ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 revisited — AniMe Matrix, 2K60 display, USB-C charging and more!

We have already previously reviewed the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, and it was (and still is) the most impressive laptop I have used yet. It offers an immense amount of firepower in a very unassumingly small chassis, and I am just absolutely smitten by it. However, the version we reviewed was the maxed out configuration of the ROG Zephyrus G14, which came with a FHD 120 Hz display, albeit without the groundbreaking AniMe Matrix display on its lid. But hey, it was definitely more powerful than any 14″ laptop in the world right now.
So this time around, we will be checking out a few things on the WQHD 60 Hz variant, or what we lovingly call, 2K60. Performance data won’t be our priority, as we know the GeForce RTX 2060 isn’t exactly sufficient for good gameplay at 1440p unless you want to throw DLSS into the equation. With that said, we will be checking out a few things that we didn’t get a chance to look into in our review of the ROG Zephyrus G14.
What can you do with the AniMe Matrix?

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The highlight of the ROG Zephyrus G14 is of course the AniMe Matrix display on the lid. So let’s see what you can do. In addition to the regular animated ROG emblem, you can also throw in customized text. But the software that controls AniMe Matrix is actually very flexible, and you can even throw in some random GIF without having to worry about anything at all. It will let you rotate it and resize, and it will automatically convert it down to grayscale to display correctly on the AniMe Matrix panel.

To get the above animation, all we needed to do was:

Convert our intro video into a GIF on ezgif.com.
Throw it into Armoury Crate and use the rotate feature.
Add a text layer.

Yep. It’s that simple. You can probably concoct up your own animation on the lid, or just use one of the many presets that you can play around with. There is plenty of options baked into the AniMe Matrix display, and I absolutely love it.
          Preset animations to choose from            Add up to six rows of text            Choose from all your system fonts              System Mode            Audio Mode
You can display up to six rows of text, with the ability to use any font installed on your ROG Zephyrus G14. Or choose from one of five presets in Audio Mode to add a visualizer on the lid of your ROG Zephyrus G14 when you are listening to music.

Understanding that some users may prefer to not have the AniMe Matrix active when the laptop is running on battery, ASUS has thrown in a toggle in the settings menu. If you are feeling particularly fancy, you can even set the AniMe Matrix to continue running even when the lid is closed and when the laptop enters sleep mode. Just how cool is that?
2K60 display for creators?
          sRGB: 95.5% coverage            Adobe RGB: 68.5% coverage            DCI-P3: 72.7% coverage
Now, let’s take a look at the primary display. This is actually a pretty interesting offering from ASUS. As the FHD variant is also Pantone Validated, what’s the difference here aside from the higher resolution and lower refresh rate? Well, I put a Spyder5 to the display to see if the color response is any different. The 2K60 display is slightly dimmer, measured to deliver 290.17 nits even when set at max brightness, and colors are just marginally better on the 2K60 display. Overall, it is still difficult to recommend the 2K60 display unless you have a specific need for the higher resolution.

You will have to contend with scaling issues though, as 1440p at 100% scaling on a 14″ display will result in the screen elements being too small to practically use. I would personally use it at 150%, but if your apps have scaling issues, then you will have to be prepared to deal with blurry text, among other things.
Is the battery life affected?
For this section, it is quite a bit more interesting. Now ASUS threw in a higher resolution display, and there’s also a secondary AniMe Matrix display on the lid. How much battery will the AniMe Matrix suck down? Well, we calibrated the display to 200 nits as usual, and performed our battery test with PCMark.

While I won’t compare against the FHD 120 Hz version, the AniMe Matrix display does chug quite a bit of power, shaving off an entire hour from the battery life of the ROG Zephyrus G14. The numbers look a bit bad in comparison to the nearly 8 hours we saw when we tested the FHD 120 Hz version, but we were testing battery life in a higher performance profile this time around.
USB Power Delivery for heavy use?

Instead of a review sample from ASUS Taiwan, this unit of the ROG Zephyrus G14 was a local retail sample. And it comes with a 65W USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) charger in the box as a more portable alternative to the larger 180W power adapter. As it is more portable, ASUS recommends using it when on the go, as 65W is more than enough power to provide a slow charge even as you are using the laptop. But, we had bigger things in mind. What if you wanted to use it for some serious rendering? Well… Let’s see.
Cinebench R20

We can see that the single-core performance are identical across the board. That’s somewhat expected as single-core loads won’t cause the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS to run into any power limits, which is what I assume is happening for the multi-core runs.
          Package Power            Peak Core Clock
Taking a closer look at the multi-core section of the Cinebench run, the difference with the 180W power adapter is extremely huge, with it drawing all the way up to 65W just for the CPU alone when fully loaded. It drops off to 54W throughout the run, which is more than double the power that the Ryzen 9 4900HS draws when running on battery or off the USB-PD power adapter. This allows the CPU to maintain significantly higher clocks and thus deliver much better performance. As you might have expected, if you want to take full advantage of the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS, you will need to bring the 180W power adapter.
3DMark

What about gaming? Well, we have even worse news. The 65W USB-PD power adapter lets you pump a bit more power to the CPU than trying to run on battery, but it seems that the 65W USB-PD power adapter won’t be an option if you want to use both the GPU and CPU at full throttle. Once you plug in the 180W power adapter, you will be looking at more than 3X the performance from the GPU. CPU scores see a similar improvement.

On average, the USB-PD power adapter let the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q run at around 29.85W, while running it off the battery interestingly lets the GPU pull a slightly higher 29.89W on average. This lets the GPU run at 1292.95MHz on battery, and 1243.28MHz on the AC adapter. A pretty insignificant difference, but still quite noteworthy, nonetheless. Plugging in the 180W adapter lets the system feed the GPU 63.58W on average, and allows the GPU to run at around 1578.93MHz.
Another significant change comes from the VRAM clocks. On battery or USB-PD, the GDDR6 memory runs at an abysmal 1.62Gbps. The 180W power adapter is the only way you get to access the full 11Gbps bandwidth. If you plan on gaming, you will need to bring the larger power brick, no two ways about that.
PCMark

PCMark gauges the performance at running daily productivity tasks, and we can see that the increased power limit on both the CPU and GPU can yield rather significant gains, especially when it comes to digital content creation. The USB-PD charger seems to deliver better performance than running the system off battery, with rather sizeable gains across the board.
With that, we can conclude that to game or to render stuff, you will need the full 180W power adapter. But if you are going on a business trip where you don’t see yourself gaming, you can just bring the USB-PD adapter along with you. It is capable of recharging the battery too, going from 5% to 41% in just 30 minutes with the system shut down. Personally, I would rather carry the 180W power adapter, despite it being double in terms of size and also weight. The sacrifice is worth it for the performance gains.

Overall, the ROG Zephyrus G14 is still the best laptop I have ever had the opportunity of using so far, and that’s saying a lot as I have used laptops that cost more than double the price of the ROG Zephyrus G14, which comes in at a sweet RM7699. But hey, I might be partial. If you are a proud owner of a ROG Zephyrus G14, let us know what you think. For more info about the ROG Zephyrus G14, you can check out the following links:

ROG Zephyrus G14 Review
ROG Zephyrus G14 Malaysian Price and Availability

Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for providing the ROG Zephyrus G14 for us to revisit in this article.
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Exynos 1380 Specs Show Interesting Details, Reveals First Smartphone to Use It

Samsung’s line of SoCs are definitely far from dead as we now have details on the Exynos 1380, including the first smartphone to use it.
Exynos 1380

Samsung has recently unveiled its latest midrange SoC, the Exynos 1380, which is an upgrade from the previous Exynos 1280. The new chipset boasts a more powerful AI engine and supports UFS 3.1 storage. It also has the capability to handle phones with FHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate screens, along with 200MP primary cameras.

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Exynos 1380 Specifications

Process technology
5nm EUV

CPU
4x Cortex-A78 @2.4Ghz + 4x Cortex-A55 @2.0GHz

GPU
ARM Mali-G68 MP5

AI Engine
AI Engine with NPU, 4.9 TOPS

Modem
5G NR Sub-6GHz + 5G NR mmWave, 3.79 Gbps DL, 1.28 Gbps UL, global 5G multi-SIM

Camera
Single camera up to 200 MP, Triple camera up to 16 MP, 4K video @30fps recording and playback

Display
FHD+ @144 Hz

Memory
LPDDR4x/5

Storage
UFS v3.1

Other
Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GNSS

As you can see from the table above, the Exynos 1380 is built on the company’s 5nm EUV process. The chip features a CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at 2.4Ghz and 4 Cortex-A55 efficiency cores humming at 2GHz. The GPU is powered by ARM’s Mali-G68 MP5.
According to Samsung, the Exynos 1380’s on-device AI capabilities offer more advanced language recognition for voice assistance and enhanced image recognition. The integrated 5G modem supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz networks, while the chip also handles dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, and GPS GNSS positioning.
The Exynos 1380 is capable of handling phones with up to FHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate screens, as well as 200MP primary cameras. The chipset is expected to debut in Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A54 midrange smartphone.
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Pokdepinion: If the Exynos lineup can’t really match up with the performance of rival flagship chips, this is certainly a good way to still make use of it. They’re not inherently bad after all since most of the recent complaints are mostly on performance.
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Fallout 76 Day One Patch Will Be Bigger Than The Game Itself – It Is HUGE

Fallout 76 Day One Patch Will Be Bigger Than The Game Itself

It’s very common for new games nowadays to have a day one patch. While it helps to fix some last minute bugs and glitches, it’s also a rather effective anti-piracy measure. Under normal circumstances, it shouldn’t amount to much in size but in the case of the Fallout 76 Day One Patch however, it’s actually bigger than the game itself.

According to a report on USGamer, the Fallout 76 Day One Patch will be very hefty, at 54 GBs in size. Since the size of the actual game is roughly 45 GBs, that makes the update about 9 GBs bigger than the game itself.
Given how massive games have become due to technological advancements, it’s normal for the games and the updated itself to be rather sizable. However, this is definitely the biggest one I’ve seen so far, and my gut feeling is telling me this is a record that won’t take long to break.
Since Bethesda has had different scheduled beta times for the game, one would assume that the hefty patch would be to fix many of the discovered bugs, but probably not all of them because we all know that it wouldn’t be a Bethesda game without at least some weird kink to it. The patch may also feature some other support options that Bethesda had noted on Reddit not too long ago.
Fallout 76 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 14th November 2018.
Source: USGamer
Pokdepinion: Well, if anyone is on a limited data quota internet plan, this game might not be ideal. The game and the patch itself is gonna cost you almost 100 GBs, and that is a very painful thought.

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Wiko To Offer Their Wiko View4 Lite At Just RM337 This Lazada 8th Birthday Sale

You might have noticed about our previous coverage on the Wiko View4 Lite. Well now they’ve got more good news as they will be offering their new smartphone with a special price this Lazada 8th Birthday sale.
Wiko View4 Lite Flash Sale on Lazada

The phone comes with a 6.52″ display, offering a HD+ resolution and runs on a Helio A25 chipset. For cameras, it offers a dual camera (12MP+2MP) at the back as well as a 5MP selfie shooter.
Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery and there’s also 64GB of storage which you can expand up to 256GB via microSD.

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The Wiko View4 Lite will be offered at a special price of RM337 at Lazada’s 8th Birthday sale tomorrow, 27th of March 2020, where you can get it in three color variants; Deep Blue, Deep Gold, and Deep Green. You can head to link here should you be interested in purchasing the smartphone.
To learn more on the smartphone, you can checkout our previous coverage right here.
Pokdepinion:  Well it was already at an affordable price tag, and now it’s even cheaper. Will you be getting one?
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EA Hit By Layoffs Affecting About 350 Employees in Multiple Divisions

Not long ago, we saw Activision Blizzard facing major layoffs which affected a large number of employees. Today, we learned that Electronic Arts is facing the same as well.
According to the report by Kotaku, EA has laid off 350 of their employees. These employees primarily belonged to the company’s marketing, publishing, and other various departments. In an email sent out to employees, EA’s CEO Andrew Wilson stated, “We have a vision to be the World’s Greatest Games Company. If we’re honest with ourselves, we’re not there right now. We have work to do with our games, our player relationships, and our business.”

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EA also posted the following message on its own website:
Today we took some important steps as a company to address our challenges and prepare for the opportunities ahead. As we look across a changing world around us, it’s clear that we must change with it. We’re making deliberate moves to better deliver on our commitments, refine our organization and meet the needs of our players. As part of this, we have made changes to our marketing and publishing organization, our operations teams, and we are ramping down our current presence in Japan and Russia as we focus on different ways to serve our players in those markets. In addition to organizational changes, we are deeply focused on increasing quality in our games and services. Great games will continue to be at the core of everything we do, and we are thinking differently about how to amaze and inspire our players.
This is a difficult day.  The changes we’re making today will impact about 350 roles in our 9,000-person company.  These are important but very hard decisions, and we do not take them lightly. We are friends and colleagues at EA, we appreciate and value everyone’s contributions, and we are doing everything we can to ensure we are looking after our people to help them through this period to find their next opportunity. This is our top priority.
According to employees within the affected branches of EA, these layoffs have been a long time coming. Some within marketing and publishing have been waiting for this news to arrive as far back since October of last year. EA says it is trying to find these affected employees new roles within the company if they desire to continue working for the publisher. For those who will be departing, they will be given a severance package.
Source: Kotaku
Pokdepinion: Well, guess it’s just not a good time for the video game industry. I hope for nothing but the best to those who were let go from the company.
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[E3 2019] AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT up to 22% faster than a GeForce RTX 2070

AMD may finally be interesting again in the graphics segment with their upcoming AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. The latest leaked slides revealed the performance of the card pitted against the GeForce RTX 2070, and the results are actually pretty interesting. At the very least, AMD has something that can compete with NVIDIA’s upper mid-range cards. But of course, that will depend on AMD’s pricing for the AMD Navi cards.

If we look at the charts, we do see the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT trading punches with the GeForce RTX 2070, with it falling behind slightly in the Shadow of the Tomb Raider, while pulling ahead in most of the other titles. The highlight is definitely Battlefield 5, where we see 22% better performance with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT vs the GeForce RTX 2070. This should be without DirectX Raytracing enabled, unless AMD is trying to pull a fast one on gamers.

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The slide also hints at a dual 8-pin PCIe power connector, which points to a pretty power hungry card, despite all of AMD’s claims about RDNA being much more efficient than previous generations. The GeForce RTX 2070 Founders Edition draws power through a single 8-pin power connector, so NVIDIA Turing should be a bit more efficient than AMD Radeon Navi. AMD’s cards being more power hungry at launch before being optimized by enthusiasts isn’t an unknown phenomenon, so maybe we will see that again with the AMD Navi architecture?
Without dedicated RT cores for raytracing, AMD will probably have to compete with NVIDIA in terms of pricing. Stay tuned for more info about the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT!
Pokdepinion: All NVIDIA has to do is to slash prices. Or release a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Ti (Super?).
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QNAP officially launched the latest QTS 4.3 – world’s most advanced NAS operating system

QNAP Malaysia today officially announced the release of latest NAS operating system, QTS 4.3. The QNAP’s latest NAS operating system brings intelligent revolution of features and improved apps, as part of continuous effort to provide the best user experience. Design for businesses, multimedia and productivity, the latest iteration of QTS 4.3 offer seamlessly data management experience with centralized control to increase better performance.

Sales Manager of QNAP Malaysia, Alvin Ting said:

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“The new NAS operating system provides not only a change in appearance, but also the latest applications such as Qcontactz, QmailAgent, Qfiling, QVPN, Hybrid Backup, and enhanced performance and features of an existing application.”

The most advanced QTS 4.3 for NAS at a glance
Business made easy with maximized efficiency, performance and round-the-clock services – In business IT infrastructure, reliability, security and high performance are inevitable qualities. Applications and business features such as intelligent Qtier 2.0 boasts automatic learning and customized scheduling, maximizing efficiency and performance. It analyzes CPU performance and system peak hours to predict the best time for processing auto tiering and optimum transfer speeds. Additionally, users can also manually set auto tiering to be processed during off-peak hours to provide adequate system resources for running applications. This maximizes your system runtime at it’s best.

Coupling the Network & Virtual Switch, this enables users to connect computers and devices to both local and remote networks with higher scalability as it centralizes creating, configuring and managing network connections.

Entertainment with multi-zone control
Improved UI and apps for video, music and photo enjoyment, QTS 4.3 redefines NAS as a total home multimedia centre for an immersive entertainment experience. Users can stream media and control every device connected to the NAS using the multi-zone control. Digital home entertainment is now upgraded to personal broadcasting station.
Productivity enhancement with smart technologies
The new QTS 4.3 is driven by intelligent technologies that automate routine tasks and boost system efficiency. The powerful features and latest apps provide users the necessary support to maximize productivity and enhanced performance.

In the event we also showed the latest high performance TVS-473 NAS storage. With an AMD Embedded R-Series quad-core APU, up to 64GB RAM, AES-NI hardware encryption engine, two M.2 SATA SSD slots, SSD cache, USB 3.1 (10Gbps) and 10GbE network connectivity.

At the back stage we also get a quick hands on of the rest of QNAP’s NAS devices and discussing about the QTS 4.3 technologies and features.
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Check Out The ‘Close Shave’ Short Film – Shot Entirely On A Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is best known for its amazing photography capabilities, however, many people aren’t all that privy to the device’s video-taking capabilities. Offering world-class features, the Galaxy S21 Series is the quintessential device for those who love creating mobile video content as well as those who aspire to exercise creativity through films.
Close Shave is shot entirely with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

To put the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra’s video-taking ability to the test, local film director Neo shot his short film ‘Close Shave’ using just the Galaxy S21 Ultra. On how the whole process of shooting a film with a smartphone went, here’s what the director had to say.

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“We had to do some proper studying on how this smartphone’s camera system works as this was our first time doing something like this,” said Neo. “But to our pleasant surprise, we were able to capture the smallest details in darkness while balancing the highlights. What came out in the end were very sharp, crisp, and dynamic images.”
‘Close Shave’ is a playful and entertaining short film about a first-jobber struggling to adapt to the new norm of working from home. According to Neo, the inspiration for this film is to encourage viewers that life can still be interesting, even though we are stuck at home. “A lot of things can happen in a small room – and that’s the theme of this film,” he added. “The Galaxy S21 has taught me that just because an equipment is small, that doesn’t mean that quality has to be compromised,” Neo concluded.
You can check out ‘Close Shave’ in its entirety down below. You can also check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra right here.

Pokdepinion: This is a pretty entertaining video which is made more impressive knowing that the whole thing was shot using a smartphone.
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Switch to Samsung Galaxy And Unfold New Mobile Experiences

Isn’t it true that picking your new phone might be difficult at times? When it comes to popular features like long battery life, powerful gaming specifications, and a high-resolution camera, you’ll almost always exchange one for the other until your next significant upgrade. Fortunately, Samsung Galaxy devices have all of that in spades.
Should you switch to a Samsung Galaxy device?
Let’s hear what customers have to say about Samsung directly from them.
Ben Chia, 42, Entrepreneur, Kuala Lumpur

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I want to switch my iPhone 11 for a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 because my iPhone struggles to match the efficiency of juggling work and meetings. I knew the Z Fold3 that has Multi-Window is a powerful device from watching Samsung Unpacked 2021. My hands-on experience at the store really impressed me on how well the Z Fold3 can handle work, movies, and gaming. As a bonus, I like its unique form factor and that it is currently the first water-resistant foldable smartphone. I couldn’t get a better deal anywhere I looked!
Nurul Syahida Zulkipli, 31, Tax Consultant Executive, Kuala Lumpur

I’m keen on replacing my iPhone X with a Samsung Galaxy Flip3 after a fun experience of testing the phone at my local store. Overall, I felt it’s lighter and more comfortable than my bulky iPhone. At a time when phones are becoming bigger than our pockets can fit, I think the Z Flip3’s compact size when closed will save plenty of space in my handbag and pockets.
I’m also a selfie-holic by nature, so I was especially impressed by the Z Flip3’s high-quality pictures and new angles when I tried it at the shop with Flex Mode. On top of that, this phone will also have Samsung’s Galaxy Ecosystem to make my life easier. What I’m looking forward to is customizing the displays to my mood of the day just the way I want it.
Nigel Fong Cheun Kit, 36, Associate Director, Kuala Lumpur

I hopped from the iPhone 7 to a Samsung Galaxy S20 because its hardware specs easily overpowered market competitors with the added advantage of having an android environment. As a new father, the S20’s combo of an amazing camera with expandable storage and Samsung KIES support showed me things I couldn’t do with my old phone, such as capturing quality moments while conveniently safeguarding them.
Having the S20 also opened my eyes to a new world of multitasking that my iPhone 7 couldn’t do. Above all, I must say the S20 has helped so much with my productivity and equally so with my YouTube time!
Ivan Leong Kaah Ming, 36, Self Employed, Selangor

I used Huawei for three years before deciding to turn to Samsung as I wanted the ultimate power phone. The Galaxy Note20 Ultra truly works as good as a computer and it helps me get even more done
with its S Pen integration. Having the ingenuity of both by my side really improved my productivity like never before, something that other brands still struggle to do. I can now work and sign digitally anytime, anywhere – this is a major win for me.

Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G from now until September 21, 2021, and get unique prizes of up to RM1,649. Get an RM850 e-voucher to spend on the Samsung Malaysia Online Store and enjoy worry-free protection beyond the regular warranty with Samsung Care+ cover worth up to RM799, which is free for a year.
Visit here to learn more about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G pre-order offers.
Pokdepinion: Time to move to a Samsung Galaxy device? *Checks wallet* Nope.
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Meet your match on Facebook — but its not quite ready yet

Facebook is testing out a new feature which will allow you to seek out people who match you by a curated list of preferences. Just like dating, but it’s probably assisted by some fancy AI-powered algorithm by Facebook. The best part? You can create a separate profile for dating, so your Facebook friends won’t know of your dating preferences.

This is a pretty natural extension of Facebook as they already have access to most of your data anyway. With the Facebook dating profile, users will be able to discover people with similar interests through Groups or Events, dating preferences and mutual friends. And since the feature is separate from your standard Facebook profile, no one can tease you about the activity you conduct with your dating profile. It’s private, just like how dating is supposed to be. Yes, you PITAs with the excessive PDA on Facebook and Instagram, I am talking about you.

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This feature will roll out later this year, so for those of you who are still single, good luck!
Pokdepinion: I do not really see the need for the addition of a dating profile besides to target the niche demographic using dating apps…
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iPhone Factory Faced Violence As Workers Weren’t Getting Paid

Over at Bengaluru, India, an Apple factory faced the wrath of its workers, where it is reported that it received $60 million worth of damages.
Apple factory riot in India

According to one of the factory’s employee, it all went havoc when they had finished their working shift. It seems that that the issue was caused by Apple left workers with unpaid wages, salary reduction, as well as forcing them to do extra shifts.
In an interview with Vice, an anonymous employee has said that they (the workers) were angry because Apple didn’t make payments on which they are promised to. Another interview from the Times of India (also anonymous) states that the company has reduced the salary to Rs 18,000 (~RM998) and went down to a lower Rs 12.000 (~RM659).

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Police arrived to the scene shortly after the riot where they caught around 149 workers. The factory has produced various Apple products, ranging from biotech devices to IoT products, and of course including smartphones for the company.
Two days after the incident, it appears that Apple has sent its team to determine on whether their Taiwanese contractor followed the given supplier guidelines or not.
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Pokdepinion: These tough times, you really don’t want to trigger people off, especially when it comes to money. I wonder how Apple will respond to this.
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miHoYo will always rotate the character banners for gamers to summon, which will always leave people wondering who will be coming next and whether they should save up first or not. In the latest Genshin Impact 2.2 leak, we have an idea of the character banner reruns that will be happening.
Genshin Impact 2.2 Leaks Reveal Banner Reruns

As Inazuma takes a Bow, there should be a pretty Chill re-run coming in 2.2 and along with that there’s at least one new character.
I’ll be sharing more as and when I can. Keep in mind this is all subject to change.#GenshinImpact #原神
— UBatcha (@Ubatcha1) August 17, 2021

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Recently, we heard inklings of a character banner rerun alongside a new character in 2.2 from notable leaker UBatcha on Twitter. This piece of information basically confirms it to be true, though its rather vague that it’s hard for it to be wrong to begin with.
As Inazuma takes a Bow, there should be a pretty Chill re-run coming in 2.2 and along with that there’s at least one new character. I’ll be sharing more as and when I can. Keep in mind this is all subject to change.
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If you’re familiar with the game, one particular name should come to mind and that’s Ganyu. After all, she’s the only 5-star Cryo and Bow character in the game at the moment. She should be joining together with Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn.
While a Ganyu rerun has been rumored for some time now, there were no concrete details to reflect that apart from rumors and details extracted by data miners like Dimbreath, who also stated on multiple occasions that there’s no indication of such a thing happening. This new information is the first tangible information we’ve gotten thus far.
Typically when a new major update comes to Genshin Impact, we will learn of new characters coming to the following update in a matter of hours. We’ll just have to wait until 1st September 2021 to find out for sure.

Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game coming in the near future.

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Pokdepinion: If anyone needs another Cryo user, this would be the time to go for it. If built correctly, she can be very devastating.
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Samsung 200MP ISOCELL Sensor Teased For Future Smartphone

Samsung 200MP ISOCELL Sensor

As many of you may know by now, the recent Samsung flagship smartphones sport a 100MP sensor. Now, they are looking to further improve upon it with a new Samsung 200MP ISOCELL sensor that is expected to be used for future flagship devices.
It is known as the ISOCELL HP1, which will arrive for consumers as part of the upcoming Motorola “Frontier” flagship as well as the Samsung Galaxy S23 series of smartphones. While it is still in development, we did get a glimpse of what it’s capable of as the engineers tested the limits of it. This involves printing a cat photo on a billboard measuring 28 meters wide and 22 meters tall.
The picture was taken with a prototype kit, though it isn’t properly optimized for capturing moving objects. Apparently, the engineers also used a custom adapter to test a variety of DSLR lenses, though the results were apparently lacking. After capturing several pictures, the engineers printed on a dozen pieces of fabric measuring in at 2.3 meters long, and stitched them together to form a complete picture.

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According to an engineer from Samsung’s Sensor Solutions team, Minhyuk Lee, the Samsung 200MP ISOCELL HP1 sensor is capable of capturing “an image that can be zoomed in and cropped without compromising on image quality.” This could also introduce the potential of recording 8K videos at 30FPS but the biggest advantage is the ability to piece together 4 or 16 pixels into a single larger pixel, resulting in high quality imagery with less noise, especially for low-light shots.
For now, we will not be able to see what it’s truly capable of until we see a finished product with it. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m not sure what I would personally do with 200MP in a smartphone, as I already wasn’t sure what I would do with half of that. But hey, if it can help take better photos with ease, then I’m all up for it.
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OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Unboxing and First Impressions

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Unboxing

The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 has a packaging that follows the same theme as the Nord CE 3 Lite that is launching alongside it; black box with the Buds 2 wording clad in white with a blue background. Inside the box, you can find the following items:

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Quick start guide
Warranty card
USB-C to USB-C cable
Spare tips
Stickers
The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 itself

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 First Impressions

The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 has a nice-looking charging case; rounded sides with the top and bottom parts being flat. This makes it easier to place it on a any flat surface. The OnePlus logo can be seen on the top of the lid, and it looks rather premium. With that being said however, holding it would make you feel different as it feels pretty much like hollow plastic.

Open the case up and you’ll see the earbuds in their respective positions so you know which one is meant for which ear. It is also when you open the case that you’ll notice the LED indicator light on the front, which glows accordingly with its battery level. The earbuds themselves are super light, but I can’t help but feel as if they are toys rather than an actual TWS earbuds. Build quality of the buds themselves feel like some costs have been cut but we’ll get into that in the review.

For now, check out the rest of the specifications right below here:
Specifications

Drivers
12.4mm Titanium Driver

Microphone
2 microphones + AI algorithm

Frequency Response
20Hz – 40,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling)

Headphone Type
In-ear

Connector
Wired
USB-C
Wireless
Bluetooth 5.3 with LE
OnePlus Fast Pair, Dirac Tuner, Sound Master Equalizer, and Dolby Atmos

Wireless Range
10m, up to 94ms latency

Noise-cancelling
Yes

Battery
Earphones
7 hours, 5 hours with ANC
Charging Case
36 hours, 27 with ANC

Dimensions
Earphones
24.4 x 21.05 x 27.5 mm, 4.7g x 2
Charging Case
37.5g

Colour
Lightning White, Thunder Grey

Ingress Protection
IP55

For now, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 is in the middle of benchmark tests among other tests. I’ll be publishing my review of this smartphone soon so stay tuned to Pokde.net for that.
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Have Halal, Will Travel – Chatbot Named Sofia That Helps You Find Halal Food Overseas!

Ever wanted to go overseas but don’t know what you can eat there that is halal compliant? Well now you can get help from Have Halal Will Travel. It is a content platform that helps Muslims travel with confidence in countries that may be challenging to find halal food, especially without a guide.
Have Halal Will Travel (HHWT)

The platform, now available as a mobile app and social media channels, draws its recommendations from communities of contributors around the world. These writers often have traveled to or lived in many countries ranging from Bangkok to London for years, thus bringing in authentic insider knowledge to traveler on where to find the best halal local cuisine, prayer spaces, and also what to look out for when visiting these destination.

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HHWT now reaches over nine million Muslims from Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia each month, providing information to help travelers to plan their trips.
Recently introduced by them is a chatbot called Sofia. Combined with Microsoft’s Azure cloud and its Language Understanding Intelligence Services (LUIS), Sofia now answers most of the questions that travelers ask through the platform every day.
So some might ask why the name ‘Sofia’? It was chosen after users voted for the name in a public poll. The chatbot is online 24/7 and assists travelers with their queries from all over the world regardless of what time zone they are in.
Currently, Sofia uses what is known as a decision tree, which lets users narrow down the choices they are looking for. As time goes by,
The company  is now looking towards expanding to more countries within Southeast Asia and beyond.
Pokdepinion: Sometimes, it is THAT hard to find halal food and drinks when you are outside of your own country. With this, I guess it will help a little bit and list down the choices that we have.
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We Could See A New Nokia Classic Phone By End Of January

Previously we’ve reported on the Nokia 9.2 smartphone by HMD Global, now it seems that we could possibly be introduced to a new classic phone by the company.

This is the 4th year I buy new shoes in anticipation of #CES and #MWC and it looks like this will be the best year yet! Found this stunning pair of limited edition #adidas #originals. This can only mean that we should launch a new #nokia #original @nokiamobile 😉 #ChineseNewYear pic.twitter.com/JJmizUg3ke— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) January 4, 2020

The news is teased by Juho Sarvikas, who happens to be HMD’s Chief Product Officer. He tweeted of his new pair of Adidas Originals sneaker, where he went on to say “This can only mean that we should launch a new Nokia Original”.
According to reports, the phone could be introduced before the end of January 2020, so it’s not that far away.

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For those who don’t know, HMD/Nokia has been releasing rework phones of their classics, such as the Nokia 3310, the Nokia 8110 4G (banana phone), as well as the most recent one, Nokia 2720 Flip last year.
It’ll be interesting to see which model will get a rework this year.
Pokdepinion: With plenty of phone models that they’ve made down the years, I wonder what will make a come back this year. What phone would you like to see? Let us know down below.
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Samsung Galaxy S11 to feature 9-in-1 pixel binning?

Samsung is expected to use a 108MP sensor in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S11, and it’s most probably not going to be the Samsung ISOCELL HMX used in the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. Instead, they are expected to use a novel 9-in-1 pixel binning technology for even better low light performance.
64 million pixels… all for a 16MP photo.
The current crop of Quad Bayer sensors like the 48MP Sony IMX586, 64MP Samsung GW1 and 108MP Samsung HMX combine four pixels into one, but 9-in-1 is new. That means Samsung will be combining a 3 x 3 grid of pixels on the sensor for one pixel in your image. According to Ice Universe‘s leak, the pixel binning will result in a huge effective pixel size of 2.4 μm and a resolution of 12MP.
You should be able to enjoy unprecedented levels of dynamic range and low light capabilities with so many pixels combined into one. However there are challenges ahead for Samsung.

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A visualization of what the remosaicing algorithm has to deal with.
If the leak proves true, Samsung would have to make a breakthrough in their remosaicing algorithm to recreate 108MP images on the Samsung Galaxy S11. With nine pixels sharing the same color filter, the color resolution would be a lot worse than the Quad Bayer sensors, and those aren’t even ideal to use in their full resolution mode unless backed with some awesome software like what the Redmi Note 8 Pro has.
Samsung may be making yet another huge leap with the Samsung Galaxy S11 and its 108MP camera, just like how they did for the Galaxy S10 with the new Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED displays.
Pokdepinion: Why not just make a 1/1.33″ 12MP sensor instead?
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dbrand just released new skins that will make any geek squeal in delight

If you have been watching JerryRigEverything’s videos, you would know that he would occasionally turn some of the glass-backed phones transparent. I don’t think there’s a geek out there who would say no to the chance of getting to see all the little bits and pieces that makes your phone, your phone, although the difficulty of actually taking off the glass back and making it clear should have deterred all but the most hardened of us. Well, this skin solves that problem.

dbrand has partnered up with Zack of JerryRigEverything to bring the Teardown skins to a select number of smartphones as well as the Nintendo Switch. Here’s a full list of smartphone skins that dbrand is offering the Teardown skins for:
iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro MaxPixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XLOnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy Note10+
You can also get the Teardown skins for your Grip case, and the list of devices that dbrand is offering that to is slightly smaller. All the devices listed above have Teardown case skins for them, except for the OnePlus 7T for some reason.

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dbrand claims the skins to be 99% accurate, and offers a durable, crisp and optically clear finish. Sounds like it will be glossy.

The Teardown skins to be applied directly to the devices are priced at $19.95 (~RM83.32), while the skins for the Grip cases are $14.95 (~RM62.44). If you want to get the Grip case along with your skin, that will set you back $29.93 (~RM125).
If you are interested, you have exactly a week to get it. No idea if they will bring it back after the exclusive period is over, but hey, there’s no better time than now to shop.
Pokdepinion: If there was a Teardown skin for the Mi 9… I would get it and the Grip case to go with it in a heartbeat.
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Get RM302 Worth Of Rewards When You Preorder Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

Samsung Malaysia has announced that they are offering something special for those who pre-order their newly released Samsung Galaxy A7.
Samsung Galaxy A7 Preorder Bonus
The pre-order period will begin this 15th of October 2018 and will run until the 21st October 2018. By pre-ordering, you’ll receive rewards worth RM302, which includes a mini tripod stand, thermos unique mug, as well as a Samsung screen protector.
To pre-order, you would need to give a RM200 deposit and the promotion is valid while stocks lasts, on a first come first serve basis. The Samsung Galaxy A7 comes in three colors; Blue, Black, and Gold.

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If you are interested in doing so, you can click on pre-order link here.
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) was just launched yesterday, along with the new Galaxy A9, which comes with quad cameras.
Pokdepinion: For those who are interested in pre-ordering, well act fast to get those freebies.
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Sony Could Release Xperia XZ4 Premium That Comes With 52MP Camera

We could possibly see Sony release their new Xperia XZ4 Premium, which comes with a tri-lens rear setup that sports a 52MP main lens. The news was leaked by a Japanese publication, where they’ve previously revealed a leaked image of a triple camera setup on Reddit.

As shown at the leaked image, the main camera setup consists of a 16MP telephoto f/2.6 lens, a 52MP f/1.6 main lens, and finally a f/1.4 aperture ToF lens to complete the trio. It is reported that the Sony Xperia XZ4 Premium will come with an OLED screen that produces Quad HD+ (1440×3660) with a 21:9 body-to-ratio display. Other than that, it could could with Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 855 chipset and packs 6GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB of internal storage.  It could be powered by a 4400mAh battery under the hood and it will come loaded with Android 9 Pie.

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It’s advisable that you take all these info with a grain of salt as they are not official news from the company themselves, but hey, we sure do like some spicy news right?
Pokdepinion: I wonder if this turns out to be true. Hopefully they’ll do something about the prices too. Xperia smartphones haven’t been affordable to say the least in Malaysia.
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Ubisoft Lunar New Year Sale 2021 is Now Live with Discounts Up to 85%

Looking to get some new games to play but want to save as much money as possible? The Ubisoft Lunar New Year Sale 2021 is now live, and you can get newly launched games with up to 40% discount, and older games for up to 85% discount.
Ubisoft Lunar New Year Sale 2021 is Now Live

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The Ubisoft Lunar New Year Sale 2021 is now live and it’s happening on a variety of gaming platforms. This includes the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via the Ubisoft Store.
There will be a good number of games available on discount, with newly launched games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Immortal Fenyx Rising available at up to 40% off. All the other Ubisoft games will be available up to a whopping 85% discount.
For an easier time to check out the Ubisoft Lunar New Year Sale 2021 for each platform, check it out right below here:

PlayStation Asia Store: 3rd to 17th February 2021
Nintendo Switch Hong Kong eShop:  4th to 17th February 2021
Xbox Marketplace: 9th to 15th February 2021
Ubisoft Store: 9th to 22nd February 2021

The last one, which is the Ubisoft Store for PC gamers, will see the promotion end on 22nd February 2021. If you plan on getting any Ubisoft games, make sure to get it within these dates.
Pokdepinion: Now would be a good time to get Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, especially since the game has received a number of updates already.
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iPhone Users Can Now Talk To Google Assistant Through Siri

Interestingly, you can now take advantage of Apple’s new Siri Shortcuts on your iPhone to access to Google’s version of voice assistant, Google Assistant.
You Now Use Google Assistant On Your iPhone Instead Of Siri
If you haven’t witnessed it for yourself, out of the two, Google Assistant is more advanced and smarter than Siri. If you were to ask the question of “Who invented the telephone?”, Google would say “Alexander Graham Bell and Antonia Meucci”, while on the other hand, Siri would just deliver a Wikipedia result that mentions both names.
That’s not only the part where it wins, where in Google Assistant’s case, it could control the Chromecast in your house, and play music from the app of your choice instead of just Apple Music.

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Google Assistant isn’t new to iPhone, but previously in order to utilize it, you’d need to open the app manually or use a widget to utilize the service. Now, you can access via your voice through Siri.
So if you are interested in using Google Assistant (through your voice) on your iPhone, here’s how;

Download the latest version of Google Assistant
Open Google Assistant on your iPhone
Tap “add to Siri”
Press the record button and say “OK Google”

Once you’ve finished doing all the steps above, you can then call up Google Assistant on your iPhone by saying this phrase “Hey Siri, OK Google”.
Pokdepinion: All I want to say is “But why….?”
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TABAH NSEA, Malaysia’s PUBG MOBILE team, staged a spectacular comeback in their final match at the Hanoi SEA Games, taking Bronze by a single point. This is a milestone for Malaysia because it is the first time PUBG MOBILE has been awarded a medal in the SEA Games.
TABAH NSEA Wins Bronze for Malaysia in the Hanoi SEA Games PUBG MOBILE Event

Despite starting the last day in eighth place, they showed determination and continued to strive for the best in their final match. Their efforts were rewarded when they won a Chicken Dinner and secured a spot on the podium. With their superb collaboration and perfect skill, the team, comprised of:

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MAS1Franky (Mohamad Amizul Hafiz Bin Mohd Fadzli)
MAS1Magix (Muhammad Irfan Jafni Bin Mohamad)
MAS1Flax0P (Muhammad Farish Husaini Bin Zailani)
MAS1XRushNN1 (Muhammad Faiz Aiman Baharuddin Bin Abdullah)
MAS1Aduka (Muhammad Aduka Ikmal Bin Nor Azmi)
MAS1Jumper (Muhamad Izzrudin Hashim)

won the Bronze Medal with a final total score of 148 points and two Chicken Dinners.
Adil Hisham, Marketing Manager for PUBG MOBILE Malaysia congratulated TABAH NSEA for winning a Bronze medal for Malaysia in the PUBG MOBILE event at the Hanoi SEA Games 2022. He also stated that they are really proud of the team’s accomplishment and for representing Malaysia at such a prestigious sporting event, especially since PUBG MOBILE is a medal event at the SEA Games for the first time.
Adil Hisham acknowledged that Malaysia’s PUBG MOBILE national athletes have also performed admirably for the country, and they are equally proud of them. They are excited to see more Malaysian Esports athletes exhibiting their world-class abilities while competing for Malaysia on the global stage.
GEEK FAM, which was also representing Malaysia, ended in 7th place, scoring one Chicken Dinner and a total of 120 points throughout the event. Their team comprised of:

MAS2DamRUDE (Mohd Irzam Aman Bin Mohd Zaini)
MAS2Qb (Ahmad Syafiq Imran Bin Mohamad)
Snipes (Mohamad Nabil Bin Nazaruddin)
MAS2uHigh (Muhammad Dhiya Ulhaq)
MAS2SONiXs (Nadzrul Bin Abdul Sagal)

Additionally, two Malaysian athletes finished in the top ten in the solo category, with JUMPER (Muhamad Izzrudin Hashim) placing sixth with 87 points and UHIGH (Muhammad Dhiya Ulhaq Muhammad Aras) placing tenth with 78 points.
XRUSH (Muhamad Faiz Aiman Baharuddin) finished 20th with 61 points, FRANKY (Mohamad Amizul Hafiz Mohd Fadzli) finished 26th with 59 points, DAMRUDE (Mohd Irzam Mohd Zaini) finished 32nd with 51 points, and SNIPES (Muhamad Nabil Nazaruddin) finished 45th with 31 points.
Visit PUBG MOBILE’s official social networks for more information:
PUBG MOBILE Malaysia
PUBG MOBILE Esports Malaysia
Pokdepinion: Congrats to TABAH NSEA and congrats to all Malaysian players for making our nation proud!
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Would You Still Get the Nintendo Switch Despite These 3 Issues?

Would you still get the Nintendo Switch regardless? I know I’m changing my mind.
The Nintendo Wii was a major success during its generation. Its successor, the Nintendo Wii U, didn’t do so well. It wasn’t enough to cause a massive damage to the company but it’s a bad sign for them since they need to have profits in order to run the business.
The Nintendo Wii U is officially dead and now, gamers are hopeful that the upcoming Nintendo Switch would switch things around for the company (pun completely intended and I am not sorry for how awful the pun is ). For us here in Malaysia, we’ve found out 3 major things on the Nintendo Switch that might deter people from adopting the console.

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1. Nintendo Switch Price

Nintendo is always known for prioritizing gameplay over hardware strength. This is especially noticeable during the Wii’s console wars generation, where the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3’s graphical capabilities are far more advanced than the Wii. On the plus side though, the Nintendo Wii was a lot more affordable to adopt which encouraged a lot of people to pick one up for themselves.
As such, people are expecting the Nintendo Switch to be cheaper or at least on the same price range as the PlayStation 4 if it wanted to have any form of success. Unfortunately, that’s not the case as you can see from the picture above. Courtesy of local videogame retailer Gamers’ Hideout, the pre-order prices for the Nintendo Switch has been unveiled and it’s not a pretty number.
On the plus side, it does come with the Joy-Con gamepad as well as a couple of games, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, is it truly worth the price tag of RM2,299? It’s an additional RM100 if you want the Red and Blue Joy-Con but either way, it’s pricey as hell. To put that into perspective, the PS4 Slim is retailing for RM1,349 while the PS4 Pro is retailing for RM1,799. There’s even bundle packs for the PS4 Slim that costs between RM1,400 to RM1,800 and it includes some games and bonuses.
And if you think that it wouldn’t be a problem as long as you have other games to play when the game launches, there comes the second issue.

2. Lack of Launch Titles in Quantity and Quality
[Updated 14th February 2017, credits to TimeTravelerZero for the updated games lineup]

It’s not something that’s only known now. The Nintendo Switch will be launching with much fewer games compared to its predecessors, the Wii and Wii U. But that’s not the only problem with the Switch’s launch. The launch titles for the console are…a bit depressing to say the least. At the moment, here are the launch titles confirmed for the Nintendo Switch:

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
1,2, Switch
Super Bomberman R
Skylanders Imaginators
Just Dance 2017
The Binding of Isaac
I am Setsuna
World of Goo
Little Inferno
Human Resource Machine

That is a launch lineup that does not inspire confidence. Personally, the only games here I’d look get for the Nintendo Switch here would be The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Skylanders Imaginators. And if you haven’t noticed it yet, this is probably the first time we’re seeing a Nintendo console launch without a Mario game from the very beginning. The earliest Mario game that will be coming to the Switch is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on April 28th 2017, which is easily a month and a half after the launch.

3. Nintendo Switch Online Subscription Service

And here, we’ve reached the final issue with the Nintendo Switch, its online subscription service. Now don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with charging for online play especially since Sony and Microsoft are doing it with their respective consoles. If the service is running great, I’d be more than happy to pay but keeping the competitors in mind, the service doesn’t seem as exciting.
While the Nintendo Switch online subscription service is cheaper than its competitors, its extra offerings are not as good. Subscribers will be getting some free Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and/or Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) games every month but here’s the kicker. The game will only be free for that particular month and that’s all.

Not only are those games really old, subscribers won’t be able to keep it on their consoles or accounts. If we take Sony as an example, they charge PlayStation 4 users for online play and the fee is pricier than what Nintendo is proposing. However, they offer a number of free games and other extras for PS Plus subscribers, which the subscribers can permanently keep as long as they have claimed it on that month. Just this alone makes the Switch’s online subscription service feels rather depressing.
Nintendo should have done something similar and offered more recent games like from the Gamecube and Wii, along with the ability to let subscribers permanently keep it. I’m not saying that SNES and NES games are bad as some games are still worth replaying in today’s world but if you can’t keep it, it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I personally don’t mind if they were to do this and charge a higher fee because at least, it would be something worth paying for.

Pokdepinion: Now, I’m not saying that the Nintendo Switch is not worth getting. I still want to get one myself, especially if there’s a new Smash Bros gaming coming for the console but for now, I just don’t think it’s worth it. If there’s no hope of Nintendo revising their online subscription plan, I’d just wait for the price to drop as well as having more games come out first. Nintendo is playing a very dangerous game for now, and I don’t feel too good about the Switch.
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Sony Launches New Desktop App That Allows You To Use Your Cameras For Livestream

Sony Electronics today has announced the release of Imaging Edge Webcam, a desktop software that allows you to transform your Sony digital camera into a high-quality webcam.
Sony Imaging Edge Webcam

With the software, it allows you to do livestreams as well as video conference in one easy step as well as taking full advantage of your Sony digital camera.
We will continue to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of our customers. Their voice is critical to everything that we do in this industry. Given the growing demand for live streaming and video communication, we’re excited to share a new application that give so many loyal Sony customers the ability to quickly and easily transform their camera into a highly effective webcam for live streaming, video calls, and so much more.Ryo Ochi, General Manager, Digital Imaging Division, Sony Electronics Asia Pacific
At launch, the Imaging Edge Webcam desktop application is compatible with 35 Sony camera model. This includes:

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The Imaging Edge Webcam is absolutely free for download. If you are interested in getting it, you may download it through the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I mean if you already own one of the listed cameras above, you would gain more benefits through the desktop application and less money spent on a new webcam/camera. A welcomed addition I’d say.
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Plan Your Home Renovation Online With Dresid And Guocera’s New e-commerce Platform

Dresid, a home renovations solution, has just announced a partnership with Guocera Sdn. Bhd. to officially launch an e-commerce platform specifically for the renovation market. The launch is meant to meet the demands of many tech-savvy consumers and homeowners. Consumers can shop ready-made interior concepts to off-the-shelf designs to suit their housing or floor plans on the online platform.
Renovate your home online with Dresid and Guocera

Through Dresid and Guocera’s new e-commerce platform, Consumers can now buy the supplies they need for their homes and get them built by reputable contractors. The launch of the platform is also due to the fact that the movements of many consumers and homeowners in Malaysia are still heavily restricted by the global pandemic. Therefore, Dresid is looking to transform the renovation market into a stress-free space.

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Dresid seeks to offer a user-friendly and hassle-free platform for consumers looking to start on with their renovation projects and:

Look at the extensive library of interior design concepts to choose from, or as a source of inspiration for common spaces such as the living room, the bedroom, and the bathroom.
Purchase of a DIY project ideas, homewares and even an entire off-the-shelves concepts that cater to cater to a variety of floor plans and dimensions.
Consult with Dresid’s team of professional and experienced planners to bring their ideas to life and complete their renovation journey.
Seek various payments methods through secure channels to give consumers peace of mind.

Furthermore, the home renovations company is collaborating with Hong Leong Bank to offer options for personal finance to home and property owners. Additionally, Dresid now offers a 20% off sitewide on material purchase until the end of the month (30 April 2021) in conjunction with the launch of the e-commerce platform.
For more information on the new e-commerce platform, you can check out the official website right here or the official Facebook page right here.
Pokdepinion: I feel like this is a very smart decision to create an online platform like this. I do foresee people being hesitant to use the platform at first though it will grow to be something normal to use after some time.
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New The Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf Character Posters Unveiled By Netflix

In celebration of The Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf animated movie coming to Netflix this 23 August, the streaming platform has released a bunch of new character posters, bios and additional voice cast list.
The Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf animated movie is a prequel to The Witcher series and tells the tale of Geralt’s mentor and friend, Vesemir. Here’s a brief synopsis of the upcoming film.
Before Geralt, there was his mentor Vesemir — a swashbuckling young witcher who escaped a life of poverty to slay monsters for coin. But when a strange new monster begins terrorizing a politically-fraught kingdom, Vesemir finds himself on a frightening adventure that forces him to confront the demons of his past…
Check out the new The Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf character posters

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Vesemir (voiced by Theo James in the English dub and Yuuya Uchida in the Japanese dub, Young Vessemir voiced by David Errigo Jr. in the English dub and Daiki Yamashita in the Japanese dub) grew up as a servant on a nobleman’s estate, working long days for too little coin. He yearns to break free of his social standing and to explore the Continent to find his destiny.

Tetra Gilcrest (voiced by Lara Pulver in the English dub and Mie Sonozaki in the Japanese dub) is a powerful sorceress who is descended from one of the Continent’s first mages, Tetra believes magic connects all things of beauty. She and her followers work to keep peace on the Continent by ensuring that magic is not abused.

Lady Zerbst (voiced by Mary McDonnell in the English dub and Yukari Nozawa in the Japanese dub) is a Kaedwen noblewoman who inherited her husband’s seat on the king’s advisory council after he passed at an early age. She has since risen to become one of the king’s most trusted advisors, and a fierce supporter of the witchers.

Deglan (voiced by Graham McTavish in the English dub and Masafumi Kimura in the Japanese dub) was raised on the harsh, unforgiving Skellige Isles and is the hardened warrior-leader of the witchers. He is fiercely loyal to his “boys,” and committed to doing whatever is necessary to protect them.

Filavandrel (voiced by Tom Canton in the English dub and Motoyuki Kawahara in the Japanese dub) is a fallen elf king from the Blue Mountains and an old friend to Vesemir. He is also known as Filavandrel of the Silver Towers.

Luka (voiced by Matt Yang King) is a pessimistic witcher who resents his profession and trained with Vesemir and Sven. Unlike other witchers, Luka never quite learned to love his profession. Maybe his pessimism is merely a shield, maybe it is really how he feels, either way: Luka is vocal about nearly everything — and that gets him in trouble more than once.
Beau DeMayo wrote and produced The Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf, which was co-produced by The Witcher Showrunner and Executive Producer Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and Studio Mir’s Kwang Il Han, who is also directing. The Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf is set to release on Netflix this 23 August.
Pokdepinion: I didn’t know Theo James was playing Vesemir in The Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf. I’m already looking forward to watching it already and Theo James is a good actor. Looking forward to seeing his performance this Monday.
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realme’s market share in India grew by 401.3% last quarter

realme has been growing from strength to strength in the recent months, with them finally launching their first true flagship the realme X2 Pro recently. Their latest achievement is a whopping 401.3% increase in shipments over last year.
In Q3 2019 alone, realme shipped 6.7 million smartphones to snatch up 14.3% of the market share. Last year during the same period, realme had a measly 3.1% market share, with only 1.3 million units shipped.

The top selling realme smartphones in Q3 2019 were reportedly the realme 3, realme C2 and realme 3i according to IDC.

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This increase in market share is definitely welcome news for realme which has just marked their meteoric rise from the 47th rank in terms of shipments last year, all the way to 7th place in Q3 2019. In total, realme shipped over 10 million devices last quarter, growing 808% in just a year’s time.

realme will definitely be gunning for Xiaomi in the competitive Indian smartphone market. The latter sits at the top of the chart, with 12.6 million devices shipped and 27.1% market share. An easier target would probably be Samsung though, with the Korean giant seeing its shipments and market share decline from last year despite immense efforts in the Indian market.
It seems like their strategy of putting value for end users first instead of prioritizing bragging rights is working out for them. What do you think?
Pokdepinion: realme smartphones have been really popular in Malaysia too recently. Do you own one?
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Noctua NH-U12A raises the bar for 120mm CPU coolers

It was only a matter of time until Noctua released a cooler featuring the innovative Noctua NF-A12x25 fans. And the time is now. The Noctua NH-U12A comes with two of the Noctua NF-A12x25 fans to cool better than some 140mm coolers.

As compared to the older Noctua NH-U12S, Noctua has added two additional heatpipes to the Noctua NH-U12A. It also has 37% more fin area which allows it to dissipate more heat with the powerful Noctua NF-A12x25 fans in a push-pull configuration.

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The Noctua NH-U12A comes with all the perks of a 120mm cooler, with better RAM, case and PCIe compatibility. It’s designed to be asymmetric too, and does not overhang the RAM slots to prevent you from running into compatibility issues with taller RAM modules. It’s 125mm width also prevents any clearance issues with the top PCIe slot on most ATX and mATX boards.
Noctua NH-U12A Specifications

Compatible with Intel LGA115x, LGA2011, LGA2066, AMD AM2+ onwards and AMD FM1 onwards
Copper base, 7 copper heatpipes, aluminium cooling fins, nickel plating
158 x 125 x 112 mm (H x W x D)
Two NF-A12x25 PWM fans (up to 2000 rpm)
1220g (with two fans)
6 year warranty
$99.90 (~RM406)

The Noctua NH-U12A comes with the trusted SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and the renowned Noctua NT-H1 thermal compound. The Noctua NH-U12A is priced at $99.90 (~RM406) and is backed by a full 6-year manufacturer warranty.
Pokdepinion: It sure is pricey, but we can be assured of top-notch performance with Noctua…
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Gabe Newell Gives His Take On Steam Deck’s Possible Price Increase

The Steam Deck was rolled out just recently and there has been concerns that Valve would decide to increase the prices for the handheld PC in the future. Valve’s very own Gabe Newell has given his views on the matter.
Steam Deck to increase in price?
Gabe has said in a recent interview that the company wouldn’t be increasing the price of the PC console, where he has said that the current price of it as fixed where he has said “I mean, part of what you do with pricing is you’re making a promise to customers”.
That being said, he then added that they would welcome new versions of the Steam Deck where they could introduce new and more powerful versions of it. “That’s the great thing about the PC market. Like a year from now, AMD is going to have better parts, right? A year from now, all the component suppliers are going to either expand capacity, expand performance, or reduce costs. So we’re absolutely going to ride that as hard as we can” he adds.

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So it’s safe to say that the current gen Steam Deck will maintain their prices, according to what he has said. In case you’ve missed the news, you can already pre-order Steam Deck here in Malaysia. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I guess it does makes sense for them to increase the price should there be better hardware in the console. Everyone’s been doing it anyways.
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AMD delivers optimized performance in Star Control: Origins — and here’s how to get the game for free!

Are you interested in trying to save the human race from destruction in the hands of alien civilizations? Well you can do so with better performance from AMD Radeon cards! And it will also support the latest technologies like DirectX 12, Vulkan and FreeSync 2 HDR to make your experience better.

And the best part is AMD is offering the game for free in the Raise the Game bundle that is included for every purchase of an AMD Radeon RX Vega, RX 580 or RX 570 graphics card! The bundle isn’t new, but this game is just out, so you can get it too if you have gotten the bundle.
AMD has also released the latest Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.9.2 with optimizations for Star Control: Origins. For those of you who want to get this game for free, you know what to do. The Raise the Game bundle promotional period ends 3rd November, so don’t hesitate! You will also be able to get Assassin’s Creed Odyssey when it launches too, so it’s a pretty good deal!

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Pokdepinion: Err the game’s graphics doesn’t seem all that impressive, but for fans of the Star Control franchise, perhaps this might spur you to join the red camp?
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FINAL FANTASY AWAKENING: Divine Pet Carnival Is Live – FFXV Crossover Eidolon, New Pet System, and More!

A brand new and major update for FINAL FANTASY AWAKENING is currently live, and it’s known as Divine Pet Carnival. It introduces a bunch of new features and improvements to spice up the game.
FINAL FANTASY AWAKENING: Divine Pet Carnival Is Live
The popular Final Fantasy game on Android and iOS, FINAL FANTASY AWAKENING, released a new version for all the players. Officially announced by Efun Games, this new version will be known as FINAL FANTASY AWAKENING: Divine Pet Carnival, and it will be having plenty of cool new content on top of the existing one that will surely have players enjoy the game even more.
Let’s break down each new content one-by-one, shall we?

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The All-new Pet System

One of the major additions coming with Divine Pet Carnival, the all-new pet system will allow players to raise pets and doing so will yield fellow Agito with a number of benefits, the most important one here is strengthening them and thus, making combat easier to go through. There are a number of things you can do with regards to the Pet System; Pet Upgrade, Pet Star UP, Pet Reset, Pet Formation, and Pet Illustration.
With Pet Upgrade, you can breed a pet to raise their EXP, but there’s a limited number of attempts in doing so on a daily basis. Furthermore, the amount of EXP received will differ from pet to pet. You can speed up the process by using EXP Pill if you have it in your inventory.

You can also use Pet shards to Star Up your pets, thus increasing your Pet’s combat power and potential by a significant amount. It’s also worth noting that the Pet’s skills will see an upgrade and the appearance will also change to signify the “evolution”.

The pets will also have additional Pet Reset stats area for players to consider. If you’re not sure what that means, it’s just strengthening the pets’ stats, with there being a total of 8 stats in which the content and amount can be reset randomly with Reset Stones.

Players can put a team of 5 Pets in formation to increase the stats of their heroes, however only the Pet leader will add 100% stats bonus while the others only add a part of stats bonus. Also, only the skill of the Pet leader will be activated in the battle.

And lastly for Pet Illustration, collecting a Pet will activate their respective Pet Illustration, which will yield a variety of team bonuses. For example, the one for Moogle is Fireball, and it will give out additional effects as you put it through Pet Star UP.

At this point in time, Moogle will be the first one to make it as a Pet in FINAL FANTASY AWAKENING: Divine Pet Carnival, but more are expected to show up in the future, with Efun Games teasing the likes of Cactuar, Tonberry, and more.
New Cross-Server Battle

In Divine Pet Carnival, a brand new cross-server battle mode will be included, and it is known as ‘Space Time Duel’. This mode is a battle between different servers with the goal of destroying the server castle. In the night before the Space Time Duel commences, the World Boss will become the Time-Space Guardian, and the top 100 players who duel the highest damage to this boss will be representing the server in the Space Time Duel.

The server with the higher durability count by the end of the battle is declared the winner. It’s beneficial for players to take part as you can win yourself some rare Pet shards, EXP Pill, Reset Stones, and more. Achieving the Server Mission will yield every player in the server with extra rewards.
Final Fantasy XV Crossover Event: Summon Eidolon Shin Bahamut

Arguably one of the strongest but definitely one of the most notable Eidolons in the Final Fantasy series, Shin Bahamut will be making its debut in FINAL FANTASY AWAKENING: Divine Pet Carnival. With the power to summon Holy Light, Shin Bahamut is a force to be reckoned with and it will definitely serve your party well as its Eidolon.
Bonus Login Rewards for Players

While all of this seems amazing, the folks over at Efun Games are throwing in something extra for active players. By simply logging in the game from 6th March 2018 to 8th March 2018, you will be eligible for some in-game goodies that will surely help you on your journey. These in-game items are:

Login for 1 day: Diamond x 100, Mystery Coupon x 1, Gold x 100000
Login for 2 day: Diamond x 200, Mystery Coupon x 1, Gold x 200000
Login for 3 day: Diamond x 300, Mystery Coupon x 1, Gold x 300000

Of course, there are some other changes coming to the game according to Efun Games, including some improvements to make the game more convenient, swift costume changes, and the following maps having a Blitz option if players are looking to farm; Samsara Realm, Hero Trial, and Team Dungeon. Divine Pet Carnival seems to be a huge update for FINAL FANTASY AWAKENING that will surely keep players hooked for a while more.
If you want to be up-to-date with the latest happenings in the game, be sure to check out their Facebook page by clicking here. If you haven’t tried out the game yet, do check out our in-depth review of FINAL FANTASY AWAKENING. If you want to download the game, click here instead.
Pokdepinion: I’m not sure about you but I’ve been looking for a reason to get back into the game, and it looks like Efun Games have brought exactly that. How about you?
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Signify Malaysia Introduces Latest Philips Ultra Efficient LEDs, Touts 60% Energy Savings

Signify Malaysia (formerly Philips Lighting) has officially launch its portfolio of sustainable lighting products featuring three lineups: Philips Ultra Efficient LED, Philips Solar Lighting and WiZ Smart Lighting.
First off, the Philips Ultra Efficient LED, which comes in multiple form factors including bulbs, light tubes and downlights is claimed to consume 60% less energy (at similar brightness levels) than standard LED sold in the market today. On top of that, the lifespan has also been greatly extended to 50,000 hours, or 3.5x more than standard.

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Next, the Philips Solar Lighting range consists of solar flood lights, solar wall lights, solar garden/landscape lighting products and more – and they are designed to blend into outdoor environments while ensuring easy installation. These lights should perform its best on the evening hours, and power is supplied by solar energy meaning no energy bills involved.

There’s also the Meson Interlaced Optics LED that is designed with health in mind. This model contains “3D microstructure patterns” that reduces glare by 40%, which should help reduce eye discomfort when used as a lighting for extended work and study sessions. Finally, there’s the update on WiZ Smart Lighting lineup which introduces the new SpaceSense motion detection tech, using only Wi-Fi to detect presence without the need of dedicated sensors or its batteries.

“Our goal is to make these products accessible to all consumers in Malaysia. We will continue to introduce such thoughtful and impactful solutions that build on our sustainable offerings and help us in our mission of Brighter Lives and a Better World.” said Mr. Sukanto Aich, CEO of Signify Malaysia. All products will be available at Philips authorized retailers and online platforms, Lazada and Shopee.
Pokdepinion: Considering bulbs were the origin of planned obsolescence, it’s nice to see the lifespan of bulbs are extended to promote sustainability.
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Genshin Impact 3.0 Update Is Just Up But 3.1 Leaks Are Surging In

Just a couple of days ago, HoYoverse just recently officially dropped their major 3.0 update, which includes the much-anticipated Dendro element to their combat, with a whole new nation called Sumeru.
However, in their short trailer that was released during Gamescom ONL 2022, Sumeru was shown to feature a massive desert with Egyptian-like statues which was teased right at the very end of the video.

Not only that HoYoverse has also recently drip marketed their upcoming characters which feature two 5* characters, Nilou and Cyno together with a 4* character, Candace.

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Future Sumeru Desert Expansion and New Enemies
According to the leak, the Sumeru nation might be larger than Mondstadt and Liyue combined, making it the largest nation in the game thus far. HoYoverse has created a unique pattern of introducing a new large territory piece by piece across numerous updates, implying that the whole Sumeru region may be unlocked in a matter of months.
A tweet made by a popular Genshin leaker, UBatcha, claims that up to 31% of Sumeru would remain unpublished by the time version 3.1 is launched.

[3.1 Beta]
Sumeru desert might be as big as mondstadt…
(STC) pic.twitter.com/WPkeKn9S16
— naevis (@naevisleaks) August 25, 2022

Furthermore, another Genshin Impact leaker, Sagiri, has further revealed Sumeru’s desert region’s beautiful architecture and landscapes which further proves that Sumeru is heavily influenced by Egyptian culture. Take a look down below at the beautiful screenshots of what is to come in future updates.

[3.1-BETA]DeshretGuideManual (1)#genshinleaks #原神 pic.twitter.com/cOQzGQBESk
— Sagiri (@SagiriShape) August 24, 2022

[3.1-BETA]DeshretGuideManual (2)#genshinleaks #原神 pic.twitter.com/LkWKpEZJ8L
— Sagiri (@SagiriShape) August 24, 2022

[3.1-BETA]DeshretGuideManual (3)#genshinleaks #原神 pic.twitter.com/aOTabBrOzj
— Sagiri (@SagiriShape) August 24, 2022

This arid area of Sumeru looks to be the polar opposite of everything we’ve seen thus far since the land is now covered with huge rainforests, deep jungles, and massive plant life, as well as a few long water canals.  Do keep in mind, however, that these leaks are still susceptible to changes, as 3.1 isn’t due until 28 September 2022.
Four new enemies have also been revealed featuring a new Ruin Machine enemy that may have some ties to the region’s history.
Following the advent of the Perpetual Mechanical Array in Inazuma’s 2.0 update, this new mechanical beast known as the Blightdrake will be the next material boss which looks highly similar to the recently released Ruin Drake: Skywatch with the appearance of a “dragon-shaped machine”.
Another Ruin enemy known as the Semi-Perpetual Control Matrix looks very similar to the Ruin Cruiser will also be featured in the next update. I would not be surprised to see these monsters appearing in the upcoming Spiral Abyss challenge.

While you were exploring Sumeru, I am pretty sure you have come across the Eremites who are mercenaries who earn a career by selling their knowledge and power. They are not affiliated with any nation and appear to have built a base in the Sumeru woodlands.
Currently, there are two variants: the Eremite Desert Clearwater and Eremite Sunfrost. In the upcoming 3.1 patch, two new variants called the Eremite Galehunter and Eremite Stone Enchanter will be added.

[3.1 Beta]
Eremite Calehunter
via @Riley_Centurion
(STC) pic.twitter.com/vMf8sNPEUy
— naevis (@naevisleaks) August 26, 2022

[3.1 Beta]
Eremite Stone Enchanter
via @Riley_Centurion
(STC) pic.twitter.com/tb7ZXnCvdA
— naevis (@naevisleaks) August 26, 2022

When defeated, they are going to drop the following ascension materials: Rich Red Brocade Faded Red Satin Trimmed Red Silk Rich Red Brocade. So, do look out for them when exploring the vast Sumeru desert.
Leaked Characters – Nilou, Cyno and Candace
Many Genshin Impact leaks from Version 3.1 is beginning to circulate, and its main focus is on Cyno, Nilou, and Candace. UBatcha, a popular Genshin leaker and abc64, a well-known Genshin data miner, provided footage and data of the trio’s standard and charged strikes, Elemental Skills, Elemental Bursts, and a few idle animations.
Source: @genshinBLANK (Twitter)
First off, Nilou features a medium female body type with a Hydro element Sword user is a dancer in Sumeru who is dedicated to her Archon. Nilou is dressed in a blue and white belly dancer garb, with her Hydro Vision attached to a giant blue bow on the back of her skirt.

wake up nilou nation!!
via abc64#nilou #genshinleaks pic.twitter.com/mtCTShOVOX
— hourly nilou (@hourly_nilou) August 24, 2022

Nilou’s Elemental Skill when activated, a symbol appears over her head that turns into a series of Hydro slashes or a wheel of water surrounding her, whilst her Burst makes a massive splash that appears to deliver AoE Hydro damage.
Source: @genshinBLANK (Twitter)
Next on the list is Cyno, a medium male body type with an Electro element Polearm user, who made a brief appearance in Genshin Manga two years ago, and finally made his debut in this next update. Cyno’s clothing appears to be influenced by traditional costumes used during the Ancient Egyptian culture where his headdress is modelled after the head of Anubis, a jackal-headed god known as the God of Mummification.

Cyno gameplay#cyno #GenshinImpact
~via: UBatcha, abc64 e Waffle pic.twitter.com/xzXFu7b1S3
— Yui (@laurayui99) August 24, 2022

Cyno’s Elemental Skill seems to be an electric thrust with his weapon, however, his Elemental Burst engulfs him in Electro energy while he hits with his bare hands something similar to that of Razor.
Source: @genshinBLANK (Twitter)
Lastly, Candance features a tall female body type with a Hydro element Polearm user is the guardian of Aaru Village where she will fight anyone who would harm the village. She has Heterochromia iridium, which causes her right eye to be dark blue and her left eye to be golden yellow.

#GenshinImpact #原神
Candace Showcase – via abc64 pic.twitter.com/9PN5RVcLk6
— Wara (戦神) #Sumeru #Elysia #GodOfWarRagnarok (@WaragamiBr) August 24, 2022

Candace employs the shield in both her normal strikes and her Elemental Skill, which may be tapped or held while her Elemental Burst looks to apply Hydro to her strikes, but Beidou’s Skill appears to act similarly.
For those of you who are excited about maxing these characters, Twitter user, DevilTakoyaki has made a material guide and compilation for Cyno, Nilou and Candace. Unfortunately, some of the materials are still unavailable in-game but the majority of them can be pre-farmed before the 3.1 update hits.

[3.1] Mats guide for Cyno, Nilou & Candace.
Source: https://t.co/LMNeAcQQAN#GenshinImpact #原神 #Cyno #Nilou #Candace pic.twitter.com/KnVWkUbGOO
— DevilTakoyaki (@deviltakoyaki) August 24, 2022

Genshin Impact 3.0 is currently live for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version of the game is still currently in development.
Pokdepinion: Really loving Sumeru’s character designs so far. Every single one of them is special in its own way! To whoever planning to pull either or all of them, good luck and maybe the Archons bless you!
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Eatigo Receives Investment From TripAdvisor — Enhancing Their Position As The Region’s Leading Restaurant Reservation Platform

Eatigo has received a follow-on investment from their existing strategic investor, TripAdvisor, which brings their total raise across all its investors to date to over US$25 million.
Eatigo Receives Follow-on Investment From TripAdvisor

At the back of a successful entrance into the Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, and India market back in 2017, Eatigo plans on using the funds to launch in more markets and extend on their product offerings.

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As of now, the platform operates in 6 countries with over 4 million users, offering the largest inventory of discounted restaurant offers in the region (a total of 4,000 restaurant partners).
For those of you who don’t know, Eatigo was launched back in 2013. It is Southeast Asia’s leading restaurant reservation platform that offers its users to dine while having time-based discounts.
Ranging from luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurant to familiar neighborhood concepts, Eatigo offers the largest inventory of discounted restaurants in the region.
Pokdepinion: I hope that with the added funds that they’ve received, they will further improve on their service and give more offers to their customers.  Who doesn’t love a good deal when they see one, especially when it involves eating? :P
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CES 2021: AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and Ryzen 7 5800 lands with 65W TDP

After appearing in leaks, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and Ryzen 7 5800 are official. Similar to their predecessors, they are 65W TDP parts, and are meant for OEM systems only, which means that you won’t be able to buy a 65W Zen 3 CPU with more than six cores off the shelf just yet.

What this means is that AMD will now be offering the sweet 19% IPC gains that they announced with the AMD Ryzen 5000 series, but at a lower TDP rating. This will allow OEMs to fit them into smaller systems with less cooling capacity. For context, the tiny Wraith Stealth that comes with the Ryzen 5 5600X will technically be suitable to cool the Ryzen 9 5900 and Ryzen 7 5800, given that they now share the same TDP specification.

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and Ryzen 9 5800 Specs

Cores / Threads
Base / Boost Clocks
L2 + L3 cache
TDP

AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C/24T
3.0 / 4.7 GHz
70MB
65W

AMD Ryzen 7 5800
8C/16T
3.4 / 4.6 GHz
36MB
65W

It should be quite interesting to see how well will these CPUs boost under full multi-threaded workloads, considering that AMD’s power limits for their 65W TDP processors will probably end up around 88W. The Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 7 5800X each come with a 105W TDP, and they can draw up to 142W under full load.
Pokdepinion: Imagine cramming one of these in an SFF build with just a low-profile 65W cooler on it…
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