates  distractions and lag time, creating ultra-smooth screen transitions for  critical gaming moments where a split second could mean the difference  between winning and losing.

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The G9 has a striking new design with a glossy white exterior and a  futuristic infinity core lighting glowing rear core, which includes 52  colors and five lighting effect options. The design and lighting effects  stand out from the competition and complement any gaming setup.

32” and 27” G7: A Whole New Gaming Experience

Gamers will appreciate that the G7 has the same quick response time
and refresh rate, deep curved display, and overall performance of the
G9, in smaller 32” and 27” models. The G7’s Quad-High Definition (QHD;
2560×1440 resolution), 16:9 aspect ratio and HDR600 VA panel are
complemented by a 600 cd/m2 peak brightness. Additionally, the G7’s QLED
 screen with Quantum dot technology provides an exceptionally wide range
 of accurate color reproductions that stay crisp and clear even in
bright light.

The G7 has been completely redesigned with a sleek, matte black
exterior and color-changing rear core lighting that can remain static or
 dim during gameplay, as well as change colors based on gamers’
preferences. In addition, the G7 has added dynamic shapes and lighting
to the monitor`s front bezel.

For additional  information on all Samsung gaming monitors, please visit
https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/monitor/odyssey
.

Samsung’s G9 and G7 will be available globally beginning Q2 2020.


Supplycart Signs MOU With YYC Group To Digitally Empower Corporates And SMEs

Supplycart has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (“MoU”) with Xero Platinum partner, YYC Group (“YYC”) to
collaborate in helping corporates and SMEs digitally transform their
business.  The two companies bring added
value with their e-Procurement and accounting services by enabling them to
digitalise the operational side of a business.

Supplycart is revolutionising
e-Procurement through their platform ADAM which helps analyse, digitalise,
automate and manage the way companies source, manage and pay for their business
needs. ADAM allows multiple users to experience a consumer-like shopping
experience while still adhering to internal compliances with PO control
features and approval flows. With its analytics feature, businesses can improve
spend transparency and make informed data-driven decisions on optimising
savings.

Supplycart Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Oh noted, “procurement is traditionally a very time consuming and tedious task that can result in overspending if not done properly. ADAM saves corporates and SMEs the headache of sourcing vendors and comparing quotes manually by digitising the entire process. Automating this process significantly reduces the timeframe for procurement from weeks to hours while ensuring efficient spending through tail-end vendor management”.

Yap Zhi Chau, Executive Chairman of YYC Group delivering his welcoming address.

The government has
identified growing the adoption of e-Procurement as one of the six key focus
areas of the National e-Commerce Strategic Roadmap, in order to double
Malaysia’s e-Commerce growth rate and reach a GDP contribution of RM211 billion
by 2020.

As the first Xero Platinum partner in
Malaysia, YYC utilises Xero to digitalise their accounting services for their
clients nationwide and works with its partners to take their services online in
their quest to digitally transform the business landscape of the future. YYC is
the only Malaysian Xero platinum partner which gives them marketing support,
business training and practice software to perfect their services.

The MoU will see Supplycart
collaborating with YYC whose accounting service similarly allows their clients
to manage and track their expenses from one platform in real-time. The
partnership between these two businesses allows for digitalisation to take
place for the operational areas of a business namely procurement and
accounting.

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“We knew right away that we wanted to
work with Supplycart because of our shared goal to help empower corporates and
SMEs through digital business transformation. As a testament to our belief in
ADAM, we are utilising the service for ourselves and are seeing tremendous
results, now on track to save 13% just by optimising our vendor selection,”
said YYC Group’s Group Executive Chairman, Yap Zhi Chau.

The MoU comes shortly after the
announcement of Budget 2020 which saw a generous amount of allocations and
benefits for SMEs. These two services will allow corporates and SMEs to take
full advantage of these benefits by streamlining two crucial parts of their
business process.

For more information on Supplycart, visit
https://www.supplycart.my/