HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Pro Route Back Feature is a Lifesaver

The HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Pro is set to be one of the hottest wearables around, building off the success of its predecessor. One of the key features of the smartwatch is Route Back. If you’re not familiar with it or just want to learn more about it, you’ve come to the right place. Without further ado, let’s dive right into it, shall we?
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Smartphones nowadays are very reliant on having some form of connection. Whether it’s Wi-Fi, mobile data, or even GPS, its functions are typically compromised by a noticeable margin. This is where the Route Back feature in the HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Pro comes in, and it can be a lifesaver.
Like the name implies, the Route Back feature records your travel route using GPS technology for a more accurate marking of your position. It will send out alerts when the GPS signal is too weak, and you can still make use of your recorded travel route in real time to find your way back. This way, you will never get lost ever again even with a weak GPS or mobile signal.

Think of it like this; you are going out to trek in a large forest or jungle area. Obviously, it would be tough to find an easily discernible landmark to keep track of your position. Moreover, these areas will typically have a very weak signal. Instead of testing your luck or going about things blindly, simply use the Route Back feature on the HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Pro and you can keep a record of the route you took and easily find your back from where you came.
To access the feature, enter the app list in the HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Pro, swipe on the screen, and select “Workout”. Then, start an individual outdoor workout session and you can move around as far as you wish. When you’re ready to return, swipe on the screen and select Route Back or Straight Line and you will be directed to return to your starting point.
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VR Allows Mother To Interact With Her Deceased Daughter

Recently there was a Korean TV show that’s called Meeting You, where they’ve set up a mother who had lost her daughter in a virtual reality setting, featuring her lost daughter.

As you can see, the video also included audio in the virtual reality so that she could be immerse herself into the world. Her daughter was fully replicated in 3D. The mother also was fitted with touch-sensitive gloves.
Needless to say, the mother misses her 7-year old daughter in the video, where she cried during her experience in the VR world.

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Whether or not this whole idea was ethical or helped the mother in the right way, well that’s a new question altogether.
Pokdepinion: I honestly don’t know what to say.. Sure it’s nice to see your loved ones.. but then again it makes it harder to move on, well at least for me personally.
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Acer Launches New Nitro 7 Gaming Laptop – Updates the Nitro 5 As Well

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Acer has just launched two new additions to their Nitro series of gaming laptops at their annual [email protected] global
press conference in New York. One of the two new laptops is the brand new Acer Nitro 7 while the other is an updated version of the Acer Nitro 5 series, now with the latest processor and graphics.
Nitro 7
The Acer Nitro 7 gaming laptop is geared towards more casual gamers however just because it carries that moniker doesn’t mean that the laptop doesn’t pack a punch. The Nitro 7 features a high resolution 15.6-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate with a 3 ms response time which should give you a tear-free gaming experience. It also includes the latest 9th Gen Intel Core processor as well as the latest NVIDIA GTX graphics. Though unspecified, expect maybe the new GTX 1660 or GTX 1650.
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It also has quite the storage space with two slots available for M.2 Gen 3×4 PCIe SSDs using NVMe technology in RAID 0 with up to 2TB of HDD storage as well as up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. All this in a metal chassis measuring just under 20 mm.
Nitro 5
The updated Nitro 5 comes with a Full HD IPS display and has two different sizes – a 17.3-inch display with narrow bezel or a 15.6-inch display that has an 80 percent screen-to-body ratio. It also features a brand new 9th Gen Intel Core processor as well as the latest NVIDIA GPUs. In terms of storage, the Acer Nitro 5 supports two M.2 Gen 3×4 PCIe SSDs using NVMe technology in RAID 0, and up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM.
Acer Nitro 5
In terms of connectivity, the Nitro 5 features Gigabit Wi-Fi 5 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology and Killer Ethernet E2500. These features will also be present in the Nitro 7. Both the Nitro 7 and Nitro 5 will feature Waves MaxxAudio advanced sound optimisation technologies for some serious sound quality as well as a dedicated hotkey button for NitroSense.
Acer also launched a dedicated, plug-and-play streaming PC for both PC and console game broadcasters called the Nitro Stream. The Nitro Stream features an in-built capture card as well as specs like an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD. The PC is also really compact and can even be attached to the back of a display via a VESA mount.
Pricing
The Acer Nitro 7 will release in North America and China in May, Europe in June and will respectively retail for USD 999.99 (RM 4128), RMB 6,499 (RM 3993) and EUR 1,199.00 (RM 5571). The Nitro 5 series on the other hand will release in Europe and China in May, starting from EUR 999 (RM 4641) and RMB 5,999 (RM 3685) respectively with North America in June starting from USD 799.99 (RM 3302).
The pricing and availability of the Nitro Stream has yet to be revealed by Acer.
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Terraria: Otherworld Officially Cancelled – Announcement from Re-Logic

For those of you looking forward to the spinoff game, we have some bad news for you. Terraria: Otherworld has officially been cancelled, according to developer Re-Logic.
Terraria: Otherworld Officially Cancelled

Terraria: Otherworld has officially been cancelled.  This week Re-Logic, developer of Terraria, announced the decision to stop working on the spin-off of the original title on Terraria’s official forum.

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The game was announced back in 2015. A year later developer Engine Software was dropped from the project, and Pipeworks was added. Now, however, Re-Logic believes that the game is still too far from its initial vision and too behind schedule to continue.  They emphasized the fact that they would not rush quality to, in their words, “make a quick buck” and went on to say,
We know that the cancellation of Terraria: Otherworld will not be happy news to anyone. It is FAR from a happy moment for us either, when we look at all the time / effort / resources that we poured into the project.
However, we feel strongly that we owe it to our community and loyal customers to uphold the standards that both you and we expect and to focus on delivering the best possible games that we can for you all to play.
Moving forward, Re-Logic claims that they learned from their mistake in announcing the game too early in development and will refrain from doing so for future projects.  They also stated that aspects of the game, like design, code, and sounds, would be used in the future as well.
Even with this setback, the active development of Terraria will not be affected by the cancellation of Terraria: Otherworld, and update 1.3.6 will proceed as planned.
Re-Logic thanked players for their support in the end by stating, “It is that support that drives us every day to do amazing things for you.” They added that they were looking forward to sharing what is to come next for the studio.
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Pokdepinion: Well, at least it’s just the spinoff. Would be even worse if everything got cancelled so we have at least something to be thankful for.
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Gamers Hideout X Playcoin launch Blockchain Gaming Guild LEETGuild

Gamers Hideout X Playcoin Asia partnership offers both Online and Offline Services
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As one of Malaysia’s leading video games retailers, Gamers Hideout (GH) is partnering up with Playcoin Asia to launch LEETGuild, the first blockchain gaming guild that allows gamers to experience exclusive services in both the metaverse and in the real world.
The collaboration between Gamers Hideout and Playcoin Asia offers both online and offline services on a fully featured blockchain “guild” platform on a DAO (Decentralized Anonymous Organization) basis. The online services will include guiding the gaming community to adopt Play-to-earn (P2E) games through education, training and expert advice while the offline services will allow community members to enjoy exclusive benefits from the gaming retailer and discounts on gaming equipment.
With a strong blockchain development support system, Playcoin Asia is creating opportunities in the metaverse and NFTs. Community members can thus stake tokens and gain passive income or rewards through an additional development pipeline of Playcoin Asia called “Proof-of-Stake (POS)” via the P2E model provided.

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According to BGA (Blockchain Game Alliance) 2021 Member Survey & Report, the blockchain metaverse popularity has grown by 33% in Asia and reaching 1.7 million mentions across Asian media outlets. In addition, P2E blockchain games were valued at $36 billion in 2021, while the most popular and dominant P2E game; Axie Infinity alone had reached a record high of $2.5 billion trading volume in September 2021 itself. P2E games were on the rise in 2021 and expected to grow rapidly in 2022 resulting from the pandemic effects – as P2E games allow gamers to generate income or digital assets (NFTs) from crypto, all while playing for amusement and social reasons.
Eddy Yap, the CEO of Gamers Hideout, expresses his excitement in the collaboration as he says that Playcoin’s expertise and experience in Blockchain technology will be very helpful in developing LEETGuild, which will lead GH’s existing gaming community and customer base into an innovative chapter of gaming.
Equally thrilled are the people behind Playcoin Asia, namely William Chong, the Operation Director of Playcoin Asia. He has expressed before his concerns over the economic situation due to the pandemic that has contributed to an increasing rate of unemployment. He hopes that by building the LEETGuild platform, they can overcome the lack of crypto knowledge and start-up funds for adoption of blockchain gaming and thus encourage growth potential within the sector. He further notes that the entry for blockchain gaming can be of huge help to those who are in need.
With 16 years of experience in the gaming industry and a mature community base, Gamers Hideout offers an immense leverage for the collaboration with blockchain expert Playcoin Asia in realizing LEETGuild – which aims to be a life-changing platform for both new and existing gamers in harnessing the limitless opportunities within the metaverse.
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Pokdepinion: As someone who briefly dabbled in crypto and is constantly surrounded by peers who are passionate about NFTs, I think that Gamers Hideout’s collaborative move is a step towards the right direction in order to stay relevant in a world that is constantly online.
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OPPO packs 5x zoom capabilities into a 5.7mm thin module

OPPO did not actually reveal a new smartphone packing the 5x zoom feature they teased back then, but in fact they unveiled their latest “5x Dual-Camera Zoom”, combining a zoom lens set in a periscope-like arrangement with a wide angle lens. OPPO offers a revolutionary 5x lossless zoom capability, way more than the 2x zoom functionality commonly available in the market today.
OPPO are actually not the first to design a periscope-style structure to facilitate zooming in thinner smartphones, as the ASUS ZenFone Zoom already featured that technology last year. However OPPO are the first to innovate upon the technology by adding a wide-angle lens, making them the first to feature a 5x Dual Camera Zoom. OPPO claims to have filed more than 50 patents for this technology.

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By altering the angle of the light entering the optics, OPPO managed to cram 3x optical zoom into the “5x Dual Camera” module which measures a mere 5.7mm thick. Yes, the 5x optical zoom is a combination of 3x optical zooming with a proprietary image fusion technology for digital zoom, resulting in the industry’s first lossless 5x dual camera zoom.

Taking photos at telephotos will really amplify any camera shake you induce, and thankfully the OPPO 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology features OIS applied to the telephoto lens. The prism and lenses compensate for any vibrations in real time, with up to 40% better performance when compared to previous generations.
OPPO is proud of their breakthrough by bringing the 5x Dual-Camera Zoom to the industry, and believes that they have set a new standard which will be followed by others. Meanwhile, there seems to be no news of a smartphone with the technology, yet.
Pokdepinion: It really seems interesting, but I wonder how’s the aperture like for the telephoto lens across the zoom range.
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Huawei P9 co-engineered with Leica is official — pricing starts from RM2660!

The new Huawei P9 and its larger brethen, the P9 Plus, was officially launched at London’s Battersea Evolution, and it features the previously rumored (and confirmed) dual camera system with Leica Summarit optics.

Instead of HTC’s gimmicky Duo Camera configuration where the secondary camera’s only function is for depth perception, the Huawei P9’s camera system is made up of two 12 megapixel sensors. What’s even more amazing is that one of the camera sensors is a conventional one which captures RGB information while the other only captures light in monochrome.

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Information from both sensors will be harnessed to create a detailed image which combines the color data from the RGB sensor and the higher level of detail from the monochrome sensor. All that magic will be done via the Huawei P9’s IMAGEsmart 5.0 technology and Leica co-engineered Picture Quality Algorithm. Leica’s hand in the development of the P9’s camera should impart the emotional appeal of Leica image. Focusing should be plenty fast as well with hybrid focus PDAF as well as a laser focusing system. All this will be handled by a dual-core ISP and a professional DSP which are integrated into the Huawei Kirin 955 SoC.
Speaking of the Kirin 955 chipset, it is an upgraded version of the already fast Kirin 950 SoC in the Huawei Mate 8. The Kirin 955 is made up of 4 x A72 cores running at 2.5 GHz and 4 x A53 cores 1,8 GHz. The Huawei P9 will come with either 3GB RAM + 32GB storage or 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. Irregardless of which variant you pick, it will come with microSD expansion support so you can hoard all the pretty photos you took with the impressive dual camera system. You can take a look at some of the samples taken by professional photographers with the Huawei P9, if you want to.

Instead of the very flat and slippery back of the Huawei P8 which I dropped multiple times during my short review, now the Huawei P9 sports what seems like a curved back for a more ergonomic grip. Huawei is back at it with their usual aluminium and rear mounted fingerprint sensor, so no surprises here.

The Huawei P9 sports a 5.2″ FHD display with 2.5D curved glass while the Huawei P9 Plus will sport a bigger 5.5″ FHD display with PressTouch technology. The Huawei P9 comes with a decent 3000 mAh battery while the larger model will sport a 3400 mAh battery and dual-IC Rapid Charge technology.
The Huawei P9 will be available in the following countries by 16th April 2016, including Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom, with other countries to follow.
Pricing wise, the Huawei P9 variants will be priced from €599 (RM2660) for the regular P9 with 3GB of RAM, up to €749 (RM3328) for the P9 Plus with 4GB of RAM.

Pokdepinion: Considering the Mate 8 was announced with much higher pricing at CES 2016 than when it arrived in Malaysia, I hope the Huawei P9 will observe a similar pattern. The collaboration with Leica and dual camera system seems interesting but it remains to be seen whether it drastically changes the experience of taking shots with a smartphone.

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The PlayStation 5 That Surfaced on the Web is FAKE! Here’s What’s Real About the PS5

What? The PlayStation 5 is already coming? That sounds too good to be true…because it’s not. PS5 Hoax is circulating around like wildfire.
It has come to our attention that some news on the PlayStation 5 surfaced recently. Because of this, more and more “news outlets” started reporting on what the PS5 looks like.
We’re in the midst of another major hoax going viral on social media and we need to put an end to it. It’s time to stop the lies and show the masses what’s real and what’s fake about the PlayStation 5.

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The PlayStation 5 That Surfaced on the Web is Fake
Apparently, “BBC News UK” broke the news that Sony has announce the imminent release of their next game console, the PlayStation 5. To make the PS5 announcement seem more legit, they even included a quote from someone who’s supposedly doing R&D work for Sony named “Ishigo Tamaguchi” that stated:
We are honored to be unveiling our latest projects. Members at Sony have worked tirelessly in producing cutting edge processing speed and graphics.
Now hold on a second there motherflubber. You’re telling me that Sony chose to suddenly announce their new console, in the middle of July, as a surprise of sorts? Given that it was from BBC News UK, I thought it was believable but something felt fishy. Why did they write everything on that Facebook post instead of writing it on their website, and who exactly is this Tamaguchi-san?
And that’s when it hit me…

BBC News UK has close to 6,000 likes on Facebook? That seems awfully low. Not only that, I did not receive a single word of a blockbuster announcement from Sony Interactive Entertainment. In fact, their most recent noteworthy announcement happened to be about PlayStation Experience SEA at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Even a quick search on Ishigo Tamaguchi yielded bad results.
Thus, we have surmised that this “announcement” is a hoax, and that this isn’t even the real BBC News UK. Sounds disappointing, I know, but here’s what’s real about the PS5.

What’s Real About the PS5?

Sites such as Tweaktown reported that PlayStation executive Shawn Layden confirmed that the PlayStation 5 is actually coming, during an interview with a German website.
Rumour has it that Sony might move away from the typical console release model and instead have regular hardware updates like smartphones. What happened to the PS4 with the release of the PS4 Pro was seen as a sign of that actually happening.
However, Layden has come out to dispel those rumours – telling tech website Golem that a PS5 “is coming”. However, he said it will “probably be some time” before a PlayStation 5 is actually released. The comments from Layden come soon after one industry expert claimed Sony were getting ready to release a PS5 as early as 2018.
What’s even more bizarre is that Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Patcher said that the PS5 Pro will be backwards compatible with both PS4 and PS4 Pro games, and it’ll be here in 2019. Patcher was recently interviewed by Gaming Bolt, where he said:
I really like Shawn (Layden) and I don’t think he is attempting to mislead anybody. The PlayStation 4 Pro is better [from a technical perspective] than the PS4, so I think that’s a half step towards the PlayStation 5. I think the PS5 will be another half step. So he is being honest when he said he is not doing a half step but the PlayStation 5…how much faster can it be?
It will surely support 4K. Will it support 240 frames per second? Great. Will it play games that were made for the PlayStation 4 PRO? That’s the question. I think it will. So I think they will build a console that will backwards compatible with the PS4 Pro. So I think it will be perceived by the consumers to be a half step and I think Shawn is telling the truth when he says it’s will be a full fledged console
Just keep in mind that the bit by the analyst is just information that has been circulating around the web and should not be taken as concrete fact until officially announced by Sony Interactive Entertainment themselves, which will surely be done so at an event of a grand scale.

What Can We Take From All of This?
Look at all those poor souls tricked into fake news on the PlayStation 5.
Here’s what you can take from all of this. That BBC News UK is a fake BBC News page spreading false information on Facebook but this isn’t exactly uncommon. We’ve seen multiple Facebook pages and entities spreading false information in order to get viral and widespread attention of the masses.
Yes, the PlayStation 5 is expected to pop up in the future but it’s not happening so soon and if it does, we can expect a grand event for Sony to announce it. Whether it can support 4K @ 240FPS still remains to be seen as it sounds pretty ridiculous. After all, there are no 240Hz-capable TVs, and only a handful of 240Hz-capable eSports-centric LCD displays are on the market right now.
When it has been announced, you can expect reliable media outlets such as ourselves at Pokde.net to report it with absolute accuracy. Here’s what our editor-in-chief, Superdaddy, has to say about this issue:
For accurate news, subscribe to us. Don’t be fooled and make a fool of yourselves by sharing fake news.
If you know anyone who has been tricked with regards to the PlayStation 5 or simply not sure what’s going on with the PS5, please share this article to them. Together, let’s fight against the spread of false information on the internet/social media. You can make a difference.

Pokdepinion: This isn’t the first time that we’ve seen fake news going viral, and now the focus is back on the PS5. With the PS4’s sales still going strong, it would be awfully strange if it was true. Let’s stop the spread of false information together!
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OPPO’s Vice President Questions On DxOMark’s Purpose

If you didn’t know, DxOMark is benchmark for smartphones that tests out devices’ cameras. It is pretty understandable for smartphone brands to send it to them to let consumers out there to know how great their product performs. One brand that doesn’t think it’s necessary is OPPO, where their Vice President, Brian Shen has decided to question the purpose of the benchmark platform.
Conversing with his followers on Weibo, Brian has said that there was no need for setting a specific standard when it concerns to smartphone cameras. He then questioned on whether it was right to standardize every smartphone camera to one particular standard.
He then added “Do you really need DXO? Do all cameras have to be tuned to the same standard? I mean, there may be a need for rating agencies, but does anything as subjective as taking a picture have to be set to the same standard? Is it right To beautify everyone into one style?”.

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Strongly against DxOMark, they have never submitted their phones to the platform, so you’ll find no luck in finding one there. Currently, 3 devices sit in first place which features HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro, HUAWEI P20 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy S10+. Following behind in second place and third is Xiaomi’s Mi 9 and the iPhone XS Max.
Pokdepinion: I personally think that benchmarks such as DxOMark makes it easier for consumers to get an idea of how good/bad a certain product is. It certainly helps when you’re planning on getting a smartphone. It’s more about getting a rough idea.
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Halo Infinite Aim Assist Reportedly Dividing the Fanbase

When it comes to games with crossplay, it’s hard to find the perfect balance for gamers from all platforms to play on a truly balanced playing field. In the case of Halo Infinite, the aim assist is dividing the fanbase, and here’s what you need to know.
Halo Infinite Aim Assist Issues

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While the Halo Infinite multiplayer beta was mostly well-received by gamers, there is one aspect to the gameplay that became a hot topic for debate; aim assist.
It appears that for those who are playing on Xbox One / Xbox Series X, the aim assist is quite lacking for controller players, making it hard to match up with PC gamers who are typically on keyboard and mouse. Interestingly, PC gamers who use a controller instead will have no aim assist whatsoever.
Simply put, it’s much easier to aim for those who are on mouse and keyboard, giving Xbox console players a massive disadvantage. With that being said, some gamers are also saying that the game’s higher TTK (time to kill) compensates for the poor aim assist but it still does make it unnecessarily hard for console gamers nonetheless.
Halo Infinite will be officially launching on 8th December 2021 for the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC, but the multiplayer portion is already available now for free.
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Pokdepinion: If enough people voice out their displeasure, I’m sure a future update will do some tweaks and additions for aim assist in the game. Otherwise, they risk losing a huge chunk of their player base to other games. Where do you stand on this issue?
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Diablo 4 Expected to Launch on April 2023

If all goes according to plan, Diablo 4 will be launching on April 2023, which means it’s coming very soon. Here’s what we know thus far.
Diablo 4 Coming Next Year?

According to recent reports by Windows Central and XboxEra, Diablo 4 is expected to launch in April 2023. The final release date will be announced at The Game Award 2022.

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Along with the release date, we expect a new trailer for the game to drop as well, along with details on the different editions available for the game for both digital and physical copies, with the latter mostly being for the collector’s edition. We’re also expecting pre-orders to open up shortly after the announcement at The Game Awards 2022.
Allegedly, one of the Diablo 4 pre-order bonuses include access to an early build of the game for a limited time sometime in February 2023. However, it’s uncertain if the beta will be exclusive to pre-order gamers or if they will simply have access to it.
Diablo 4 will be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC sometime in 2023.
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Pokdepinion: Arguably one of the most highly anticipated games to launch next year, I hope they don’t disappoint with it. Gonna be fun going through dungeons with friends, that’s for sure.
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New Gunbound Set For Release Soon On Mobile Devices

Back in the days, Gunbound was a popular title for gamers to play on PC. Now it seems that there’s a new titles that’s soon to arrive on mobile devices called New Gunbound later in the year.

The game is brought by the folks from Softnyx and Electronics Extreme (EXE) and will be released in 11 countries in the Southeast Asia region. Thanks to Gunbound’s popularity, Softnyx decided to develop the new game. It has a concept of bringing back familiar environment of playing Gunbound and combine it with new mobile features and systems to offer support for various types of gamers such as experienced Gunbound players as well as new genre gamers who are seeking for a new casual game.
If you’re wondering on what the game is like, well it is a shooting strategy game that combines with an RPG style. The key feature in this game is Mobiles where there are many types of vehicles that you can choose from, with each of them coming with unique skills and abilities. There’s PvE and PvP modes too choose from. In PvP, there’s the Classic Mode and Real Time Mode available.

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New Gunbound is currently under development and internal testing to make sure that the game will be completed and perfected. Both Softnyx and EXE expects the game to be launched around Q4 of this year.
Pokdepinion: Gunbound was literally at every cyber cafes back in the day. Let’s see if the new game will fare well with gamers this time around.
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Saint Seiya Characters Unveiled for Jump Force

One of the most highly anticipated games especially for those who are into Japanese anime / manga, Jump Force has a brand new trailer published by Bandai Namco. This one focuses on characters from Saint Seiya; Pegasus Seiya and Dragon Shiryu.
It appears that both characters will be joining the battle in Jump Force. For those who don’t know, both characters are part of the Knights of the Zodiac who protect and keep peace throughout the world. Seiya is the Saint of the Pegasus Constellation, hence his full name, and in addition to his steadfast nature, Jump Force also portrays his ability to call upon the Gold Cloth of Sagittarius to increase his power in a pinch.
Meanwhile, Dragon Shiryu is the Saint of the Dragon Constellation, and is very composed and skilled. For his strongest attacks, Shiryu calls upon the Libra Cloth, which you can see in action in the trailer. This new trailer also gives us our first glimpse at a new Mayan stage infused with elements from the Shounen series featured, just like other stages in Jump Force.

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You can check out the trailer introducing the Saint Saiya characters at the top of this post. Jump Force will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC sometime in February 2019.
Pokdepinion: Looks like they’re really trying to make the game as big as possible. Not that I’m complaining of course, because we’ll get to see plenty of dream matches come to life when the game is finally out.
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Sony A6300 Mirrorless Camera Review — Often Underestimated, Rarely Disappointed

Mirrorless cameras are a big thing in today’s world, more so than DSLRs at least when it comes to consumers and prosumers. You get something compact and easy to bring around while having the imaging capabilities of a DSLR with the ability to change lenses as well.
Previously, we reviewed the Sony A7S II, which is widely known as a low-light beast. This camera we have here is considered to be that same camera’s little brother. Not that the A7S II was a DSLR to begin with but rather, stepping down from full-frame to APS-C. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the Sony A6300.

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Sony A6300 Mirrorless Camera

Once upon a time, people were raving about the imaging qualities of the Sony A6000 mirrorless camera. Having DSLR-like qualities in a compact package was the dream for many. This Sony A6300 is the successor to that very same camera, with various improvements here and there.
While it still has the 24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor like its predecessor, it is said to be a newly developed version that will maximize efficiency and overall performance. Other than that, the Sony A6300 now has 4K video recording, a 2,359k dot EVF, 120 fps video recording so you can get awesome slow-mo shots, and weather-sealing.

Despite all that, the most notable difference that will make people jump on this instead of the A6000 would be the addition of the microphone jack. The A6000 had some pretty good video recording capabilities but the lack of a microphone jack hindered it from being utilized to its full potential…unless you get an external recorder.
Together with this Sony A6300, we were given a Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens, which is a mid-range zoom lens providing 35mm equivalent focal length range of 24-105mm. In other words, it can provide wide-angle to short telephoto shots.
You can select apertures of f/4 to f/22 and it will be constant no matter how zoomed in or out it currently is, and it also has Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization so camera shakes will be less of a problem.

What You Need to Know
Built-in flash
The Sony A6300 is an APS-C camera, meaning here that compared to full-frame cameras, this one has a 1.5x crop factor. In simpler terms, if you took a full-frame camera and an APS-C camera with the same lenses and shot at the same distance, it will appear more zoomed in on the APS-C camera. This is important to take note as using a 50mm lens on APS-C will look similar to a theoretical 75mm on a full-frame.
This one was hailed as having one of the best and fastest autofocus systems around. Compared to the A6000’s 198 phase detection points and 25 contrast detection points, the Sony a6300 has a whopping 425 phase detection points and 169 contrast detection points. Since the AF points cover the entire field of view, the camera should be able to effectively track fast-moving subjects across the frame, making it a great camera for capturing action sports or other things with fast movement.

Just like the Sony A7S II, there is no fully articulating screen here. You can swivel it to a certain degree but that’s pretty much about it. There’s also no touchscreen here if that’s what you’re looking for. If it had a fully articulating screen, this might actually be the better option compared to Sony’s own RX100 lineup, but if that doesn’t bother you and you just want touchscreen, the newer Sony A6500 has that.
Focus peaking. The yellow outline depicts what is being focused.
What I absolutely love about the Sony A6300 is focus peaking and zebra assist. It makes playing with manual focus easy as I know what’s being focused on and how well a particular subject is being focused. While experts will not need this feature, I personally find it important as it not only helps me get a good focus, it gives me assurance on the pictures I’m taking while in manual focus.

Because the Sony A6300 is a mirrorless camera, it’s much smaller than traditional DSLRs. It’s even smaller than Sony’s own A7 lineup, which makes this a very convenient item to bring around anywhere and everywhere especially when paired with this particular zoom lens we were given.

Ease of Use

With a magnesium alloy body, the Sony A6300 feels sturdy despite its light weight. The body has even been improved from its predecessor, making it easier to grip. This is very apparent to me because with most cameras, I need a neck strap because I don’t want it to fall but this is actually the first time I’m confident in using it without the strap.

When you first look at the body, you’ll definitely notice 3 dials; 1 to change shooting mode, 1 without any labels whatsoever, and 1 to the right of the screen. The latter 2 can be customized in the settings menu to adjust any functions you’d like, such as changing ISO, aperture, and more.

As you slowly look towards other parts of the camera, you start to notice these buttons with the letter ‘C’ on them. These are also customizable and allows you to activate a myriad of functions. Then, you’ll notice a strange looking dial right beside the EVF. At first, I was completely clueless as to what this was but turns out it’s the EVF Diopter Adjustment. If you wear glasses for any reason, this feature is a lifesaver. It’s not exclusive to the Sony A6300 but I just the placement of the diopter adjustment a little unusual.

Then you have the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, which allows you to use MI-compatible accessories from Sony such as microphones, lights, and more. The shutter button is placed at where you’d expect it to be but the video record button’s positioning is rather odd. It’s at the very corner of the camera, right below the blank dial. Not that it’s inconvenient, just odd.

The Fn (function) button doubles as a Wi-Fi button letting you connect to a smartphone over Wi-Fi or NFC if your smartphone features it. You can add additional features to the camera using Sony PlayMemories apps, with apps available for free or alternatively for a fee.
This camera would be so much better with a touchscreen. I’m aware that the newer a6500 has it but for the amount of money you pay for this, I expected it to be included. After all, a similarly priced Canon 80D has touchscreen. The Canon 80D is nowhere as compact however, as it is a DSLR.
Speaking of the Canon 80D, the Sony A6300 does have one particular advantage over it. You can charge the camera via MicroUSB, which is very convenient as not only can you use your phone’s charger, you can also use a powerbank to charge the device if you’re on the go.

Connectivity

Just like most Sony cameras today, you can also pair it with your phone via NFC/Wi-Fi to transfer photos and videos via the PlayMemories app. Pairing is also easy to do, and both devices will remember each other so the next time you need to connect, it’s essentially hassle-free.

Via the app, you can also download a number of applications for the camera. There’s no groundbreaking additions or anything here but it might be something worth checking for you. You can also use that app on your smartphone to turn it into a remote shutter, which is especially helpful if you plan on recording yourself due to a lack of a fully articulating screen.

Taking Pictures with the Sony A6300
With the Sony A6300 and SonyVario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens, I took a number of pictures while I was out and about at work. The aperture is set to constant F/4, with the only variance here being ISO, shutter speed, and zoom length. Check out the pictures below here:
f/4.0, ISO 2500, 1/40 shutter speed
Focusing on DualShock 4. f/4.0, ISO 1000, 1/6 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 1000, 1/60 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 2500, 1/200 shutter speed
It has trouble with focusing on subjects upclose. f/4.0, ISO 2500, 1/25 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 2500, 1/40 shutter speed
Not zoomed in. f/4.0, ISO 2000, 1/160 shutter speed
Maximum zoom. f/4.0, ISO 2000, 1/20 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 2000, 1/320 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 500, 1/13 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 500, 1/60 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 500, 1/40 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 500, 1/10 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 500, 1/50 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 500, 1/30 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 500, 1/25 shutter speed
Outside event venue on a sunny afternoon. f/4.0, ISO 640, 1/200 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 640, 1/25 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 1000, 1/100 shutter speed
Can’t capture the text clear enough when zoomed in for afar. f/4.0, ISO 1250, 1/40 shutter speed
f/4.0, ISO 1600, 1/80 shutter speed
The cinema entrance is always dark. f/4.0, ISO 4000, 1/50 shutter speed
Inside the cinema with the lights on. f/4.0, ISO 4000, 1/10 shutter speed
Inside the cinema with the lights on. f/4.0, ISO 4000, 1/8 shutter speed
Took 4 shots and the results were the same, it has trouble focusing in this type of lighting situations. f/4.0, ISO 4000, 1/160 shutter speed
The following few shots were from our product shots for a review. These pictures were taken by my colleague, Syed Hassan, and he lets the camera dictate everything so he didn’t fiddle with the settings. As such, the aperture differs from shot to shot:
f/6.3, ISO 1250, 1/160 shutter speed
f/5.6, ISO 1250, 1/200 shutter speed
f/7.1, ISO 1250, 1/200 shutter speed
f/6.3, ISO 1250, 1/200 shutter speed
f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/80 shutter speed
f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/80 shutter speed
While low-light performance is decent on this camera, I noticed it had trouble focusing in low-light situations. Just to let you know, some of the pictures I took when it’s even just a bit dark required a few takes. It also seemed to have a bit of trouble focusing when the subject is near but for that, I believe that’s simply because this zoom lens is not a good choice for that type of shots.
However, it is an easy to use camera and even if I let the camera dictate the settings, it produces some pretty good images. It might need a bit of colour correction but nothing a bit of post-processing can’t help.

Conclusion

The Sony A6300, especially when paired with the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens, is a package that strikes a wonderful balance for users. It’s clearly geared towards people who want to leap from beginners to professionals as it’s easy to use, and some of the features help guide you through the more advanced aspects of it.
The body itself is compact and easy to bring around, making it a great choice for those who are always on-the-go but don’t want to sacrifice on quality. Compared to the compact cameras like the RX100, at least you can change lenses on this to suit your needs.
We wanted to test the video capabilities on this baby but needed more time so for now, we can only review it purely on photography. As far as taking pictures is concerned, it can get a bit warm but nothing to worry about. It never overheated for me but it might happen for other people, especially if you constantly shoot under sunlight and are always taking hundreds of photos within a short span of time.
If this at least had a fully-articulated screen, vloggers and selfie-lovers would definitely go for this instead of the RX100, G7X, or other similar cameras. For now, I award the Sony A6300 mirrorless camera with our Silver Pokdeward!

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New PS5 Beta Update Adds SSD Expansion and Other Cool Changes

One of the key features of the PlayStation 5 is the ability to expands its SSD storage via an M.2 slot. However, you can’t do it at launch and the firmware doesn’t allow for it yet. With the newest PS5 beta update, it finally enables support for the feature and also introduces a number of cool changes.
PS5 Beta Update Adds SSD Expansion

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Sony has posted a tutorial on their official blog detailing how to install an SSD on the PlayStation 5 console, including how to use it and which M.2 SSD storage devices are compatible. With that being said, only PS5 beta users can make use of it as they have the necessary firmware that supports the use.
This particular PS5 beta firmware update, which is available in select regions, also includes a number of other cool changes. This includes the following:

3D Audio Support for TV Speakers
UX Improvements
Control Centre interface now includes more personalization options
Updated ‘Friends’ Tab brings better management options
PlayStation 4 and 5 game version are now seperated on the homescreen and library
Players can switch between 720p and 1080p on PlayStation Now

In case you may be eager to expand your PlayStation 5 storage, there are some requirements you need to keep in mind. We’ve simplified it for your understanding right here:

You will need to be a PS5 beta user
NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD with a capacity of 250GB to 4TB
The SSD must have sequential read speed of 5,500MB/s or faster
22mm module width
M.2 type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 form factor
Socket 3 (Key M)
Must be smaller than 110 x 25 x 11.25 mm / 4.33 x 0.984 x 0.442 inches (L x W x H)
The SSD must either have a built-in heatsink or you must attach one yourself, either single-sided or double-sided

If you require more details on how to go about expanding your PS5 storage, click right here.

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Pokdepinion: As excited as I am over this feature, M.2 SSD storage devices that fit this requirements aren’t exactly easy to find yet. Even if you can find them, it’s likely going to cost you a pretty penny, so I wouldn’t rush it yet. The existing storage is still plenty after all.
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Purchase A Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 And Get A RM100 Rebate

Samsung Malaysia has just announced that they will be offering an RM100 instant rebate when customers purchase the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7. This means that the Galaxy Tab A7 can now be gotten for a promo price of RM899 (the original price is RM999).
Get an instant RM100 rebate when you buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features a 10.4-inch WUXGA+ display, a Snapdragon 662 SoC, 3GB RAM, either 32GB or 64GB internal storage which can be expanded via microSD. The Galaxy Tab A7 also features quad firing speakers with Dolby Atmos as well as having a 7040mAh under the hood with 15W fast charging support.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7’s versatility makes it perfect for both working professionals and enthusiastic students. Users can conveniently share files through several devices at the same time, allowing them to access work files from anywhere, including the kitchen and the sofa. The front camera position on the Galaxy Tab A7 is perfect for video calls, allowing students to access their online classes.
The promotion is valid until 6 June or while stocks last. For more information on the promotion, check out the official website right here.
Pokdepinion: Now this is mighty interesting. I’ve been meaning to get myself a tablet for my media consumption needs and this looks like a good choice for me. Particularly the screen, quad speakers and battery size.
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GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Performance Over All Else

Under normal circumstances, we would have started our GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 review with an unboxing. Unfortunately, our review unit only came in a backpack containing only the laptop and the charger itself. As such, we will be skipping to the next section.
Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-12700H, 14C(6P+8E)/20T @ 2.3GHz (up to 4.7GHz Turbo), 45W TDP, Intel 7

RAM
16GB DDR4-3200 (dual-channel)

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6

Storage
1TB m.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (ESR01TBMFCT-E8GBTOEM4)

Software
Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Connectivity
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2)
Wired
1 x Thunderbolt 4, 40Gbps, supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB-PD
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x 3.5mm audio jack

Display
17.3″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 360Hz IPS-level anti-glare display
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over Thunderbolt 4
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x Mini DisplayPort

Audio
2 x 2.5W Speaker
Microphone
DTS:X Ultra Audio Technology

Power
99WHrs
240W power adapter

Dimensions
398.78 x 254 x 27 mm

Weight
2.7kg

Performance
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – CrystalDiskMark
Starting off with CrystalDiskMark, the SSD storage used by the GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 showed very high speeds overall. It’s definitely more than enough for most people, especially given the 1TB storage space. In case you’re wondering, the SSD storage device is the 1TB ESR01TBMFCT-E8GBTOEM4.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Cinebench R20
Moving on to Cinebench R20, the Intel Core i7-12700H proves to be quite a powerful CPU, being one of the best scoring machines in our list of benchmarked laptops. I was hoping the multi-core score could be better but perhaps optimizing the RAM configuration would do the trick to some extent.

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GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Unigine SuperPosition
Next up on Unigine SuperPosition in the 4K Optimized benchmark, the GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 may not have broken the 10,000 milestone but a score of 9,082 is still excellent nonetheless. It shows that it’s a capable machine when it comes to 3D applications and games.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – 3DMark Time Spy
As for 3DMark’s Time Spy, it managed to break the 10,000 mark, and the score is certainly quite high up there. This is showing how powerful it is, which should be more than adequate for most people when it comes to gaming, even at a competitive level.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – 3DMark Port Royal
When ray tracing comes into play, the score is noticeably lower, at 6,627 but it’s still a great score nonetheless. After all, ray tracing can be very resource-intensive, and it takes a lot of firepower to really make full use of it. If you want better performance in this area, you will need to look at an RTX 3080 or higher.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – PCMark 10
Moving on to PCMark 10, the GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 proves to be a great machine overall, as it easily nails down the Essentials, Productivity, and Digital Content Creation areas. I expected the overall score to be higher but hey, it’s easily in the top 3 in our list of benchmarked laptops.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Gaming
I’m sure many of you are wondering how the GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 performs in gaming and I can safely say that it manages to do so excellently. Given the display is just Full HD resolution, all the games in this resolution easily surpasses 60FPS, with Valorant running at 269FPS on average, and Apex Legends running at 156FPS on average. If you want to enjoy the full 360Hz experience, drop down the settings and you should come rather close to it for some games.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Battery endurance test
Lastly, the battery life on the GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 proves to be…on the average side unfortunately. In PCMark’s Modern Office endurance test, it only managed to last 5 hours and 38 minutes (278 minutes). In the gaming endurance test, it lasted an hour and 3 minutes (63 minutes). This is rather surprising given the massive 99WHr battery capacity, which makes it inefficient in terms of energy consumption.
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The Good
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Powered by Intel and NVIDIA
Arguably the biggest highlight of the GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 is its performance. As you can see from the benchmark results, the Intel Core i7-12700H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti makes for a great combination. Sure, the 16GB dual-channel RAM is pretty much adequate at 3200MHz, some may expect a RAM with higher clock speed for maximum performance.
It’s also worth noting that the 1TB SSD is practically lightning fast, so you get to enjoy both speed and capacity. If that’s not enough, you can always add more storage devices as there is another empty M.2 slot inside.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review
Another thing worth pointing is that the thermals is surprisingly good for both the CPU and GPU. It does get hot, and you can feel in the center of the keyboard, but it’s still within safe range with no thermal throttling from my experience overall. Fan noise, which expectedly ramps up as the temperatures rise, is within acceptable levels.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Per-key RGB
The use of per-key RGB lighting for the keyboard is certainly an eye candy, though one would expect at least this much given the price point. As for typing, it’s certainly comfortable with slight tactile feedback and no clickiness to it. Not only that, it’s spaced out well and comes with a Numpad.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Display
As for the display, the 360Hz refresh rate is certainly great for gamers who are typically more competitive and geared towards fast-paced games. Sure, most games will not be able to fully take advantage of it but the hardware is certainly strong enough to push the frame high enough to see noticeable benefits to speed and response time, especially in games like Valorant and CS:GO.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Glowing AORUS logo
In terms of design, I’d give it a plus point as the only overly-gamer aesthetic you get hear is the per-key RGB lighting. Everything else is rather muted still so you can easily use it in an office environment without sticking out like a sore thumb. Moreover, the lighting on the AORUS logo adds a nice touch to the overall look. In case you’re wondering, the build quality is pretty good despite being mostly plastic.
The Bad
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review
Of course, every product would have its fair share of drawbacks. In the case of the GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5, let’s start with the display. The use of Full HD resolution is a bit surprising as one would think they would at least bump it up to 1440p resolution in 2022. Sure, you might think it’s because they want to focus more on performance but games could easily be set to a lower resolution and still enjoy high frame rates.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Power button
Another negative point would be the speakers. The volume is pretty much adequate but all the sounds coming out it is rather hollow. The mids and highs come out relatively decent but there’s no bass whatsoever, making it sound rather soulless. To give you an idea, the speakers on an iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra sounds better in terms of quality.
Lastly, the battery life is rather disappointing. It’s understandable that a laptop running high performance parts wouldn’t be energy-efficient, and this is true with most gaming laptops. However, one would expect it to be better given the massive 99Whr battery. If you are planning on bringing this out with you, a charger is a must-have with this one.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Verdict
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 Review – Guess whose eyes are those?
The GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 is a great gaming laptop but whether it works for you is dependent on your needs for one, especially given its price tag of RM15,999. If you’re a more competitive gamer, you will benefit from high performance and the 360Hz refresh rate. For the more casual folk, you might be better off with a smaller, more energy-efficient one with a higher resolution display.
At the end of our GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 review, I award this gaming laptop with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to GIGABYTE Malaysia for sending us this gaming laptop for the purpose of this review.
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Here’s How to Know Which Games Work on the Steam Deck

Not all Steam games are able to run on the Steam Deck. Here’s how you can tell which games will work so you can avoid wasting time with it.
Steam Deck Games Compatibility

The idea of Valve’s Steam Deck as a portable PC gaming machine is a pretty enticing one, and it’s expected to launch soon. However, many gamers thought that every game on the Steam marketplace is capable of running on the system, which isn’t exactly the case. So how do you tell which games are compatible with the handheld device?

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Valve recently launched a new webpage along with a YouTube video explaining how to tell which games work and which games don’t. To be precise, they labeled it accordingly with which games work great, while the others may not work well enough, and it’s called the Steam Deck Compatibility program.
The labels that will be displayed for each game on Steam are:

Verified: Green checkmark, “This game works great on Steam Deck, right out of the box”
Playable: Yellow exclaimation mark, “The game may require some manual tweaking by the user to play”
Unsupported: Gray no symbol, “The game is currently not functional on Steam Deck”
Unknown: Gray question mark, “We haven’t checked this game for compatiblity yet”

Games with the Verified label will work with the onscreen keyboard, supports the Steam Deck native resolution, has full support for the customized Linux kernel used by the OS, and the menus can be navigated using the built-in controller. It’s also worth noting that the Steam marketplace will only show Verified games on the first page, but you can still go thru the entire catalog by browsing.
Steam Deck will begin shipping in December 2021, with prices starting from USD $399 (RM1,660) for the 64GB variant to USD $649 (RM2,700) for the 512GB variant.
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Pokdepinion: Well, if it doesn’t work well with the controller, I wouldn’t be surprise to see gamers willing to bring around wireless keyboards / mouse around as well. Would be an interesting sight to behold.
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Samsung Folding Phone Galaxy F Confirmed By CEO

Apparently all the rumors of Samsung are in the works of producing a foldable phone is real as it was confirmed by Samsung’s very own CEO, DJ Koh.
Samsung Galaxy F Confirmed
Samsung Galaxy F render by NIEUWEMOBIEL
The Samsung CEO has said that they are not just producing a device that can fold but also to mark it as a game-changing feature to the smartphone market.
Koh mentioned that Samsung is “focusing on developing innovations that will be genuinely accepted and liked by consumers”. The company has also accepted that other smartphone brands are also competing with them on who will be the one to come out with the feature first and claim to be the ‘world’s first’.

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In addition to that, Koh added that the Galaxy F concept is not a one-off thing. This means that they will continue to innovate the feature with the Galaxy F being the benchmark for foldable smartphones.
Availability and release date of the device is yet to be confirmed but we will learn more as more information comes out from the company. Until then, watch this space to learn more on the Samsung Galaxy F.
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Pokdepinion: If this really comes out, well I’ll say “that’s really innovative of them”.. but then again, I don’t think I’d be attracted to a phone just because you can fold it. What do you think? Would you get it just for that feature? Let us know in the comments down below as usual.
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Last Call For HUAWEI Super Device Mid-Year Fiesta

HUAWEI is offering some surprises to all Malaysians to thank them for their continued support by bringing Super Device Mid-Year Fiesta, from now until 30 June 2022, the company is offering a multitude of interesting promotions, including discounts of up to RM4,800 and a variety of free gifts and bundles.
Let’s have a peek at what HUAWEI has in store for you during the Super Device Mid-Year Fiesta.

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HUAWEI P50 Pro

The P50 Pro camera’s True-Chroma Image Engine has an enhanced ambient light detecting system. It enables users to capture photographs of their surroundings in their true colours, exactly as their eyes perceive them. The device also features a SuperZoom matrix and Dual-Matrix Camera design. The phone is on offer for RM3,699 which was priced at RM4,199 from now until 30 June 2022.
MateBook D15

The MateBook D15 features a stunning 15.6-inch IPS FullView screen, it weighs only 1.53kg. Because it is also part of the HUAWEI Smart Office family, connecting the laptop to other compatible HUAWEI devices has never been easier. It is presently available for the cheap price of RM1,899 which was originally priced at RM2,099 and you will also receive a complimentary laptop bag.
WATCH GT 3

The WATCH GT 3 is a fashionable fitness wristwatch that serves as your personal training assistant on your wrist. It also improves on its predecessor by offering over 100 work modes in the Professional Fitness feature and Truseen 5.0+ all-day health monitoring in the Professional Health function. 2 The watch is intended to make your time off for workout regimen more fun and enhanced.
Vision S

The Vision S promises a beautifully smooth viewing experience with its 120Hz High Refresh-Rate Screen, thanks to the Smart MEMC technology that converts low frame-rate videos to 120 fps. When the screen is turned off, the Vision S also functions as a high-end speaker for your living room, allowing you to rock out to all of your favourite tunes.
MatePad 11

With its Multi-Window feature, the MatePad 11 redefines the balance between work and pleasure for those who value a work-life balance. It enables users to open up to four apps on a single screen. Users can enjoy the benefit of the TÜV Rheinland Dual Certification 4 on the MatePad 11 for a discounted price of RM1,999 which is retailed at RM2,399, which offers reduced blue light without the need to switch display modes and without colour casting so that user’s eyes can have a brighter, more eye-friendly display when looking at a screen for long periods of time.
Available Promotions

Products
Retail Price (RM)
Promotional Price and Free Gifts (RM)

P50 Pro
4,199
3,699
RM500 Off

 P50 Pocket
7,299 / 5,999
–
Free HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio worth up to RM1,199

 nova 9 SE
1,099
–
Free HUAWEI FreeLace worth up to RM379

 nova 9
1,999
1,799
RM200 Off

 nova 8
1,899
1,699
RM200 Off

 nova 8i
1,299
999
RM300 Off

 WATCH GT 3 (42mm)
999 / 1,099
799 / 899
RM200 Off

 WATCH GT Runner
1,399
1,199
RM200 Off

Matebook D15 10th i3 (8+256)
2,099
1,899
RM200 Off with Free HUAWEI Backpack worth up to RM199

Matebook D15 10th i5 (8+512)
2,999
–
Free HUAWEI Backpack worth up to RM199

Matebook D14 10th i5 (8+512)
2,999
2,799
RM200 Off with Free HUAWEI Backpack worth up to RM199

MatePad 11 10.95’ 2021
1,999 / 2,399
–
Free Smart Magnetic Keyboard worth up to RM499

MatePad 10.4’ 2020 WIFI
1,199
–
Free Smart Magnetic Keyboard worth up to RM399

MatePad 10.4’ 2022 128 LTE
1,599
–
Free Smart Magnetic Keyboard worth up to RM399

 Vision S 65’
3,999
3,499
RM500 Off

Stay tuned to HUAWEI Malaysia’s Facebook page for more information on HUAWEI’s latest products.
Pokdepinion: HUAWEI promotion last call! Those who are looking for a HUAWEI device be sure to get them now!
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Maxis Launches New Hotlink Postpaid And Fibre Plan

Maxis has announced its new Hotlink Postpaid and Fibre plan to provide customers with a more comprehensive and rewarding experience.
Introducing the new Hotlink Postpaid and Fibre plan

New and existing Hotlink Postpaid 60 users may now bundle their mobile plan with Maxis Home Fibre to get 2x more data, including 30GB all-day broadband and 30GB YouTube bandwidth, by simply adding any Maxis Fibre plan starting at RM89 per month.

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Hotlink Fibre and Postpaid will provide superfast internet speeds of up to 800Mbps. Customers who live in places where fibre is not available can instead choose for Maxis Home 4G WiFi with unlimited data.
“As Malaysia’s leading converged solutions provider, Maxis continues to create innovative and differentiated offerings with greater affordability and accessibility especially in these challenging times. Our Hotlink Postpaid and Fibre is the perfect solution for young Malaysians and value seekers who crave to do even more in their increasingly digital lifestyles,” said Arjun Varma, Head of Maxis Consumer, Maxis. “We resonate with their aspirations to be future ready and want to enable them to Always Be Ahead in a changing world.”

Customers may also obtain the latest mobile gadgets for as little as RM1 or receive interesting home equipment like a Lenovo Tablet, Samsung Smart TV, or Samsung Monitor on Home Zerolution for as little as RM1 each month. Customers can also make unlimited calls and send unlimited SMS to any network.
For more information on Hotlink Postpaid and Fibre, head cover to the official website here.
Pokdepinion: This new plan is quite good with very reasonable pricing. If I didn’t have a fast enough internet connection at home I would definitely look at this Hotlink Postpaid and Fibre plan.
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Get the ASUS VG278QR for just RM999!

ASUS is running a promotion tomorrow, and among the items on sale is the ASUS VG278QR, a 165 Hz gaming monitor that’s validated by NVIDIA to be G-SYNC Compatible. Priced at RM999, it’s a pretty good option for gamers who want to improve their gaming experiences.

If you would prefer a smaller monitor, ASUS is running a promo on the 24.5″ ASUS VG258QR which is also 165 Hz and G-SYNC Compatible, complete with validation by NVIDIA. If you want a higher resolution display to work with, there’s also the ASUS PB277Q with a 1440p resolution and a 75 Hz refresh rate.

In addition to that, ASUS will also be giving out up to RM300 vouchers for their graphics cards, with the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER EVO 8GB GDDR6, Dual GeForce RTX™ 2070 SUPER EVO 8GB GDDR6 and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER EVO 8GB GDDR6 offered in this promotion.

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Last but not least, there are huge discounts on ASUS’ lineup of networking products and peripherals which you can check out above.
Pokdepinion: The ASUS Lyra Voice with RM410 off is definitely going to be my pick if I needed a new router.
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TM to raise package price of Unifi after 24 months – [UPDATE] Minister Gobind Singh Deo Chimes In

Remember how we all rejoiced when TM dropped the prices of the unifi 100 Mbps plan? It’s now RM129, but they have updated their FAQ recently. The change was spotted by Amanz.my, and unsuspecting subscribers are in for a surprise.

That’s because the unifi 100 Mbps plan which they are currently RM129 for, will suddenly have to pay RM159 after the 24-month contract ends. RM30 extra is a pretty substantial additional 23% that you have to pay for said monthly internet subscription though.

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It wouldn’t be surprising for TM to tweak their FAQ again before anyone hits the 24-month mark with their unifi 100 Mbps package. Or maybe if you threaten to unsubscribe, they will cut you a better deal? Malaysian telcos have proven time and again that they aren’t averse to that.
What do you think? Is this a bait-and-switch tactic, or just simple business? You can check out the full FAQ document and see if they have changed anything else here.
[UPDATE 2:30PM] Minister of Communications and Multimedia Gobind Singh Deo chimes in

Saya telahpun arahkan SKMM panggil TM dan minta penjelasan berkenaan perkara ini. Satu laporan akan dikemukakan kepada saya minggu depan. https://t.co/sJ1kK3zP78
— GobindSinghDeo (@GobindSinghDeo) November 17, 2018

With regards to the price increment after the 24-month period, Minister of Communications and Multimedia Gobind Singh Deo has taken note of the matter.
He has since tweeted out that he has directed SKMM / MCMC to contact TM and get an explanation from with regards to this matter. We can expect answers from him sometime next week.
Pokdepinion: Seems like TM is still not ready to target lower subscription rates.
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New Resident Evil 4 Remake Discovery Has Fans Worried

Some new discoveries on the upcoming Resident Evil 4 Remake game has a number of fans worried how the game might turn out.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Microtransactions

According to details stemming from the Entertainment Software Ratings Boards (ESRB), Resident Evil 4 Remake will include some form of in-game purchases. As for what sort of microtransaction is available in the game, that is still unknown at this point in time.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake was reviewed by the ESRB and given the M rating for mature audiences only. This isn’t a surprise given its content depicting blood, gore, violence, and strong language. The board has examined the content of the game, which is how details of the game’s in-game purchases came about.
There is a chance that it could be limited to just purchasing extra equipment and supplies, or it could be something specifically for a potential multiplayer portion of the game, which has yet to be confirmed. The reason why people thought here could be a multiplayer mode is because they included it in the Resident Evil 3 remake.
Resident Evil 4 Remake will be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and PC on 24th March 2023.
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Pokdepinion: It’s no surprise to see it being included in the game but as long as it’s not necessary to complete the game, I have no problems with it. Imagine buying a game that is pay-to-win, and then imagine the amount of outrage engulfing the community.
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How To : Configure D-Link DSL-2750E

As I promised back then on the D-Link DSL-2750E review, here’s a guide on how to set up this modem. Today I will guide you guys how to set up the modem as an end-user to ensure connection stability.
This configuration guide may be a little lacking for some but I believe this is good enough for most end-users. The main intention of this guide is to help them to achieve a great stable Internet experience.

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Before we get started, make sure to power-on the modem and connect all the necessary cables. Make sure it’s connected to a PC with an Ethernet cable.
Setup Username and ID
First of all before we are able to use the Internet connection, we must setup the username and ID in the ADSL modem. Make sure you have all the configuration details from your ISP. If you have any problems, you might have to call customer service for assistance.
In this session what you need is the PPP username and password that you can retrieve from ISP customer service, VPI and VCI value according to the country. You can check which value is used in your country. As for Malaysia, it uses VPI 0 and VCI 35.
The VPI/VCI settings are different according to your ISPs in different countries, so make sure you get it right. On Protocol we are using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and LLC encapsulation mode.
Click on SETUP tab choose on Internet Setup. What we need to change here is to choose correct VPI/VCI value, encapsulation mode, and most importantly your PPP username and password. Just leave the others at default settings. Please consult your ISP provider customer service regarding the PPP username and password. Click Apply to save the settings. If everything is correct, you should now have Internet access.

Wireless Setting
After we have Internet access, now we want to set up the wireless LAN or Wi-Fi. With this feature configure, any devices that has Wi-Fi capabilities can enjoy the Internet too. To do it click on ADVANCED tab and choose Advanced Wireless like the picture below.

My recommendation is the leave the top setting at default and what you need to change in this page is only the SSID . Pick your SSID as in my case I put it as FTE dlink and click Apply to save.

Now, you Wi-Fi connection is not secure which mean it’s open to public, everyone can join the network without authorization. To solve this, once again click on ADVANCED tab and choose Advanced Wireless. Then choose Security Setting to set up a new password for you Wi-Fi SSID.
I recommended to use WPA2 only Security Mode and TKA+AES encryption. This is commonly use nowadays because it have good security. Fill your pre-shared key with new password. To make sure that the password is secure please use both alphabet and numeric for the password, e.g.: Dlink2015hom3 . You can refer to the picture below.

DNS settings
After you have Internet access and secure Wi-Fi connectivity, now we’re going to change some settings to ensure better Internet experience.
Do you happen to face issues such as a site is blocked by your ISP? If your answer to that is yes, that may be caused by the default ISP’s DNS. I totally recommend you to change to an alternative DNS address. Most people often recommend Google public DNS. But let me give you a better recommendation. For myself I’m using Symantec DNS, but you also can use other DNS address like Komodo DNS or OpenDNS.

To make change on DNS address, easily go to DNS on Advanced Tab and put the DNS address in the bar. Note that this setting will be default on all PC and devices. Therefore you didn’t need to apply manually on your PC and devices.
Port Forwarding
This is an interesting subject for most p2p user (torrent). Did you facing throttling and slow torrent download speeds even though the file have huge quantity of seeders? This may be due to your IP address which was not port forwarded correctly. This is a common case for ADSL2 connection type. A good port will give you an advantage when downloading using p2p services.

To optimize your p2p download speed, the most basic thing you need is your IP address and port that you want to forward. You might ask what’s a good port to use, the safest is the 49160-65534 range to avoid the ISP from blocks or any possible application conflict. For this example I’m using 48762.
What you need to change on your modem as in the picture above is set the custom server, named it as what you like. Then put your computer IP address on the Server IP Address. Now put your value start and end, as is in the picture I put 48762 for both start and end port. Click apply to save and now you’ve configured port forwarding to your PC. Wait, you are not done yet. Make sure you are using the same value range on your P2P client.

Parental Control
This feature is quite important for some parents who care about their children’s online activity. Blocking any malicious and inappropriate site can be done from here. Click on ADVANCED and Parental Control and choose Block Website.

Clicks add to fill any desire website to block. For this example we are using www.apple.com as as subject. Click apply to save the setting. Now try to access the site and you will get an error like the picture below.

Congratulation, now you have succesfully configure D-Link DSL-2750E. Does this help you fix any of your Internet issue? I hope that I helped you fix some. For me these five features is good enough to achieve a good, stable and secure Internet connection. If you have any suggestion regarding this D-Link DSL-2750E ADSL modem, please leave a reply below.
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ThinkPad Releases 25th Anniversary Edition Laptop – Comes With Iconic Retro Features!

25 years ago, the ThinkPad made its debut. Featuring the iconic bright red TrackPoint and a classic design which still exists in modern form. Lenovo, the company that bought the ThinkPad from IBM, are commemorating the occasion with the release of ThinkPad Anniversary Edition 25.
ThinkPad Anniversary Edition 25
The anniversary edition laptop is a modern incarnation of the classic design and includes retro features of the original such as a backlit 7-row ThinkPad Classic keyboard,
Also a feature they brought back are the dedicated volume buttons, multiple status LEDs, and multicolor logo.
The concept for the design was launched back in June 25th 2015 via social media where they got feedback on what fans wanted and preferred how it should look like. With looks put aside, the new laptop is powered by Intel Core i7-7500U processor with NVIDIA GeForce 940MX and has a 14-inch full HD display.

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Also built in is 16GB of RAM and 512 GB of SSD storage. In addition, it has all the modern you’d expect from a laptop in 2017, which includes a USB-C port, three regular USB ports, an SD card reader, HDMI port, and Ethernet connectivity. There’s also a fingerprint reader that lets you log into Windows 10 with Windows Hello. So with all these put in together, rest assured that it sure to have modern features besides the retro look and built.
The ThinkPad Anniversary Edition 25 in limited quantities and only for selected countries. The price and availability in Malaysia in currently to be confirmed.
Pokdepinion: I’m sure some will feel nostalgic with the new edition laptop. Hopefully it will come out in Malaysia though.

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AMD RX Vega custom cards to ship in August; all aboard the hype train (again)

AMD’s cards based on the upcoming Vega architecture is one of the most anticipated updates in the PC enthusiast circle, but they have been a little late to launch. However it seems that they is finally ready to sell their latest cards. The latest report point towards AMD shipping final Vega chips to their AIB partners to finalize their custom card designs.
According to the source, AIBs will begin to ship their RX Vega cards between late July and early August. There will be a lag between shipping and retail availability, which points towards enthusiasts being able to actually purchase these cards for their gaming systems probably by late August.

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At the moment, we know from the Apple iMac Pro launch that there will be at least the Vega 64 and Vega 56 variants, and also the Vega Frontier Edition designed for workstations. Let’s hope that AMD manages to satisfy the public after all the hype that has been building up around the AMD Vega GPU architecture.
Pokdepinion: Just launch the cards already!
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Straight from the [email protected] global press conference in Berlin, Germany, Acer has introduced the world’s lightest 15-inch laptop, the Acer Swift 5. There’s also new Swift 3 laptops.
Introducing the Acer Swift 5: World’s Lightest 15-inch Laptop

During the [email protected] global press conference which took place in Berlin, Germany,the folks over at Acer has introduced the brand new Acer Swift 5 laptop. It currently holds the title of the world’s lightest 15-inch laptop, offering exceptional performance in an elegant chassis that weighs less than 1kg.

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Powered by the latest 8th gen Intel Core i7-8565U and i5-8265U CPU, it is a power-efficient machine that runs pretty snappy. It is said to have over 10 hours of battery life per full charge. It also comes with up to 16GBs of DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB of NVMe PCIe SSD, making it a great machine for multitasking with superbly fast boot / loading times.

The Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T) utilizes a 15-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen display with ultra-narrow bezels. With the bezels measuring in at 5.87mm, it effectively gives the laptop an 87.6% screen-to-body ratio, which will certainly be more enjoyable to view. There is also the Acer Color Intelligence which dynamically adjusts gamma and saturation in real-time and Acer BluelightShield feature which reduces blue light emissions for nighttime viewing.
It features top and bottom covers which have been constructed from magnesium-lithium alloy, which allows it to have a durable body that will not bend or twist despite its ultra-thin form.

For wireless connection, it will be utilizing a 2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi. The Acer Swift 5 will have a USB 3.1 Type-C Gen-2 port, which can be used to charge the laptop as it supports power delivery, and two USB 3.1 Type-A ports. If you want to connect it to an external monitor, you can make use of its HDMI port to do just that.
There is also a 14-inch version of the Swift 5 laptop (SF514-53T), which is a refresh of the older version, featuring the same new processors that is powering the 15-inch version along with a similar design to its 15-inch brother with its magnesium-lithium alloy body. This one measures in at 14.9mm thin and 970g in weight.
But wait, there’s more.
Acer Swift 3, Refreshed

They have also updated the Swift 3 line of laptops which now includes a 13.3-inch and 14-inch models featuring slimmer bezels, sleek aluminum design which is capable of opening 180-degrees to lay flat, and improved hardware.
The 13-inch model (SF313-51) will feature a Full HD display and integrated 4G LTE support. The 4G LTE support, It will be powered by the latest Intel Core CPU with up to 8GB DDR4 RAM and up to 512GB NVMe SSD.

The Acer Swift 3 with 14-inch displays will have two different models. The SF314-55 / SF314-55G will have a 14-inch Full HD display and packs the 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U / i5-8265U / i3-8145U processors with up to 8GB DDR4 RAM and up to 512GB NVMe SSD. For graphics, it will be utilizing the NVIDIA GeForce MX150 dGPU. For connectivity, it will have the 2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and a USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 port, which can be used to charge the device or to connect to external displays.
The SF314-56 / SF314-56G on the other hand will feature essentially the same hardware as the SF-31455 but with a slightly larger design to make room for HDD in the laptop as well as an extra large touchpad akin to those found in 15.6-inch laptops.
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Swift 5 with 15-inch display (SF515-51T) will be available in North America in January 2019, retailing from USD $1,099; in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in November 2018, starting at €1,099; and in China, in November 2018, starting at ¥7,499.
The Acer Swift 5 with 14-inch display (SF514-53T) will be available in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in September 2018, starting at €999; and in China, in November 2018, starting at ¥7,499.
The Acer Swift 3 with 13-inch display (SF313-51) will be available in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in October 2018 starting at €799.
The Acer Swift 3 with 14-inch displays (SF314-55 and SF314-56) will be available in North America in November 2018, starting at USD $799.99 and in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in January 2019, starting at €799.
The specifications may vary from region to region so it might be different when it finally arrives in Malaysia. We’ll just have to wait and see when it lands here. Be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net to know when it will be available here :)
Pokdepinion: Well, I still have the Acer Spin 5 and it’s working great but the temptation to upgrade is strong in this one. I need one with at least an MX150.
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Send A Rose To See Your Favorite Players Make It To PUBG Mobile’s Ultimate Team

PUBG Mobile’s latest event, the Global Extreme Challenge is underway and in this period, gaming influencers from several regions have a chance in being a part of the Ultimate Team in the Global Extreme Challenge Match with your help.
PUBG Mobile Ultimate Team
Up and running, the selection period runs until the 6th of July where the top 50% of influencers that received the most votes will be selected into the Ultimate Team.
Interested in making your favorite players make onto the list? Well you can follow the following steps:

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Log into PUBG Mobile and take a look at the event centreSelect the “present” icon at the bottom right,, then select ‘recommended events’. You will then find an Ultimate Team Selection option on the right action bar. Select the optionEnter the flower shop pageComplete the daily missions or purchase roses from the shopGive a rose to your favorite influencer to increase their popularity
Each rose given is worth 20 points. Players will also gain one heart for every rose given and can collect corresponding rewards when they have enough hearts.
At the end of the event, the top 10 players in the Global Heart Rankings will get exclusive pack rewards from PUBG Mobile.
Pokdepinion: Got your favorite influencer in mind already?
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The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is here — RM7999 for the beefiest desktop processor in the market!

The second generation of AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors are here. The 32-core, 64-thread, Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is priced at just RM7999 and it is available now. AMD’s highest end desktop CPU features a boost frequency of 4.2 GHz, 64MB of cache, 64 PCIe 3.0 lanes and a whopping 250W TDP.

The latest CPUs are based on the 12nm Zen+ architecture, the same as the 2nd generation Ryzen CPUs. AMD boasts of 53% better multithreaded performance, and 47% more rendering performance than Intel’s Core i9 7980XE, a processor that can be gotten for around the same price here in Malaysia. With the AMD Ryzen Threadripper platform, you also get to enjoy AMD’s StoreMI Technology, included free to enhance your storage performance.

No. of Cores/Threads
Boost/Base clocks (GHz)
Cache
TDP
Price
Expected availability

Threadripper 2990WX
32/64
4.2/3.0
64MB
250W
RM7999
13th August

Threadripper 2970WX
24/48
4.2/3.0
64MB
250W
TBA
October 2018

Threadripper 2950X
16/32
4.4/3.5
32MB
180W
RM3899
31st August

Threadripper 2920X
12/24
4.3/3.5
32MB
180W
TBA
October 2018

If you don’t demand nearly as much horsepower, AMD will also be offering the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, 2950X and 2920X. The Threadripper 2950X is going to be available starting 31st August, while the Threadripper 2970X and 2920X are expected to arrive later in October.

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The best part about these CPUs is that they are 100% compatible with all all existing X399 platforms by AMD’s motherboard partners. If you come from an older Threadripper, the new CPUs are literally a drop in upgrade.
Will you be upgrading to the 2nd generation of AMD Ryzen Threadrippers?
Pokdepinion: The pricing may be quite painful for our measly wallets, but for content creators who need more performance, it is really a steal.
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WhatsApp Security Center Provides Users An Overview Of The App’s Efforts On Security

In an effort to put more assurance towards users when it comes to data safety, WhatsApp has launched a new Security Center microsite that provides an overview on the mechanisms and protection systems that keeps the users safe from account hijacks, scams, spams and unwanted contacts.
WhatsApp puts emphasis on their end-to-end encryption systems that is available to everyone by default, and assures that no one, not even themselves, could look at what’s being exchanged between conversations. That said, they are giving a few important tips to help everyone stay safe in the digital world.

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Within the microsite users can click to learn more on each of the ways to keep themselves safe from malicious actors – and that includes using two-step PIN verification to protect against hijacks, report and block messages that deemed malicious or suspicious, always use the official app, review data privacy options and more.
One of the more prominent feature is the new fact-checking feature: WhatsApp is aware of the spread of misinformation, especially through their app, occurring in many parts of the world – Malaysia is no exception. Users can verify the information with International Fact Checking Networks (IFCN) accounts on WhatsApp – though as of this writing there’s no local organizations included in the list of contacts available for fact-checking.
Pokdepinion: Everyone agrees fake news is a problem and a big one at that – here’s hoping a Malaysian organization can join the IFCN network to help combat this.
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Buy HUAWEI P40 Series And Get Another For Free With Maxis Biggest Sale

Get more with Maxis Biggest Sale

HUAWEI has partnered with Maxis to bring you great deals for their devices in the Maxis Biggest Sale. Some of the HUAWEI phones included in the sale range from the HUAWEI P40 Series, HUAWEI nova 7 Series and HUAWEI Y6p smartphones. Starting from 24 July you can buy either a HUAWEI P40 or a HUAWEI P40 Pro and get another of the same phone for FREE. Apart from that you can also purchase the HUAWEI nova 7, HUAWEI nova 7 SE and HUAWEI Y6p for only RM1.
Here are the plans and promo prices for the HUAWEI phones during Maxis Biggest Sale.
HUAWEI P40 and HUAWEI P40 Pro

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Plan
Before
(Buy 1, Free 1)
Now
(Buy 1, Free 1)

HUAWEI P40
Maxis Zerolution 128 + 48 (Sub-line)
N/A
RM155/month

Maxis Zerolution 158 + 48 (Sub-line)
RM169/month
RM140/month

Maxis Zerolution 188 + 48 (Sub-line)
RM159/month
RM130/month

HUAWEI P40 Pro
Maxis Zerolution 128 + 48 (Sub-line)
N/A
RM210/month

Maxis Zerolution 158 + 48 (Sub-line)
RM229/month
RM195/month

Maxis Zerolution 188 + 48 (Sub-line)
RM219/month
RM190/month

HUAWEI P40 Pro+

Phone
Plan
Before
Now

HUAWEI P40 Pro+
Maxis Zerolution 128 + 48 (Sub-line)
RM159/month
RM159/month

Maxis Zerolution 158 + 48 (Sub-line)
RM139/month
RM139/month

Maxis Zerolution 188 + 48 (Sub-line)
RM129/month
RM119/month

HUAWEI nova 7 and HUAWEI nova 7 SE

Phone
Plan
Deal

HUAWEI nova 7
Maxis Zerolution 128
RM59/month

Maxis Zerolution 158
RM49/month

Maxis Zerolution 188
RM39/month

HUAWEI nova 7 SE
MaxisONE Plan 158 and MaxisONE Plan 188
RM1

HUAWEI Y6p

Phone
Plan
Deal

HUAWEI Y6p
Hotlink Postpaid 60
RM99

For more information regarding the Maxis Biggest Sale campaign do head to the Maxis website right here. In the meantime, do check out our review of the HUAWEI P40 Pro right here.
Pokdepinion: Honestly these deals here don’t sound too bad. I might check them out myself.
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