NVIDIA’s Monstrous Quad-Slot GPU Cooler Spotted Once Again
Image: Goofish/ExperteVallah

We know that NVIDIA’s monstrously-sized RTX 4090 Ti / TITAN RTX “Ada” exists somewhere as the photos has been leaked before, aside from just renders. It has leaked once again, and this time it ended up in a Chinese second-hand marketplace called Goofish (闲鱼). How did this prototype hardware ended up in a marketplace is pretty much anyone’s guess – but these new set of photos do reveal a few more tidbits on what could’ve been NVIDIA’s ultimate trump card against potential competition from Team Red.
Image: Goofish/ExperteVallah
As seen on the images (as well as previous leaks), the PCB is indeed sitting sideways (parallel to the motherboard) with the I/O lined up vertically instead of the conventional horizontal layout. The coolers themselves are also rotated with a layout similar to a CPU cooler as the die would’ve been sitting in the same plane as the motherboard itself. From the outside though, it doesn’t look that much different than a conventional RTX 40 GPU with the flow-through fans seen in two generation of GPUs by now.
Image: Goofish/Hassan Mujtaba
One question that remained is exactly what GPU or silicon this cooler is for. Many conflicting reports point to this cooler belonging to the TITAN RTX “Ada” GPU that can guzzle as much as 800 watts, while others are pointing to a 600W version of RTX 4090 which would’ve been appropriately coming with a ‘Ti’ suffix. However the photo itself shown that the GPU frame is indeed labeling it as “RTX 4090”, leaving questions on whether this cooler may have been just a prototype for the 450W card.

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Image: Goofish/Hassan Mujtaba
The latter theory is plausible, though. Almost all RTX 4090 coolers on the market today are very much oversized and overbuilt despite a ridiculously high 450-watt TGP target, as there were rumors that RTX 4090 was originally designed with 600W TGP in mind. NVIDIA may have abandoned such design as they were moving with a relatively efficient 450W power target and likely saved some development costs in the process without needing to design such unconventional layout to cool the card at the power draw it’s asking for. (A leaker has pointed out that this is in fact a “test board” for RTX 4090.)
Source: Videocardz | VallahExperte | Hassan Mujtaba
Pokdepinion: Regardless of what card this could’ve been, it’s very much a collector’s item at this point. Assuming NVIDIA didn’t choose to hunt down the leaked hardware, of course.
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Blizzard Shuts Down Overwatch Games That’s Played By Cheaters

While Overwatch has been around the gaming scene for more than 3 years already, it seems that Blizzard is working hard to improve the gaming experience for their players. The company has said that they are introducing a new measure that will not only detect cheaters but also end games that they (the cheaters) play in.

The news was announced by Jeff Kaplan from Blizzard, where he confirms that the new game update will make sure that cheaters will have a low probability of playing with honest players. It is reported that if any unusual player activity is detected during a game, the round being played will be ended automatically.
If you are a legit player that happened to be in the round that’s involved, worry not. You will not be affected or penalized in any way, where the round will be simply be written off. The same can’t be said for cheaters in the game.

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Pokdepinion: Great to see that they are still continuing to provide support for their player base. I for one haven’t touched the game in a very long time. How’s the cheaters in the game going along?

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LG Unveils Their New UltraFine 5K Display Monitor

It seems that the folks from LG Electronics has today introduced a brand new 27-inch UltraFine 5K Display (27MD5KL), alongside the 24-inch UltraFine 4K Display, catered for the latest Mac or iPad Pro.

Designed for productivity, the LG UltraFine 5K offers a host of connectivity options, with Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type-C support.  It allows users to configure with a versatile Mac workstation with video, audio, and data transfer through a single cable, lessening cable management.

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Made to meet the needs of designers, photographers, and videographers, the UltraFine 5K offers a wide-screen resolution that boasts P3 wide color gamut and 500-nit brightness for optimized images with no calibration required, or so they say.
With compatibility with macOS Mojave 10.14.6 and iOS 12.4, it allows you to control brightness and volume directly from the Touch Bar or keyboard from a MacBook Pro. Additionally, the monitor’s light sensor adjusts the screen brightness accordingly when you connect it to a Mac.
If you’re interested in the LG UltraFine 5K, you can get it at the Apple online store as well as selected Apple Stores for the price of $1299.95 (~RM5,387). On the other hand, the LG UltraFine 4K Display sells at $699.95 (~RM2900)
Pokdepinion: Well let’s just say that this monitor isn’t made for everyone. Then again, it’s a 5K display monitor, we shouldn’t expect less.
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Redmi K30 Pro launched in China priced from less than RM1880

The Redmi K30 Pro has definitely drummed up quite a bit of hype for itself by teasing an affordable price tag and absolutely mind-blowing specifications. After waiting for it for the last few days, it has just been launched officially in China from just CNY 2999 (~RM1878).

As teased earlier, the Redmi K30 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 865 cooled by one of the largest vapor chambers in a smartphone ever. There are two variants available, with the standard Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition available. Both models share most of the same features with the main exception being the camera setups.

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The Redmi K30 Pro offers a 2x “telephoto” macro camera, while the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition gets a 3x optical zoom module, complete with OIS. Of course I would personally opt for the former, but different strokes for different folks, I guess. Both variants will come with a primary 64MP camera a 13MP ultra-wide angle shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor.
To fit into a more affordable price bracket, the Redmi K30 Pro’s base model also comes with UFS 3.0 storage and LPDDR4x memory, unlike its pricier brethren that sport LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Here are the full specifications of the Redmi K30 Pro series.
Redmi K30 Pro Series Specs

Redmi K30 Pro
Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition

Chipset
Snapdragon 865, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm

RAM
6GB LPDDR4x RAM
8GB LPDDR5
8GB LPDDR5

Storage
128GB UFS 3.0 (6GB+128GB variant)
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1

Display
6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED, 60 Hz refresh rate, 180 Hz touch response, HDR 10+, 1200-nit peak brightness

Rear Camera
64MP Sony IMX 686 OIS + 13MP ultra-wide angle + 5MP telephoto macro + 2MP depth sensor
64MP Sony IMX 686 OIS + 13MP ultra-wide angle + 8MP 3x telephoto, OIS + 2MP depth sensor

Selfie camera
20MP Selfie Camera

Battery
4700 mAh
33W Fast Charging
Quick Charge 4+ and USB-PD support

Price
6GB+128GB: 2999 CNY (~RM1878)
8GB+128GB: 3399 CNY (~RM2129)
8GB + 256GB: 3699 CNY (~RM2316)
8GB+128GB: 3799 CNY (~RM2379)
8GB+256GB: 3999 CNY (~RM2504)

The Redmi K30 Pro will go on sale in China on 27th March. Both variants are available in Space Grey, Galaxy Purple, Moonlight White and Sky Blue.
Pokdepinion: I absolutely can’t wait for the Redmi K30 Pro to launch in Malaysia!
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PS Plus November 2019 Free Games Lineup for US and EU Regions

If you’re a PS Plus member then you know that you’re entitled to some free games every month. For the PS Plus November 2019 free games lineup, you’re getting a couple of great games that made waves when it first release. Without further ado, let’s dive right into it.
This lineup is for the US and EU regions. For the Asia region, click right here.
Nioh
Released back in 2017, Nioh is a game that sees you venturing into the fictional Japan in the 1600s. Without spoiling the game too much, you’ll find yourself navigating around levels and defeating monsters that come your way. The game is not exactly a hack and slash title, because every move you make counts.

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Outlast 2
Outlast 2 is a first-person survival horror game that is set in Northern Arizona, where you play as Blake Langermann. Fight scenes are scarce and you will find yourself running and hiding most of the time in order to survive. You are equipped with a camera that can be used to your advantage and surrounding. There’s always something lurking in the dark.
The PS Plus November 2019 free games lineup will be available to download starting 5th November 2019 to 3rd December 2019. For now, you still have October’s lineup if you haven’t downloaded it yet.
Pokdepinion: I didn’t expect such a killer lineup coming. It’s great if you haven’t owned either of these games yet. Fair warning, Nioh can be pretty difficult at times so be prepared.
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro — Best Smartphone For Gaming Under RM2K

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Since its release in the Malaysian market, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has gathered positive feedback due to its premium features, such as a Snapdragon 865 chipset and 144Hz refresh rate, at a relatively affordable price tag of below RM2,000. With that being said, it is sure to be one of the top picks for mobile gaming. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what exactly makes its a mobile gaming beast.
Flagship Snapdragon 865 Chipset…with 5G!

Powered by this year’s flagship SoC, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, you are getting the best possible performance from the Mi 10T Pro. Thanks to the chip’s 7nm fabrication process and Adreno 650 GPU, you’ll be able to play any mobile game on the market with ease. Since the chipset also offers 5G connectivity support, you’ll be future-proofed for it when it arrives in Malaysia.
6.67″ DotDisplay with 144Hz Refresh Rate

When it comes to gaming on smartphones, one of the things that you’ll want is a big display and with the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, that’s exactly what you’ll get. Thanks to its big 6.67-inch DotDisplay, you’ll be able to see more of your game and the punch-hole camera on the front eliminates the need for a traditional notch. After all, no one wants that, right?

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However, size isn’t everything, and that’s where the 144Hz refresh comes in to take it to the next level. With it, you get an ultra-smooth scrolling and gaming experience. It’s no gimmick as you’ll immediately notice buttery smoothness unlike anything before, even when you first turn on the Mi 10T Pro.

The flagship smartphone also offers AdaptiveSync technology. What exactly does it do? With it, it adjusts the Mi 10T Pro’s display to suit the refresh rate of your content. Whether you’re enjoying your favorite movie at 48Hz, streaming videos at 30Hz to 60Hz, or enjoying your games at 144Hz, AdaptiveSync guarantees a smooth experience without unnecessarily sacrificing battery life.
Battery That Lasts Long and More

You’ll be getting a chunky 5,000mAh battery with the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, which can easily last up to 2 days of use. In case you haven’t looked at our full review of the device, the battery is efficient regardless of whether its on normal refresh rate or the high 144Hz mode. This is very impressive as the difference in battery life between the two modes isn’t much, something we can’t say for other smartphones with high refresh rate options.
With such a big battery under the hood, you’d need something speedy to charge it up. That is where the 33W fast charger comes in. The 33W fast charger can charge from 0% to 100% in just 60 minutes. What’s great about this is that the 33W fast charger is already included with the device right off the bat so you don’t need to worry about getting one.
Why Settle for Just a Gaming Beast?

So you’ve seen a handful of features that makes the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro a dream gaming smartphone, but why stop there? Gaming smartphones aren’t renowned for their imaging capability but with the Mi 10T Pro, you’ll get the best of both worlds.
Coming with a triple camera setup on the back, consisting of a 108MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP macro shooter, which in whole offers you versatility to take a wide variety of shots to suit your needs.
Of course, there’s the benefit of having an abundance of software to take it up a notch such as the 6 long exposure modes, photo and video Clones, as well as Dual Video and 8K video recording for you to explore and create high quality content.
True value for your gaming needs

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro comes in at a price tag of just RM1,999. Considering what it offers, you get a lot of bang for your buck. Should you want to get something similar for a bit lower, you can also opt for the Xiaomi Mi 10T at RM1,699. It’s very similar to the Mi 10T Pro, which still makes it a viable option.

For those who purchase the Xiaomi Mi 10T series, you will get 24 Months Warranty on top of the 6 months Screen Protection Guarantee provided by Xiaomi Malaysia. Additionally, the first 4,000 units of the series sold will also get you a 6 months Netflix Mobile subscription absolutely for free. So what are you waiting for? Get yours now from Lazada or Authorized Mi Stores now and get your game on.

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Company of Heroes 2 is FREE; Only Available for a Limited Time

We have yet another free game for PC gamers. For a limited time only, Company of Heroes 2 is available for free. Hurry and claim it before it’s too late.
Company of Heroes 2 is FREE

We’ve had a bunch of free games available for PC gamers. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Grim Fandango Remastered, and other games around. Now, we have another free game up for grabs, and it’s Company of Heroes 2.
For a limited time only, you can grab Company of Heroes 2 completely free of charge over at Humble Bundle. The game will be available for free until 17th December 2017 at precisely 1 AM for those living in the GMT +8 timezone, which is the Malaysian timezone. Make sure to convert it to your own local time.

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If you’re not sure what Company of Heroes 2 is about, check out the synopsis just below here, courtesy of Steam:
Synopsis via Steam
Powered by the Essence Engine 3.0, the Company of Heroes 2 series feature some unique mechanics rewarding thoughtful players. From the TrueSight™ system that emulates the units’ line of sight to the cover-system that encourages clever unit placement, not to mention the combined arms approach and the hard and soft counters gameplay.
It will make you think twice before trying to destroy a tank with a simple squad of riflemen, each game presents players with an uninterrupted stream of meaningful tactical choices that can turn the tide of war.
If you wanna head straight to Humblle Bundle to claim the game, you can click here to head straight to there, or you can use the button right below here:
Claim Company of Heroes 2 here for free!

Pokdepinion: Well, it’s another free game. Free stuff is always good after all. Go ahead and claim it before it’s too late. I mean, even if you’re not gonna play it, you can just add it to your game library.
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Acer Predator Malaysia is Having Discounts On A Variety of Gaming Products

If you’re looking to get some gaming gear for yourself, this might be a great time to do that as Acer Predator Malaysia is having discounts on a variety of their products.
Acer Predator Malaysia Discounts

Acer Predator Malaysia and their partners are offering up to RM300 discount on a number of their gaming poducts. Some of the products include the Acer Nitro 5, Predator Triton 300, Acer Nitro 50, Predator Orion 300, peripherals, and the Predator Mask.

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Apart from that, they are also introducing the new, ergonomically designed Predator gaming chair with 4D armrests. It will be retailing for RM1,299 but you can get it for a discounted price of RM899 during the promotion period in the days that are applicable.
Furthermore, you can get even more discounts as there will be discount vouchers worth up to RM50 at participating Acer-certified stores on Lazada. You can go to those Lazada stores by clicking here for NBP and clicking here for Aoneplus.

The promo is running in conjunction with the newest iteration of the After 5 Gaming League, an Esports competition for non-professional gamers. It is an online-only tournament that is open to executives and professionals from corporates and SMEs competing for a total prize pool of RM76,000.
After 5 Gaming League : Gaming Schedule

13th to 14th November 2020 (Fri – Sat) = Valorant
20th to 21st November 2020 (Fri – Sat) = Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
27th tp 28th November 2020 (Fri – Sat) = DotA 2
3rd to 5th December 2020 (Thurs – Sat) = PUBG Mobile

Registration is open from now until 10th November 2020, and you can register by clicking right here. If you’re interested, the deals will be available on 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th November 2020, and 5th December 2020.
Pokdepinion: It will for a good team-building activity. If you’re looking for one on behalf of the company, try suggesting this to your bosses.
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Show Off Your Skills In HONOR Malaysia’s Game Palace Tournament

HONOR Malaysia will be hosting their Mobile Legends tournament this coming weekend (23rd & 24th March 2019) at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The tournament, which is called The Game Place Tournament, is the first Mobile Legend tournament that’s organized by the smartphone brand.
A total of 24 teams will battle it out to take over RM6,000 worth of prizes. The winning team of the tournament will win a trophy as well as RM3,000, while the first runner-up will receive RM1,500. As for the 2nd and 3rd runner ups, they won’t be walking away empty handed as both will receive RM750 each.
At the event, cosplayers such as Catnipx 喵喵草, Laeranduil, Jason, Jojo, and Micho the Haram-Bae will be making a special appearance. If you’d like to learn more on the competition, check that out right here. Interested in participating? You can sign up here.

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Pokdepinion: Fancy your skills in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang? Why not give it a go? Who knows, you might just win that cash prize for yourself (and team!) :P
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Netflix Password Sharing Coming to an End in Early 2023

To finally put a stop to illegal sharing of accounts, there will be moves made to curb Netflix password sharing acts in early 2023.
Cracking Down on Netflix Password Sharing

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has announced that the company will address the issue of password sharing in 2023 by requiring people who share their accounts with others outside of their household to pay a fee to do so. This move comes as a response to declining revenue and the company’s first subscriber loss in a decade.
Netflix has previously tested a system in Latin American countries that charges around USD $3 extra for password sharing and requires primary account holders to provide a verification code to non-household users, which must be entered repeatedly until a monthly fee is paid to add them as subscribers.
It is possible that a similar approach will be taken in the United States, with Netflix potentially charging just below the cost of its USD $6.99 ad-supported plan for non-household subscribers. The company hopes that those who currently share passwords will sign up for their own subscriptions instead.

Starting in 2023, Netflix plans to enforce its rules against password sharing by using IP addresses, device IDs, and account activity to identify when accounts are being shared with individuals outside of the household. The company may choose to phase out password sharing gradually rather than immediately, in order to avoid alienating its subscribers.

While Netflix’s terms of service have never allowed for multi-household sharing, the company has historically been lenient on the issue. However, it now hopes to monetize the approximately 100 million households that currently share passwords with the estimated 222 million paying households.
Pricing for Netflix’s plans currently includes the ability to watch on multiple supported devices, as well as affect the streaming quality. However, the company does not want multiple viewers watching outside of the same household. For example, the premium plan allows for Ultra HD 4K streaming and support for watching on four supported devices, such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs, at the same time, as long as they are owned by people in the same household.
In addition to cracking down on password sharing, Netflix has also introduced a more affordable ad-supported tier, priced at USD $6.99 per month in the United States. The company considered adding pay-per-view content as a way to discourage password sharing, but ultimately decided against it.

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Pokdepinion: Can’t say I didn’t see this coming. I don’t think it’s foolproof just yet but it will definitely be harder when the new year kicks in. Otherwise, I foresee more new measures being implemented by mid-2023.
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Virtual Reality Now Available At GSC Cinemas — Introducing VAR Box

The folks at Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) has today introduce the first VAR BOX virtual gaming experience at GSC EkoCheras. Thanks to their partnership with VAR LIVE, it enables them to create an enriching cinematic experience that customers can enjoy beyond the silver screen.

With VAR BOX, you will be able to play Double Tap, an interactive shooter game with leaderboards and online multiplayer. There’s six mini-games to choose from including Battle Arena, Zombie Street 1, Zombie Street 2, and Extreme Challenge to name a few.

GSC’s VAR BOXes will be available at GSC EkoCheras, GSC Melawati Mall, and GSC SetiaCity Mall at first, followed by eight more location across the country. This includes MyTown, 1 Utama, Southkey JB, Sunway Big Box in Johor Bahru, Gurney Plaza Penang, and GSC Suria Sabah.

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At the time of writing, GSC hasn’t announce the prices for the VAR BOX but the credits can be purchased through the e-kiosk (at selected outlets).
Pokdepinion: I was excited to test it out but unfortunately it’s not really friendly for people who wear glasses.. What do you think? Will you give VAR BOX a go?
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Digi Introduces Footbraille — Enabling The Visually Impaired To Experience Football

The folks at Digi held a special event today, where we’ve got to witness for ourselves Footbraille, a prototype that allows for the visually impaired to experience football in all its glory. With the upcoming 62nd National Day coming up, they came up with a unique way to demonstrate it.

They’ve introduce the Footbraille and adding to that, they’ve showcased Digi’s national day video for this year. The video sees Malaysia’s visually impaired national players get to ‘witness’ for themselves Malaysia’s most iconic football match, when Malaysia won 2-1 against South Korea in the 1980 Olympics Moscow qualifiers. Here’s the video that they’ve made below.

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Footbraille is a prototype that is set to change the way the visually impaired experience the thrills and the spills of a football match as their sighted peers would. It is basically a touch table that syncs wirelessly to a device with a custom software that inputs the ball’s movement, and then creates a touch-based response allowing the users to ‘feel’ the match. This experience is helped by a live commentary to help users completely immerse themselves in the game.

Even though it is still a prototype, Digi has said that it will look to further develop it in the future. They have said that there is the possibility to offer live matches. Adding to that, the technology that’s available doesn’t mean that football is the only sport that they are able to support.
Pokdepinion: Now that’s what I’m talking about. Using technology to bring us all closer together. Hopefully they’ll be able to introduce it soon to the public.
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A Packet Of Chewing Gum Fools Nokia 9 Pureview’s In-display Scanner

Though the Nokia 9 Pureview has YET to come to our shores, there’s recent concern over the security that its in-display fingerprint scanner provides. Now it seems that a packet of chewing gum managed to fool the sensor and unlocked the phone.

Here is my Nokia 9 Fingerprint sensor issue, phone can be unlocked using a chewing gum packet or someone else's finger. Even unlocked with a coin or leather gloves. Please do help me get my Nokia 9 sorted. pic.twitter.com/Thce3nB2fr
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Twitter user Decoded Pixel posted a question on whether people had issues with the fingerprint sensor and uploaded a video showing how a regular packet of chewing gum managed to unlock his phone without any problems.
Alarmingly, the issue happened even after a software update was rolled out by HMD Global. According to reports, the phone’s in-display fingerprint scanner had been an issue, ever since its release to the market.

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Hopefully that this issue is indeed caused by a software problem, which they could fix it with even more updates in the future.
Are you using a Nokia 9 Pureview and faced any issues with the scanner? Let us know in the comments below.
Pokdepinion: Up to this day, I still have my doubts when it comes to in-display fingerprint scanners and facial recognition. I’ve experienced myself with the former, where I was able to unlock my friends phone just by touching down on the screen.
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HONOR 9A Set To Land In Malaysia On 23 June

HONOR Malaysia has revealed that their latest entry-level smartphone, the HONOR 9A is set to land in our shores this coming 23rd of June 2020.
HONOR 9A Malaysian launch date

Previously the company had teased about the device where it comes with 64GB internal storage and a 6.3-inch display. If you’re curious as to what else it offers, the HONOR 9A comes with a Helio P22 chipset and there’s a big 5000mAh battery under the hood.
The phone runs on Magic UI 3.1 which is based on Android 10 and there’s a triple camera setup at the back, consisting of a 13MP wide camera, 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.

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Over at the front, there’s a 8MP camera for you to take your selfies. As for the price, it is yet to be revealed. You can catch the launch yourself this coming 23 June at 8pm through HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page or even their YouTube channel.
Rest assured that we will be covering the event so that you won’t miss out on anything.
Pokdepinion: It’ll be interesting to see how they price the phone, seeing that it’s an entry-level smartphone. Guess we’ll just have to wait for now.
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Hatsune Miku Expo 2017 Hitting Malaysia; Will Be Happening December 2017

If you’re from Malaysia and you’re a fan of Hatsune Miku, we have good news for you. The Hatsune Miku Expo 2017 is hitting Malaysia this December!

Hatsune Miku Expo 2017 Hitting Malaysia

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If you’re a fan of the global vocaloid sensation and you are living in Malaysia (or just happened to be in Malaysia for holidays), we have some good news for you. Astro is partnering with Crypton Future Media to bring the popular virtual idol live in person…you get what I mean.
The Hatsune Miku Expo 2017 will be happening in Malaysia on December 16th 2017 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. It is said to be a one of a kind concert that will happen for one night only.

Henry Tan, Astro’s COO, said:
Astro is excited to bring the first ever Hatsune Miku live concert to Malaysia. This groundbreaking concert is the only performance in the Southeast Asiathis year, so be sure not to miss this sensational experience. As the voice of the future, Hatsune Miku brings forth a new and novel experience where her songs and performances are crowd-sourced from millions of fans globally.
On concert day, fans can expect official merchandise booths, cosplayers, and other fun activities at the venue before Hatsune Miku takes the centre stage.

For those of you who aren’t aware, Hatsune Miku is a 16-year old, teal-haired cyber celebrity from Japan…because where else would something like this come from. She has over 2.5 million fans worldwide and about 80,000 of them in Malaysia. Recently, Hatsune Miku collaborated with artist Pharell Williams and even supported Lady Gaga on her ArtRave tour.

Malaysian superstar Zizan Razak and YouTube sensation Chaleeda Gilbert will open the concert for Hatsune Miku. There are a number of options if you want to purchase the ticket for the Hatsune Miku Expo 2017:

VIP Rockzone (Free Standing): RM439
Rockzone (Free Standing): RM339
Category 1 (Free Seating): RM269
Category 2 (Free Seating): RM169

Tickets to the Hatsune Miku Expo 2017 will be available starting 8th October 2017 at 10AM via MyTicket.Asia. Stay tuned for more information on the concert.

Pokdepinion: Not sure if I will be heading there myself, especially since I’m going for Comic Fiesta 2017. Perhaps if I have the energy, I’ll go over there. We’ll see. If you’re a fan of Hatsune Miku, you definitely should go. You don’t see this kind of thing happen often in Malaysia.
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Introducing 4 Up and Coming Malaysian YouTubers! Here’s How They Successfully Grew on YouTube

Wondered how some of these YouTubers started out? Here’s the story from 4 up and coming Malaysian YouTubers.
Video is the most consumed medium in today’s world. Everyone’s on either YouTube or Vimeo (pfft, who goes to Vimeo), and video is currently a major focus on how we consume information from the internet.
Looking at some of our favourite YouTubers, most of us will want to have a life like theirs but have we ever wondered what it took them to reach where they are today? Well, Google Malaysia put the spotlight on 4 up and coming Malaysian YouTubers, and this is their story.

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Introducing 4 Up and Coming Malaysian YouTubers
Nisha Ezzati

Nisha Ezzati, whose YouTube channel goes under her real name, creates video content on makeup and hijab style. Her YouTube channel now has 31,851 subscribers, with over 3,144,743 views overall.
She started her channel as she enjoyed watching YouTube videos, makeup videos to be precise, and was considering to try it out herself. It wasn’t until she was encouraged by her social media followers along with fellow YouTuber and best friend, Faafirds, that she took the leap of faith to make her own videos. What do you know, a close knit group of YouTubers. Fun fact, her nickname is “Samprit”, and I’m not sure why she picked that, but it’s hilarious.
On YouTube, Nisha feels that it gives her followers a better sense of who she really is compared to the usual social media platforms. Instead of just doing makeup videos like everyone else, she wants to make it with her own personal flavour to it as she feels that she can connect with people more sincerely. Her sweet personality, honest commentary, and the way she portrays her emotions have been a hit with her followers and she has since seen some success on her channel.
If you want to check out her channel, click here to go straight to there.

Nisa Kay

Nisa Aminullah, better known by her fans as Nisa Kay, is a TV host for Pesona Muslimah on Astro Oasis as well as a host for Amanz.my’s videos. She started her YouTube channel to document her work-travel experiences and soon expanded to makeup videos. Her channel now has 13,153 subscribers and 2,433,269 views overall.
Nisa Kay had an interest in YouTube thanks to the platform’s ability to connect both viewers and creators from around the globe through shared interests. While she was already creating videos on her travels, she had a bigger interest in makeup, and gained inspiration after watchings tons of makeup videos.
Her first makeup video was a makeup tutorial video created for a contest. Since then, she decided to incorporate more make-up videos on her channel. Nisa thrives in front of the cameras as she enjoys sharing about the things she enjoys with her viewers. Her primary drive is to become a host and as such, she has managed to transition from YouTube into an actual TV host gig with Astro.
Nisa Kay mentioned that Astro discovered her videos on YouTube, especially those where she was hosting for Amanz. YouTube has helped hone her hosting skills and built up a nice portfolio for her. If you thought making YouTube videos would be a waste of time, think again.
If you want to check out her channel, click here to go straight to there.

Faafirds

Farhanah Firdaus, better known to her fans as Faafirds, is a YouTuber that shares her love for fashion and makeup on her channel. She is known for Arabic fashion, which was relatively new to Malaysia when her channel first started,  and she has since expanded to blogs and videos on beauty tips. Her channel now has 40,509 subscribers and 3,965,455 views overall.
Faafirds started a YouTube channel after receiving overwhelming requests from her friends, family, and social media followers who loved her fashion sense. Her love for Arabic fashion was the deciding factor to share her love and tips via YouTube. She was juggling her university life and YouTube, and it slowly turned into a passionate career through which she can share her opinions.
At first, she had difficulty in choosing a channel name as she wanted to separate her social life with her private one. As such, she crafted a name using bits and pieces of her real name. She has a firm belief in being true to herself and her fans, as she believes her honesty is what would bring unique content that people will enjoy. As such, she became more accepting that both her real name and ‘Faafirds’ are names that represent the same person, herself, and opted to not be someone else entirely.
If you want to check out her channel, click here to go straight to there.

Cupcake Aisyah
Cupcake Aisyah and her mother, doing the Chubby Bunny challenge
The girl who made it into the local newspaper at the age of 15, Nur Aisyah Mohd Razip a.k.a. Cupcake Aisyah documents and shares her daily life on her YouTube channel. She frequently uploads challenge videos, beauty tips, Q&A videos, and more to her fans delight. Her YouTube channel currently has 149,070 subscribers and 21,305,250 views overall.
Aisyah first started experimenting on videos on social media. After seeing a surge of interest in the content she makes, she started posting videos on YouTube in 2015. Aisyah stated that Bethany Mota and Zoella are her inspiration for making YouTube videos.
She believes that YouTube is at the forefront in building her personal brand. She has become increasingly influential online but still continues to learn from other creators and simply be inspired. As of right now, more and more brands have started to work with her on a variety of projects and her future is brighter than ever. She still has an iron-clad rule, which is to only work with brands that are appropriate for her channel, as she doesn’t want to lose sight of her true self as well as to preserve her channel’s authenticity.
If you want to check out her channel, click here to go straight to there.

Pokdepinion: Google Malaysia has taken an initiative to bring the spotlight towards up and coming YouTubers here in Malaysia. This shows that the country does indeed matter, and we are indeed making a mark in the world. Now, if only there was a YouTube Rewind for Malaysia. That would be super cool.
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Get Creative With MSI’s Christmas Lucky Design Competition To Win Big

The folks at MSI Malaysia has announced their Christmas Lucky design contest where you stand a chance in winning a total worth of RM4,999, which includes the MSI Modern 14 laptop.
MSI Christmas Lucky design contest
So what exactly do you need to do? If you’re interested in the contest, you will need to create a 2D digital work together with the MSI logo and MSI Lucky that’s provided in creating your very own Christmas design.
Once that’s done, you will need to post your design to Facebook and Instagram and set the post as public. Don’t forget to include the hashtags #MSIChristmasWithLucky and #MSIMYContentCreator in the post so that they can see you.

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MSI Malaysia will then see how many likes your post gets and how creative the artwork is (40:60 rating system). The winners will be announced on Christmas Eve, 24th of December 2020. The most popular artwork with most likes will be used as their official Christmas post for their social media.
The contest starts from now and ends before the 24th of December. If you would like to learn more on the contest, you can head to the link right here.
We’ve recently reviewed the MSI GE66 Raider. Do check that out if you’re looking for a gaming machine to bring around.
Pokdepinion: Well the MSI Modern 14 is definitely an attractive prize, especially for creators. Why not test your creativity out and possibly win something out of it?

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The realme 6 and 6 Pro just appeared on Geekbench

While tomorrow is the official launch of the realme C3 here in Malaysia, realme waits for no one. The upcoming realme 6 series has just been spotted on Geekbench, revealing more about their chipset and RAM configuration. And I must say, both the realme 6 and realme 6 Pro are pretty interesting.

The realme 6, as revealed in earlier leaks, is codenamed RMX2001, while the realme 6 Pro is numbered RMX2061. The Geekbench results hint to a MediaTek Helio G90 powering the realme 6, while the realme 6 Pro features an unconfirmed chipset that goes by the codename atoll, which is suspected to be the new Snapdragon 720G chipset. Both devices are also expected to tout 8GB of RAM.

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With those chipsets, I am quite intrigued about how well the realme 6 series will support 90 Hz gaming, considering that at least one of them will come with a 90 Hz panel. With that said, the Helio G90 doesn’t support 90 Hz refresh rates, but the Helio G90T does. Perhaps the realme 6 will come with the same chipset as the Redmi Note 8 Pro? That would make for a very interesting duo if both the realme 6 and realme 6 Pro feature 90 Hz display panels.
The realme 6 series will be launching in India on 5th March, so stay tuned for more details about realme’s mid-range offerings!
What do you think of the leaked specifications? Yay or nay?

Pokdepinion: realme is really on a roll now with their launches.
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New Sony SRS-NS7 Delivers Dolby Atmos Cinematic Surround Sound Right On Your Neck

Sony has launched a new wireless neckband speaker, the SRS-NS7, as well as the WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter, which works with select Sony headphones to provide the same immersive personal cinema sound experience as the SRS-NS7.
Sony launches SRS-NS7 wireless neckband speakers

With Sony’s BRAVIA XR models, the SRS-NS7 is the world’s first Dolby Atmos compatible wireless neckband speaker. With the 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer software, it gives Sony’s distinctive 360 Spatial Sound experience, which provides a flawlessly optimised movie experience.

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The new neckband wireless speakers work with the bundled wireless transmitter and BRAVIA XR TVs to create the perfect arrangement of simulated Dolby Atmos speakers all around you, immersing you in the action as if you were there. Connect the included wireless transmitter to the TV by optical and USB cables, then pair the SRS-NS7 with the transmitter via Bluetooth. Take photos of your ears with the 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer smartphone app, analyse your unique hearing characteristics as a result, and incorporate these characteristics into your SRS-NS7 audio experience.

Apart from Dolby Atmos material on your TV, the SRS-NS7 also offers 360 Reality Audio when used with a smartphone, allowing you to experience the ambience of a concert. You may immerse yourself in music all around you by using compatible music services such as Deezer, nugs.net, and TIDAL on your smartphone.
The SRS-NS7 is compatible with a variety of devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, in addition to BRAVIA XR TVs. Even on palm-sized devices, this personal wireless neckband speaker enables you to listen to your favourite music in 2-channel stereo.

The speakers have an X-Balanced Speaker Unit, which gives the best speaker size in a small package while also increasing sound pressure and reducing distortion for crystal clear music and vocals. The upward-facing speaker, on the other hand, directs clear sound straight at you without bothering others. In addition, the passive radiator boosts low-frequency response for crisp bass sound that delivers thundering music impacts and deep beats.

When using the included wireless transmitter with BRAVIA XR TVs, the audio latency for the SRS-NS7 is reduced, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in Dolby Atmos movies with perfectly matched sound and picture. With the WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter, Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound experience on BRAVIA XR TVs will be available on select Sony headphones.
Thanks to its flexible and ergonomic design that fits firmly around your neck, the SRS-NS7 allows hours of comfortable viewing of your favourite movies, TV shows, or concerts. The speaker’s flexible back band allows you to find the right fit for optimum comfort while listening to music.

The SRS-NS7 has a battery life of up to 12 hours at low volume and up to 5 hours at high volume. If you run out of juice, a 10-minute quick charge with a USB Type-C cable can give you an extra 60 minutes of playtime. It also has Multipoint Connection, which allows you to connect two devices at once. The speakers are also splash-proof, with an IPX4 rating.
The SRS-NS7 comes with a retail price of RM1,249 and the WLA-NS7 with a suggested retail price of RM269 will be sold in Malaysia beginning in January 2022. Please check the official website here for a complete list of specifications and information.
Pokdepinion: To be completely honest, I don’t see the point of neckband speakers. Walking around with speakers hung around your neck just doesn’t make sense to me. I know some people are fans of these types of speakers but for me, I’ll just stick to earphones or headphones.
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COLORFUL Introduces 14 New GPUs Under The RTX 4060 Family

Spanning across RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, RTX 4060 Ti 16GB & RTX 4060 8GB GPUs, COLORFUL is introducing 14 new models under six design variants. Both versions of RTX 4060 Ti will feature five variants, and RTX 4060 will get four variants available including one exclusive single-fan model.

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The highest-end offering in this lineup is the Advanced OC which features both RTX 4060 Ti models. This triple-fan card gets two 90mm fans and a single 80mm center fan for airflow; it features the highest overclock at 2610MHz. It also features one-key overclock button located at the GPU I/O plate.

Down the line comes the triple-fan ULTRA W and dual-fan ULTRA W DUO series – all three RTX 4060 variants are available in these designs. On paper, both ULTRA models are identical on specs with the same 2580MHz overclock (for RTX 4060 Ti 8GB) and measures at 2.5 slots thick.

Next up is BattleAx series, which also comes in triple-fan and dual-fan (BattleAx Duo) designs. Both RTX 4060 Ti models will get either triple-fan or dual-fan models available, however the RTX 4060 will only come with the dual-fan design. This lineup does not feature overclocks, with the clockspeed lining up with NVIDIA’s baseline specifications at 2535MHz (for RTX 4060 Ti 8GB).

Finally, it’s the dual-slot, single-fan model exclusive to RTX 4060: the COLORFUL GeForce RTX 4060 Mini-V. This single-fan card measures in 170mm long which should fit in most SFF or ITX builds where space is crucial and essential.
COLORFUL has yet to publish any availability and pricing information at the time of this writing.
Pokdepinion: That’s a lot of models to take in.
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Edifier S350DB Active Speaker review — Sound quality beyond expectations

I really like the Edifier XM6BT which I previously reviewed. It was really so enjoyable to listen to that I thought it will not get any better. it has become one of my favorite multimedia speaker, with me considering it one of the best value for money 2.1 audio systems out there. Listening songs and playing games was just so much fun with it. Well, I was definitely wrong, as it can get a lot better, it seems. We got ourselves another Edifier speaker set, something that isn’t made for the masses, something only audio enthusiasts can appreciate.
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The Edifier S350DB is part of Edifier’s signature series and the price tag alone filled me with some really high expectations. Let’s take a look.
Unboxing

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Edifier S350DB comes in a very huge box and was quite difficult to handle even for a big guy like me. Just for precaution, it’s better to handle the box with a hand trolley or get some help carrying it. At the front of the box we have the picture of the speaker system itself, along with its highlighted features like Bluetooth with support for the higher quality aptX codec, optical input and many more.

On top of the box we have the SPL versus Frequency chart for the Edifier S350DB. Reading the chart is actually not that difficult. Referring to the frequency axis, from the left most is bass (20Hz-500Hz), followed by midrange (500Hz – 5000Hz) and lastly the Treble or Highs (5000Hz – 20kHz). On the sBSPL axis, the higher it is, the louder the speaker can deliver on that frequency. By looking at the graph we can say that Edifier S350DB will deliver strong bass, balanced mid and also clear trebles. Of course, data from a graph only tells you so much, and we will have to listen to the speakers to get a proper idea of the sound.

At the back, we have all the detailed information and specifications regarding the speakers. The Edifier S350DB is capable of playing music through Bluetooth with support for Qualcomm’s aptX codec. What aptX does is offer a means to deliver high quality audio over Bluetooth with a higher bitrate from the source. If you have aptX capable audio setup, you should really just forget about cables. That’s how far Bluetooth has come in it’s journey.

Inside the box, we have all the required accessories to get started. We have a remote control, power cable (1.8 meter), 3.5mm-RCA audio cable (1.7 meter), speaker connection cable (3 meter), fiber optic cable (3 meter) and all the necessary documentations.

Let’s start with the remote control first. Its rounded design does feel comfortable in hand. This IR remote control allows us to change the track, on or off the speaker and pick the audio sources either from Bluetooth or PC.

After all the accessories are taken out, it’s time to check the speakers themselves. The Edifier S350DB is secure with two huge blocks of Styrofoam and it sit nicely in the box. Taking out the subwoofer needs extra care as it is really heavy.
Appearance

Edifier S350DB comes with two satellite. The right satellite is an active type with a built-in amplifier while the left satellite is passive type, which needed to be connected through speaker wire. Both satellite are equipped with titanium dome tweeters and a 3.5-inch aluminum cone woofers. On the right satellite, there is a tiny display panel at the bottom.

The top and sides are where you get to enjoy the nice wooden finish Edifier has bestowed onto the Edifier S350DB’s satellites.

The Edifier S350DB’s control panel is located on the right side of the satellite. Here you can tweak the bass and treble levels, and also control the speaker volume. Right under the volume knob there is a status LED.

At the back, we can see that the right active satellite has a fixed wire while for the passive left satellite you need to connect it with the provided speaker cable first.

In order to keep both speaker firmly in a place, it has four rubber feet on each satellite.

Moving on to the subwoofer, Edifier S350DB is equipped with a long-throw 8-inch subwoofer. This subwoofer is the heaviest part in the speaker system, and rightfully so. It feels very solid and the build construction is commendable. We have a bass port on the right side the right side.

There is nothing to show off at the top and left side of the woofer.

At the bottom, it has four rounded silicone feet to hold the woofer in a place. These double as anti-vibration pads. Both subwoofer and satellites are made from the same wooden material. It’s really thick for strength and a more solid sound.

At the back, we have the connector panel where we find all the connectors and inputs the system features.

This is what it’s looks like when all the necessary cables and wires are plugged it. For the review, I connected it to my PC, and additionally, I also used the Bluetooth connection to detect any quality loss or delay.
Specifications

Power output:
 RMS 40W x 2 + 70W (150W total)

Signal to noise ratio:
R/L: ≥ 80 dBA; SW: ≥ 85 db

Frequency response:
SW: 40 Hz – 160 Hz; R/L: 160 Hz – 20 KHz

Input Sensitivity:
PC: R/L: 600 mV ± 50 mV; SW: 270 ± 20 mV
AUX: R/L: 400 mV ± 50 mV; SW: 200 ± 20 mV
Optical/Coaxial: R/L: 400 ± mFFS; SW: 200 ± 20 mFFS
Bluetooth: R/L: 400 ± 50 mFFS;SW: 200 ± 20 mFFS

Input type:
RCA stereo input (PC and AUX), Bluetooth 4.0, USB and SD card reader

Dimensions:
156 × 127 × 217mm (satellite) + 250 × 78 × 255mm (amplifier) + 312 × 265 × 289mm (subwoofer)

Weight:
14.7 kg

The S350DB uses Texas Instrument DSP Technology via it’s AIC3254 chip which is a flexible, low-power, low-voltage stereo audio codec with programmable input and output, PowerTune capabilities, fully-programmable mini DSP, fixed predefined and parameterizable signal processing blocks, integrated PLL (phase-locked-loop), integrated LDO (low-drop-out) regulator and flexible digital interfaces.This is also available in some high-end speakers like JBL CM102, CM202 and Edifier S1000.

Each speaker is driven by its own power amplifier to produce true-to-source accuracy. The Texas Instrument chip used here, the TAS5754 is also seen in the flagship Edifier S2000 and Airpulse A200.

If that is not satisfying enough, Edifier went overboard with the S350DB. These speakers are tested by Klippel – a german company expert in audio analysis. Klippel has some very advanced tools to conduct the testing – much of which we can’t afford. This shows Edifier’s commitment in delivering only the best with their Signature speakers.

Oh, we’re not done yet. The S350DB also uses a High power SMPS (switched-mode power supply) that delivers higher efficiency, is smaller in size and lighter in weight. Because of this, on standby mode, the S350DB uses no more than 0.5W to conserve energy.
Combining all these specification, it totally justifies the price of this masterpiece!
User Experience
Connecting the Edifier S350DB to a PC doesn’t require any software. Similarly, pairing it via Bluetooth is a piece of cake, just press the Bluetooth button on the IR remote control and start pairing the speaker with your Bluetooth device. The display panel on the right satellite will show you the current audio source.
I was recommended to burn in the speakers for at least 60 hours before it will unleash its true potential by Edifier representative. Say what you want, but I have experienced improved sound quality after some time using my headsets and speakers. Burning it with JLAB audio is absolutely going to hurt my ear drums so I just let it play songs or any audio for more than a week before commencing my evaluation of the sound.
I did setup the Edifier S350DB in many ways, for me the best experience was when I placed the speakers within a meter between the two satellites. This setup delivered great sound and a very enjoyable wide soundstage.

My first impression with the speaker is the mid-range is very clear. So, I decide to increase the bass and treble just slightly. The outcome is spectacular, leaving me speechless and awestruck with some of my favorite songs, as it was as if I have never heard them properly before this.
I started with this classic, Hotel California. The instruments blew me away with their clarity. The amount of bass is just right, deep and tight. While the highs were smooth and clear, with every nuance in the vocals and instruments stunning me as I have never heard them before with my previous setup.
Next I listened to Say Yeah by Kishi Bashi. This song is absolutely one of my favorite. Its unique sound and vocals sound perfect with the Edifier S350DB. Although Edifier S350DB’s bass is quite heavy and loud it doesn’t overwhelm the mid and high range.
If you planning to get a new sound system for your small home theater, you should give the Edifier S350DB a listen. Regardless for movies or gaming, the speaker easily fills up your room with its sound. One of the best examples is when I’m playing Battlefield 1 with the Edifier S350DB. Even though it is connected through a Bluetooth connection, it didn’t disappoint me at all.  Thanks to the sound engineers who worked on Battlefiend 1, it felt like I was in a real battlefield when playing with Edifier S350DB.
Last but not least, I listened to Jake Shimabukuro with his solo ukulele performance. For this, my reaction to this is just WOW! Every note came through crystal clear, even when he was strumming so fast that the camera failed to keep up with his hands.
Conclusion
Impressed by its build quality, Edifier S350DB totally blew me away with its sound quality. Doesn’t matter how low or high the volume, the audio quality never dropped at all. It really makes me wonder how will it sound if I connect it to a high end DAC like the ASUS Essence One MKII.

It’s difficult for me to express in words how the Edifier S350DB sound. For me it’s perfect with the amount of bass, crystal mids and effortless highs. I must reinstate that I am not sugar coating this review, but the speaker did extremely well and surpassed all my expectation in audio. Compared to the XM6BT, Edifier S350DB totally leaves it in the dust. If we were to pit it against the OPPO Sonica which I also had the opportunity to review, it doesn’t stand a chance at all in a big room against the Edifier S350DB.

Edifier S350DB is priced at RM1099 on Lazada, which may seem pretty pricey at first, until you hear it. I highly recommended Edifier S350DB and I award it with our Gold Pokdeward.
Thank you Edifier Malaysia for providing the Edifier S350DB to us for review, also changed my perception on how a premium, signature audio system can be this good.
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English Version Of Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind Coming On 23rd January 2020

The folks at Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore (SIES) has today announce that the English version of Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind DLC will be coming on the PlayStation Store on the 23rd of January 2020.
It is now available to pre-order today, 12th of December 2019. In Re Mind, players will be able to take on multiple boss battles, a Limitcut and Secret Episode, a new greeting mode, slideshow features, as well as a new Premium Menu mode that includes diverse difficulty settings and gameplay challenges.

Here’s a synopsis of the DLC, courtesy of PlayStation:

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Determined to rescue Kairi, Sora travels to the Keyblade Graveyard a short time before the final battle was to take place. Lacking a corporeal form, he traces the hearts of the seven guardians of light. Through experiencing their personal battles first-hand, Sora is about to discover truths that he has never before imagined.
Adding to the news, a free patch update, version 1.07 will be released in January 2020 for all Kingdom Hearts III players that includes a main story update, new abilities, and a new form for Sora along with the addition of Keyblades; Oathkeeper and Oblivion.
There’s two version of Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind DLC, standard and the other comes with the concert video, where they are priced at RM124 and RM159 respectively. Needless to say, you will need to have the base of the game itself, Kingdom Hearts III in order to play the content.
Do check out our review of Kingdom Hearts III right here.
Pokdepinion: I think it’s still ironic that I’ve won the PS4 Pro Kingdom Hearts III Edition and have yet to play the game. Maybe it’s time..
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Sony Highlights Remote Play in Japan; It’s Hilarious

Well, we haven’t heard about the PS4 Remote Play feature in a while now. All of a sudden, Sony is highlighting it again in Japan, and it’s hilarious.
Sony Highlights Remote Play in Japan

Do you remember that PS4 remote play feature? Sony hasn’t talked about it much lately, especially in countries outside of Japan where interest in the handheld PS Vita is just depressing, to say the least.
Pretty much, the last time we heard about it in official capacity is back in April 2016, when the house of PlayStation made it available on both PC and Mac.

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Yet, there is a new console that is being quite successful allowing people to play their home console games on their TV and on the go, and the Japanese arm of Sony is eager to show that they were there first…more or less.
Today, they overhauled the official Japanese remote play site and released a rather hilarious trailer showcasing the advantages of the feature. Of course, the massively popular Dragon Quest XI is heavily featured, probably banking on the fact that local gamers still have no idea on when they’ll be able to play it on the Nintendo Switch, or even what it will look like.

You can check out the trailer at the top of this post, alongside an instructional video on the feature released at the same time just above here. Very cheeky, Sony.

Pokdepinion: Honestly, the last time I used the PS4 Remote Play feature was when I was reviewing the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium. I believe that was early last year. Either way, it’s strange to see the feature being highlighted all of a sudden since I’m sure not many people used it anyway. It’s definitely worth watching though, since the video is hilarious. Would be nice to have a bunch of chaotic friends like that.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV – New Screenshots Featuring Alisa and the Reinford Family

Some new screenshots of Nihon Falcom’s upcoming The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV have surfaced, featuring Alisa, Irina Reinford, Sharon Kreuger, and another man clad in black. Warning, minor spoilers from Trails of Cold Steel III included.
New Screenshots for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Featuring Alisa and the Reinford Family

The folks over at Nihon Falcom have released a new batch of screenshots of their upcoming, highly anticipated entry into their popular JRPG series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV – The End of Saga.

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Keep in mind, Trails of Cold Steel III has not been released outside of Japan at the time of this writing and some of the information released by Nihon Falcom contains some major spoilers from that particular entry. I will be avoiding mentions of the spoilers but do keep in mind that the screenshots themselves contain a major spoiler so if you don’t want to see them, I would suggest going back to our home page.
The following paragraph will be a point of no return and may contain spoilers regarding the 3rd entry in the series. You have been warned.

In the new screenshots, we get to see 4 characters from the series. The 1st is Alisa Reinford, followed by “Black Alberich,” and I’m not going to tell you who he is, but he plays a major role in the series as well as the 3rd entry. The 3rd is Alisa’s mother, Irina, and the fourth is everyone’s favorite maid Sharon Kreuger, who for the occasion has shed the gown for a rather titillating BDSM-esque outfit. I approve.

You can check out the screenshots throughout this post. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV – The End of Saga will release in Japan sometime in Fall 2018, exclusively for the PlayStation 4. There is still no word yet on an English release for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III.
Source: Official Website
We actually review 2 games from the series. If you wanna see the review for the first Trails of Cold Steel game, click here to read all about it.
If you want to check out our review of Trails of Cold Steel II, click here instead.
Pokdepinion: I am hoping Nihon Falcom strikes a deal with XSEED soon, if they haven’t already, so that we can get our hands on the 3rd entry, especially for PC. I mean, the upcoming one is exciting one but I still want to experience the 3rd one for myself.
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The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series will reportedly feature the new Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ for improved display protection. Here’s what we know thus far.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series to Use New Gorilla Glass Victus+

S22/S22+/S22 Ultra
ALL
Gorilla glass victus +
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) January 14, 2022

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The Samsung Galaxy S22 series, which includes the base, plus and Ultra variants, will reportedly be making use of the new Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ screen for improved protection. There’s no word on whether it will be used for both the front and back or just the front, but this is still good news nonetheless.
This piece of information came from renowned leaker Ice Universe. Previously, we did learn that the entire Samsung Galaxy S22 series will include glass backs, and we know that the Ultra variant will have some form of special glass for the back. An alleged leaked specs sheet revealed it to be a Super Clear Glass by Corning that will reduce glare and reflections.
For now, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to be revealed at at the upcoming Unpacked event which is said to be happening on 8th February 2022. Stay tuned for further details.
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Pokdepinion: I feel like at this point, the only thing missing is holding the device. I’m pretty sure we know everything there is to know already but I hope Samsung has at least one or two surprises in store for us in February.
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ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III Review — when cheap mice are good

Well, we have always been brought up with the age old saying, “good things not cheap, cheap things not good”. What if I told you, we have found a good thing which is cheap as well? The ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III is quite the perfect example, being the best in its price range. Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at it.

Unboxing

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As usual, the ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III comes in ARMAGGEDDON’s signature black and yellow packaging.

There is also a flip window for you take a peek at your purchase before you pay for it. I do like this packaging design as I do prefer to be able to actually see what I am getting, instead of just relying on product images, which may sometimes be inaccurate.

And this is all the stuff in the package. A user manual, driver CD and replacement Teflon pads which match the color of the mouse. Neat.

Specifications

Body material
Glossy plastic, rubber grips on sides

Sensor
Avago 3310 optical sensor

DPI
Up to 5000 CPI

USB report rate
1000 Hz

Switch type
Omron switches

Microprocessor
N/A

Cable
1.08 m, nylon braided

Weight
Unspecified

Included accessories
User manual
Driver CD
Replacement Teflon feet

Appearance

The ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III bears an uncanny resemblance to the legendary Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 as well as the Ducky Secret, which means it has an ergonomic shape that has been enjoyed by gamers across the generations. The ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III comes in two color options, which is matte black (Sable Soviets) and glossy white (Alpine Allies). As you can clearly see, today we have the Alpine Allies variant of the ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III with us. The ARMAGGEDDON logo has customizable RGB lighting too.

On the left side of the mouse, there are only two buttons which function as back and forward keys by default. A rubber grip here improves the handling of the ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III. A sleek RGB illumination strip runs between the upper shell and lower half of the body.

We see no buttons on the left, which is normal for a right-handed ergonomic mouse. A rubber pad is here to offer better support for the pinky finger.

On the bottom we find that the ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III is equipped with reasonably sized Teflon mouse feet to allow for smooth gliding. In the center there is the Avago 3310, which is similar to the Pixart PMW3310DH in the Ducky Secret.

The ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III may be cheap, but that doesn’t mean you have to forgo niceties like a gold plated USB connector or nylon braided cables. The cables here are white which does bring forth the question: how long can it stay white?

User Experience
Thanks to the rather popular shape, the ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III didn’t take a long time to get used to. As I had large hands, the ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III was perfect for me to palm grip. The glossy finish actually feels pretty good when used, but people with sweaty hands might not find as much joy here.

Unlike other mice on the affordable end of the spectrum, the ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III feature OMRON switches which were a joy to press. The side buttons do feel a little mushy though.
There were absolutely no problems with the sensor as it tracked flawlessly in my usage. However I did find the weight or lack of, a little uncomfortable. It is really light and when compared to my much heavier Corsair M65, it feels really plasticky. This is of course a preference as certain people do prefer lighter mice.

The easy-to-use software included with the ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III is quite nifty. It allows you to choose up to three lighting effects. My favorite was the color cycle effect, especially on the strip between the upper and lower halves of the mouse. It gave me a Chroma vibe. The CPI settings that correspond to the upper and lower settings on the dial can also be configured here.

The lone CPI button on the top is great for quick switching between the two sensitivities that you can configure, but I did wish for more stages instead of just two. I would also prefer if I could hold it to enable a temporary CPI until I release it, like the sniper button on the Corsair M65.

Conclusion
After several weeks of usage, I did enjoy using the ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III, a lot. The ergonomic shape fit really well in my palm. In fact, I noticed I suffered from less fatigue when using the ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III instead of my Corsair M65. I totally recommend this mouse to anyone with big hands or people who palm grip their mice. The software is user friendly and simple. It can be further improved but there is no need to fix what isn’t broken here.
The best thing about this mouse is that ARMAGGEDDON managed to cram an Avago 3310 sensor and OMRON switches in this mouse, and still price it so low. How low, you ask? RM169. At this price, you will definitely be hard pressed to find a mouse with similar features and specifications. The ARMAGGEDDON SRO-5 HAVOC III deserves our Silver Pokdeward.

I would like to say thank you to ARMAGGEDDON Malaysia for the opportunity to play with the HAVOC III.

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YouTube Experiments With High-Bitrate “1080p Premium” Option

This option will co-exist alongside standard 1080p, with higher bitrate reducing the amount of compression artifacts.
Image: u/KZedUK (Reddit)
YouTube has confirmed to The Verge that the platform is testing a high-bitrate quality option for 1080p streams – the ‘1080p Premium’ is currently in testing and Reddit user u/KZedUK spotted the feature earlier. A bitrate determines how many data can be fit into a video, as lower bitrate will require the video to compress harder for smaller file sizes (or data consumption). This often comes at a quality cost in the form of jaggy color gradients, or blocky pixels – in extreme cases this makes the perceived quality much lower than its resolution should do.
A typical 1080p YouTube video should range in between 8-12Mbps bitrate per Google’s recommendation in this support article, but even that is far lower than what you see in Blu-rays which can go as high as 40Mbps. On top of that, bitrates are not the same across different encoding formats – for example, a 3Mbps AV1 video is higher in perceived quality level over commonly-used formats such as H.264 in the same 3Mbps bitrate. An explainer courtesy of Tom Scott sums it up nicely:

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Alright, so with that out of the way, let’s talk about the 1080p Premium option that is spotted by that Reddit user. Using the ‘Stats for Nerds’ to view the video information revealed that this option streams in 13Mbps instead of the standard 8Mbps – keep in mind that there’s something called Variable Bitrate (VBR) which can turn the bitrate up and down depending on what’s on screen. So far it is not known what is the exact target bitrate for the Premium option.
So why YouTube is making this a paid feature? It takes bandwidth to send data – and to provide the sheer number of users on the platform and not overload the server, compression is a must in order to make sure everyone can still watch whatever content they want, at a minor cost of perceived quality (this makes the video less data hungry if you have quotas, too). Providing more bitrate will incur a bandwidth cost and server cost, so YouTube needs to cover these potential expenses if it needs to serve more data over the Internet.
This isn’t the first time YouTube is trying out Premium features when it comes to video quality – last year the company experimented with locking 4K behind the Premium paywall which naturally got the community dissatisfied. The key difference this time is that this option is new, it won’t replace the existing option – so regular users who watch for free can keep watching, as usual.
Source: The Verge
Pokdepinion: I’m in favor of this feature for Premium, but it won’t be too useful for videos that are old enough to simply not have the bitrate requirements to warrant for this feature.
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This Samsung QLED 8K TV is the Same Price as Affordable Housing in Malaysia

Come see what all the fuss is about. The brand new QLED 8K is finally here so head down to our roadshow and see like never before. More details at https://t.co/yJTAVL85s7 pic.twitter.com/l6WKVy4f0w
— Samsung Malaysia (@SamsungMalaysia) May 8, 2019

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur today, Samsung Malaysia has officially launched their most premium and luxurious television offering yet; the QA900R 8K Smart QLED TV. The most shocking thing is that the most expensive variant being priced at RM299,999, which is essentially the same as affordable housing in Malaysia.

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The Samsung QA900R 8K Smart QLED TV comes in three different sizes; 98-inches, 82-inches, and 75-inches. The latter two sizes, while still pricey, aren’t nearly as expensive as the largest variant, being priced at RM99,999 and RM59,999 respectively.
What makes the TV so special? For starters, it is actual 8K resolution, and it has AI 8K Upscaling so you can enjoy your content in glorious 8K resolution in the most optimum way possible. Then we have the Quantum Processor 8K which is said to “perfect reality scene by scene in real-time”. One more interesting feature is the Quantum HDR 32X, a dynamic HDR expression that adapts to each scene and unveils the director’s intention.

This TV, along with their lineup of 4K Smart QLED TVs, will be available for the Samsung QLED 8K TV roadshow at Mid Valley Megamall. The roadshow will be happening from 8th May to 12th May 2019. Not to worry, there are much more affordable home entertainment systems available during the roadshow, with the most affordable one being a 49″ Samsung QA60R 4K Smart QLED TV at RM3,499.

With such a high price for the product, Samsung Malaysia is prepared to sweeten the deal. Depending on which TV model you decide to purchase, you can be eligible for a number of interesting free gifts. Some of the free gifts being offered are a complimentary Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy A50, Galaxy Tab A 7.0, and 3-year extended warranty.

If you’d like to learn more about the Samsung QLED 8K TV, QLED 4K TV, or even other bonuses, click right here.
Pokdepinion: That’s some bangsawan-level television right there. Honestly, would want one just purely for gaming purposes.

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Google Photos To Be Smarter After Update

It seems that Google has revealed that they will be bringing in new features to their Photos app, where it will come with Live albums and new editing features.
Google Photos Update
With the Live albums update, it will automatically add photos of people and pets to an album as you take them. To create one, you can select ‘Automatically add photos of People & Pets’ option while you create it and add people to them. It’s worth noting that this feature is rolling out to Android, iOS and the web app in selected countries, so we’re not quite sure on whether Malaysia will be one of them.
The other feature that’s coming is the ability to adjust depth in portrait photos. In addition to that, there’s a new option for portrait photos that allows you to make the background black and white, while leaving the subject focus in color.

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This new editing feature is available for the new Pixel 3, Pixel 2, as well as the Moto G6.
Furthermore, Google Photos is bringing in the Top Shot feature of the Pixel 3, in which it selects the best frame from a motion photo using on-device AI. The best frame will then be recommended to you.
Source: TNW
Pokdepinion: Hopefully these updates will be making their way here to our shores and Google will allow more devices than the ones listed to support the editing feature.
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Rumors started surfacing online on Alan Wake Remastered but now, it has been officially announced. Here’s everything we know about the game thus far.
Alan Wake Remastered Officially Unveiled

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Sam Lake, the Creative Director at Remedy Entertainment, has officially unveiled Alan Wake Remastered. This was done through an open letter in a community-run website, The Sudden Stop.
The remaster is coming because of your support for Alan Wake through the years. That is why we felt it was fitting to make this announcement here, at The Sudden Stop, which has been an integral part of the Remedy community since back in 2012, when it started out as an Alan Wake fansite.
Sam Lake
Previously, there were store listings for Alan Wake Remastered on Rakuten Taiwan which was removed shortly after. This was brought to the attention of the masses by Wario64 and corroborated by industry inside Daniel Ahmad, a.k.a. @ZhugeEX on Twitter.
For those of you who aren’t aware, the original game is an action-adventure game with an episodic format starring titular character Alan Wake. He’s a best-selling thriller novelist who is uncovering the mystery behind his wife’s disappearance. Throughout his adventure, he’s experiencing events from his latest novel which he doesn’t recall writing.
Alan Wake Remastered will be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC via Epic Games Store sometime in Fall 2021. Leaks suggests a release date of 5th October 2021, but we can’t confirm that date just yet.
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Pokdepinion: Coincidentally, I had an itch to revisit this game. Guess I’ll just wait for later this year so I can enjoy it with better visuals and, hopefully, some bonuses as well.
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Celcom Unveils MEGA Postpaid Plan — Offering Unlimited Mobile Internet Or ‘Lightning’ Mobile Speeds

Celcom has recently introduced their new MEGA postpaid plan, the first in the country that lets you to choose your preferred internet experience based on their preference. This means that you can choose either Unlimited Mobile Internet quota or Lightning Mobile Internet Speed.

One of the unique feature that Celcom MEGA offers is that consumers can trade in their unused internet quota for cashback at the end of each billing cycle, a first in Malaysia. With the the trade-in, you can get cashback through Boost e-wallet, with 10GB equivalent to RM5 cashback.
For the Celcom MEGA base postpaid plan, it comes with 30GB of internet quota at the price of RM80 per month. With the plan, you will also get unlimited calls to all networks as well as the freedom to choose add-ons, with them being the mentioned Unlimited Mobile Internet or Lightning Mobile Internet speed.

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If you wish for unlimited internet quota, the Unlimited Mobile Internet option is available at an additional RM18 per month. This includes usage for full HD gaming, content creation, and high-quality music streaming.
As for the Lightning Mobile Internet Speed option, it is also priced at RM18 per month, catered for users who desire fast connectivity and huge internet quota. Adding to that, the key feature of Lightning Mobile Internet Speed is that unused data can be traded-in for cashback and offers free roaming in 12 countries, on its highest plan at RM188.
Aside from that, Celcom is also allowing you to share your internet quota up to three supplementary lines by adding Family Lines at RM40 per line.
For more details, you can head to Celcom here.
Pokdepinion: Well that’s something, cashback for your excess mobile data. I probably wouldn’t have much left after every month though..
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Kingdom Hearts Memory of Melody Release Date May Have Been Leaked

As many of you may know by now, we are expected to get more details as to what happened after Kingdom Hearts 3 in the upcoming Kingdom Heart Memory of Melody game. It looks like we might not have to wait for long if the leaked release is true, as revealed by an Austrian retailer.
Kingdom Hearts Memory of Melody Release Date Leaked by Austrian Retailer

BREAKING NEWS:
KINGDOM HEARTS MELODY OF MEMORY IS SET TO RELEASE ON NOVEMBER 13, 2020.
That’s according to an Austrian retailer!#KingdomHearts #KingdomHeartsMelodyofMemory #NintendoSwitch #Xbox #PS4 pic.twitter.com/hVgIH3RN5m
— 🎶 Ezereal 🎶 (@So_Ethereal) August 16, 2020

According to a listing on Gameware, it looks like Kingdom Hearts Memory of Melody will be released on 13th November 2020. Twitter user @So_Ethereal took screenshots and tweeted out the listing.

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For those of you who aren’t aware, the game will take place right after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3, but it will play differently from the usual games. In fact, it’s a rhythm game, so think Kingdom Hearts meet Theatrhythm.

Previously, it was mentioned that the game will be coming out sometime in 2020. However, no specific release date was ever mentioned. With that being said, do take this information with a grain of salt as it might just be a simple placeholder date rather than the actual date. Nothing wrong with looking forward to the date either way.
Kingdom Hearts Memory of Melody will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2020. If the rumoured release date is accurate, it will be coming this 13th November 2020.
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Pokdepinion: Well, that’s a lot sooner than I expected. Granted they reused assets from the most recent game and this one isn’t overly complicated, I tend to expect longer if its anything from the series.
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You Can Now Fulfill Your Zakat Duties With The GoPayz Ewallet

If you’re using GoPayz, the ewallet that’s developed by U Mobile, you can now settle and fulfill your zakat obligation to Lembaga Zakat Selangor through the app or website.
GoPayz is the first ewallet in the country to offer the service where users of the service will be able to fulfill their Zakat Pendapatan, Zakat Perniagaan, Zakat Simpanan, Zakat Saham, Zakat KWSP, Zakat Emas, Zakat Perak, Qadha Zakat, Zakat Fitrah, as well as Zakat Harta.
We are delighted to be officially appointed by Lembaga Zakat Selangor as the first ewallet in the country to be a zakat collection agent and we are honored to have the opportunity to facilitate GoPayz’s customers’ annual zakat obligation in a safe and secure digital ecosystem, anytime and anywhere. GoPayz is committed to continue expanding its digital services to bring unlimited convenience and access to all its customers.Wong Heang Tuck, Group CEO of U Mobile Group
Adding to the news, they’ve said that they will be providing more Islamic services in the future.

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If you wish to settle your zakat through GoPayz, follow the steps below:
Log in to the GoPayz app or websiteClick on Services > Islamic > Zakat > Lembaga Zakat SelangorFill up the required detailsYou will be redirected to the “Lafaz Niat Bayar Zakat” page, click “Terus Bayaran”Choose payment mode to complete transaction
Pokdepinion: Definitely convenient when you can’t make it to your nearest mosque.
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Super Mario Run Update Adds New Character; Price Slashed to Half

In a new major update in Super Mario Run, a new playable character has been added to the game. Whether you’ll like this person or not is another question.
Super Mario Run Update Adds New Character

If you bought Super Mario Run when it first launched, or you’ve never played the game before, there’s never been a better time to jump into the game. Beginning today, it’ll be listed at half priced for a limited time. Until October 12th 2017 to be precise. Also, Nintendo has just released a free update that adds a slew of new world’s, courses, a character, and more.
A new mode that can be played using rally tickets called “Remix 10,” allows you to play through ten short, fast-paced courses. There are a ton of different course sets to play though in the new mode and you’ll be able to unlock some new content to add on to your Mushroom Kingdom.
That’s not all, Daisy will also be available as an unlockable character in the new mode, she can be used throughout the rest of the game as well. Daisy’s unique skill is double jumping.
On top of that, there’ll be a brand new world added to the game that is unlocked by completing certain challenges in Super Mario Run’s previous worlds. Players returning to the game might find that they’ve already met the requirements to gain access to the new world.
The last new addition is the ability to listen to music while playing. Doing so will actually give headphones to whichever character you’re playing as.
Even though Super Mario Run did not meet Nintendo’s expectations sales-wise, it’s nice to see the game getting a meaty update. You can pick up Super Mario Run right now on iOS or Android devices for RM19.90 / $4.99 USD.
Source: Nintendo

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Pokdepinion: Not a fan of Mario Temple Run…err, I mean, Super Mario Run but I’m sure there’s a decent number of people out there who enjoy it. If you’re looking for a reason to go back to the game, this might be it.
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HP Introduces Spectre Folio From RM7,999 — The World’s First Leather Convertable PC

A fan of leather? You’ll be glad to know that HP has today launched their new HP Spectre Folio, the world’s first leather convertible PC.
HP Spectre Folio launches in Malaysia
The HP Spectre Folio is crafted from chrome-tanned genuine leather and can be folded to a viewing stance or even to a tablet form for easier editing on the laptop. They have claimed that the HP Spectre Folio’s battery can last up to 21 hours and it comes with an optional 4G (LTE) connectivity.
A closer look to the leather on the HP Spectre Folio
Interestingly, the laptop comes with a fanless design and it comes with HP Quad Speakers, HP Audio Boost and custom tuning by Bang & Olufsen so you can enjoy your audio when you watch videos or listen to your songs.

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It also comes with HP Fast Charge, which is supposed to charge 50% of the HP Spectre Folio’s battery in just 30 minutes. A USB Type-C and two Thunderbolt port is also available, assuring fast transfer speeds.
You can even fully lay the display down to enter its tablet mode
As for specifications, it comes with either an Intel Core i7-8500Y or Core i5-8200Y that’s paired with Intel UHD Graphics 615. Display wise, it offers up to a 13.3″ 4K IPS WLED backlit touchscreen display. In terms of memory, it offers up to 16GB LPDDR3 RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe NVMe SSD.
You can get the HP Spectre Folio now starting from the price of RM7,999 in Cognac Brown.
Pokdepinion: Hmm, I’ll leave you to be judge of its price. Considering the specifications, it seems decent. I’m just worried about the leather though. You certainly don’t want to get anything to drop on it.
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Razer Viper V2 Pro Gets 4000Hz Polling Rate with This Dongle

Recently, we reviewed the Razer Viper V2 Pro, which you can read about by clicking right here, and it comes with 1000Hz polling rate. This is usually the case with most wireless gaming mouse but there is a way to get 4000Hz instead. That is with the help of the Razer HyperPolling dongle.
For those of you who aren’t aware, polling rate refers to the number of times a peripheral, in this case a mouse, can send information to your PC. 1000Hz polling rate means that it will be sending an update once every millisecond. At 4000Hz, it would be once every quarter of a millisecond (0.25ms). This means that you can get quicker response.

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With that being said however, most people wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between 0.25ms and 1ms anyway, but high-leveled professional gamers could get some benefit from it. For the others, it could be an option to futureproof the mouse. Of course, it’s not free as the Razer HyperPolling dongle costs USD $30 (RM133.56), and this is on top of the RM639 spent on the mouse itself.
If you’re looking for ways to improve your performance in games or want to futureproof the mouse, it will certainly be worth looking up. On its own, the dongle isn’t expensive but factoring in the whole package, it might be a bit much for a lot of consumers.
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Pokdepinion: Given the sheer amount of FPS games I’ve been playing with the Razer Viper V2 Pro, I would certainly get my hands on it. I’m not sure if I could perform better, but it’s worth a try.
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ZOTAC MEK1 ultra-slim gaming desktops; i7 7700 and GTX 1070 Ti in a compact package!

ZOTAC launched their MEK1 Gaming PC in Hong Kong a few days back. While they have come up with compact form factor PCs that you can game on, the MEK1 pushes the limits of performance with a desktop Intel Core i7 7700 CPU and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti GPU inside.

The ZOTAC MEK1 is designed for gamers who want to get straight to the game without meddling with hardware configurations and what not. With the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti inside, the MEK1 will breeze through AAA and VR titles. A 240GB NVMe PCIe x4 SSD keeps things moving quickly, while a 1TB 2.5″ SATA HDD allows for bulk storage of massive game libraries.

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It also comes with 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 built-in for wireless connectivity. SPECTRA Lighting comes standard too, making for a system that is uniquely yours. You get 4x USB 3.0 ports and 2x USB ports on the rear, while the front sports 2x USB 3.0 ports and the standard mic/headphone jacks.

Select bundles will also come with a gaming keyboard and mouse so you can get straight to gaming. It comes with Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit pre-installed too. Availability in Malaysia is still unknown at the time of writing.
Pokdepinion: Looks like a good system that stays out of the way when you are gaming!
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