Celebrate Ramadhan With New Snapchat Filters And Bitmojis

Snapchat recently did a survey where they found that despite Malaysians being forced to observe the holy month of Ramadhan away from their families, spirits are still high. This is due to the fact that Malaysians are determined to celebrate traditions new and old in an untraditional year.
Celebrate Ramadhan the Snapchat way
After a year marked by cancellations and changed plans, Snapchatters are welcoming a digital space to celebrate and connect with the people they care about. Respecting SOPs and travel restrictions, the majority of Malaysian Snapchatters (61%) are brainstorming innovative ways to make April holidays like Ramadhan feel unique, with 73 per cent planning to celebrate in some way.
Although the celebrations may vary, the urge to spend time with loved ones remains high, with the majority of Snapchatters (55 per cent) planning to spend the holidays with their immediate family, and some Snapchatters (39 per cent) planning to spend the holidays with friends. When it comes to how they’ll celebrate, the majority of Malaysian Snapchatters (71%) say they’ll use the app to share images and videos from their holiday gatherings, and 41% want to use Snapchat to communicate with their nearest friends and relatives.

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For those that aren’t able to gather together in person this year, Snapchat continues to serve as an important platform for connection. Conversation trends in 2020 show that at the peak of quarantine, Snapchatters were still looking for ways to connect with others for the holidays. For Snapchatters observing Ramadan, words like ‘iftar’, ‘fasting’, and ‘donate’ dominated the conversation.
Snapchat aims to help Snapchatters keep in contact with their family and friends in innovative ways this Ramadhan, whether it’s berbuka puasa digitally or sending holiday greetings from afar. Snapchat users can express themselves creatively by using a variety of Snapchat features, such as localised Bitmojis and AR Lenses. Check out below the new AR filters and Bitmojis.

In celebration of the Ramadhan festive season, Yong Nurain, also known as Yuzine Suzu on Snapchat, has created a festive-themed Portal Lens, About Ramadhan. The Lens leads Snapchatters into an alternate portal filled with posters that represent elements of this Holy Month. Yong is Snapchat’s latest addition to its growing global community of creators and the second Malaysian to become an Official Lens Creator.
Pokdepinion: I haven’t used Snapchat for so long though I do keep the app around because of the fun filters.
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Xiaomi Mi 8 Officially In Malaysia — Mi Robot Also Joins The Party

Xiaomi has announced that their flagship Mi 8 is now available here in Malaysia. It comes with the Snapdragon 845 chip, dual AI 12MP camera as well dual frequency GPS for accurate navigation.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Now Available In Malaysia

The Mi 8 will be available in two versions 6GB/64GB and the bigger 6GB/128GB storage. Both versions will be available in three color variants; Black, Blue, and White (the White color will be available in September).

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Specs also include a 3400mAh battery, which comes with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ support for fast and charge charging. With the Mi 8, it elevates the photography experience that the company delivered with their Mi MIX 2S. With its 12MP AI dual camera, it received a 105 photo score on DxOMark, making it one of the best smartphone cameras in the world.
As for the front, it packs a 20MP camera for selfies. It also comes with new features such as AI-enabled Studio Lighting function, where it allows portraits to look like they’ve been shot in a professional studio setting.
Design wise, it features a 6.21-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that comes with a four-sided curved glass back panel. With its dual frequency GPS, it is the first smartphone in the world to adopt the technology. By having both the L1 and L5 bands, Mi 8 can provide super-accurate navigation, making navigation a breeze.
You can get the Mi 8 6GB/64GB variant for just RM1,599 which is available on 16th August and RM1,899 for the 6GB/128GB variants which is coming on 18th of August.
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum

Besides the Mi 8, they’ve also launch their Mi Robot Vacuum, an intelligent robot vacuum for your house. With the Mi Robot Vacuum, it can assess its surroundings, allowing it to clean homes in a smart and efficient way.
Features of the bot include a Laser Distance Sensor, Simultaneous Localization and Mapping algorithm, Wall sensor and speed-adjustable side brush, and a 5200mAh battery that allows up to 2.5 hours of sweeping.
With these much features, it comes in just two buttons; Power and Home. You can access more functions by connecting Mi Robot Vacuum to the Mi Home app.
The Mi Robot Vacuum is available now at authorized Mi Stores, Lazada and Shopee at a retail price of RM1,099.
Pokdepinion: That’s really an attractive price for the Mi 8! Interesting to see the market now, seeing that there are a lot of devices that offer premium experience at amazing prices.
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Study Says Faster Network Speeds Doesn’t Mean Better Video Experience

The folks from Opensignal has released a new analysis, where they study the typical video experience of Malaysian mobile users. They’ve carried out the research over a three-month period, between September 1 2018 and May 31 2019.

Opensignal  information from Malaysian users of the Opensignal app across the Celcom, Digi, Maxis, U Mobile and Unifi networks. Interestingly, it revealed that all Malaysian mobile operators, except for U Mobile, have improved their Video Experience score over the periods measured.

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Adding to that, it seems that Maxis provides the best Video Experience in both Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) categories with ‘Very Good’ rating across all measured periods. They are followed closely by Celcom and Digi, who both improved their scores across each period.
On the other hand, the Video Experience score for streaming HD videos was slightly lower than the SD Video Experience for Celcom, Digi, and Maxis users. Additionally, users of Unifi and U Mobile had a significantly reduced Video Experience when streaming HD video, with both achieving ‘Poor’ ratings.
Download speed has been the focal point of the mobile industry ever since the first data networks came online nearly two decades ago. However, speed is just an abstract measurement, not an indication of how consumer actually experience the internet or applications on their mobile phones. This was emphasized by our research in Malaysia which demonstrated that while Maxis users did enjoy the best average download speeds and the best Video Experience, both Celcom and Digi users actually had a better Video Experience score than an estimate based purely on their download speed would suggest. Brendan Gill, CEO of Opensignal
You can take a look at the full research by going to the link here.
Pokdepinion: Well if you were expecting something else, well bad news. High speeds doesn’t always mean the best performance. There’s a lot of factors to take to account.
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ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA now available in Malaysia

One of the lightest and thinnest 13.3″ convertible laptops, the ZenBook Flip UX360CA has arrived in Malaysia!

The Zenbook Flip UX360CA is the first ZenBook to feature a 360° hinge with a flippable display. The premium aluminium unibody is crafted out of a single block of solid aluminium, with the lid featuring the signature Zen-inspired pattern of concentric circles. It is available in 2 stylish color, Icicle Gold and Mineral Gray. The ZenBook weighs a mere 1.3kg and sports an ultra-sleek profile of 13.9mm and also 12-hours of battery life, meaning that you will be able to use it out and about, making everyone who can see it jealous.

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The ZenBook Flip UX360CA features a full HD 13.3″ IPS display, capable of displaying 72% of the NTSC gamut and 100% sRGB gamut, making it suited for multimedia enjoyment or working on graphics. Video performance is also enhanced thanks to the exclusive ASUS Tru2Life technology that automatically optimizes every single pixel in every video frame so that videos look clearer, more detailed and more realistic.

Performance wise, the ASUS ZenBook UX360CA will sport an Intel Core M3 6Y30 based on the latest Intel Skylake architecture, which is paired with the integrated Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU, for the perfect balance of performance and battery life. 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM running at 1866 MHz allows for sufficient performance when multitasking.

Connectivity wise, you get 2 USB 3.0 Type-A ports, 1 USB 3.1 Type-C port a micro-HDMI display port and a 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack. Wireless connectivity is handled by no other than the Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260 adapter, which offers 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1 capabilities.
The ZenBook UX360CA is available in Malaysia, for RM3099.

Pokdepinion: The ASUS ZenBook UX360CA is kinda pricey for the performance it offers, but the portability, battery life and premium design may make it up to those who place those attributes over processing power, but then these portable convertibles aren’t meant for heavy processing workloads anyway.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Rolls Out Update To Fix Launch Issues

Red Dead Redemption 2 hasn’t gotten the smoothest of launches on PC recently where gamers found several issues found with the game. Now it seems that Rockstar has identified the problem and will be rolling out an update for it.

They’ve said to have found the problem and resolved a number of the issues by deploying fixes to the Rockstar Games Launcher and some to the game itself.
Adding to that, they believe that the issue is related to specific combinations of NVIDIA graphics drivers, NVIDIA graphics cards as well as certain CPUs.

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Rockstar will be rolling out an update today which will address stuttering issues as well as a host of other fixes. They are still working together with NVIDIA to completely resolve the whole matter.
As a token of their gratitude to those who bought the game, anyone that plays Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC this week and through the holiday season is entitle to receive a care package for Red Dead Online, which includes the Prieto Poncho and assortment of provisions and ammo.
Having problems with the game? You may want to check out their support here.
Pokdepinion: Hope they get it fixed ASAP. The game offers one of the best story mode in my opinion.
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Sony LinkBuds S Review – Light, Comfortable, Smart

Unboxing the Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S Review – Box

The Sony LinkBuds S comes in a grey box that is the same within their family, the Sony LinkBuds.
Sony LinkBuds S Review – Inside the Box
The main box contains three smaller boxes that separate its contents into different compartments.
Sony LinkBuds S Review – Box Content
Inside the box, you can find the following items:

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User guide
USB to USB-C cable
3 extra pairs of earbuds of different sizes
Tidal 3-Month Music Service Free Trial
The Sony LinkBuds S

Specifications

Drivers
5mm

Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (44.1kHz sampling) / 20Hz-40,000Hz (LDAC 96kHz sampling 990kbps)

Sensitivity:
N/A

Impedance:
N/A

Headphone Type
Closed, Dynamic

Connection
Bluetooth Specification Version5.2

Wireless Range
10m

Noise-cancelling
Ambient Sound Mode, Quick Attention

Battery
Continuous Music Playback Time
Max. 6 hrs (NC On) / Max. 9 hrs (NC Off)
Continuous Communication Time
Max. 3.5 hrs (NC On) / Max. 3.5 hrs (NC Off)
Waiting Time
Max. 8.5 hrs (NC On) / Max. 16 hrs (NC Off)

Weight
Earphones
(2x) 4.8g
Charging Case
35g

Colour
Ecru, White, Black

The Good
Sony LinkBuds S Review – Earbuds & Casing
The Sony LinkBuds S is the latest product of the LinkBuds series of wireless earbuds. The product has a sandstone texture that has a unique and nice feel to it and is rather durable despite being tossed in my bag, with not a single scratch to be seen! The material is also a non-fingerprint magnet which does not require much cleaning.
One thing that I really like about the LinkBuds S is that the earbuds fit my ears comfortably. As a person with small and waxy ears, it is pretty tough to find the perfect earphones fit. However, the earbuds’ design suits my ear and has a feature that can assist me in selecting the best eartips that are suitable for me. Despite moving quite a lot and tipping my head side to side, the earbuds did not slip out of my ears and I did not need to constantly readjust them.
The Bluetooth effective range of the LinkBuds S by Sony is 10 meters which are half of a tennis court. With this, I am able to do my chores around the house with my phone upstairs without the device’s connection being disrupted or disconnected.
The pairing starts immediately as soon as you take the earbuds out from the casing and they are compatible with Android and Windows 11 devices. The button on the back of the casing allows you to pair the earbuds to other devices seamlessly by either holding the button once and pairing them through your Bluetooth settings or through Google Fast Pair in Android and Swift Pair in Windows. The earbuds are compatible with iOS devices where you have to manually pair the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S Review – Sony | Headphones Connect App
Sony provides the advanced audio software, Sony | Headphones Connect which features Adaptive Sound Control that senses the activity that I am doing, such as Staying, Walking, Running, and Transport, while controlling the amount of ambient noise surrounding me.
I can choose between a full Noise Cancelling or adjusting the level of the Ambient Sound or just only focus on voices when wearing the earbuds. The Noise Cancelling of the LinkBuds S is impressive as it cancels out loud noises such as a loud cafe blender mixing drinks or annoying construction noises
The Bad
Despite the audio being transmitted being clear and crisp while watching videos and gaming, it is an issue when listening to music. The LinkBuds S did not meet my expectations during Hans Zimmer’s No Time for Caution, as I could not enjoy the immersive instrumental performance due to the narrow soundstage.
However, while listening to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, the earbuds showed excellent clarity and could capture the mids and vocals of the song very well from the soft trickling sound of the guitar to the multi-voice choir.
Despite Sony stating that the LinkBuds S can last up to 6 hours, I could get up to only 4.5 hours of continuous usage, which isn’t long for battery life. The right earbud takes significantly more battery than the left as it is used for the playback control whereas the left bud is used for volume control. The controls are customizable for each bud, so the usage depends on each individual.
One thing that concerns me was the occasional connection lost around the 45% battery mark even though my phone is relatively near the earbuds. It did not happen as often after several uses, but it sure is a problem that you should keep an eye out for when using it. Lastly, the earbuds do feel slightly warmer on touch after a long period of usage but the warmth could not be felt through the ears, just on my fingertips when utilizing the controls.
If you want to compare it to the original Sony LinkBuds, click right here for our review of it.
Sony LinkBuds S Verdict
Personally, I find it difficult to suggest the Sony LinkBuds S as its starting price is RM929. There are better options out there that offer longer battery life and a more immersive experience. However, if you are looking for a pair with amazing built quality with good audio software with Noise Cancelling and adjustable Ambient Sound control, you can consider getting these earbuds.
For that, I give the Sony LinkBuds S a Silver Pokdeward.

Our thanks to Sony Malaysia for sending us the Sony LinkBuds S for this review.
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New information has surfaced online which may potentially indicate the arrival of the FF7 Remake Intergrade PC version starring everyone’s favourite ninja, Yuffie Kisaragi. This is what is going on right now.
FF7 Remake Intergrade PC Version Might Be Coming Soon

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According to information gleaned from the new FF7 Remake Intergrade trailer, the game will be exclusive to the PlayStation 5 for at least 6 months. To be precise, the exact sentence given was “available on PS5 at least 6 months earlier than any other format.”
This clearly hints at the possibility of a FF7 Remake Intergrade PC version, along with a release for the Xbox Series X. The base game on the other hand had a 1-year exclusivity deal, which means the earliest it would be launched on other platforms is April 2021. A relatively recent Thank You video by Square Enix published last month basically confirmed that the PC version is indeed coming.
Given how PC ports are traditionally treated, we do believe that both the base game and intergrade will be packaged together when it gets ported over to PC and / or other platforms. This means that it will most likely be coming on December 2021 at the earliest as the game is slated to launch on 10th June 2021.
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Pokdepinion: On a personal level, I highly doubt it will be very soon as it would make more business sense for it to be exclusive on PS5 for longer. However, with many people still not able to get their hands on the next gen console and it is technically a part of FF7 Remake, it’s still a relatively safe move to help boost sales.
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Touch ‘n Go GO+ Fund Now Shariah-compliant

Touch ‘n Go has recently announced that Principal e-Cash Fund, the underlying fund for Touch ‘n Go’s GO+ is now shariah-compliant.
Touch ‘n Go GO+ now shariah-compliant

The news means that the GO+ fund is Malaysia’s first shariah-compliant eWallet product. With it, users can gain access to money market investments for as low as RM10 and earn the same potential return on daily basis while being abel to use the funds for all transactions over its eWallet.

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GO+ was launched back in March 2021 as the company’s first step into digital financial services. The company claims that the platform has surpassed 1.2 million users. It is available for users who are Malaysian citizens above 18 years old.
Do check out our previous article to find out more about GO+. For more of the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I was a bit reluctant to use the service back when it was launched. Seeing how they’ve cleared things up, I guess it’s fine to jump in now.
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Nintendo Switch Online App Update 1.1.0; Fixed a VERY Annoying Problem

The Nintendo Switch Online App update version 1.1.0 is out. It managed to fix one of the most annoying problems that persisted for a couple of months.
Back in July during a Splatoon 2-focused Nintendo Direct, the Online App for the Nintendo Switch was revealed allowing users to talk with other players. However, when it released a few weeks later, a notable caveat was unveiled.
Users had to keep the app open and leave the phone screen on to use voice chat. That hindrance has been removed in the Nintendo Switch Online App’s new update, version. 1.1.0.

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Nintendo Switch Online App Update 1.1.0

With the newest update 1.1.0, users of the app can now use voice chat while other apps are open. However, if the app in question outputs audio or uses the microphone, the function will not work.
If that didn’t excite you enough, voice chat can also be used while the phone is in sleep mode. Users with Android 6.0 or later devices with power-saving features activated “may be interrupted” when the phone enters sleep mode. Turning off the battery-saving feaature will solve this problem, allowing you to use the app during sleep mode.
And finally, Android users will receive improved support for Bluetooth devices. Currently, the Nintendo Switch Onlne App is available for free. It will require a $19.99 yearly subscription fee when the new home console’s online service launches next year. For full details of what you’ll be getting for that $19.99 purchase, click here.
The 1.1.0 update for the Nintendo Switch Online App is already available now for download on Android and iOS devices.

Pokdepinion: A bit underwhelming? Yes. But, the newest update to the Nintendo Switch Online App solved a major problem that I’m sure caused quite a bit of annoyance, especially for those who often play multiplayer games on it. No complaints from me.
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[TGS 2017] Zone of the Enders Remake Confirmed; Coming to PS4 and PC

Konami and Cygames announced a Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner remake for the PlayStation 4 and PC. It will support 4K resolution for both platforms.

Zone of the Enders Remake Confirmed

Following the recent string of announcements at Sony Interactive Entertainment’s pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference, Konami released the first 4K screenshots and the trailer in English for the upcoming Zone of the Enders remake Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS.

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Of course, this also confirms that the game is coming west, and on top of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR, it will also come for PC to Steam and the Steam VR platform. All hail #PCMasterRace.
The game will support 4K resolution on the PS4 Pro and on PC (for those of you with machines that can handle it), and in the video, you can see a comparison between the original visuals, HD resolution and 4K (in order from left to right).
For those of you who aren’t aware, Zone of the Enders; 2nd Runner initially released for the PlayStation 2. It’s a 3rd-person mecha shooter/slasher game that many people enjoyed as it was one of the most visually-pleasing games available at that time. Also, the game provided quite a bit of a challenge, so it wasn’t something anyone can finish.
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS is currently being developed by Cygames for Konami, and will be released in the spring of 2018.
Wanna check out more awesome stuff from TGS 2017? Click here to check out the newest entry to the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT as well as a major announcement related to Monster Hunter World.

Pokdepinion: I remember Zone of the Enders being the game with the most mind-blowing visuals during the PlayStation 2. Experiencing this in VR might give me headaches but I’m still gonna try it out anyways.
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You Can Get Both The HUAWEI P40 Pro+ and HUAWEI MatePad Pro 5G At RM22.73/day

With the HUAWEI P40 Pro+ and HUAWEI MatePad Pro 5G both previously announced, the folks at HUAWEI Malaysia has prepared a special bundle that lets you own both devices at a special rate.
HUAWEI P40 Pro+ and HUAWEI MatePad Pro

With both being powered by the Kirin 990 5G chipset, they are both available for purchase in the country starting from tomorrow, 26th June 2020.
To sweeten the deal, HUAWEI Malaysia is offering both in a Business Bundle package where you can get it for only RM22.73 a day.

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The installment plan lasts for 12 months, in case you are wondering. If you are interested in the bundle, you can head to the link right here.
Remember to check out their HUAWEI AppGallery Carnival that’s going on until the 30th June 2020, where those who make purchases during the period stand a chance to win from a pool of lucky draw prizes worth up to RM2 million that includes three Proton X70s and 500 electric scooters.
Pokdepinion: Well if you’ve been eyeing the both of the, why not have them in a package instead?
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There is a Bootleg Nintendo Switch Up for Sale And It’s Called the Nanica Smitch

With the Christmas season and year-end shopping sales here, I’m sure many of you have enjoyed a shopping spree and possibly looking to do that again. If you’re looking for a good deal on the Nintendo Switch, beware of this bootleg / knockoff version known simply as the Nanica Smitch.
The Nanica Smitch, which is retailing for USD $50, looks like a poor man’s Nintendo Switch. It even has detachable controllers with a similar colour scheme as well as a picture of Mario on the box. It was first seen in Columbia but it may appear in more places soon enough.
According to Columbian ecommerce site Olx, the Nanica Smitch has over 800 games built-in. There is no need for game cartridges and the games are most likely ROMs of old NES games. Super Mario Bros, Double Dragon, and Bomberman are some of the games listed for the bootleg system.

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The “Joy-Cons” are far thicker and cheaper-looking than the original one, and uses up to 4 AAA batteries. It doesn’t have a HDMI output however, as you’re expected to use RCA cables if you want to use it with a TV.
Given how Nintendo was in the past, such as with Soulja Boy’s game consoles, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them taking down the Nanica Smitch swiftly through legal means. They’ve already sued a number of ROM-hosting websites and is pursuing millions of dollars for trademark and copyright infringements.
If you know anyone who plans on getting a Nintendo Switch, just make sure they don’t end up with the Nanica Smitch bootleg / knockoff product. If a deal is too good to be true, there’s probably a catch somewhere.
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Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, the first thing I thought when I first saw the name was the Japanese word for “so what?” (Nani ga?).
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Leaks; Has Access To Xbox Game Pass!

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series is officially coming pretty soon (August 5th) and the leaks of the various Note 20 devices have been steadily trickling in. The latest one of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is possibly the biggest as of right now with images of the phone and details of its features have been leaked in glorious detail.

What’s new with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
According to the leak, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will sport a 6.9 inch WQHD+ 19.3:9 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O screen, a punch hole 10MP selfie camera at the top centre of the screen with dual-pixel autofocus and an underscreen fingerprint sensor. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be the first smartphone to feature Gorilla Glass 7.

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Come around back and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be featuring a triple camera setup which consists of a 108MP main lens, 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens. The leak also states that the Note 20 Ultra’s camera will be able to record 8K videos with omnidirectional and laser autofocus as well as periscope lens which offers 5X optical zoom and 50X Space Zoom capabilities. Interestingly, the Note 20 Ultra apparently won’t be including the 100X Space Zoom that’s featured on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.
As for the internals, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will feature Exynos 990 SoC, note that the leak specified the European version and not the global version. The Note 20 Ultra will also have 12GB RAM, two storage variants (256GB and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage) as well as microSD support, which was absent from the previous Note 10 series. Powering the device is a 4,500mAh battery which can be charged from 0% to 50% in just half an hour with the bundled charger.
Software-wise, the device will come with Android 10 with Samsung One UI 2.x. It also seems that Samsung is intending for the Note 20 Ultra to be more gamer-friendly with a collaboration with Microsoft and its Project xCloud game streaming service. This will allow users of the device access to 90 game titles through the Xbox Game Pass, essentially turning it into a handheld console of sorts.

The S-Pen has also been improved with a lower 9ms latency and a slight redesign which makes it more comfortable for those who regularly use the S-Pen to write with. Other features of the Note 20 Ultra include Bluetooth 5.x, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, dual-frequency GPS, Samsung DeX, IP68 rating, wireless charging, stereo speakers done by AKG as well as 5G network support. It also features dual SIM support and eSIM functionality.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will have two colour variants in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black.
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Pokdepinion: I’m super interested with the phone’s Project xCloud support and to see how it performs. Accessing games on Xbox Game Pass from your phone sounds really awesome!
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Genshin Impact 2.5 Leak Reveals 4-Star Character Shinobu and Two New 5-Star Banners

While this specific update will not be coming out so soon, it’s no surprising to see Genshin Impact 2.5 leaks pop up already. In this particular case, we’re learning more about the 4-star character Shinobu, alongside two highly-anticipated 5-star character banners. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact 2.5 Leak: 4-Star Character Shinobu and Two New 5-Star Banners

is kuki shinobu the one that’s mentioned in sayu’s voicelines? pic.twitter.com/TWKvlvfTPX
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A new Genshin Impact 2.5 leak has surfaced courtesy of the popular Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Discord server. The leaker is TZ, one of the more reliable leakers in the community, who shared about the characters and a new area coming as part of the update.
Starting off with the latter, Genshin Impact 2.5 will see the addition of Enkanomiya, which is said to have a “Sumeru-style architecture, the big tree from the datamines is also there.” This goes in line with some of the previous leaks regarding the new area. Next up, it is basically a guarantee that both Yae and Ayato will be coming in the update as 5-star characters, alongside newcomer Shinobu.
In the case of Shinobu, it’s particularly interesting as we have yet to hear or see much about the character in the game. There have been references, including one by Sayu which states that Shinobu is Arataki Itto’s sidekick, and that she is a “sleep disturbance”, which hints at how powerful the character could be. Nothing much else is known at this point in time.
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. Update 2.4 is expected to launch sometime in early January 2022 for all available platforms.
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Pokdepinion: Imagine that, a major hype for a 4-star character. Personally, I’m more curious about Ayato, especially since many people are speculating about how similar he will be to his sister, Ayaka. I hope he ends up being more unique, otherwise it would just be a pointless new character unless you’re just hunting for husbandos…which is perfectly understandable.
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HUAWEI Amassed 10 Million Sales Worldwide For Their P30 Series In Just 85 Days

HUAWEI has again broken their record, in this case, their sales for the HUAWEI P30 series. The series took just 85 days to reach 10 million units sold globally since it’s official launch. The feat took 62 days lesser to reach the figure compared to the HUAWEI P20 series.
The news was revealed at the MWC Shanghai Global by Kevin Ho, President of Handset Product Line of HUAWEI Consumer Business Group. The HUAWEI P30 series offers SuperSensing Leica Quad Camera, 10x Hybrid Zoom, and comes with vibrant color variants such as Breathing Crystal and Amber Sunrise.
Equipped with a Kirin 980 chipset, it comes with 8GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage. Sporting a 6.1-inch FHD OLED display, it runs on EMUI 9.1 which is based on Android 9 Pie. Coming with a 40MP+8MP+16MP camera configuration at the back, a 32MP shooter is available at the front for selfies. It uses a Type-C port that you can charge its 3650mAh battery.

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If you wish to learn more on the HUAWEI P30, you can check out our full review and learn of our thoughts on the device.
Pokdepinion: In case you’ve missed our previous post and own a HUAWEI P30, do check out our tips to take pictures like a pro!
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TM Quietly Reduces Free LTE Mobile Data for Unifi Mobile – Now More Limited Than Before

It seems that that Unifi Mobile users will be receiving even less free LTE mobile data as TM has quietly reduced the quota even further. But that’s not all…
TM Quietly Reduces Free LTE Mobile Data for Unifi Mobile

When TM first launched Unifi Mobile January 2018, users would be eligible for 20GBs of free LTE mobile data. Each person could even register up to 5 numbers if he / she wants to. Soon after, the free LTE mobile data was reduced by half, 10GBs, with each user only allowed to register a maximum of 3 SIM cards.

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Well, according to a report which has surfaced online, TM has reduced the numbers even further now.
According to Lowyat.net, a user has reported to them that the number has reduced to just 2GBs of free LTE mobile data, and each person can only register for a single SIM card.
TM has updated their Unifi Mobile FAQ section to reflect the recent changes. Unfortunately, no reason was given by them with regards to the changes. It’s worth noting that the free LTE mobile data is still being listed as a “promotion” in the FAQ section. Why is it interesting? Well, simply put, a promotion doesn’t last forever.
We’ll be reporting more on the matter if and when information becomes available.
Source: Lowyat.net / Unifi Mobile FAQ section
Pokdepinion: Well, if it’s a promotion thing, then it’s not truly part of the plan and thus, the duration will always be limited. Well, let’s see what happens when they decide to remove the free data completely.
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Kingston Launches Two New DataTraveler USB Drives for On-The-Go Storage

Both models come with capacities of up to 256GB.

Kingston has expanded its DataTraveler range with the addition of two new USB drives: the DataTraveler Exodia Onyx and the DataTraveler 80 M. Both drives are available in capacities up to 256GB (with 64GB and 128GB options also available) and come with a limited five-year warranty.

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The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia Onyx is a USB 3.2 Gen 1 compliant flash drive that features a sleek matte black casing with a sliding cap that protects the USB connector and data while not in use. The drive is lightweight and reliable, with a keyring loop for easy tethering.

The Kingston DataTraveler 80 M is a high-performance flash drive that works with USB Type-C devices, including Mac systems, without the need for an adapter. It has read speeds rated up to 200MB/s; design wise, it features a sliding cap design that protects the connector without the risk of losing the cap, as well as integrated keyring loop.
Pokdepinion: 200MB/s is quite decent for a USB drive actually.
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Fortnite X The Last Of Us Crossover to Launch This September 2022

Fortnite X The Last Of Us Crossover

FORTNITE X THE LAST OF US
A The Last of Us collaboration will happen soon, according to @Shpeshal_Nick on the @xboxera podcast 👀
I have also heard about this collaboration independently of other people’s information.
(Thanks to @iFireMonkey for making me aware of the podcast) pic.twitter.com/k9hLmBv4du
— johnnydork (@johnnydork) July 24, 2022

We have received information from credible sources that a Fortnite X The Last of Us crossover event will be happening this September 2022. This will coincide with the launch of The Last of Us Part 1 Remake, which will be launching in the same month as well.
From what we know thus far, this crossover event will include skins for both Joel and Ellie, though it is unknown whether it will be their appearance and outfits from Part 1 or Part 2. Apparently, it has been in the works for months now, with more details surfacing as we are getting closer to the release date.

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The Last of Us Part 1 Remake has officially gone gold, which means there should be no delays for the game’s launch. Fortnite is also currently seeing the limited-time No Swear Summer event with new summer-themed skins. For anyone who might be done with it, you can look forward to possibly one of the biggest crossovers in the game’s history coming soon.
Fortnite is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Mac and PC via Epic Games Store.
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Pokdepinion: This is a pretty ambitious crossover if I do say so myself. However, this is probably the only game that can pull off such a feat, given their past crossover events.
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The most highly anticipated game for the Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, will have a special Switch Pro Controller, and it looks great.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Unveiled

It would appear that Super Smash Bros Ultimate will be having yet another peripheral especially made for the game when it comes out later this year.

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Recently, the Smash Bros website updated and with it appeared a new Switch Pro Controller that comes donned with the iconic Smash logo. This white and black colored Switch Pro Controller will be released on the same day as the game itself.

Furthermore, a Special Edition of Super Smash Bros Ultimate has now also been revealed and it will come bundled with this same Pro Controller. Along with this item, the game itself will also come in a steelbook case that features the flaming Smash symbol.
At the time of this writing, both the Super Smash Bros Ultimate Special Edition and the Switch Pro Controller has been seen on online retail websites for pre-order but we expect that to change sooner or rather than later.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate, along with the new controller, will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch on 7th December 2018. Yes, it’s the holiday season.
Source: Siliconera
Pokdepinion: Well, I definitely a new controller by the time the game comes out. If I’m not picking any bundle or special edition packs, I personally don’t mind the regular Pro Controller. It’s pretty good, but it’s pretty expensive.
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NVIDIA Reportedly Ceases Production for GeForce RTX 2060 / GTX 1660 Series GPUs

BoardChannels’ sources point to NVIDIA possibly discontinued the production of GeForce RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 Series graphics cards.
Source: BoardChannels
Both the RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 series are mostly similar on performance, with the main difference being the RTX features, which the GTX doesn’t have. The RTX 2060 has seen various versions and variants that include a SUPER model, 12GB GDDR6 VRAM (doubling the original variant); while GTX 1660 shared similar treatment that includes SUPER models as well.
However, with RTX 3060 largely taken over the role of NVIDIA’s midrange GPU option, plus the alleged oversupply situation – it’s not difficult to see the decision to end the production for preceding generations as they’re three years old by now.

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However, the low-end 16 series GPUs such as GTX 1650 and GTX 1630 still remains available at this time.
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Pokdepinion: Expect clearance sales from these two models soon (though I remember the RTX 2060 was still too expensive some time back, compared to RTX 3050 Ti).
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PS Plus Asia November 2022 FREE Games Lineup

After the alleged leak, the PS Plus Asia November 2022 free games lineup has officially been announced, and it’s pretty much what you expected.
PS Plus Asia November 2022

Your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November:
👹 Nioh 2
🚂 Lego Harry Potter Collection
🧑🚀 Heavenly Bodies
Full details: https://t.co/QIdn4wnecM pic.twitter.com/yEN5HRHa6R
— PlayStation Asia (@PlayStationAsia) October 27, 2022

Just as the leak has suggested, the games coming as part of the PS Plus Asia November 2022 is Nioh 2, LEGO Harry Potter Collection, and Heavenly Bodies. This free games lineup is expected to be the same with its US and EU counterparts.

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For Nioh 2 and Heavenly Bodies, it will include both the PS5 and PS4 versions of the games whereas for LEGO Harry Potter Collection, it will only be the PS4 version. It will still work perfectly fine on the PS5, just not optimized for next gen hardware.
The PS Plus Asia November 2022 free games lineup will be available to claim starting 1st November to 6th December 2022. If you haven’t claimed October’s lineup yet, you have just a little bit of time left by the time you read this.
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Pokdepinion: This is a spectacular lineup, if I do say so myself. Personally, I’ve been avoiding Nioh 2 as I didn’t want a rage-inducing game but now, I suppose it’s worth a shot.
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OPPO Malaysia announces new ambassador joining the R9s Black Edition crew, guess who?

OPPO announced that they will be having a new product ambassador joining the OPPO R9s Black Edition crew. The latest ambassador will join the all-star team which currently consists of Fattah Amin, Ayda Jebat and Min Chen. The company believes that the positive personalities of the celebrity team will help to carry the brand image to help OPPO Malaysia reach out to a broader fan base.

OPPO Malaysia is also running a campaign promoting their latest ambassador. Try your luck and you may just walk away with a Jiji-O. Now then, we will not tell you its cough Neelofa cough there, so go ahead and guess!
If you haven’t been keeping up with OPPO Malaysia, the next device that they are bringing in is the OPPO R9s Black Edition, a sleek black variant of the OPPO R9s, packing the same efficient Snapdragon 625, wide f/1.7 aperture optics on the specially designed 16MP sensor developed by Sony and sexy 6-line antenna design which has already been copied by some of the competition.

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Pokdepinion: It really isn’t Neelofa. Don’t trust us.
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Google Introduces New ‘Motorcycle Mode’ For Google Maps in Malaysia

Making travel even easier for Malaysians

Google Malaysia unveiled their freshly revamped and updated Google Maps app at the Google Malaysia office today. The new Google Maps app include brand new features to help users find restaurants or dives, keep up to date with events happening nearby or find new ways to experience your city.

Arguably the most important and helpful feature introduced in the new Google Maps app is the ‘Motorcycle Mode’. Seeing that most Malaysian citizens own a motorcycle and is a popular lifestyle choice for many households, Google introduced the ‘Motorcycle Mode’ feature to help Malaysian motorcyclists better navigate traffic in the city and across the country.

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Malaysia isn’t the first country in which the ‘Motorcycle Mode’ feature has been introduced as it has been launched in other countries such as India and Indonesia. Both of these countries have many motorcyclists.
Here’s how the new ‘Motorcycle Mode’ works compared to a traditional route a four-wheeled vehicle might take. Since lane splitting is allowed in our country, motorcyclists are able to move at different speeds, usually faster especially when in heavy traffic. In ‘Motorcycle Mode’, Google Maps determines the routes and arrival times based on the different riding speeds of a motorcyclist, calculated by machine learning models. The estimation improves the more people use it.

The routes generated are also determined by landmark based navigation which means the routes given include prominent landmarks which should help during the motorcyclist’s navigation. The routes generated have also taken account road segments where motorcyclists are generally not allowed.
Check out the demonstration of Google Maps’ ‘Motorcycle Mode’ down below.

The ‘Motorcycle Mode’ is available now in the latest version of the Google Maps app (ver 9.80.2).
Google stressed however that the ‘Motorcycle Mode’ is only meant for motorcyclists to better plan their route rather than using it on the go. This is because smartphone use on the road is illegal for motorcyclists.
Pokdepinion: I think Google has been brilliant in their attempts to make navigation using Google Maps whole lot easier. It’s unfortunate that the ‘Motorcycle Mode’ can’t be used on the go by motorcyclists but I really think in the future they’ll find a way to do so.
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New Sony ZV-1 Update Allows High-quality Video and Audio Livestreaming

Sony has just released a new firmware update for the Sony ZV-1 compact camera that allows users to easily utilise its high-quality video and audio for livestreaming. Via the new update, all users have to do is connect their Sony ZV-1 cameras to a PC via USB to utilise the high-quality video stream and built-in microphone for crystal-clear audio for everyday uses from livestreaming via social media platforms to video conferencing.
Better livestreaming capabilities with the new Sony ZV-1 update

That’s not all, the new update allows users to use any Sony Xperia smartphones as a secondary display when they connect the Sony ZV-1 camera directly to an Xperia smartphone. This will allow users to livestream on the go and utilise the secondary display to read and go through viewers comments live.

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Sony says that the rising demand for livestreaming is the main reason behind the new update. This firmware update allows users to take full advantage of the ZV-1’s high-quality video as well as excellent audio capabilities, utilising high-quality UVC/UAC 5 support, for livestreaming, video calls and more. Sony also says that this capability will also be added to additional compatible cameras in the future.
This firmware updated is available now and can be downloaded for both Windows and Mac PCs through the official Sony website right here.
Pokdepinion: Pretty smart of Sony to release an update like this. Should make the Sony ZV-1 a lot more attractive for streamers after this.
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Intel injects intelligence into connected classrooms

School can get boring. I mean, there really is no joy sitting in class with the teacher going on and on about something you don’t really understand. To change that, education must involve two-way communication rather than a teacher just force feeding you information. That’s where Intel®’s smart classroom technology comes in.
One of the key highlights of a smart classroom is connectivity. All the students and educators will enjoy a connected experience with improved interaction. Also, with the internet at your fingertips, the class can draw on more resources to better understand the topic at hand, or just to get a different perspective about it.

Educators will be able to take advantage of vision technology and deep learning enabled by Intel®’s AI accelerators to virtually take attendance, measure reactions and engagements. This will free up more time for them to actually educate rather than spending precious time on menial tasks. As there will be quite a bit of sensitive data being captured throughout the classroom, the privacy and security are of utmost importance too. Intel®’s smart classroom ecosystem will encompass hardware-based security capabilities to avoid security issues from affecting the younglings.

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All of these technologies are integrated into interactive whiteboards, flat panel displays, personal computers as well as tablets, enabling the whole class to get in on the smart classroom experience. Last but not least, Intel® promises long reliability and support, giving peace of mind to educators.
JOI’s Education Solutions harness all of Intel®’s know-how to bring optimized implementations tailored to each smart classroom’s needs. You can find out more about JOI Education Solutions here.

With Malaysia advancing into the 5G era, connected classrooms are vital to ensure that the future generation get a better grasp of technology beyond just social media before heading out into the working world. Everything else is getting more advanced, why should classrooms remain the same?
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ASUS hints at increased prices with ongoing GeForce RTX 30 series shortage

ASUS has already announced a round of price hikes, citing increased costs of materials, but it seems like they will have to bump up their pricing yet again. In an investor event, ASUS Co-CEO SY Hsu revealed that the shortage on NVIDIA GPU shipments have caused a situation where “everyone is scrambling to obtain units.”
Due to the supply constraints, SY Hsu is expecting price hikes for their GeForce RTX 30 series cards. This was already reported a few weeks ago, so I believe that this will come as no surprise to anyone.
He put some of the blame on Samsung, which is reportedly seeing lower-than-expected yields for NVIDIA’s latest GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. The GPU shortage is also not expected to end anytime soon, with some hinting that the situation will not ease off until the end of Q2 2021.

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The current scarcity is so bad that ASUS is projecting that component sales will drop by up to 10%, due to their inability to source enough GPUs to put into their graphics cards. That is pretty dire, considering that demand for PC parts is really high now.

On top of the already bad shortage, miners are snapping up the latest GeForce RTX 30 series cards like nobody’s business, leaving gamers with no cards to buy. This has given scalpers a business opportunity, charging obscene markups on the already pricey cards.
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Pokdepinion: Kinda regret not getting the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 back when it was available at SRP…
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HUAWEI Kirin 1020 is a larger and costlier chip than the Apple A14 chipset

Yes, we know better than to judge a chip by its size, but with both the Kirin 1020 and Apple A14 expected to use the same TSMC 5nm process node, a larger chip does indicate that it has more transistors, and more transistors means greater performance. A larger chip will also cost more to manufacture, which doesn’t bode well for the overall price of the upcoming HUAWEI Mate 40 flagships. But, there might be a silver lining.
HUAWEI is reportedly not focusing on maximizing profits when it comes to their chipsets, and thus can afford to cram a larger, more expensive chip like the Kirin 1020 into their flagships. With that said, it will still be smaller than Apple’s upcoming Arm-based processors for their MacBooks.
Also, I do think that HUAWEI does need to release a beefier chipset than any chipset we have today, simply because they will reuse the Kirin 1020 for next year’s HUAWEI P50. HUAWEI is slated to finally upgrade from the Cortex-A76 cores used in the Kirin 980 and Kirin 990 chipsets to the latest Cortex-A78 cores, which should provide a nice boost in performance and efficiency.

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While it is the latest architecture Arm has to offer, Apple’s custom cores have usually outperformed Arm’s designs quite significantly, so we don’t think the Kirin 1020 will outperform Apple’s chip, at least in terms of CPU performance. HUAWEI might make use to larger die area to cram in a larger GPU, which should solve one of the major weaknesses that almost every flagship chipset aside from Qualcomm and Apple’s are suffering from.
Speaking of which, the HUAWEI Kirin 1020 is slated to pack an integrated 5G modem just like the Kirin 990 5G, which is an advantage that HUAWEI has over the Snapdragon 865 which require a discrete 5G modem. An integrated modem improves power efficiency over a discrete one.

In any case, we will probably know more about the Kirin 1020 soon as they are reportedly going to be delivered to HUAWEI by this month, and we can most probably expect to see it debut in the HUAWEI Mate 40 which is slated to launch in September.
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Pokdepinion: So I guess HUAWEI did get enough supply from TSMC…
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Mario Kart Tour is Coming to Android and iOS Next Month

Welcome to the official #MarioKartTour Twitter account! Buckle up, because we have a lot of information to share as we race towards launch! pic.twitter.com/EbG5WB0dVa
— Mario Kart Tour (@mariokarttourEN) August 27, 2019

It’s no secret that Mario Kart Tour is a mobile game for both Android and iOS. However, no one knows exactly when the game will be out. While it was initially slated for a March release, it was then delayed to a Summer 2019 release window instead. Now, we have the exact release date for the game.
Announced via the game’s official Twitter account, Mario Kart Tour will be released on 25th September 2019. Aside from the release date, not much else is known about the mobile game. More details about the game is expected to pop up in the coming weeks. For now, we do have some ideas based on beta tests of the game.
The beta version of the game is said to have gone a little crazy on microtransactions according to game industry consultant Dr. Serkan Toto.

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Looks like Mario Kart Tour beta is pretty hardcore with regards to monetization.  Multi-level gacha for drivers, karts and gliders. Rare drivers have advantages during races. Stamina system limits races available on an hourly basis.
It’s worth noting that anything can change from its beta to the final release. Hopefully, microtransactions won’t be as rampant in the final game.
Mario Kart Tour will be coming to both Android and iOS on 25th September 2019.
Pokdepinion: One of the few mobile games that I will definitely play diligently. Can’t wait for it to finally be launched.
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Gamer Hijacks Airport Monitor To Play His PS4

Waiting for your flight to arrive can be a boring moment and we couldn’t agree more. Well one man in the US felt so bored that he took the initiative to hijack one of the airport’s monitor in order to play his PS4.
The man simply took out his console and plugged it at the airport’s information monitor that showcases the schedule of flights and simply played Apex Legends on the spot.
Of course, his actions was noticed by the staffs. He was then approached and was asked to “unplug and cease using the monitors at the airport”. To our amusement, he still asked politely on whether he could finish his round first in the game.

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His request was then denied by the authorities (understandably). Subsequently, Port of Portland spokesperson Kama Simonds used the incident as a “good reminder of what not to do at the airport”.
Pokdepinion: We know how addictive gaming can be but to that extent? I feel bad for him.. Maybe he’d be better off with a Nintendo Switch perhaps?
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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is now bundled with GeForce RTX systems

Do you want to save the universe as Star-Lord? For free? All you need to do is to purchase a GeForce RTX 30-series powered desktop or laptop from participating vendors to be eligible for a free copy of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. This is valid from 5th October until 28th October, so you have until the end of the month to get your Ampere-powered gaming system with a free copy of this game!
NVIDIA has listed ASUS Republic of Gamers, Colorful, GIGABYTE, GALAX, Inno3D, MSI, Palit and ZOTAC Gaming as participating partners for custom PC builds featuring their GeForce RTX 30 series offerings. Predator, Legion, Razer, Aftershock and Illegear are also listed as partners offering laptops and pre-built desktops with the latest Ampere GPUs. As usual, you might want to double check with your retailer whether you are getting a free copy of the game, just to be sure. You can find out more about it here.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will feature raytraced reflections and NVIDIA DLSS, making it a great title to put your new GeForce RTX 30-series system through its paces. You will receive a redemption code for the game bundled with your system, which you can then claim via GeForce Experience.

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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a part of a growing list of games with DLSS support, with over 100 titles now including the recently released Alan Wake Remastered and F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch. If you want to know more about DLSS, head on over to this article about the AI-powered upscaling technology.
Pokdepinion: Haven’t heard great things about this game, but hey, if it’s free…
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HTC Says That They Aren’t Giving Up On Smartphones Just Yet

We all may know that HTC is among the first brands to make Android smartphones in the market but they’ve been on the down low in recent years. Now it’s revealed that they aren’t going to give up just yet.
Yves Maitres, the company’s brand new CEO has stated that they are not giving up on the smartphone business. He has said that they are planning a big comeback, with plans on releasing a high-end smartphone. When exactly? Well when the time is right.
HTC nowadays are known mostly for their VR segment where Yves has said that the company had fallen behind their competitors due to that focus. Adding the fact that they stopped investing in research and development for smartphones, it certainly didn’t help in their cause.

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Pokdepinion: As much as I’d like for them to rise again, I honestly don’t know if they can reach the levels of other brands are at right now.

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PALIT’s RTX 4060 GPU Comes With A Physically Shorter PCIe Connector

Virtually all GPUs you see these days comes with a full size x16 PCIe connector regardless of which part of the segment it belongs to. However, Palit took something of an unusual route – since RTX 4060 is only electrically connected to 8 lanes (with PCIe 4.0 protocol), the AIB decided to cut the connector size in half, likely to save materials and waste.
This occurred to two of Palit’s RTX 4060 lineup, namely the DUAL and single-fan StormX model. Palit often sits on the low end of pricing spectrum as far as AIBs go, so cost cutting is potentially high up in the company’s list especially in the times where profit margins for NVIDIA GPUs gets ever thinner, which EVGA famously quit its GPU business for. That said, don’t expect the thermals to be great, as revealed by various reviews.

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Twitter user fpsojisan_yt took this photo of the PCIe interface showing the Palit card’s rather tiny connectors:

物理的に×8なってるやん pic.twitter.com/FAIedoLyLx
— Fおじ (@fpsojisan_yt) July 13, 2023

As mentioned, since the GPU itself is only x8 electrically connected, there is no performance penalties by switching to a x8 physical connector. However, some GPU manufacturers may stick to x16 simply by the extra mechanical support it may provide, especially for the heavier triple-fan triple-slot models (such as ROG STRIX and GIGABYTE AORUS) to prevent GPU sagging.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder how would the GPU be taken out now that it doesn’t come in contact with the tab?
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HUAWEI Super Brand Day 721 Sees Discounts Of Up To 40% And Free Gifts

The upcoming HUAWEI Super Brand Day 721 will see the brand offer amazing discounts and freebies on selected HUAWEI products. Some of the products on offer include the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro, HUAWEI MateBook D15 i3, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 and many more.
Shop during HUAWEI Super Brand Day 721 to get great discounts and freebies

On July 21, HUAWEI Super Brand Day 721 will take place, with a wide range of HUAWEI products accessible on the HUAWEI Store Online and the Lazada HUAWEI Flagship Store, with incredible discounts and incentives. From now until 21 July, customers can get all the HUAWEI products that they want to be checked out on the sale day itself.

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Below is a list of the HUAWEI products on promotion during the HUAWEI Super Brand Day 721.

HUAWEI Display 23.8 AD80: Promo price of RM549 (original price RM688)
HUAWEI WiFi WS5200: Promo price of RM99 (original price RM169)
HUAWEI MatePad T 10 2GB+32GB (Deep Sea Blue): Promo price of RM499 (original price RM799)
HUAWEI P40 Pro: Promo price of RM2,999 (original price RM3,899)
HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G: Promo price of RM2,499 (original price RM4,199)
HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e: Promo price of RM399 (original price RM599)
HUAWEI Watch GT 2 (Rose Gold Milanese Strap): Promo price of RM579 (original price RM899)
HUAWEI Band 6: Promo price of RM209 (original price RM219)
HUAWEI Band 4e (Active): Promo price of RM69 (original price RM119)
HUAWEI Freebuds 4i: Promo price of RM319 (original price RM379)
HUAWEI CP39S Car Wireless Charger: Promo price of RM159 (original price RM289)
HUAWEI Scale 3: Promo price of RM199 (original price RM149)
HUAWEI MatePad T10 + AX3 Dual Core: Promo price of RM699 (original price RM998)
HUAWEI WiFi AX3 Quad-core: Promo price of RM259 (original price RM299)
HUAWEI WATCH FIT: Promo price of RM431 (original price RM499)
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro: Promo price of RM3.999 (original price RM4,299)
HUAWEI Vision S 55’’: Promo price of RM2,799 (original price RM2,999)
HUAWEI Vision S 65’’: RM3,999 with free gift HUAWEI Simple Home Gift Package
HUAWEI WATCH 3: RM1,699 with free gift HUAWEI FreeBuds 3i
HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro: RM2,199 with free gift HUAWEI FreeBuds 3
HUAWEI nova 8i: RM1,299 with free gift HUAWEI Entertainment gift
HUAWEI FreeBuds: RM599 with free gift HUAWEI Band 4
HUAWEI MateView: Promo price of RM2,888 (original price RM2,988) with free gift HUAWEI AX3 Dual Core
HUAWEI MateView GT: Promo price of RM2,388 (original price RM2,488) with free gift HUAWEI AX3 Dual Core
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6-inch (Green): RM4,399 with free gift HUAWEI Backpack
HUAWEI MatePad 10.4-inch 2020: Promo price of RM1,399 (original price RM1,499) with free gift HUAWEI Keyboard + HUAWEI Simple Home Gift Package
HUAWEI Matebook 13 i7: Promo price of RM3,999 (original price RM4,999) with free gift HUAWEI Bag + HUAWEI Mouse
HUAWEI Matebook D15 i3: RM2,599 with free gift HUAWEI Bag + HUAWEI Mouse

Pokdepinion: That’s quite a list of products on promotion during the HUAWEI Super Brand Day 721. There are quite a few things there that I am kinda interested to get.
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Microsoft Acquiring Activision Blizzard for USD $68.7 billion

In a sudden, surprising twist, Microsoft is making their next big move in the gaming industry by acquiring Activision Blizzard for USD $68.7 billion. Here’s what went down.
Microsoft Acquiring Activision Blizzard

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Microsoft has made moves to acquire Activision Blizzard in a deal worth USD $68.7 billion. This is notably bigger than their acquisition of LinkedIn, which is worth USD $26 billion, and it’s going turn them into the “3rd largest gaming company”, right behind Tencent and Sony.
The goal here is for all of Activision Blizzard’s IPs to be added into Xbox Game Pass, which has already amassed over 25 million subscribers. This will include franchises like Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Call of Duty, and more.

We’re investing deeply in world-class content, community and the cloud to usher in a new era of gaming that puts players and creators first and makes gaming safe, inclusive and accessible to all.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
This is particularly interesting as recently, the acquired company was in the limelight for a number of sexual harassment and gender equality issues, with plenty of employees voicing out on sexual misconduct within the company. It resulted in an USD $18 million settlement with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in September.

While they may not be responsible for what happened, it’s still up to them to redeem the name of Activision Blizzard past all the negativity, but no word yet on exactly how they plan on approaching it. CEO Bobby Kotick will likely leave when the deal finalizes as the company is expected to report directly to the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer.
The last time the company behind Windows made an acquisition in the gaming space, it was Bethesda for USD $7.5 billion, which already shocked many. That brought a total of new 23 first party games to Xbox Game Pass. They expect the deal to close in fiscal year 2023, so it will still take around 18 months before it’s truly official.
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Pokdepinion: This came from out of nowhere, about the same level as that RKO meme. On a more serious note, this gives me hope for some of the upcoming games like Overwatch 2, so I hope we’ll get to see some major changes soon. At this point, it’s more of a necessity than anything else for the company to survive given how big of a mess it became recently.
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Google Stadia Release Date Confirmed

If you’ve been waiting to give Google Stadia a try, be sure to keep this date marked down on your calendars. The Stadia Founder’s Edition will be making their way out this 19th November 2019.
To be precise, it will be made available starting 9AM PST / 5PM BST / 6PM CET on 19th November 2019. In Malaysia and similar time zones, that will be 12AM the following day. This means you can play major titles like Mortal Kombat 11, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more on your TV, PC, tablets, and even smartphones.
Regardless of whether you pre-ordered the Founder’s Edition or Premiere Edition, you’ll be getting the following things:

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3 months of Google Stadia ProDestiny 2: The Collection
Using the included Chromecast Ultra and Google Stadia controller, you can play games in up to 4K HDR with 5.1 surround sound on TV. Of course, this would be dependent on your internet speed. For a more detailed breakdown of the requirements, you can check it out by clicking right here.
Pre-ordered customers should receive an email confirming when it will be shipping out, followed by a code to activate your account as well as your 3-month Google Stadia Pro.
Pokdepinion: Kinda wished Malaysia will support this from the get-go, but I suppose better late than never. Now to play the waiting game.
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Patriot rolls out 3600Mhz DDR 4 RAM — The Viper 4

Weeks after the new Intel Skylake processors sales started, we can now witness lots of consumer-class DDR4 RAM in the market. Patriot just unveiled their latest Patriot Viper DDR4 8GB ( 2 x 4GB ) 3600Mhz kit. With the release of this new kit, it’s the fastest DDR4 RAM by Patriot with timings of 17-18-18-36 with a voltage rating of 1.35V.

Patriot Viper 4 is fully compatible with XMP 2.0 for quick configuration with manual overclocking options. Available worldwide, prices depend on retailers (I rarely see Patriot RAM in Malaysia) with a starting price of around RM 880. For a fast RAM kit like the Patriot Viper, the price is not that bad, actually.

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SOURCE: Eteknix

Pokdepinion : Have you jumped on to the DDR4 bandwagon yet? If not, why? In my opinion. a DDR3-based system is still capable of doing the job. With the current Malaysian Ringgit exchange rate, I find no reason why you need to get an Intel Skylake system for gaming. For me, Haswell or Broadwell still does a good job for gaming. But for video editing or 3D rendering, you might benefit from a DDR4-based system.

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OPPO Launches the OPPO R9s Black Edition; Neelofa Unveiled as New Endorser for the Smartphone

We now have the OPPO R9s Black Edition, because once you go black, you’ll never go back.
Many have fancied OPPO smartphones, especially with the latest offering known as the OPPO R9s. We were wondering what would be the company next big step in the smartphone world.
Which is why we were initially baffled when we were invited to an OPPO R9s event. We thought that it already happened and wondered if we somehow transported back in time. Well, if you missed it, here’s what happened.

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OPPO Launches the OPPO R9s Black Edition

At a launch event in Bangsar, OPPO officially unveiled the OPPO R9s Black Edition. It’s part of the company’s commitment to bringing Malaysian consumers with devices that are functional, yet stylish.
The OPPO R9s Black Edition still retains the same Dual Phase-Detection Autofocus (PDAF) system and extra-wide f/1.7 aperture, along with a 16 megapixel front and main cameras.
Aside from that, OPPO announced that Neelofa, a well-known local celebrity, is an official endorser of the new OPPO R9s Black Edition. For those of you who aren’t aware, she is a celebrity and an entrepreneur with her own line of hijabs called “Naelofar”. Not only that, she has landed a spot in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia 2017 list under retail and e-commerce.

Neelofa said:
Black has always been able to bring out the best in a person – a dash of black is all it takes to elevate my style to a whole new level. And now, with the OPPO R9s Black edition, I no longer need to worry about my outfit looking bland! Besides helping me look stylish, the rear camera also captures all the beautiful moments in my life.
This brand new variant of the OPPO R9s will be retailing for RM1,898.
A Look at the OPPO R9s Black Edition
I’m sure many of you would like to see the new phone up close. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered there. Check out the pictures we took of the new device just below here:

Pokdepinion: Well, the OPPO R9s is a good phone in itself. Not really sure why we need to make a big deal when a new colour variant comes out but they seem to be aiming towards people who want to be more fashionable…or vain, whichever you prefer. If any of you people wanted a black version, now’s your chance.
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More Xbox Series X Specs and Details Reveal a Monstrous Game Console

The Xbox Series X is one of the two next-gen gaming consoles we’re expecting to launch sometime this year. We’ve learned quite a bit about it already but now, we have even more details on the hardware specs and features.
It’s no secret that the team wants to deliver the most powerful Xbox ever, but this led to conversations on what defines power for the Xbox Series X. According to the Director of Product Management for the console, Jason Ronald, they believe this generation will be defined by graphics or resolution alone. As such, the system will be powered by the Octa-core AMD Zen 2 CPU and RDNA 2-class GPU. This is said to be the “biggest generational leap of SoC and API design” by Microsoft, according to Corporate VP of AMD, Sebastien Nussbaum.

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Before we dive in any further, let’s take a look at the detailed specifications first:
Xbox Series X Specs

CPU
8x Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.66 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU

RAM
16 GB GDDR6 w/ 320mb bus

GPU
12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU

Storage
1TB Custom NVMe SSD

Die Size
360.45 mm2

Process
7nm Enhanced

Memory Bandwidth
10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s

I/O Throughput
2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)

Expandable Storage
1 TB Expansion Card (matches internal storage exactly)

External HDD Support
USB 3.2 External HDD Support

Optical Drive
4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive

Performance Target
4K @ 60 FPS, Up to 120 FPS

How Does This Translate Into Gaming?

Now I’m sure some of you may be thinking that it looks good but how it does translate into gaming? Gears 5 was used as an example, with the game running with higher resolution textures, volumetric fog, and 50% higher particle count than PC on Ultra settings. The opening cutscene ran at 4K 60 FPS on the Xbox Series X, which is an upgrade over the Xbox One X’s 4K 30 FPS. Some settings like contact shadows and self-shadow lighting for plants and grass were able to be turned on as the console had the power for it. It’s also expected to run 120 FPS in multiplayer.
As for speed, there is said to be some new possibilities thanks to the use of NVMe SSD in the console. Quick Resume technology allows you to resume multiple games by activating them from their suspended state. Moreover, with the games state being stored in the SSD, when you turn the console off, unplug it, or perform a system update, the games you were playing should pick up where you left off “without so much as a loading screen.”

But that’s not all. A new feature known as Xbox Velocity Architecture allows more than just fast loading times as allows games to become even bigger in scale. This is made possible as it integrates hardware and software being optimized for the streaming of in-game assets, allowing 100GBs of game assets to be instantly accessible by the developer.
On the subject of latency, we’re expecting a response time of 2ms with every button press. Using Dynamic Latency Input and a redesigned input software stack, you’re expected to enjoy instantaneous input. This is improved even further with the new HDMI 2.1 standard, which supports 120 FPS and instant synchronization via Variable Refresh Rate.
There may be more details still being kept secret so we’ll be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: This is actually shaping up to be one interesting game console. I’m personally curious to see how the PS5 will stack up, and if there’s a possibility this coming generation could be Xbox’s win.
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[IFA 2019] Acer’s new ConceptD Pro notebooks feature NVIDIA Quadro graphics for the real pros

Acer’s announcements at IFA 2019 were mainly focused around their creator ConceptD series. A number of ConceptD notebooks were showcased, but not just any ConceptD notebook, but the ConceptD Pro ones, featuring NVIDIA Quadro GPUs.
The previous lineup of ConceptD notebooks featured GeForce RTX graphics, which is plenty great for productivity, but to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability, that’s when you need Quadro graphics which are validated for professional applications. The ConceptD 9 Pro, 7 Pro and 3 Pro are what you need, if you know what I am talking about.
ConceptD 9 Pro
From the top, we have the ConceptD 9 Pro. This is their flagship ConceptD Pro notebook, featuring Acer’s unique Ezel Aero Hinge which allows the beautiful 17.3″ 4K PANTONE Validated, 100% Adobe RGB with Delta E <1 display to flip around. The exemplary display is also touch sensitive, and supports Wacom’s EMR stylus with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. But we are only touching on the outside now.

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The insides of the ConceptD 9 Pro is equally impressive. In fact, maybe more so. The ConceptD 9 Pro pairs a NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 GPU equipped with 16GB VRAM with a 9th Gen Intel Core i9 processor for the processing power you need for animations, engineering simulations and also AI development. The ConceptD 9 Pro is also part of the RTX Studio program, which promises perfect compatibility with over 40 RTX-accelerated apps.
The ConceptD 9 Pro will be available starting November priced from $5800 (~RM24322).
ConceptD 7 Pro

The ConceptD 7 Pro is a more conventional notebook, although the hardware inside is anything but conventional. It packs the same Quadro RTX 5000 GPU as the ConceptD 9 Pro, but drops the CPU for a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. But what makes the ConceptD 7 Pro amazing is that all that hardware is packed into a 17.9mm thin and 2.1kg light package. All that, despite a 15.6″ 4K display that’s of course capable of 100% Adobe RGB with an accuracy of Delta E <2. It’s also PANTONE Validated.
For the ConceptD 7 Pro, availability will begin this month in North America priced from $2700 (~RM11322).
ConceptD 5 Pro
The ConceptD 5 Pro is available in two sizes, 15.6″ and 17.3″. Both sizes come with 4K, PANTONE Validated, 100% Adobe RGB coverage and a DeltaE <2. While the earlier ConceptD 5 showcased at Computex 2019 featured an Intel Core i7 with Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics, the new ConceptD 5 Pro comes with a NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 GPU mated to a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU. The ConceptD 5 Pro should be a dream for those who demand portability thanks to its special magnesium alloy chassis that only measures 16.9mm thin.

For those who do not need the Quadro graphics, the ConceptD 5 has also been refreshed with 9th Gen Intel Core processors and GPUs ranging up to the GeForce RTX 2060.
The ConceptD 5 will start from $1800 (~RM7548), while the ConceptD 5 Pro is priced from $2000 (~RM8387).
ConceptD 3 Pro
For those on a budget, the ConceptD 3 Pro is the “baby” of the ConceptD Pro family. You still get a NVIDIA Quadro T1000 GPU, a 9th Gen Intel Core processor and the ConceptD series’ bread and butter high quality display.

For those on an even tighter budget, the ConceptD 3 offers a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 to accelerate performance in GPU-taxing workloads.
The starting price of the ConceptD 3 is $1000 (~RM4193), while the ConceptD 3 Pro comes in from $1700 (~RM7129).
ConceptD CM2241W

For professionals, one screen is usually not enough. The ConceptD CM2241W addresses that with a stylish design and excellent color accuracy with 99% Adobe RGB coverage. It also sports a 75 Hz refresh rate for a smoother viewing experience.
Availability of the new ConceptD notebooks will differ across regions, so stay tuned for local availability of the devices here in Malaysia!
Pokdepinion: I would love me a ConceptD 5… Also Acer did mention that the white finish are stain resistant… So I guess I would be fine with one of them.
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Telcos Need To Submit New Packages To MCMC By End Of This Month — No More Deadline Extensions

Gobind Singh Deo, the Minister of Communications and Multimedia revealed on his official twitter account that telcos in the country are given until 30 September 2018 to send in their new plans to MCMC.
Telcos to submit new plans by 30 September 2018

Semua telco perlu kemukakan cadangan pakej baru ke SKMM sebelum 31 Ogos. Permohonan dibuat utk lanjutan masa 2 thn. Kita tolak. Lanjutan diberi kpd 30 Sept. Ini krn SST dilaksana pd 1 Sept dan perlu selesaikan isu2 tertentu spt prepaid dulu. Tiada lanjutan masa lagi diberikan.
— GobindSinghDeo (@GobindSinghDeo) September 16, 2018

The move is part of the government’s plan to implement faster internet speeds while also giving them at lower prices to all users. While previously we wrote that the original deadline for the submission was last month on the 1st of August, some telcos applied for an extension of up to two years.
The extension was thankfully rejected by the government. In addition to that, the minister has announced that the price of broadband is expected to be cut by at least 25% within this year.

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Source: Lowyat
Pokdepinion: Let’s hope that the telcos indeed take heed of the government’s warning. We’ve been crying out for fast internet speeds and for them to be affordable. I wonder how will they punish those who didn’t managed to follow the rules on time.
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AMD Tested The Idea Of Vapor Chamber Inside CPU Heat Spreader In Ryzen 7000 Prototypes

The AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs introduced a very unusual shape that looks like a spider – but it turns out there’s more to the story behind this venerable piece of metal that helps transfer the heat away from the chip. It turns out the company delved into the idea of vapor chamber within the chip itself, given the ever increasing presence of such cooling systems seen in laptops and smartphones alike.
The heatspreader development dated all the way back to before Covid was even a thing, and this was disclosed by Gamers Nexus as the team paid visit to AMD’s thermal labs revealing various types of prototype designs in the development of Ryzen 7000. The chip maintains the same dimension as the preceding Socket AM4 chips, which AMD reasoned with the idea to maintain cooler compatibility and facilitate an easier upgrade path for existing AMD users.

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However, while it sounds plausible on paper, the reality is not quite ideal. The vapor chamber barely improved the thermals, measuring just 1°C between it and the standard IHS design. It had also caused momentary thermal spikes beyond normal limits during sustained workloads during the testing process, making the idea impractical for real-world use. They concluded that the choice of coolers on top of the chip remain the bigger factor in keeping the thermals in check.
GamersNexus has published two videos surrounding AMD’s tour so far – the first of which discussed the backstory of the very prototype Ryzen chip and how the entire company betted itself on it on a Hail-Mary attempt to keep the company afloat. You can watch the part 1 here and part 2 below (timestamped):

Source: Videocardz
Pokdepinion: A very interesting look behind the curtains of AMD’s CPU designs.
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You Can Soon Plan Trips, Book Hotels, And Purchase Movie Tickets With Grab

Grab Malaysia has revealed new features on their app where you are able to plan trips, book hotels as well as purchase movie tickets. These services will be progressively rolled out in Malaysia from Today and be available to all in June 2019.
The new Trip Planner service will allow you to plan your transit journey with real-time public transportation information and directions right from the app.
To utilize the feature, you can simply pick Trip Planner and you will be able to view all available public transit travel options, along with real-time departure and arrival times. You will also receive directions or recommendations of transportation options.

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The next feature is Hotel, which like its namesake, allows you to book hotel for your next holiday from Agoda, and soon Booking.com directly from the Grab app. You will be able to access and compare prices across the world’s largest selection of 28 million places to stay. This feature has started rolling out to select Grab users in Malaysia, which will be available to all users in May.
At the moment, Grab’s Platinum, Gold, and Silver users can redeem vouchers up to RM30 off hotels booked through Agoda, when spending a minimum of RM300. Users will get free travel personal accident, flight delay insurance with each hotel booking, special ride offers and GrabRewards points with each transaction.
Last but not least is Grab’s new Tickets service, which will be rolled out by May 2019 in partnership with BookMyShow. Users will be able to search, compare, and purchase tickets from several cinema chains and soon TGV. Each purchase will earn you GrabRewards points too.
Pokdepinion: I guess out of the three, I’d be using the Trip Planner the most..
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serverDNA 2 Held Today – Free Gifts Galore!

Today the serverDNA 2 event was held at Four Points Sheraton, Puchong. The event, which was hosted by Serverware and Uber Electronics, gathered many gamers to meet, learn, and experience technology sharing from the industry experts.
serverDNA 2

The event was packed with exhibitors such as Intel, Seagate, HyperX, Samsung, and HP to name a few. Attendees were treated as they got a chance seeing custom rigs and offers on all PC related items. Visitors had also the chance to participate in forum talks held by local eSport figures such as IceyZ, Le Jossette plus talks held by representatives from Intel, InWin, Seagate and more.

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Featured at the event was the InWin Interactive WinBot PC case. This was quite something as there are only 2 units of it in the whole world and one of them was displayed brilliantly at the event.
There was also a contest for modders at the event. The winner would be picked by the crowd through online voting. One notable custom mod was the Hatsune Miku build (picture below), it had a panel display right infront of the rig, which was kind of cool.
PC rigs and talks aside, the free give aways was always the main focus of the crowd and boy the event didn’t disappoint them. ServerDNA 2 literally gave out tons of free gift to the lucky audience through lucky draws and some occasions just handing the gifts away. Items include gaming keyboards, headphones, mouse, hardisk, and loads more.
The event was then concluded with a bidding session on items. To the joy of the audience, items were valuable and bidders got to win them at cheaper prices.
Pokdepinion: I was really shocked at how many items they gave away as lucky draw items, totally blew my mind. It was a great gathering of gamers and I really hope that they will be having another event like this in the future!
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Saitama Mechanics In One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows Revealed

We previously covered the news on popular manga and anime title, One Punch Man, which was revealed to be released as a fighting game. We were left wondering on how the game would work out as Saitama logically speaking, would only need one punch to end all fights (hence the title). Bandai has recently uploaded a new video, showcasing how the game would work.

It appears that Bandai Namco as well as Spike Chunsoft has found a smart way in staying true to the anime, which sees players battle in a 3v3 scenario, where at the end, Saitama comes to save the day.
The mechanic is called “The Hero Arrival System” where you will need to fulfill several criteria for you to take advantage of Saitama’s monstrous power. Once you are in a fight, you will need to survive the battle until he comes. As you can see from the video, you will face a tough time facing your opponents where they pack more punch than yours. The timer in the system can be reduced. All you need to do is land combos as well as perfect guards to do so.

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Other than that, the video shows that we’ll also see the likes of S-Class heroes S such as Terrible Tornado, Silver Fang, and Atomic Samurai. While One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows is confirmed to be released on the Playstation 4, PC, and Xbox One, there’s yet a release date for it. Until then, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Now this makes sense. We all know how powerful Saitama is, so it wouldn’t be fair if we get to use him on the get go. They are actually making us to work hard to earn the right to use him.
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