This is probably not the ROG memory you were hoping to see

While you would probably expect RAM kits designed in partnership the Republic of Gamers to feature a more “mature” or “gamery” aesthetic, I guess this is targeted towards the anime lovers out there. ASUS partnered up with XPG to bring forth the XPG D50 ASUS Blizzard Limited Edition, featuring the ROG mascot, 雪武戰姬, which can probably be loosely translated to Snow Warrior Girl, or something.
It seems that while ASUS adopts a relatively mature design language across the world, their marketing direction in China panders to the anime loving crowd in China. This is pretty similar to the China-only TUF Gaming mascot, which goes by 天選姬, or Chosen Girl. And just like its mascot, we can probably expect the XPG D50 ASUS Blizzard Limited Edition to be China-exclusive, for better or worse.

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Aside from the fancy heatspreader which features the ROG Strix branding and the cute mascot, the RAM kits themselves are pretty standard. They are clocked at up to 3600MHz via XMP, and can be purchased in 16GB (8GB x 2) or 32GB (16GB x 2) kits. The 16GB kit is priced at 1099 CNY (~RM707), while the 32GB kit is available at 1999 CNY (~RM1285) . it is priced at a premium as compared to the standard XPG D50 kits in white, but I guess that’s the cost of the partnership.
Now, I am not exactly sure if ASUS offers motherboards with the mascot plastered across the board, but I wouldn’t be too surprised to find out they do, just to match this kit of RAM. Cute GPUs would be welcome too. In fact, any GPU would be welcome, in this day and age.
Pokdepinion: Might be nice to pair this up with the Yeston cat GPUs for a full kawaii build. We always see clean, fierce builds, maybe it’s time for a cutesy one instead.
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PS Plus October 2020 FREE Games Lineup

As many of you may know by now, the PS5 is coming very soon. Before that happens, we do have the PS Plus October 2020 free games lineup to enjoy. For PS4 owners with an active PS Plus subscriptions, there are the games you get to enjoy for free.
PS Plus October 2020 Free Games Lineup
Vampyr

From the developer of Life is Strange, Dontnod Entertainment, Vampyr is a 3rd-person action RPG set in 1918. Play a doctor turned vampire ghosting through a London gripped by violence and fear. Use your supernatural abilities, as well as man-made tools and weapons to fight or flee the forces of evil and vampire hunters. You have the choice of either saving the masses or feeding on them to become stronger. However, choosing the latter will have dire consequences.

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Vampyr will be available as part of the PS Plus October 2020 free games lineup starting 6th October 2020 until 2nd November 2020.
Need for Speed: Payback

Set in the corrupt gambler’s paradise of Fortune Valley, Need for Speed: Payback will let you select from 3 different characters, each with their own set of skills. Players will have go through heist missions, car battles, perform setpieces, and a bunch more challenges in the open world. Customize your ride, take it out for a spin, and get revenge on the ones who stabbed you in the back.
Need for Speed: Payback will be available as part of the PS Plus October 2020 free games lineup starting 6th October 2020 until 2nd November 2020.
If you still haven’t claimed last month’s lineup of free games, it’s Street Fighter V and PUBG. You have until 5th October 2020 to claim those games so best to hurry before it’s too late.
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Pokdepinion: I’m a little surprised that Vampyr was added into this list. Well, it’s a pretty solid game if you like story-driven games.
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ASUS VivoBook 14 Ultraportable Laptop Online Deal Now Running

The ASUS VivoBook 14 (A413) was recently launched where it is one of the world’s smallest 14-inch ultraportable laptop. To celebrate the occasion, ASUS Malaysia is offering a special online deal just for customers.
ASUS VivoBook 14 promo

Powered with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and 4GB RAM< the ASUS VivoBook 14 comes with NVIDIA GeForce MX330 graphics. There’s 512GB of M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD storage onboard and it features the latest Intel WiFi 6 that is supposed to offer up to 3x faster connectivity than WiFI 5.
The ASUS VivoBook 14 is easy to bring around with it weighing just 1.4kg and measures 19.9mm thin. There’s also the Link to MyASUS feature that allows you to seamlessly integrate your VivoBook laptop with your smartphone to offer seamless multitasking.

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So the online deal allows you to get a free RM100 Grab voucher but you need to be quick however as the deal is only for the first 30 buyers of the new ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412) at the ASUS online stores in Shopee and Lazada. This offer is now running and will last until the 27th fo September 2020.
Aside from that, you can also receive a Grab Food Voucher worth RM40 when you review your newly purchased ASUS laptop, as well as a chance to win in a lucky draw contest.
Here’s the steps if you are interested:
Purchase any series of ASUS consumer, gaming, and business laptops on Lazada & Shopee Malaysia, sold by ASUS authorized dealersLeave a constructive review under the product page where you made the purchaseSubmit your review and necessary details and documents
Besides the RM40 Grab Food Voucher, they’ve said that there’s special Bluetooth Speakers waiting for lucky winners. You can learn more on it by heading to the link right here.
Curious about the ASUS VivoBook 14 (A413)? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Check our full hands-on review right here.
Pokdepinion: Do check out our review of the laptop in case you’re not sure on whether it’s a solid offering or not!
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CD Projekt Red Has Delayed Cyberpunk 2077 for A Few Months

We have important news regarding Cyberpunk 2077’s release date we’d like to share with you today. pic.twitter.com/aWdtR0grYV
— CD PROJEKT RED (@CDPROJEKTRED) January 16, 2020

It seems like there is a wave of delays going on in the game industry this week, and the trend is continuing. The folks over at CD Projekt Red have announced that the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 will be delayed from its April release date.
Instead, Cyberpunk 2077 will now be released on 17th September 2020. CD Projekt stated that the reason for the delay was to further playtest and polish the experience. As of now, Cyberpunk 2077 is said to be in a full, playable state, but there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done to get it to the level that the developers are looking for.

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We want Cyberpunk 2077 to be our crowning achievement for this generation and postponing launch will give us the precious months we need to make the game perfect. Expect more regular updates on progress as we get closer to the new release date.
Previously, we reported that Final Fantasy VII Remake will be delayed from their initial March release date. In that case however, the delay is far shorter. However, having the game delayed up to Q3 2020 is beneficial. With so many interesting games coming out soon, it can be hard to make time for it. It will be far less busy for gamers this way so we can enjoy the games better.
Cyberpunk 2077 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia on 17th September 2020. No word yet on a PS5 or Xbox Series X release.
Pokdepinion: Well, can’t say I wasn’t expecting it given the scale of the game. In this particular case, it’s better to have a delay.
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honor 7X To Be Made Available Soon – honor View 10 Teased As Well!

honor announced today that they will soon open pre-orders for their latest smartphone, the honor 7X, which will be made for order this coming December 12th 2017.
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The 7X, being the flagship device from their X-series range, is their first smartphone to feature FullView Display. Featuring a 5.93-inch display with a bezel-less design, it is packed with a dual-lens 16MP + 2MP rear camera with fast focusing. It runs on a octa-core Kirin 659 chipset, while having EMUI 5.1 as its operating system.
Its design is rather an unusual one. Having a metallic chassis, it features airbag design on the edges of the device to give it more protection, just in case of accidental drops (well not that we encourage them, but you know, for safety measures).

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The phone’s dual-lens rear camera comes with Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF, enables focusing in as fast as 0.18 seconds. It also is combine with a large aperture, f/0.95 – f/16, giving a depth of field effect. Equipped with 4GB RAM and paired with 64GB of internal memory (expandable up to 256GB via microSD), it is sure than enough for your gaming, multi-tasking needs.
Under the hood of the honor 7X is a 3340mAh battery, where they said that it can last 91 hours of music on one charge with its Ultra Power Saving Mode.
The honor 7X will be made available nationwide beginning this 22nd of December at a retail price of RM1099. If that wasn’t low enough for you, honor has something for you. For a limited time only, the honor 7X will be available to purchase through a flash sale for a lower price of RM999 via vMall and Lazada on 18th of December 2017 from 3-4PM. So for those who are interested in getting it, might as well aim for those dates to get it at a lesser price.
Wait, it doesn’t end there. honor gave another surprise at the event. They also announced that their new honor View 10 smartphone will be coming to Malaysia soon as well.

The new smartphone from honor which will feature Artificial Intelligence is officially coming to our shores at the beginning of next year.

Coming in at 5.99-inch, the device features a 20MP + 16MP AI camera, where it comes with intelligent scene recognition to capture photos and selfie with portrait mode. Packing a 6GB and 128GB internal storage, it has a 3750mAh battery that comes with SuperCharge. They’ve took gamers into consideration with the implementation of Game Suite, where it locks navigation keys, giving uninterrupted gameplay. It will also feature it’s own animoji, which they claim previously to be even better than Apple’s. In addition, they’ve introduced a new feature in the form of Sync Play, where you get to sync with others (who are using the same device via NFC) and create an ‘orchestra’ or so they say.
For more confirmation of details and price, we’d have to play the waiting game for now. Don’t worry, as we get the details, we are sure to keep it up to date.
Pokdepinion: Truth be told, I’m more curious on the honor View 10, despite it being similar on some parts with the Mate 10. Those who are up for the 7X should probably get ready when the sale comes though and get it at a lower price!
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How Does Our Sleeping Habits Change Over The Pandemic?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been paying more attention to their health. A big part of that is sleep – something that modern city workers can agree are mostly lacking. Having a good sleep isn’t just about ensuring you’re not drowsy on the next day, it is important in maintaining your health as well. A good sleep improves both physical and cognitive health, and helps at ensuring a person can better perform tasks that requires long periods of concentration – such as driving, brainstorming and more.
Given the impact of the pandemic, it is worth exploring how our sleeping habits change as a result. Samsung Health has published the data on how the sleeping duration and efficiency change over time across the world since the start of the pandemic:
Sleep Duration vs Efficiency
The common thinking is that longer sleep equals better sleep quality. That is not entirely correct – the keyword you’re looking here is “efficiency”: meaning the time actually spent sleeping, versus the time trying to sleep. The less time you spent rolling on the bed, the more efficient your sleeps are. Samsung’s data has shown that despite people sleep longer post-COVID, there is no correlation between sleep duration and sleep efficiency. In fact, the efficiency decreased despite increase in sleep duration.

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The data varied between gender and age too – with males seeing a larger increase in sleep duration over females, however the sleep efficiency dropped more than females as well. As far as age is concerned – everyone sleeps longer, but the efficiency decreased as the age group increases. The exception here is people between ages of 20 and 39 – who experienced an increase in sleep efficiency. Moreover, this particular age group was the ones that shows both increases in sleep duration and sleep efficiency.

How Did The Pandemic Change Sleeping Habits Across The World?
Samsung also looked into the data on 16 countries where users of Samsung Health registers their sleeping habits, to see how sleep varies between regions. While all countries observed saw an increase in sleep duration – with wake up times later than before – the sleeping efficiency contains mixed results.
The changes of sleeping habits from each region are as follows:

Despite sleeping the longest, France saw a decrease in sleep efficiency post-pandemic.
Korean users see one of the biggest jumps in sleep duration and efficiency post-COVID, however they still remain below global average.
USA sees the biggest drop in sleep efficiency among all recorded regions.
Germany, while being the highest in sleep efficiency before COVID, sees the biggest drop in sleep efficiency post-COVID.
Argentina recorded the highest sleep efficiency post-pandemic.
Vietnam now has the lowest sleeping efficiency, replacing the spot previously held by Indonesia.
Indonesia saw the highest jump in sleep efficiency in this period – aside from that, the wake up times are delayed by 11 minutes, still the earliest among recorded regions.
Mexico sees the biggest change in sleep times – with 11 minutes of change in bedtime and 17 minutes later in wake up time.

How You Can Improve the Sleeping Quality
It is widely believed that a human is best sleep for 8 hours a night. The results shows that sleep quality can be an important factor – and sleep tracking helps you understand your sleep patterns and helps you attain a better sleep at night.
According to Samsung, 50% of Galaxy Watch users keep track of their sleep at least once a week – among them, 40% do it thrice per week. To better manage your sleep, these tips may help you using the Galaxy Watch series and think about adopting some of them to make sure you have a restful sleep.

Track your sleep pattern: Sleep Score details your sleep stages on when you enter deep sleep, REM sleep and the various sleep and wake-up times.
Understand sleep quality better: Blood Oxygen monitoring and Snore Detection keeps you aware of your sleep quality and overall health.
Try a sleep training program: Tailor-made Sleep Coaching can guide you dynamically based on your actual habits – represented by one of eight dedicated sleep symbol animals to help you understand and improve your sleep.
Set up an ideal sleeping environment: Just as your sleep itself, your sleeping environment matters. Consider automatic temperature and lighting controls for the ideal sleeping conditions.

If you want an easier, more accurate way to track your health, especially sleep, the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 is a solid choice. Check out our review of it by clicking right here.
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Google is Making Sure Your Grammar Doesn’t Suck in Gmail with the Help of AI

Have you ever started feeling anxious when writing an email, thinking that you might have a typo or used the wrong word? Or perhaps you lack the time to proofread, which understandable given the fast-paced world we live in now. Well, that will be a worry of the past as Google will ensure that your grammar won’t suck with the help of AI.
To be precise, Google will be implementing this wonderful AI for G Suite users. What you’ll be getting is a free spellchecker and grammar checker tool. It will be checking the content of your email and suggest grammatical changes and spelling fixes.

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It will also correct some common errors as you type out the email, meaning you won’t have to lift another finger to correct your mistake. If it detects an error, you’ll get a squiggly blue line under the section, and right-clicking on that area will give correction suggestions.
From what we understand, it’s the same real-time checking that was implemented in Google Docs back in February 2019. Google firmly believes that this will help non-native English speakers to communicate better.
For now, rapid release domains will get the AI integration update starting 20th August 2019, while scheduled released domains will have it later on 12th September 2019. There is no word yet on when the consumer Gmail will have access to this AI tool.
Pokdepinion: This will certainly make my life a lot easier, especially for peace of mind. I know I make mistakes sometimes and it can be kinda awkward.
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Seen The New Batman Trailer? The Riddler Has A Hidden Website Waiting For You

Seen the new Batman trailer (The Bat and The Cat)? Well if you did, you’d notice that there are strange symbols at the bottom of the screen near the end. Well it seems that they were a message left by the Riddler.

The message was then decoded where it says “You are el rata alada”, which is in Spanish for You are the winged rat. Take a close look and you’d notice that “you are el” sounds the same as URL and that lead to people actually looking up for “www.rataalada.com“.
When you open the website, you’ll then find that it is run (supposedly) by the Riddler who invites you to solve three riddles. While it’d be easier for me to say what is at the end of the puzzle, it’s probably more fun if you solve the riddles on your own and see what’s the reward.

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The movie will premiere next year on the 4th of March. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
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Pokdepinion: To be honest, I was expecting a tougher challenge than the riddles. So you should have no issues in solving them yourselves.
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Get the Huawei P10 in Greenery and Dazzling Blue, the most anticipated colors of the year?

When Huawei launched the Huawei P10 in Malaysia, I am sure more than a few were disappointed by the lack of the most interesting color options that were announced in Barcelona — Greenery and Dazzling Blue. Those who were holding out to get the Huawei P10 in these colors can now save the date May 5th, as that’s the day Malaysians will be able to get their hands on Huawei’s latest flagship in the two expressive colors.

Huawei has partnered with Pantone Color Institute to deliver stunning colors to satisfy consumers who want a device that expresses their uniqueness. Greenery has been crowned the official Pantone Color of the Year 2017, and on the Huawei P10, it is incorporated into the sleek design in a clean, stylish sandblasted finish, while the Dazzling Blue color option glows with the one-of-a-kind Hyper Diamond-Cut finishing.

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Aside from sporting expressive colors and a minimalistic design, the Huawei’s claim to fame are the powerful Leica dual rear cameras and Leica front camera, which allow anyone to create modern masterpieces in Leica’s signature style. Coupled with the powerful Kirin 960, EMUI 5.1 interface with machine learning, this is a device that performs as well as it looks.
If you are interested in the Huawei P10 in Greenery and Dazzling Blue, go grab yours at any Huawei Experience Store and Display Zone nationwide this 5th May. The price of the Huawei P10 in these exclusive colors remains the same at just RM2499.
Pokdepinion: It’s great that Huawei Malaysia has finally brought these exclusive colors to Malaysia. It will definitely help the Huawei P10 stand out even more from the crowd.
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Latest Windows 10 Update Causes More Problems Than It Solves

Recently, a new update for Windows 10 was released. It was expected to fix a number of issues that plagued the operating system for a while now, especially with the search function. Unfortunately however, it’s causing more problems than it solve. In fact, the issues that were available previous have not been fixed yet.
The Windows 10 patch in question is update KB4532695. It is said to cause crashes and the infamous blue screen of death. For some, their PC gets completely locked up. Apart from that, there is also boot failures, sound card audio being disabled, and wireless functionality rendered broken (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth). One user reported the following:

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Installed this in an Intel NUC8i3BEH and encountered very slow boot times. Windows would get stuck at splash or welcome screen for around 5 minutes. I deinstalled this update and reinstalled twice, with the same results. It is now deinstalled.
While it is worth noting that some issues can be resolved simply by rebooting your PC, you’re still putting yourself at risk of not being able to use it. The best solution for now is to uninstall the update as soon as possible. There’s really no reason to keep using it especially since the search bar is still rather problematic.
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Pokdepinion: Well, this isn’t exactly something new for whoever that’s used to Windows. Hopefully this issue gets resolved soon and not spiral out of control. Otherwise it’s gonna be a big off for Microsoft.
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HONOR Offers RM200 Discount This HONOR Pay Day Sale

HONOR Malaysia is kicking off their Pay Day sale, which kicks off today, 20th November till the 27th of November 2020. In this period, you can enjoy up to RM200 off popular HONOR accessories.
HONOR Pay Day sale
You’ll find the deals to be available on their own website, hihonor. If you are wondering what’s on offer, you can check that out below:

Model
RRP
Pay Day Sale
Freebies

HONOR Watch Magic
RM499
RM299
Additional strap (navy blue)

HONOR Magic Earbuds
RM499
RM299
N/A

HONOR MagicBook 14 16GB+512GB
RM2,999
RM2,799
HONOR backpack, Bluetooth mouse, HONOR Scale 2

In addition to that, you can also enjoy RM100 off the HONOR 9X Pro, HONOR Sport Pro, and also the HONOR 9X Lite. Adding to that, there is a bundle deal where you can get both the HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm (Charcoal Black) and HONOR Scale at the promo price of RM798. The RM200 voucher is also applicable for the bundle deal, so you can save more.

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Not to forget, registered Hihonor users can also enter to win prizes through the Flip Card game. You can also review HONOR products to stand a chance in winning a brand new HONOR Band 4 Running or HONOR Scale 2, among others.
Pokdepinion: If you’re aiming to get one of the listed items, you might want do so during the offer period. Who doesn’t love a little bit of savings right?

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Demon Slayer Mobile Game Gets Surprise Announcement

If you’re a fan of the popular anime series Demon Slayer, otherwise known as Kimetsu no Yaiba, then this will certainly brighten up your day. There is a Demon Slayer mobile game in the works and it’s coming soon.
During the special 48 hour Aniplex livestream on Abema TV, there were screenshots and a trailer for the Demon Slayer mobile game. The game will officially be titled Kimetsu no Yaiba Keppuu Kengeki Royal.
What’s the Demon Slayer Mobile Game Like?
It’s essentially your standard action game on mobile that’s free-to-play and has gacha elements. It’s said to be an asymmetrical multiplayer with each side trying to gain the upper hand as they play. There will be microtransactions, which are of course optional. No word yet on playable characters but we’re pretty sure there will be rarer variants of popular characters in this game.

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Kimetsu no Yaiba Keppuu Kengeki Royal will be coming to iOS and Android sometime in 2020. While it’s currently announced in Japan, it’s expected to have a global release sometime in the future, especially given the popularity of the anime series. Check out the trailer at the top of this post.
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Pokdepinion: I’d be more surprised if the game never made it to the global scale. Sure, it’s just a mobile game but I’m sure many fans would be more than happy to play it.
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Genshin Impact: Yelan Might Get Censored and Fans Are Upset

It appears that the upcoming Genshin Impact character Yelan might get some form of censorship, and fans are reportedly not happy about it. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact: Yelan Might Get Censored

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One of the more highly anticipated characters coming to Genshin Impact is Yelan. Unfortunately, there have been rumours circulating about the character possibly getting some form of censorship as the character appears to look different from previous teasers. According to miHoYo, the characters are designed in a different fashion so they don’t have to censor it post-release.
A number of gamers have noticed that Yelan’s appearance bears a resemblance to alternate outfits that we’ve seen recently, and it might point to a possible trend with miHoYo moving forward. Some are so upset about it, they claimed that they will not be buying a Welkin just to prove a point.
It’s hard to say for sure if Yelan have and will be censored or not. We haven’t got to see a clear look of the previous appearance as well so we have nothing to compare it with. In fact, this alleged new design could be what they intended to be all along. However, perhaps miHoYo could make some changes based on the feedback they received from the fans.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is coming sometime in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: People may be upset about it but they’ll eventually live with it and continue playing the game. It’s not devastating enough and it doesn’t affect the game anyway, just visuals.
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Megaman X DiVE Surprise Announcement for iOS and Android

In a huge surprise announcement that seemingly came outta nowhere, Capcom has announced Megaman X DiVE for Android and iOS devices. The announcement also comes with a short teaser trailer, with some bits of information on the game.
Megaman X DiVE takes place in the Deep Log, a world which archives data from all the Megaman X series. That world is suddenly sent into turmoil, with all the data getting mixed up, and it’s up to the player to put things back into order. It’s a typical action game based on the series and it will feature many different stages, bosses, and characters from Megaman X games. It appears that new characters seem to be included as well.
The teaser trailer shows X and Zero as playable characters, but the key visual shown at the end also shows Axl, so he’ll probably be playable as well. For now, no release date for Megaman X DiVE was announced besides that it’ll launch worldwide in 2019. It’s also unknown if the game will feature microtransactions and how will they be used.

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You can check out the trailer for Megaman X DiVE at the top of this post.
Pokdepinion: A Megaman X mobile game? Count me in. Well, I’d personally prefer the Battle Network series and always thought that would be easier to implement, but I’ll take anything at this point. I wonder if they’re include characters and armours from the Zero series and the ZX game.
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Intel to invest RM30 billion in new chip facility in Penang

Intel has just announced a RM30 billion investment to expand its manufacturing facilities in Penang, Malaysia. This comes after Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, visited Taiwan and Malaysia for talks about how Asian manufacturing is key to turning around the fortunes of Intel.
RM30 billion investment for new Intel chip packaging plant in Penang
The expansion of Intel’s advanced chip packaging facilities in Penang should improve the supply situation for Intel, and probably bolster their efforts in becoming a full-fledged foundry with the Intel Foundry Services. With the recent chip shortage, Intel, as well as all the other chipmakers, will probably need all the help they can get to improve supply, while we as consumers need all the help we can get when it comes to availability.

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It also refreshes Malaysia’s image as a viable investment prospect for global companies, after the recent loss of various major tech giants who skipped Malaysia for Singapore. Overall, this is pretty good news for a world that’s rocked by semiconductor shortages and a raging pandemic, as well as a country that’s still reeling from political instability.
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Pokdepinion: More “Made in Malaysia” Intel chips!
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YouTube Now Allows You To Swear In Monetized Videos

Are you a YouTuber that tries so hard in refraining from swearing? Well there’s some good news for you. YouTube is adjusting their policy for profanity and sensitive content.
YouTube profanity policy adjustment

Before this, YouTube has only allowed profanity words that are considered light such as “hell” or “damn” when it comes to monetized videos. Now it seems that they will be more lenient in accepting words such as “s**t” and “b***h” in the first 30 seconds of a video.

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Aside from that, it appears that the company will let content creators monetize money for the following topics:

Recreational drugs and drug-related content
Documentary or news content that may include violent interactions with law enforcement
Controversial issues where non-graphic, objective discussions of controversial issues are in the video

YouTube will also allow creators to monetize videos that feature adult themes “delivered through the context of humor”. Regarding the policy update, here’s what YouTube had to say about the matter:
Based on creator and advertiser input, we’ve updated our guidelines to allow more content to become eligible for full monetization (green icon) while continuing to maintain advertiser industry standards.
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Pokdepinion: Content creators would probably love this… but I’m just worried that this means that kids will be more exposed to explicit topics. Seeing how easy it is to get pass the age viewing limit set by the platform, this might raise some concerns.
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Logitech K375s Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Stand Combo might be the best keyboard for your desktop

If you are in the market for a great wireless keyboard to work with your multiple devices, you should take a serious look at the Logitech K375s Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Stand Combo. The combo consists of a full-sized keyboard with a versatile rubber stand for your smartphone or tablet. With the touch of a key, you can type on – and switch between – any three paired devices you keep at your desk.
Just like the previous iterations of Logitech’s multi-device keyboards, the K480 and K780, the K375s Multi-Device lets you easily switch between devices with the push of a button. You can start typing on your computer and finish an email message on your tablet or create a text on your phone with just one key. The keyboard is OS-adaptive, so whether you’re using Windows® PC, Android™ or iPhone®, the keyboard layout is familiar. There are two options for wireless connection, the Logitech Unifying USB receiver or Bluetooth Smart technology, to ensure compatibility with almost any device out there.

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The full-size layout and special function keys provide a quiet and comfortable typing experience in a spill-resistant design. Durable and solid, the keyboard also features two years of battery life, a wireless range of 33 feet, wireless encryption between keyboard and computer, ensuring that whatever you type cannot be easily sniffed by unscrupulous persons. The separate universal stand has a soft rubber base and a carefully designed cradle that holds mobile devices at the ideal angle to read or type. The advantage of a separate stand also means that the keyboard’s footprint can be minimized, with the possibility of placing the stand anywhere you want.
The K375s Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard will be available in December 2016 for a suggested retail price of MYR 119.00 (inclusive of GST). For more information, please visit http://www.logitech.com/en-my or connect with us on Facebook.
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After all complaints by content creators across the world, YouTube has finally admitted to millions of false copyright claims due to the Content ID system. Here’s what you need to know.
YouTube Admits to Millions of False Copyright Claims on Videos

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In a bid to improve business transparency, YouTube released their first Copyright Transparency Report. One of the more interesting details from the report is that over 2 millions videos received false copyright claims. The worse part? that was just the first half of 2021.
According to their official blog post, the report will be updated twice a year moving forward. There’s also an earth-shattering 729 million copyright claims from January to June 2021. Majority of those claims were made using their Content ID tool for music and media in general.

Interestingly enough, YouTube claims that that less than “1% of all Content ID claims were disputed”. While this may seem puny, it still puts it at about roughly 3.5 million disputed claims within the first half of 2021 alone. As for resolved cases, 60% of them were in favor of the uploader, and this is especially important as copyright claims can result in a major loss of income for the content creators.
After all is said and done, it’s still amazing to think that the Content ID system, which is highly criticized by a number of high profile YouTubers, managed to perform this well. Even the company themselves admitted that it isn’t perfect, and it’s certainly tough to improve.  For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I honestly expected the figures to be much higher but I guess that’s not the case after all. Hopefully they can find ways to improve further as many content creators are afraid of the system, especially given how easy it is to abuse it.
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The RacunTech Bangsawan Gaming Peripherals set has everything you need to start gaming!

Choosing your peripherals can be a pretty tricky task. A lot of it boils down to preference, and many people also prefer having all of it from a single brand to keep with a theme. Taking a load off your mind is the new RacunTech Bangsawan Gaming Peripherals set that gives you everything you need to start gaming, with the full kit comprising of a mechanical keyboard, palm rest, gaming mouse, gaming headset and gaming mousepad.

And they aren’t just any gaming peripherals, as RacunTech worked with Cooler Master to come up with the RacunTech Bangsawan Gaming Peripherals, comprising of Cooler Master’s latest peripherals to help you do your best in your games. In the kit, you get the following:

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Cooler Master CK352 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Cooler Master CM310 Gaming Mouse
Cooler Master MH630 Gaming Headset
Cooler Master MP511-XL Gaming Mouse Pad
Cooler Master WR531 – Full Size Wrist Rest

Now why are they a great match for those who are looking for a full set of peripherals? Well, read on…
The Keyboard — Cooler Master CK352

As a content creator and also a gamer, I would say that the keyboard is definitely the most important peripheral on my desk. And while you might not look down at your keyboard much to admire its aesthetics while gaming, you will definitely see it a lot, as it will probably be the one that is taking up the most space on your desk. Well, better get one that looks as good as the Cooler Master CK352, then.

From the top down, the Cooler Master CK352 offers you the full 108-key layout, or what some people call 100%. While some prefer smaller keyboards, the 100% layout ensures that you won’t run into issues with certain games that might call for the numpad. The 108 keys are laid into a low-profile, sandblasted aluminum plate, providing you with a understated aesthetic and a solid typing experience. There’s also the dual-tone keycap design to give it a touch of flair that many gaming keyboards do not come with.

Now, speaking of the keycaps, Cooler Master includes durable double-shot ABS keycaps to ensure that the legends will last virtually forever. And of course, to live up to the “Make It Yours” ethos, the Cooler Master CK352 is fully compatible with most third-party keycap sets, thanks to a standard MX-style stem design and a standard bottom row. You can keep changing up the look of the board, if you ever get bored of the dual-tone keycaps that come with the Cooler Master CK352 out of the box.

Speaking of changing up your style, the Cooler Master CK352 comes with full per-key RGB backlighting, as well as these pretty lightbars along the sides. All the customization is performed on the keyboard itself, without the need for clunky customization software that can bog down your PC’s performance.

Along with the on-keyboard lighting customization, there are also a slew of shortcuts and media control, to help you fire up apps, play/pause your music, adjust your volume and more, all from the Cooler Master CK352 itself. Take full control with the Cooler Master CK352.
The Mouse — Cooler Master CM310

Since we are on the topic of “control”, we can smoothly glide into the mouse included in the Cooler Master x RacunTech Peripherals Set: the Cooler Master CM310. When it comes to mice, there’s really no “one size fits all” option, but the Cooler Master CM310 is as close as it gets to a universally likeable mouse. Why do I say so?

The Cooler Master CM310 comes with a ambidextrous shape that works for both right-handed normies and also the southpaws among you. Cooler Master also tuned the weight of the mouse to a sweet 100g, which is probably the exact point in which it will be neither too heavy nor too light for anyone. The weight is also evenly distributed to ensure that everyone is happy.

Another area that many gamers will have differing opinions on is the position of the sensor itself. Should it be higher up or lower down in the body? Well, Cooler Master put it right in the middle of the Cooler Master CM310. This sensor is the renowned PixArt PMW3325, which is an excellent sensor with great accuracy, no acceleration and a high maximum tracking speed, all the way up to 10 000DPI. Not everyone games at 10 000DPI though, so there are a total of seven levels for you to pick your preferred sensitivity setting.

Similar to the Cooler Master CK352, the Cooler Master CM310 is not reliant on software for personalization, and instead has the DPI and RGB customizations all on the mouse itself. The three buttons behind the scroll wheel allow you to tweak your RGB settings and your DPI. There are also two side buttons for you to bind your gaming controls to, or just be able to quickly move back and forward in your browser.
The Mouse Pad — Cooler Master MP511-XL

I think we can all agree that a good mousepad is definitely vital for a good mousing experience. The Cooler Master x RacunTech Peripherals Set comes with the Cooler Master MP511-XL, which is probably more appropriately referred to as a desk mat, rather than a mere mousepad. It goes underneath not just your mouse, but also your keyboard. You get a whopping 900 x 400 mm of mousing surface, allowing you to literally go wild with your mouse, and yet not run off the edges of the Cooler Master MP511-XL.

The Cooler Master MP511-XL’s surface is made of durable Cordura Fabric, engineered to not only be splash-resistant, but also to deliver the perfect texture for optimal control when gaming. Around the edges, you get an anti-fray stitching to extend the usable lifespan of the mousepad. The Cooler Master MP511-XL is 3mm thick, offering a little bit of cushioning for comfort, while also dampening some of the vibrations from your keyboard for a sweeter sound as you mash the keys on the Cooler Master CK352.
While you swipe furiously with the Cooler Master CM310 and hammer the keys on the Cooler Master CK352, the natural rubber base will keep the Cooler Master MP511-XL firmly planted on your desk. And did we mention it offers a bit of cushioning?
The Headset — Cooler Master MH630

“Cushioning” is definitely the name of the game with the Cooler Master MH630. This headset probably has the plushest padding I have ever seen on a headset. The headband and earcups feature thick, fabric mesh cushioning that will cocoon your head as you are gaming. The earcups are also deep to accommodate large ears, and they have a full range of motion for maximum comfort.

Aside from being comfortable, a gaming headset also has to sound good, and help you pinpoint your enemies with the directional cues in the audio. The 50mm Neodymium drivers deliver that with an exceptional soundstage, along with a balanced sound profile that will make everything from games to music sound great.

The omnidirectional boom microphone that’s included with the Cooler Master MH630 minimizes background noise while prioritizing your voice, ensuring that your teammates can hear you crystal clear. It is also detachable, letting you use it as a headphone to jam to your tunes with, without having the boom mic in the way. Even the 3.5mm cable is detachable, letting you bring it with you on your travels without worrying about tangled cables.

There’s even an included soft pouch that comes with the Cooler Master MH630 to make bringing it with you on your outdoor excursions safer. The Cooler Master MH630 is perfect for those who just want a single headphone that can do everything. The 3.5mm connection means that the Cooler Master MH630 is compatible with every gaming platform, letting you get down to gaming on any gaming device you have, anywhere.
The Wrist Rest — Cooler Master WR531

Wrist rests are usually an optional accessory with many much pricier keyboards, so I am quite surprised that Cooler Master and RacunTech decided to include the Cooler Master WR531 in the set. I personally do not use a wrist rest with my keyboard, but some people do find them necessary. Regardless of your opinions, you get one in the Cooler Master x RacunTech Peripherals Set, so you can decide for yourself whether you prefer having a wrist rest, or not.

The Cooler Master WR531 comprises of a splash-resistant fabric surface. As you won’t be just having your wrist in one spot as you move your fingers across the keyboard like the computer wizard you are, the surface is also optimized to be low friction to prevent irritating your wrists. Under the fabric is a soft foam pillow to support your wrists, while at the bottom you have a grippy rubber base to avoid the wrist rest from sliding around.
That’s cool and all, but what about the value?

As a value-seeker myself, I would also tell you that there’s really no point to get a peripherals set if it isn’t more affordable than getting each item individually. If you were to get each item from this kit individually, it would set you back RM745. The entire RacunTech Bangsawan Gaming Peripherals set costs just RM399, or a good RM346 off the usual price.

TheRacunTech Bangsawan Gaming Peripherals kit is not only a simple, one-stop solution for gamers, it is also delivers insanely great value for money! You get a great set of peripherals that not only looks great but also performs really well, and for that price? An absolute no-brainer here!
You can check out the RacunTech Bangsawan Gaming Peripherals set at RacunTech’s physical stores as well as their online store:

https://racuntech.com/product-tag/racuntech-bangsawan-gaming-peripherals/
RacunTech Setia Alam – racuntech.com/ShahAlam
RacunTech Bangi – racuntech.com/Bangi
RacunTech Penang – racuntech.com/Penang

This is an exclusive article for Cooler Master Malaysia.
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Final Fantasy 16 Development is Proceeding Well

Looking forward to the next entry in Square Enix’s popular JRPG franchise? At Tokyo Games Show, we got an update on the development of FInal Fantasy 16, and it’s going pretty well.
Final Fantasy 16 Development Update

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Final Fantasy 16 Producer Naoki Yoshida, otherwise known by his nickname Yoshi-P, recently shared more about the development on the highly-anticipated JRPG. Development on the main scenario of the game has been completed and they are looking to make the final pieces of side content.
Moreover, character models have also been completed, but they will likely go through some visual changes and upgrades sooner or later. Interestingly, it was mentioned that the game will include a system similar to the Skill Tree in Fantasian. Hironobu Sakaguchi also joked about designing character costumers for the game or the popular MMORPG Final Fantasy 14, but it’s likely to not be real.
As they’ve mentioned before, Square Enix will not be showing anything on Final Fantasy 16 at Tokyo Games Show. For now, nothing else has been confirmed yet but it is expected to be a timed-exclusive game on the PS5. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m quite excited for the game but I really hope the flow of the story will see an improvement compared to the Final Fantasy 15. That game wasn’t bad but as you plunge into the final portions of the game, it was a huge change that didn’t pay off well.
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LG Donates Their Latest Air Purifiers To Front-liners At Hospital Serdang

People all over the country are doing their best efforts in combating the Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia, especially those in the front-lines. Well LG Electronics Malaysia aimed to help the folks at Hospital Serdang by donating their latest Air Purifiers
LG Electronics Malaysia donates PuriCare Air Purifier to Hospital Serdang
The company has decided to provide their latest PuriCare Air Purifiers to Hospital Serdang, giving better comfort and cleaner air to the staffs there.
Here’s what they had to say about the initiative:

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As a corporate citizen of Malaysia, this gesture is to show our support to the front-liners of the medical field who work endlessly around the clock during Malaysia’s hour of need. We understand that hospitals and its front-liners need as much as help and support in light of current situation. Which is why we (at LG Electronics) are keen to donate our air purifiers to be placed at the doctors’ lounge and staff rest areas. It is our sincerest hope that the air purifiers will provide them comfort, while purifying the indoor air around them.Kim Kyutae, Managing Director of LG Electronics Malaysia
The company has donated RM82,000 worth of mentioned air purifiers. Not surprisingly, the company has also asked the public to obey the MCO (Movement Control Order) and do our bit in combating the spread of the virus.
Pokdepinion: Well it’s definitely nice to see our heroes getting the attention that they thoroughly deserve.
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[CES2019] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is finally here — Turing GPU with 6GB GDDR6 in tow

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is finally official. After a pretty long run in the rumor mill, it has finally been announced. Basically we already knew everything about the card even before its launch in a series of leaks, but here we have the actual launch of the mid-range GeForce RTX card.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

GPU
TU106-300

CUDA Cores
1920

RT Cores
30

Tensor Cores
240

Base Clock
1365 MHz

Boost Clock
1680 MHz

Memory
6GB GDDR6

Memory clocks
14 000 MHz

Memory interface
192-bit

TDP
160W

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a cut down Turing TU106, the GPU used for the GeForce RTX 2070. NVIDIA didn’t announce the multiple variants of the card though, despite leaks pointing strongly at up to six variants offered.

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This card is aimed squarely at providing an affordable entry point to RTX gaming, and it does so with its $349 (~RM1434) price tag. Once AIBs slap on their custom designs, it probably won’t be so affordable though. Availability will begin 15th January.
To further entice gamers, NVIDIA will also be bundling free game titles with the GeForce RTX cards. For the GeForce RTX 2060, you can choose from either Anthem or Battlefield V. Attractive enough for you?
Pokdepinion: If it costs below RM1600 from AIB partners (we don’t get Founders Edition cards here), it would be a pretty good buy.
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Ubisoft Unveils Trailer For Immortals Fenyx Rising

The folks at Ubisoft has recently released a new animated trailer for their upcoming title, Immortals Fenyx Rising, which is set to be released soon on multiple platforms.
Immortals Fenyx Rising trailer animation

In the short animated film, we can see Fenyx battling creatures such as the Minotaur, Cyclop, and Griffin. Using the sword of Achilles, Axe of Atalanta, and Bow of Odysseus, Fenyx defeats the monsters one after the other.
Immortals Fenyx Rising is developed by the team at Ubisoft Quebec, the creators behind Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. You play as Fenyx, aa winged demigod that’s on the quest to save the Greek gods and their home from a dark curse.

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If you’re wondering on when the game is about to release, Immortals Fenyx Rising is set to be available on the 3rd of December 2020 and will be playable on PC (Epic Games and Ubisoft Connect), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Pokdepinion: Taking a look at the game trailer, it sorta reminds me of Legend of Zelda? Then again it focuses on Greek mythology..
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EA Claims Upcoming PS5 And Xbox “Will Blow People’s Minds”

This year will see the introduction of the new PlayStation 5 as well as the Xbox Series X. Though the latter was introduced briefly, not much is known about the next-gen consoles, especially in terms of the looks. From a performance perspective, EA has shed some light to them.
According to EA’s CFO, Blake Jorgensen, he claims that the new consoles are powerful and the things that they can manage with the consoles “will blow people’s minds“.
Here’s what he had to say about them (the consoles):

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The power of the new consoles is going to be substantially greater than existing consoles. We can do a lot more (with PS5 and Xbox Series X). Things we’re doing will blow people’s minds.Blake Jorgensen, EA CFO
It goes without saying that EA is already working for their next-gen titles.
Previously we’ve covered on the alleged price and release date of the PS5. For more on that, you can head to the article here.
Pokdepinion: Blowing our minds is acceptable but I just hope that they won’t blow our wallets away.. Hopefully that’s the case for the next-gen consoles.
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HUAWEI MateBook D 15 arrives in Malaysia at RM2499

The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is the most affordable HUAWEI MateBook to date, but it does come with all the key features that makes the HUAWEI MateBook series unique in the competitive laptop market.

HUAWEI’s trump card when it comes to their HUAWEI MateBook series has to be the HUAWEI One Tap Share. Via this feature, HUAWEI users can easily transfer files from their HUAWEI smartphones to and fro the HUAWEI MateBook D 15, or work seamlessly in their smartphones’ apps on the laptop.

Yet another feature that all the HUAWEI MateBook laptops offer is portability. Despite its sizeable 15.6″ screen, HUAWEI managed to keep the thickness down to just 16.9mm, with the whole system weighing just 1.9 kg. And they didn’t sacrifice on performance either, with a AMD Ryzen 5 3500U under the hood.

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HUAWEI MateBook D 15 Specs
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 4C/8T, up to 3.7 GHz, 12nm FinFET8GB DDR4 RAM, up to 16GB DDR4256GB SSD + 1TB HDD15.6″ FHD 16:9 IPS display, anti-glare357.8 x 229.9 x 16.9 mm1.9 kgRM2499

The HUAWEI MateBook D15 will be available in Malaysia starting 18th January in Mystic Silver.
Pokdepinion: It’s worth checking out if only for HUAWEI One Tap Share if you are using a HUAWEI smartphone.
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Waze Adds Leona Chin’s Voice As A Navigation Option

In conjunction with this year’s United Nations (UN) Road Safety Week, Leona Chin will be giving Malaysian Wazers a dose of her bubbly personality as a new voice option to help you navigate your way on the road throughout the country. The option will be available for 3 months on the app.

So if you are interested in having her voice as the default voice for navigation, you can simply follow the steps below:

Tap the Menu, then Settings
Tap Voice & Sound
Tap Waze Voice
Select “English (UK) – Leona Chin” from the list available under Voice directions

In case you are not aware of it, you can also create your own personalized voice to be used. To record your voice directions:

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Tap the Menu, then Settings
Tap Voice & Sound
Tap Waze voice
Tap Record new voice
Tap on the type of direction you’d like to record; tap the record icon to start recording and stop when you’ve finished recording. To play your recording back, tap the play icon
Once finished recording, tap Done to give your voice a name and finish by tapping Add.

Pokdepinion: Not bad not bad.. but i’m just fine with the default voice.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 now in Malaysia priced from RM1099

Smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 are becoming increasingly common, partly because people are becoming more health-conscious. Party also because some like to have the customizable watch faces that smartwatches offer and traditional ones don’t. Who wants to deal with a fixed face for ages? I don’t.
If you agree with the above statement, then you must check out the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2. It comes with all the fitness bells-and-whistles you would expect of a smartwatch. Fitness tracking via Samsung Health, stress management and also 5 ATM and IP68 ingress protection to provide you swim tracking as well.
The Under Armour Edition even comes with 6 months free MapMyRun MVP service and a limited UA watch face!
For those who are more into the lifestyle side of stuff, there customizable watch faces and straps, various apps and even Samsung Pay. You can also control your Galaxy smartphone’s camera via your Galaxy Watch Active2, giving you even more freedom when it comes to getting the best angles.

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The Galaxy Watch Active2 comes in two sizes, 44mm and 40mm cases. There are a lot of options to choose from though, as detailed in the following table:

Case/Design
Size
Case Color
Strap
RRP

Stainless Steel
44mm
Black
Leather, Black
RM1399

40mm
Gold
Leather, Black
RM1299

Under Armour
44mm
Aluminium Black
Fluoroelastomer (FKM), Black
RM1199

40mm
Aluminium Black
Fluoroelastomer (FKM), Black
RM1099

Aluminium
44mm
Aqua Black
Fluoroelastomer (FKM), Aqua Black
RM1099

Pink Gold
Fluoroelastomer (FKM), Pink Gold

The Galaxy Watch Active2 is already available at Samsung Experience Stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
Pokdepinion: I know someone who’s really into Under Armour right now… Will he get this?
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New Ratchet And Clank: Rift Apart Is Now Up For Pre-order

Sony Interactive Entertainment has just announced that the new Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is now open for pre-orders starting from today. The latest game in the long-running Ratchet and Clank series is set to release on 11 June and will retail for RM299 for both the disc and digital versions. There will also be a Digital Deluxe Edition which will retail for RM399.
Pre-order Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart now
As mentioned above, pre-orders for the Disc Version of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart will be available starting 5 May at all PlayStation Authorised Dealers and Sony Stores. Customers who pre-order the Disc Version of the game will receive a Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Magnet Package, while stocks last.
Pre-orders for the digital edition of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart are now available on the PlayStation Store (PS Store). You’ll be able to choose between the Digital Standard Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition, which will contain the complete game as well as pre-order bonuses.

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Here’s everything included in all versions of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.
Disc Version

The initial production of disk includes early unlocks for two in-game items:

Pixelizer Weapon
Carbonox Armour set

Pre-order and receive the following at launch:

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Magnet Set

Digital Version

Pre-order and receive early unlocks for two in-game items:

Pixelizer Weapon
Carbonox Armour set

Digital Deluxe Edition

Pre-order and receive early unlocks for two in-game items:

Pixelizer Weapon
Carbonox Armour set

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Digital Deluxe Edition includes the following digital content:

Five Armour Sets
Photo Mode Sticker Pack
20 Raritanium (in-game upgrade materials)
Digital Soundtrack
Digital Art Book

Pokdepinion: Kinda disappointed that the game isn’t available for the PS4. I enjoyed the previous game but I haven’t had the opportunity to get myself a PS5. I guess I’ll just have to wait then.
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Western Digital’s 14TB Ultrastar Hs14 with HelioSeal technology; 40% more capacity and more than 2x performance over predecessor!

Western Digital has just announced the world’s first 14TB enterprise-class hard drive featuring host-managed shingled magnetic recording (SMR) technology, the Ultrastar Hs14. The new hard disk offers 40% more capacity and more than twice the sequential write performance of its SMR predecessor.
The drives are available in two variants, a SATA 6 Gb/s variant and a SAS 12 Gb/s version. Both feature the same 14TB capacity in the 3.5” form factor and run at 7200 rpm. Both variants of the Ultrastar Hs14 feature a 233 MB/s sustained transfer rate. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is rated at a whopping 2.5 million hours, so reliability is definitely one of the Ultrastar Hs14’s strong suits.
Shingled Magnetic Recording allows data tracks to be layered on top of each other to increase data density.
The Ultrastar Hs14 drives manage to achieve this huge step in capacity and speed by harnessing fourth generation HelioSeal technology and second generation host-managed SMR. This also allowed Western Digital to lower the total cost of ownership with high storage density and efficiency.

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Western Digital also shared that helium-based high capacity drives make up over 70% of the exabytes that they ship into the capacity enterprise segment, a testament to their drives’ reliability, performance and value Quality of Service (QoS).
The Ultrastar Hs14 drives are currently sampling to select OEMs and comes with a 5-year limited warranty. For more information, do visit the minisite for more information.
Pokdepinion: That’s a lot of storage. I will only need one for my archives of educational videos.
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Snapdragon 670 Introduced — Mid-range SoC With AI Capabilities

Qualcomm has announce of their latest chipset, the Snapdragon 670. It will offer support for an AI camera as well as for multimedia applications.
Snapdragon 670

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600 series has been known to be known to be their mid-range SoCs, now the Snapdragon 670 joins into the lineup.

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It features integrated architectures, such as the Qualcomm Kryo CPU, Spectra ISP, Qualcomm AI Engine and also Snapdragon X12 LTE modem for high quality mobile user experiences.
With the new chipset, it offers OEMs freedom to add more features and experiment with difference mobile device sizes than their previous generation of chips.
In today’s world of smartphones, AI is getting more and more common in our devices. That in mind, they’ve focused on making processors that offer support next-gen support for AI such as smart camera settings. They’ve integrated their 3rd generation AI Engine, able to deliver up to 1.8 times AI performance than the previous generation.
Utilizing its Kryo 360 CPU, it is able to deliver up to 15% higher performance than the chips before. For the users, it means that their device (that uses the SD770) can juggle multiple power-intensive experiences without severely affecting battery life.

It will also effect the camera with its new architecture. It is the first from the 600-family to feature the Qualcomm Spectra 250 ISP. With it, it enables most of the premium camera features found in professional cameras that includes noise reduction, image stabilization, and active depth sensing. You can also record video with Ultra HD Video Capture, that uses 30% less power than its predecessor. All in all, it can support up to 25MP for single cameras and 16MP for dual cameras.
Pokdepinion: This is great news. Now we as the consumers have better options when it comes to deciding smartphone devices. Most of the AI smartphones in the market are unfortunately in the top-tier category (not to say that there aren’t affordable ones out there, but you get the point).
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Acer Celebrates Acer Day With Promos, Free Gifts And A Lot Of Fun

Feel the vibe on Acer Day

Acer is powering on with this year’s Acer Day celebrations, its annual event that Malaysians have come to know and enjoy, despite the global pandemic. However, instead of being a physical affair as it was before, this year’s Acer Day will be entirely online. Acer maintained that despite the move online, fans can still enjoy its plethora of games, promotions, lucky draw sessions,
#FeeltheVibeWithAcer challenge, and other rewarding activities.

The Acer Day virtual event will be held on Acer Malaysia Facebook page on 2 August 2020 at 3PM. There will be performances by Linora, Pong Pong and Cikidot to liven things up as well as the crowd favourite lucky draw sessions. There are prizes worth more than RM22,000 to be won at this year’s lucky draw, including Predator Helios 300 and Predator Triton 700 laptops. For
some more good vibes, the Acer Bid & Shop charity auction session aims to raise funds for Dignity for Children Foundation will be conducted during Acer Day virtual event.

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Acer Malaysia will also conduct a special 3-day Super Brand Day on Shopee from 2 to 4 August 2020. Available specially just for this special period are attractive promotions, Massive Deal with 83% off, and Shopee vouchers worth up to RM200.
Furthermore, beginning from 1 August 2020 until 30 September 2020, customers who purchase select Acer models from any Acer authorised online or offline retail shop will be entitled one entry to “Buy and Win Lucky Draw” and value-added gifts worth up to RM500,000 in total. All you have to do is to submit their receipt here to claim their gifts, and register their participation in the “Buy and Win Lucky Draw” that has a prize pool worth more than RM26,000. Lucky draw prizes include Predator gaming laptops, Acer Swift 7, monitor and gaming headsets. The winner will be chosen during the livestream on Acer Malaysia Facebook, which is cross-streamed over from the Facebooks of MasterRamen, ChuChu Gaming, Spartanker and Alicia Tan in August and September 2020.
Here are all the other activities available for all to participate during Acer Day:

“Battle of the Series” – Acer Day “Feel the Vibe” kicked off with the “Battle of the Series” on 22 July 2020 that allowed Malaysians to vote for their favourite promotion packages on Acer Malaysia Facebook. The top voted promotion package will then be available on a limited-time offer at Acer Official Shopee Shop on 3 August 2020.
“5 Days Check-in Game” – allows Acer fans to redeem Acer Day Exclusive Merchandise by just participating in the daily task on Acer’s redemption page from 29 July 2020. No purchase is required for participation or to win.
#FeeltheVibeWithAcer challenge – All that is required to qualify and stand a chance to win the grand prize of a ConceptD 3 Pro and RM1,000 cash prize is to upload a short video onto Facebook or Instagram of the participant dancing to the ‘Feel The Vibe’ song, include the hashtag #FeeltheVibeWithAcer in the post, and tag @AcerMalaysia on Facebook or @my_acer on Instagram. The song will be available on TikTok starting 2 August 2020 onwards. No purchase is required to participate in this challenge that will run from 2 August 2020 until 31 August 2020.
Massive Deal – Prices will drop by 83% at 12 midnight on 3 August 2020 at Shopee Shocking Sales for select items such as the Predator Gaming Chair (from a retail price of RM1,999 to just RM340) and Predator Aethon 300 gaming keyboard (from RM399 down to RM68). Another item is the EB192Q B monitor which will go for just RM44.03 during the Massive Deal. Limited units are available.
August Birthday Treat – Special RM50 Touch ‘n Go eWallet credit for all Merdeka month babies who purchased device worth more than RM1,800.

In conjunction with the upcoming Acer Day, Acer Malaysia also announced a refresh to its highly popular gaming laptops, the Predator Helios 700 and Helios 300.
Pokdepinion: Kudos to Acer for moving on with Acer Day. At least we know that we can still have fun in these trying times.
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PlayStation Summer Sale 2022 Sees Discounts Up to 80%

PlayStation Summer Sale 2022

If you’re looking to buy yourself some new games to play, the PlayStation Summer Sale 2022 is live with discounts of up to 80% off on a variety of games. It applies for both physical and digital editions of games but there will be more choices for the digital versions. The games that we know are on discount include:

MLB The Show 22 (PS4) – RM129
MLB The Show 22 (PS5) – RM169
God of War (PS4) – RM39
Horizon Forbidden West (PS4) – RM189
Horizon Forbidden West (PS5) – RM229
Gran Turismo 7 (PS4) – RM209
Gran Turismo 7 (PS5) – RM249
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… (PS4) – RM129
Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4) – RM129
Ghostwire: Tokyo (PS5) – RM129

If you’re interested to see what’s on sale right from the comforts of your own home, go on ahead and check out the PlayStation Store. The PlayStation Summer Sale 2022 will be happening from now until 16th August 2022, so you have time to decide.

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Pokdepinion: This would be a good time to get God of War if you haven’t played it yet given how cheap it is.
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[CES 2023] Project Leonardo Makes the PS5 More Accessible to Play Than Ever

At CES 2023, the PlayStation team unveiled Project Leonardo, a new gamepad that will make the PS5 more accessible than ever before.
Project Leonardo for the PS5

Sony is developing Project Leonardo, a kit that aims to improve the accessibility of its PlayStation 5 console for players with limited motor control. The kit consists of customizable circular gamepads that can be used on their own or in combination with DualSense controllers, allowing up to two Leonardos and one DualSense to be read as a single gamepad by the PS5.
Project Leonardo includes four 3.5mm AUX ports to support a range of accessibility accessories and switches, and can be placed flat on a table or mounted on a tripod. Sony collaborated with organizations such as AbleGamers, SpecialEffect, and Stack Up while designing the kit. There is currently no information on the cost or release date of Project Leonardo.

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Sony isn’t the first in the market to do this as Microsoft has announced something similar before with the Xbox Adaptive Controller. It’s similar in nature but with a flatter appearance, and we might expect more of this type of product as they are said to be focused on building inclusive hardware with a 5-year plan to improve the use of technology for disabled people.
It’s worth noting that the price was equally as attractive as the features on the Xbox side, as it only retailed for USD $100. No word yet on pricing and availability on Project Leonardo for the PS5.
Our team tested over a dozen designs with accessibility experts, looking for approaches that would help address key challenges to effective controller use. We finally settled on a ‘split controller’ design that allows near free-form left/right thumbstick repositionability, can be used without needing to be held, and features very flexible button and stick cap swapping.
Sony Designer So Morimoto via PlayStation Blog
PlayStation head honcho, Jim Ryan, announced at CES 2023 that the shortage of PS5s has officially ended, and that it should now be easier for people to find the console at retailers around the world. However, it is worth noting that the use of the word ‘should’ in this statement leaves room for uncertainty.
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Pokdepinion: I hope it’s at least cheaper than the DualSense controller itself. Given its intended use, making it a pricey peripheral would alienate the people it was designed to help.
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EA Releases FIFA 20 Gameplay Trailer — Here’s Everything That’s New

Just recently EA posted their official gameplay video for their upcoming FIFA 20 game, which is scheduled for a September 24 2019 release.

As usual, you get a look at several star players that’s available in the game featuring the likes of Mohamed Salah, Delle Alli, Raheem Starling and much more.
There’s changes to both on-ball and off-ball mechanics. At set-pieces, you’ll be able to pick your target and time your shot to add curl, dip, or knuckle to your free kicks, giving you more flexibility. You will be rewarded for your timed defensive plays with the game’s Active Touch Tackling, where it provides with new animations.

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As for shooting, expect a tougher time as there’s more risk when you attempt volleys as well as shots from distant. It’s their attempt in offering a more realistic gameplay.
Expect better controls and more options in 1v1 situation in both offence and defence with Dynamic One-on-Ones. They’ve mentioned that the game’s AI defending mechanic has been overhauled, where positioning and tackling has been improved.
Of course, with a new FIFA game, there’s improvement in the on-pitch expression, movement, and positioning all over the pitch.
Last but not least, they’ve said to have made an improvement with the ball physics in the game, giving more authentic spins and bounces.
FIFA 20 will be available for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
Pokdepinion: I know people have been going “it’s the same game every year”. In some ways, it is true.. but you won’t notice the difference until you play them (easier if you’re a football fan). At least, that’s how I feel. What do you think? Is FIFA repetitive? Let us know down below.
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Qualcomm releases the Snapdragon 870 aka the Snapdragon 865 Plus Plus

Qualcomm has gotten into a habit of releasing “Plus” variants of their chipsets, but the Snapdragon 870 is just weird. They will essentially be re-releasing the Snapdragon 865 Plus but with even higher clocks for its Kryo 585 CPU prime core.
The Snapdragon 870 will carry over literally everything from the Snapdragon 865 Plus, with the only difference being that its prime core can now reach up to 3.2GHz instead of 3.1GHz. And that’s it. Everything else is kept the same, so it is quite literally a Snapdragon 865 Plus Plus.

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It is interesting that Qualcomm decided to give it a new number, considering that it doesn’t bring anything new to the table at all. With reports of the Snapdragon 888 being beleaguered by thermal and power draw issues, this might be a move to ensure that Qualcomm has a “2021 flagship chip” to offer smartphone makers, despite not having anything new in the pipeline just yet.
The Snapdragon 870 does seem pretty reminiscent of the times when Qualcomm had to release a Snapdragon 808 to offer manufacturers a choice, instead of having to equip their flagships with the overheating mess that was the Snapdragon 810.
Pokdepinion: I do wonder if Qualcomm will lose their position as the top mobile chipset maker this year.
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Sony Unveils HX99 Compact Camera With 24-720mm Zoom

It seems that Sony has released their latest compact camera, the Cyber-shot HX99, which they claim is the world’s smallest travel high zoom camera.
Sony HX99 Compact Camera

With its small build, it packs a 24-720mm zoom, which is quite impressive. Of course, the camera isn’t all about its zooming capabilities. The HX99 comes with 18.2MP 1/2.3″ Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor as well as the BIONZ X processor. It offers an ISO range of 80-12800 and 10fps continuous shooting.

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The camera allows you the ability to record UHD 4K videos and with its zoom lens, it is capable to go far with its 28x optical zoom.
Other than that, it measures at just 10.2×5.81×3.55 cm and weighs only 242g. The camera also has Fast Intelligent Auto Focus and Eye Auto Focus which helps in locking onto subjects. To improve sharpness, the lens has Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to help limit the effects of camera shake.
The Sony Cyber-shot HX99 is said to come out in November 2018 and comes with a $450 (around RM1868).

Pokdepinion: Wow, now this is what you call a compact camera.
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New DLC Character Announced for Street Fighter V; Zeku the Ninja Master

A new character will be added to Street Fighter V via DLC. It’s Zeku the Ninja Master, and he’s not exactly a brand new character either.

Zeku the Ninja Master Announced for Street Fighter V

Capcom has just announced a brand new playable character coming this month in Street Fighter V. He’s known as Zeku the ninja master. Zeku himself isn’t actually a completely new character as he comes from deep down in the story of the Street Fighter series.

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As the 38th master of the Bushinryu Ninjutsu school, Zeku appeared in Street Fighter Alpha 2 as Guy’s teacher.  After the conclusion of the training, the 2 characters dueled and upon Guy’s victory, Zeku named him the 39th Bushinryu master. Afterwards, he completely disappeared.

Today marks his return, and apparently he hasn’t lost his rough charm. It would seem that he is ready to form a new fighting school with a brand new fighting style. Interestingly, his second outfit definitely resembles that of Strider Hiryu. Well, it’s Capcom so it isn’t exactly strange.
If you want to see more, you can also check out the upcoming Arcade Edition of the game, that will finally bring back the much requested arcade mode. Of course, there’s some other things coming to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition so you might want to check that out if you’re not sure what’s happening.
Street Fighter V is currently available for the PlayStation 4 and PC, while the Arcade Edition will launch on January 16th 2018. If you’re a fan of fighting games or Street Fighter in general, both Zeku and the Arcade Edition might not be something you’d want to miss.

Pokdepinion: Well, more characters are always welcomed, especially when the character roster is kind of lacking. Not that I’m pointing specifically at Street Fighter V, more so of Marvel VS Capcom Infinite. It’s definitely a surprise to see Zeku the Ninja Master back and I’m sure many longtime fans will welcome his arrival with open arms…with Capcom also hoping for open wallets.
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Check Out The Top 10 Searches Malaysians Made On Google In September 2021

Google has just released the Top Ten Trending searches made on Google during the month of September 2021. Some of the Google searches were pretty interesting and a lot of them were surprisingly football-related, particularly surrounding the English Premier League club, Manchester United.
Top 10 Trending searches on Google for September 2021
1. Man United vs West Ham / Chelsea vs Aston Villa – Football fans were on the edge of their seats as West Ham beat Manchester United and Chelsea drew with Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup.

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2. Man United vs Newcastle / Man United vs Aston Villa – Manchester United defeated Newcastle 4-1 in the English Premier League, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice for the Red Devils.

3. Squid Game Cast – Netflix’s latest Korean survival drama, starring Jung HoYeon, Lee Jung-jae, and Park Hae Soo, about players risking their lives to win 46 billion won to pay off their debts, was the talk of the town among netizens.
4. BKC Fasa 1 / BKC hasil gov – Malaysians went online to discover if they were eligible for the newest government financial assistance, which began on September 6.
5. Brazil vs Argentina / World Cup Qualifiers Europe – Brazil and Argentina’s World Cup qualification match was called off after three Argentine players were expelled for failing to comply with Brazilian travel regulations.

6. Young Boys vs Man United – Manchester United was defeated 2-1 by Young Boys in a UEFA Champions League encounter at Wankdorf Stadium, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the lone goal for the Red Devils.
7. Paris Saint-Germain vs Clermont Foot – Paris Saint-Germain triumphed 4-0 over Clermont and extended their winning streak in the French Ligue 1.

8. Cha Cha Real Smooth – Dakota Johnson has been cast as the major character in ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth,’ a forthcoming film about a young college graduate pursuing a romance with a single mother.
9. New Zealand vs Bangladesh – Cricket fans watched the New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh, in which New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 27 runs in the T20I.
10. 程序 员 那么 可爱 (Cute Programmer) – This urban romance drama, which was released on September 10, tells the narrative of programmer Lu Li, who programmes her way into securing her dream career as well as her dream lover.
Pokdepinion: Seeing all these trending searches on Google brought back some painful memories especially for a Manchester United fan like myself. The losses against Young Boys, Aston Villa and West Ham shouldn’t have happened. Also, I can’t believe there’s a Cha Cha Real Smooth movie in the works…
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Upcoming GeForce GTX 1660 Ti may be substantially cheaper than the GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a pretty hotly discussed graphics card, simply because its expected to be quite affordable. How affordable is still up for debate, but if we are to look at the size of the GPU die, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti should undercut the GeForce RTX 2060 by quite a bit.
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti will not feature Tensor and RT cores, which is why it doesn’t get to be a part of the GeForce RTX family. While NVIDIA might use TU106 GPUs powering the GeForce RTX 2060 that had defective Tensor and RT cores lasered off, it appears that the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti will sport an all-new TU116 GPU.

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According to TechPowerUp‘s estimates, the new TU116 GPU is about 2/3 the size of the TU106, which should mean quite significant cost savings for NVIDIA. They also predict that the TU116 and TU106 will have the same pin-map, which means AIB partners won’t have to design a new PCB for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. That probably explains why we saw MSI and Gigabyte so quick to the line with their GeForce GTX 1660 Ti designs.

What this could also mean is that we will be seeing mobile versions of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti really soon, as laptop manufacturers will have a GPU that’s essentially a drop-in replacement for the GeForce RTX 2060. We might not see the laptops appear that soon though, as NVIDIA traditionally do not release the mobile version so quickly after the initial launch of the desktop version.
It has been previously leaked that the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti will be priced from just $279 (~RM1140), which is really quite affordable as compared to the current GeForce RTX lineup. The launch is just a few days away, so stay tuned for more updates about the new card!
Pokdepinion: Might be a pretty good upgrade from GeForce GTX 1060 or weaker cards…
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Disney Plus Might Be Coming To Malaysia Sooner Than You Think

We have reasons to believe that Disney Plus is coming to Malaysia very soon. There isn’t much in terms of details like how much the subscription fees would cost or something like that. However, according to our sources, we should be seeing some form of announcement or news coming in the very near future.
Disney Plus Malaysia coming really soon? We hope so.
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about Disney’s popular streaming service is coming to Malaysia. Back in January, social media pages for Disney Plus Hotstar Malaysia started popping up on Facebook and Instagram complete with verified blue ticks which caused quite the excited stir when they were discovered. Those pages were taken down fairly quickly though.
The now-deleted Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia Instagram page
For those not in the know, Hotstar is an on-demand streaming platform originating from India and was launched back in 2015. Hotstar, along with its owners Star India were acquired by The Walt Disney Company through Disney’s multi-billion dollar purchase of parent company 21st Century Fox in 2019.

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As mentioned before, we don’t have much information regarding Disney Plus’ purported arrival in Malaysia. For now, the only thing we can do is wait until official statements arrive from the House of Mouse.
Pokdepinion: I really hope this is true. I really cannot wait to get my hands (legally) on all the Star Wars (yes even the Disney ones), Marvel and Disney movies and TV shows on Disney Plus and just binge on them whenever I get the chance.
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Huawei Launches the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus – With Leica Camera to Bring Studio-like Photography

Huawei today launched its new P-series smartphone, the P10 and P10 Plus in Malaysia. Co-engineered with Leica, the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus are the world’s first smartphone to features a Leica front camera to complement their Leica Dual rear camera and the “Leica-style” self-portrait mode.
Huawei P10

The Huawei P10 is a 5.1-inch smartphone with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and full HD IPS display at 6.98mm thickness. Powered by Huawei’s Kirin 960 SoC, it’s coupled with 6GBs of RAM and 128GB internal memory. The storage is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.

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For the rear camera, the Huawei P10 features a Leica Dual rear camera, a 20MP monochrome sensor and a 12MP RGB sensor. On the front, it features an 8MP camera with F1.9 aperture. It has a 3,200mAh battery capacity, running on the latest Android 7.0 on top of Huawei’s EMUI 5.1 user interface.
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Huawei P10 Plus
Meanwhile the highest end device, Huawei P10 Plus, has a bigger screen at 5.5-inches with Quad-HD resolution. For the rear camera, it also has a bigger aperture at F1.8 compare to the P10 at F2.2. It also has more RAM at 6GBs and packed with a 3,750mAh battery.

Both devices support Huawei’s SuperCharge and Machine Learning Algorithm which is set to deliver faster battery charging and also a smooth user experience.
The Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus are available for pre-order starting from 23rd March. Both Huawei’s P10 and P10 Plus are available in Prestige Gold and Graphite Black and is priced at RM 2,499 and RM3,099 respectively.

Huawei P10 Lite
At the launch event, Huawei also unveiled the affordable version known as the Huawei P10 Lite, which is powered by a Kirin 655 SoC. It has 4GBs of RAM and 32GBs of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card. Huawei P10 Lite features a 5.2-inch display at Full HD resolution and 3,000mAh battery capacity. It will be available for pre-order starting from 23rd March in Prestige Gold and Graphite Black and priced at RM1,299.

Huawei Nova Lite
But that’s not all, folks. Huawei is also planning to launch the Nova Lite some time this April. The Huawei Nova Lite will be powered by a Kirin 650 SoC, with 3GBs RAM and 16GB internal storage. It also has a 12MP rear camera and 8MP front camera with 3,000mAh battery capacity.
Specifications table:

P10 Plus
P10
P10 Lite
Nova Lite

CPU
Kirin 960 SoC
Kirin 655 SoC
Kirin 650 SoC

RAM
6GB
4GB
3GB

Storage
128GB
64GB
32GB
16GB

OS
Android 7.0, EMUI 5.1

Display
5.5″
5.1″
5.2″

Resolution
2560×1440
1920×1080

Camera
12MP + 20MP F1.8 (rear)
12MP + 20MP F2.2(rear)
12MP(rear)

8MP F1.9 (Front)
8MP F1.9 (Front)
8MP(Front)

Size
153×74.2×6.98
145.3×69.3×6.98
146.5x72x7.2
147.2×72.9×7.1

Micro SD
up to 256GB
up to 128GB

Battery
3750mAh
3200mAh
3000mAh

Weight
165g
145g
142g
143g

Price
RM3,099
RM2,499
RM1,299
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Pokdepinion: Huawei seems to have a solid phone right there but I think there might be too many P10 units now. I’m a bigger fan of the Mate 9 but the P10 is clearly geared for a different type of consumer. Let’s see if the camera is truly worth the hype.
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Touch n’ Go eWallet Is Now foodpanda’s Latest Payment Option

You can now order food and pay through TnG – with early-bird promotions.

foodpanda users: you now have a new payment option in the form of Touch n’ Go eWallet. The cashless service provider has also announced that beginning today until 28 Feb 2023, users with TnG eWallet are eligible for RM12 off with orders over RM25 in total.

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“Touch ‘n Go eWallet is excited to partner with foodpanda to provide more than 18 million Touch ‘n Go eWallet users access to a seamless delivery experience across Malaysia. Our users will be able to enjoy the convenience of foodpanda’s delivery services for a wide variety of food, grocery and daily essentials while having peace of mind when they make payments with Touch ‘n Go eWallet, knowing that their transactions will be safe and secure,” said Alan Ni, CEO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd.
foodpanda Malaysia CEO, Sayantan Das has added, “foodpanda Malaysia is committed to providing our customers with the convenience of having their food and daily essentials delivered right to their doorstep. We strive to be 1% better each time and add value to our customer’s experience. This time, it is to give them more options in payment methods.”
“We are proud to be partnering with TNG Digital to enable the usage of Touch ’n Go eWallet on our platform. Leveraging our synergies as the leading quick commerce platform and the largest eWallet provider in the country, we are happy to play our role in encouraging the adoption of digital payment for the convenience and safety of millions of our merchants, riders and customers.”
Pokdepinion: As a Grab user I can’t exactly relate but hey, I welcome this.
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