Samsung Introduces Samsung Newsroom Malaysia – For all your Samsung needs

Everything Samsung in Samsung Newsroom Malaysia

Samsung Malaysia Electronics recently launched their own news hub called Samsung Newsroom Malaysia that will share news or anything related to Samsung to the local media, consumers and their die hard fans. With Samsung Newsroom Malaysia, Samsung can keep you more up to date with with the latest information about the company.
The content Samsung is bringing with Samsung Newsroom Malaysia includes most recent innovations, events, insights on the brand’s products, services, as well as inspirational stories on citizenship. Furthermore, most of the content shared on Samsung Newsroom Malaysia will be in the form of press material, infographics and videos.

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The Malaysian edition of Samsung Newsroom is the 13th Samsung Newsroom that has been launched by Samsung across the globe. Other than the main Global Samsung Newsroom, other local editions of the platform are from the United States, Korea, Vietnam, Brazil,
India, Germany, Russia, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Argentina and Bharat. Yes, even Bharat has their own localised version of Samsung’s Newsroom platform. (I’m kidding)
Here’s another bit of interesting trivia (well I found it interesting). Apparently, the Malaysian edition of Samsung Newsroom is the second localised edition of the Newsroom platform, after Vietnam, in the whole of South East Asia. Samsung just started this thing in Malaysia and we’re already at a podium position, I guess the semangat SEA Games thing must be really infectious. Jokes aside, the introduction of Samsung Newsroom Malaysia is part of the company’s ongoing global initiative to connect with media, consumers and die hard Samsung fans alike.
Come check it out right here.
Pokdepinion: This is definitely a good move by Samsung Malaysia if not a smart one. By introducing a localised version of their Newsroom platform, instead of relying on the foreign ones for content and such, a lot more relevant and locally based Samsung content will reach their consumers and hard core fans.
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PS Vita Won’t Be Seeing The End Just Yet

Can’t see anything on my side either. I guess they would do it when the ratio between benefits and cost of submission process (Sony’s QA testing in particular) will not be favorable anymore. For now we can still submit Vita and PS3 titles.
— Fabrice Breton (@COWCATGames) July 13, 2019

It’s no secret that the PS Vita hasn’t done well since its release to the mass market. With low sales and not as many games on the platform, it wasn’t exactly an enticing handheld game device for consumers. Previously, we reported about Sony calling it quits on the PS Vita but as it turns out, there might still be some life for it.
According to a Kickstarter post from the developer of Sense: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story, Suzaku, Sony had a set date for final software submissions for the PS Vita. Notable PS Vita game publishers such as Ratalaika Games and Cowcat Games have commented on the matter. They mentioned that they aren’t aware of any cut-offs.

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It was said that they’ve received no communication from Sony so we shouldn’t expect support to end anytime soon. This would put the rumour that software support might come to an abrupt end soon for the handheld gaming device.
While we doubt that Sony would put in more effort on the device out of nowhere, still continuing on the software end isn’t necessarily a bad idea. After all, suddenly pulling the plug would anger existing owners and would certainly affect the confidence that people have on the brand.
Source: jackofallcontrollers
Pokdepinion: I personally love the handheld gaming machine, especially with how powerful it was when it first released. But there just isn’t much games for me on the platform so I couldn’t be bothered. I can’t say the same for other gamers as they may feel differently.
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Celcom Introduces SafeMate — Malaysia’s First Emergency Response Sidekick!

Celcom Axiata Berhad has today introduced SafeMate, which is a personal security device that allows users to request emergency assistance anywhere and anytime.
Celcom Introduces SafeMate
With SafeMate, users can get emergency aid with just a simple click on their smart devices and that would alert first responders to their location for immediate assistance, even when their phone is locked. Paired with ‘React Mobile Safety App’, users can install the app on their mobile phones and remain connected to SafeMate, all through Bluetooth.
Once activated, it will trigger a distress signal to a 24/7 emergency call center, followed with a user vitrifaction process on regards to the emergency situation. If in any case there is no response from the user, the emergency call center will then notify the user’s registered emergency contacts. Local authorities, such as the police will be contacted, if there is no response after contacting the selected emergency contacts.

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SafeMate is equipped with a GPS tracking features that enables selected family members or friends to locate users and allows them to receive immediate notifications at any time of emergency.
For a limited time, Celcom post-paid users can register for SafeMate with an upfront payment of RM240 and enjoy an early bird offer of RM9.80 for 12 months, which includes a one-year warranty on the device.
It is available at all Celcom bluecube stores in the country. To activate it, you would need to install the React Mobile – Safety App which can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.
For more details on SafeMate, you can check out at Celcom’s official website by going through here.
Pokdepinion: It’s a good service that they’ve introduced. You never know when you will face an emergency. Be sure not to abuse it and play around with it though. You wouldn’t want the police to come looking for you now, would you?
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Digi Makes Improvements To Their Web And App Accessibility For The Visually Impaired

Digi has recently introduced improvements to the accessibility features to their website and MyDigi app in order to better serve the visually impaired community in Malaysia. These improvements were also made to commemorate the recent International Day of Persons with Disability 2020.

To complement improvements to these digital touchpoints, Digi also released an Inclusive Digital Touchpoints Playbook to inspire other like-minded organisations to similarly build accessible digital platforms to benefit more persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the country.

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Digi making it easy for PWDs to access their services
The accessibility improvements made were based on the international standards for accessibility and addresses four challenges associated with visual impairment, which are blindness, low vision, colour blindness and dyslexia. These improvements are being built into Digi’s current web and app design, functionality, content and technology platforms to ensure compatibility with digital applications commonly used by PWDs such as screen readers, audio and video transcribers.
The company said that the upgrades will be continuous going forward, as more considerations to improve accessibility features are needed to accommodate people with different types of disabilities.
Digi and Dialogue in the Dark
In addition, Digi collaborated with a few local enterprises which include Dialogue in The Dark and the Make It Right Movement. These organisations work closely with the visually impaired
communities, to release the Inclusive Digital Touchpoints Playbook. The Playbook shares valuable insights from Digi’s research and direct feedback from the PWD community which includes:

How to assess current website friendliness for disabled users
Tools to validate if implemented feature upgrades are effective
Examples of international best practices for accessible websites and apps

Digi and Make it Right Movement
Philip Ling, Digi’s Head of Sustainability hopes that sharing the Playbook will drive faster adoption of inclusive technologies among other organisations to benefit more people with disabilities in a shorter timeframe. Mr Ling also hopes that by doing so, they can collectively raise the standards and normalise the way companies include and serve PWD communities across the country.
Previously, Digi had rolled out several other initiatives such as their Yellow Heart Privileges, to increase accessibility for underserved communities. The Yellow Heart Privileges provides an
RM10 monthly lifetime rebate for connectivity plans catered to the disabled community and senior citizens. It also helps upgrade accessibility in Digi Stores such as wheelchair ramps and dedicated express lanes for persons with disabilities, senior citizens and expectant mothers.
Pokdepinion: As a long-time Digi user, I’m pretty proud of Digi’s strides towards making things easier and more accessible for PWDs.
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Digi Jaringan PRIHATIN Now Includes Samsung Galaxy A12 And Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Under the Jaringan PRIHATIN Program, which has been extended till August 31, Digi has included the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A to its smartphone bundle choices. All Malaysians who qualify for the RM180 refunds or the RM300 device subsidy can purchase these new smartphones along with their preferred plans.
Prihatin 35 Prepaid Bundle – Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Customers who purchase this Prihatin 35 Prepaid package and are qualified for the RM300 subsidy will receive a FREE Xiaomi Redmi 9A smartphone with no contract commitment. The deal includes 3 months of 30GB Truly High-Speed Internet access and monthly Unlimited Calls for RM100. Customers will also get 2GB of free data every day for up to a year.

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Prihatin 40 Postpaid Bundle – Xiaomi Redmi 9A and Samsung Galaxy A12

Customers who qualify for the RM300 subsidy can acquire the Xiaomi Redmi 9A for free if they sign up for the Prihatin 40 Postpaid bundle and submit an RM100 advance payment. Those interested in purchasing the Samsung Galaxy A12 would have to spend a total of RM305 (RM205 for the handset and RM100 for the plan).
Customers would receive an RM100 advance payment back in the form of an RM10 monthly bill rebate over a 10-month period, requiring them to pay only RM30 per month. Aside from that, they will receive 10GB of Truly High-Speed Internet per month, as well as 2GB of free data per day for up to a year. Customers who purchase this package will be locked into a one-year commitment.

Finally, for up to one year, eligible Malaysians will continue to get a monthly rebate of RM15 across a wide range of prepaid and postpaid plans, as well as an additional 2GB of data every day. They can now utilise this rebate to purchase any of the Digi Prihatin Bundle’s eligible cellphones. All eligible Malaysians, including Digi’s existing customers, should take advantage of this deal and sign up by August 31. Non-Digi clients can also take advantage of Digi’s Jaringan PRIHATIN deals by switching to Digi or getting a new Digi mobile number.
Customers who are interested can easily verify their eligibility and register online here. They can also register at any of Digi’s authorised locations, including Digi Stores, Digi Store Express, Senheng, and convenience stores like 7-Eleven, 99 Speedmart, KK SUPER MART, myNEWS, and Happy Mart, located around the country.
Pokdepinion: Good on Digi to add new smartphone options to their Digi Jaringan PRIHATIN plans. Both the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A are pretty decent phones with decent specifications.
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honor View10 And honor 7X Price Cut – Now More Accessible

honor has announced that their View10 and 7X smartphones are now more accessible to the market with their latest price cut.
honor View10 & honor 7X Price Cut
While previously honor just had an anniversary promotion, the prices that were offered was only that period of time. Now, the prices are officially here to stay.
honor View10
Previously priced at RM2,099, now you its price is lowered to RM1,899. The View10 was officially launched at the back of last year. Marking it as honor’s flagship device up to date.

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CPU/Chipset:
Kirin 970 (Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU:
Mali-G72 MP12

RAM:
6GB

Display:
5.99″, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) 18:9 ratio

Storage:
64GB (expandable with microSD up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Dual 16 MP (f/1.8) + 20 MP, phase detection autofocus, 2x lossless zoom, LED flash
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0

OS:
Android 8.0 Oreo (EMUI 8.0)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
LTE

SIM:
nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-Po 3750mAh (non-removable), fast charging

honor 7X
Similarly, the honor 7X was also launched last year, shortly before the View10 came out. Now you can the device at a lower RM899 price tag.

CPU/Chipset:
Kirin 659 (Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU:
Mali-T830 MP2

RAM:
4 GB

Display:
5.93-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) FullView display

Storage:
64GB (expandable with microSD up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Dual 16 MP (f/2.2) +2 MP phase detection autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP f/2.0

OS:
Android 7.1 Nougat (EMUI 7.1)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
LTE Cat 4

SIM:
nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-Ion 3340mAh (non-removable)

Pokdepinion: While a price drop is never a bad news and is highly welcomed, the price drop seems kind of fast.  Even so when they just had their anniversary sale promotion (where the price was exactly the same as the one listed here). I feel bad for the ones that bought the devices during that period where you can just simply buy it now without the added effort.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Have the Infamous Cross-Dressing Scene and More

Gamers have grown increasingly curious on the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake. Would it be a simple remake that’s exactly the same as the original, or would it include some new content to enjoy? Worse yet, would there be cut content due to the fact that the game was in a completely different era, and societal norms differ greatly back then.
Well, one particular iconic moment has been confirmed to happen in the game. We’re talking about the Honey Bee Inn cross-dressing scenario with Cloud Strife. This information came during on an interview with Famitsu by game director Tetsuya Nomura:

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The Honey Bee Inn cross-dressing event is still in. We’ve made it more modern. If we made the facility like we did in the original game, the physical unease would be staggering, so that was no good…
Aside from that, it was mentioned that for combat, each party member will have different enemy affinities and will also require the use of items to restore MP. We can also expect new enemies that never appeared before in the game, though it’s uncertain if it’s just for regular enemies or if there will be new boss fights as well.
As for character design, it was mentioned that for Tifa and Aerith, the team wanted to give one a western-style appearance and the other one appealing more to the Eastern style. Due to the fact that the game will only covering the Midgar portion, we won’t be seeing Yuffie, Cid, Cait Sith, or Vincent anytime soon. But we sure can look forward to Cloud cross-dressing at least.
Final Fantasy VII Remake will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 3rd March 2020.
Source: Famitsu
Pokdepinion: Well, aside from arguably the most exciting part of the game, we do have a bunch of new things to look forward to.
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ROG Kunai Gamepad Review – Almost a Joy Con

When the ROG Phone 2 first made its appearance in the global preview, all eyes were on the ROG Kunai Gamepad. Why would they not? It looked aesthetically versatile, it seemed dynamic, and above all, it touted itself as capable of turning your ROG Phone 2 into a Nintendo Switch. I was one of the very interested name in the list as I have been using the ROG Phone and the Gamevice along with the TwinView Dock all this while. If you read the respective reviews, you can see that I highlighted a number of quirks they had that needed fixing. Let’s see if the new generation accessories are any better.
Unboxing the ROG Kunai Gamepad
 We got the ROG Phone 2 Super Pack with all the accessories in it. To showcase everything, we have created a simple “deluggaging” (instead of unboxing) video for you guys. Jump to minute 4:39 for the ROG Kunai part.

The box opens up and presents the Kunai controllers and the Kunai Holder gracefully. The Kunai Bumper case is placed underneath and is also included. In the side compartment, a Type-C to Type-A cable is included. Of course, finally we have the user guides.

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Appearance

The Kunai controllers themselves, while looking symmetrical, are actually a little different. The surface plastic that blends glossy and brushed finishing are typical of ROG design concepts and visible throughout a massive range of their products. The 5-way analog thumbsticks are positioned at the same exact points at the top of the controllers. The left controller spots a 8-way D-pad while the right controller holds the face buttons with A, B, X and Y etched on them.

Running diagonally on the left controller is a transparent strip that actually has RGB lighting capabilities under it and syncs with your ROG Phone 2.

The front of the controllers hold a total of 4 trigger buttons engraved with L1, L2, R1 and R2 respectively. The left controller’s L1 button has a dim LED underneath that signify’s its connectivity.

Turning the controller around spots a dotted grip area with special M1 button on the right controller and M2 button on the left controller.

At the bottom of the left controller, there is a 3.5mm jack that bypasses the audio into the remote controller for your convenience. That’s a very well thought out design, I must say.

The connection side of the Kunai has six gold plated pins and a spring ball to lock it in position.

The Kunai Holder has even more functionalities that further extends the Kunai controllers. The top facade has a brushed finishing with the top part graced by a 5-buttons triangle.

The center button is the main “activation” button that toggles the Kunai on, off, pairing mode and execution functions. Around it from right to left are the Start button, Function button, Profile button and Select button.

On the front side, you would see a USB Type-C socket with a status LED next to it. Further on the lower side, two trigger buttons L3 and R3 sandwich the Republic of Gamers logo the glosses on the matte surface. On the bottom of the Kunai Holder, there are two more extra buttons, the M3 and M4 for further extending the game controls layout.

Hidden at the back of the controller is the 2.4GHz RF transmitter that can be plugged into USB Type-A ports.

On the other side of this block is a toggle that allows you to switch between Wireless, USB and Bluetooth modes.

Along the block, you would find 6 connecting pins and a notch that secures the Kunai and provides the connectivity and power to them.

The Kunai Gamepad set comes with a Kunai Bumper Case. This case was designed to fit the ROG Phone 2 and secure the Kunai controller on the sides while providing connectivity via a Type-C port that connects to the bottom socket of the ROG Phone. The bumper case is slim and it actually works with the AeroActive Cooler II attached together. I think this is a huge plus point over the Gamevice controller on the last generation ROG Phone.
Specifications
Since there are two parts of the accessories, the gamepad mode and the handheld mode, I have separated the specifications accordingly.
ROG Kunai Gamepad Specifications
Supported PlatformAndroid 4.0 or laterConnectivity– RF 2.4GHz– USB Type-C– Bluetooth V4.2Dimensions141 x 107 x 50 mmWeight270gStatus LEDYesAura RGBYesBatteryUp to 8 hours in Wireless RF modeVibration MotorYesKey MappingYes
ROG Kunai Handheld Specifications
Supported PlatformAndroid 4.0 or laterConnectivity – USB Type-CDimensions50 x 95.7 x 30 mmWeight50g (L) + 50g (R)Status LEDNoAura RGBYesBatteryNot AvailableVibration MotorNoKey MappingYes
User Experience
So I said that the Kunai controllers are “almost” Joy Cons in the title. That’s because they still miss several features that the Joy Con controllers have. First of all, they cannot be used independently. There are no batteries in the individual Kunai controllers and they dont have vibrating components within. That also means that they do not have axial sensors for motion gestures like the Joy Cons have. However, they are definitely lighter than the Joy Cons. Very light in fact!

You have two modes that you can use the Kunai controllers in. The first mode is the handheld mode. You insert the ROG Phone 2 into the bumper case (you will have to remove the primary Aero Case if you are using it), then you slide the Kunai controllers to the sides of this case. The power and connectivity is delivered through USB Type-C. That’s it. You’re ready to use it.

The second mode is the Gamepad mode. You slide the Kunai into ROG Kunai Holder and it becomes a portable remote controller. You can then use it just like any other wireless (or wired) gamepad. It also activates vibration mode once you dock the Kunai into it.
How to connect the ROG Kunai Gamepad
 There are choices of connecting over Bluetooth, USB or Wireless RF (Radio Frequency) depending on your receiving device. Note: At the time of writing this article, the Kunai Gamepad was not fully compatible with Windows OS yet. You can pair it, but only the ROG button works which launched the browser and redirects to Google website. I believe there is a pending accessory firmware update. If you are reading this and believe it now works, please let us know and we will update this article accordingly.
Assuming you have fully charged the Kunai holder and the controllers are inserted in;
Bluetooth Mode

Switch the toggle at the bottom of the gamepad to “Bluetooth” mode.With the gamepad turned off, long press the ROG button until the status LED blinks in blue. This sets the gamepad into pairing mode.Now search for “ROG Kunai Gamepad” on your device and pair it.If it requests for permissions, you will need to grant them.Once paired, the status LED will turn green.
You are now ready to use the Kunai Gamepad in Bluetooth mode.
USB (Wired) Mode
Switch the toggle at the bottom of the gamepad to “USB” mode.Plug the Type-C end of the cable to the Kunai Gamepad.Plug the other end of the Type-A cable to your connecting device.Press the ROG button to turn on the Kunai GamepadThe ROG Kunai Gamepad will automatically establish a connectivity.Once connected, the status LED will turn green.
You are now ready to use the Kunai Gamepad in USB (Wired) mode.
Wireless RF (2.4GHz) Mode
Switch the toggle at the bottom of the gamepad to “Wireless” mode.Withdraw the transmitter from the back of the device and plug it into the connecting device.Press the ROG button to turn on the Kunai Gamepad.The ROG Kunai Gamepad will automatically establish a connectivity.Once connected, the status LED will turn green.
You are now ready to use the Kunai Gamepad in Wireless RF (2.4GHz) mode.
You cannot connect the ROG Kunai Gamepad to your ROG Phone 2 via it’s Wi-Fi directly as the ROG Kunai Gamepad doesn’t support Wi-Fi Direct. It doesn’t really adhere to IEEE 802.11 standards anyway, so technically, it’s not really a Wi-Fi module. Apart from the fact that you would need to use the Wi-Fi for the internet on your ROG Phone 2, making that option not practical too. Neither did they utilize the 802.11ad support on the ROG Phone 2 because that one is reserved for the WiGig. But all hope is not lost, because you can still do this.

You can plug a Type-C to Type-A converter to your ROG Phone 2 and then plug the transmitter to it. It will actually detect and work flawlessly. In fact, you can do this with any Android 4.0 and above device. I tested it with my Samsung Note 10 Plus and it worked too. I can navigate around the device once it’s connected. Though the real prowess for the Kunai lies in the software that is embedded with the ROG UI in the ROG Phone 2.
If the game natively support the ROG Kunai, you will immediately be able to use the gamepad including navigating around the game menu. If it doesn’t, then you can customize the layout by placing virtual buttons to trigger the respective area on the screen.

To do this, once you have connected the Kunai Gamepad with your smartphone, run the game and pull out the Game Genie. There will be an option called “Key Mapping” that will automatically appear in Game Genie. Press it and you will be presented with the key mapper. Press the plus button and then either select from the dropdown or press a key on the Kunai to drop the button on the mapper.

Drag this button around to position it where you want it to be. Do this for all the relevant buttons while your enemies kill you because this will be the last time they do that. Once you have mapped, you can choose to either hide the button mapping or show them on the game UI by ticking the checkbox at the top. Like I mentioned in my Gamevice review, if there was an option to upload the Key Mapping to be downloaded by other players, it would have been better. The Nvidia Shield has had this long ago and it’s fun to try various key maps uploaded by different users. You might just find the perfect one.
You can also use only one Kunai controller while still using the touchscreen if you wish. This only works with the left Kunai controller though. You cannot use only the right Kunai controller. You can also couple this with the AirTrigger II on your ROG Phone if you want to. This is essentially useful for MOBA or fast paces FPS games. Why would you do this, you ask?

See, there is one thing that ticks me off and I really think the Kunai Gamepad needs desperately. It’s the “acceleration” mode especially for the thumbsticks, even more importantly for the “perspective control” soft key. You can set the sensitivity to be either fast or slow, but that’s not enough. If there was an accelerator, I could turn the perspective faster when I’m moving around and slow down when I tilt the thumbstick just a tad bit, for aiming purposes for example. So using the touchscreen instead gives me better control over the perspective and I use the AirTrigger II to fire.

If you realize, your ROG Phone 2 came with two long rubber strips which you would be wondering what are they for. Now that you have your Kunai Gamepad paired to your ROG Phone 2, you would want the ROG Phone 2 to be standing on a flat surface. You can stick the rubber strip at the bottom of your AeroActive II cooler and it will make the ROG phone stand with a slight tilt, perfect for gaming with the Kunai Gamepad. Besides, who games at 90° angle anyway, right?
With the rubber strips, it gives you a slight tilt for better viewing angle
Sure, you can also choose to dock the ROG Phone 2 on the Mobile Desktop Dock if you have it too, but the fact that ASUS thought this far to deliver the ultimate gaming experience, it’s amazing!

Here’s another thing that I have a concern about. The Kunai controllers feel extremely light and I have my worries about its durability. Maybe it’s just me because the Nintendo Switch Joy Cons are also fragile at the sliding parts, but overall weight of the Kunai controllers together with the ROG Phone 2 feels decent. It’s something that I cannot summarize until I have used it long enough, but its still a concern. Though I have tried holding the whole set with only one of the controllers and shake it, it holds pretty firmly. Guess we will know on the long run. At least ASUS has made it lightweight and I’m very happy with that.
There is an RGB strip that runs across the left controller. This RGB will sync with your ROG Phone 2’s AURA RGB logo at the back. It doesn’t have its own dedicated settings which I’m totally fine with. It surely gives the Kunai Controller a unique look.

The gamepad itself has a battery built-in and it’s capable of continuous gameplay of up to 5 hours. But I guess this is not much of an issue if considering it can be plugged in via the Type-C port whether for charging only or connectivity at the same time. The ROG Phone 2 setup is far from a farcry when it comes to battery life anyway.
One final thing that I would suggest. The ROG Ultimate Pack comes with a ROG Phone Bag that fits the Kunai perfectly in it. It’s one of the little things that can make a huge impact overall. I did highlight this in my Gamevice and TwinView reviews back then requesting ASUS to make carrying the accessories a little more convenient, so having these available makes a very noticeable impact for me. The ROG Phone Bag itself is worth RM199 but is only exclusive for the Superpack for now. We highly recommend ASUS to make this available separately. I’m sure many people will want to purchase it. You can see this bag in our unboxing video above.
Conclusion
In comparison to the Gamevice from the previous generation ROG Phone, the Kunai is easily a major upgrade. ASUS has put a lot of thought into making the Kunai and I enjoyed every discovery that I had since I started using it. It needs a little software polishing before it becomes the best controller for a gaming smartphone, and I think this will even happen in the coming days as they deliver accessory firmware updates.
The RM499 price is also fairly justifiable if you ask me although it’s about RM150 more expensive than the Gamevice. For the experience that it delivers, and how it’s tightly integrated with the ROG Phone, I think it’s worth the money. I mean, if you buy the 512GB ROG Phone 2 instead of the 1TB version, the money that you would save accounts enough for these babies. Be a smart gamer ;)
What I can say? The ROG Kunai Gamepad is the one accessory you MUST have if you own the ROG Phone 2. Hands down~

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New Devil May Cry 5 Trailer Confirms the Return of A Major Character

Devil May Cry 5 will be coming very soon, to much joy of gamers and fans of the series. Before we can get our hands on the game, Capcom has released a “final trailer” which contains some spoilers for the game.
It does have a fair amount of story spoilers so if you want to save the surprises, best not to watch it. None of the major plot points are spoiled, at least that’s what I think, but we do see a whole lot of more story-focused scenes in this trailer than in the past. Just avoid it if you want to have a completely fresh experience.
If you do end up taking a look at it though, you should see a whole bunch of new footage of Dante, Nero, and V, the game’s newest character addition, throughout this trailer. There are also some brief sequences of each character in action, blasting demons away left and right. There’s also a rather familiar character we see making a return. While we don’t actually get a face, you can easily tell by the weapon that is being wielded.

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If you want to check out the final trailer, we’ve included it at the top of this post. Devil May Cry 5 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 8th March 2019.
Pokdepinion: I grow more excited as the release date draws near. I hope the excitement is still there when I get to play it myself.
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[CES2018] The Next-Gen HTC Vive Pro; More Than Just An Improved Display

Arguably the most powerful consumer VR headset has gotten even more powerful, as seen at CES 2018. Introducing the brand new HTC Vive Pro, with upgraded display resolution among other things.
CES 2018: The Next-Gen HTC Vive Pro

If you’re a big fan of virtual reality, then this particular piece of equipment unveiled at CES 2018 is definitely something you are going to love. The HTC Vive Pro has a few upgrades from its predecessor, the HTC Vive that’s definitely worth taking note of.
First things first, the HTC Vive Pro headset features higher resolution OLED displays at 2880 x 1600, upgrades from the Vive’s 1080 x 1200 resolution. It also has attached headphones, which has 3D audio integrated, so you can actually use it as it is instead of looking for a suitable headphone / headset to go along with it.

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If you already have a HTC Vive VR kit at home, you can opt to purchase just the Vive Pro headset as you can use it with its predecessor’s base stations for room-scale motion tracking. Basically, the only thing that’s new here is the headset itself.
Interestingly, HTC also announced that you can use the Vive Pro wirelessly, but you will need to use their wireless adapter, aptly named the Vive Wireless Adapter. It utilizes Intel’s WiGig technology to effectively remove the need for wires.
Did you know that they also introduced a standalone VR headset known as the HTC Vive Focus late last year? Click here if you want to know more about that.
At the moment, there is no word yet on when exactly the Vive Pro headset will be officially released. We’ll be reporting on the matter as soon as information becomes available.

Pokdepinion: Well, I remember being blown away by how the Vive performed and how much I enjoyed it. I can’t wait to give the Vive Pro a try. Forget holes, I’m somewhat prepared to rip a whole new dimension in my wallet.
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APC by Schneider Electric Is Offering RM100 Instant Vouchers on Lazada and Shopee During 10.10

Enjoy more savings with APC by Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is offering up to RM100 of instant vouchers on selected products by APC by Schneider Electric to celebrate the super sales on Lazada and Shopee this 10.10. You can check out the APC by Schneider Electric products that are offering these instant voucher deals down below:

Product
Model No
RRP
Instant Voucher Amount

Back UPS Pro BR Series
For backup power during
electrical failure
BR650MI
BR900MI
RM1,051
RM1,259
50

BR1300MI
BR1600MI
RM 2,009
RM 2,249
80

BR1200SI
BR1600SI
BY1500GI
RM 2,109
RM 2,249
RM 2,499
100

Easy UPS SMV Series
Provides you with
protection during unstable
power condition
SMV750I-MS
SMV1000I-MS
RM 1,039
RM 1,319
50

SMV1500AI-MS
RM 1,829
80

SMV2000AI-MS
SMV3000AI-MS
RM 2,169
RM 2,859
100

Essential SurgeArrest
Basic protection against
power surges for your
electronical devices
PM8-UK
PMH63VT-UK
RM 250
RM 230
10

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APC by Schneider Electric solutions are designed to protect devices against downtime, data loss and hardware damage that happens due to power problems. Their comprehensive solutions, which are designed for both home and corporate environments, improve the manageability, availability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communications and industrial equipment of all sizes.
We even tested some of their products here and you can watch the below to see what we think:

You can find all of the above products on Schneider Electric’s Lazada and Shopee pages starting now!
Pokdepinion: Just in time! I’ve been looking to get new power extensions for my house.
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Apple Watch Series 8 Review – Don’t Fix What Isn’t Broken

Unboxing the Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch Series 8 Review – Box

Let’s kick off our Apple Watch Series 8 review with the unboxing. In typical Apple fashion, you get a minimalistic white box, which opens up two two other boxes; one for the watch and one for the Sport Band. It’s essentially the same as last year’s Series 7. Inside the boxes, you will find the following items:
Apple Watch Series 8 Review – Box content

Wireless charger (USB-C)
Midnight Black Sport Band
User guide
The Apple Watch Series 8 itself

For our unit, we got ourselves the 45mm variant along with a red sport band. The only thing that differs is the size so everything else should be the same with the smaller 41mm variant.
Specifications

CPU
Apple S8
S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core CPU
Apple W3 Wireless chip
Apple U1 Ultra Wideband chip
7nm TSMC

GPU
PowerVR

Memory
1GB RAM

Storage
32GB eMMC 5.1

Display
1.9″ 484 x 396 Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display with Sapphire Crystal glass
1000 nits peak brightness

Audio
Loudspeaker
Microphone

Camera
No

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body)
Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy)
Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode)

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 /b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
Ultra Wideband

Software
watchOS 9.1

Battery
308mAh
Apple proprietary wireless charging (USB-C)

Dimensions
45 x 38 x 10.7 mm

Weight
51.5g

Ingress protection
IP6X

The Good
Apple Watch Series 8 Review – Bottom
I’m sure a lot of people have been saying how the Apple Watch Series 8 looks pretty much the same as the Series 7. While that is true, there’s no denying how good it looks. The rounded-square shape with the digital crown gives it a clean, classy look that is undeniably Apple. The dust and water resistance of IP6X and WR50 respectively also means that it’s built pretty solid as well, making it perfect for everyday use, even for workouts.

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While going for officially licensed Apple accessories is always the safest option, the one major benefit of going for a mainline Apple Watch is that you can buy a ton of 3rd party accessories for it. From a variety of bands to protective cases for it, you can never really run out of options and given how versatile the Apple Watch Series 8 is, it’s easy to get something to match with a variety of outfits at varying prices.
Apple Watch Series 8 Review – It will tell you if you left behind an Apple device
The display is also one of the best I’ve ever experience on smartwatch thus far. For our unit, we got an adequately sized Retina LTPO OLED display that is some of the sharpest displays on a wearable around, with vibrant colours and excellent contrast that only an OLED display can bring. Having a peak brightness of 1000 nits makes it easy to read even under direct sunlight, and the near-nonexistent bezels make it a joy to look at.
It’s worth pointing out that the Always-On display is essentially just a dimmed down version of when the display is active, and it will let you see the time, weather, and other data on the watchface without raising your wrist. It adds a layer of convenience that sets it apart from the Apple Watch SE but having it disabled for extra battery life is also a viable option since the display activates pretty fast upon moving your wrist. In short, it’s a great option to have.
Apple Watch Series 8 Review – Sleep tracker data synced to iPhone
Interacting with it has always been convenient as the touchscreen is just as responsive as a modern day iPhone, and the digital crown has this tactility that makes it fun to just toy around with like fidget toy. Initially, I thought it was stupid to use an on-screen keyboard on it given its much smaller than your average smartphone but to my surprise, it was actually easy to use. You’d really only have trouble with accuracy if you have abnormally large fingers.
One of the biggest attractions of this watch is the myriad of health features available. From tracking your sleep to measuring your temperature, it provides so much insight in helping you understand your body and give you a better idea for a healthier you. In fact, they’ve added more data as part of watchOS 9, such as breaking down how much time you’ve spent in REM, core, and deep sleep.
Apple Watch Series 8 Review – ECG scan
At times, the health notification can sound a bit scary, such as if it detects you have an irregular heartbeat or low blood oxygen levels but as long as you understand that it’s not a certified medical gear and it’s more of something to give you a heads up on what to check on, it’s a wonderful thing to have. In short, they’ve done an incredible job at making these both intuitive and easy to understand.
Apple Watch Series 8 Review – Compass app
Going back to watchOS 9 for a moment, it does add more than just new and updated watchfaces. For starters, the new Compass app lets you see the direction you’re facing, and using the digital crown lets you get more details on your latitude, longitude, incline, and elevation. The best thing about it is the Backtrack feature, where it keeps a log of where you’re going and it will help visualize your pathing. You can even add custom waypoints along the way, which makes it far easier to return back to a point of interest or origin.
Other than that, those who have atrial fibrillation can easily track the amount of time your heart shows signs of it in the Health app. The Medications app will help you keep track of all the medicines and vitamins you take. The addition of low power mode can help you get more out of the watch’s battery life as well. Sure, most of these aren’t exclusive to this watch but given that it comes with watchOS 9, it’s worth mentioning as it adds yet another layer of convenience and data.

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I was one of those people who would be too self-conscious trying to talk to the Apple Watch, as it would look as if I’m pretending to be James Bond. While nothing much has changed on this end as Siri still works as great as ever, I have to take a moment to praise how good the microphone is on this thing. Not only is it great for voice notes / messages, it’s actually a viable substitute if you ever want to record a video but don’t have a standalone mic.

One thing that was constantly highlighted at launch, and a feature I hope I will never get to use, which is car crash detection. In the event of a severe accident, the Apple Watch Series 8 will ask if you’re okay, and if not, it will help call emergency services. You don’t have to say that you’re not okay as failure to respond within 10 seconds will have them automatically contacted for your own wellbeing.
Apple Watch Series 8 Review – Bedside Mode while charging

Lastly, the charging speed is pretty fast. The claim going around is that it takes 90 minutes to go from 0% to 100% but that doesn’t tell you the whole story. In half that time, it can actually go from 0% to 80%, so you don’t have to charge it for too long. 80% is more than enough to last you the whole day, that’s for sure, but more on battery life at a later section.
The Bad
Apple Watch Series 8 Review – Fitness
While the Apple Watch Series 8 does add numerous improvements toward its health-centric features, there are some things you need to keep in mind. For starters, it has an emphasis on the activity rings, which will notify you during the day to complete it, such as by standing or moving for a certain amount of time. It can be annoying but while it helps people get a clear metric of what to do, the lack of focus on rest days can be damaging for newbies. This can be easily circumvented with the use of other apps, such as Gentler Streak.
The addition of low power mode is great but at the end of the day, the Apple Watch Series 8 is still a smartwatch that you need to charge everyday. Given how feature-packed it is, it shouldn’t be a surprise but if you want, you could disable the Always-On display, which allows me to go for 2 days without charging. The fact that charging doesn’t take long makes it less annoying.
Apple Watch Series 8 Review – Battery
Speaking of charging however, the need for it to be charged with its proprietary wireless charger can be a pain if you’re the type that misplace things or would like minimal wires. Given how strong Apple has pushed MagSafe for the iPhones, it would have been nice if this could be charged with the very same MagSafe charger. Perhaps it’s something that could happen in the future.
Lastly, while I personally believe this is one of the best mainstream smartwatches around, it is on the pricier side. Sure, it does start at RM1,899 but if you opt for the stainless steel case with a more premium band, that price could easily shoot up to RM3,649. Keep in mind, this is a smartwatch that can only truly work at its best if you’re using an iPhone, so it’s not one that’s meant for everyone, but that’s the price to pay to ensure that everything is working as it should.
Apple Watch Series 8 Verdict
Apple Watch Series 8 Review
The Apple Watch Series 8 is without a doubt one of the best smartwatches around, with an OS that far exceeds its competition. It certainly is pricey but you do get what you pay for. There’s very little reason to upgrade for a Series 7 user but otherwise, it’s definitely worth considering. In all honesty, if the battery life was significantly longer, like a week long at least, this could be the closest thing to perfection for a smartwatch in 2022.
At the end of our Apple Watch Series 8 review, I award this smartwatch with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

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New Nintendo Switch Models Enter Production and Possibly Coming Soon

Previously, we reported about two new Nintendo Switch models in the works. Now, it appears that more details on the upcoming variants have surfaced as development has become rather fast-paced.
According to a report from WSJ, the two Nintendo Switch models have entered the production phase. From what we know thus far, one of them is a more powerful version of the current one, much like how the PS4 Pro is to the original PlayStation 4 console. It’s not expected to be much stronger, and would be similar to how the New Nintendo 3DS is to the original 3DS in terms of specifications.

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The other one is a more affordable model. It’s said to sport a new look but will be weaker compared to the original. Apart from that, it’s said that the Joy-Cons will lack the HD Rumble feature and may be a handheld-only machine. There is also a possibility that the Joy-Cons are non-removable.
Apart from that, the new Nintendo Switch models are said to not cost you an arm and a leg regardless of Donald Trump’s proposed 25% import tax on electronics made in China. Video game consoles itself aren’t exactly profitable, with most profits being made from the games being sold. To alleviate the situation, they may move production from China to Southeast Asia instead.
We’ll be reporting on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Source: WSJ
Pokdepinion: Well, I already have one myself so I’m good but I am interested to see how the more powerful model will be like.
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Three New DualShock 4 Controllers Coming Soon – Limited Stock at Launch

Looking for a new gamepad? Regardless of whether you’re on the PS4 or on PC, perhaps these upcoming DualShock 4 controllers are what you’re looking for?
Three New DualShock 4 Controllers Coming Soon

The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore has officially announced that there will be three new DualShock 4 controllers coming soon. Those 3 new controllers are new colour options for the popular DualShock 4 controllers.

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Those three colours are:

Berry Blue
Metallic Copper
Blue Camouflage

These controllers are based on the CUH-ZCT2 series, the one where you can see the light on the touch pad. As far as specifications are concerned, it’s still the same controller we all know and are familiar with. Battery capacity is still at 1,000mAh so no boost in battery life either. It’s purely for aesthetics.
All three controllers will be available starting 28th September 2018. Keep in mind that it will only be available in limited quantities so if you’re looking to get yourself one, you have to act quick.
When it has finally been released, you can purchase them at PlayStation Authorized Dealers and Sony Centres in Malaysia. If you’re not sure where to find them, click here to find out.
Pokdepinion: Great timing, one of my DualShock 4 controllers died so I needed a new one. Guess I’ll just wait for September when it’s finally out in stores.
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Pizza Hut goes digital – Robots, AR, Self service kiosk now in Malaysia

No, we’re not planning to turn into a food blog or anything of that sort if you are wondering, but Pizza Hut has something really awesome in house for everyone. Going digital to make things ‘easier’ and ‘better’ which is their mission, Pizza Hut has just introduced a slew of awesome tech that is about to set a new milestone for the company. Oh, by the way, Happy 10/10!

Before we share the tech, if you would like to experience this yourself, the Pizza Hut branch in Sunway Pyramid has all of it showcased, so feel free to head there. While you are at it, download the Pizza Hut app, order a regular pizza and get another regular pizza for free, while stocks last until October 30th, 2017. There are 35,000 pizzas being given away through this promotion campaigned under “You Download, We Belanja”, so go get it now! We’ll wait!

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Well, this is already getting interesting, maybe we should consider food blog afterall? Now, to the important news.
Pizza Hut Greeting Robot

Upon entering the premise, you will be greeted with a rather fancy looking robot. It’s capable of singing, dancing, entertaining you and you can even play quiz on it for voucher. Soon enough, it will also be able to take your order.
Pizza Hut Augmented Reality Ordering

This one is the one I was impressed the most with. Firing up the Pizza Hut AR application to their menu, you can have an interactive session where the images come alive. This gives greater vividness to the users before selecting their dishes. Upon making the order, the experience gets better, with an engaging digital game that will keep you entertained while waiting for your freshly baked pizza.
Pizza Hut Digital Take Away Kiosk

Outside the Sunway Pyramid Pizza Hut restaurant, they have installed self-service digital take away kiosk. It’s rather interesting where you can not only order, but also customize your pizza to your flavor. You don’t have to shy away from asking if you need more of that capsicum or olives. Just select the pizza and spoil yourself. At the end of the order, you can either make payment at the kiosk itself, or pay by cash at the counter. A receipt is issued from the kiosk and you can send it to the counter to claim your order.
Now, this does not just end here. All of this is also interconnected with the cash counter and the kitchen to speed up the process. For example, if you made payment via credit card or debit card at the kiosk, by the time you get to the counter, the kitchen has already got your order and your pizza is already in the making! This is as quick as pizzas can be made in 2017 using technology as a catalyst.
Pokdepinion: We at Pokde.net LOVE pizza, and we LOVE tech. So this is basically a marriage of our two favorite things today. We’re off toa good start of the day it seems! Yup, we should consider a food blog! XD
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A New Movie Streaming Service Called MUBI Arrives In Town At Just RM10 For Three Months

MUBI, a film streaming service has just arrived recently where you can enjoy the best movies from across the region.
MUBI movie streaming

The service features some of the best movies from Malaysia as well as the Nusantara region on their local channel MUBI SINEMA. There’s also MUBI BOO, which highlights the top horror films around and finally MUBI WORLD, which offers a host of international cinema titles.
To make things special, they are offering a special subscription fee starting from tomorrow, 22nd of May 2020 where you can get an introductory price of RM10 for three months.

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Normally, they’d charge RM15 per month, which includes a 7 day free trial. They’ve also got a Week Pass which is RM5 for a week, should you be interested in something shorter. You can also pay for your MUBI subscriptions through Digi and Maxis, both for postpaid and prepaid customers (deduct from credit).
MUBI is available to stream on your browser, Amazon Fire TV, Hisense, LG, Sony, Samsung Smart TVs as well as on your mobile devices.
For more details, you can head to their website right here.
Pokdepinion: Hmm, not really a big fan of most of the local movies… but at RM10 for three months, that does sound tempting..
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PS Plus Asia November 2018 FREE GAMES Lineup

One of the major perks of being a PS Plus member is the ability to enjoy a number of free games every month. If you’re a PS Plus member and you’re wondering what’s coming your way next, then wonder no more. Here is the official PS Plus Asia November 2018 free games lineup.
This is the free games lineup for the Asia region. If you’re in the US and EU regions, click right here for your lineup.
First up, we have one of the popular games first released on the PlayStation 3, Beyond Two Souls. Players follow the story of Jodie Holmes, a girl born with a link to a supernatural entity. Utilizing both Jodie and this entity, players will have to face a number of physical and psychological challenges as well as make choices that will end up shaping the story as you go. Starring Academy Award nominees Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe.

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Next up, we have a rhythm-based game, Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor, where players fight party crashing monsters with the power of music. Level your party and upgrade your gear while dancing to the beat of some awesome tunes. You can even play with friends and combine your might to slay the dance floor.
Lastly, we have Burly Men at Sea for both the PS4 and PS Vita. The game tells a folktale about a trio of large, bearded fishermen who walked away from their ordinary lives in order to seek out extraordinary adventures. Burly Men at Sea plays like a mix between a visual novel and a point-and-click adventure, with the branching story thrusting the protagonists into waters with creatures from Scandinavian folklore and other misadventures. Players will take on the role of the storyteller and wayfinder, shaping the overall story.

For the lineup of free games coming to PS Plus Asia November 2018, check it out right below here:

PS Plus Asia November 2018 Full Lineup

Beyond Two Souls (PS4)
Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor (PS4)
Burly Men at Sea (PS4 + PS Vita)

There may be additional free games to be announced at a later date, as there’s usually around 5 or 6 in tolal for every month. For now, these are the ones that have been confirmed.
Pokdepinion: Personally, I prefer the US and EU region’s lineup more. Beyond Two Souls is great but they’re getting Yakuza Kiwami, Jackbox Party Pack 2, Bulletstorm remaster, and more.
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Transcend DrivePro Car Video Recorders announced

Driving on the busy roads nowadays can get dangerous and if anything untoward happens, things can get messy really quick since everyone involved will come up with their own story. Transcend, a well known brand in the storage industry, has announced their line-up of four dash cameras to be your eyewitness on the road.

The Transcend DrivePro 100, DrivePro 200, DrivePro 220, and DrivePro 520 are all capable of high quality 1080p 30fps video capture, with their 6 to 7 element lens with large apertures of f/1.8 and f/2.0 for improved low-light video quality.

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Choose the DrivePro that’s most suitable for you. Start your journey into car video recording with the entry-level DrivePro 100, move up a gear to the DrivePro 200 and 220, or accelerate to the front of the field with the powerful DrivePro 520. Features available in the range include GPS, rear-facing in-car camera, collision warning and driving assistance, and a mobile app with Wi-Fi connectivity.
The top-of-the-line DrivePro 520 features a dual lens camera: drivers can clearly capture both the road and the interior of the vehicle simultaneously, thanks to the rotatable rear lens with infrared LEDs for night vision.
Both the DrivePro 520 and the DrivePro 220 record GPS coordinates along with video, to precisely determine the location of an incident, or to display your journey path later with the free PC software.
The DrivePro 220 also offers innovative driving assistance functions, including Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) to keep a safe distance at speed, Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) to warn if the vehicle is drifting out its lane while moving at high speed, and Parking Mode, to record video and capture evidence automatically if the car is bumped while parked unattended.
DrivePro series car video recorders all include a free microSD Card, and are available with a choice of either a suction mount or adhesive mount and include a car lighter power adapter. Get the most out of your new Transcend product with Transcend accessories, such as additional mounts, additional car lighter power adapters, and high endurance, shock resistant microSDXC/SDHC memory cards for extended recording or to archive video. Every DrivePro product is protected by Transcend’s two-year Limited Warranty.
The most basic DrivePro 100 will cost RM399. Going up the scale, the DrivePro 200 costs RM549, the DrivePro 520 costs RM649 and the highest end DrivePro 520 will cost RM849.

Pokdepinion: I don’t usually drive in KL, but looking at the increasing number of road rage cases on Facebook, a dash cam can come in handy.
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PNY XLR8 EPIC-X RGB Silver DDR4 (DDR4-3200 CL16) Review – A Cheap RGB Entry Ticket

PNY’s XLR8 (pronounced Accelerate) sub-brand is dedicated for gaming products, and the one we have today is the EPIC-X line of gaming memory modules. This particular unit has two sticks of 8GB modules, covered in brushed aluminum heat spreader. With its DDR4-3200 CL16 specs, let’s see how far we can push it beyond what it says on the tin…
Unboxing

The front side depicts the product with the lower-right denoting RGB support.

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The back side lists basic specifications of the modules, though one thing I found pretty odd is the fact it says OS support is “Windows 11 and older”. Doesn’t manufacturers usually say “this OS or newer” instead?

It’s very bare-bones: you’re not getting anything else other than the sticks themselves once you open the packaging.
Appearance

You know the drill – RGB on top of the sticks, just like pretty much any other RGB RAM out there. That said, I like the angled cut with the brushed aluminum look though. And depend on your preference, the RGB lighting’s diffusion looks great to some but maybe looks odd for others – what I can tell here is it’s not like some modules that have perfectly flush lighting; instead we’re seeing evenly-gapped spots of lighting across the diffused strip.

By default, the lighting preset is rainbow – though it’s not synced for some reason. Doesn’t look bad though, all things considered.
Specifications
PNY XLR8 EPIC-X RGB Silver DDR4 (DDR4-3200 CL16)

Frequency
3200MT/s

Primary Timings
CL16-18-18-38 (XMP)

Voltage
1.35V

Capacity
8GB x2

Dimensions (WxHxD)
133mm x 43mm x 8mm

Weight
55g x2

Test Platform

Processor
Intel Core i9-11900K

Cooler & Thermal Paste
ASUS Ryujin II 360 AIO
Cooler Master MasterGel Maker

Motherboard
MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI
BIOS ver. E7D06IMS.150

Graphics Card
NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition
Driver Version 522.25

RAM
PNY XLR8 EPIC-X RGB Silver DDR4-3200 CL16 (2x 8GB)

Storage
Plextor M9PeY 512GB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850 Platinum 850W

Case
VECTOR Bench Case (Open-air chassis)

Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 21H2 (Build 19044.1766)

Overclocking
Our overclocking journey starts with a quick step up to 3333MT/s – one step above 3200MT/s stock, which we managed to boot into Windows. However, that’s as far as it’d go – it really didn’t fare well in our one-hour OCCT memory test and started spitting memory errors within the first minute and the sixth in just 2 minutes. So, that’s immediately a no-go. At this point the RAM is seen already taking 1.36V (I leave the voltage to Auto to see how the motherboard and RAM handles it) based on HWiNFO64 data.

So, back to the drawing board then. Feeling adventurous, I bumped the voltage to 1.4V and at the same time bumped the clocks to 3466MT/s and see how it goes. And go it did not… it was immediate Blue Screens on two tries so the memory is really not feeling it at this speed. Maintaining the same 1.4V, I dropped the clocks back to 3333MT/s and let the OCCT crunch through the modules.

It does make it – but within one hour it still spitted out four memory errors, so at that point it’s safe to say there’s really no overclocking headroom available beyond what is listed on XMP specs. I guess they really binned the dies exactly to the specs… and yes, the default speeds passed the test with no errors, in case you’re wondering.
Conclusion

While the performance is pretty bare-bones and offers no extra overclock headroom, at the price of just RM288 – I think I can forgive the lack of overclocking headroom for the value it represents. For all intents and purposes, the PNY XLR8 EPIC-X RGB Silver DDR4 is capable of doing the speed that PNY guarantees – so if you don’t ask for more than that, it’ll do the job perfectly fine. Aside of that, RGB at this price? It might not be perfect for some, but sign me up.

Thanks to PNY Malaysia for sending us this unit for the purposes of this review.
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Facebook is no stranger to data leaks, with its database allegedly being sold several times over the years. In the newest discovered leak, databases has been listed online and it contains the personal data of over 11 million Malaysian Facebook users.
Over 11 Million Malaysian Facebook User Data Leaked Out Online

All 533,000,000 Facebook records were just leaked for free.
This means that if you have a Facebook account, it is extremely likely the phone number used for the account was leaked.
I have yet to see Facebook acknowledging this absolute negligence of your data. https://t.co/ysGCPZm5U3 pic.twitter.com/nM0Fu4GDY8
— Alon Gal (Under the Breach) (@UnderTheBreach) April 3, 2021

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Recently, over 500 million Facebook users’ personal data have been leaked online on a popular data marketplace forum, and it was estimated that it also includes 11 million Malaysian Facebook users. This same forum previously listed leaked databases from E-Pay, Ifmal, and Malaysian voters.
The issue was brought into focus by co-founder and CTO of Hudson Rock, Alon Gal, who pointed out that the leaked database contained Facebook ID, phone numbers, full name, birthday, account creation date, bio, and relationship status. Most notable of all, it seems to include current and past location data with some accounts including their email addresses, and this was verified by Business Insider.

This is old data that was previously reported on in 2019. We found and fixed this issue in August 2019. https://t.co/mPCttLkjzE
— Liz Bourgeois (@Liz_Shepherd) April 3, 2021

It’s worth noting that this particular Facebook database was leaked earlier back in January 2021. However, it was presented as a Telegram bot which one would need to pay using credits to learn more. Now, the data is essentially free for those active in the forums. According to Facebook Director of Strategic Response Communications, Liz Bourgeois, the data came from an old security bug that was fixed in August 2019.
As a lot of the data included can’t be classified as old or obsolete, it’s best to take countermeasures to protect yourself moving forward. There may be an increase in fraud, phishing, or other scam attempts on you based on the information gained from the database.
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Pokdepinion: Not the first time it has happened and it certainly won’t be the last. I do wonder how they are able to do this continuously but then again, any changes in security can be broken through with time. Either way, you should be extra careful moving forward.
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Nokia is cramming five rear cameras into one smartphone — and we have no idea what they do…yet

The upcoming Nokia codenamed TA-1094 which is possibly the Nokia 9, has been revealed in a leak featuring FIVE cameras on its back. Wow.
Nokia is cramming five rear cameras into one smartphone
If there is one thing that’s constant in the smartphone industry, more is better. You can see that as we are having dual aperture in a single camera, higher clock speeds, higher screen-to-body ratios. And also more cameras. We used to have single cameras, then two, then three. Next up? Five.

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The device codenamed TA-1094 (possibly to be marketed as the Nokia 9) has just been spotted in a leak that is surprisingly clear. No blurry cam this time. The five Zeiss camera setup appears to feature lenses with the same aperture, which could mean that there are going to be multiple sensors of the same type. One hole is the flash, while the other one without a lens in it could be for laser autofocusing.
Also revealed in this shot is the missing rear fingerprint sensor. Nokia could probably have put it on the front, but there is also a strong possibility for it to be under the screen. Well, we will know when the device is finally launched.
Is this going to be the much anticipated return of the PureView branding?
Via: NasiLemakTech
Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to see how will 5 cameras improve mobile photography!
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Major Destiny 2 Raid DELAYED; New PvP Map Revealed

For people looking forward to the fancy prestige Leviathan raid in Destiny 2, I’m afraid we have some bad news. Also, a new PvP map will be coming soon.
Major Destiny 2 Raid DELAYED

It’s Destiny 2 season, which is to say it seems like every other day there is a new Destiny 2 announcement. Today is no exception is we have some news on the game as well. Just that it’s not something fans of the game will like to hear.

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First up, let’s talk that fancy prestige Leviathan Raid. If you’re one of the people eagerly awaiting to slam your head against it, well, you will have to wait just a little bit longer.
Community Manager Cozmo relayed the bad news over at the official forums. More specifically, Cozmo revealed the prestige version of the raid has been delayed due to an exploit that Bungie has encountered with it. How Long? Well, instead of launching on October 10, aka tomorrow, it now won’t arrive until October 18, 10 a.m. PST.

Tomorrow, we’re adding a PVP map to Destiny 2 with Iron Banner. Distant Shore will be available in all playlists when the event ends. pic.twitter.com/oxcvts7Lkv
— Bungie (@Bungie) October 9, 2017

While the prestige raid won’t arrive tomorrow, a new PvP map will. The map, dubbed Distant Shore (which looks like the Shores of Time map from OG Destiny), is timed to start with the game’s very first Iron Banner.
However, the map won’t be playable in all playlists until a week later when Iron Banner ends. Iron Banner is poised to run from October 10th to 17th, thus expect to see the new map in the general multiplayer playlists on the 17th.

Pokdepinion: Well, I suppose it’s not like there’s nothing to do in Destiny 2 anyway. A little wait wouldn’t do any harm and it’s definitely better than having massive amounts of people exploiting whatever glitch they managed to find. Let’s just be a bit patient and see how things develop.
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Samsung may drop wonky ultrasonic fingerprint scanners from upcoming smartphones

Samsung may have tried to be unique with ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanners instead of the more popular optical ones, but it may have backfired on them. Not only did they prove to be less than secure, they also limited options when it came to screen protectors.
The ultrasonic fingerprint scanners were developed by Qualcomm, and reportedly had lingering security concerns even before Samsung implemented them.

Samsung may opt to rely on other security measures to secure their devices. Given the enterprise-class security that Samsung has been touting with Samsung Knox, the weak link in the fingerprint scanner may have damaged their reputation a fair bit.

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According to rumors, they might abandon ultrasonic fingerprint scanner technology for future devices, and may revert to an optical system like what most of the industry is currently using. In fact, Samsung has been using optical under-display fingerprint scanners in their mid-range Galaxy A series.
Pokdepinion: It would probably have been better if Samsung just kept innovating on their iris scanner/facial recognition security…
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CyberDog Is A New Open Source Robot Dog From Xiaomi

Xiaomi has just announced that they have developed a new open source quadruped robot AKA a robotic dog which they have dubbed the CyberDog. CyberDog is Xiaomi’s first step into making robotic products.
Meet Xiaomi’s CyberDog

Xiaomi says that the CyberDog is capable of fully modelling itself to ‘biological organisms’ via its 11 sensors that help it react to outside stimuli and to guide its movements. These high-precision sensors include touch and ultrasonic sensors, cameras (includes AI interactive cameras, binocular ultra-wide-angle fisheye cameras, and Intel RealSense D450 camera for depth perception), GPS modules and other sensors.

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Xiaomi’s new robot is also capable of speeds of up to 3.2 miles per second as well as torque outputs and rotation speed up to 32N·m/220Rpm. Xiaomi also states that the robot can even do backflips.
Powering the CyberDog is NVIDIA’s Jetson Xavier NX supercomputer for Embedded and Edge Systems. There are 384 CUDA Cores, 48 Tensor Cores, a 6 Carmel ARM CPU, and two deep learning acceleration engines in this supercomputer which enables the robot to capture and process data easily and without notable issues.

The robot also comes with navigation features that enable it to ‘analyze its surroundings in real-time, create navigational maps, plot its destination, and avoid obstacles’. Xiaomi says that these features mean that the dog can avoid obstacles and follow its owner around just like the real thing.
The CyberDog also features voice command support and can respond to wake words set by the user or it can be controlled through the included remote or smartphone app. The robot comes with connectivity features which include 3 USB Type-C ports and an HDMI port that can be used to customise the dog via attachments and add-ons. Among the add-ons Xiaomi suggested include LiDAR, search lights, panoramic cameras or motion cameras.
Xiaomi states that they will be releasing 1,000 units of these quadruped robots to ‘Xiaomi Fans, engineers, and robotic enthusiasts to jointly explore the immense possibility of CyberDog’. The company also stated that they will be setting up the “Xiaomi Open Source Community” with the purpose of sharing ‘progress and results with developers around the world, and promises to establish a robotics laboratory to provide a platform for engineers to continue the pursuit of future innovations’. The CyberDog will cost 9,999 Yuan (RM6,518.77).
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Pokdepinion: Finally, a halal dog.
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From time to time, we get some odd SMS messages that are clearly a scam. However, it can be a bit odd as you start wonder how these people managed to get a hand on your phone numbers. Now, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has started an investigation on 5 Malaysian telcos with regards to the SMS scam that has been happening for a while.
5 Malaysian Telcos Under Investigation for SMS Scam
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The MACC has reportedly started investigation on 5 Malaysian telcos with regards to an SMS scam. The scam is said to have siphoned millions of Ringgit from prepaid users. The SMS scam works by having certain content providers collaborating with telco personnel to gain profit by sending paid SMS without customer authorization.

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These paid SMS include interactive content such as games, ringtones, and wallpapers. The worst part about this is that as soon as customers receive them, their prepaid credit will be deducted regardless of whether they requested it or not.
These paid SMS usually contain interactive contents such as games, ringtones, and wallpapers. Once received by customers, their prepaid credit would be deducted immediately even though they didn’t send a request for such SMS or interactive contents in the first place.
While there is no mention on exactly which Malaysian telco is involved in the matter, it was revealed that almost 100 content providers were involved in it, and it has been going on for the a decade. The content providers have allegedly bribed telco personnel to obtain customers’ personal data, which would then be fed into the SMS delivery system for the scam.
Moreover, the personal data was also said to have been sold to other companies such as online affiliate marketing agencies. MACC said that it is a highly organized scheme which involved telco insiders of varying ranks and offshore bank accounts.
If you are affected by this SMS scam, you are advised to file a complaint to MCMC. You can do so by clicking right here.
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Pokdepinion: Didn’t think this SMS scam would run much deeper than expected. Hoping we’ll find out more about this sooner or later.
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New Official The Witcher Cookbook Allows You To Eat Like A Witcher

Ever wondered what the food in Novigrad, Skellige or even Kaer Morhen tastes like? Now you can satisfy your curiosity with the official The Witcher Cookbook with recipes inspired by the many foods found in The Witcher games.
Cook and eat with The Witcher Cookbook

CD Projekt RED has just announced that they will be releasing an officially licensed The Witcher Cookbook. The cookbook is created by Anita Sarna and Karolina Krupecka, the creators of Nerds’ Kitchen and Witcher Kitchen and will feature 80 recipes inspired by the universe of The Witcher games.

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According to the official synopsis, the cookbook will show The Witcher fans how they can make their own stews and baked fruits of White Orchard, hearty, rustic meals from Velen, mulled beverages from Skellige and even rich meals from the sunny climates of Toussaint and Beauclair. These recipes have been thoroughly researched and developed by Sarna and Krupecka in providing fans with authentic-looking dishes from the games.

The Witcher Cookbook is open for pre-order now and can be pre-ordered here. The cookbook will be available either in hardcover or as an ebook.
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Pokdepinion: Now this is something I didn’t expect. This would be a perfect gift for The Witcher fans who love cooking and would love to experience the food from that universe on their own.
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Redmi K40 Rumoured To Come Equipped With A Sub-flagship SoC

With the Redmi K40 series coming in sometime next month, a lot of information is still up in the air in regards to their specifications. What we do know is that one of the upcoming K40 devices will be powered by a Snapdragon 888 SoC and will cost RMB2,999 (RM1876.35).
Redmi K40: Snapdragon or Dimensity chip?

#DigitalChatStationTake a look at the two new machines that Redmi K40 universe is about to release:
K40 Pro is equipped with Snapdragon 888 flagship processor, and the price starts at ₹34,000.K40 is an unreleased sub-flagship processor, the price starts at xxxx.😏
— Digital Chat Station (@chat_station) January 19, 2021

Now, known tipster Digital Chat Station has leaked out more potential information in regards to the lower spec model of the K40 series. According to the tipster, the Redmi K40 will come with a sub-flagship processor. The sub-flagship processor is not specified so we’re not sure if the K40 will come equipped with a Snapdragon SoC or a Dimensity SoC.
Digital Chat Station also mentioned that the Snapdragon 888-powered K40 phone will be called the Redmi K40 Pro and reiterates the previously mentioned retail price while the base K40 device remains under wraps.

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The Redmi K40 series is expected to release in China sometime in February. The series will likely be rebranded as some other Xiaomi device just like the previous Redmi K-series phones when they hit the global market.
Pokdepinion: Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out and how they will actually be priced.
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Asetek demands AMD to stop sales of the Fury X in US

On September 2015, Pokde published news about Asetek winning a lawsuit against Cooler Master for patent infringment; and now Asetek has issued Cease & Desist orders to AMD to stop the sales of its liquid-cooled AMD Radeon R9 Fury X.

A long list of liquid coolers which include the Cooler Master Seidon 120M, Seidon 120XL, Seidon 240M, Seidon 120V, Seidon 120V Plus, Nepton 140XL, [Nepton 280L], Glacer 240L, infringe two patents (8245764 and 8240362 ) in the USA. Some parts from this cooler pump is found in the AMD Radeon R9 Fury X.

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Apparently it’s not only AMD but Asetek has also issued the C&D to Gigabyte to halt sales of its WaterForce video cards, which is the Gigabyte 980 Water Force (GV-N980WAOC-4GD) since It using the Cooler Master Seidon 120M.

The order is only effective in the US but it could lead to collateral damage to certain retailers, primarily Newegg, Amazon and NCIX.

Source: Gamernexus
Pokdepinion: This not only affects the retailers but also to the AMD and Gigabyte. Both companies still hasn’t responded publicly regarding the issues but they have to find a better solution in the near future. AMD is especially affected as the Fury X is a very vital part of their line up against the green team.
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Does the Xbox Series X Have To Stand Upright?

Given the rather radical design of the Xbox Series X, many gamers have wondered if it has to stand upright. Given that game consoles usually can be placed in a variety of ways, it can seem like a pain in the butt for some, especially if you’re going for a particular layout.
In an interview Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer, he shed some light on the matter. As it turns out, the Xbox Series X can actually be placed down flat and stand upright. The choice is up to you.
The first thing I wanted to say is the [Xbox Series X’s] design works vertical or horizontal, just like the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. We think that it’s not our job to dictate the orientation of our console in your home. That is up to you.Phil Spencer
This will give gamers the versatility to plan out their gaming setups at home, especially those who are particularly critical about space-saving. It’s also said that the idea for the design is for the Xbox Series X to “fade into the background” rather than stand out in the room.

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Now it sits in my home [and] it just kind of goes away. It’s quiet, it sits on the shelf–to be fair, I have mine laying on its side–and just where it sits in my setup, it just goes away. And that’s exactly what I wanted it to do.Phil Spencer
For now, we look towards the horizon to see how Microsoft’s next-gen console will fare. There will be a host of exciting games coming its way, including Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga.
Source: Gamespot
Pokdepinion: If I ever get my hands on one, I’m definitely making it stand upright. Any other way doesn’t feel quite right to me.
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The ASUS ROG Strix Z490 series gets leaked online

ASUS’ ROG Strix motherboards offer most of the ROG aesthetic with pared down specifications, allowing them to fit into a more affordable price bracket. Previously the top-of-the-line ASUS ROG Maximus XII boards have already been leaked, and now we will get to take a peek at the ROG Strix Z490 lineup.
          ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-A Gaming            ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-E Gaming          ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-H Gaming              ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-G Gaming (Wi-Fi)            ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F Gaming            ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-I Gaming
The lineup will consist of seven boards, namely the ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming, ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming, ROG Strix Z490-A Gaming, ROG Strix Z490-H Gaming, ROG Strix Z490-G Gaming (WiFi), ROG Strix Z490-G Gaming and the ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming. Now that might seem pretty confusing, but just know that the features offered decrease as you go down the product stack from Z490-E to ROG Strix Z490-H, with the ROG Strix Z490-G being a mATX board and the ROG Strix Z490-I being an mITX board.

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ROG Strix Z490 Series Specs

The above are the leaked specifications, with some highlights being the ROG Strix Z490-E offering a 14+2 powerstage VRM configuration, while the ROG Strix Z490-I serves up an 8+2 powerstage configuration. All the boards in between use a 12+2 powerstage setup. All of the ROG Strix Z490 boards offer display outputs to make use of the iGPU on the 10th Gen Intel Core processors, but the ROG Strix Z490-I offers a more advanced HDMI 2.0a port, versus the rest of the boards supporting the older HDMI 1.4 standard instead.
The diminutive ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming also promises support for the highest memory clocks, reaching up to 4800 MHz memory speeds, instead of the 4600 MHz that the rest of the ROG Strix Z490 boards promise. Of course it will all boil down to your RAM sticks themselves, but hey, at least the board is ready for some insane overclocks.
Finally a white ROG Strix board!

I think what should intrigue enthusiasts the most is the ASUS ROG Strix Z490-A Gaming which comes in a fancy white-silver color scheme. This should be a good alternative for those wanting a white ROG board but not willing to shell out top dollar for the ROG Maximus XII Extreme Glacial. For those preferring the classic red-black aesthetic, there’s also the ROG Strix Z490-H Gaming which sports striking red accents running across the board.
Which ROG Strix Z490 board looks the most interesting? Let us know in the comments!
Pokdepinion: The ROG Strix Z490-I gets my pick for the best looking board out of the six designs.
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Watch Dogs Legion Online Mode Is Coming This 10 March

Ubisoft has just announced the availability of the upcoming online mode for Watch Dogs Legion. It’s coming this 10 March via a free update for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC.
What’s coming in the online mode for Watch Dogs Legion?

Here are some of the things to expect with the online mode of Watch Dogs Legion, including:

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Free-roam open-world co-op where players can team up with their friends for up to four- players and explore London, encounter city events, complete challenges and participate in side activities.
New co-op missions for two-to-four players using new co-op gameplay mechanics and giving players the opportunity to recruit the perfect team and fight back against London threats across the most iconic landmarks of the city.
“Leader of the Pack,” the first four-player co-op Tactical Op which will require teamwork and efficiency. It’s made of five interconnected narrative missions which are endgame content,
made for players who are seeking a challenge. Players will need to strategize and communicate effectively with their teammates and ensure they have upgraded gadgets and recruited a strong cast of characters.
The first available Player-vs-Player (PvP) mode, Spiderbot Arena, where four players control armed spiderbots and compete in a high-intensity free-for-all deathmatch.

In the online mode, players will earn XP to increase their rank and unlock various rewards by completing any activities online. Some of these rewards include exclusive cosmetics and influence points to recruit new operatives or upgrade their DedSec gadgets.

Furthermore, those who purchased the game’s Season Pass will see them have access to two single-player campaigns on 10 March. These campaigns include:

Guardian Protocol: DedSec tracks an algorithm that could allow AI to override human decisions. If they don’t find it, it could be used to turn weaponized drones into autonomous executioners.
Not in Our Name: A secret group is stealing DedSec’s name. Worse, they’re also stealing information so their employer, a ruthless tabloid owner, can use it to blackmail their victims.

Ubisoft also revealed some of their post-launch plans for Watch Dogs Legion in 2021. There will be future content such as Invasion PvP mode, all-new co-op missions and free characters. Players who purchased the game’s Season Pass will also have access later this year to extra DedSec missions, the Watch Dogs Legion – Bloodline story expansion, new playable heroes such as Mina, a subject of transhuman experiments who possesses the mind control ability; Darcy, a member of the Assassin Order; Aiden Pearce and Wrench from the Watch Dogs franchise.
For more information on Watch Dogs Legion, you can check out the official page here.
Pokdepinion: I still have yet to try Watch Dogs Legion. Waiting for the game to go on sale before I think about pulling that trigger.
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realme 5 vs realme 5s vs realme 5i — three-way shootout!

The realme 5 trio is pretty poorly differentiated, with generally similar specifications across the board, with the exception of a few features here and there. We will take a look at that later, but the main difference between the trio are their cameras. There’s a 48MP camera in the realme 5s, while the realme 5 and realme 5i both sport 12MP primary cameras. The resulting images are all 12 megapixels, but lets see if there are any differences in the photo quality of the main cameras.
Good Lighting

realme 5

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As you can see, there’s little to no difference once we downscale the images. In fact if you scrutinize the images here properly, you might even notice that the realme 5s has a slightly cooler tint to the images, which is slightly less appealing, nor is it realistic. The corners are also a lot softer than the realme 5 and realme 5i’s results.

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realme 5

realme 5i

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realme 5i

realme 5

realme 5s

Dynamic range is better on the realme 5s than both the realme 5 and realme 5i, which is kinda expected considering how the 48MP sensors allow you to do real-time HDR. It’s an interesting result to say the least, and the realme 5s does have the upperhand here.
Night time?

realme 5

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realme 5 Nightscape

realme 5i Nightscape

realme 5s Nightscape

In all three of the realme 5 series here, the night mode results in some cropping. The realme 5i for some reason resorted to an pretty interesting 8-second long exposure, while the realme 5 and realme 5s both took quick shots and then spent some time to do some processing. As you can see the realme 5i’s shot is actually the brightest of all three, but is also the noisiest one. I would say the realme 5 actually delivered the most natural results here, as the realme 5s’ Nightscape images are clean but oversharpened around the edges.
Selfie time!

realme 5

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realme 5i

So as both the realme 5 and realme 5s sport similar 13MP selfie cameras, results are evidently the same. The realme 5i overexposes my background, and gave me a fairer complexion. I am pretty sure there will be members of the fairer sex who would love that, so I won’t count it against the realme 5i just yet.
There’s more differences though…
In addition to the camera differences, there are other differences that you might spot. The realme 5i has a patterned plastic back instead of glossy plastic with a glitzy diamond motif. Aside from that, it is the only member of the realme 5 series that doesn’t support 5 GHz WiFi, thus you will be limited to 1/4th the network speeds (433 Mbps vs 96 Mbps). However it won’t really be an issue considering that the realme 5 series is targeted at the mid-range segment where the faster speeds probably won’t result in any difference.

Then there’s the storage configurations that each comes in. Both the realme 5i and realme 5s only come in one storage configuration, but the realme 5 was originally available in three storage configurations. Here’s a table to break down the storage, RAM and price differences.

realme 5
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realme 5i

CPU
Snapdragon 665

RAM
Up to 4GB
4GB
4GB

Storage
Up to 128GB
128GB
64GB

Price
3 + 64: RM599
4 + 128: RM679
RM799
RM599

With the realme 5i, realme 5 and realme 5s all occupying a pretty similar price range, it might be quite easy to say, “add a little more…” and get the higher end realme 5s model. realme’s spread of realme 5 models is actually quite peculiar as you can see they are offering a realme 5 with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage for the exact same price as the realme 5i. Is a slightly better selfie camera and faster WiFi speeds enough for you to give up 1GB of RAM and an arguably more durable finish? Or would you pay an extra RM120 for the 48MP camera? As it stands, realme appears to be competing against itself more than they are competing against the other smartphone makers.
With that said If you aren’t in urgent need for a new smartphone, I would recommend holding out for a bit because what should be the realme 6i and realme C3 have already been certified by SIRIM, so their launch is just a matter of time.
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