Cooler Master Enthusiast PBT Keycap Mechanical Keyboards now available in Malaysia for RM359!

Cooler Master has just announced the launch of two new keyboards, the MasterKeys L PBT and MasterKeys S PBT. Both of these are fully equipped with original Cherry MX switches, on-the-fly adjustment capabilities, the MasterKeys’ iconic minimalistic bezel design and now, featuring PBT keycaps!
What’s PBT, you ask? Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is a rather unique polymer that has low water (or sweat) absorption, is highly moldable and much durable than normal plastic. Unlike Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), the PBT has slightly lower strength and rigidity, better impact resistance (hello, keyboard warriors), and a slightly lower glass transition temperature.

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The MasterKeys PBT series enhances the MasterKeys experience beyond the horizon, delivering enhanced superior typing experience. Included the built-in hybrid N-key rollover, and genuine German Cherry MX switches that we are already aware for their durability and tactile satisfaction. The PBT keycaps are 1.5mm thick keycaps in case you’re wondering. For gamers, there is a pack of 7 extra red keycaps included to accent your dedicated gaming keys.
PBT Keycap
PBT keycaps are built to withstand even the fastest fingers. These keycaps are injection molded, double laser-etched, and fiber reinforced. They are resistant to solvents, are mechanically strong and do not fade to “shine” like traditional teflon coated ABS keycaps. Wear and tear due to sweaty fingers will be a thing of the past and with 50 million keystrokes guaranteed by Cherry MX switches, good luck thrashing this keyboard.

The MasterKeys L PBT is now available for purchase at a suggested retail price of RM359 while the MasterKeys S PBT with the same pricing will be available end of November.
Pokdepinion: You type a lot? You game for hours? Need something that will last you a milestone? The MasterKeys PBT keyboard is what you need! I’m only wondering if Cooler Master provides only the keycaps for the existing MasterKeys users?
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Edifier W800BT Bluetooh headphones review — Basic wireless audio for bassheads

Wireless headphones usually don’t come cheap. Well, there is no reason for them to, actually. Most devices have a 3.5mm jack, and those smartphones that don’t, are priced high enough to be out of range of people who can’t afford a RM500-600 pair of headphones. But, what if you want the convenience of wireless audio, but are not willing to part with so much money? Well, the Edifier W800BT lets you have your cake, and eat it too.
Unboxing

The packaging of the Edifier W800BT is not the most flashy I have seen. You get a simple white box with the product image, some highlight features like the 40mm drivers and Bluetooth support over on the front. Over on the back, you get images of the other color options the Edifier W800BT comes in, as well as a basic specifications table. I would have appreciated a window to check out the headphones I am getting, but the pictures are pretty detailed enough to give me an idea of the headphone’s appearance.

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Opening the box reveals a very creatively placed box at the top of the plastic tray, which contains the cables and the user manual. The headphone is held in place by the hard plastic tray. The 3.5mm cable features gold plating too. The packaging is simple, but the contents are pretty much everything you need. Perhaps a case would have been nice, but they are usually bundled with headphones at at a different price bracket altogether, like the Edifier W855BT.
Appearance

The Edifier W800BT looks pretty decent, with a nice metallic finish on the earcups and a concentric circle pattern on the flat surfaces. However if you are looking for premium materials, this is not the headphone to get. It is made entirely of plastic. Even the headband sliders which are usually made of metal for better durability are also made of plastic here.

The broad headband is blank, which I believe is a wasted opportunity for some nice branding there. Those who prefer a plainer look might find this preferable though. As you can see, the Edifier W800BT’s earcups have no articulation. This means it can’t fold for easier storage, nor will the earcups be able to swivel to give you a more comfortable fit.

The padding on the Edifier W800BT is pretty plush, definitely beating the ones found on the Edifier H840 I own. I really quite like the Edifier W800BT in terms of its padding. The headband and earpads are wrapped in pleather and are pretty thick actually. The headband are really soft, with the earpads being a little harder for more support.

The 3.5mm port and microUSB port are on opposite earcups. You also have a microphone on the left earcup for calls.
Specifications

User Experience

The Edifier W800BT only has three buttons, the volume buttons on the edges of the earcups and the multifunctional power button on the outer side of the right earcup. Press the power button for five seconds to pair a new device, and just press it three seconds to turn it on or off. The buttons are tactile and feel great to press. The volume buttons can be long-pressed to jump to the next or previous track, with the volume up key featuring a little nub for you to differentiate it from the volume down key.
The clamping force of the Edifier W800BT is very light. With the mild clamping force, the lack of articulation really doesn’t allow the Edifier W800BT to provide a proper seal for better passive noise isolation. On the upside, they feel very comfortable. I am very curious as to why Edifier could throw in fully articulating earcups on the more affordable Edifier M710 but decided that they don’t need them on the Edifier W800BT. Thanks to the lack of articulation, portability is also affected. It takes up quite a lot of space in your bag, and you worry about it breaking too when its in your bag.
I use the Edifier W800BT with my Honor 8. Yes, it lacks AptX support and probably quite a few other features you will find on pricier alternatives, but the Edifier W800BT still sounds decent. The Edifier W800BT has a rather warm sound, and the higher frequencies and vocals seem to take a back seat whenever bass kicks in. Bass is ample, and can tend to feel a little flabby when the bass notes are in quick succession. Taeyeon’s voice in I (Feat. Verbal Jint) was definitely masked when the bass kicked in. If you prefer punchy tracks like No Twerk ft. Panther X Odalisk – Original Mix by Apashe, then you will find the Edifier W800BT to be really fun to listen to. Vocals and instrumentals are not the Edifier W800BT’s strong suits, but they aren’t really bad per se. Listening to Johnny Cash’s Hurt is still pretty enjoyable, with the guitar twangs coming through clearly, but his voice feels “smoothened” in a sense thanks to the emphasis on the bass frequencies, causing me to not feel the same emotions I have felt when I listened to the track with other headphones.
The battery life is also really great. I have in fact used it for over a week without needing a recharge yet. Edifier claims 35 hours of music with the 1400 mAh battery in the Edifier W800BT, and I don’t doubt them one bit. In case you are worried that you will run out of battery when out and about, carry the included AUX cable for music as long as your smartphone can last. However the microphone is not usable when you use the 3.5mm input on the Edifier W800BT. Speaking of which, I did use the microphone for a phone call, and the other end heard me well enough. Don’t expect anything spectacular though, as its location will expose it to a lot of wind and surrounding noise.
Conclusion
The Edifier W800BT is priced at RM179 on Lazada, which allows it rank among the most affordable pairs of wireless headphones. The sound quality may be slightly lacking if you are looking for a headphone to enjoy vocals and instrumentals, but if your playlist consists mostly of bass-heavy tracks, then you will find the Edifier W800BT to be pretty decent. The lack of articulation also makes it less portable than a Bluetooth headphone should be, while also not giving a proper seal on my ears. Aside from those setbacks, it is an okay-ish pair of wireless headphones, and I definitely did enjoy listening to some thumping bass with it. It is worthy of our Bronze Pokdeward, but I hope Edifier can improve upon the design and balance out the sound a little more for better enjoyment of every genre of music.

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Grab Partners With MDEC – Collaborating On Malaysia City Brain Initiative

Grab Malaysia has just signed a memorandum of understanding with MDEC, which they aim for the development of the Malaysia City Brain initiative.
Grab & MDEC Malaysia City Brain
Introduced back in January 2018, the Malaysia City Brain project, which is led by MDEC, represents the development of smart city traffic management system that uses big data, artificial intelligence and cloud computing to enhance the fast growing city to better manage its urban transportation needs.
When processed using cloud computing and AI based technology, it is expected that the Malaysia City Brain will be able to identify potential traffic challenges, developing better predictive modelling. This in turn means more efficient management of city traffic in real time.

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Grab’s core mission is to help provide safe, efficient, convenient as well as affordable mobility solutions to cities such as Kuala Lumpur and with this partnership, they are offering their expertise to the Malaysia City Brain efforts.
With the recent takeover of Uber, Grab represents Malaysia’s and Southeast Asia’s largest transport platform. According to the Moving SEA Together report, Grab influences the travel decisions of 2.5 million Southeast Asians daily, which is quite a lot to say the least.
Grab has been involved in various Malaysian public-private initiatives in the past, this includes the collaboration between Malaysia SEA games Organising Committee (MASOC) and Grab during the 2017 SEA Games.
Pokdepinion: If this partnership does indeed help with the conditions that we have here in Kuala Lumpur, it is definitely welcomed (I think I speak for everyone that travels or live in the heart of KL on a daily basis). I can’t bear the thought of driving to KL everyday let alone do it. That said, what do you think of the partnership? Do you think that this will have an effect whatsoever? As usual, you can leave your thoughts and opinions down below at the comment section.
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Popular Streamer Gets His Old Twitch Channel Promoted With Porn And Feels ‘Disgusted’

We all heard about how popular game streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins decided to jump ships from Twitch to Microsoft’s Mixer. Now it seems that Twitch has recently promoted a pornographic stream on his old channel.
Ninja has went on to respond by saying that he is “disgusted and so sorry” about the whole incident. Normally, you’d expect to see such accounts to be left with old content but in Ninja’s case, his Twitch account was filled with a list of popular live channels, where one of the most watched streams at the time was showcasing adult content.
Soon after, Twitch took down the illegal stream. Ninja even took to Twitter to speak about the whole issue.

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Disgusted and so sorry. pic.twitter.com/gnUY5Kp52E
— Ninja (@Ninja) August 11, 2019

In the clip, he apologizes to everyone who say the recommendation and explains that he is disgusted at how something like this happened. His Twitch account has since been changed to show his previous broadcasts.
The issue got the attention of Twitch’s very own CEO, Emmett Shear, where he offered his apologies to Ninja as well as an explanation on the issue where he said “Our community comes to Twitch looking for live content. To help ensure they find great, live channels, we’ve been experimenting with showing recommended content across Twitch, including on streamer’s pages that are offline”.
It is reported that ever since Ninja moved to Mixer, he has since gathered over 1 million subscribers.
Pokdepinion: I’m not sure what to make of this.. Can’t really tell if it was truly an ‘accident’ from Twitch’s side..
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Apple Mixed Reality Headset Expected to Launch Before WWDC 2023

Reports have surfaced online which suggests that the Apple Mixed Reality headset will be launching soon, ahead of WWDC 2023.
Apple Mixed Reality Headset Coming Soon
Sketch of the mixed reality headset. Picture credits: The Information
According to Bloomberg’s Power On podcast host Mark Gurman, the Apple Mixed Reality headset is expected to launch sometime in the Spring of 2023, potentially making an announcement before the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) which usually occurs in June.
However, based on this schedule, the release date for the AR/VR wearable would be no earlier than Fall 2023, which may or may not align with the launch of a new iPhone.

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Apple is said to be working on a custom operating system called xrOS and is providing early access to a number of prominent software developers to create the first wave of third-party apps. The device is expected to be called Apple Reality Pro, and it will be targeted primarily at businesses, developers, and power users.
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Pokdepinion: If true, this would have come a lot sooner than expected. I’m guessing that it might have something to do with having more announcements related to it saved for WWDC 2023 instead.
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[CES 2022] Razer Enki Pro Hypersense and Project Sophia Reimagines Gaming Furniture

If you’re looking to spice up your room / gaming setup, the Razer Enki Pro Hypersense and Project Sophia were unveiled at CES 2022, reimagining the gaming furniture. Here’s what you need to know.
Razer Enki Pro Hypersense and Project Sophia

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Starting off with Project Sophia, it is described as the “world’s first true gaming desk”, which offers flexibility with up to 13 different modules so you have plenty of room for customizations. Every section of the desk can be fitted with specific components, such as monitors, audio mixers, capture cards, and more, to make it easier to keep a tidy setup.
Powering Project Sophia is a custom PCB equipped with the latest components by Intel and NVIDIA. It’s housed in a compact chassis that’s magnetically attached to the underside of the desk, and can be easily detached for maintenance or upgrades. As for what you can fit in, it’s plenty. In fact, it comes with LEDs synced with Razer Chroma RGB and a 65-inch next-gen OLED display.

As for the Razer Enki Pro Hypersense, it’s a next-gen gaming chair with a high-fidelity haptic feedback system. The basic premise of this is that it will provide tactile feedback that can simulate vibrations, textures, and motions for a truly immersive multimedia experience. At the moment, it’s said support over 2,200 games, movies and music titles, and the list will continue to grow.
No word yet on when both products will be launching for the masses to enjoy. We will reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Pokdepinion: I want that Project Sophia desk, but I also can’t help but feel that I’m more attracted to that large display. Anything to make the gaming setup more neat, I don’t see why not.
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unifi Introduces New Mobile Plan With Unlimited Connectivity For Students At RM59/month

With the MCO prolonged even further, unifi has decided to offer university students a new mobile plan that offers unlimited connectivity.
unifi Mobile Student Pack

You might’ve known that unifi had recently collaborated with Multimedia University (MMU) in providing 13,000 students, faculty members, and staff with SIM cards where it includes unlimited data per month. Well the telco company is offering the same experience to other public and private institutions with a new mobile postpaid plan, the unifi Mobile Student Pack.
The plan as you might’ve guessed, offers unlimited data, calls, and SMS at the price of RM59 per month (excluding 6% SST). It will be available starting from 24th of April 2020.

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Here’s what unifi had to say about the initiative:
With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing the students to shift to distance learning, many tertiary institutions have adopted e-learning to protect their students and lecturers from the risk of infection. We also understand that students are in dire need for mobile connectivity that comes with unlimited data and affordable monthly subscription which does not require frequent add ons or top-up when their quota has been utilized. What’s more exciting is, they can continue to enjoy the plan even after the end of MCO period.Anand Vijayan, unifi Chief Commercial Officer
In case you are interested in the unifi Mobile Student Pack, all students of the selected IPTA/IPTS who have a valid student email address are eligible for this offer. You can be on the lookout for an invitation notification email from your university administration via your your student email address and visit the link here to register. We’ve checked out the link and it doesn’t seem to be functioning at the time of writing. We’ve reached out to the company and unifi has said that the website will work once it’s the 24th of April.
They will then send your SIM card to you within 1-5 working days. The unifi Mobile Student Pack is available for both local and foreign undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Pokdepinion:  It doesn’t seem like a bad package, no?
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Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight Heading To Disney+ Hotstar This March

A big fan of content from Marvel? Well the folks at Disney+ Hotstar has recently revealed of a new trailer for the upcoming Marvel Studios’ series Moon Knight.
Marvel’s Moon Knight coming to Disney+ Hotstar

They’ve released a new poster of the original live-action series, which will be streaming exclusively on the platform. As you can see, the show will be available for subscribers to watch starting on the 30th of March 2022.
The series follows Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life. He discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector.

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As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.
Just recently, Marvel’s The Eternals made its way to the platform. You can check more details on that by heading to the link right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Not going to lie, I was a bit disappointed with Eternals. Let’s just hope that this time around, this show doesn’t come in negatively, although it’s a series.
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Ex-Sony Dev Says PS5 and Xbox Series X Power Difference is Quite Staggering

We’ve had some major reveals on the upcoming next-gen consoles focusing on the specs. We’ve also done a comparison piece on that, which you can check out by clicking right here. While the difference can be seen on paper, it appears that the PS5 and Xbox Series X power difference may be bigger than expected.
According to former Guerilla Games and SCEE senior game designer Chris Grannell, he described the PS5 and Xbox Series X power difference as “quite staggering”. He also mentioned this based on information he received when he “chatted to a few devs” but he didn’t divulge any names.

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He mentions that the power difference is staggering, with the Xbox Series X having the upper hand. With that being said however, he doesn’t mean that good games can’t be made on the PlayStation 5 as both platforms will have a significant leap in hardware for game developers to take advantage of.
On the PS5 and Xbox Series X Power Difference, Chris Grannell said:

I’ve chatted to a few devs and they have confirmed the power difference is quite staggering. However they have said it doesn’t mean you can’t make good games on the PS5. These fanboys clearly don’t care about that and are massively rattled.

From what we know thus far, we have a similar CPU and GPU on both the PS5 and Xbox Series X; a custom AMD Zen2-based CPU and a custom RDNA 2 based GPU. However, the Xbox Series X has the more powerful variant.
It was hard to gauge how much more powerful it is in application as we have nothing concrete to compare it with. Especially with both platforms running different software, the end result could vary very little or a lot more than expected, which makes it even harder to speculate. A developer would know better in this area.
For now, we will just have to wait and see. Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will be coming sometime in Holiday 2020.
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Pokdepinion: It’s not the power or the aesthetics that matter, it’s the games library that each platform has. It’s what ultimately sells a platform after all.
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OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition announced

OPPO will be releasing an OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition — man, that name is a mouthful — to join in on the hype for the latest Marvel movie, Avengers: Endgame. It will tout the same features the standard OPPO F11 Pro has, but will have its shiny back revamped with Avengers-inspired graphics.
The last smartphone brand to partner with Marvel to release an Avengers Edition smartphone was OnePlus, which is actually under the same big umbrella as OPPO. So to see OPPO pick up the mantle this time does not seem all that surprising, given that the OnePlus 7 will not come in time to get in on the Avengers: Endgame wave.

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From what we know, the OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition will tout the same specifications as the standard OPPPO F11 Pro, including the VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 Technology and HyperBoost acceleration for better user experience.
OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition Specifications

MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core up to 2.1 GHz, 12nm FinFET
Mali-G72 MP3 @ 900 MHz
Up to 6GB RAM
Up to 128GB storage (expandable via microSD)
6.5″ FHD+ IPS display, bezel-less
48MP f/1.8 + 5MP depth sensor
16MP f/2.0 popup selfie camera
ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie
4000 mAh battery, 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 charging
RM1299 (?)

Whether OPPO will be using the same price tag for the Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition still remains to be seen, but we can expect it to be pretty similar unless OPPO ups the storage or memory on the OPPO F11 Pro Avengers Edition. Given that Avengers: Endgame will screen starting 24th April, we can expect the device to be launched on the same day as well.
Pokdepinion: Why don’t they make an Avengers smartphone with Iron Man’s color scheme?
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Xiaomi Could Come Up With Reverse-notched Smartphone

Notches, something that we can’t avoid in most smartphones in today’s market. Now it looks like Xiaomi is set to come out with a new notch design, a reversed notch. The company reportedly filed the patented design.

As you might expect from the name, instead of the notch directing down to the display, the notch will be just above the screen, pointing upwards. It seems like they’ve come out with two different iterations of the concept.

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Judging by the patent, it looks like the ear piece will be joining the front cameras in the notch space that’s separated from the display. On its backside, it appears that there’s nothing to be on the notch.
Despite the news, we should wait for something more concrete as we all know that patents such as this may never come to fruition and make it to production. It is definitely something unique, we’d have to say though.
Pokdepinion: Interesting looking design. I wished that they would’ve put something at the back of the notch, perhaps an LED sensor for notifications? It would be just a waste of space there if it was empty.
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New Apple Leak Could Be A Feature iPhone Fans Want

Since the sales over the three latest iPhone devices in the market, namely iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR are falling short for Apple’s expectations, it seems that they are moving a step-back and bringing in a feature that iPhone fans loved.
Some might guess that it would be the headphone jack, but no. The feature is none other than the fingerprint scanner. In addition to that, it won’t be just your normal sensor, but it will come in the form of an under-display type. It’s been reported that Apple is evaluating biometric sensor companies O-film, General Interface Solutions and TPK Holding.
Despite the news, don’t expect to see it anytime soon. It seems that the feature will come in for next year’s iPads first, but it could be used in newer iPhones as a trial run.

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Interestingly, the three companies that was mentioned above are also the provider for Samsung’s ‘ultrasonic’ in-display reader which will be used in the upcoming Galaxy S10. It is said to be fast and accurate as any physical scanner and more secure.
Pokdepinion: I don’t care of what they say. Having a fingerprint scanner is always a nice option to have. For me, the more security options that you have, the more secured you are, even if it does come with a bit of a hassle.
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We Might See Android’s Back Button Removed With Android Q Introduction

Though it’s not out yet, it is quite possible that the new Android Q put an end to the commonly used back button on Android smartphones. Now this doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to go back like you’re used to, instead they will remove it and substitute it with smart gestures.
For those running on Android 9 Pie, they’ll be used to the idea of swiping on their devices to navigate around. So don’t be too worried about that.
Seeing how confident of how they’ve implemented it in Android 9 Pie devices, it’s not surprising that Google plan on removing physical buttons. While there’s no confirmation yet on when they will come out with the new Android Q, we’re sure to receive further news as Google I/O will be coming up in the next few months so there’s a chance that they’ll unveil it there.

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Pokdepinion: I’m used to the smart gestures already, I don’t see the point of physical buttons anymore. I think it’s faster and more convenient than them too. Imagine if you are reading an article on Pokde.net and you’re scrolling, your fingers would usually not be at the bottom (since you’re scrolling). It makes sense, right?
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PNY XLR8 DDR5 MAKO RAM Now Comes With White Versions

PNY’s local distributor Fusion Tech Supply Sdn Bhd has announced local availability of the new version for the PNY XLR8 DDR5 6000MHz MAKO RGB desktop RAM (32GB CL40), which now comes in white colorways on top of the existing black colorways. The module supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO standards. (You can read the review on the black version of this RAM right here.)
The white version expectedly uses the same design and features same heatsink and thus should perform identical in terms of thermals; though as far as pricing goes, the local pricing for the white version will cost slightly more, at RM529 – as opposed to the black version that costs RM519.

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Fusion Tech reiterates that Malaysian customers can process the warranty through them if required, which in this case offers limited lifetime warranty – just simply look for the yellow sticker in the packaging.
Pokdepinion: For those who prefer white-color builds, here you go.
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Logitech G913 TKL Wireless Keyboard Lands In Malaysia At RM929

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on Logitech G913 TKL wireless gaming keyboard, well good news as it has finally arrived here in Malaysia.
Logitech G913 TKL Wireless Keyboard

As you can probably guess by its name, the G913 is a TKL wireless gaming keyboard where it features the brand’s proprietary LIGHTSPEED technology. With it, they claim that it can provide 1ms low latency connection via USB.
There is the option for Bluetooth connectivity however, should you prefer that. Adding to that, there’s the option of three switches; GL Clicky, GL Tactile, and GL Linear.

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All three of them come with the same price tag which is RM929. You can find the Logitech G913 TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard available for orders at their official Lazada store.
Pokdepinion: Looks sleek, I’ll give them that. I wonder how it actually feels like up close..
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Sony Unveils RX0 II — World’s Smallest And Lightest Ultra-compact Camera

Sony has today added a new addition to their compact camera line-up with the launch of the new RX0 II (DSC-RX0M2). As you’d expect, it comes as an upgrade from the previous RX0, where it builds upon the waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and other qualities.
The new camera comes with 1.0-type stacked 15.3MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor and an advanced BIONZ X image processing engine that offer enhanced color reproduction. It has been optimized to deliver lightning fast performance and better image quality for both stills and movie shooting across a wide sensitivity range of ISO 8011-12800.  The ZEISS Tessar T 24mm F4.0 fixed wide-angle lens has a shortened minimum focusing distance of 20cm.
Sony RX0 II
Thanks to its small build, you can easily fit it into a pocket and it is ready for whatever the elements throw at it thanks to its multiple protection. Other than that, it offers 4K 30p internal movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning to collect approximately 1.7 times the amount of data required for 4K video.

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With the RX0 II, it introduces in-body electronic stabilization for steady footage, even when shot handheld. You can further enhance it when the footage is exported to a smartphone or a tablet running the Movie Edit app where the additional information captured during filming can be processed.
Other than that, it offers Super Slow Motion recording at up to 1000fps, uncompressed 4K HDMI output and simultaneous proxy movie recording. It boasts an Anti-distortion Shutter of up to 1/32000 seconds and can shoot at up to 16fps to capture any fleeting moment.
They’ve also added Sony’s Eye AF, which is gaining popularity with portrait photographers all over, where it comes with an upgrade in terms of speed, accuracy, and operation of the Eye AF to capture portraits.
The Sony RX0 II will be coming to our shores here in Malaysia in May 2019. As for the price, it’s hasn’t been revealed just yet, so stay tuned for more updates here.
Pokdepinion: Well just look at the size of that thing. Let’s just hope that it’ll come with a decent price tag.
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It’s no secret that TM has been planning to upgrade its users with higher speeds, up to tenfold. Now, we’re hearing about registrations for 100Mbps plan.
TM to Open Registrations for New Unifi 100Mbps Plan This Week?
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For a while now, we knew that TM was going to upgrade the speed for Unifi customers at no additional charges. These upgrades can go up to tenfold, which many people were excited to have. It appears that TM is also gearing up to gain more new customers very soon.
It is said that registrations for the new Unifi 100Mbps plan will open up as soon as this week. This new 100Mbps plan will have no quota, so it won’t be like their Unifi Basic plan, and comes with their new PlayTV, free call plan (STD20), and a bit more.

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This is different from the speed upgrade because this is meant for new customers. If you’re still waiting for your speed upgrade, you may want to check with your local TM branches on that.
At the moment, there’s not much information available about this plan. We’ll be sure to report it here on Pokde.net as soon as information arises.
Source: Amanz
Pokdepinion: It’s an attractive price for 100Mbps speed but I think I’m going to stick with Maxis Fibre at the moment.
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HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER Eyewear II Arriving Soon At RM1,799

In case you’ve missed our previous coverage, the HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER Eyewear II will be making its way soon here in Malaysia, specifically on the 30th of October 2020.
HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER Eyewear II Malaysia launch

As you might tell from its name, it’s the second generation of the eyewear where HUAWEI teamed up with GENTLE MONSTER in creating the Eyewear II.
In case you’re not aware of it, the HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER Eyewear II not only acts as an eyewear but it also offers you the ability to listen to music on the go.

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There’s two variants of the eyewear, where one is simply in the form of sunglasses (Black) and the other being optical spectacles (Graphite Black) at the price of RM1,799. The latter can be fitted with prescription lenses at the optical shop. You can find them available on that date itself starting at 10.08am at all HUAWEI Experience Store (HES) and online at the HUAWEI Store.
Pokdepinion: I’ve yet to tried them out to be honest. But considering that they have options for those who wear spectacles.
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vivo Launched Super Day – Special Appearence From Ewan Ismail & Brian Chew!

Recently, the vivo V7+ was officially released to the public at vivo’s Super Day. The event took place last Friday, the 29th of September 2017 at Lowyat Plaza, Kuala Lumpur.
vivo Super Day!
Audience were treated as there was a special appearance from Akademi Fantasia Megastar Top 10 Finalist, Ewal Ismail and accompanied by TVB’s International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship 2016, Brian Chew, were present to entertain the crowd.
As a token of appreciation, vivo Malaysia’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mike Xu surprised the first customer by personally delivering the vivo V7+ to the customer who pre-ordered the device itself at midnight of 29 September 2017.

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vivo has been known to focus on ‘selfie orientated’ smartphones, as evident from their previous vivo V5 and vivo V5S respectively, and this time around, it’s no different. The V7+ features a 24MP front facing camera and a single LED flash along with it, which is a world’s first. The rear camera either, isn’t too shabby either with it having 14MP with phase detection autofocus.
Besides that, the new device from vivo features a 18:9 FullView display (it joins the long list of recent smartphones as well), on a 5.99-inch HD screen. It packs 4GB RAM paired up with 64GB of internal memory (expandable up to 256GB via microSD).
The device runs on Funtouch OS 3.2, based of Android 7.1 Nougat, and uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 450. The battery is a non-removable 3225mAh battery.
The vivo V7+ is available for purchase at all vivo concept stores, partner stores, e-commerce stores such as Lazada. It is available for purchase in two variants; Crown Gold and Matte Black. The phone retails at RM1499. To find out more on the device, you can check vivo’s official Facebook page right here.
Pokdepinion: Personally, I’m not a selfie phone lover (as some of you might noticed me mentioning before), it ruins the natural look of photos. But hey, who am I to judge. Go get them now if you’re interested!

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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Gets New Release Date; No Longer Delayed Indefinitely

Not too long ago, we received the disappointing news that Age of Empires: Definitive Edition will be delayed indefinitely. That is no longer the case as the game has been given a new, proper release date.
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Gets New Release Date

Back in October, we received the disappointing news of an indefinite delay for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, meaning release was pushed back with no clear indication of when the new date was. This is typically seen as a bad sign for many games, but apparently not this one.

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Today, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition was given a new release date of February 20th 2018 for the PC. When the game was first announced, we learned that it was more than just an HD version of the original title. It will feature completely re-drawn assets and a re-recorded soundtrack.
Additionally, every campaign mission features voiced narration. Players can also use the campaign and scenario editor to create their own custom campaigns. The Definitive Edition has a new UI, the added ability to attack-move, select groups, easily find idle villagers and more.

The best part about Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is that this massive upgrade comes in at only USD $20 (price may vary for other regions). The original October release was supposed to line up with the original game’s 1997 release date. But, according to Microsoft, the game was pushed back to “treat the Age of Empires franchise with the respect it deserves.”
Microsoft is also expanding the game’s multiplayer beta. It will start on January 29th 2018 with registration happening right now. While fans will truly appreciate a recreation of the original Age of Empires, a brand new proper sequel is also in the works.

Pokdepinion: Here’s to hoping that Age of Empires: Definitive Edition as well as its sequel will not get a sudden delay, let alone another indefinite delay.
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Xiaomi Malaysia Launches Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro At RM219

The folks at Xiaomi Malaysia has today announce the arrival of their Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro which is available for the price of RM219.
Xiaomi Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro Malaysia release

The Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro sports a 3MP camera that can reach a 2304×1296 resolution. Adding to that, its camera comes with f/1.4 aperture, 6P lens and the company claims that it offers a highly sensitive image sensor, ensuring detailed and bright color images even in poor lighting.

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It also comes with AI human detection algorithm to detect human silhouettes and keep you informed (of activity) through automated messages.
Thanks to its dual microphones and active noise cancellation, the security camera supports two-way communication. For those who value privacy, it comes with a privacy mode that allows you to prompt the camera to swivel inwards through simple setup on the Mi Home app. Not to forget, you can also use it with Google Assistant.
The Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro will be available starting from the 14th of February 2021 where you can purchase it from the official store on Lazada and Shopee. If you would like to purchase it physically, it’s available on the 16th of February at all authorized Mi Stores and other official retailers in the country.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Should you be on the lookout for a security camera, this sure does look like a viable option. Will you be getting one?
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Apple’s latest iMac comes with 24″ 4.5K Retina display and Apple M1 from RM5599

Alongside the existing 27″ and 21.5″ iMac, Apple latest 24″ iMac is definitely quite interesting. It is the first iMac to offer the Apple M1, which makes it the first to embrace the Arm-based Apple Silicon. It isn’t the first desktop from Apple to feature the chip though, as that would be the Mac Mini.

With its new 24″ 4.5K Retina display, the new iMac offers some really impressive pixel density for a desktop display. I am also quite surprised that the Apple M1 can handle such a high resolution. Aside from the resolution, the display is capable of over 1 billion colors, and maxes out at 500 nits for a vibrant viewing experience.

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The chassis of the new iMac has also been redesigned to be sleeker. The Apple M1 doesn’t require a whole lot of cooling, and Apple managed to make the iMac smaller by up to 50%, even when compared against previous-gen 21.5″ iMacs. They are now more colorful too, with two-tone finishes that employs bright colors on the back and softer colors around the display.

They also came up with the magnetic power connector for this new iMac, although I am not exactly sure why does a desktop computer need it. Apple does not seem to want to call it MagSafe though, presumably so you do not confuse it with the iPhone 12’s MagSafe charging.

On top of all that, Apple upgraded the FaceTime HD camera to a FHD one, adds a triple microphone array and also a pair of woofers and a pair of tweeters for a much better multimedia experience. There’s also Touch ID on the new wireless Magic Keyboard, which makes security on the new iMac much more convenient.

For other stuff that you might want to connect to the new iMac, there are two Thunderbolt 3 ports along with two other USB-C ports, as well as a Gigabit LAN integrated into the power adapter, which is actually pretty smart of Apple.

The new 24″ iMac is priced from RM5599, although it is worth mentioning that this base model comes with one less GPU core than the iPad Pro. It also forgoes the extra USB-C ports and Gigabit Ethernet that are available on the higher-end models. If you want the full array of GPU cores and also the extra USB-C ports, you will have to shell out RM6449 if you are okay with 256GB of storage, or bump that up to RM7249 if you need 512GB.
New 24″ iMac (2021) Pricing in Malaysia

Processor
Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 5nm
Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 5nm
Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 5nm

Memory
8GB unified memory

Storage
256GB
256GB
512GB

Display
24″ 4.5K Retina display, 218ppi, 500 nits brightness, P3 wide color gamut, True Tone

Connectivity
2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports
2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports
2 x USB-C (USB 3.0) ports
GbE LAN (integrated in power adapter)
2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports
2 x USB-C (USB 3.0) ports
GbE LAN (integrated in power adapter)

Colors
Blue, Green, Pink, Silver
Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange, Purple
Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange, Purple

Price
RM5599
RM6449
RM7249

Apple is literally charging you an extra RM850 if you want to have two extra USB ports, a LAN port in the power adapter and the option to choose from an extra three colors. I am truly impressed by their audacity.
Pokdepinion: With Apple rolling out the same chip across their tablets and Macs, I wonder when will we see a more powerful Apple M1, as in the rumored Apple M1X?
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Xiaomi Is The Best Selling Brand In Malaysia And Southeast Asia During Lazada’s Birthday Sale

The folks at Xiaomi Malaysia has today revealed that they are the number one best selling brand in Malaysia and Southeast Asia during the recent Lazada 9th Birthday Sale on March 27.
Xiaomi is Lazada’s Best Seller in Malaysia and Southeast Asia

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As you can see, Xiaomi takes the top spot for both Malaysia and Southeast Asia for Lazada’s 9th Birthday Sale. The company has achieved the highest number of units sold and topped the list in terms of total gross merchandise volume (GMV) during the first-day sales online promotion.
K.M. Leong, the General Manager for Southeast Asia of Xiaomi International has said “We are thrilled that Xiaomi is once again the number one brand during the recent Lazada Birthday Sale. We are proud of this success as we have proven to be a reliable company for Malaysians and everyone in the Southeast Asian region”.
Founded back in April 2010, the company is the world’s third biggest smartphone company in terms of shipments in the fourth quarter of 2020. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Can’t really say that I’m surprised with their achievement. The company has a diverse range of products and of course, there is their price. May that trend continue towards the future too.
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Acer Swift 3 receives Kaby Lake Refresh upgrade; better performance, but keeps the same price tag!

Just days after Intel announces the 8th Generation Core processors for mobile, the Kaby Lake Refresh line-up of mobile CPUs, Acer Malaysia announces that the Acer Swift 3 which was just refreshed back in early August with new colors and a new 15.6″ display option, is now available with the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processors.
The Acer Swift 3 will retain specifications like the 256GB SSD and 8GB of DDR4 memory which will deliver reliable performance. With the newer CPUs retaining the 15W TDP of the 7th Generation Core i5 CPUs, the previous generation’s 10-hour battery life is also promised in the latest updated variant of the Acer Swift 3. With the 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac WiFi, fast, reliable connectivity is assured.

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The best news of the day is that the Acer Swift 3 with 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processors remain the same as before, starting from RM3399 to RM3899.
Pokdepinion: More cores at the same price? That’s really rare coming from Intel, and it’s even rarer to see OEMs passing it on to consumers. Kudos to Acer!
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Sony Launches New MASTER Series TV — Say Hello To The 19F 4K HDR OLED TV

Sony has revealed today a new television series, the 19F 4K HDR OLED TV, with it offering picture quality with the next generation Picture Processor X1 Ultimate.
Sony A9F 4K HDR OLED TV
With the A9F coming to the MASTER Series, rest assure that they come from the best quality that Sony offers as the MASTER series represents the company’s best lineup for image quality.
The A9F MASTER Series model comse equipped with a newly developed Picture Processor X1 Ultimate. It can intelligently detect and analyze each object in the picture through Sony’s new Object-based Super Resolution for accuracy and detail. Also, the Object based HDR remaster has been updated and now allows each object to be remastered individually for better depth, accurate texture and all-in-all more realistic picture.

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In collaboration with Netflix, Sony is introducing “Netflix Calibrated Mode”. This feature was developed to mirror the same picture quality as a studio evaluation master for television in order to preserve the artists’ creative vision and intent, giving viewers the best experience when watching their favorite TV series, films, documentaries and so on Netflix.

It is also ready for CaIMAN, the display calibration software from Portrait Displays. It eliminates the struggle of maintaining the picture quality throughout the life of the TV.
Additionally, it comes equipped with the Pixel Contrast Booster, the company’s panel controller for OLED. For audio quality, it features Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology. Introduced last year, the new Acoustic Surface Audio+ gets an additional actuator in the center of the screen and an extra subwoofer channel, totaling to a 3.2 channel sound system.
Other specifications include Android TV 8.0 Oreo Operating Sytem including Android TV with Hands-free Voice Search to find what you want quickly. You can talk to the TV through its built-in microphones and ask away.
The new A9F Master Series television will be available in Malaysia from this coming September 2018.
Pokdepinion: Well that is one unique looking TV to say the least. Question is, how much will it cost though? We’ll find out more when it launches later in the year, I guess.

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Roborock S6 MaxV Review — the cleaning robot with eyes!

Let’s check out the Roborock S6 MaxV. For those who may not know, Roborock is the ODM for many cleaning robots out in the market and this baby is jam-packed with plenty of fancy features. The S6 MaxV features a unique, one of a kind camera setup. This is the first time we’re seeing an actual camera on the robot itself so we’re pretty excited about it!
Unboxing

As you unbox the Roborock S6 MaxV you will find:

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A power cable
An air filter for the vacuum
A moisture-proof mat
A user manual
A connection guide
A mop cloth and mop cloth bracket, which is separate from the water reservoir
The robot itself
And a charging dock

The moisture-proof mat is something new which we’ve never seen before. A particularly good touch especially if you’re stationing the robot on wooden flooring and want to avoid damage from water leakage.
Appearance

The Roborock S6 MaxV is encased in a black, glossy casing. Not a particular fan of this as it can get scratches from dust and particles when cleaning. Under the Z logo you will find the optical sensor for mapping. We will elaborate more on this later.

At the back of the robot is the water reservoir. Lifting up the hood from the top side will give you access to the dust collection compartment which is pretty easy to remove. The filters can also be removed and replaced. It even comes with a cleaning brush too. Be careful with it though as it has a blade built-in.

On the under side, you will find the main working parts of the Roborock S6 MaxV like the broom, wheels and also the vacuum compartment. The cover can be easily removed to access the vacuum brush within. The vacuum brush can also be removed and replaced.
Setup

Setting up the S6 MaxV is pretty easy. Just hook it up to the charging dock (there’s a power adapter port on the right side), plug it in and turn it on. A single LED indicator on the charging dock will light up. If the LED is white, that means that the robot’s battery is higher than 20%. Less than that and the LED light would be red.
Pairing

Let’s connect the robot to the Roborock app now.

Download the Roborock app from the Play Store or App Store.
Register an account like we did here and click on add device.
The app will automatically search for nearby Roborock devices.
If you see yours then tap on it and continue.
Key in your WiFi details.
Let it run its course and you’re good to go.

Mapping
Usually, to have your robot effectively clean your house you must have it map it first. With the Roborock S6 MaxV however, there is no mapping process. The robot maps the room as it goes about cleaning it, versus the traditional mapping runs that some robots have to perform before they go into full vacuum and mopping mode.

The Roborock S6 MaxV has two sensors at the top which is most likely an optical sensor and laser distance sensor combo. As you can see, while it is rotating it effectively measures and maps the room. To enhance the collision avoidance, the Roborock S6 MaxV also has the aforementioned camera module on its front.
To set it up, you need to key in a few security details. In case you’re wondering, Roborock guarantees that none of the video footage captured are collected and the robot is certified by TÜV Rheinland as a safe smart product. The Roborock S6 MaxV passed standards that manufacturers use as guides to develop IoT products protected against cybersecurity risks.

As you can see, the video quality is good enough to monitor the movement of the robot, the image captured is processed by Roborock’s ReactiveAI to identify any obstacles and effectively avoid it. Observe as the robot’s ReactiveAI successfully recognizes a pair of slippers and avoids it.
The Roborock S6 MaxV took about 30 minutes to clean my living room, dining area, and kitchen. This is about 10 minutes more than other robots I’ve tried which did the same thing. I’ll touch on this more later.

After the first clean and mapping, the Roborock S6 MaxV now has full map data of the floor. With this data, you can customize certain zones for it to clean via the Roborock app. You can also instruct the robot to clean certain areas without mopping it or adjust its suction power.
User Experience

The Roborock S6 MaxV’s water tank is separate from the mop section. As you can see here, the water tank holds around 300ml of water and is good for about 200m2 of mopping. My place has an area of 80m2 so a full tank is good for two cleaning runs. Just simply fill the tank with water and floor detergent of your choice, snap off the mop from the tank, install the whole snap mop system and off it goes.
The S6 MaxV’s movement is both smoother and slower than other robots. Its slow movement ensures it receives less impact when colliding. The robot is also low enough for it to get under furniture. The robot goes under my IKEA TV cabinet without any problems at all.

One thing that might be an issue to some is that it is slightly louder than other robots we’ve tried before, though I would add that it’s still not as loud as a traditional vacuum cleaner. Of course you can always turn it down by lowering the suction power.

When it comes to cleaning, I would say that the Roborock S6 MaxV is one of the most efficient robot vacuums have seen. It has no problem dealing with intense dust, as you can see here. After vacuuming the dust off, the mopping cleans up whatever’s left over. The vacuuming area is as wide as the robot, while the mopping area is slightly narrower.
However you don’t really have to worry about it as the Roborock S6 MaxV’s cleaning pattern ensures that all areas are properly cleaned. As it goes around the room, the overlap between each path will make sure that you get proper vacuuming and mopping all across your room.
Conclusion

To sum it all up, the Roborock S6 MaxV is a cleaning robot worth your while. Here’s what we love about the robot:

Object recognition is great for retracing its cleaning work as you can always identify what would obstruct its cleaning.
It doesn’t have a pre-mapping process which means it can jump straight into action on first setup.
The robot moves at a slower speed and will slow down before collision.
The S6 MaxV’s mop cleaning is among the cleanest I’ve seen from a cleaning robot.
The presence of manual controls, for when manual cleaning is needed.

With all that said, it’s not perfect. We feel that it’s slower than many robots out there, and it is also louder than most of them. With that said, the speed and noise is not really too huge an issue as it does a really good job when cleaning our floors.

At its price of RM2199, the Roborock S6 MaxV is one of the pricier cleaning robots out there but is justified by its innovative systems, as well as its smart and effective cleaning ability.
On a broader note, it can also bring about a lifestyle change of sorts as it takes one or two hours out of my cleaning time which I can then either put into my work or even do some workouts. I really think getting a cleaning robot is a really worthwhile investment and the Roborock S6 MaxV is a good place to start.
Our thanks to Roborock for sending us the Roborock S6 MaxV for review.
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Rockstar Drops Trailer For GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries Update

We’re not getting GTA 6 just yet – in the meantime, the makers of Grand Theft Auto would like to remind you that a new update has arrived to the now nearly decade-old GTA Online. This coming June 13, the new update titled GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries will have the players engage in ground, sea and aerial combat against the city’s notorious paramilitary group, Merryweather Security.

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The trailer, which somewhat looks inspired from Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare in some ways, features lots of explosions that likely will get Michael Bay impressed. In the 30 seconds it has shown portions of combat on the aircraft carrier, as well as dogfight-style air-to-air combat in the valleys of Blaine County.

“It’s no secret Merryweather Security are as corrupt as everyone else in this town – but now there’s talk on the street that these shady contract killers are scaling up and squeezing out any rogue competition across Southern San Andreas,” Rockstar wrote in the blog post. You, as part of the underground criminal network in San Andreas needs to take the fight head-on alongside Charlie Reed and his squadron of pilots and combatants.

In this update, the Mammoth Avenger aircraft will now be available to purchase without requiring Hangar or Facility ownership, and with it comes new upgrades for the V-22 Osprey-inspired lookalike to choose from. A new weapon, Tactical SMG will debut in this update as well, plus a bunch of quality-of-life improvements, including:

When calling Mors Mutual Insurance, you’ll be able to claim all destroyed vehicles at once.
An alternate sprint control option (hold to sprint) will be added to the Settings Menu.
Custom description tags for garages to help quickly locate your favorite rides.
The Willard Eudora and Albany Classique Broadway will become eligible for Taxi Work when using Taxi Liveries.
Updates to the Creator to incorporate additional props and weather options, including snow.

While not explicitly mentioned, expect new vehicles added (shown below) – one of which is inspired by Dodge’s recently-revealed Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept (which will likely be branded as Bravado in-game).

The update will arrive on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC platforms starting on June 13. Watch the trailer below:

Pokdepinion: Better stock up my weaponry then… looks very explosive.
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Thermaltake exclusively design the Pacific M3 motherboard water block for MSI board

Thermaltake has exclusively partnered with Micro-Star International (MSI)  for the first time to introduce the latest Pacific M3 motherboard water block, especially designed for the MSI Z170A Gaming M5 motherboard.

The Pacific M3 delivers extreme cooling performance and compatibility features, with a 0.15mm internal fin construction with a high-flow water block that enables water to flow directly over all critical areas, ultimately providing unparalleled cooling performance.

By fully isolating the memory circuitry from other components, DDR4 Boost ensures the purest possible memory signal for maximum performance and stability. On selected motherboards, an XMP LED highlights an active Extreme Memory Profile for the best memory performance.
Thermaltake M3Thermaltake M3

The finest audio solution for gamers; powered by Nahimic Audio Enhancer. With dual OPA1652 AMPs and metal EMI Shielding you get breathtaking sound quality.
Thermaltake M3Thermaltake M3
Last but not least, MSI GAMING LAN is powered by the KillerTM LAN E2400 with intelligent ASD 2.0, which automatically prioritizes games above other applications. The LED illuminated LAN connector features 15KV anti-surge protection for safety.

Source : Thermaltake

Pokdepinion: For me it look like MSI is the one who is starting to aggressively improve their products, as they have partnered with not only Thermaltake but also Corsair to produce the Hydro cooling GPU.
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The Intel Core i9 7920X is clocked slower than the cheaper i9 7900X; is Intel losing at their own game?

We nearly missed the news of the Intel i9 7920X being silently added to Intel’s official price list. From this price list, we know that the Intel Core i9 7920X will feature 12 cores, 24 threads and a surprisingly low base clock of 2.9 GHz. It has been a long time since we saw an Intel CPU dip below 3.0 GHz, especially one of such high ambitions.
Intel has been leading in the clock speed game, providing better performance in games simply due to its fast cores that easily go up to 4.5 GHz and above especially if we are talking about the Kaby Lake LGA 1151 CPUs, while AMD Ryzen CPUs generally tap out at 4.0 GHz. With the Intel i9 7920X sporting base clocks of just 2.9 GHz, it raises my eyebrows as to how will Intel play their cards this time around. For comparison’s sake, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is priced at just $799, offers the same amount of cores and threads, and has a base clock of 3.5 GHz. For $390 less, you get a 600 MHz faster base clock, and 20 extra PCIe lanes.

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For those who are still reading, the Intel Core i9 7920X features 16.5MB of L3 cache, 44 PCIe 3.0 lanes and a boost clock reportedly to be around 4.0 GHz. Since all the CPUs on Intel’s X299 HEDT platform are overclockable, enthusiasts may be able to squeeze out some extra performance out of the i9 7920X. If they do not run into VRM issues on their motherboards, that is. All this will be yours for the very affordable price of $1189. Oh and paying $190 less will get you the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X with 16 cores and 32 threads.
Pokdepinion: Intel’s pricing strategy is so difficult to understand. I wonder if they realized that they actually have competition.
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Touch ‘n Go eWallet Honored With PC.com Awards For Best eWallet Service

Touch ‘n Go eWallet has recently been recognized and honored with two prestigious awards at the PC.com Awards Night – being the Best eWallet for MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) and the Best eWallet Service Provider. The PC.com Awards is a significant recognition in the tech industry, as it involves the readers voting for their favorite brands across various categories. The voting process included more than 300 nominations over a month-long period.
Alan Ni, CEO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd said: “This recognition of our efforts in providing the best financial technology (FinTech) services to our users makes us more determined to further improve our services and assure our users that they can use our digital financial services conveniently, safely, and sustainably. We have always done our best to address our users’ needs, promote financial inclusion, and offer a platform to give back to society. We also emphasise the use of data and technology to deliver high-quality products and services while ensuring that our eWallet is safe and secure for all our users.”

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Touch ‘n Go eWallet has played a significant role in shaping Malaysia’s cashless society, serving as the cornerstone of the country’s digital payment landscape. With over 20 million users and an extensive network of more than 1.7 million merchant touchpoints, it has become the largest eWallet network in Malaysia. The company has also expanded its services beyond the borders since last year, enabling cross-border payments in countries such as Mainland China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan, with more to come.
In addition to its core eWallet functionality, Touch ‘n Go eWallet has introduced a range of inclusive financial services products. These offerings include GO+, GOpinjam, GOinvest, GOprotect, and the first CSR-linked Visa Card that complements the eWallet – which allows users to make donations to 1,000+ charity organizations directly.
Pokdepinion: The role played by TnG is definitely not a small one in pushing Malaysian society to cashless, while being competitive to many other competing eWallet providers.
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New Xiaomi Device With 200W Fast Charging Is Rumoured To Be On Its Way

New rumours have emerged of Xiaomi working on releasing a device that will feature the fastest charging speed ever seen on a smartphone. According to Digital Chat Station over at Weibo, the company is looking to release a smartphone that will not support only a 200W fast charging wired but reverse charging and wireless charging as well.
New Xiaomi phone with 200W fast charging incoming?

According to the well-known tipster, the new Xiaomi device will see a release sometime in the second half of the year. At the moment we have no idea which Xiaomi device is this rumour alluding to. It might just be the Mi 11 Ultra seeing that the Mi 11 itself already supports 115W fast charging. However, this is not the only news of a fast charging smartphone coming as the Mi 11 Pro might just feature 120W fast charging.

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I guess we’ll just have to stay tuned until more information surrounding this mysterious device surfaces. Until then, stay tuned to us here at Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder what device does Xiaomi have under their sleeves this time? 200W fast charging is nothing to scoff at IMHO.
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POS Malaysia site is down, possibly a ransomware attack

POS Malaysia services are down at this point of time and according to an anonymous reliable source, there is a possibility that the IT infrastructure has been hit with ransomware. At the time of writing this article, we can confirm that the main page is under maintenance.

A little further digging and we discovered some parts are throwing Microsoft .NET error 40, which tells that the site is having problems establishing connection with the database.

It is further identified that the damage has spread into quite a number of modules considering the fact that Pos Malaysia has a rather integrated architecture.

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At this point of time, Pos Laju counterpart is working totally fine though. Only the main domain, pos.com.my is affected at the time of writing.
Please take the necessary precautions and check your private credentials where necessary especially if you have shared them with Pos Malaysia in the past as these details may have been compromised. Should we have more details, we will keep you posted here.

UPDATE: There is a discussion thread going on for this here with more sources slowly appearing. Click here to go to the thread.
Pokdepinion: Here hoping Pos Malaysia manages to reinstate their services and fix the security exploits.
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MasterBox Lite 5 is here in Malaysia; affordable, compact, customizable

The latest addition to the Cooler Master case line-up, the MasterBox Lite 5, is an affordable alternative to their higher end offerings. The MasterBox Lite 5 by Cooler Master carries over some features from the higher end models, such as customizability and the DarkMirror front panel.

The MasterBox Lite 5 fits four 120mm fans, offering support for watercooling setups with room for a 360mm radiator up front, and a 120mm radiator at the rear exhaust vent. CPU coolers up to 160mm tall will also fit in the MasterBox Lite 5 without an issue. There is plenty of space for long graphics cards up to 400mm in length, so you will be able to fit your GTX Titan Xp or AMD R9 Fury in this case, no sweat. Show off your hardware with a edge-to-edge acrylic side panel.

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The best part about this case is its aesthetics. The front panel is of the translucent DarkMirror variety, which means that it will allow your LED fans to shine through the panel, or keep it dark and sleek without LED lighting. That’s not all though, as Cooler Master provides the 3D printing templates for the top and bottom trim, allowing you to customize your case as you see fit.
The MasterBox Lite 5 is available locally with a suggested price of RM229, in three trim colors (black, red, white).
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Dark Mode Scheduler May Be Coming to Android

As many of you may know by now, system-wide Dark Mode was a key highlight of Android 10. Now, it looks like Google is looking to take that one step further and make it more versatile. This new feature that’s being worked on is called Dark Mode Scheduler.
Dark Mode Scheduler works by allowing the system to switch to Dark Mode based on the time of the day. You can even customize it to trigger it at a particular time as opposed to relying on the default settings. Initially, it was designed to be a native feature of Android 10 but was then omitted in beta phase.
According to Chris Baines of Android Developer Relations, the feature was removed because it’s difficult to calculate sunrise / sunsets, especially for locations close to north and south poles. When compared to the Night Light feature introduced in Android Nougat, it was said to be possible as it used CalendarAstronomer from ICU4J.

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It’s clear that Google wants to avoid creating more problems with user experience. However, there’s no denying that it’s a practical feature, and one that many users would want. There is a high chance it will pop up on Android 11 instead, after they have more time testing it. If it ever pops up earlier, we’ll be reporting on it as soon as information becomes available.
Source: AndroidTutorial
Pokdepinion: While dark mode is great, there are times when I’d rather have it in regular colours. This would be super helpful for that.
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PS Plus Asia May 2019 Free Games Lineup

It’s that time of the month again when Playstation reveals what games will be offered for PS Plus members. Without wasting any more time, let’s jump right in to the free games that May 2019 has to offer.

First up is Metal Gear Survive, an action-adventure survival game that’s developed by Konami. It was initially released back in February 2018. The game is a spin off from the main Metal Gear Solid V story that takes place in a strange alternate universe. You can create your character, scavenge resources, craft weapons, build a base camp, explore the unknown while develop survival skills to survive. The game comes with a co-op mode, allowing you to play with 3 other players to infiltrate or defend areas from hordes of creatures.

Up next is The Witness, a puzzle video game that came out in January 2016. You wake up in a strange island that’s filled with puzzles that will challenge and surprise you. With no memory of who you are, all you can do is explore the island in the hopes of gaining clues, regaining your memory and finding your way back home. The game is a single-player game with over 500 puzzles.

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PS Plus Asia May 2019
In addition to the two games, Playstation Asia is also giving away two special themes, which are Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operations 2 and an exclusive Toro theme that will run until June 2019.
These games will be available to download for PS Plus member starting from 9th of May 2019 and last until 4th of June 2019. If you haven’t grabbed this month’s free game, you might want to do so before they’re gone. This month offers PS Plus subscribers The Surge and What Remains of Edith Finch. You can read more about them here.
Pokdepinion: I remembered trying the beta for Metal Gear Survive and it wasn’t a good experience. When I tried to find an online lobby to play with, I waited roughly 30 minutes and still couldn’t find anything. Since that it’s going to be free, maybe it’ll be easier to find a game soon?
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ASUS RT-AX53U AX1800 Dual Band Router Review

The new ASUS RT-AX53U router is worth a look if you’re searching for a fast, reliable, and reasonably priced router. For those who are on a limited budget, the ASUS RT-AX53U router, which costs RM318, is the ideal router. With Wi-Fi 6, it offers increased speed and signal range, but your devices must support it in order to make full use of it. The ASUS RT-AX53U is an entry level product that is perfect for your home network usage.
ASUS RT-AX53U Specifications

Network Standard
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
IPv4
IPv6

Antenna
External Antennas x 4

Transmit/Receive
2.4GHz 2×2
5GHz 2×2

CPU
Dual-core (4 VPE)

Memory
128 MB Flash
256 MB RAM

Operating Frequency
 2.4G Hz, 5 GHz

Boost Speeds
 OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
Beamforming: standard-based and universal
1024-QAM high data rate
20/40/80 MHz bandwidth

Ports
RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3,USB Port x1

Buttons
 WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

Power Supply
AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 12 V with max. 1.5A current

Package Content
RT-AX53U
RJ45 x1
Adapter x1
QSG x1
Warranty Card x1

AiMesh
AiMesh : Yes
Primary AiMesh router : Yes
AiMesh node : Yes

IFTTT
No

AiProtection
AiProtection : AiProtection Classic
Malicious site blocking : Yes
Two-Way IPS : No
Infected Device Prevention and Blocking ; Yes

Traffic Control
Adaptive QoS : No
Bandwidth limiter : Yes
Traditional QoS : Yes
Traffic Monitor : Yes
Real-time traffic monitor : Yes
Wired Traffic Monitor : Yes
Wireless Traffic Monitor : Yes
Website history : No

Wireless
 IPv6 : Yes
MU-MIMO : Yes
Wi-Fi Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
UTF-8 SSID : Yes
Guest Network : Yes
WPS : Yes
Wi-Fi MAC address filter : Yes
Wireless scheduler : Yes
Airtime fairness : Yes
RADIUS Server : Yes
Universal beamforming : Yes
Explicit beamforming : Yes
IGMP snooping : Yes

WAN
Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
Dual WAN : Yes
WAN Aggregation : No
3G/4G LTE dongle : Yes
Port triggering : Yes
DMZ : Yes
DDNS : Yes
Let’s Encrypt : Yes

LAN
 DHCP Server : Yes
IPTV : Yes
LAN Link Aggregation : No
Manually assign IP address : Yes

VPN
VPN Client L2PT : Yes
VPN Client OVPN : Yes
VPN Client PPTP : Yes
VPN Server IPSec : Yes
VPN Server OVPN : Yes
VPN Server PPTP : Yes
VPN Fusion : No

Administration
Operating mode : Access Point, Media Bridge, Repeater, Router
Operating system : ASUSWRT
Free OS upgrade : Yes
Firewall : Yes
Wake on LAN (WOL) : Yes
SSH : Yes
Configuration backup and restore : Yes
Diagnosis tools : Yes
Feedback system : Yes
System log : Yes

Unboxing the ASUS RT-AX53U
There is nothing special about the packaging as it is a fairly straightforward square, thin box.
Inside the box, you will only find the ASUS RT-AX53U, some documentations, and all the necessary accessories in the package.

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There are four long exterior antennas added to the generally basic, attractive, and well-built design.
The first thing that comes to mind when I see the design from above is the Star Wars Destroyer space ship. I know there are no physical similarities, but it is what I first thought of.
The I/O ports on the ASUS RT-AX53U consists of one WAN port, three Gigabit LAN ports, and one USB 2.0 port.
The ASUS RT-AX53U is not particularly large or bulky. The antenna is fairly long though, which will undoubtedly help with signal range.
Performance
The fact that the ASUS RT-AX53U is entry level does not automatically imply poor performance. Using my 300Mbps connection, we’ll see at what distance Wi-Fi performance begins to drop.
The test is performed using my laptop and an ASUS USB-AX56. In the same room as the ASUS RT-AX53U, it effortlessly delivers the full speed of my internet connection.
Even after moving to my hallway which is blocked by one wall, Wi-Fi performance is still superb with only a slight speed reduction.
Moving further away to my kitchen which was obstructed multiple walls, the speed decreased more noticeably. However, at this distance and with multiple walls blocking it, 145 Mbps is still rather good, making it suitable for UHD streaming and gaming.
As is already common things, every ASUS Wi-Fi 6 router comes with lifetime AiProtection by Trend Micro to safeguard your home network from threats. If you use the internet frequently and download a lot of data, this function will stop phishing or malware sites from infecting your devices, so just enable it.
Verdict
The ASUS RT-AX53U is a fantastic entry-level product for those who with a tight budget. With value-added capabilities, it can deliver quick Wi-Fi performance while preserving its reliability. Currently, the ASUS RT-AX53U is not compatible with ASUSwrt Merlin firmware, which is renowned to offer advanced firmware customization and extra features. Still, the ASUS RT-AX53U performance with the standard firmware is adequate for handling your home network.
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Xbox Series X Will Be Launching in November 2020

The release of the next gen gaming consoles, namely the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, is just around the corner. With regards to the latter, we now have a clearer idea on what it will be launching as Microsoft has confirmed the release window for it.,
Xbox Series X Coming This November 2020

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According to a post on Xbox Wire, Microsoft has officially revealed that the Xbox Series X will be launching November 2020. While there is still no specific release date, it at least gives us a more specific time frame compared to the previous Holiday 2020 window.
It also appears that Halo Infinite will be delayed to 2021 as they are looking to put in more development work and polish the game up before its release. However, Microsoft said that there will be over 100 games optimized for the next gen console coming by the end of 2020.
Whether these are brand new games or simply re-releases of games that take advantage of the stronger hardware remains to be seen. With that being said however, there will be no exclusives for the next gen console for at least a couple of years. This means that the new games will also be available for Xbox One gamers to enjoy.
For now, we aren’t certain yet if the more affordable Xbox Series S will be launched alongside the Xbox Series X. We will just have to wait and see when November 2020 is finally upon us.
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Pokdepinion: I’m fairly certain Sony is going to be releasing theirs in the same month. I highly doubt they would launch it in December as it would be a very important time to capitalize on sales during the holiday season.
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Battle Royale Tetris Is Now A Thing

Remember the classic old Tetris? Well now it has gone to the battle royale bandwagon. Yeap, you read that correctly.

The new game, which is called Tetris 99, is a free game for Nintendo Switch Online members.

The iconic puzzle game #Tetris arrives, but with an online experience like no other–99 players enter, but only one reigns supreme! #Tetris99 is available to download now, exclusively for #NintendoSwitchOnline Members. pic.twitter.com/iLWG08pmIi
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 13, 2019

It was announced recently at Nintendo Direct. Tetris 99 sees you compete with other players until there’s only one remaining survivor left.

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Battle royale games has been on the rise in recent times, with a number of games already in the market such as PUBG, Fortnite, Battlefield 5, COD: Black Ops 4 and most recently introduced, Apex Legends.
So if you’re a fan of battle royale games (and own a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online), you might want to have a go at Tetris 99.
Pokdepinion: I guess the trend has gone that far that even classic games are affected..
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As many of you may know by now, there are a number of PS4 peripherals that will be compatible with the upcoming PS5. The PSVR headset is one of them. However, we just learned that there is one new limitation if you’re going to use it with the next gen gaming console.
PSVR Has One New Limitation When Used On the PS5

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According to a report by Upload VR, the PSVR will only work with the PS4 versions of games and will not be usable for PS5 VR games. This means that for PS5 versions of games that have VR content such as Hitman 3 will not be usable with the PSVR headset.
If you have the PS4 version of the game, it will work just fine, so make sure you have the right version of the game with you. It’s also worth noting that you will need the PS4 camera adapter if you want to make use of it on the PS5, which Sony is giving out for free.
What could this mean for the future of virtual reality on PlayStation? There hasn’t been a VR-focused game announced for the PS5 just yet, but this doesn’t mean that they are giving up on the technology. There is a good chance that they are making a new VR headset that will be able to take advantage of the new hardware.
For now however, this is something to keep in mind if you plan on keeping the PSVR headset for use on the PS5.
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Pokdepinion: I’m about pretty sure there will be a new PSVR headset for the console. I just hope that it will be affordable enough for most people to even consider.
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Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite, S10 Lite, A51 and A71 start this 3rd February

If you are in the market for a not-too-pricey Samsung smartphone will almost all the features they have, you can check out this new quartet of smartphones from the Koreans. Pre-orders for the new Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Note10 Lite, A51 and A71 will start on Monday until 5th February, while nationwide availability will commence on 7th February.
Samsung will be throwing in some really nice freebies too for both the Galaxy Lite models and the Galaxy A series too. The Galaxy Lite duo will come with a free Galaxy Fit worth RM369, while the Galaxy A duo will get 1-year extended protection and a 1-time screen protection.

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New Samsung Galaxy Pre-Order Promo

Price
Colors Available
Pre-order rewards

Galaxy S10 Lite
RM2699

Prism Black
Prism White
Prism Blue

Galaxy Fit

Galaxy Note10 Lite
RM2299

Aura Glow
Aura Black
Aura Red

Galaxy Fit

Galaxy A51
RM1299

Prism Crush Black
Prism Crush White
Prism Crush Blue

Protection Plus
(1-year extended protection + 1-time screen protection)

Galaxy A71
RM1799

Prism Crush Black
Prism Crush Silver
Prism Crush Blue

Protection Plus
(1-year extended protection + 1-time screen protection)

We have previously covered the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and S10 Lite, as well as the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, so do check them out to find out more about the devices.
Pokdepinion: I would say the Galaxy Note10 Lite’s pricing puts it in a pretty interesting position to compete against the mid-range/budget flagships.

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XCOM 2 is Finally Launching for iOS with DLCs Included – Android Coming Soon?

XCOM 2 is arguably one of the best turn-based tactical games out there right now, and it has been out for current gen consoles and PC for about 4 years. Now, the game is finally making its way to iOS with DLCs included.
XCOM 2 on iOS

Initially launched in 2016, XCOM 2 has been described by many as one of the best turn-based tactical games of this generation due to its in-depth strategy gameplay and challenging difficulty. Now, it’s coming to iOS on 5th November 2020, so you can play this wherever and whenever.

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The game will be listed as XCOM 2 Collection, and will include the base game as well as all of the expansions and DLC content released for the game thus far.  This will include the War of the Chosen campaign, Shen’s Last Gift, Anarchy’s Children, Alien Hunters, and Resistant Warrior Pack.
The most recent port for the game was for the Nintendo Switch in May 2020, which also received the same treatment. The game’s predecessor, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, was ported over to both iOS and Android, but this one in particular is solely for iOS. There is a good chance that the game will be ported over to Android as well but if it does, there’s no word on when that will be happening at the moment.
For now, XCOM 2 will be coming to iOS on 5th November 2020. The game is currently already available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac.
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Pokdepinion: iPhone gamers get to enjoy one of the best tactical warfare games around right on their phones. Hopefully, it gets ported over to Android soon as well.
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Will AMD Radeon R9 Nano deliver?

AMD has promised that the new compact AMD Radeon R9 Nano based on Fiji sillicon that would bring better performance per watt compared against the AMD R9 290X. With little information except what was gleaned from the official slides from AMD, the AMD R9 Nano is a hot topic among readers, as the small form factor card only uses a single 8pin power connector which means the Nano can only consume around 175 watts.

In the graphs below AMD claimed that the AMD R9 Nano will be 90% more efficient in terms of performance per watt as compared to the AMD R9 390X, thus implying that the AMD R9 Nano will consume only half the power the R9 290X does. On the other hand, the R9 Nano will also have 50% higher performance per watt against AMD’s current flagship.

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Pokdepinion : The AMD R9 Nano said to be launching this 27th August 2015, but usually if it’s really true then we should be getting a flood of leaked photos of it. On paper the AMD R9 Nano has some promising figures, but will it perform as expected? Let’s find out once it released.
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Kaspersky Introduce KIPS — Their First Online Game On Cyber Security

Kaspersky Labs has introduced their first interactive Protection Simulation Online training which they aim to highlight the importance of teamwork in a corporate cyber security.
Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation Online (KIPS)

KIPS Online represents an addition to the previous KIPS Live Offline cyber security training. With them, they offer actionable security intelligence training for top-level business executives around the world.

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With the new KIPS Online, it brings awareness and real, actionable insights where it is needed most. Based on 20 years of the company’s cyber security experience, the game solves two essential senior management awareness challenges; the need to be prepared for swift reactuib ib cyber security incidents and a lack of time.
The game will challenge you with operating an interactive facility and the goal is to retain financial health while dealing with threats. The game scenario features real-life challenges that extend beyond the issues faced by interactive operators.
Pokdepinion: I’ve played the game, it was quite fun. Every action has a consequence, similar to a snow-ball effect. Players will have a maximum 250K budget and with limited actions that they can take per stage. So choose very wisely.
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