Umidigi BISON Review – This Monster Will Make You Like Big Phones

Umidigi BISON

US$154.99

8.9

Build Quality

9.5/10

Price

9.0/10

Performance

8.5/10

Battery

9.0/10

Photos/Videos

8.5/10

				Pros

Toughness

IP68 water and dust proof

Good battery life

Affordable

				Cons

Thick and heavy

Screen brightness is little lower than usual

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Huge and thick phones. You may either like it, or despise it. There are many “tough” phones available right now and you can buy them from
Banggood.com
 at a very affordable price. But is it worth your money to buy from a lesser known brand for a waterproof and shockproof “tough” phones? This review will probably change you mindset after this.

I called it, the Clumsy Mum Phone. Actually, my wife calls it that. The Umidigi BISON is one tough phone that not only thicker than normal, but also a little heavy, thanks to its 5000mAh sized battery. You may think that a lesser known brand like Umidigi will come up with a flimsy phone build with cheap material plastic body but see how wrong you are.

To my surprise, this BISON is nothing less than awesome.

Umidigi BISON – First Look & Design

The Umidigi BISON came in a simple minimal white box. On the front is just the name of the brand and at the back, it shows the specifications of the phone for easy reference. It doesn’t show that it needs to impress. What is important is in the box itself.

Upon opening the box, the first thing you’re going to notice about the BISON is the thickness. It is thicker than most mid-range Android smartphones right now but with its kind of build, I would expect it to be thick and tough. In fact, I want it to be thick and tough. Second thing you will notice is the weight. As mentioned earlier, it is heavier due to the large battery capacity of 5000mAh.

With all that weight and thickness, we have a highly durable waterproofed and dustproofed device made to survive in extreme conditions.

The design is pretty simple at the front. The large 6.3″ FHD+ display is bright and vibrant. The display is at 2340×1080 resolution to give that full HD experience. At the middle section at the top it a small u-shape notch that houses the 25MP selfie camera.

Around the back, there is the camera bump that holds 4 camera setups – 48MP main camera, 16MP ultra-wide angle camera, 5MP macro camera and 5MP depth sensor camera. There is also a dual LED flash to give that extra boost of light in dark areas. But, more about the camera performance later on.

The back is made of plastic but it feels rather soft, almost like a rubbery material. It feels good and solid. It does give me a little more confidence to handle this device because it feels grippy. The name BISON is printed in the middle with shiny plastic background. This made it look good and stylish. There is the back firing main speaker located near the bottom area. It produces loud and clear sound which I think is not bad.

There is a red “hoop” at the bottom, probably to attach a land-yard or something like that. This is a tough phone, so there is no point to slap on a case on the Umidigi BISON. Doing so will make the phone thicker and bulkier, I won’t suggest doing that.

Moving on to the sides. The best part about the sides is the metal reinforcement. Being a solid build smartphone, having the metal reinforcement for the sides made it look and feel premium. The side buttons are made of metal too. Not many phones today that has this, even the flagship ones. I would give high points to build quality and the overall feel of the Umidigi BISON. It feels great – heavy, but great.

There are 4 buttons located on the right side of the phone. The two volume rockers are at the top, and the power button right below it. The surface is textured, giving you that grippy feel. This also helps in the overall grip of the phone itself. There is another button near the bottom for underwater camera. Press once to activate the camera while being underwater and press again to take the shot. To exit from the underwater camera function, simply press the power button.

This is very useful when taking underwater shots. Some phones that comes with IP68 waterproofing doesn’t have a dedicated camera button. To press on the shutter button on the display is an annoying task. Sometimes is register the touch, most of the times it doesn’t. So having a dedicated camera button is a huge plus point.

On the left side of the phone, you can find the SIM tray/TF card slot, which you can simply pull out with your nail instead of using the pin. Very convenient. Below it is the side mounted fingerprint sensor which performs really good. It is very fast and accurate. One of the most accurate fingerprint sensors that I’ve touched.

Right below that is another button. This is a programmable button to do whatever you set in the settings. On default, it is a PTT button that works with the pre-installed walkie-talkie app, Zello.

Around the top, there is only the 3.5mm audio jack available. On the opposite end, you can find the USB type-C port and the tiny mic hole. That’s it. Simple yet functional design on a smartphone.

Now here’s a quick look at the specifications:

SoC
: MediaTek Helio P60 (MT6771), Octa-core 4x Cortex A73 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 2.0 GHz
GPU
: ARM Mali-G72 MP3 700MHz
OS
: Android 10
Memory
: 128GB 6GB RAM
Display
:
LCD IPS 6.3″ FHD+
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (409 ppi density)
Battery
:
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Camera
:
48MP Wide Sony IMX586 Exmor RS, ƒ/ 1.79
16MP Ultra-wide
5MP Depth sensor
5MP Macro camera
Selfie Camera:
24MP Sony Exmor RS
Sensors:

Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer.
NFC
Colours:
 Black/Orange, Black/Blue

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Umidigi BISON – Performance & Daily Use

In terms of power and performance, the Umidigi BISON is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core SoC and supported by 6GB of RAM. On paper, this is a medium specification which should be able to run multi-tasking job easily. Games are also supported and in fact, it went better than I expected.

First lets talk about the daily use. For normal usage like checking emails, chatting on messenger apps, photo editing, social media and all the other usual day-to-day stuffs is a breeze. The 5000mAh battery is able to last almost two days of use. On my normal usage condition, the battery can last almost a whole 48 hours before I plug in the charger again. The battery endurance is good.

On heavy usage like photo + video editing, movie and music streaming, light gaming and lots of camera use, it performed well too. The device does not heat up during heavy use, which is a plus point. And the battery can last me the whole day until late night before it hits 10%, which is good too. So far I am impressed by the Umidigi BISON.

For my usual hard gaming sessions, I will usually test it with PUBG Mobile. I can set the graphics to high on the BISON, and it is able to run quite smoothly at 30fps settings. More than that, it shows a little bit of hard working lags. Ultimately, I am able to run and play PUBG Mobile on the Umidigi BISON. When the graphic is set properly, I am able to run the game smoothly and get that Chicken Dinner.

On another note, the battery is able to last close to 10 games from 100% until down to about 15%. It does not run hot, just slight warm around the back. The back firing audio is somewhat unsuitable for this type of game, but the sound is very loud and clear.

Testing the IP68 waterproof on the BISON is easy. I wish we can travel to the riverside on the weekends but because of the pandemic lockdown, we are stuck in our own district at the moment. So to test the Umidigi BISON waterproofing, I only dip it in a kiddie pool at home. And yes, it worked as advertised.

Not much to say about the daily usage with the Umidigi BISON except that it worked wonderfully when and where its needed.

Umidigi BISON – Camera & Photography

A good camera is at least 70% of the selling point for any smartphones. People will always ask, “how’s the camera like?”. I get this a lot! But it is ultimately how you use it, not entirely on the camera’s megapixel count.

The BISON’s main camera is a 48MP Sony sensor, which is pretty much a standard for many mid-range smartphones out there. It is not a bad camera sensor. It is not the best either. It all goes down to the camera app post-processing functions and how it is fine tuned by the developer.

In which, I think the Umidigi BISON is able to take decent photos. Most of them are sharp and vibrant. Auto focus works rather fast but it definitely can be better. Just need to find tune the camera app and it’s all fine. The camera app is easy to use. Switching to different mode is easy, all can be selected right from the main camera interface.

For easy photo mode, simply switch on the AI function, letting the app to automatically select the best scenario for your shots. There are 13 scenario available, each with its own unique settings. Very useful for a quick no-frills photography session.

Manual mode is also available for those who likes to make their own adjustments for exposure, colour balance, aperture and many other “pro” settings.

Enough talking. Time to check out the photos from the camera below. You can be the judge for yourself. It is not as great as many of the flagships but it does a decent job capturing the moment without losing too much details.

Conclusion

Umidigi BISON is something else. I have tested and reviewed many Android phones in the past but this is the first time I received a “tough” phone. It is thick, heavier than most, and most importantly durable.

It is an excellent phone to get if you work outdoors or doing food delivery services. With it, you don’t have to worry about working your phone in the rain or in rough conditions. You can also remove the fear of dropping it from your mind. The rubber feel at the back and the grippy sides will instill confidence in your daily routine.

Get the Umidigi BISON if you’re always working outdoors. Get it if you want something different. I am very happy with it so far. And I don’t think it will underestimate its build quality from here onwards.

I got the Umidigi BISON from
Banggood.com
, a marketplace full of gadget and home stuffs with prices that you won’t believe (it’s cheap). It is based in China and has now become my go-to marketplace for cool gadgets and stuffs. Delivery is between 9 to 12 days time, speaking from experience. Do expect some delays during this pandemic time but that doesn’t happen often.

If you’re thinking of getting the Umidigi BISON for yourself, hit the button below to immediate purchase. Price is
US$154.99
 (Approximately
RM640.00
)

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Unleash The Power of 5G With OnePlus Nord N10 5G

OnePlus Malaysia launched the mid-range smartphone: OnePlus Nord N10 5G

The second episode of ‘Sembang-lah! OnePlus’ today has officially launched the latest OnePlus Nord N10 5G to OnePlus fans in Malaysia. The spirit of ‘Never Settle’ encouraged OnePlus Malaysia to bring in this exciting mid-range, flagship quality device for its fans to enjoy.

“Our mission is to share better technology with the world, where we strive to make cutting-edge technology more accessible to a wider range of users. The OnePlus Nord series represents the next step in our strategy to expand our smartphone offerings to more price points which could let users to get a burdenless experience without sacrificing quality,”
said OnePlus Malaysia Team.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G

Fans can enjoy a
5G Ready
 OnePlus device that is powered by
Qualcomm Octa-core 5G chipset
, also the
Warp Charge 30T
 that provides a day’s power in half an hour. The large 4300 mAh battery is able to keep users’ phones off from the charger a whole day. Furthermore, the
90Hz smooth display
 makes users feel more responsive for each scroll and swipe.

64MP Quad Camera
helps users to capture photos and videos with stunning clarity as well as the magnificently detailed shots. OnePlus Nord N10 5G is
expandable up to 512GB
 where users have no worry for insufficient storage. Fans can enjoy the
Oxygen OS
 even with the mid-range devices of OnePlus where it’s the fast, smooth, clean and customizable version of Android.

Products Availability

Version
Colours
Sales Date
OnePlus Nord N10 5G

(6GB + 128GB)
:
RRP: RM 1,199

First Sales Promo (27 March 2021):
RM 999
Midnight Ice
Online First Sale on OnePlus Lazada Flagship Store 27th March 2021 by 12AMOnePlus Nord N10 5G:
http://bit.ly/Nord_N10_

Lazada Citibank credit card holders are able to enjoy extra RM 150 off vouchers with minimum spending of RM1,000 on the OnePlus Lazada Flagship Store if applied to the promo code:
CITI1PLUS
 and purchased using Lazada Citibank credit card. The promotion is on first come first serve basis due to the limited amount of vouchers.

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For more updates and details on products’ availability, stay tuned to the official OnePlus Malaysia
Facebook
page,
Instagram
 account (@oneplus.msia) and

https://www.oneplus.com/my
.


vivo Offers Smartphone Mega Sales on 27 March in Conjunction With Lazada’s Birthday

vivo Malaysia is offering smartphone mega sales on
vivo Malaysia’s Official Flagship Store
 on LazMall, in conjunction with Lazada’s 9
th
 Birthday Sale this 27 March. With attractive discounts up to 38%, customers can purchase a vivo smartphone from as low as RM 359, and redeem exclusive gifts
(worth up to RM 658)
 and vouchers
(worth up to RM 70)
.

Besides, the newly launched vivo ZEISS flagship professional photography X60 Series will be officially open for sale. Customers will be entitled to receive 1-year extended warranty and 1-year screen crack protection (worth RM 299) upon purchase, until 11 April 2021.

X60 (12GB RAM + 256GB ROM) – RM 2,699
(First 100 buyers will be able to receive a free Premium Gift Box worth RM 159)

X60 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB ROM) – RM 3,299
(First 100 buyers will be able to receive a free 18” Luggage worth RM 359)

Promotion details:

Y1s (2GB RAM + 32GB ROM) – RM 359
(original price: RM 459)
V19 (8GB RAM + 128GB ROM) – RM 1,039
(original price: RM 1,699)

For every spend of RM 499 and above, customers will a free Wireless Earphone worth RM 59, only applicable to the first 250 orders while stocks last.

Additionally, customers who spend on vivo Flagship store on LazMall will enjoy a Lazada Bonus with free shipping. Those who purchase any products in
vivo Malaysia’s Official Store
 on LazMall will also be able to redeem exclusive vouchers worth up to RM 70, terms and conditions apply.

RM 10* discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM 100
RM 25* discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM 499
RM 50* discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM 899
RM 70* discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM1,099

For more information about vivo Malaysia, please visit
vivo Malaysia Official Facebook Page
, or
official website
.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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vivo Showcases 8K UHD Video Powered by 5G mmWave at MWC Shanghai 2021

Exhibit of 8K UHD underscores vivo’s leadership in 5G mmWav

vivo, a leading global smartphone manufacturer, conducted a live demonstration of 8K ultra-high-definition (UHD) video streaming powered by 5G at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2021, highlighting vivo’s strength in the research and development of 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology.

During the congress, vivo leveraged an onsite 5G mmWave base station to transmit 8K UHD video from a server to a vivo smartphone, which then wirelessly projected the UHD video to an 8K television. The vivo smartphone used at the exhibit supports multiple 5G Sub-6GHz and mmWave frequency bands (n257/258/260/261), using NSA dual connectivity (EN-DC). The demonstration highlights vivo’s strength in the R&D of 5G mmWave and the potential for commercialization of 5G mmWave.

MWC Shanghai 2021 included a 5G mmWave Zone – jointly hosted by the organizer GSMA and 39 partners, including vivo, China Unicom, and Qualcomm – to exhibit and test the needs of potential application scenarios of 5G mmWave, especially in winter sports events. The zone demonstrated the potential for 5G mmWave to create a hi-tech and intelligent Winter Olympics, and the boundless possibilities for China’s mmWave industry ecosystem and standardization.

At present, global 5G service is mainly based on sub-6GHz and mmWave spectrums. Millimeter waves are electromagnetic waves with a wavelength of 1 mm to 10 mm and a frequency range of 30 GHz to 300 GHz. Compared with frequency bands below 6GHz, mmWave has unique advantages such as larger bandwidth, lower air interface delay, and more flexible air interface configuration, which can effectively meet the needs of wireless communication system capacity, transmission rates, and differentiated applications. Low-frequency and high-frequency hybrid networking will become the basic architecture of the 5G mobile communication system.

In recent years, vivo has invested heavily in 5G mmWave technology and has achieved great results. In 2016, the vivo 5G team started pre-research on key mmWave technologies and actively participated in the 3GPP R15/R16 mmWave standardization, making important contributions to 5G mmWave standards. Last September, in a field test organized by the IMT2020 (5G) Promotion Group in Beijing’s Huairou district, the peak rate of downlink 4CC of vivo’s 5G mmWave smartphone reached 2.06 gigabits per second (Gbps) with a distance spanning up to 1.3 km (bounded by LOS condition at field). Last November at the 2020 World 5G Convention, vivo showcased how 5G mmWave smartphones could be connected with wireless network emulator, attracting the interest of many industry insiders.

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With its huge potential and broad applications, vivo will be committed to the development of 5G mmWave technology and applications, and work with industry partners to unleash the greater potential of 5G.


Will Quantum Computers Replace Their Classical Counterparts?

Let’s face it, the world we live in is governed by computers. From the food that we buy to the vacations that we take, there is, at some point, a computer that made all that possible. Computers of the past, half a century ago or so, were big bulky machines that could fill an entire room and they could only do very basic computing. With better technology, it grew powerful but still remained huge.

Only top institutions like universities and hospitals could afford to buy one. That is until a little known technological leap made it possible for regular people, like you and me, to afford computers for personal use.

The invention of the transistor made a huge impact in the computing industry. A transistor is, at its most basic form, a device that is able to regulate the electrical current that passes through it – basically a gate or a switch. It has two states: “on” or “off.” These two states can be translated into binary language (0 and 1), a language that computers know how to speak.

Transistors replaced the space-consuming and very fragile vacuum tubes. Computers went from being a size of a room into something that sits on a desk. Now anyone can own a computer of their own.

The design of the transistor went through many evolutions but one thing was certain, it was getting smaller and smaller. The transistors that exist in our laptops, smartphones, and
voice recorder
 are measured in nanometers, with the smallest measuring between 5 to 7 nanometers. Scientists believe we are reaching the limit to how small we can make transistors. Any smaller and a phenomenon is known as quantum tunneling takes place. This means the electrons are able to pass between transistors even in its “off” state because of how small it is.

Of course, there are still many different ways to make computers perform faster. We can make programs run more efficiently; we can design chip architecture to be more dynamic in its computing. However, many scientists believe that the solution to this computing limit is by developing quantum computers.

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What is quantum computing?

We call the field of study that studies atomic and subatomic particles “quantum physics.” Scientists in this field deal with particles so small they have to use math to observe their properties. This field of science is still very new and have yet to understand and experiment on a lot of things. Despite this, there have been numerous studies that have broken ground in quantum physics. And with that came the application.

It is theorized that a quantum particle, known as qubits, can exist in many states. In a traditional sense, qubits could either be “on,” “off,” or “on/off.” That last part is known as superposition. The fact that qubits have more than 2 states means a quantum computer have greater computing power than any transistor-based computer can ever achieve.

Quantum computers are believed to benefit all industries including finance, healthcare, military activities, artificial intelligence, education, and many more. Quantum computing is going to help leapfrog human technology the same way that the discovery of fire helped homo sapiens became the dominant species on earth millions of years ago.

Traditional computing replacement?

So if quantum computing is so much better than traditional computing, where is it? How come we haven’t seen the likes of Apple, Qualcomm, and Intel released quantum chips?

The major hurdle with quantum computing has to do with what is known as quantum decoherence. The real-world affects the state of a qubit so it needs to be isolated to maintain reliability and accuracy. Add to that, decoherence is irreversible. Once a qubit decohere it could not return to a state of superposition, essentially making it useless for computing.

Current quantum computers need to cool their qubits to extremely low temperatures to prevent decoherence. The energy alone to achieve such extreme temperatures make quantum computers impractical for public use.


World’s First Coway Experience Centre Opens in Malaysia

An array of Life-Changing solutions all under one roof

Coway
recently launched the world’s first Coway Experience Centre at Wisma UOA II on Jalan Pinang, right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The Coway Experience Centre will take Malaysian consumers on an experiential journey towards changing their lives with Coway’s innovative products and services for clean water and air, quality sleep and washroom hygiene.

“The opening of the Coway Experience Centre is part of Coway Malaysia’s 15
th
 Anniversary Celebration! To date, over seven million Malaysians are enjoying Coway’s Life-Changing solutions, ranging from water purifiers, air purifiers, bathroom appliances, outdoor filters and mattresses. The opening of this centre is one of the many ways we show our appreciation to our customers and the public for their endless support throughout the years,” said Kyle Choi, Managing Director of Coway Malaysia during the opening ceremony last Friday, 5 March 2021.

The historical moment was initiated by Mr Kyle Choi, Managing Director of Coway Malaysia and senior management of Coway’s Sales team and Cody team at the opening ceremony.

“As a Life Care company, we are proud to offer Malaysians a glimpse of how Coway’s R&D and technological solutions can help people live within cleaner and healthier homes and work spaces,” said Choi.

Coway welcomes all to head over to the Coway Experience Centre to experience, feel and understand more about Coway’s product and service offerings. The Coway Experience Centre will feature a Living Care section highlighting the brand’s offerings for the bedroom and bathroom. These include Coway’s premium mattresses, plus washroom appliances such as Coway’s bidets and water softeners. Meanwhile, the Water Care and Air Care sections will take on a more futuristic ambience, where visitors can see and experience the value that Coway’s innovative water and air purifiers bring.

“The exciting hybrid of physical and interactive digital features at the centre will help visitors understand first-hand how Coway’s products and services can enhance the life of every Malaysian. As an educational platform, our centre will showcase useful facts on water and air, plus tips for better sleep towards a healthier you,” Choi added.

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Visitors can also learn about the brand’s milestones in Malaysia and Coway Malaysia’s excellent services delivered with care by their Coway Ladies (Codys), Coway Technicians, Homecare Technicians as well as Health Planners. As Coway always emphasises that great products come with excellent services hand in hand.

To enhance visitors’ overall experience, there will be various interactive touchpoints such as quizzes, digital photo gallery, and also a Malaysian map highlighting the villages supported by the ongoing Happy Water Project (HWP) – Coway’s CSR initiative and many more exciting stations for a fun and enjoyable experience.

The exhibition space will also showcase Coway Malaysia’s Brand Heritage and journey since Coway reached our shores in 2006, including its many awards and achievements. Coway was established in 1989 in South Korea and has grown into an international brand; also having subsidiaries in the USA, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia too.

The Coway Experience Centre is opened to the public under strict standard operating procedure (SOP) from Mondays to Fridays (10am to 8pm) and on Saturdays (10am to 3pm). It is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

More information about the Coway Experience Centre and Coway can be found at
www.coway.com.my
 and
www.facebook.com/CowayMalaysia


2021 LG Soundbar Offer Premium Audio and AI Features with Sustainable Designs

With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, New Soundbars Not Only Sound Great,

They are Designed with the Environment in Mind

LG Electronics (LG) is commencing the worldwide rollout of the 2021 LG Soundbar line-up, with new models delivering a more premium audio experience, versatility and convenient control while upping the ante with eco-consciousness designs and packaging. The new line-up offers high-quality audio, easy connectivity, smart functionality, and stylish aesthetics with a modern look that are designed to complement LG’s stunning TVs and works well with any décor.

New for this year, the company’s soundbars allow users to take advantage of LG TV’s AI Sound Pro feature. Audio from the TV is played through the soundbar via TV Sound Mode Share, delivering the superior audio processing power of AI Sound Pro on the more capable speakers of the new soundbars. LG’s soundbars now offer all of the same sound modes as its latest TVs, allowing users to easily switch between the soundbar and the TV using the TV remote.

The 2021 line-up is compatible with multiple voice assistants including Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri. Now it’s easier than ever to control devices and play one’s favourite music from compatible device and services. And with support for Apple AirPlay 2, customers can stream, control, and share their favourite music and other content directly from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

When it comes to performance, LG’s 2021 soundbars inherit all the strengths of their predecessors with many of the new models featuring Meridian Audio tuning and Meridian technology, when in Music Mode for an exceptionally authentic listening experience. A new feature, Meridian Horizon technology, is the result of LG’s long-term partnership with Meridian Audio. This innovation up-mixes two channel stereo content into immersive, multichannel audio to provide audiences with a truly immersive listening experience regardless of their position or location in the room.

All the 2021 soundbars from LG support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for dynamic three-dimensional audio. With Dolby Vision compatibility via 4K pass-through, the new models ensure the level of picture and sound quality needed for genuinely cinematic home viewing. LG’s soundbars also combine up-firing front height channels with wireless rear up-firing height channels to envelop users in lush, textured sound.

Many of the new models are Hi-Res Audio certified, insuring lossless playback at 24bit/96kHz with all the vibrancy and nuance of the original studio recording. Upgraded user convenience and easy connectivity are built into the 2021 LG Soundbar line-up with HDMI eARC support enabling a higher bitrate, high resolution content and uncompressed Dolby Atmos® audio with just one cable, while USB playback and Bluetooth streaming offer more convenient ways for users to enjoy their favourite audio content on the latest models.

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LG’s sophisticated AI features further elevate the user experience. AI Room Calibration offers optimal sound in any environment, using spatial awareness technology to measure a room’s dimensions then customizing the soundbar’s audio settings in accordance with the specific characteristics of the space. AI Sound Pro uses adaptive sound control to automatically adjust frequency range and sound field extension, depending on which genre of content the user is watching news, music, or cinema.

While the importance of home entertainment has grown in the era of social distancing, so has concern for the environment and consumer support for companies and products that demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainability. From production processes to the materials and packaging used, LG’s latest soundbars are designed with the health of the planet in mind.

In its effort toward a sustainable future, LG is taking a more eco-minded approach to product development, packaging and shipping of its 2021 soundbars, designing the first audio products in the industry to receive SGS Eco Product Certification. For many soundbar model cases LG replaced materials used in previous models with recycled materials, one model featuring jersey fabric made of recycled PET bottles. Certified as Global Recycled Standard-compliant and UL environmental claim validated, each SP7Y soundbar means almost seven fewer plastic bottles occupying landfills.

To reduce environmental impact and waste even further, LG adopted friendlier packaging for its entire soundbar line-up. Using mainly recycled moulded pulp and far less EPS foam and plastic, the packaging has earning Eco Product certification from Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS), a respected provider of testing, inspection and certification services based in Geneva, Switzerland. To receive this designation, the soundbars were deemed by SGS to have minimal environmental impact as they emit less air pollutants, contain few hazardous substances and provide a high degree of recyclability. What is more, the packaging is designed in an “L” shape so more units can fit in fewer trucks, which means lower CO
2
 emissions, a crucial part of achieving environmental sustainability.

New LG Soundbar models including SP11RA, SP9YA, SP8YA, SP7Y and SPD7Y will begin rolling out starting this month in key markets in Europe and North America, with additional models coming later this year.


Adiguru CENDANA Programme to Honour Masters of Traditional Arts and Enhance the Sustainability of Local Cultural Traditions

The Cultural Economy Development Agency (CENDANA – part of MyCreative Ventures), and cultural organisation PUSAKA signed an MoU to mark the initial point of collaboration to work together in enhancing  sustainability, visibility and preservation of the traditional arts masters or those who are experienced and committed practitioners of the traditional arts in Malaysia. The collaboration will see both parties implementing the inaugural Adiguru CENDANA Programme which is one of the components in the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) Malaysian Creative Industries Stimulus Package (PRISMA). The event is witnessed by the Chairman of MyCreative Ventures, Ts. Noor Azmi Mat Said.

The
Adiguru CENDANA Programme
 will focus to support those working in specialised areas that includes Oral Traditions, Music, Dance, Theatre, Storytelling, Visual Arts and Craft. It is a
community arts programme
 aimed to:

honour an individual or group for mastery and lifetime achievement in nurturing the artistic excellence, vitality, and development of Malaysian traditional arts in their local community;
amplify the efforts of masters of traditional arts to sustain the practice of their art in their local communities;
support masters of traditional arts to teach their art to youth in their local communities;
enable masters to maintain/ improve infrastructure (example: community stage) or improve other material support (example: costumes, instruments) for traditional arts in local communities;
help enhance the public profiles of masters of traditional arts to garner wider appreciation and understanding; and
facilitate connections and partnerships between masters, their local communities and regional economic corridor development and more.

“We are extremely pleased to see this joint collaboration come to fruition to ensure services and planning coverage include our rural creative practitioners too. We hope it will be a long lasting partnership to demonstrate our commitment to the traditional and rural creative communities in Malaysia. The effort is part of MyCreative Venture’s vision in growing Malaysia’s Orange Economy which is in line with the Shared Prosperity Vision in revitalising the economy post COVID-19 pandemic,” Noor Azmi Mat Said said.

Adiguru CENDANA has started a nationwide
call for applications and nominations
 beginning 8 April 2021 for persons who possess an exceptionally high degree of knowledge and skills required for the practice and transmission of traditional arts forms. The applications and nominations will be evaluated by a Selection Committee of experts from relevant fields of culture and the arts. Successful masters will be notified in June 2021 and programmes will start from mid-July onwards utilising a grant of up to RM30,000 over the period of 12 months.

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“As a public funded cultural economy setup, and as part of the arts communities, we must continue to recognise the past, present and the future contributions of our Adigurus and those who champion the traditional arts from generation to generation, to Malaysia. This collaboration with PUSAKA will help ensure the effort is undertaken in a respectful, informed, culturally relevant and inclusive way,” said Founding CEO CENDANA, Izan Satrina Mohd Sallehuddin.

Founder-Director of PUSAKA, Eddin Khoo, welcomed the partnership with CENDANA, emphasising the urgency of safeguarding traditional arts in local communities. “The traditional arts of Malaysia are living repositories of deep knowledge, worldviews, aesthetic concepts, and the collective memory of our people. They encapsulate the creative ‘semangat’ (spirit) of our communities, and reflect the processes of cultural confluence that have shaped all aspects of Malaysian life,” he said. “We need to acknowledge the mastery and genius of our traditional arts communities, and agencies like CENDANA should be facilitators of this genius.”

The Adiguru CENDANA Programme will subsequently also feature a ‘Contemporary and Traditional Immersive Programme Residency’ component, which will later invite applications from the wider creative practitioners to engage in a week-long immersive residency with a master from the Adiguru CENDANA Programme. Nurturing meaningful creative collaborations between traditional and the wider creative industries, these immersive experiences encourage a deeper appreciation of traditional arts among the wider public and can open new avenues for creative exploration and cultural development.

For further information on the Adiguru CENDANA Programme, please visit the Open Call for Applications and Nomination and Terms of Reference website link here:
https://www.cendana.com.my/opportunities/our-funding-programmes/adiguru-cendana


Be One Step Faster With the Arrival of the HUAWEI MateBook 2021 Series in Malaysia

Five new notebooks upgraded with 16GB RAM, WiFi-6 and FullView Display

HUAWEI today announced the upcoming arrival of the HUAWEI MateBook 2021 Series with all-rounder upgrades including 11
th
 Intel Generation, 16GB RAM, Wifi-6 and FullView Display in Malaysia very soon.  The five is part of the brand’s comprehensive ecosystem for a seamless AI Life experience based on the innovative “1+8+N” strategy and in celebration of HUAWEI’s 5
th
 anniversary of HUAWEI PC in the industry.

“One Step Faster” Upgrades Coming Soon

Bringing consumers exciting new features, the latest members of the HUAWEI MateBook 2021 Series includes upgrades of the HUAWEI MateBook D 14, HUAWEI MateBook D 15 10
th
 Edition, HUAWEI MateBook D 15 11
th
 Edition, HUAWEI MateBook 14 and HUAWEI MateBook X Pro. Malaysians can be one step faster with HUAWEI’s cutting-edge technologies with aesthetic and minimalistic design, light in weight and portability, bezel-less and FullView Display as well as Multi-Screen collaboration.

The Era of Intelligence: HUAWEI as the pioneer of All-Scenario Experiences

Through the “1+8+N” Strategy that was first announced in 2019, the brand promises to create a world where everything works together seamlessly, intelligently and effortlessly – creating an all-scenario intelligent lifestyle for consumers with its ecosystem. Despite the challenges, HUAWEI aims to bring smart technology, cross-platform collaboration and solutions to one place, delivering a unified experience for everyone. The seamless collaboration between devices allow consumers to explore an all-scenario experience, boost productivity and create meaningful interactions.

Marking Five Years of Success in PC Industry

HUAWEI made its debut in the PC industry in 2016 and has led the industry forward and development through technological innovations ever since. Becoming one of the top brands in the notebook market share, as well as the top 2 brands in the notebook market share in China, HUAWEI took the leap by introducing its first 2-in-1 MateBook at Mobile World Congress (MWC).

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HUAWEI further developed its full notebook with beauty defined by efficiency with the HUAWEI MateBook X in 2017. The following year, HUAWEI strengthened its innovation achievement with its bezel-less screen, through the world’s first full-screen notebook with the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro.

HUAWEI made its name in the PC industry thanks to three important factors below:

Design
: Putting its benchmark against others, HUAWEI MateBook Series focuses on an aesthetic and minimalist design approach. To provide a borderless and vivid experience, the ultra light notebooks feature a HUAWEI FullView Display with not only achieving an edge-to-edge screen, but also leading the industry with a stunning screen-to-body ratio of up to 91%.

Innovation
: HUAWEI leverages on its knowledge of smartphones and applied it to notebooks using cutting-edge technologies. While every brand still requires a two-step login process, HUAWEI features a 2-in-1 fingerprint instead and a power on button to enhance one’s security, reducing the log in time. The notebooks are equipped with Shark Fin 2.0 design to effectively optimize air flow and dissipate heat, cooling the laptop rapidly and quietly.

Intelligence:
 HUAWEI pioneers in all-scenarios experience by introducing the HUAWEI Share and Multi-screen Collaboration. The seamless collaboration between devices help put HUAWEI in a unique position, setting itself apart from the rest. Consumers do not require cables to transfer files, they can drag and share the files by simply mirroring their HUAWEI smartphone screen onto the HUAWEI notebook.

Since then, HUAWEI has grown tremendously and this year, the HUAWEI MateBook Series marks 5 years of excellence through a consumer-oriented approach and the brand’s commitment to deliver quality design and experience.

Stay tuned to
HUAWEI Facebook
 and
HUAWEI Official Website
 for more information.


ASUS Announces VivoWatch SP

Intelligent 24/7 companion for easier health management

KEY POINTS

Embedded ECG and PPG sensors
: Track pulse transit time (PTT), heart rate, pulse O2, Body Harmony index, sleep, activity and de-stress level.
ASUS HealthConnect
: Companion app features blood pressure and heart rate management, period tracking, medication reminders and health data sharing.
Personalized health advice
: ASUS HealthAI technology enables personalized health-management tips based on health measurements and personal habits.

ASUS today announced VivoWatch SP, an intelligent wearable health tracker featuring a pair of electricalgraphy (ECG) and photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors that offers 24/7 health and fitness monitoring and insights to help wearers maintain a healthy lifestyle and achieve their fitness goals.

VivoWatch SP works together with the ASUS HealthConnect smartphone app, enabling wearers to track heart rate, exercise, sleep and a variety of other health categories, and manage and record blood pressure in an intuitive and easy way. Exclusive ASUS HealthAI technology then provides personalized health-management tips based on health measurements and personal habits.

Day and night health tracking

VivoWatch SP features a pair of electricalgraphy (ECG) and photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, enabling it to calculate pulse transit time (PTT) as well as measure heart rate, sleep and activity and stress levels throughout the day, giving wearers a variety of insights for better health management.

With its ECG sensor, VivoWatch SP measures the body’s sympathetic and parasympathetic response and calculates a Vitality Index and Relax Index in just one minute. The Vitality Index is a score of resiliency to stress, while the Relax Index is a score of the current relaxation or stress level. The two scores are then used to calculate a Body Harmony Index that gives wearers an easy to understand view of their body’s overall stress response.

ASUS HealthConnect

ASUS VivoWatch works with ASUS HealthConnect, an intuitive mobile app featuring exclusive HealthAI technology that helps users manage their health data and provides personalized health-management tips based on health measurements and personal habits. With the ASUS HealthConnect app, users can view information about their blood pressure, heart rate, exercise, stress levels, sleep quality and menstrual cycle.

ASUS VivoWatch SP tracks wearers’ health data throughout the day and night, enabling them to get a fuller picture of their cardiovascular health than occasional measurement may reveal. Exercise and activity data captured includes daily step counts, distance traveled, calories burned and workout duration. An intuitive de-stress level measurement provides an easy-to-understand summary of daily stress levels based on heart-rate variability (HRV). Larger variations in heart rate may indicate lower stress levels and better health. VivoWatch SP also measures the wearer’s heart rate, sleep duration and movement throughout the night. The ASUS HealthConnect app analyzes and compiles this information into daily and weekly graphs for an insightful look into sleep quality.

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ASUS HealthConnect now also includes period tracking, enabling women to estimate ovulation and fertility windows, record symptoms, discover patterns in their menstrual cycle and gain insights into their overall health.

Exercise and fitness tracking

ASUS VivoWatch SP is also a smart fitness companion and coach. It features a built-in Pulse O2 sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation, which lets wearers know how well their body is adjusting to exercise and when it is time to rest and catch their breath. VivoWatch SP is also able to detect aerobic heart-rate and provides visual and vibration notifications when wearers are performing healthy aerobic exercise or overexerting themselves.

A GPS sensor enables tracking of outdoor workouts with a variety of activity stats, including speed, distance and duration. Additionally, an altimeter lets wearers view their current altitude and an elevation graph when they are hiking or climbing.

To help wearers achieve daily fitness goals and live a healthier lifestyle, ASUS VivoWatch SP lets wearers see the number of steps they take and floors they climb throughout the day and provides stand reminders for encouragement to stand up and move on a regular basis.

Your 24/7 smart assistant

ASUS VivoWatch SP is designed to be a 24/7 smart assistant that can go almost anywhere. It is water-resistant to a depth of 50 meters, so it can be worn while swimming or while out in the elements. VivoWatch SP delivers up to 14 days of battery life in normal operation, making it a constant companion that is always there to help guide wearers to better health.

With a universal design that accepts standard quick-release watch bands, wearers can easily change the look of VivoWatch SP to match their personal style and fit any occasion. VivoWatch SP also features a variety of attractive watch faces to choose from, providing more options for wearers to create a watch that is truly their own.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

Model
Pricing
Availability
Warranty
ASUS VivoWatch SP
RM1,499
NOW
2 Years


ASUS MiniPC PN Series Review – Small Wonder With Big Potential

This is probably one of my most awaited review. Most of my usual readers who saw my initial social media post about this ASUS MiniPC was well received and they are eager to know how good this mini PC is. I have done my review for the past week and here is my full review on the new ASUS MiniPC PN Series.

Unboxing and ASUS MiniPC’s Big Reveal

The exact model for this ASUS MiniPC is PN62S. There are many other models out there but as I understand it, this is ASUS’s latest model that was launched sometime late last year. ASUS has a reputation of making awesome mini PCs in the past and this one is exactly that – awesome. One thing I can say, don’t let the size fool you. Let’s see what’s inside the box, other than Intel.

The ASUS MiniPC came in quite a big box. It was a surprise to me because hey, mini PC would come in a small box right? But as I opened the box, I kind of understand why. Will tell you that later. Opening the box reveals the mini PC itself, placed snuggly in its little space in the box. In a box next to it, contains the other needed essentials.

Here you can see the power cable and the power brick. Good to note that the cable for the power brick is quite long. Useful when your power outlet is far from your working desk. That is exactly how my setup is. My table is quite far away from the power outlet so this long cable comes in handy. In the same compartment, you will get ASUS wired mouse and some reading materials which includes the warranty.

Now this plate is probably useful to some of you. With this metal plate, you can mount the ASUS MiniPC onto a wall or have it fixed permanently on your desk. Best bet is the wall. But that is entirely up to your creativity to keep minimal space on your desk. My idea would be to mount it on the underside of your table. That way you can keep it hidden from view and obstruction.

Now when you lift up both box compartments, you will see that there is a wired keyboard hidden underneath it. Now we know why it came in a big box. It is very thoughtful of ASUS to provide a mouse and keyboard with the mini PC. At least you don’t have to buy a new keyboard and mouse to use the ASUS MiniPC with.

Let’s take a look at the ASUS MiniPC up close and personal.

The size is small. That is the intention. And what I think about the size? Perfect! Cute was what my wife said. Indeed it is. The ASUS MiniPC is small and cute. The plastic enclosure feels strong and sturdy. You can see the Intel sticker at the top and this ASUS MiniPC comes with 10th generation Intel Core i5. There is also a Windows 10 sticker up front.

The front panel consists of an audio jack, 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x USB type-C port, a MicroSD memory card slot for that extra storage, an IR receiver and the power button with a tiny LED light indicator. Around the back is where it gets interesting. There are not one, but two HDMI ports available. TWO! If you have a dual monitor setup, you don’t need an additional adapter for that second monitor. You can immediately plug-in both your monitors into the ASUS MiniPC. So convenient.

There is another USB type-C port at the back, 2x more USB 3.0 port, a LAN port and the power connector.  So you can do the math. There are more ports on this ASUS MiniPC then what’s available on my laptop. With this many ports, you can be sure it will be useful for your daily use.

On the sides, you can see the ventilation grille. Same goes when you flip the mini PC upside down. You can remove the bottom section for easy upgrades. You can easily remove the bottom panel to replace or upgrade the NVMe SSD and the RAM module. So yes, this mini PC is upgradeable. And best of all, you can do it yourself.

Now it’s time to assemble the ASUS MiniPC on my desk.

Assembling the ASUS MiniPC is simple. Even a toddler can do it although I wouldn’t let my son to even touch it. But you get the idea. You simply need to plug in all the essentials to the respective ports and you’re done. This is how it looks like when everything is plugged in. It’s not as cramped as I thought it would.

Anyway, since this is a mini PC, I thought that it would be nicer to use my wireless keyboard and mouse. And it being a mini PC, I’ll use my mini wireless keyboard with it. It is a match made in heaven. It connects easily via wireless connection and/or Bluetooth. With all the “compact” setup I’m having right on my desk, it is now ready to boot up. Ok, the only oversized attachment will be the 32″ LED TV that I’ve hooked up to the mini PC. I also connect a Bluetooth speaker to the mini PC for audio, minimizing any wired devices.

It took a while for the initial boot up. But all that took about 8 minutes, which is relatively fast. Also to note, there is a small fan somewhere inside the enclosure to blow out hot air. I can hear it turned on when I first boot up the mini PC. Once I’m done with the profile setup and logged in, I’m ready to start using the ASUS MiniPC.

User Experience and Performance

Just like any other laptop or PC running Windows 10, the ASUS MiniPC runs smoothly as well. The Intel i5 is made for normal home or office use which is what most of us need nowadays. And most of us need a reliable machine to keep our work at optimum condition. The ASUS MiniPC provides all that, but it can be pushed to do more as well. Coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB of NVMe SSD storage space, you can literally throw anything at it, except maybe for heavy graphic gaming that requires a high-end graphic card. The ASUS MiniPC comes with a built-in Intel UHD graphic, which is just enough to run graphic editing softwares like Photoshop and Illustrator. More on that later.

In the software/app side, it came pre-installed with McAfee Antivirus to protect your mini PC from any malicious attacks and Microsoft Office 365. You are able to start your work right from the get-go. You don’t need to install much needed office based softwares because everything is there ready to use. That is just awesome.

Looking at the internal specifications, I use CPU-Z to have a look at the details. From what you can see below, all the specifications matched with what’s in the user manual. No hanky-panky with the internal specs here. What you buy and what you get. I just wish it uses the 11th generation Intel chipset to keep up with the times but nevertheless, the 10th generation does not disappoint.

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After looking at the spec details, I installed
Novabench
 benchmarking software to quickly run some benchmarking tests. I didn’t want to run too many benchmarks on this mini PC because I wanted to get into doing some heavy graphic works, just to see whether it can perform well. So I ditched the other benchmarking test like CrystalDiskMark, PCMARK 10, GeekBench 5 and Blender. On Novabench, the ASUS MiniPC scored a fair 1344 points. This placed the ASUS MiniPC on par with most of the standard workstation PC and laptops. What more can you ask for from a mini PC anyway? It is meant to provide you with a stable and reliable mini companion, and it did the job well.

And then I installed the Adobe CC graphic softwares. I installed Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom and Premier Pro. Firing up Photoshop for the first time is rather quick. Surprised? Me too. I took less than 10 seconds for everything starts up and ready to go. How about graphic editing? Well, the ASUS MiniPC does wonderfully. I was skeptical at first giving that the mini PC only uses the built-in Intel graphics. You know your graphics sux when you can see trails or jitters when you drag the image around the screen, right? That is not the case with the ASUS MiniPC. Everything was handled beautifully, smooth as butter and without any lag. It was a relief for me. I can do many heavy graphic tasks for this little monster.

Illustrator does the same. First time load took just over 10 seconds and I can immediately start my work. I opened one of my biggest AI file and to my surprise, it loads quick, and from a USB flash drive. I guess the USB 3.0 port really helps. I started playing around with the AI file by selecting, moving everything about, add few dummy texts and vectorized a few graphics. And wow, it worked smoothly. More thumbs up from me here.

So I guess working with RAW photos in Lightroom can be done smoothly too. I was right. Importing photos into Lightroom is fast and editing was a breeze. My own PC setup can’t do the task as quick as the mini PC. I’m also using an Intel i5 but from the older generation 8. Same RAM count and same 256GB SSD storage. But not as quick as the mini monster. I now bow to you, ASUS MiniPC.

Fine, graphics may be easy for you but what about videos? Fired up the Adobe Premier Pro also took about 10 seconds, maybe slightly more. But get this, importing a UHD video at 60fps, about 300+MB in size loaded up quickly as well. Did a few cutting and adding footages here and there. Then I rendered the final cut to UHD 60fps MP4 format but not changing the audio output format. The full process took less than 5 minutes to complete. I remember it took close to 10 minutes on my own PC. It was a short, less than 1 minute video. And it does everything quicker. Wow.

So I threw in the towel and said, “You, my mini friend, is a winner”. It has won my heart as my personal choice of a mini PC for years to come. After all that, the surface of the mini PC stayed slightly warm. Just warm, not hot as what my own laptop would feel after some heavy duty graphic works. Just amazing.

If you’re into video or game streaming, you have a great hardware with you here. I also installed an Open Broadcasting Software (OBS) in the ASUS MiniPC. I am into mobile gaming, specifically PUBG Mobile. It took little to no time setting up the OBS and linking my phone to the mini PC. Then I added the video source in the OBS and voila, I’m ready to stream. The ASUS MiniPC able to stream, render and record the video smoothly. I did not notice any lags while streaming. Only slight millisecond delay for the input to be sent from the phone to the video capture device and to the mini PC. That is normal for any hardware anyway, so I give the mini PC another thumbs up.

One additional point that I have not mentioned earlier is that the ASUS MiniPC has a built-in WiFi. I can either connect to my internet connection via WiFi or LAN cable. For the streaming, I use LAN for that extra stable connection. WiFi works great too, but best to use that for normal web browsing or if you want to minimalize the wired connections.

Movies? No problem. Not much to say here just that it can play 2k videos smoothly.

Conclusion

How else should I conclude this? The ASUS MiniPC amazed me in many ways. First of all, it’s the form factor. It is cute and small, as how my wife puts it. It uses minimal space on your desk and by using a mini wireless keyboard, you will have ample space to work around with.

In terms of user experience and performance, the ASUS MiniPC doesn’t disappoint at all. It is able to run any basic office apps that you need from the get-go. You save time for the initial setup especially when you have this mini PC installed as your office workstation. But if you want to use it as your own personal PC at home, this will be a great investment to have. It can be used as your secondary PC to compliment your main setup at home too. Either way, you will have the best of both worlds.

With the dual HDMI ports available, you can have an additional monitor attached to the mini PC. I use a dual monitor at home. Very useful when I need to write a blog entry on one monitor and work on graphics on the other monitor. That is exactly what the ASUS MiniPC can do too. Awesome companion for working at home, especially during this pandemic time.

So if you’re looking for a quick and affordable setup that works, I would highly recommend this ASUS MiniPC PN Series. Installation time is very minimal. Just plug-in everything and you’re good to go. You don’t have to clear your table before installing the mini PC as you would with a normal large desktop setup. Everything just works.

The ASUS MiniPC PN series is available now for purchase. You can get more details about this ASUS MiniPC PN62S from their
official website
 and where to buy it from. The official retail price is
RM2,449.00


ASUS Overclockers Smash Long Standing Records with ROG Maximus XIII Apex

ROG motherboard achieves new benchmarking milestones

KEY POINTS

Super PI 4‑minute barrier broken:
 ‘Rauf’ completed the historically challenging Super PI 32M benchmark in under 3 minutes 40 seconds
Single-core dominance:
 ‘safedisk’ took the Geekbench4 and PiFast records, and ‘elmor’ cranked an 11th Gen Intel
®
 processor to 7307 MHz
Flexing in 3D:
 ‘Rauf’ and ‘OGS’ took advantage of the platform’s unfettered bandwidth to overtake a swath of graphics card records
10 world records, 7 global first places:
 Versatility of the platform was also shown through many GPU and multi-core accolades

ASUSRepublic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that overclockers have broken a hefty stack of records by using ROG Maximus XIII Apex motherboards paired with Intel
®
 11th Generation processors.

Among the many benchmarks that pros working with ASUS were able to achieve, one stands out because of its history in the overclocking community. The Super PI single-threaded benchmark has a twenty-five year history, and seven years ago its grueling 32M variant was completed in under five minutes on an ROG Maximus V Formula motherboard. Since then, overclockers have posted records inching closer and closer to four minutes, but crossing that mark seemed like an unreachable horizon.

This generation, overclockers didn’t just break that record, they obliterated it repeatedly. Multiple enthusiasts reported to ASUS that they smashed through the four-minute barrier, with the one taking the crown being Tobias ‘Rauf’ Bergström who trounced that milestone by more than twenty seconds, and he managed to take the Super PI 1M record as well. When asked about his record-setting runs, he credited the memory overclocking power of ROG Maximus XIII Apex and the impressive IPC gains brought by Intel ‘Rocket Lake’ processors.

“Intel and ASUS R&D have really done an amazing job supporting the overlocking abilities on this platform,” said Rauf. “I really wanted to do a sub-3 minutes and 40 seconds result and it proved really challenging. I had to push both CPU and memory to their absolute limits. I actually had two runs at exactly 3:40.000 before finally getting a 3:39.953 score. ”

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Rauf is also a regular in the GPU overclocking scene, and he particularly likes legacy benchmarks. Alongside his Super PI accolades, he also mopped up records for older 3DMark utilities and even used an SLI array to set top scores in modern Unigine Heaven and Superposition benchmarks. That said, Rauf wasn’t the only one putting his graphic card overclocking skills to work: overclocking team ‘OGS’ also armed their ROG Maximus XIII Apex with multiple GPUs to take a pair of 3DMark03 global first places.

Other pros found great success tackling traditional benchmarks by taking advantage of Intel’s architectural improvements. During an overclocking session at ASUS headquarters, ‘elmor’, ‘Massman’ and ‘safedisk’ exerted the cryogenic capabilities of the ROG Maximus XIII Apex by cranking an IntelCore i9-11900KF to an
all-core frequency of 7.3 GHz under LHe
. That same day, team pivoted toward benchmarks, and they took the PiFast and Geekbench4 single-core records with the remains of their dwindling helium reserves. In separate escapades, ‘noizemaker’ and ‘safedisk’ also showed off the multi-core performance of Intel 11th Gen processors by taking global first place scores in Cinebench R20, Cinebench 2003, and Geekbench3.

ASUS appreciates the many enthusiasts from around the world who collaborated with engineers during development to test and improve on ROG Maximus XIII Apex. In addition to the overclockers mentioned above, ASUS extends thanks to ‘rsannino’, ‘keeph8n’, ‘Alex@ro’, ‘Fredyama’, ‘Ike’, and ‘Kavin’.

All of the records are recorded for reference below.

Overclocker
Category**
Score
Distinction
elmor
Intel Core CPU frequency
7307 MHz
 ***
Hardware First Place*
Rauf
Super PI – 32M
3 min 39.953 sec
World Record
Rauf
Super PI – 1M
4.546 sec
World Record
safedisk
PiFast
8.280 sec
World Record
safedisk
Geekbench4 – Single Core
11208 points
World Record
safedisk
Geekbench3 – Multi Core (8x core)
64818 pts
Global First Place**
noizemaker
Cinebench 2003 (8x core)
12357 points
Global First Place**
Rauf
3DMark11 – Performance (1x GPU)
66217 marks
Global First Place**
Rauf
3DMark06 (1x GPU)
83487 marks
World Record
Rauf
3DMark05 (1x GPU)
102410 marks
World Record
Rauf
3DMark03 (1x GPU)
427676 marks
World Record
OGS
3DMark03 (2x GPU)
384932 marks
Global First Place**
OGS
3DMark03 (3x GPU)
362486 marks
Global First Place**
Rauf
3DMark Vantage – Extreme (1x GPU)
125104 points
Global First Place**
Rauf
3DMark Vantage – Extreme (2x GPU)
125584 points
World Record
Rauf
Superposition – 1080p Extreme (2x GPU)
25000 points
World Record
Rauf
Superposition – 8K Optimized (2x GPU)
14927 points
Global First Place**
Rauf
Heaven Benchmark – Extreme (2x GPU)
13544.97 marks
World Record

All scores were tracked at 2021-03-30 15:00 GMT.

* The Hardware First Place distinction refers to the Intel Core i9-11900KF processor class.

** Global First Place distinctions are for the CPU core counts or GPU numbers noted in their category.

*** Score submitted internally at time of writing, but not yet published to HWBot. Video linked instead.

Availability & Pricing

ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Apex is available worldwide. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.


ASUS Updates Motherboards and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series GPUs for Resizable BAR

Motherboard and VBIOS updates enhance game performance in select titles

Key Points

Resizable BAR support added to 180+ ASUS motherboards, enhancing gaming performance in select titles for PCs using NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs
Resizable BAR compatibility added to ASUS custom versions of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, GeForce RTX 3070, GeForce RTX 3080, and GeForce RTX 3090 GPUs
ASUS internal testing shows performance gains of up to 12% in select titles and hardware configurationswith Resizable BAR enabled

Today, ASUS released firmware updates for over 180 of its desktop motherboards, as well as video BIOS (VBIOS) updates for its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs, to unlock the exciting Resizable BAR feature on compatible systems. Resizable BAR, a feature of the PCI Express
®
 expansion bus standard widely employed in modern PCs, allows the CPU and GPU to communicate more efficiently to enhance performance in select game titles.

As a leading provider of motherboards and custom GPU add-in boards, ASUS has been working with its industry partners to enable this exciting feature for owners of its custom NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series products. Thanks to internal testing that reveals performance increases of more than 12% in AAA games such as
Forza Horizon 4
, ASUS is excited to bring support for this feature to as many of its customers as possible.

The company has produced updates for motherboards ranging from attainable AMD
®
 A520 and Intel
®
 H410 platforms to high-end AMD TRX40 and Intel X299 platforms, demonstrating this strong commitment. A full list of ASUS motherboards receiving firmware updates to enable Resizable BAR, as well as the minimum firmware version required to take full advantage of this feature with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs, is provided as a supplement to this release.

To bring Resizable BAR support to owners of all ASUS GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs, the company is also issuing video BIOS (VBIOS) updates for its custom versions of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, GeForce RTX 3070, GeForce RTX 3080, and GeForce RTX 3090 GPUs. Starting today, owners of these products can download and install the latest VBIOS in only a few clicks using our convenient support pages and self-contained updater. ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 GPUs have supported Resizable BAR since launch and do not require a VBIOS update to take advantage of the feature.

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ASUS makes updating and configuring motherboard firmware simple, and our award-winning, easy-to-use firmware interface makes it a snap to configure Resizable BAR support once a user has installed the latest updates. Customers should visit the ASUS Download Center (
https://www.asus.com/support/Download-Center/
) to locate the necessary updates for their motherboard and graphics card, if necessary.

For more information on how to enable Resizable BAR in an ASUS motherboard’s firmware, how to update a graphics card’s VBIOS, and how to verify Resizable BAR functionality, please consult the detailed guide at ASUS Edge Up:
https://edgeup.asus.com/2021/guide-how-to-enable-resizable-bar-on-your-asus-powered-gaming-pc

For more information regarding system requirements and compatible hardware for Resizable BAR, please refer to the NVIDIA GeForce blog:
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/geforce-rtx-30-series-resizable-bar-support/

For more information regarding the VBIOS update process and troubleshooting, please refer to NVIDIA’s dedicated support page:
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5165


Bend Anytime, Anywhere With The #CanYouBendChallenge By HUAWEI Band 6

Purchase the #HUAWEIBand 6 and get a FREE strap, starting from 16 April onwards

The time is almost here! If you hadn’t already heard, the HUAWEI Band 6 is set to make its offline debut in
HUAWEI Experience Stores (HES)
 across Malaysia in less than 24 hours. To sweeten this news even further, you can purchase it at only RM219 and get a strap for FREE in either green or orange (subject to availability).

During its recent online debut, the HUAWEI Band 6 is met with strong positive reviews from consumers, with the product currently receiving over 150 comments on
HUAWEI Store Online
 and
Shopee HUAWEI Official Store
.

HUAWEI today unveiled its #CanYouBendChallenge, featuring social media personalities such as
YukiTan
,
Fazziq,

Safwan
,
Gladish
 and many more! Despite ongoing circumstances, HUAWEI is working together with these social media personalities to engage and encourage Malaysians to exercise (even if it’s within the four walls of their home) anytime, anywhere and encourage others to do the same on social media platform.

Those who are interested can take part in the Hashtag challenge with their family and friends, where they stand to win a brand-new HUAWEI Band 6. The steps are really
that
 simple:

Follow @huaweimobilemy on Facebook or Instagram (don’t forget to watch this
video
)
Do one exercise movement anytime, anywhere within the given timeframe of 15 seconds.
Record and upload a video of yourself on TikTok, Facebook or Instagram doing the movements, where you
MUST
 include the following hashtags in your post:
#CanYouBendChallenge
#HUAWEIBand6
#96WorkoutModes
Last but not least, make sure your profile is set to public!

Remarks:

Contestants can join the Contest on
TikTok
,
Instagram
 or
Facebook,
 where each contestant only can submit their video on one (1) platform.
Interested contestants can take part in the #CanYouBendChallenge from 15 to 22 April 2021.
THREE (3) winners from each platform will be selected based on lucky draw method.

The perfect companion for fitness and health enthusiasts, the HUAWEI Band 6 provides you with in-depth information on your workout routine, which include feedbacks that you could keep track any time of the day. Continue reading to find out the top 4 reasons why you should get the HUAWEI Band 6:

Bend More With 96 Workout Modes

Working out is never easy and it has to come with consistency. With the HUAWEI Band 6, it tracks users’ daily activities such as steps per day, medium and high intensity activity time, and standing times. With these data collected it can be used to help users understand their habits and help develop new exercise habits to improve their health. On top of that, there are 96 workout modes that includes 11 professional sports modes to prompt users to be more versatile and adaptable in their exercise routine.

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Bend Longer With 14-Day Long Battery Life

The HUAWEI Band 6 has an impressive two weeks battery life, even with its multiple sensor that monitors the users’ condition at all times with calls and messaging notifications included. Even if users use the HUAWEI Band 6 intensively, the HUAWEI Band 6 would be able to last up to 10 days. Users do not need to worry about lengthy charging period as 5 minutes of charging the HUAWEI Band 6 would last users for up to two days! Just charge it while you take a bath and it would be ready for you when you are done.

Bend Smarter With 24/7 SpO2 & Heart Rate Monitoring

Thanks to the hardware modules that is optimised based on HUAWEI TruSeen™ 4.0 and new smart power saving algorithm. The HUAWEI Band 6 is able to monitor both your SpO2 and heart rate at the same time 24/7.

Bigger View, More Possibilities With FullView Display

The FullView display on the Band 6 is one-of-its-kind as it is HUAWEI’s first smart band to have a 1.47 inch AMOLED display. 1.47 inch may seem small to many but it is an increase of 148% compared to the HUAWEI Band 4. With the increased display, users are able to look at more details at a single glance. The larger display also allows for a more convenient and comprehensive operations from the wrist. The AMOLED display has a resolution of 194 by 368 pixels and 282 pixel per inch to give you more vivid colours and crystal clear visuals.

What are you waiting for? Get bending and you may find yourself the owner of a new HUAWEI Band 6 by checking out the HUAWEI Band 6 at nearest HUAWEI Experience Store (HES) or HUAWEI O2O Store.


“Bersama Malaysia” is Microsoft’s new Initiative to Support Inclusive Economic Growth with First Datacenter in Malaysia

“Bersama Malaysia” includes a commitment to skill an additional 1 million Malaysians by end of 2023, collaboration across public and private sectors and formation of a MYDigital Alliance Leadership Council

Microsoft Corp. announced its “Bersama Malaysia” (
Together with Malaysia
) initiative, which marks a significant commitment to empowering Malaysia’s inclusive digital economy and advancing the nation’s digital transformation across the private and public sectors. As part of the plan, Microsoft will establish its first datacenter region in the country to deliver trusted cloud services locally, with world-class data security, privacy, and the ability to store data in-country. Microsoft also announced plans to skill an additional 1 million Malaysians by end of 2023 to help create economic opportunities for people and businesses in the digital era. Finally, Microsoft will help form the MYDigital Alliance Leadership Council to collaborate on cloud-first and digital-native policy recommendations.

Today’s announcement represents a significant milestone in Microsoft’s 28-year history in the country and supports the Government of Malaysia’s MyDIGITAL goals to transform the country into a regional leader in the digital economy. According to IDC’s research, Microsoft’s investment in Malaysia will help generate up to USD 4.6 billion in new revenues for the country’s ecosystem of local partners and cloud-consuming customers over the next four years. Additionally, the research estimates Microsoft, its partners, and cloud-using customers will together contribute more than 19,000 new direct and indirect jobs.

YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Prime Minister of Malaysia said, “As we cement the Microsoft partnership today, I hope this is just the first green shoots of a broader meadow of investments in Malaysia, for Microsoft and other data players. This significant investment from Microsoft further fortifies Malaysia’s position as a potential regional data hub and we stand ever ready to welcome more such partners as we work with our stakeholders to continually improve Malaysia’s value proposition in this big data space.”

“Today’s announcement represents a major milestone for Microsoft in the 28 years we have been operating in Malaysia. We share the Government’s commitment that digital transformation must be inclusive and responsible. As such, we pledge to empower 1 million Malaysians with digital skills, helping them to take advantage of the opportunities this new investment will bring. Building digital infrastructure is fundamental to advancing a nation’s digital economy. The upcoming datacenter region will be a game-changer for Malaysia, enabling the government and businesses to reimagine and transform their operations, to the benefit of all citizens,” said Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive Vice President and President, Microsoft Global Sales, Marketing and Operations
.

“We are proud to cement our partnership with the nation to accelerate its digital economy. Public-private partnerships are key enablers to propel Malaysia’s digital economy forward. Microsoft’s Bersama Malaysia initiative reflects our joint commitment in support of the nation’s MyDIGITAL aspirations, as we empower every person and every organization in Malaysia to achieve more. With over 200 employees and 2,000 partners in the country, we will continue to support a digitally-enabled government, empower businesses to build resilience digitally, and bridge the digital opportunities for Malaysians. Together, we stand with Malaysia,” said K Raman, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia.

Digital infrastructure and partnerships to advance Malaysia’s digital economy

Microsoft will establish its first datacenter region in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area and deliver access to the full Microsoft Cloud, which includes:

Microsoft Azure
, enabling anyone to invent with purpose using cloud services and capabilities that span computing, networking, databases, analytics, AI and Internet of Things;
Microsoft 365
, to connect, collaborate, work remotely and learn online with innovative productivity tools;
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
, to rapidly build and manage critical enterprise business solutions at scale with intelligent business applications.

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The new datacenter region will also deliver
Azure Availability Zones
, providing additional resilience options for highly available applications, and  support Microsoft’s
sustainability goals
. Microsoft has a global commitment to shift to 100 percent supply of renewable energy by 2025. This means Microsoft will have power purchase agreements for green energy contracted for 100 percent of carbon-emitting electricity consumed by all its datacenters, buildings, and campuses, including the planned Malaysia datacenter region.

Microsoft will work with the government, startups, and enterprises to support the country’s digital transformation goals. Specifically, Microsoft in partnership with the Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI) has established the MYDigital Alliance Leadership Council to collaborate on cloud-first and digital-native policy recommendations. The Alliance’s first meeting discussed digitalization in the education sector to nurture a globally competitive Malaysian digital workforce. Additionally, Malaysia’s leading companies,
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
 and
Celcom Axiata Berhad
 have committed to helping advance Malaysia’s nation building and digital ambitions, as well as using the Microsoft Cloud from the new datacenter region when available.

“The partnership with Microsoft underlines PETRONAS’ commitment to nurturing a sustainable pipeline of a future-ready workforce equipped to support Malaysia’s digital economy. As a progressive energy and solutions partner enriching lives for a sustainable future, continuous human capital development will be integral to our ability to operate and compete. We look forward to accelerating efforts in upskilling local talents, with a view to creating an inclusive digital future for the benefit of both the people and the nation,” said Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, PETRONAS.

“Telecommunications and technology sectors are key lifelines to the nation’s digital economy. A world-class cloud service will become the epitome that shapes the future path in our pursuit towards becoming a digital economy powerhouse in the region. We highly applaud Microsoft’s plans to establish its first datacenter region in Malaysia, providing access to secure, scalable, highly available, resilient, and sustainable cloud services for the government, and across multiple industry verticals. As the anchor telco tenant, we look forward to bringing the benefit of this datacenter to our customers and partners. In partnership with Microsoft, we will continue to serve our customers by offering secure and reliable cloud services, leading towards the development of a striving digital ecosystem, and achieving the nation’s digital aspirations in a way that is sustainable,” said Idham Nawawi, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad.

Microsoft, together with its local partner Enfrasys Solutions, has been appointed by the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit to provide cloud services to the Malaysian public sector agencies through 2023. Microsoft will also partner with Censof Holdings, Silverlake Group, and Web Bytes to accelerate digital transformation in the nation’s key industries, including financial services, retail, food, and beverage, as well as the public sector.

Empowering Malaysians with inclusive opportunities

As part of the Bersama Malaysia initiative, Microsoft is committed to equipping individuals with equal opportunities to thrive in a cloud and AI-enabled digital economy. To achieve this, Microsoft will skill an additional 1 million Malaysians by December 2023. This includes work with the Human Resources Development Fund, Social Security Organization, Junior Achievement Malaysia, TalentCorp Malaysia, MAMPU, Grab Malaysia, Biji-Biji Enterprise and local universities to reach people of all socio-economic backgrounds, including young adults and people living with disabilities. This commitment is a continuation of Microsoft’s global skills initiative since July 2020, which has reached more than 110,000 Malaysians to date.


Celebrate Huawei Store Online’s 7th Birthday With Deals as Low as RM7

Grab the limited RM77 and RM 177 online vouchers from now until 29 April at
HUAWEI Store Online
 and claim your deals on 29 April

HUAWEI Store Online is turning seven this 29 April and to celebrate, HUAWEI is throwing in incredible deals and free gifts including Flash Deals, Must Buy, Bundle Deals and New Arrivals. From now until 29 April, consumers will also be able to claim RM77 and RM177 online vouchers at
HUAWEI Store Online
. The online vouchers can then be utilised only on 29 April for selected HUAWEI products such as the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro, HUAWEI nova 7 series, HUAWEI WATCH FIT, HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro and more!

HUAWEI also has exciting bundle deals to be redeemed only on 29 April. Consumers can get their hands on both the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i and HUAWEI Band 4e at only RM399 (RRP: RM498) and both the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i and HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e at only RM718 (RRP: 978).

RM77 Online Voucher

Great news for all fitness enthusiasts! From now until 29 April, consumers can have the option to purchase the HUAWEI nova 7 SE 5G at RM1,222 (RRP: RM 1,299) and HUAWEI WATCH FIT at RM422 (RRP: RM499) or HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro at RM 622 (RRP: RM699) by grabbing the voucher worth RM77 at HUAWEI Store Online. The voucher can be used only on 29 April and is only applicable on one (1) of the HUAWEI devices.

RM177 Online Voucher

If you’ve been eyeing on the HUAWEI nova 7 5G and HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro, they are now priced at only RM 1,822 (RRP: RM1,999) and RM422 (RRP: RM499), respectively. All you need do to is head over to HUAWEI Store Online from now until 29 April to grab the RM177 online voucher and redeem it on 29 April. Each consumer is only entitled to use the voucher for one (1) of the HUAWEI devices.

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Flash Deals

Featuring various HUAWEI products and accessories, the flash deals will run from now until 29 April beginning at 10.08 AM on each day. Consumers will have to be quick as there are limited quantities available so be sure to check out soon!

Date
Product
RRP (RM)
Promotion Price (RM)
28 April
HUAWEI AF30 Bluetooth Mouse
249
 77
HUAWEI WS5200 Router
169
77
29 April
HUAWEI Sound X
1,299
777

Must Buy

Consumers looking for more options can browse through a variety of the Must Buy items from HUAWEI, only on 29 April 2021.

Product
Free Gifts
1
RRP (RM)
Promotion Price (RM)
HUAWEI Mate30 Pro 5G
N/A
4,199
2,499
HUAWEI Mate40 Pro
N/A
4,299
3,999
HUAWEI MateBook 13 i5 2020
Mouse + bag
4,499
3,999
HUAWEI MatePad 10.4
Keyboard + Entertainment Gift
1,499
1,499
HUAWEI MatePad Pro WIFI 8GB+256GB
N/A
2,399
2,199
HUAWEI MatePad T 10 2GB+32GB
N/A
799
559
HUAWEI MatePad T10s
Flip Cover
999
899
HUAWEI nova 5T
N/A
1,399
999
HUAWEI P40
Wireless Charging Case
2,799
2,499
HUAWEI P40 Pro
CP39S Car Charger
3,899
3,599
HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e
N/A
599
399
HUAWEI Q2 Pro Router
N/A
499
299

New Arrivals

More good news to those who looking for HUAWEI’s latest Vision S Series! From now until 12 May, consumers can pre-order the HUAWEI Vision S 55” priced at only RM 2,799 by receiving RM200 instant rebate at HUAWEI Store Online. If you are looking for the HUAWEI Vision S 65”, consumers can pre-order the device from now until 2 May at RM3,999 and receive free gifts.

Product
Free Gifts
1
RRP (RM)
Promotion Price (RM)
HUAWEI Vison S 55”
N/A
2,999
2,799
HUAWEI Vison S 65”
HUAWEI AX3 Router & HUAWEI FreeLace Pro
3,999
3,999

Wait no more, visit
HUAWEI Store Online
 now to claim your preferred online voucher and grab the deals!


Clash of Clans Spring 2021 Campaign – Hammer Jam is Back

Clash of clans, which has been silent for a long time, just officially launched “Hammer Jam”. This event would be a warm-up to initiate a massive update anticipated by all Communities and Clashers around the world, who are enthusiastically waiting for the first major update this year. The event updates will be available from March 31 until April 12, 2021.

By utilizing this event all Clashers will be able to maximize their level of buildings, troop levels, spells, and many more on their villages, with a 50% building cost reduction in the upcoming 2 weeks. To further enliven the event, players can watch the cinematic videos
here
 provided on the game and the official social media of CoC starting from March 31, where all builders and their hammers are ready to keep up with the speed of the upgrades to give this hefty discount!

Being a  great period to reinforce your village, players can enjoy the Hammer Jam event regardless of Town Hall level. Will it be a signal that there will be a new townhall coming soon?

Additionally, the event awards active participants with precious items and in the meantime encourages our fallen Clashes to pick up the game by providing various new prizes.  What are you waiting for? Immediately open your CoC game now!

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Donate Your Used Devices to U Mobile’s #Mybaikhati Campaign to Help B40 Communities

With Earth Day approaching on 22 April 2021, U Mobile would like to send out a reminder to all Malaysians that they can make good on their used devices by donating them to B40 communities via #MYBaikHati, a device crowdsourcing campaign that is facilitated by the telecommunications industry.

U Mobile is calling on its employees, customers and general public to contribute to a good cause by donating their used laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and 4G smartphones. The donated devices will then be refurbished and restored to factory settings by U Mobile, before being distributed to B40 families via a partner non-governmental organisation or non-profit organisation.

Here’s how you can contribute:

Find your used or pre-loved laptops, tablets, Chromebooks and 4G smartphones, and ensure that they come with their corresponding battery chargers. You may even donate a new device if you wish.
Remove SIM cards or memory cards from the devices.
Donate the device(s) at these U Mobile stores:
Berjaya Times Square Experience Centre, Level 1
AU2 Shopping Centre
Bukit Tinggi, Klang
Sunway Pyramid
1 Utama Shopping Centre

For more information on the MYBAIKHATI Initiative and ways to contribute, visit
http://bit.ly/MyBaikHatiFAQ

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ECOVACS 9-in-1 DEEBOT T9 Launched – Best DEEBOT Just Got Better

“The Best Just Got Better” with the first robotic vacuum cleaners in the market to combine upgraded vacuuming and mopping capabilities in one go

ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world’s leading home service robotics maker, today launched the DEEBOT T9, the first models with intelligent 9-in-1 obstacle avoidance robotic vacuum cleaner that combines powerful vacuuming and mopping functions with a built-in mobile air freshener.

The upgraded DEEBOT T9 with these cutting-edge features is more powerful and smarter than ever before.

DEEBOT T9 raises the bar for home cleaning with 9 stunning features, including the ECOVACS’ leading TrueDetect 3D 2.0, a real-time strategic obstacle detection and avoidance technology; TrueMapping 2.0 for precise navigation; ECOVACS HOME App upgraded with 3D Map, and OZMO™ Pro 2.0 Electric Oscillating Mopping System that ensures stubborn stains are removed more efficiently and quietly, compared to previous generation.

“We keep a close eye on market demand and there was a clear indication that consumers want smart products that make homecare even simpler, doing as much and as thorough as they can, in one go. ECOVACS is committed to giving consumers the latest in smart and unique cleaning experience,” said David Qian, Chief Executive Officer of ECOVACS ROBOTICS. “We’ve introduced our new-generation technologies, combined with multiple features while adding even more to our DEEBOT T9 to make sure every inch and floor surface is covered. Our Best DEEBOT Just Got Better.”

Upgraded ECOVACS HOME App with Improved Obstacle Avoidance and Navigation Technology

TrueDetect 3D 2.0 technology comes with an upgraded algorithm to quickly detect different types of obstacles and strategically avoid them. The DEEBOT T9 can detect object sizes right down to mere millimeters, which is ten times more accurate than products using traditional infra-red technology, with a detection range of 70-350 millimeters. Moreover, DEEBOT T9 can navigate smoothly in different indoor environments and lighting conditions without any interruptions, even in total darkness. TrueDetect 3D 2.0 technology allows the robotic vacuum cleaner to avoid collisions, entanglements, or disruptions, so users do not have to monitor the robot and clean it continuously.

Combining TrueDetect 3D 2.0 and TrueMapping 2.0 with 3D Maps brings a whole new level of automated cleaning efficiency and flexibility for users. They can quickly locate the robotic vacuum cleaner’s exact position via the 2D and 3D Maps. They can also manage their entire cleaning task on-the-fly, by toggling between the 2D and 3D Maps with the upgraded ECOVACS HOME App.

The new ECOVACS HOME App is designed for intuitive use, enhancing the user experience and reinforces the ECOVACS branding. The App is easy to navigate, offering users an optimal cleaning route. The interface integrates all the common features so that users can access critical functions easily. They can customize the amount of water used, suction power, cleaning times, and routes for different rooms.

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A Luxurious Cleaning Experience with Built-in Air Freshener

The DEEBOT T9 is the first in the industry to clean floors and freshen the air at the same time. Connected to the DEEBOT’s mobile system, the air freshener gives users a vacuuming and fragrance experience that goes beyond traditional cleaning.

The air freshener’s unique design releases the fragrance onto the floor directly to remove musty and pet odors, while the fan at the bottom of the air freshener unit spreads the fragrance evenly.

The air freshener uses replaceable capsules, that can last up to 60 days, featuring three kinds of fragrances. Users can choose to switch the air freshener on or off using the ECOVACS HOME App, and extend its lifespan.

Powerful In-depth Cleaning Performance with OZMO™ Pro 2.0 and Auto-Empty Station Compatibility

The DEEBOT T9 comes with latest OZMO™ Pro 2.0 Electric Oscillating Mopping System with a newly designed motor and movement structure that minimizes noise.

The enhanced suction power of 3000 Pa also raises the bar in cleaning performance. The high-strength fiberglass structure keeps the suction power consistent when vacuuming both hard floors and carpets. The high-frequency vibration of up to 480 times per minute increases the mopping performance, making it comparable to an electric mop.

The DEEBOT T9 uses a disposable mopping pad that can be safely discarded immediately after cleaning. The specially-designed microfibers absorb water evenly, efficiently capture dust, and reduce residual water stains. The composite structure increases friction between the mopping pad and the floor and helps the OZMO™ Pro 2.0 Electric Oscillating Mopping System effectively remove stubborn stains on the floor.

A power-up kit is available for the DEEBOT T9 that further enhances the cleaning performance and user experience. The Auto-Empty Station, which clears the robot’s dustbin automatically after cleaning with minimal human intervention, is also compatible with DEEBOT T9.

Pricing and Availability

DEEBOT T9’s suggested retail price is RM2149. It is available for pre-orders starting from April 4 to 16 at
Shopee
. It will be officially available at Shopee’s Super Brand Day from April 17 – 18, with a special price of RM1949 and comes with a RM50 e-voucher and a free giftpack.

It is also available at
Lazada
from April 19, and the promotional price of RM1949 with RM50 e-voucher and free giftpack will be from April 23 to 24. For more information, please visit ecovacs.com or connect with us on
Facebook
.


ECOVACS ROBOTICS Introduces the DEEBOT N8 PRO In Malaysia

The powerful robot vacuum DEEBOT N8 PRO delivers a more powerful, worry-free and automated cleaning experience

ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world’s leading home service robotics maker, today announces the launch of the DEEBOT N8 PRO in Malaysia, bringing a hands-free and effectively superior cleaning experience for customers. As the first key member of the family – DEEBOT N8 PRO powered by ECOVACS’ leading-edge TrueDetect 3D obstacle detection and avoidance technology, TrueMapping laser-based mapping and navigation technology, together with the compatibility of the Auto-Empty Station, the DEEBOT N8 PRO delivers a cleaning experience that reduces direct human interaction, providing a safe and hassle-free environment for families.

TrueDetect 3D Technology gives precise object detection for undisrupted cleaning

ECOVACS’ TrueDetect 3D technology uses 3D structured light technology and a 3D scanning algorithm, allowing the robot to scan its room surroundings with extreme precision and detect even the smallest obstacles to avoid collisions, getting stuck or getting tangled. The DEEBOT N8 PRO avoids and cleans around furniture and objects like shoes, wire cords and small toys. It can precisely scan for depth and distance to create a fast and accurate 3D image of space and objects, down to the millimeter level. Its object detection capability is 10X more accurate than traditional infrared technology. The ability to scan dark surfaces has been enhanced too, raising the robot’s ability to recognize dark-colored furniture and objects to avoid collision, and avoid missing dark-colored carpets too.

Mapping Homes with 2x Coverage and 4x Accuracy using TrueMapping Technology

With TrueMapping laser-based mapping and navigation technology, floor maps are created in seconds. The DEEBOT N8 PRO can intelligently navigate a user’s home, choosing which rooms and floors to clean, and customizing the optimum cleaning path for each respective floor map.

The DEEBOT N8 PRO dToF laser detection has doubled the distance recognition capabilities with a four-fold improvement in object recognition. Detection distance is enhanced to 10 meters, with the ability to detect objects as small as two millimeters. Integrated with industry-leading algorithms, N8 PRO can scan, map, and plan an efficient cleaning path faster and with precision, a benefit enjoyed for larger homes. The Virtual Boundary™ function can be controlled via the ECOVACS Home App, allowing users to restrict the robot from entering and cleaning specific areas, if privacy is needed.

More powerful cleaning performance with the upgraded 2600 Pa suction power

The Revolutionary Pressure-Retention System delivers energy efficiency and high vacuum pressure with a surprisingly low noise level. With Max+ mode, suction power of the DEEBOT N8 PRO is increased up to 2600 Pa, offering better cleaning results with the extra suction power.

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OZMO™ vacuuming and mopping in one go

The DEEBOT N8 PRO is built with an electronically-controlled water pump and water tank, and allows for mopping and vacuuming in one go. The ECOVACS signature OZMO™ Mopping System can efficiently clean the whole house without the need for repeated stops to top up the water tank. Sensors on the DEEBOT N8 PRO automatically switches between mopping mode or disabling cloth dampening, to guarantee a safer and deeper cleaning process. Without the cloth bracket, the water tank will not leak even if it is full. Users can manually mange the water yield through the ECOVACS HOME App accordingly.

The DEEBOT N8 PRO also comes with an upgraded disposable mopping pad that effectively remove stains and keep floors clean. It can remove over 99% of bacteria together with the use of OZMO™ Mopping technology.

Intelligent Control for Remote Cleaning Management

The DEEBOT N8 PRO take automated home cleaning to the next level with the ECOVACS HOME App. Either on a smartphone or with smart home devices such as the Amazon Echo/Dot and Google Home, users can select the optimum cleaning schedules for their homes. The upgraded advanced mapping function allows users to customize a cleaning plan for each room, switch to multiple cleaning modes, and save multi-floor maps. They can control the robot, schedule a cleaning plan and monitor the status remotely.

Enjoy Hands-free cleaning through compatibility with Auto-Empty Station

Most conventional robotic vacuum cleaners currently in the market require manual emptying of its dustbin, a tedious and sometimes unhygienic chore. The Auto-Empty Station accessory is equipped with a large-volume 2.5L disposable dust bag, made with an all-natural paper handle, that dramatically reduces the need to frequently empty the dustbin by hand for up to 30 days.

Pricing and Availability

DEEBOT N8 PRO’s suggested retail price is RM1649. It is available for pre-orders starting from April 4 to 16 at
Shopee
. It will be officially available at Shopee’s Super Brand Day from April 17 – 18, with a special price of RM1599 and comes with a RM50 e-voucher and a free giftpack.

It is also available at
Lazada
from April 19, consumers can enjoy additional RM50 e-voucher and free giftpack on top of the promotional price at RM1599 on April 23 to 24.

For more information, please visit ecovacs.com or connect with us on
Facebook
.