vivo X90 Series, The King of Flagship Photography Smartphone Will Be Arriving in Malaysia Soon

Entering a brand-new year, vivo is bringing good tidings to Malaysia with its latest flagship X series – the vivo X90 series! The vivo flagship model X series has always been known for its powerful specifications and magnificent photography capabilities in the smartphone industry. When the latest X series – vivo X90, launched in China last year November, it received more than 97% positive feedback with doubled the sales volume compared to the X80 series, the highest achievement of vivo to-date.

The vivo X series established its fame in the industry in the past ten years for its intense performance and imaging alongside a spectacular appearance. vivo dares to challenge themselves with the soon to be released X90 series which elevates every aspect of a smartphone to a higher level, determine to offer users a premium flagship experience.

In 2020, vivo officially established a global imaging strategic partnership with ZEISS. This year, ZEISS created a one-inch ZEISS main camera featured in the vivo X90, making it the first smartphone in Malaysia with a one-inch main camera sensor. From noise reduction ability to colour reproduction of smartphone images, the vivo X90 series made a robust breakthrough in the industry.

In terms of performance, the vivo X90 series successfully created a game-adaptive technology with a combination of the world’s first Dimensity 9200 and vivo’s self-developed V2 chip which complements each other. Not only does it prevent the phone from overheating and increasing the duration of frame stability, the vivo X90 series is also equipped with the world’s first self-adaptive image quality mode for the popular game: Honor of Kings.

During the launch of the vivo X90 series in China, it achieved first place in the domestic market share with 24% in the price range of RMB3,500-RMB5,000, scoring three times more than the second place.

The vivo X90 series accomplishes perfection in every feature. Consumers no longer need to choose between imaging features or gaming experience as X90 series have it all for you.

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For more information on the vivo X90 series , please follow vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook page
 and official
website
.


Check Out vivo’s CNY Short Film, Showcasing the King of Flagship Photography Smartphone — vivo X90 Series

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, vivo is celebrating the occasion with Malaysians by releasing a brand new comedy Chinese New Year short film, which also showcases vivo’s latest flagship smartphone – vivo X90 Series. Titled 注意看，这个新年广告太狠了 (Check it out! This New Year’s advertising is awesome!), the short film takes inspiration from and tributes to some of the Hong Kong classic movies, such as ‘The God of Cookery’ and ‘God of Gamblers’.

The film is filled with heartfelt and humorous moments directed by Malaysian producer, Lim Che Kian, featuring Chai Zi as James Bond / Stephen Chow, Matthew Kuan as the God of Cookery and Dave Chen as the God of Gamblers. Through the short film, vivo hopes to bring joy and laughter to Malaysians while demonstrating the vivo X90 series’ incredible video filming ability this festive season. You can find the film featured on
Facebook
,
Instagram
,
TikTok
 and
Youtube
.

The main contributor to the high-res video results on the vivo X90 Series is the new ZEISS 1-inch Main Camera. vivo is the first in the smartphone industry to own a ZEISS 1-inch Main Camera in Malaysia. vivo enhances its magnificent photography abilities further by combining vivo’s self-developed V2 chipset and Dimensity 9200 processor.

Every perfect photo needs the ‘perfect calculation’, and equipped with the upgraded V2 chipset, the vivo X90 series is capable of performing more than 19 calculations for photo shooting, elevating the vivo X90 series’ photo shooting features to a higher level. The ZEISS 1-inch Main Camera also greatly improves the image algorithm of the X90 series as it offers users to capture photos with amazing effects even in complex scenes showcased in the film with minimal effort.

The vivo X90 series will be arriving in Malaysia in February with more features and highlights to be unveiled. For more information on the vivo X90 series, please follow vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook Page
 and official
website

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Win Up to RM8,888 Worth of Prizes with the OPPO CNY Choose Joy TikTok Challenge

Show off your gold threads and epic moments to win a brand new OPPO Reno8 5G, Reno8 Z 5G and more

First 100 participants will also receive a RM100 voucher for their entry

In light of the upcoming Lunar New Year, OPPO is continuing the fun from its Choose Joy sale with the #MYOPPOCNYChooseJoy TikTok Challenge, offering prizes worth up to RM 8,888 for grabs from 17 – 31 January 2023.

For a chance to win a brand new OPPO Reno8 5G or even a new Pad Air, all participants have to do is follow these simple steps below:

Step 1:
 Follow OPPO Malaysia on TikTok

Step 2:
 Tap on the ‘Record’ icon

Step 3:
 Tap ‘Add Sound’ and select ‘OPPO CNY Choose Joy’

Step 4:
 Shoot a transformation video to show off your epic or joyful Lunar New Year moments. You can do this alone or get your friends and family to join in!

Step 5:
 Post your transformation video with hashtags #MYOPPOCNYChooseJoy #OPPOReno8_5G

Step 6:
Submit your entry and redeem your RM 100 promo code to purchase the new OPPO Reno8 5G (12GB+256GB).

For inspiration, check out
Phei Yong
 and
Han Xiiao Aii’s
 attempt at the challenge at
OPPO Malaysia’s official TikTok page
.

The prizes to be won are as follows:

Winners
Prize
Grand Prize Most ‘Heng Ong Huat’ Award
OPPO Reno8 5G (RM2,399) + OPPO Pad Air (worth RM1,099)
Most ‘Heng’ Award
OPPO Reno8 Z 5G (worth RM1,599) each
Most ‘Ong’Award
OPPO Reno8 Z 5G (worth RM1,599) each
Most ‘Huat’ Award
OPPO Reno8 Z 5G (worth RM1,599) each
Consolation Prize x4
OPPO Enco Buds (worth RM129)

That’s not all. The first 100 participants in this contest will also be eligible for an instant RM100 voucher to purchase the new OPPO Reno8 5G (12GB+256GB) at the OPPO Online Store. To redeem this voucher, simply be one of the first 100 participants to re-submit your entry at the
#MYOPPOCNYChooseJoy webpage.

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Yoodo’s Angpow Melampow Campaign Has Huat Yoo Need

More Rewards Than Ever With FREE 80GB angpow!

This New Year, don’t worry, be hoppy as Yoodo – Malaysia’s first fully customisable and 100% digital telco is unveiling its new AngPOW MelamPOW campaign! This campaign offers FREE 80GB angpow to all customers who switch over to Yoodo from their other telco line (‘Port-In’) from 6 January 2023 till 28 February 2023.

“In Chinese culture, the rabbit is known to be the luckiest of all the twelve animals in the zodiac. As we hop into 2023, we at Yoodo wish to spread good luck and prosperity with our users as well as usher in the year with exciting festive deals. With this AngPOW MelamPOW campaign, our users will experience exclusive savings with our ONG-some deals,” shared Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo.

The AngPOW MelamPOW campaign aims to encourage customers to switch their mobile lines to Yoodo to benefit from a total of free 80GB. In order to join this campaign and reap the rewards, all one must do is download the Yoodo app, order a SIM, keep one’s number, and make the switch.

Next, one must reload a minimum of RM38 in a single transaction within 8 days upon receiving a campaign notification from Yoodo via email and the app. That is all to it! Having done these steps, all that is left is for one to enjoy an 80GB AngPOW MelamPOW.

The breakdown of the 80GB angpow is as follows:

20GB High-Speed Data – For users to do whatever they wish to do on the internet!

20GB TikTok Add-On – For users to keep swiping and immersing themselves with addictive, fun videos!

20GB PUBG Mobile Add-On – For users to battle it out with their friends!

20GB Boost Add-On – For users to keep their eWallet game strong to receive e-Angpow from relatives this CNY!

“At Yoodo, we are always striving to identify creative ways to engage with our users and offer them real value. We are proud to share that this campaign highlights the simplicity for users to switch to Yoodo.  All they need to do is use our Yoodo app to port in from their mobile service provider. This conveys the simplicity and convenience provided by our platform, and ideally, our users will feel the same way as well, Chow Tuck Mun continued.

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What are you waiting for? Now any-bunny can enjoy all the data they need for surfing, gaming, shopping, and more. Break up with your telco and hop over to Yoodo today!

For more information on Yoodo’s AngPOW MelamPOW campaign, head to
https://www.yoodo.com.my/cny2023
.


2023 MOST Powerful Valentine’s Day Gift for Him

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! In time for Valentine’s Day, iQOO 11 5G will soon launch the limited edition Valentine’s Day Gift Box in & it’s only available in Malaysia!

From the official photos, this year iQOO Valentine’s Day Gift Box whether in the packaging, content or price can be said to be as intimate as “girlfriend”! The iQOO 11 5G Valentine’s Day Gift Box is rich in content but comes with an exclusive price!

From the packaging, the iQOO 11 5G Valentine’s Day Gift Box is just right for boys! The grey colour gift box is paired with a variety of interesting gaming ICONS & coupled with the words ‘i LOVE Q’. Expressing your love to your special someone in iQOO ways.

Inside the Valentine’s Day Gift Box, in addition to the “main character” iQOO 11 5G, the gift box also contains finger sleeve and iQOO Cooling Backclip Pro. So as to give boyfriend the most powerful gaming experience!

iQOO 11 5G that was launched in Malaysia for the first time & has been sold out in a short time. The iQOO 11 5G is the first smartphone in Malaysia which is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor. It’s designed to reduce heat and reduce frequency during intense use.

The iQOO 11 5G limited edition Valentine’s Day Gift Box is now priced at RM3,699! The promotion period is from 6th Feb until 16th Feb 2023. You’re able to make your purchase at Pavillion Concept Store & through online platform:

E-store:
https://tinyurl.com/iQOO11Estore

Lazada:
https://invol.co/clgcms2

Shopee:
https://shope.ee/1fklozaSUU

For more information, please visit
www.iQOO.com

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7 Essential CyberSecurity Tips for International Travel

Cybersecurity measures should be on top of the what-to-bring-with-you list when preparing for travel, either for business or for tourism. OctaFX security experts give seven crucial cybersecurity tips to keep your data and finances safe while on the go.

International travel is often an exciting opportunity for cultural exploration or a necessity for conducting business. Either way, it is quite easy to focus on the entertaining or professional aspects of the trip and overlook the cybersecurity matters, which may lead to a loss of important data or money. In this article, you will find seven essential tips OctaFX prepared for international travellers.

Keep your devices secure

Use strong passwords and lock your laptop, phone, and other devices when not in use. You should also be cautious when using public Wi-Fi in airports, hotels, restaurants and other places. These networks can often be insecure and leave you vulnerable to hacking attempts.
There are several types of cyberattacks that involve public Wi-Fi networks. For instance, some networks do not use encryption, meaning that hackers can intercept the data transmitted over them. Hackers sometimes set up their own Wi-Fi networks that sound the same as legitimate ones.

Once you are connected, the hacker may steal your personal information or infect your computer with malware. The third type of Wi-Fi cyberattack involves criminals tricking you into downloading malicious software by implying that it is something you must do to get access to a free public network.

Avoid using publicly accessible computers and USB charging stations

Computers that you can use in hotels, business centres, airports, and other public spaces might be infected with malware that can steal your credentials or credit card information by capturing keystrokes. Do not enter any sensitive information on such devices. If you absolutely have to log in to some of your accounts, do it in incognito mode and log out of the accounts afterwards.
Public USB charging stations might be just as unsafe to use, with criminals putting malware or spyware on them to then get access to your finances and personal data. To protect your devices from this threat, use USB data blockers—they are designed to physically block data pins but do not interrupt the charging.

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Backup important data

When travelling, backup copies of your passport and other travel documents, as well as financial and personal information. Store your backup data on an encrypted external hard drive or in a secure cloud storage service, and make sure to update it regularly. This way, if your devices are lost or stolen, you will have a backup of all your important information.

Keep software up-to-date

Keep all software up-to-date for all of your devices, as the updates usually contain important security patches that make it harder for hackers to exploit their vulnerabilities. Update your software before travelling to avoid using potentially corrupted networks during the trip.

Beware of skimming

Skimming is a type of theft in which a device is attached to an ATM or other electronic payment system to steal credit card information. Skimming is a particular risk when travelling, as criminals often target tourists who may be less aware of the dangers. To protect yourself from skimming when travelling, avoid any suspicious devices involved with your electronic payments. If you need to use an ATM, choose the one located at a bank office.

Be cautious of QR codes

Criminals may create
fake QR codes
 that look similar to legitimate ones and then place them on posters, signs, or even menus in cafés. When scanned, these fake QR codes can install malware on your device or direct you to a phishing website where your personal and financial information can be stolen. Be cautious when scanning codes from unknown sources, and try to avoid scanning them if there is a safe option of getting the same information.

Research tour operators and accommodations

Unscrupulous operators offer seemingly legitimate tours and activities at a low cost. Some of those offerings may be either subpar or virtually non-existent. To protect yourself from fraudulent tour operators when travelling, research the company and the tour beforehand, read reviews from previous customers, and only book through reputable sources.

Some accommodations even on generally reliable websites turn out to be fake or have artificially inflated ratings, so make your own research for every booking to ensure your stay is not ruined by fraudsters.
It’s essential to take proactive steps to secure your personal and financial information while travelling. Whether it’s keeping your devices secure, protecting your online accounts, or being mindful of your physical surroundings, these cybersecurity tips can help ensure that your travels are safe and enjoyable.


A Gift for Her or Him: Valentine’s Day Promo with HONOR

Instant RM 200 rebate for every purchase of HONOR 70!

With the day of roses and chocolates looming, Valentine’s Day just happens to take the romantic and wholesome feel for every celebrating couple. What’s more than to celebrate it with HONOR’s Valentine’s Day Sale? Taking place from February 6
th
 till 28
th
 2023, grab yourselves an instant RM 200 rebate for HONOR’s best camera smartphone – the HONOR 70! Here’s what HONOR has to offer this Valentine’s – for him or her!

#1 HONOR 70 – Creating Memories with the Best Camera Smartphone

Taking the reputation with the industry’s leading IMX800 Super Sensing Camera, the HONOR 70 does come in handy in capturing superb images with clarity and class, even under backlit and night scenarios. Known as the “best Camera Smartphone within the RM 2,000” range, the HONOR 70 beats most budgets on reliable camera features that does not break the bank.

For a Dual Main Camera that comprises of a 54MP Super Sensing Main Camera with a large 1/1.49-inch IMX800 Sensor and a 50MP Ultra-Wide & Macro camera, be sure to know your photos will spell romance and love this Valentine’s with your other half – all doable with the HONOR 70 in your hand!

So get your hands on the HONOR 70 for just RM 1,799 after the RM 200 rebate and a free phone case too!

#2 HONOR X9a 5G – Malaysia’s Most Wanted UltraTough Curved Display

The HONOR X9a 5G is fresh from the oven, being the latest of HONOR’s recent prized launches, coming in hot with an Ultra-tough 6.67-inch OLED Curved Display. This is no ordinary glass – with a specially designed 0.65mm Super Reinforced glass, making it a strong curved display with drop resistance.

Its premium look goes beyond its aesthetics, offering 1920Hz PWM dimming, further thanks to the signature TÜV Rheinland hardware-level low blue light certification, protecting your loved ones from eye fatigue and an enjoyable viewing experience.

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The HONOR X9a 5G is available at RM 1,499 for the 13 (8+5) + 256GB version, with the HONOR CHOICE Earbuds X3 Ultra Noise Cancellation Earbuds as the free gift.

#3 HONOR MagicBook Series – Work Smarter to connect instantly

Let’s face it, everyone wants a laptop on a healthy budget without breaking the bank, yet can meet all the demanding requirements of performance and battery. Here’s where you can check out the range of laptops that meets those demands, with a RM 300 rebate to boot!

The HONOR MagicBook series offers a 65W HONOR SuperCharge for an all-day connectivity with its lightweight and slim build body to get you going at a moment’s notice. Long hours usage can now be possible thanks to the trademark TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light & TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certification, minimizing eye fatigue for a better work and leisure experience. Just in time for some Netflix binge on Valentine’s week!

From a simple tap, users can now access to smartphones files for the ease of file transfers and management, bringing users to a new level of convenience. Now that’s the wide range of offers we have for laptop seekers!

Just for this Valentine’s Day offer, the HONOR MagicBook X 15 i3 version of 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM SSD is priced at RM 2,199, while the i5 version of 8GB RAM + 512GB ROM SSD comes at a steal for RM 2,699. The affordable HONOR MagicBook X 14 can be grabbed at RM 2,299 for the i3 8GB RAM + 512GB ROM SSD version.

So there you have it! Get your wallets ready and spend this Valentine’s Day with HONOR! For all promos and new products, stick with us at
https://www.hihonor.com
.


Announcement on Set 8 of Asian TFT Championships

Asian Cup has officially begun, and this tournament, which features the top players from across Asia, is sure to be a thrilling competition. The tournament boasts a prize pool of $40,000, with the winner taking home $20,000, and in addition to the cash prize, they will also be crowned the best TFT player in Asia.

The tournament format is divided into three days, with the top 16 players progressing to the second day and the top 8 players advancing to the final day. On the first day, players will be split into groups of three and play six rounds each. The groups will be shuffled every two games to ensure a fair competition. On the second day, the same format will be followed, and the top 8 players will advance to the final day.

On the final day, the tournament will switch to a Checkmate format, and players will compete until the first player to earn 18 points and win a round will be crowned the Asian TFT champion. Some of the top players to watch out for in the tournament include former Asian Cup and Championship Winner “XunGe” and “Huanmie”, Southeast Asia’s “Khar1ch,” and South Korea’s “Vayne.” These players have performed well in previous tournaments and are expected to be among the top contenders for the title.

Fans of the game can tune in to the streams to catch all the action and root for their favorite players. The Asian Cup kicked off on March 3rd, and matches will begin at 6:00 PM GMT+9.

[Broadcasting Channel]

Local language broadcasts are available at the following links:

Korean:
AfreecaTV
 /
Twitch
 /
YouTube

Japanese:
Twitch

Vietnamese:
YouTube

Cantonese:
AfreecaTV

Mandarin:
AfreecaTV

English:
Twitch

[Participating Players]

CHN: Flancy, ZhanWenYu, 60second, Chuqi, Huanmie, XunGe

KOR: Vayne, Kangsunjong, Invention, Incheon Fist, Good Day, Cosmo

JPN: Coach Me, shikamemadoka, m1zono

OCE: Choonga, oubo, Kahdei

SEA: Khar1ch, VN Ozinx, Kbaobao, VN YGNamBom, SVM DVQ, ARaye

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[Prize Pool]

Total Prize Pool – USD 40,000

1st Place: USD 20,000

2nd Place: USD 10,000

3rd Place: USD 6,000

4th Place: USD 4,000


ASUS RT-AX1800HP Router Review – Keeps You Connected, Anywhere

ASUS RT-AX1800HP WiFi 6 Router

RM388.00 (on sale)

8.7

Built quality

8.0/10

Price

8.5/10

Setup process

9.0/10

Coverage area

9.0/10

Connectivity

9.0/10

				Pros

Long high-gain antennas

Affordable

Easy to set up

Wide area coverage

Good signal through walls

				Cons

A little warm after long use

Buy Now

The new ASUS RT-AX1800HP router will definitely keep you well connected anywhere inside your house.

I have a small home. It is a double storey landed house in Subang Jaya but the floor area isn’t that big. Walking from my living room to the kitchen takes only a few steps. Like I said, it is a small and cosy home. But I do need a good WiFi connection around the house. My older router that came in as a standard with my Unifi doesn’t seem to be doing a great job in providing fast and stable connection throughout the house. That being said, I opt to use the ASUS ZenWiFi AX Mini XD4 router/AiMesh system and that worked flawlessly.

Ever since I made the shift to ASUS’s router and AiMesh system, I never look back. And now I have another ASUS monster router in my hands for review. With this, I would like to thank ASUS Malaysia for providing me with the new ASUS RT-AX1800HP router review unit for me to play with.

I have tested and reviewed a few of ASUS’s routers and AiMesh systems. I have tested the
ASUS RT-AX53U
, the
ASUS ZenWiFi AX Mini XD4
 which I’m currently using and the
ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid XP4
. The Mini XD4 and the Hybrid XP4 are basically ASUS’s AiMesh system.

You have probably heard of Mesh networking setups that some of the service providers offered in their home internet package. An AiMesh system is ASUS’s answer to that as an independent Mesh network system and you can easily install it yourself at home. And I bet everyone knows what a router is. It is the hardware that connects to the modem and provides the WiFi connection to your devices at home or in the office.

The ASUS RT-AX53U and the ASUS RT-AX1800HP is technically a router. It looks like a router and it works like a router. But do you know what all of them have in common? The answer is simple, AiMesh!

Most people don’t know that ASUS’s newer basic looking router such as this ASUS RT-AX1800HP is also an AiMesh system. What this means is that you can connect the ASUS RT-AX1800HP to any other AiMesh enabled routers to extend the WiFi coverage area around your house. So it is not just a high-gain powerful WiFi 6 router on its own, it is also an AiMesh system, and that’s a huge advantage.

As I mentioned, my house isn’t that big. But when I use a normal router, I couldn’t get any stable connection when I’m upstairs in my mancave near the back of the house. My modem and router is located in the living area downstairs up in front. So within that distance and some walls in between, I often get a drop in WiFi connection.

Hence why I need a Mesh network system in my house. Since I already have the Mini XD4 at home, all I need to do is connect the new ASUS RT-AX1800HP to my router and get it ready for setup. The setup process is very easy and simple. ASUS’s own router management app made everything extremely easy and fast. I just need to turn on the router and the app will connect to it automatically via WiFi connection. And I just need to set up my login details right from the app itself along with the SSID and WiFi password. All done in less than 15 minutes.

Now, the next thing to do is to test the new ASUS RT-AX1800HP coverage area. First of all, the ASUS RT-AX1800HP router comes with four longer-than-usual antennas at the back. When I point all the antennas 90-degrees upward, it looks like a very serious nasty router. I like it. My confidence level shoots up just like my adrenalin because I was excited to test it out.

Now, the ASUS RT-AX1800HP comes with a high-gain WiFi 6 router that supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA technology for better efficiency and throughput. The coverage area is said to be 30% more than the other WiFi 6 standard routers with lower latency seamless connection with your devices. To test the coverage, I first stand in-front of the router. Obviously I get the full bar on my phone’s WiFi. Speed test maxed out at 100mbps since that is my speed limit at home.

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Then I moved further towards the kitchen and I didn’t see any signal drop, still at full bar with maxed out speed of 100mbps. Impressive so far. Then I move outside towards my porch and the road upfront. Here I notice only one bar drop while it still retains the full internet speed. I stepped further towards my neighbours’ house and the signal was still strong but dropped to 2 bars. Speed is still good around >90mbps. I won’t go further at this point but I will head upstairs instead to see if the connection drops when there are wall obstructions.

Nope. It doesn’t drop as much. I still get a full bar from the master bedroom at full speed. Maybe because the room is located right above the router on the lower floor. Then I head over to my mancave near the back of the house. The signal dropped a bar but the connection and speed still maxed out. This time I am impressed with the overall performance of the ASUS RT-AX1800HP router. This is probably all thanks to the high-gain longer-than-usual quad antennas that came with it.

The four antennas at the back play a huge role in providing a stable and fast WiFi connection in any location. I feel that ASUS have found a sweet spot when it comes to router connectivity and performance. And best of all, I can connect this ASUS RT-AX1800HP to my existing Mini XD4 to use it as an AiMesh network system to extend my WiFi coverage at home.

But then, I don’t need to do that with the new ASUS RT-AX1800HP router. The power of the quad antennas are sufficient enough to provide me with an extremely stable and fast WiFi connection at home. If I have a bigger house, I will get another ASUS RT-AX1800HP router and pair both of them up to work as an AiMesh system for a much better coverage.

The ASUS RT-AX1800HP router is powered by a MediaTek based quad-core SoC. Around the back, there are 4 LAN ports and a single WAN port. The AC/DC input is right next to the WAN port and the power button is there as well. There is also the hard reset button and the WPS button for quick connection for it to work as a basic router.

The ASUS RT-AX1800HP can work with most local ISPs including Unifi, Maxis Fibre, TIME Fibre and more. But I think you may need to upgrade the firmware first before you can set it up with some of the local ISPs. Somehow, I don’t need to do that.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a reliable, wide coverage and fast router, you will not go wrong with the new ASUS RT-AX1800HP router. In terms of speed, it is really good for me but if you need a faster WiFi speed, you may need a true gaming router like any of those ASUS ROG routers. However, I love the wide coverage by the ASUS RT-AX1800HP router. When I’m playing PUBG Mobile, I constantly get lower pings and latency from the server as low as 20-30ms. That is a good connection for me.

I can still get a strong signal wherever I am in the house. And this is just from the ASUS RT-AX1800HP router, without it being connected to any of my Mini XD4. I can be outside at the porch, at the back lawn outside the kitchen area, upstairs in my mancave and even on the street outside, the connection is still strong. Hence why I said that I love the overall coverage. The quad high-gain antennas does its job in providing the wide coverage and I’m grateful for that.

But if you have a bigger house, you can always get another set of ASUS RT-AX1800HP router to Mesh it up together and create a much wider WiFi coverage, anytime you want. If you have a much bigger house, get another set of the same router. The possibilities can go on and on from here. That is the beauty of ASUS’s AiMesh system, an advantage that many people don’t know. So if you’re looking for an affordable Mesh network for your home, look at ASUS.

The ASUS RT-AX1800HP is up for sale at
ASUS’s official Lazada store
. You can check it out right now.


Be Amongst the First to Experience the Brand-New HONOR Magic5 Pro

Unleash the Power of Magic and stand a chance to win a brand-new HONOR Magic5 Pro!

With its soon to launch dual flagship at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2023, HONOR Malaysia joins the hype train in launching its own HONOR Magic5 Pro Experience Officer campaign. As such, the event recruits Malaysians to participate in an exclusive first-time review to experience the unlaunched HONOR Magic5 Pro.

The experience gives the HONOR Experiencers the chance to understand the product development process, with priority on experiencing the brand-new Magic OS 7.0 system too!

HONOR Share Your Experience & Win Program

This campaign is open to any avid smartphone users who are familiar with smartphone photography and sharing on social media platforms. Applications to join the HONOR Magic5 Pro HONOR Share Your Experience & Win program will be closed on February 23
rd
 2023, with the experience period taking place from February 28
th
 till April 24
th
 2023. The participants get to experience the camera, screen display, battery endurance, operating system and performance.

The chosen HONOR Experiencers are then required to complete a weekly task throughout the testing period by sharing their magical experience on their social media platforms. The top 30 HONOR Experiencers with the highest scores by the end of the campaign will win a HONOR Magic5 Pro for free, with the chance to be selected as a spokesperson for this campaign.

To all the smartphone enthusiasts out there, join us to unleash the power of magic:
https://bit.ly/HONORShareYourExperienceAndWin

HONOR focuses on consumer-centric values

The HONOR Share Your Experience & Win campaign aims to demonstrate HONOR’s “consumer-centric” values, putting customer’s feedback first. While recruiting experience officers before the official product launching can be a tricky move, it is a necessary maneuver in understanding the true and genuine feedback from an actual user.

As such, the campaign brings an opening for HONOR to understand usage habits of local users, and focusing on the brand’s resources and efforts to indicate that the HONOR Magic5 Pro is a device that provides relevant technological advancement to users today.

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HONOR MagicWatch 2 Arrives in New Variant
HONOR Magic5 Series to launch at MWC Barcelona 2023

MWC is the grandest stage for all things gadgets on a worldwide scale. Brands all over the world are eyeing a spot to launch their next flagship device and HONOR would not want to miss this year’s edition of MWC Barcelona 2023.

As one of the world’s leading technology brand, HONOR has always insisted on its never-ending pursuit of investment in the research and development department, with eyes on implementing innovative technology to its smartphones. The Magic series represents HONOR’s ultimate exploration in the future of technology and fulfilling towards the growing demands of customers who desired better technological innovations.

Following the success of the HONOR Magic4 Pro released last year and favored by consumers worldwide, HONOR will launch the new HONOR Magic5 Series at MWC Barcelona 2023, which will feature the latest flagships designed by HONOR.

On the journey of creating better quality smartphones, the HONOR Magic5 Series will bring in a couple of features that will test the limit of the current industry-leading innovations, making a launch to be excited for this year.

For the latest news surrounding the upcoming HONOR Magic5 Pro, stick with us on
https://www.hihonor.com/my/


Beam Mobility e-Scooter is Now Operational in Six Cities Across Malaysia

In 2019, Beam Mobility arrived in Malaysia with a vision to help Malaysian cities flow better and reduce carbon emissions. Starting off with just a handful of its iconic purple shared e-scooters in the Klang Valley, Beam now operates in six major cities in Malaysia today – Kuala Lumpur, Ampang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Kuantan, and Langkawi.

Beam showcased strong growth momentum in 2022, registering a vast number of new sign ups which brought its total pool of riders to be 65% higher than it was in the previous year. Today, the total number of registered users in Beam’s database sits at well over 800,000 people.

Beam’s presence in Malaysia and the availability of its shared e-scooters in these six cities have undoubtedly made a positive impact on the way citizens move around. In the Klang Valley alone, 100,000 trips on Beam’s e-scooters were undertaken by riders travelling to or from a public transportation facility such as the MRT, LRT, or bus station, a clear sign that Malaysians are receptive towards using Beam’s e-scooters to complete the first and last mile of their journeys.

Beam in Ampang Jaya

Beam in Kuantan

Moreover, the total distance travelled on Beam’s shared e-scooters for 2022 was recorded at over 2,000,000 kilometres. This is a positive sign for our environment as well, as this distance would have released 486 tonnes of carbon emissions if it was travelled in a conventional private car.

These statistics show that Beam ended the year 2022 with a strong momentum, which the company aims to carry forward into 2023 and beyond. Moreover, according to a recent public survey with over 1,500 public respondents, responses have indicated that Malaysians continue to grow increasingly positive about the prospects of the shared e-scooter and its potential positive impact on cities.

According to the survey, a strong 60% of respondents feel positive about shared e-scooters rolling out in their cities while only 9% felt negatively, alluding to the prospects of more growth for Beam nationwide – almost half of these respondents were over 40 years old. Moreover, of the 1,500+ survey respondents, 41% of them initially felt neutral or negatively about the presence of e-scooters in their cities. However, upon being educated of the economic and environmental benefits of micromobility and the safety features that Beam e-scooters employ, the total number of respondents who felt positively jumped to 81%.

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Beam in Petaling Jaya

Beam in Shah Alam

Beam in Langkawi

With its strong performance in 2022 and evolving public perception about shared micromobility services, Beam fully intends to offer its shared e-scooters in as many Malaysian cities as possible, with the aim to improve how cities flow while giving back to the environment.

“Beam is currently working towards making its shared e-scooters available in all urban cities in Malaysia, regardless of whether they are in Peninsular or in Sabah and Sarawak. Traffic congestion and urban pollution are issues that many Malaysian citizens and authorities face today, and we believe that we have the solution towards solving these issues,”
said Justin Tiew, General Manager of Beam Mobility Malaysia.

“Beam is constantly in discussions about the conditions and aims of making micromobility widely available in new cities with the relevant authorities such as the Ministry of Transport (MoT), Road Transport Department (JPJ), Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), and more. We look forward to these partnerships and to making our shared e-scooters more widely available to more Malaysians,”
 he added.

Beam Universal Pass Promo

Take advantage of Beam’s Weekly Pass promo to enjoy unlimited rides starting from only RM9.99 per week! This pass, limited to 15 minutes per day, is the perfect pass to purchase for users who use Beam as their go-to option for first and last mile transport.

Other than that, frequent Beam users should also take advantage of Beam’s 50% off promo on its Zero Unlock Fees Monthly Pass. From now until 28
th
 February 2023, purchase the pass at just RM10.00 to enjoy zero unlock fees on any Beam e-scooter, perfect for those who use Beam’s e-scooters to travel frequently or simply for fun.

Download the Beam app today via the
Apple Store
 or
Google Play Store
! For first-time registrations, complete the in-app Beam Safety Quiz to redeem RM5 free credits.

Stay up to date on Beam’s latest promotions and discounts at Beam Malaysia’s official
Facebook
 or
Instagram
 channels.


Experience the Best Family Entertainment and Value on Astro

There’s always something for everyone in the family on Astro as customers can enjoy maximum value and stream endless entertainment with choices from over 135 channels, LIVE Sports and all their favourite Astro Originals. With access to up to eight streaming apps including Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO, BBC Player and our own Astro GO, customer can enjoy the best content from across the globe!

Customers can look forward to a smorgasbord of the hottest programmes, catering to all in the family – from the highly raved about Astro Original,
Projek: High Council
 which stars Mierul Aiman, Nadhir Nasar, Amir Ahnaf, Naim Daniel and more; and upcoming local shows such as
UBI SUPERSTAR LIVE
 (23 Feb) featuring UBI, the winning group of
Muzikal Lawak Superstar 3
; Astro Original Chinese TV drama,
The Patient
 (19 Feb); and new episodes of the Tamil travelogue game show,
Payanam@Island
.

That’s not all – as the Home of Sports, customers will be able to enjoy an exciting 2023 sports line-up including all the exhilarating matches of
Liga Malaysia,
your favourite teams in the
 Premier League,
 the most thrilling races in
 MotoGP,
top-tier tennis matches in
the ATP Tours,
all tournaments of
PGA Golf
, the heart-racing fights of the
UFC
and many more.

To further sweeten the pot, customers will also get to stream all the biggest shows on global streaming apps through their preferred devices; be it on large-screen TVs or on-the-go via their dedicated mobile apps:

Netflix:
Season 4 of the popular
psychological thriller series, You; Korean romance show,
Love to Hate You
; and rom-com starring Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher,
Your Place or Mine

Disney+ Hotstar:
Marvel’s
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
; and local favourite,
Special Forces Anarchy

HBO GO:
American post-apocalyptic drama series,
The Last Of Us
; and adaptation of the popular dating show,
The Bachelor Indonesia

BBC Player:
Explore the world’s most active volcanoes on
Exploration Volcano
 (24 Feb); witness astonishing adventures on
Simon Reeve’s South America
 (27 Feb); and learn from renowned chef Jamie Oliver on
Jamie’s One Pan Wonders
 (27 Feb)

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Other streaming apps available on Astro include iQIYI, TVBAnywhere+ and beIN SPORTS CONNECT, with more apps such as Viu and Zee5 coming soon.

Customers can feast their eyes on this top-tier content by picking an Astro TV Pack that suits their entertainment needs, and for a limited time they would be able to enjoy additional discounts, rebates and more such as complimentary channels and access to Astro GO+ for 4 simultaneous viewing and 1,500 hours of Cloud Recording*.

Interested customers may visit
astro.com.my
 to learn more about all our Packs and discover our current promotions.


BigPay Introduces Improved Transaction Categorisation Powered By Snowdrop Solutions

BigPay, a Southeast Asian neobank,  introduces upgrades to its transaction categorisation abilities powered by Snowdrop Solutions, an award winning Google Maps & Cloud Premier Partner. This also marks the first phase of BigPay’s app enhancements, with new design elements and experience to come in the next few months.

Within the BigPay app, each transaction will display clear merchant names, logos, merchant contact information and be sorted under a categorisation system for different types of expenditure. This means that BigPay users can easily see and understand better information about their card transactions and spending habits at a glance.

Salim Dhanani, Co-Founder and CEO of BigPay
shares: “We are pleased to be partnering with Snowdrop Solutions to improve the way transactions are categorised, which will give greater insights into users’ spending habits. Our mission to champion for financial well being and education remains at the app design upgrades we are carrying out, starting with improved transaction categorisation powered by Snowdrop.”

A leading fintech company in Southeast Asia, BigPay provides a full suite of financial products and services across the region, ranging from e-money accounts with a Visa debit for domestic and international spend, personal loans, savings, money transfers, spending analytics, and more to come.

Through the partnership, BigPay worked closely with Snowdrop Solutions to deploy the new transaction enrichment services in just a few weeks through the use of Snowdrop’s
Merchant Reconciliation System API
 called MRS.

“We are extremely pleased to work alongside BigPay,” said
Ken Hart
, CEO and Founder of London-based Snowdrop Solutions Ltd
. “Our work with BigPay underscores our commitment to providing a high level of match rates and accuracy across all of our banking and travel customers,” he added. “Snowdrop and BigPay will also work closely to bring additional new capabilities to BigPay’s customer base over time throughout this key region.”

The two companies are currently evaluating the addition of further capabilities powered by location based services that allows users to identify and take action in order to prevent fraud.

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Carousell Group Integrates Laku6 Team, AI-first Technology to Drive Mobile Recommerce

Harnessing the scale of two million listings listed in the electronics category every quarter, leading multi-category platform for secondhand in Greater Southeast Asia
Carousell Group
 has doubled down on driving electronics recommerce across the region since acquiring control of
Laku6
, the leading AI-first end-to-end electronics recommerce platform in Indonesia.

The Group has integrated the Laku6 team’s expertise and proprietary AI-first diagnostic technology with Carousell Group’s tens of millions of monthly active users across Greater Southeast Asia to launch new features to make selling and buying secondhand electronics more trusted and convenient.

Laku6’s dedicated Diagnostic Centre for the Singapore market, as well as their Singapore team, are now housed in the same space as Carousell’s Singapore office and regional headquarters to centralise operations and facilitate collaboration. Additionally, both the Group and Laku6’s tech teams have been working closely to continually enhance the recommerce experience for our customers across the Group’s platforms.

“There is huge potential for electronics recommerce in Greater Southeast Asia, which is slated to grow over 2.5X to US$18.6 billion by 2026, and Carousell Group is well placed to cement our leadership.
Together with Temasek unit Heliconia Capital
, we had made one of the largest capital investments in the region for electronics recommerce, by earmarking US$25 million for the expansion of electronics recommerce.

We have seen strong results in the past few months. Laku6 has continued to maintain its leading position in Indonesia’s online mobile recommerce market, having inspected and transacted over half a million mobile phones. Carousell has seen a growth of 55% in the past half year alone in mobile phone transactions,” said Quek Siu Rui, Group CEO and Co-founder, Carousell Group.

Instant cash for time-starved sellers

One of the new features from the Laku6 integration is the launch of end-to-end service
Sell to Carousell
 in Singapore, where users have an advanced option to sell their mobile phones directly to Carousell in under 24 hours from the comfort of their homes or by dropping-off their phones at any iStudio outlet.

The exclusive partnership with iStudio, the largest Apple Premium Reseller in Singapore, provides Carousell access to over 20 drop-off points across the island, significantly optimising logistics, and in return, provides iStudio with new selling opportunities.

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With
Sell to Carousell,
users fill in a short form about their phone condition on the app or website to get an estimated quote generated by the Group’s smart pricing algorithm. They can choose if they want to have a Carousell agent visit their home for device inspection and instant payout or visit a physical store themselves to complete the process.

Sell to Carousell
 is able to provide quick on-the-spot diagnosis with the use of Laku6’s proprietary AI-first diagnostic technology, which can inspect the condition of secondhand mobile phones in under two minutes, and smart pricing algorithm to confirm the final quote. This process is fully automated to remove the element of human error during assessment, and users are free to change their minds on selling with no obligations upon receiving the final quote.

Founder of Laku6 Alvin Yap said, “Almost 60% of users in our user research say that they do not consider selling their old phones as they felt it was too much of a hassle to do so. Hence we have been working on developing solutions tailored for local market needs, using Laku6’s proprietary technology, to provide additional choices on top of our current open marketplace. Since the soft launch in September 2022, the program has shown signs of a strong product market fit with thousands of phones processed,” said Mr Yap.

“
We have seen how Sell to Carousell has been able to unlock new user segments by reaching out to time-starved buyers who want to sell secondhand phones. We will soon launch similar products in Vietnam and Malaysia, where we have a leadership position in classifieds through our brands
Cho Tot
 and
Mudah.my
 respectively, and continue to make the recommerce market more accessible in the region. Additionally, our next milestone as a Group is to provide an advanced option to buy certified mobile phones that come with warranty for users who want to buy secondhand phones with the peace of mind and convenience of buying a new phone. These will give our users more choice and flexibility on how they wish to shop secondhand,” said Mr Quek.

For more information on Sell to Carousell, please visit
https://support.carousell.com/hc/en-us/articles/11110830582169-Sell-your-Mobile-to-Carousell


Celcom, DiGi and Maxis Collaborating with HONOR X9a to Launch Valuable Package

Sign up designated postpaid plan and get a brand-new HONOR X9a 5G for free!

The HONOR X9a 5G known for its Ultra-tough OLED Curved Display has garnered nationwide attention since its release. What’s more, HONOR has team up with the country’s major telecom operators, namely Celcom, Digi and Maxis. For signing up with any dedicated postpaid packages, fans can now get their hands on a brand-new HONOR X9a 5G. Here’s the postpaid packages available:

Get an HONOR X9a 5G for free with the Celcom MEGA™ 158 postpaid plan

The HONOR X9a 5G has carried a worldwide reputation with a curved screen that is rare within its price range. Thanks to its uniquely designed 0.65mm glass for its curved screen, the HONOR X9a 5G retains the immersive large-screen experience while improving the drop resistance, making this an ultra-tough OLED curved screen display.

Sign up for the Celcom MEGA™ 158 postpaid plan today and get yourself an HONOR X9a 5G with Ultra-tough OLED Curved Display for free!

For all you need to know about the Celcom postpaid plans for HONOR X9a 5G, visit Celcom website at
https://shop.celcom.com.my/device-detail/honor-x9a-256gb
.

Sign up with Digi’s Postpaid 90 plan to bring home HONOR X9a 5G for just RM 299!

The HONOR X9a 5G is also known to be carrying an in-built large 5100mAh battery while weighing at only 175 grams, making it a reliable device on-the-go without any worries of battery life. Sufficient for a two-day usage, this expels the anxiety of low battery. This is a lightweight smartphone just for you!

Sign up today with the Digi Postpaid 90 plan to grab yourself a lightweight and beautiful HONOR X9a 5G for just RM 299. To learn more about Digi postpaid plans for HONOR X9a 5G, please visit the link below:
https://digi.my/honorx9a
.

With Maxis’s Postpaid 128, grab the HONOR X9a 5G for as low as RM 99

Apart from its aesthetic looking curved display, the HONOR X9a 5G allows screen enjoyment with safety eye-protection features, all thanks to the signature TÜV Rheinland’s hardware-level low-blue light certification, which effectively reduces screen flickering and eye fatigue. This gives users a more enjoyable viewing experience even in dark environments.

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New and existing Maxis Postpaid 128 customers can take home a brand-new HONOR X9a 5G for only RM99. On top of saving RM1,400, Maxis customers will also enjoy 180 days of free screen protection (worth RM169) when purchased via Maxis Online Store. To learn more about HONOR X9a 5G on Maxis Postpaid plans, visit:
https://store.maxis.com.my/productdetails/category/mobiles/honor/x9a-5g

Aside from its 13GB+256GB large capacity, the HONOR RAM Turbo smart storage expansion technology allows a smoother progress for multitasking, making the HONOR X9a 5G a perfect tool to tackle any task on-the-go. What’s more, fans are entitled for a 180-day screen insurance for any purchase of the HONOR X9a 5G.

For more details, drop by HONOR stores near you or stick with us on
https://www.hihonor.com/my/phones/honor-x9a/


Celebrate The Month of Love With a Bundle of HUAWEI’s Deals and Freebies

Huawei is giving away free red roses at selected Huawei Experience Store (HES) exclusively for the first 50 customers who made purchases on any Huawei products in store

The month of February has always equated to love especially in remembering Valentine’s Day and how love is celebrated everywhere. In conjunction with this month of love, Huawei is now offering a line-up of exciting deals, limited-time promos along with complimentary gifts as their own version of love to fellow Malaysians and long-supporting fans.

“Free Roses Campaign” exclusively held at selected Huawei Experience Store (HES)

Effective from 11 until 14 February 2023, Huawei will be giving away some blossoming red roses at selected HES, exclusively entitled to the first 50 customers who made purchases of any Huawei products in the respective stores. The participating HES stores include:

Pavilion KL
Mid Valley Megamall
Suria KLCC
Sunway Pyramid
Queensbay Mall
Pavilion Bukit Jalil
IOI City Mall
The Gardens Mall
One Utama
Mid Valley Southkey
Setia City Mall
AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi
Gurney Plaza
Sunway Carnival
AEON Tebrau City

 *T&C Applies, subject to first come first serve basis

Get something special for your loved one with irresistible offers

The super value for money TWS earbuds,
HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i
 is now available in town! Priced at RM399, you can enjoy an early-bird promotion of RM50 off when you purchase between today until 15 February 2023.

In addition, Huawei is offering up to RM1,500* off on selected products and free gifts worth up to RM1,298* effective from today until 14 February. Don’t miss the chance to grab these products for your loved one from the nearest
HUAWEI Experience Store
 or on
HUAWEI Official Website
 now!

Exclusive telco plans for the flagship smartphone, HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro Kunlun Glass Edition

Stepping into the second month of 2023, Huawei has proudly introduced new subscription plans in collaboration with telco giants including Maxis, Digi and Celcom. Customers will be able to purchase the Mate50 Pro Kunlun Glass Edition in Carbon Black Vegan Leather or Silver for as low as RM73 per month and entitled to complimentary gifts such as HUAWEI Watch Fit (worth RM499).

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Exclusively for Maxis subscribers, you will be entitled to join the lucky draw contest and stand a chance to walk away HUAWEI Watch Fit, FreeBuds Pro or Vision S 65”! Head over to the nearest telco store for more information.

For more information about the promotions or its latest updates, please visit
Huawei Official Website
,
Huawei Official Facebook Page
,
Huawei Official Instagram Page
 or
Huawei Official Twitter Page
.


Come and Step Into the Aura Light with vivo V27e, Arriving in Malaysia Soon

vivo Malaysia has recently set off a ‘Lavender’ trend and it is coming to Malaysia soon in its latest V Series – vivo V27e!

The vivo V Series represents trendy smartphones among the youth with an aesthetically pleasing design. The brand new vivo V27e is set to be an ‘Instagrammable’ smartphone that you can get with the trendiest colour – Lavender
.
 The surface at the back of the phone features exquisite brush strokes portraying the art of light, complimenting the high-end lavender colour.

The appearance of the vivo V27e is not the only impressive feature of the phone! As an ‘instagrammable’ smartphone, the vivo V27e features a 64MP main camera with 2 MP bokeh and 2 MP macro. For the first time, the phone includes a circular
 Aura Light
 placed beside the camera module, allowing users to capture studio-like images in low-light environments by activating the Aura Light.

vivo Malaysia is also organising the “Join The Circle” campaign, where Malaysians stand a chance to win the all-new vivo V27e!

To participate in the contest, simply follow the following three steps:

Step 1: Capture a creative pose with a circle formed by using both hands

Step 2: Upload your photo
here
 and save it

Step 3: Post your submission in vivo Malaysia’s Facebook comment section with the hashtags
#vivoMalaysia #vivoV27e #AuraPortraitForPicturePerfectNights #vivoMYGiveaway
 to submit your entries

The vivo V27 Series is expected to launch in early March. For more information, please follow vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook Page
 and official
website
.

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Be the Coolest Kid on the Block and Flaunt Your Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Gen Z kids are on top of all the trends especially in tech. When it comes to having the coolest accessories, they’ve raised the bar for everyone. A smartphone isn’t just a camera, it has to be a full-blown mini studio at the tip of your fingers. And so with TWS, the benchmark also goes beyond great sound quality – a pair of awesome TWS must “transport” you
right in the middle
 of a concert or movie with sounds coming at you from every angle.

It must be an irreplaceable, portable tool, functioning as both a mic to capture sound, and earphones to play it back. It must seamlessly connect from one device to another when you need to switch, because who can bother plugging and unplugging wires?

Here’s why the Galaxy Buds2 Pro is the coolest accessory for Gen Z kids!

Stay connected at all times

Born at the cutting edge of the digital world with immediate access to information, Gen Z are always plugged in. With a phone in hand and the Galaxy Buds2 Pro in their ears, they can work, play, socialise and entertain themselves all day.
24-bit Hi-Fi
 gives them clear sound quality and
360 Audio
 brings them to a whole new dimension of enjoying music and movies.

Plus, with an
ergonomic design
, they can wear it comfortably for hours and it stays snugly in place despite their active lifestyles.

Sync your Galaxy seamlessly

As their lives are shaped by technology, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro would be the perfect companion, as it allows Gen Z to immerse themselves in a seamless experience when connected to the entire Galaxy ecosystem. Users can
Auto Switch
 between their phone, tablet, watch, TV, and other devices when they want to watch videos or listen to music, then answer calls or login to an online meeting.

Style your look with the coolest accessory

Gen Z adapts quickly to new technology and trends, and they are always up for trying out new things. From fashion to the minimalist culture to a lifestyle of everyday sustainability, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro hits all the right notes, with three eye-catching matte colours, Graphite, Bora Purple, and White, to elevate any outfit.

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Meanwhile, more than 90% of the product is made with repurposed fishing nets, or ghost nets, that could otherwise end up in the ocean.

Get the Galaxy Buds2 Pro today:
https://www.samsung.com/my/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-bora-purple-sm-r510nlvaxme/


Creative Muvo Go Bluetooth Speaker Review – Punchy, Portable and Waterproofed

Creative Muvo Go Bluetooth Speaker

US$70 (RM329)

8.7

Build quality

9.0/10

Price

9.0/10

Audio quality

8.0/10

Usage (UX)

8.5/10

Battery life

9.0/10

				Pros

Waterproof

Affordable

Good mid and high audio

Long battery life

Very sturdy

				Cons

No 3.5mm audio jack

No memory card slot

Buy Now

First of all, thanks to Creative Labs for sending me this speaker for review.

Secondly, this is a big surprise for me. I didn’t expect this small speaker to sound punchy but it did exactly that. How much bass can you cramp up in a small portable speaker like this? Apparently, the engineers at Creative Labs managed to pull it through. To me, the bass is punchy but I feel that it is holding back on the deeper, lower frequency.

First Look

Having said that, the Creative Muvo Go is also waterproofed with IPX7 certification. This would be a perfect outdoor Bluetooth speaker to have around when you’re out camping or on a picnic by the river. The potability of the Creative Muvo Go is just perfect for me. The size is not too big and it is not too small either. You can place it on a flat surface horizontally or vertically, whichever way you prefer. Or you can always hang it somewhere, thanks to the detachable shoestring lanyard.

The Creative Muvo Go comes in 3 colour options and the unit that I got is the Pine Green colourway. The two other colour options are Midnight Black and Cloud Blue, as they are called. To be honest, I kinda like the Pine Green option and it was the first colour that caught my eye. And it does look good, more like premium. The matte surface of the speaker itself made it feel premium and solid. The speaker grille is nicely interwoven making it look even more premium.

Specs and Usage

The Creative Muvo Go weighs about 570g. It feels really solid when holding it in one hand. There are two speakers inside the speaker grille facing forward. And there are two more “bassy” speakers located on each side of the speaker body facing outward left and right. Together, they can produce symphonic sound that you can never expect from a Bluetooth speaker like this.

To produce such sounds, the Creative Muvo Go is powered by a dual full-range Neodymium driver that delivers full-bodied, remarkable audio with powerful bass of up to 20W (40W peak), all made possible in combination with dual passive bass radiators. Even that sounded impressive to me.

Around the top, there’s the multi-function controls for Volume-up, volume-down, and play/pause button while the Bluetooth/TWS is around the back next to the single USB-C port for charging its onboard battery. The control buttons are very responsive and I don’t have to press that hard to trigger its function.

When pairing the Creative Muvo Go with your phone or Bluetooth enabled player, the whole process is pretty straight forward. Turning on the Creative Muvo Go the first time, it will automatically enter the pairing mode and you can easily find the speaker in the Bluetooth device list. And you’re done from here onwards. You can start playing some music or watch some movies with the low latency Bluetooth 5.3 connection. Audio syncing with the video playback is perfect. I do enjoy watching movies using the Creative Muvo Go speakers.

When it comes to the drawbacks, I am only disappointed that it does not come with a 3.5mm audio jack. I do understand that the Creative Muvo Go is made for portability but having an audio jack would be nice too. And it also does not come with a MicroSD or any card slow to play music from an external source. So only Bluetooth audio is available. I am okay with that I guess because most of us have a smartphone with Bluetooth anyway. Means, anyone can use the Creative Muvo Go.

Since the Creative Muvo Go is a portable speaker, it needs a long lasting battery to keep up with your style. It comes with a 2600mAh battery with 18 hours of audio playback. I have tested it and I have not plugged it in for a charge since the day I received the speaker. And it has been more than 3 weeks already. So, I guess the battery endurance is excellent at this point.

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Sound Check

Now for the sound check. I will usually start off with Metallica’s Enter Sandman where at the beginning of the song, there will be that hard bass from the drums as the main intro. That is my personal best gauge when I’m testing out audio quality along with the hardness of the bass. I have to keep in mind that the Creative Muvo Go is a portable Bluetooth speaker and I shouldn’t expect any powerful bass to hit me in the face.

True enough, the bass doesn’t blow me away but instead, it impressed me that this little Bluetooth speaker can hold up a good bass punch through the entire song. For a speaker in its class, the Creative Muvo Go sounded really impressive. It doesn’t hold back its bass punch like its bigger brother, the Creative Stage Air V2. The Creative Muvo Go hits enough bass to impress most of my friends who came over to hangout. As for the high and mid range frequencies, it does the job really well to balance it out.

Since the bass is rather strong, when I place the Creative Muvo Go on my table and blast at full volume, the vibrations caused by the speaker are close to none. Logically, I would anticipate some vibrations caused by high volume and punchy bass but I guess due to the weight and solid build, it does not vibrate at all. Just fyi, I prefer to place the Creative Muvo Go speaker horizontally on my table instead of vertically.

Some other songs that I usually play are those by Alan Walker or any EDM type of songs. Sometimes you can also find some bass boosted songs on YouTube which I did try on this Creative Muvo Go speaker. It held up quite well. It is a good outdoor Bluetooth speaker that you can get at an affordable price.

And since it is affordable, you can also get a second Creative Muvo Go speaker to pair up with the first one to have a true stereo sound. Take note that the Creative Muvo Go is a directional speaker. Meaning wherever the main front speaker is pointing, that’s where the sound is going. So pairing up another Creative Muvo Go with each other will create better surround sound for your listening pleasure. Unfortunately I don’t have a second Creative Muvo Go speaker to test this one out. But I am told it sounds way better.

Conclusion

No doubt that there are other good Bluetooth speakers out there from within this class. But in terms of affordability and durability, the Creative Muvo Go would be a better choice for me. I can say that I worry less with this one. I am not afraid to place it near a body of water or hang it on a tree. This is one sturdy speaker if you ask me.

The sound quality is a satisfaction for me for a speaker in this class. It is small therefore it is portable. I can place it in my sling bag without it taking up much space. But it is big enough that you can take it out with you on a picnic outdoors. Other than that, you can pair it up with a tablet and use it to watch movies. Better yet, pair it up with another Creative Muvo Go for an immersive surround sound.

So would I recommend this Creative Muvo Go Bluetooth speaker? Yes I would. Even my wife approves of it. She said that it was really easy for her to pair up with her phone and she is not that tech savvy. If she can do it, I’m sure it would be easy for anyone else too. Plus, it sounds good. Good enough that it is subtle, yet immersive. My personal opinion, it is my go to speaker when I’m relaxing in my mancave. The Creative Stage Air V2 is considered as a soundbar, so that is not within the same class as the Creative Muvo Go. That soundbar is attached to my SmartTV and it’s wonderful.

You can now purchase the Creative Muvo Go from
Creative official website
. The retail price for this wonderful Bluetooth speaker is US$70 (about RM329). Yes, it’s worth it.


Creative Ways To Connect With Friends and Add Fun to Your Life

Feeling lonely and disconnected from friends? Looking for fresh and creative ways to add more fun to your life? From online gaming to getting together in person, there are many unique activities that can help you stay connected. Keep reading to discover some of the best ways to connect with friends and add some extra fun to your life.

A Hookah-Smoking Get-Together

If you’re looking for a new and creative way to get together with your friends, why not plan a hookah-smoking get-together? Hookah is a centuries-old tradition that’s enjoyed by people all over the world. It’s a fun, social activity that can bring your friends closer together and add a bit of fun to your life.

Hookah smoking is a unique experience that involves slowly smoking flavored tobacco called shisha in a special water pipe. It’s often enjoyed in a group setting, with friends taking turns puffing on the hookah. This aspect of hookah makes it the perfect activity for a get-together.

To host a hookah-smoking get-together, you’ll first need to purchase a hookah. There are many different models and styles available, so choose one that suits your needs. Be sure to read online reviews to get an idea of the quality of each hookah before making a purchase.

Once you have your hookah, you’ll need to pick out a few flavors of tobacco to try. There are many different flavors available, from fruity to minty. You can even mix a few different flavors to create your own signature blend.

A hookah-smoking get-together is a great way to bring your friends together and add a bit of fun to your life. So grab a hookah, pick out some flavors, light your
hookah coals
, and get together with your friends for a night of fun and relaxation.

Learn About Your Ancestry Together

If you’ve ever wanted to connect with your friends in a fun and meaningful way, then learning about your ancestry together is a great way to do so. With the help of
DNA upload sites
, you can easily uncover the mysteries of your family tree and explore the history of your ancestors.

By researching your ancestry together, you’ll be able to uncover the stories of your family’s past and learn about the people who came before you. You’ll be able to trace your family’s roots and discover the countries and cultures from which your ancestors originated. This can be an exciting and empowering experience, as you learn more about who you are and where you come from with your friends.

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By participating in this experience together, you’ll be able to make a more meaningful connection with your friends and family. You’ll be able to share in the excitement of discovering something new about your past and the people who came before you. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the cultures and countries from which your friends’ ancestors originated.

Hosting an Online Game Night

Hosting an online game night can be a great way to stay connected with your friends and family when you can’t be together in person. With the help of technology, you can bring your favorite games to life with the help of your computer or gaming console. Whether you want to play a classic board game or something more modern, there are plenty of options to choose from that will bring some fun and laughter to your virtual game night.

Before you begin, it’s essential to do a bit of research to make sure you’re selecting
the best game for your guests
. Some questions to consider include:

What type of game would everyone enjoy?

How many people can play?

Does the game require any special equipment or downloads?

Is it easy to learn?

After you’ve determined the game, you can then decide on the details of the game night.

On game night, be sure to have a video chat platform ready to go for everyone to connect. Make sure everyone is connected before the game starts so you can all get started at the same time. It’s also a good idea to have someone act as the host or referee so they can answer any questions or help out if anyone gets stuck. Once you’ve all connected, it’s time to get the game started! You can use the video chat platform to chat, laugh, and keep score. When the game is over, don’t forget to thank your guests for joining and being part of the fun.

Overall, it’s paramount to find creative ways to connect with friends and add fun to your life. Utilizing the ideas we’ve covered today can help
facilitate meaningful connections between friends
 and family and provide a platform for entertainment and joy. So, consider organizing a hookah-smoking get-together, learning about your ancestry together, or hosting an online game night to connect with your friends and add some fun to your life.


Users Turn to Diverse Pool of Apps as Post-Pandemic Hybrid Work Styles Emerge

Security software and cloud platforms clock fast growth in Asia-Pacific as hybrid work becomes mainstream

Okta, Inc., one of the leading independent Identity providers, today announced the findings of its ninth annual
Businesses at Work
 report, which reveals that business users have been turning to a wide range of apps as post-pandemic travel and workstyles evolved in the past year. In APAC specifically, the apps clocking the fastest growth by unique users are security apps, electronic signature apps and cloud platforms.
The yearly report offers a holistic look into how organizations and people work today, showcasing the applications and services that modern workforces use to be productive.
“As economies opened up in the past year, businesses and their users turned to a wide range of apps to get work done, from travel apps to book business trips to security tools to shore up cyber defenses,” said Ben Goodman, Okta’s Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific. “This is a reflection of the new work environments that have emerged, along with the needs of a hybrid work arrangement that is here to stay.”

Most popular app categories

All statistics mentioned henceforth are taken from Okta’s Businesses at Work 2023 report.

Travel apps
 were among the hottest categories globally in 2022, as business trips resumed with the lifting of pandemic restrictions in many destinations. According to the report, these apps enjoyed a 43% year-on-year (YoY) growth by number of customers and 197% growth by unique users across all industries.

At the same time,
business supplies
 — a category that was not in the top 10 in last year’s report — showed tremendous YoY growth worldwide, with a 35% increase in customers and a 77% increase in unique users.

Design software
 continues to rise as it became the third fastest-growing category worldwide this year with 31% YoY growth by number of customers, after chart-topping 39% YoY growth last year globally. In Asia-Pacific, design software is big as well, with Australia seeing a 27% bounce in YoY customer growth.

Asia-Pacific
 is driving significant growth in security as well. In the region, the use of security tools increased 85% YoY by unique users, while the use of electronic signature tools and developer tools by unique users increased 61% and 55% YoY, respectively. Cloud platforms grew among unique users by 50% YoY, while use of analytics tools increased among unique users by 47% YoY.

The hottest apps:

In APAC,
Microsoft 365
is the most popular app by number of users.
Amazon Web Services
 ranks second, and
Google Workspace
 comes in third.

The APAC region is heavily focused on
security and developer tools
 this year. Jamf Pro, Netskope, LastPass, and ZScaler battled for supremacy in the security category: Jamf Pro posted 57% YoY customer growth and 118% YoY growth in unique users.

Globally this year, the fastest growing apps feature a diverse cast, providing expertise in security, communication, corporate travel, HR, cloud-app development, and collaboration.

Top among the
fastest growing apps globally is

Kandji
, an Apple mobile device management tool, which posted 172% YoY growth by number of customers. Kandji, an Okta Ventures portfolio company, enables IT administrators to automate repetitive tasks and introduce new features to the device management space.

Growth in multi-cloud usage

Transformation efforts that accelerated during the pandemic have helped businesses get the boost they need for more efficient hybrid workforce support, more reliable security, and more seamless global collaboration.
In this regard, the growth in multi-cloud adoption that has been clear since 2017 shows no sign of slowing down, and the favorite pairing of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) continues to grow.

While
AWS
 remains dominant as both a single-cloud platform and as part of many organizations’ multi-cloud strategies, there is also exciting growth from other providers on the horizon.

Google Cloud Platform
 is growing at an impressive clip, with a 40% YoY increase in number of customers and 60% increase in unique users.

Microsoft Azure
 grew its worldwide customer base by 10% YoY and its unique users by 16% YoY.

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Apps for our lives

The line between work and personal life is blurrier than ever, so are apps that offer combined corporate and personal usage.

Digital payment
 gateway Paypal and newcomers Venmo and Stripe are finding strong footing in top finance and banking apps.

For
health and wellness
, FitBit is tops by number of customers globally. Interestingly, the two fastest growing apps in this category by number of customers — LiveWell (up 32% YoY by number of customers) and Modern Health (up 30% YoY by number of customers) — focus on mental health.

In the world of
social media
, LinkedIn holds the top spot, while TeamSnap is the fastest growing by number of customers.

Security at work

Remote and hybrid workforces are here to stay, so protecting network access from the home office and places such as a coffee shop is a top priority for many companies. Businesses are stepping up higher-assurance factors in their MFA deployments as they move away from perimeter defenses that are no longer adequate for dynamic, cloud-driven environments.

Okta’s study has found that
low-assurance
 security questions globally are experiencing the slowest growth across the board (3% YoY by number of customers), while
high-assurance security keys/biometrics
 (including WebAuthentication) are growing more quickly — 46% YoY growth by number of customers, and a chart-topping 211% by unique users.

Okta customers are approaching
Zero Trust
 strategically, with solutions that target user, device, and network perspectives.

In the
network
 context, we’re seeing a 147% increase in the use of risk-based policies over the past two years.

From a
user
 context, we’re seeing 60% growth in the number of customers implementing WebAuthn, a new global standard for password-free web authentication.

And on the
device
 front, we’re seeing a 21% increase in the number of customers deploying device-trust configurations.

“The Businesses at Work report delivers unique insights into the ways businesses have used apps to adapt to the new workstyle dynamics in the post-pandemic era,” said Goodman. “In this new normal, it will be crucial to ensure these apps are resilient, so they can be accessed reliably and securely to drive business goals over the long term.”
The Businesses at Work 2023 report is based on anonymized data from Okta’s more than 17,000 global customers and the Okta Integration Network, which includes over 7,000 integrations with cloud, mobile, web apps, and IT infrastructure providers.

It tells a complex story of the growing and changing world of app usage. The study included key Asia Pacific markets like Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, China, India, ANZ, South Korea, Philippines, Malaysia and several other countries in Southeast Asia and IndoChina.
To learn more about the current state of identity in APAC and dive deeper into findings from the Businesses at Work 2023 report visit
here
.


Enjoy Fun and Exciting Activities at vivo X90 Series Superday Campaign This Weekend

In conjunction with the launch of the vivo X90 Series, vivo is introducing the vivo X90 Series Superday campaign in seven outlets around Malaysia – DirectD Gadget Mega Store Petaling Jaya, Gurney Plaza Penang, Mid Valley Megamall KL, Midvalley Southkey Johor Bahru, One Utama, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Satu Gadget Kuala Lumpur. The campaign is open for all Malaysians to join and it will be happening on Saturday, 4 February 2023.

Throughout the campaign, vivo has prepared a multitude of gifts and offerings for customers to enjoy. Be among the first 30 customers to purchase the vivo X90 Series and receive an exclusive tote bag, Touch & Go e-wallet credit worth RM300, and a JOYOUNG X LINE SOYBEAN MACHINE. Additionally, first 30 customers who purchase the X90 Pro will receive an additional TWS 2e worth RM269. To further sweeten the deal, all purchasers of the X90 Series are eligible to participate in a lucky draw and win even more attractive prizes.

vivo will also be hosting a fun and exciting Hobibi Neon Light DIY workshop and a photographer sharing session with local photographers exclusively at vivo’s concept stores in Gurney Plaza Penang, Mid Valley Megamall Kuala Lumpur and Mid Valley Southkey Johor Bahru for Malaysians to join. Both workshops are free to enter, but only limited slots are available, so be sure to bring your family and friends early and secure your spots at these three concept stores.

In addition, customers will also get to enjoy discounts up to RM400 on other vivo phone models such as X80, V23 5G, Y55+ 5G and T1 5G. These incredible deals are available for one day only, so be sure not to miss out on the vivo X90 Series Superday campaign!

For more information about the vivo X90 Series, follow vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook Page
 and
 official website
.

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Fake Installers For Popular Apps Targeting South East Asia Including Malaysia Contains Dangerous Trojan

ESET researchers discovered a malware campaign that targets Chinese-speaking people in Southeast and East Asia.

We observed victims mostly in Southeast and East Asia (
mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan, The Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Myanmar
), suggesting that the advertisements were targeting that region.

The attackers purchased advertisements to position their malicious websites in the “sponsored” section of Google search results. ESET reported these ads to Google and they were promptly removed.

The websites and installers downloaded from them are mostly in Chinese and, in some cases, falsely offer Chinese-language versions of software that is not available in China.

The malware delivered by this campaign is FatalRAT, a remote access Trojan that provides a set of functionalities to perform various malicious activities on a victim’s computer.

ESET researchers discovered a malware campaign that targets Chinese-speaking people in Southeast and East Asia by buying misleading advertisements to appear in Google search results that lead to downloading Trojanized installers.

The unknown attackers created fake installers website that look identical to those of popular applications such as Firefox, WhatsApp, Signal, Skype, and Telegram, but in addition to providing the legitimate software, also deliver FatalRAT, a remote access Trojan that grants the attacker control of the victimized computer. The attacks affected users mostly in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, but also in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, and Japan.

FatalRAT provides a set of functionalities to perform various malicious activities on a victim’s computer. Among other capabilities, the malware can capture keystrokes, steal or delete data stored by some browsers, and download and execute files. ESET Research observed these attacks between August 2022 and January 2023, but according to our telemetry, previous versions of the installers have been used since at least May 2022.

The attackers registered various domain names that all pointed to the same IP address: a server hosting multiple websites that download Trojanized software. Most of these websites look identical to their legitimate counterparts but deliver malicious installers instead. The other websites, possibly translated by the attackers, offer Chinese-language versions of software that is not available in China, such as Telegram.

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While, in theory, there are many possible ways that potential victims can be directed to these fake websites, a Chinese-language news site reported that they were being shown an advertisement that led to one of these malicious websites when searching for the Firefox browser in Google. The attackers purchased advertisements to position their malicious websites in the “sponsored” section of Google search results; we reported these ads to Google and they were promptly removed.

Countries where ESET detected the attacks between August 2022 and January 2023

“Although we couldn’t reproduce such search results, we believe that the ads were only served to users in the targeted region,” explains Matías Porolli, the ESET researcher who discovered the campaign. “Since many of the domain names that the attackers registered for their websites are very similar to the legitimate domains, it is also possible that the attackers rely on URL hijacking to attract potential victims to their websites,” he adds.

“It is possible that the attackers are solely interested in the theft of information like web credentials to sell them on underground forums, or to use them for another type of crimeware campaign, but for now, specific attribution of this campaign to a known or new threat actor is not possible,” elaborates Porolli. “Finally, it is important to check the URL that we are visiting before we download software. Even better, type it into your browser’s address bar after checking that it is the actual vendor site,” advises Porolli.

Make sure to follow
ESET Research on Twitter
 for the latest news from ESET Research.


G-Menu from AGON by AOC is an All-in-One Peripheral Management Suite

One application to manage all AGON by AOC monitors and peripherals

AGON by AOC – one of the world’s leading gaming monitor
1
 and IT accessories brands – presents the new
G-Menu
 software suite for the management of all AGON by AOC-branded peripherals – ranging from monitors to keyboards, mice, headsets and mouse pads.

AGON by AOC’s gaming portfolio, renowned for its award-winning monitors, has been broadened over the last years with a variety of gaming mice, mechanical gaming keyboards, mouse pads as well as gaming headsets. The AOC gaming accessories have been praised for their durability, quality, affordability, high-level specifications as well as RGB synchronisation between devices for that little bit of extra flair.

This type of comprehensive gaming ecosystem with monitors and numerous accessories necessitated a software with which to control and customise all settings at once. For keyboards and mice, this means the customisation of the keys and buttons, adjusting the sensitivity such as repeat rate, polling rate or DPI level, for headset that means managing the audio settings including the surround sound.

Light FX settings and the synchronisation of the lights for monitor, keyboard, mouse, mouse pad, and headset can also be managed thanks to G-Menu.

Now, the G-Menu software enables the same set-up options as the monitor’s on-screen display settings with a single click. Monitors that come with AOC’s Light FX can be customised with RGB illumination, and the newest update of G-Menu allows users to preview the RGB effects first in the software before deploying it onto the devices (monitor, keyboard etc).

Furthermore, G-Menu allows colour and theme synchronisation (Light FX Sync) between products, both monitor and accessories such as gaming mice, mouse pads or keyboards will be having the same RGB lighting pattern and same colours.

Today, gamers look up to their heroes and want to walk in their footsteps. Peripherals thus are purchased based on the inspirations provided by their favourite streamer or esports athlete. New user profiles for different genres/games can be created, saved and even shared with G-Menu. Inside the “Discover” section of the G-Menu application, users can see the descriptions as well as compatible products for a user profile, which they can then choose to copy to their own devices.

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Matching the DPI settings of a gaming mouse or replicating the colour and responsiveness settings of a monitor from one of the idols of the gaming community… with G-Menu all it takes is a single click.

The new G-Menu allows a great range of customisation:

For mice and keyboards, there is large degree of freedom to assign various functions to the buttons and keys. This enables users to assign tasks such as opening a multimedia player and play/pausing the track, or tasks related to internet browsers such as refreshing a page, opening the home page, searching and more.
Also, basic OS functions such as cut/copy/paste or open/save documents can be assigned to keys or buttons as well. This kind of high customisation can really be useful, whether in games or in any day-to-day task.

Macro management is equally crucial in certain games, where the action happens so fast that the user needs to hit multiple keys/buttons simultaneously.
This is where the macros come into play. Even if the game/application doesn’t support it, thanks to G-Menu users can create and manage macros – meaning that they are only enabled in a particular game, for example.

The new G-Menu software suite is available for download here:
https://sg.aoc.com/index/explore/route/softwares


Galaxy Experience Space in Singapore Offers Innovative Experiences with the Galaxy S23 Series

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd announced the opening of a new Galaxy Experience Space in Singapore, which will offer visitors and fans an opportunity to get up close with the latest Galaxy Series devices and innovations. Located at Gardens by the Bay, the Galaxy Experience Space will open to public from till February 25, 2023, bringing exciting experiences with the latest Galaxy S23 series to more visitors in the region.

Visitors can check out the Galaxy S23 series’ advanced nightography capabilities at the “Night of Seoul” photo area, which simulates the neon-lit night street environment of the city for visitors to see how the Galaxy S23 series can capture amazing details even in low light.

Avid gamers can also head to the gaming zone where they can enjoy the gaming performance of the Galaxy S23 series, in a racing gameplay with other players in the zone.

Those looking for a personalized experience can customize the cases for their Galaxy S23 series at the Bespoke Studio and learn more about One UI 5, which allows users to truly design the look and feel of the devices to make it uniquely theirs.

In Malaysia, consumers can visit Samsung Experience Stores nationwide and Samsung Authorized Partners stores to experience and pre-order the latest Galaxy S23 series, from 2 February until 23 February 2023.

Launching the Galaxy S23 series in SEAO

Addressing the audience at the regional launch event held on February 2, 2023 to unveil its Galaxy S23 Series, Sangho Jo, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEAO), expressed his confidence in the new Galaxy S23 series and his appreciation to Samsung’s partners for their continuous support in delivering epic Galaxy experiences in SEAO. The launch event saw close to 500 guests gathered from across the region, including partners, media, influencers and Samsung Members.

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“Today, we unveiled our Galaxy S23 series which sets the new standard of industry-leading innovations to deliver the ultimate premium smartphone experience. We are seeing higher consumer interest for the Galaxy S23 series in our region as compared to our previous S series, and this signifies consumers’ trust in Samsung’s products,” said Sangho Jo, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Dennis Jang, President of Samsung Electronics Singapore, introduced the Galaxy Experience Space and invited guests to interact with the latest devices at the various scenario zones.

“Singapore, a globally renowned garden city, is the perfect venue for us to be launching the Galaxy S23 Series, which is designed with the planet in mind,” said Dennis Jang.

Samsung has also partnered with 29Rooms to create unique, funhouse experiences for visitors to learn more about the latest Galaxy smartphones.
29Rooms
, the world’s largest instagrammable immersive event, will open to public from February 10, 2023.

To find out more about the pre-order offers, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/galaxy-preorder-2023/

To pre-order the latest Galaxy devices, please click the respective links below:

Galaxy S23 Ultra:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s23-ultra/buy/

Galaxy S23+ | Galaxy S23:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s23/buy/


Growing Fraud Incidents in Asia Driving FIs to Prioritise Technology Risk Management Strategy

GBG (AIM:GBG), the global technology specialist in fraud and compliance management, identity verification and location data intelligence, today released its Asia Financial Institution Study, “Combatting Escalating Fraud in a Digital World”. According to the TABInsights study commissioned by
GBG
, Asia’s top financial institutions (FIs) continue to be challenged by the expanding threat landscape in the past few years as well as the tightening of regulatory and enforcement measures.

The study found more rigorous supervision and penalties have resulted in increased monetary losses in the form of regulatory fines, the highest-ranking component of fraud loss for 41 per cent of FIs—a change from the previous survey in 2020 wherein direct fraud losses was ranked highest.

The survey found that Asian FIs complete a higher number of transactions through mobile and online channels with the highest digital channel adoption seen in Indonesia (71 per cent), closely followed by Malaysia (70 per cent). Respondents said they expect the average daily digital transaction volume to surge by 70 per cent in 2025 compared to 2022.

As more FIs expand their digital offerings in response to consumer behaviour shifts towards mobile and digital, managing the cost of increasing compliance has emerged as a key concern for 70 per cent of FIs, while the ability to scale fraud detection measures to growing digital transaction volumes (39 per cent) and identity verification (33 per cent) rank as the top challenges.

Dev Dhiman
, Managing Director, APAC, GBG said: “Open banking, interconnected devices and ecosystems, and increased digital adoption in general has elevated the risk of digital fraud and cyber-attacks, and expanded the perimeter of attack FIs face today. New technologies are being exploited every day by innovative perpetrators who continue to challenge FIs to escalate their technology risk management strategy and capabilities to comply with the increased scrutiny by regulators and customers alike.”

Stronger ML adoption in Asia but gaps in data standardisation remain a key challenge

The study revealed strong machine learning (ML) adoption in Indonesia (71 per cent) and Thailand (69 per cent), while third-party data is used more actively in China (77 per cent), Vietnam (73 per cent) and the Philippines (68 per cent) alongside robotic analytics in Singapore (63 per cent) and Malaysia (62 per cent) to address false positives, indicating a maturing ML landscape among Asian FIs.

While the region saw increased adoption of ML-based algorithm tools with automated smart models to address fraud prevention in the sector—with 47 per cent of FIs actively using ML tools and 37 per cent beginning to use them—one of the biggest challenges for these organisations undergoing digitalisation is the increased complexities in addressing data standardisation and governance to scale fraud detection.

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Some 38 per cent of FIs indicated that inadequate data standardisation is their most critical gap, alongside 32 per cent who are challenged by fragmented data because of piecemeal systems and software. In Thailand and China, fragmented data emerged as the top challenge for FIs.

In Malaysia, after inadequate data standardisation, lack of good link analysis was also highlighted by 23 per cent as the top challenge. Meanwhile, 59 per cent of FIs said they increasingly rely on third-party data, alongside 58 per cent that use ML to address false positives.

The evolving risk dynamics in the industry are forcing institutions towards stronger data integration and technology tools to future-proof their fraud risk capabilities and ability to gather effective data insights. Increasingly, institutions seek to integrate a spectrum of transactions, devices and big data to strengthen fraud detection capabilities.

Data from interconnected devices are being used by 78 per cent of FIs, while 76 per cent use transaction data and 64 per cent public data. In fact, 42 per cent of FIs indicated their need to prioritise and invest in one platform to interexchange application data and transaction data in 2022. Within the next year, 47 per cent of FIs plan to add internal unstructured data and geographic data to deepen their fraud detection.

Addressing risk management holistically requires cultural change

Despite many safeguards, fraudsters have remained one step ahead in employing modern technology to commit fraud and exploit loopholes. Respondents in the study recognise the need for a comprehensive enterprise-wide strategy for fraud control that includes data, technology, people, and procedures.

A significant 48 per cent of FIs continually upskill and upgrade their human resource capabilities while 19 per cent actively hire new staff to meet the evolving requirements.

Additionally, increasing the application of scalable and intelligent technologies, such as AI and ML, enable advanced predictive and behaviour analytics for stronger real-time fraud management and effective anti-scam procedures. By harnessing new technologies and ecosystem partnerships to build capabilities for stronger identification, verification, and real-time threat detection, FIs can prevent increasingly innovative and technically advanced attacks.

“The increased need to deepen threat detection, analysis and timely prevention capability requires a more strategic and structured approach that takes into account proactive multi-pronged data and technology initiatives, alongside robust identity verification and authentication tools,”
Bernardi Susastyo
, General Manager, Asia, GBG said.

“In 2023, FIs would do well to address risk management holistically to ensure the initiatives they adopt integrate data across their organisations and the ecosystem, so that even as they improve their fraud prevention and risk management capabilities, they are not compromising customer experiences.”

You can read the full Asia report
here
.