HUAWEI’s New OS Could Be Called ‘Harmony’

Previously we reported that HUAWEI would be coming out with their very own OS named HongMeng. It was then followed by Ark OS. After recent reports suggest that HongMeng isn’t meant to be an Android alternative for smartphones, a new name pops up that’s called Harmony.
Reports suggest that HUAWEI has filed a trademark application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, where they attempt to register Harmony as the OS name.
HUAWEI’s CEO has said that their new OS is faster than Android and can be used on devices from routers to data centers, which is a bold claim.

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We will know more on their decision when their annual HUAWEI Developer Conference takes place this coming August 9 2019, where they’ll reveal details on EMUI 10 and more.
Pokdepinion: My choice would be Ark. Harmony doesn’t sound like HUAWEI…
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Canon Rumoured to Partner with Smartphone Manufacturer for Camera Collaboration

In the realm of smartphone and camera collaborations, Canon, the prominent camera brand, seems to be joining the trend. According to a reliable tipster, Digital Chat Station, Canon is reportedly seeking a partnership with a smartphone manufacturer. With successful collaborations such as OPPO / OnePlus-Hasselblad, vivo-Zeiss, and Xiaomi-Leica, the potential for a Canon smartphone camera collaboration is generating excitement among tech enthusiasts.
Canon Could Be Partnering Up With a Smartphone Manufacturer

Considering the existing collaborations between smartphone and camera manufacturers, we can narrow down the list of potential candidates for a Canon partnership. Companies such as Apple, Samsung, HUAWEI, ASUS, Google, Realme, HONOR, Sony, and Motorola are in the spotlight. However, it is unlikely that Apple, Samsung, and Google would pursue such a collaboration due to their established positions in the industry. Sony, with its own camera department, can also be excluded from the list.

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Given that the rumour originates from a tipster in China, it is reasonable to consider China-based companies as potential partners for Canon. Brands such as Realme, Honor, or Huawei may be strong contenders for a collaboration. However, without further information, we can only speculate at this point and eagerly await official announcements.

The possibility of a Canon collaboration with a smartphone manufacturer for a camera partnership has ignited excitement within the tech community. With previous successful collaborations between smartphone and camera brands, the potential for innovative imaging capabilities in smartphones is promising. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development.
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Pokdepinion: While Apple, Samsung, and Google may not pursue such collaborations, companies like Realme, HONOR, or HUAWEI could emerge as potential partners. As we await official announcements, the anticipation grows for a groundbreaking collaboration that could revolutionize smartphone photography.
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Razer Phone 2 Officially Launched in Malaysia – Bundle Plans Available As Well

Razer Phone 2 Officially Launched in Malaysia

At a launch event in Petaling Jaya today, the Razer Phone 2 gaming phone was launched. This marks the first Razer smartphone to be officially available in Malaysia as the previous generation one did not officially land in our shores.

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The Razer Phone 2 is a gaming phone catered to those who often play mobile games and would like to have the most immersive, comfortable mobile gaming experience around. It has a silky smooth 120Hz IGZO display (1440 x 2560 resolution) with HDR support, with a brighter display and improved colour accuracy from the previous generation device.
It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset which is mated to 8GBs of LPDDR4X RAM, ensuring that users will have powerful performance right in the palm of their hands. Of course, there’s no point in having powerful hardware if it can’t survive for long so it does have the vapor chamber cooling, a rather sizeable 4,000 mAh battery capacity, Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0+ support, and wireless charging.

The dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos as well as the 24-bit DAC will ensure the cleanest, most immersive audio experience. It will not only make gaming more enjoyable, but also multimedia use in general like watching videos or listening to music.

The signature Razer Chroma RGB lighting is actually a feature in the Razer Phone 2, with the triple-headed snake logo capable of illuminating up to 16.8 million colours. You can have the RGB lighting kick in for notifications. Users can freely customize colour options and lighting effects using the Chroma Configurator app.

For more information on the Razer Phone 2, check out the specifications right below here:
Razer Phone 2 Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (4 x Kryo 385 Gold @ 2.8 GHz + 4 x Kryo 385 Silver @ 1.8 GHz), 10nm FinFET

GPU:
Adreno 630 @ 710 MHz

RAM:
8GB LPDDR4X

Display:
5.72″ IGZO IPS LCD (1440 x 2560), 120Hz, Wide Colour Gamut, UltraMotion Technology, Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Audio:
Dual Front-Facing Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos, 24-bit USB-C DAC

Storage:
64GB UFS (expandable via microSD card)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Primary: 12MP f/1.75, OIS, wide-angle
Secondary: 12MP f/2.6 telephoto
Dual LED flash, Dual PDAF, Dual tone, up to 4K video recording
Front Camera
8MP f/2.0
Up to Full HD video recording

OS:
Android 8.1 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), supports WiFi 2×2 MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0 (AAC, aptX, aptX-HD, LDAC support)
4G LTE

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM (second nanoSIM slot shared with microSD slot)

Power:
Li-ion 4000 mAh (non-removable)
Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0+
Wireless Charging

Dimensions:
158.5 x 78.99 x 8.5 mm

Weight:
220 g (approximately)

The Razer Phone 2 will be available in Malaysia starting today onwards. It will be retailing for RM3,449. You can also get it for cheaper if you were to purchase it with a device bundle plan:

U Mobile Unlimited HERO P139 Plan = RM2,299 (RM1,150 savings)
U Mobile Unlimited HERO P99 = RM2,799 (RM650 savings)
Maxis Zerolution = Zero upfront payment, zero interest, no credit card needed
MaxisONE Plan = Starting from RM101 per month
Standard Maxis contract = Starting from RM2,029

Eligible customers can also purchase the Razer Phone 2 on instalment directly with U Mobile:

Unlimited HERO P139 = RM120 per month / 24 months
Unlimited HERO P99 = RM129 per month / 24 months

Pokdepinion: Would this be the gaming phone to go for? It does pack quite a bit of power and the 120Hz display can be very enticing. Let’s see how the device fares in Malaysia.
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[TGS 2017] PS4 Pro Holds Its Own Against Xbox One X; You’d Be Surprised

With Sony Interactive Entertainment revealing a new trailer for an upcoming PS4 game,it showed how well the PS4 Pro can hold its own against the Xbox One X.

PS4 Pro Holds Its Own Against Xbox One X

Sony has struck a blow to the Xbox One X with some stunning new PS4 Pro gameplay footage. Sony revealed a brand new Shadow of the Colossus gameplay trailer at the Tokyo Game Show. Proving that the PS4 Pro is no slouch, the video highlights some of the game’s improved lighting, shadow and particle effects.

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Captured on PS4 Pro, the video also highlights some of the game’s superior animations. Sony also confirmed that the Shadow of the Colossus remake would run in 4K on PlayStation 4 Pro. Shadow of the Colossus made something of a surprise appearance during the Sony E3 2017 press conference.
Just a few hours after fans discovered a trademark filing for a new Shadow of the Colossus game, Sony lifted the lid on the PS4 remake. The new Shadow of the Colossus has been built from the ground-up, featuring impressive new visuals and animations. Sony didn’t give an exact release date for the PS4 remake, beyond suggesting that it would launch in 2018.
This was confirmed at TGS, where Sony told fans that it would launch next year. The only bad news is that the Shadow of the Colossus remake won’t come with any new content.
Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida told Famitsu:
It is a remake. The game content is the same as the original version, but all the assets are being remade. I figured we could use such tech to make if we’re going to make Shadow of the Colossus in the PS4 era. Bluepoint is the development company behind the PS3 remaster versions of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus. So we know them rather well.
On the plus side, it will have new control options, although the original control scheme will remain intact. If you want to know more about the Shadow of the Colossus remake for the PS4, click here to get the full scoop.
Source: Siliconera

Pokdepinion: I’ve said this one, I’ll say it again, it doesn’t matter how strong the hardware is. What’s important is how good the games are for each platform. On the plus side, it shows how well the PS4 Pro can perform, especially since we got to know how beastly the Xbox One X is.
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Redmi Note 11 Specs Leaked, Series Confirmed To Launch This 28th October

Looks like the specifications for the upcoming Redmi Note 11 has been leaked prior to Xiaomi’s official announcement of the series’ official launch date.
Redmi Note 11 series incoming

Leaked specs
A user on Weibo has leaked out the supposed main specifications that will be featured in the upcoming Redmi Note 11. The leaker suggests that the new Redmi smartphone will feature a display with a dew drop selfie camera cutout though he did not mention what type of display the smartphone will come equipped with. Next, the leaker mentioned that the Redmi Note 11 will also reportedly come with a “cine camera combination” though he did not mention the specifics of the camera combination.

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Leaked colour variants
The new Redmi smartphone is said to also include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as a 6GB and 8GB variant with either 128GB or 256GB internal memory. The leaker also mentioned that the smartphone will have four colour variants. These include:

Mystery Black
Mystic Forest
Timeless purple (Direct translation)
Dreamy star light

Official reveal
In addition to the leaked specifications, Xiaomi has also officially revealed via their Weibo account, that the Redmi Note 11 series will see its launch this coming 28th October. One of the official promotional images released by Xiaomi also indicated that the Redmi Note 11 series will come with speakers that are made in partnership with JBL and according to the leaker, it will be a stereo speakers setup.
Presales of the new Redmi smartphone will also commence tonight in China though the official prices have yet to be revealed by the company.
Pokdepinion: You had me at stereo speakers made in partnership with JBL.
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ASUS Officially Announces ROG Ally, Launching May 11

The brand’s first ever handheld console will be powered by AMD’s new custom Ryzen Z1 series processors.

Since the April Fools, ASUS’s ROG Ally handheld console has been making headlines with many expecting this will be Steam Deck’s biggest competition to date. Today ASUS has dropped the launch date: May 11, 2023. The company says detailed specifications and pricing will be revealed with the launch livestream scheduled on 10:00PM Taipei time (Malaysian Time).

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Unlike other handheld consoles which nearly universally uses off-the-shelf mobile chips from both Intel and AMD, the ROG Ally is powered by a custom AMD chip named Ryzen Z1. AMD has since announced the new chip through their own press release, with the Ryzen Z1 featuring 6C/12T and 4 RDNA3 CUs, whereas the more powerful Ryzen Z1 Extreme gets fully-fledged 8C/16T with 12 RDNA3 CUs.

It’s safe to assume the Ally will use Ryzen Z1 Extreme, given the recent shipping manifest leak – though there’s no word if there may be an ‘entry-level’ version of the device that may use the standard Ryzen Z1 chip instead. Aside from the APU, the Ally also features 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM with “upgradable” 512GB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD. Other expansions include a UHS-II microSD slot for even more storage, plus a dedicated XGm port for docking the XG Mobile with external GPUs.
Another feature ASUS is touting with its 608g-light chassis is the “Zero Gravity thermal system”, which comprises of a dual-fan array with ultra-thin heatsink fins and high-friction heatpipes to maintain cooling performance regardless of its orientation. Noise levels are said to be as low as 20dB with dual fans active, much less than 37dB produced by Valve’s Steam Deck. The display is another highlight, too – the 120Hz 7ms FHD panel is AMD Freesync Premium certified, with 500 nits of brightness and touchscreen support for easier navigation in Windows 11 that it come pre-installed with.
Speaking of software, the Ally features a custom version of Armoury Crate, dubbed Special Edition, which features quick performance mode toggles, game launcher, in-game monitoring, AURA SYNC support and more. The device will come with bundled 3-month trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, providing unlimited access to Xbox’s game catalog.

ASUS has set up an event page for the ROG Ally launch here, so be sure to add it to your calendar if you’d like to watch this handheld in action in May 11.
Pokdepinion: Looking forward to the launch.
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Google Street View Turns 10! What seems so yesterday has really come a very long way!

10 years ago, Larry Page had a wild idea of creating a 360-degree map of the world, and hence, Google Street View was born. Fast forward to today, Google Street View gives us endless possibilities allowing us to do awesome stuff like scale mountains, dive into the depths of the ocean, scout out ramen spots, and walk through museums in far corners of the world.
In 10 years, if you were recorded on a street doing a weird pose, your facial attributes would have pretty much changed a lot by now. Not just that, the technology that we are now using and even the appearance of the planet today has vastly changed compared to a decade ago. However, Google Maps’ goal remains the same: to help you navigate and discover new corners of the world. Cheers to Google Street View’s 10th Birthday!

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Mount Kinabalu Street View
Let’s take a step back and virtually turn back in time, back to where it all began. Larry kicked off the prototype in 2004 with a team of Googlers who believed and were passionate about the idea of having a 360-degrees world view. Before they knew it, they tossed cameras on vans, added some complicated lasers, hit the roads and walla, the first Street View car was born. A couple of years later, Street View officially hit the roads in a few cities across the U.S. and the first imagery was published in May 2007. Back to reality, today, Google has published imagery on every continent, in 83 countries, and travelled about 10 million miles with the Street View car. That’s what we call a roadtrip!

Now it was getting easier for the Street View cars to explore the world, but Google was missing out on some of the most beautiful places on Earth: the world that exists beyond just the roads. So Google developed custom vehicles, like the Street View Trekker, to go into places where cars couldn’t go. The Trekker was born to be worn and walked through narrow alleyways or trails, gathering images in the progress.  It has travelled into natural wonders and world heritage sites such as the Grand Canyon, the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, the Galapagos Islands and even the historic pedestrian paths in Venice. And it’s been used by conservation organizations to observe wildlife, like elephants, chimps, polar bears, and frogs in the Amazon, in their natural habitat. Over the years we’ve put Street View cameras on a snowmobile to bring you closer to the Arctic Eiders, the back of a camel to roam the Arabian desert, and a trolley to give you a better view of renowned works of art.
Now, Google being Google, speed is the essene as we all know it. They had to build their world faster, so in 2013, they enlisted the help of partners through the Trekker Loan Program. Volunteers were hooked up with Street View cameras, that were used to collet 360-degree imagery of the local places that they knew best. Later on, the Street View App came along in 2015 with which, anyone could publish photo spheres (360-degree panoramas) of their favorite places from around the world, or heck, even around the block, to Google Maps in an instant. The list of Street View-compatible 360 cameras were expanded last month so you could document your adventures in high quality imagery.
Checkout some of the beautiful shots screened right from the Google Street View.
National Park, Pahang
Pulau Langkawi
Mulu Cave, Sarawak
Pokdepinion: The world is already a beautiful place. Google made it exciting with a version of their own. It has been a long journey, but I believe this one has been totally worth it!
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Acer Making An Impact with New Predator Bifrost ARC A770 Graphics Card

Acer is looking to make their debut in the world of graphics cards soon as they are gearing up to launch the Predator Bifrost ARC A770.
Predator Bifrost ARC A770 Graphics Card

Introducing the all new @intelgraphics #IntelArc A770 GPU, which we’ve christened #PredatorBiFrost. Paving the way for a new generation of gaming awesome! pic.twitter.com/MmN4rAszIt
— Predator Gaming (@PredatorGaming) September 30, 2022

Acer is finally making their debut in the graphics card world as their preparing to launch the Predator Bifrost ARC A770. This graphics card will come with a dual-fan setup, with one fan being oddly larger than the other, and one of the fans looks closer to a classic blower-style cooler instead. This may be done intentionally to include an exhaust for the card.

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As you can see from the pictures, there will be RGB lighting, and it appears that the larger fan has a semi-translucent design, likely to further emphasize the lighting. While we don’t have the exact dimensions, it doesn’t appear to be a large card, and we can see that it uses two 8-pin PCIe connectors on the picture itself. We’re also likely to see slightly elevated performance over the reference cards as the boost clocks are expected to be tweaked in the retail version.

Other than that, details will be based on what we know thus far on the Intel ARC A770. This includes the complete ACM-G10 GPU, 32 Xe-Cores, 32 RT cores, 512 XMX Engines, and a 2,100MHz clock speed. One thing we’re uncertain about is whether the VRAM is 8GB or 16GB GDDR6 for the Acer Predator Bifrost ARC A770, but we might just see both out in the market. The Intel ARC A770 itself will be launched on 12th October 2022 with a retail price of USD $329 (RM1,529.86).
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Pokdepinion: This is a pretty interesting way to make a debut but I foresee more offerings in just a year’s time.
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What Makes Bluetooth 5.0 Great for Consumers?

One of the most commonly overlooked features, especially for smartphones, is Bluetooth technology. For those of you who aren’t aware, it’s a wireless technology standard for transferring data between devices over short distances using short-wavelength UHF radio waves. We’ve seen a number of revisions for the technology, with Bluetooth 5.0 being highly praised by many. But what makes it so great? Let’s find out, shall we?
Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) for Audio

Bluetooth Low Energy, commonly referred to as Bluetooth LE, was first introduced in Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth 5.0 introduced some notable improves to it, most noticeably for audio. Originally, it was designed only for wearables and other low-powered devices. In Bluetooth 5.0, audio devices can communicate over Bluetooth LE.

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In simple terms, this means power usage will be reduced when connecting to your wireless headphones or speakers, giving a noticeable boost in battery life for both the audio device and the connecting device. Furthermore, Bluetooth 5.0 allows you to stream the same audio to two different audio devices. You can actually have music played on two different wireless headsets, speakers, or even a mix of both.
With regards to dual audio, you may need to enable a specific feature on your smartphone to enjoy it.
Noticeably Faster

Like with many new revisions, Bluetooth 5.0 is noticeably faster than the older 4.2 by about double. To be precise, it’s capable of data transfer speeds of up to 2 Mbps whereas 4.2 can only reach up to 1 Mbps. The benefits aren’t limited to just file transfer speeds, and it can be seen in a variety of ways.
With Bluetooth 4.2, the aptX compression standard ensures CD quality audio on 1 Mbps and lower speeds. This means that with Bluetooth 5.0, you can actually stream audio with higher bitrate wirelessly, thus allowing you to enjoy a more wholesome listening experience.
Has Better Range

Bluetooth 5.0 has massively improved range over its predecessor, 4.2, by about four-fold. It can go as far as 240 meters in range, which far exceeds the 4.2’s 60-meter range. However, certain environmental elements such as walls can hinder the range, just like with Wi-Fi connection.
I’m sure many of you are wondering what’s the point of having range that big for it. This is beneficial for things like smart home appliances as it will be able to cover even large houses with ease and still maintain its low energy use. It’s worth nothing that devices can choose to sacrifice speed for range, and vice versa. With small bits of data, there’s really no need to maximize on the speed.
Compatibility

Bluetooth 5.0 has the best compatibility with its predecessors, being able to fully take advantage of all the features of its predecessors. Bluetooth 4.2 works best with revision 4 standards. While it can still work with Bluetooth 5.0, there may be compatibility issues that will prevent you from utilizing certain features.
Moreover, Bluetooth 5.0 has the speed and range necessary to support IoT devices, which something revision 4 isn’t capable of. Not only will IoT devices will be able to utilize all of the features, it opens up more technological possibilities which can be further developed for both personal and enterprise use.
Verdict
As you can tell by now, there’s really no reason why you should opt for the older standard. If you have the choice, you should go for the newer standard so you can enjoy all the benefits that come with it. If you are still using a device with a 4.2 standard, there’s really nothing to worry about. Just something to keep in mind when it’s time to get a new device.
There is a newer version 5.1 that was announced in January, but it will take a while before we see mass adoption for it. We’ll be sure to discuss more about that in the near future so stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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“Feel the Speed” with TP-Link’s latest trade-in promo; trade in your old routers for a faster one from TP-Link!

You may have the fastest internet connection in Malaysia, but if you own a sub-par router, you will not be able to enjoy your bandwidth to the max. You are in luck now though, with TP-Link’s Feel The Speed Trade-in Promotion.

All you have to do is bring in your slow router to a TP-Link Service Center and you will be able to score yourself a discount on your next router from TP-Link. Even if you have no voucher, don’t worry. TP-Link is offering promotions for their routers right now, so be sure to check out their stuff on 11street and Lazada.

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Not sure how to pick a router? Well, get one with 5 GHz. That’s the least you can do. We have actually talked about why you should get a 5 GHz-capable router (Part 1, Part 2) can improve your Internet experience, so be sure to check them out. Our guide was prepared with an ASUS router, but it will apply for TP-Link’s products as well. If you are still unsure of what to get after that, TP-Link has an easy questionnaire to help you pick the best TP-Link router for you.
Be quick though, as this promotion is only valid until 30th September!
Pokdepinion: A good router is especially important if you have more people on your network. The silver one that came with your UniFi installation? Toss it in the trash.
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Here’s What ‘Generation Z’ Has Been Listening On Spotify

If you are like me and wonder on what’s the current top tracks for today’s world, well Spotify has released a new Malaysia Discovers playlist, based on the listening trends of music fans across the country.
It seems that those between the ages of 18 to 24 have somewhat of an unexpected taste for discovery. Here in Asia, it appears that Gen Z listeners has hopped on to the latest K-pop music (this includes countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, as well as Thailand).
They’ve even ventured to international acts as well such as Chvrches, a Scottish pop band who are influenced by pop music from the 80’s.

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Without wasting any more time, here’s the top 10 most discovered artists in Malaysia who have been discovered for Gen Z in the past 60-days:

ITZY
TOMORROW x TOGETHER (TXT)
Chvrches
Wahyu Selow
Hwa Sa
Hafiz Suip
Andi Bernadee
Normani
K-391
Insomniacks

To check out the full playlist, click on the link here. Additionally, you can check out Malaysia’s Top 50 tracks right here to see the hottest tracks currently in the country.
Pokdepinion: I’m seriously getting outdated to the music scene of today..
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OPPO Tease F5 Dashing Blue Edition – It Looks Dashingly Good!

To celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day, OPPO Malaysia is bringing in a new edition of their OPPO F5, the Dashing Blue Edition.
OPPO F5 Dashing Blue Edition
Featuring the color of dashing blue, it perfectly mirrors the light on the chassis of the device. The device sports 20MP for the front camera, paired with f/2.0 aperture and A.I Beauty Recognition Technology. This technology helps with recognizing skin tone and type, gender and age of all subjects in the image and environment lighting. As for its main shooter, it features a 16MP f/1.8 lens that is accompanied with a single LED flash, offering Bokeh effects and offers HDR.
The phone features facial recognition system that you can use to unlock your phone, if you wish to still go with the more traditional way of unlocking your phone (password, pattern, and finger print), they are still there, so no need to worry about that.

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Specification wise, if it follows the same specs as the standard F5, the phone runs on Color OS 3.2, which is based on Android 7.0 Nougat. The phone packs a 4GB RAM which comes with 32GB of internal memory. Under the hood, it is powered by a 3200mAh battery.
The standard OPPO F5 was launched towards the end of last year with the price of RM1298. Although there are no confirmation on the OPPO F5 Dashing Blue Edition, we should expect it to have a similar price. Until then, we’d have to wait and get the full confirmation from OPPO, price wise. We’re sure to update the post once it’s been confirmed. So till then, stay tuned!
Pokdepinion: Honestly speaking, I’m not a fan of ‘selfie’ smartphones, but heck, that Dashing Blue does look good. I’m kind of confused with the color reasoning though. I often relate Valentine’s Day with the color red. So what do you think about the new edition? Leave your comments down below on your thoughts of the new OPPO F5 Dashing Blue Edition!
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HMD Global brings a new chapter for Nokia — next generation of Nokia smartphones running Android OS in 2017

HMD Global Oy (HMD), an independent, Finnish company is officially announced that it will bring the next generation of Nokia phones running on Android in 2017.

In the announcement, HMD will create a new generation of Nokia branded mobile phones through an exclusive 10-year brand licensing agreement. The launch of HMD comes just six months after the company signed a strategic licensing agreement with Nokia, giving HMD exclusive use of the Nokia brand on mobile phones and tablets worldwide for the next 10 years.

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CEO of HMD Global, Arto Nummela said:

“Nokia has been one of the most iconic and recognisable phone brands globally for decades. The excitement of re-introducing this much-loved, well-known and trusted brand to smartphone consumers is a responsibility and an ambition that everyone at HMD shares.”

HMD has developed a unique strategic partnership model that will see it working with some of the world’s leading technology companies including Nokia, FIH Mobile Limited (FIH) and Google. Future Nokia smartphones will utilise Google’s Android operating system, currently deployed on 86% of the world’s smartphones.

According to the statement, HMD said the first company’s smartphone is set to be launched in the first half of 2017. This gives it a high chance of making its first appearance in CES 2017.

Pokdepinion: I can’t wait for the next generation of Nokia smartphones in 2017. I’m hoping that it will feature a good all-rounded smartphone with an affordable price tag to regain the momentum and popularity Nokia once enjoyed.
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ASRock BFB lets you overclock non-K Intel CPUs on non-Z motherboards

Overclocking on Intel’s platform has been limited to unlocked K-SKUs and Intel Z-series motherboards since the 2nd Gen Intel Core processors. With that said, ASRock has repeatedly found loopholes to enable overclocking the non-K-SKUs, and this time they are even offering it on their B-series Intel motherboards. ASRock calls this their Base Frequency Boost (BFB) technology.
From what we can understand from the rather sparse information, the ASRock BFB feature will be increasing the power limits of the locked processors, allowing you to get up to a 1.1 GHz bump in clocks. All Intel processors sport a power limit that forces the clocks down to conform with the TDP limits. That limit might be removed with ASRock BFB, to allow the CPU to boost indefinitely at the higher clock speeds, as long as your cooling system can manage it.

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ASRock will be supporting the locked variants 9th Gen and 10th Gen Intel Core processors, on their respective motherboard platforms. For the 9th Gen Intel Core processors, selected ASRock Z390 and B365 motherboards will offer the support. Meanwhile with the 10th Gen Intel Core platform, selected Z490, H470 and B460 motherboards will support this feature. You can check out the list of supported motherboards below:
ASRock BFB Motherboards

9th Gen Intel Core (Z390/B365)
10th Gen Intel Core (Z490/H470/B460)

Z390 Pro4
B365 Phantom Gaming 4
B365 Pro4
B365 Phantom Gaming4
B365M Pro4
B365M-ITX/ac
Z490 Extreme4
Z490 Steel Legend
Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/2.5G
Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ac
Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
Z490 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
Z490 Pro4
Z490M Pro4
Z490M-ITX/ac
H470 Steel Legend
H470 Phantom Gaming 4
H470M Pro4
H470M-ITX/ac
B460 Steel Legend
B460 Phantom Gaming 4
B460 Pro 4
B460M Pro4
B460M Steel Legend
B460M-HDV
B460M-ITX/ac

Some of the listed motherboards come with a BIOS update listed to support the ASRock Base Frequency Boost feature. This feature should be quite interesting for gamers who want to get more performance without shelling out for a K-SKU processor. The listed ASRock motherboards should be a pretty good choice for those who still want to stick to Intel yet want to enjoy a bit more performance from their locked processors.
AMD has allowed overclocking on the entire Ryzen product stack, as well as on the X-series and B-series motherboards, so ASRock’s Base Frequency Boost should allow Intel’s platform to compete on similar footing, especially since there are no unlocked 10th Gen Intel Core i3 parts to compete with AMD’s Ryzen 3 3100 and Ryzen 3 3300X now.

Usually, these OEM-specific features will be frowned upon by Intel, although I am not so sure if Intel will take action against this. I mean, it does give Intel a hand in competing against AMD’s offerings…
Pokdepinion: ASRock is really brave when it comes to defying Intel, but I do wonder why isn’t this feature added to their flagship boards like the Taichi too.
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Razer Unveils New Razer Seiren BT, Audio Mixer And Key Light Chroma For Streamers

Razer has just launched several new products aimed at streamers with the new Razer Seiren BT microphone, Razer Audio Mixer and Razer Key Light Chroma. These new streaming peripherals include professional-quality wireless audio, live on-stream audio mixing, and infinitely flexible, adaptive lighting for more engaging, creative stream setups.
Razer Seiren BT

While the Audio Mixer and Key Light Chroma are aimed at desktop streamers, the wireless Razer Seiren BT microphone is specifically designed for IRL (In Real Life) mobile streaming for smartphone streamers. The Razer Seiren BT touts a clip-on design and connects to streamers’ smartphones via Bluetooth. It also features an omnidirectional microphone with powerful noise suppression software and is capable of delivering rich, warm voice tones.

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The Razer Seiren BT microphone intelligently filters out background noise from indoor or outdoor environments using the accompanying Razer Streaming Mobile App, with a simple high/low suppression option. It will also come with indoor and outdoor windsock ensuring consistent audio clarity for IRL streamers.
The Razer Seiren BT retails for RM479 and will be available at all authorised retailers and Razer’s official website.
Razer Audio Mixer

The new Razer Audio Mixer is a single-box streaming solution with a variety of direct inputs and a centralised, powerful audio mixing software stack, bringing desktop streamers new levels of control and live mixing.
Streamers can use the Razer Audio Mixer to control multiple audio sources on the fly, balancing volume levels between sources, muting channels as needed, and even adding vocal effects to enhance their streams. Because of the direct input support for the most commonly used audio connections, such as hybrid-XLR (with 48V Phantom Power), TRS Line In and Out, Optical TOS, and more, this level of control is simple and easy to set up, making it accessible to every streamer regardless of technical expertise.

The Razer Audio Mixer software is a centralised audio mixing software suite that is fully integrated into Razer Synapse 3 and supports all digital audio output sources such as game sound, system, chat, and music. Users can access a variety of audio adjustment options via Razer Synapse 3, ranging from software-based noise gate and EQ functions to reverb and voice changers. Each audio source can be balanced, mixed, and mapped to the Audio Mixer’s hardware functions, with audio settings and processing offloaded to the Audio Mixer’s onboard processor.
The Razer Audio Mixer retails for RM1,209 and will be available at all authorised retailers and Razer’s official website.
Razer Key Light Chroma

The Razer Key Light Chroma is an all-in-one solution powered by Razer Chroma RGB that can be controlled through the Razer Streaming App or Razer Synapse 3 to access a range of lighting presets. Streamers can also use the Razer Key Light Chroma to sync their lighting to other Chroma RGB compatible devices, and even sync with stream notifications.
The Razer Key Light Chroma can display up to 16.8 million colours, bringing modifiable lighting to streaming and encouraging audience interaction with lighting that responds to viewer emotes, alerts, shout-outs, and more. In addition to Razer Chroma RGB, the Razer Key Light Chroma emits up to 2800 Lumens of light with a white temperature range of 3000k to 7000k, making it bright enough for any stream setup, including full room lighting for VR streamers.

The Razer Key Light Chroma comes with a desk clamp-mounted pole and a 14-inch screwball joint. The Key Light Chroma can be positioned in landscape or portrait mode thanks to mounting holes on each side of the panel, and the ball joint allows the panel to be angled as needed. The pole extends up to 1.3m from the desk surface for room flooding and can be retracted to stand 55cm above the desk for face lighting.
The Razer Key Light Chroma is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled and is powered by a 52.5W power adapter. This allows the user to control their lighting from either the Razer Synapse 3 or the Razer Streaming Mobile App.
The Razer Key Light Chroma retails for RM1,399 and will be available at all authorised retailers and Razer’s official website.
Pokdepinion: I would want to have that Razer Key Light Chroma. I’m not a streamer but having mood lights while you’re gaming is pretty sweet IMHO.
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This is Why Apps Are Asking for Bluetooth Permissions in iOS 13 – Be Very Careful

This is Why Apps Are Asking for Bluetooth Permissions in iOS 13
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The new iOS 13 comes with a slew of new features that many users will be able to enjoy. Some of the more notable ones include the long-awaited Dark Mode and a less-intrusive volume slider. However, there’s one thing that people may find odd, and it’s Bluetooth permissions for apps.
I’m sure some of you may be wondering why apps on iOS 13 need Bluetooth permissions. The new update changes how apps gain permission to utilize your Bluetooth. While it would make sense for apps that play audio such as Spotify, it makes less sense for the ones that don’t, like social media for example. However, that appears to be the case now.
Bluetooth can be used to track users. When these apps are capable of gaining at least a somewhat accurate estimate of your location, they’re able to serve ads that are more likely to appeal to you. This is one of Apple’s many ways implemented to protect users’ privacy.

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Basically, make sure to know what you’re giving permissions to instead of just hitting yes to get over it as quickly as possible. For all we know, there may be more malicious apps lurking that might just do more with your location data.
Source: KnowTechie
Pokdepinion: Well, now we have one extra thing to keep in mind for our own security. There sure are a lot of things trying to track down our locations and what not. Kinda scary.
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Using A OnePlus Smartphone? This Feature Will Optimize Your Charging While You Sleep

When it comes to fast charging, OnePlus is one of the best in providing exactly that with their Warp Charge technology. Well aside in providing speed to your charging sessions, OnePlus has also something to optimize your charge while you sleep.
The feature is called Optimized Charging, where it’s actually already available on the OnePlus 7 series. What exactly does it do? Should you charge your smartphone before you go to sleep, the feature ensures that your phone will charge to 80%, initially. It will then suspend its charging activity and only charge it to full a 100-minutes before you wake up.
How exactly can it tell (on when you wake up)? It’s all thanks to OnePlus’ sleep cycle detection where it will learn your sleeping patterns and usage, and finally pick a usual waking time.

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The feature comes as great news as it’s quite common for people to charge their phones before going to bed and leave it charging for the whole night, which isn’t really helping your battery in the long term.
To find the feature, you can simply go to Settings > Battery > turn on Optimized Charging.
Pokdepinion: Quite helpful should you keep a consistent sleeping pattern. For those who aren’t, well…
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With many looking forward to the ASUS gaming phone but uncertain about the price, this might be good news. There may be multiple variants of the ROG Phone.
There May Be More Affordable Variants of the ASUS ROG Phone

Previously, we reported about the ASUS ROG Phone possibly being priced around RM3000. Then we also reported about another one being priced slightly above RM5000 (after conversion). Well, things continue to get more interesting as the highly anticipated gaming smartphone may see multiple variants.

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First things first, let me be clear, we’re not talking about models with different storage options. It’s more than that. According to a report on GSMArena, the ASUS ROG Phone (Z01QD) will have 3 different RAM options. Those RAM options are 8GBs, 6GBs, and 4GBs. Storage will still remain with a 512GB and 128GB options.
While the 2.95GHz CPU clockspeed can easily be attributed to the use of the Snapdragon 845 chipset, the camera is said to be different. Instead of a dual 12MP and 8MP camera, it only lists a single 12MP camera instead. However, it’s worth noting that the pictures they saw still had dual camera on it so there is still a chance that the camera will be the same for all variants.
RGBae for the true gamers out there!
Lastly, there is said to be a difference in the battery capacity. While we knew for a while that the ASUS ROG Phone is expected to have 4,000mAh battery capacity, the one they reported was listed with 3,850mAh capacity instead. One possible explanation is that the bigger battery capacity is set as the standard whereas the 3,850mAh battery capacity is the minimum that the smartphone will have.
If we assume that the battery and the camera remains the same across all variants (in which we’re also assuming there will indeed be multiple variants), cutting down on RAM will surely lead to it being more affordable. Then again, there is also another possibility which is that they’re creating different variants for different countries as well.
For now, we should take this information with a grain of salt. We’ll just have to wait for it to be officially launched to know for sure.
Source: GSMArena
Pokdepinion: If they were to introduce multiple variants of the ROG Phone, I am about pretty sure it will sell even better as it can attract customer across multiple price points.
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ASUS ROG Striker Platinum GTX 760 Graphics

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced ROG Striker Platinum GTX 760, a brand-new gaming graphics card powered by the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 760 graphics-processing unit (GPU), a beefy 4GB of high-speed GDDR5 memory and engineered with exclusive cooling and power-stabilizing technologies.
More Details : http://www.asus.com/ROG_ROG/STRIKERGTX760P4GD5/
The GTX 760 GPU is greatly desired by many gamers for being the performance sweet-spot, while Striker GTX 760 Platinum’s DirectCU II cooling, CoolTech fan, DIGI+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) and Super Alloy Power components ensure cooler, faster, quieter gaming that also provides great overclocking potential.

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Sporting ROG’s signature red-and-black livery and the color-coded ROG LED load indicator, Striker GTX 760 Platinum delivers superb out-of-the-box gaming experiences in style and brilliant innovations to accelerate gamers ahead of the pack.
Hand-chosen GPUs and 4GB memory for 10% faster and smoother gaming
ROG Striker GTX 760 Platinum benefits from hand-chosen GPU cores, so the card delivers performance that’s way beyond reference designs. Its base speed is 1085MHz and when boosted the clock is turned up all the way to 1150MHz — that’s a remarkable 105MHz and 117MHz faster than reference.
This means a raw performance boost of up to 10% and, with 4GB of high-speed GDDR5 memory on board, Striker GTX 760 Platinum delivers super-smooth gaming experiences and resolutions of up to 2560 X 1600 pixels.

Performance that keeps its cool
Striker Platinum has a beautifully streamlined body and a bold heat-pipe — gleaming evidence of the exclusive DirectCU II cooling technology within. This puts highly-conductive 10mm copper cooling pipe in direct contact with the Striker GTX 760 Platinum’s GPU, dissipating heat with extreme speed and efficiency.
Striker GTX 760 Platinum also boasts CoolTech fan technology, another exclusive. The CoolTech fan employs a hybrid blade and bearing design, with inner radial blower and outer flower-type blades to provide multi-directional airflow that accelerates heat removal to ensure high-end graphics performance that’s highly stable. The fan’s ramp is carefully tuned, so Striker Platinum stays whisper-quiet and super-cool — no matter how frantic the on-screen action.

Strength, style and speed in abundance
ROG’s engineers created Striker GTX 760 Platinum with the acclaimed DIGI+ VRM and exceptionally durable Super Alloy Power components. Black metallic solid-state capacitors, 8-phase Super Alloy Power chokes and hardened MOSFETs all withstand much greater stress and heat due to the application of specially-formulated materials, increasing the voltage threshold; and DIGI+ VRM ensures an ultra-clean and precise supply of power to the GPU. The combination increases reliability and overall card lifespan by up to five times (5X), allowing users to enjoy demanding game titles that run much more smoothly.
To aid overclocking adventures, Striker GTX 760 Platinum includes GPU Tweak. This exclusive and easy-to-use utility gives users intuitive control over GPU and video-memory clock speeds and voltages, cooling-fan speeds and power targets, so they can overclock easily and with high confidence.
As well, the GPU Tweak Streaming tool lets users share on-screen action over the internet in real time — so others can watch live as games are played. It’s even possible to add a title to the streaming window along with scrolling text, pictures and webcam images.
Finished with ROG’s ravishing red-and-black bodywork, Striker GTX 760 Platinum even features a gorgeous color-coded LED: this shines brightly and changes shade to reflect the GPU’s load level, providing a useful visual guide for both casual and hardcore gamers

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ROG Striker GTX 760 Platinum will be available in Malaysia starting from 17th April 2014onwards.The suggested retail price is RM 1,239
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vivo Y91 Coming This 5th January At RM799

The new vivo Y91 is officially coming here to Malaysia on the 5th of January 2019 with the selling price of RM799.
The phone is packed with 3GB RAM that’s paired with 64GB internal storage and runs on a Mediatek Helio P22 chipset. If 64GB isn’t enough for you, you can expand it up to 256GB through microSD.
Other than that, it comes with a 6.22-inch Halo FullView Display that offers a 88.6% screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood is a 4030mAh battery.

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Camera wise, it features a dual 13MP+2MP rear camera combo as well as a 8MP shooter for your selfies. The phone also offers facial unlock. If that’s not your thing, there’s your traditional fingerprint sensor.
vivo Y91 is available at all vivo Concept Stores, authorized dealers as well as ecommerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, 11street, Lmall as well as vivo’s very own vivo Store.
Pokdepinion: It’s hard to say that I’m excited for this device. Well if you are instead, you know where you can get them now.

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Digi’s Latest Postpaid Family Plan Offers Equal Data And Call Benefits

Looking for a postpaid plan for you and your family? Well Digi has introduced their brand new Postpaid Family plan that offers equal benefits on data and calls for all family members.
This new upgraded family plan offers postpaid customers with the option for each of the supplementary line to receive Internet Quota and Unlimited Calls to all networks similar to what the principal line gets.
You can add up to three supplementary lines at RM38 per line monthly. The plan is available for those who sign up on Digi Postpaid 80 and above.

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Additionally, with the new Digi Postpaid Family plan, a supplementary line user of Digi Postpaid 120 will now receive the same 40GB of Internet and Unlimited Calls as the principal line.
Not to forget, the family plan is also available to all of Digi’s Phone Freedom 365 customers. To learn more on the new plan, you can head down to the link here.
Pokdepinion: Well that seems about fair right? Everyone gets their equal share :P
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Hip Hop Artist Drake Now Co-Owns an eSports Team – 100 Thieves

Drake Now Co-Owns an eSports Team – 100 Thieves

After a new round of funding for the organization, it looks like 100 Thieves has landed some new investors and a new co-owner. That co-owner is none other than hip hop artist Drake.
As of yesterday, Drake and entrepreneur Scooter Braun will serve as new co-owners of 100 Thieves alongside current CEO Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag and Dan Gilbert, who is also the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Other new investors in the 100 Thieves organization include Sequoia Capital, Wndrco, Marc Benioff, Tao Capital, Green Bay Venture, and Advancit Capital.

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Drake will be taking on the role of Strategic Advisor for 100 Thieves. The eSports organization has worked with Drake in the past before, most notably on custom gaming machines that was used for the artist’s tour for the album “Scorpion”. Furthermore, he will also help collaborate with the organization on new clothing and apparel. Braun, on the other hand, will now join the organization’s board of directors.
It doesn’t seem like he will be joining in the active day-to-day activities of 100 Thieves but his involvement alone will surely garner a huge amount of attention towards the eSports organization as a whole. It’s certainly not the first time we’ve see celebrities dabble in this area and it certainly won’t be the last as more are expected to join this area of gaming in the future.
As of now, 100 Thieves has teams in League of Legends, Call of Duty, Clash Royale, and Fortnite. The owner, Nadeshot, mentioned that there are plans to expand into more games in the future. For now, we’ll just have to wait and see what comes next.
Source: Official Website
Pokdepinion: I’m sure there are a lot of you who aren’t aware of the team, and now have the team in your sights. Let’s see what lies ahead of them.
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3M Malaysia Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary – Full Of Science And Innovation!

In celebration of 3M Malaysia’s 50th anniversary, they hosted today their first experiental exhibition. This exhibition takes place from the 8th to 12th November 2017, which they demonstrate the ‘Science’ behind 3M’s range of products and solutions for consumers to experience.
3M Malaysia’s 50th Anniversary
During the exhbition which spans throughout the week, specially created booths are available to showcase to the public of the Science and Innovation behind 3M products. You’d get a chance to see the technology that goes behind 3M’s water purification, how Scotch-Brite products can help you clean faster, and event protecting your car’s exterior from debris and light scratches with their Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series.
3M has continuously strived to push the boundaries of Science of Innovation. Our aim is simple – to improve every aspect of Malaysian lives. It is this determination and passion which lead us to our 50th year mark of success in Malaysia. Parameswaran Nair, Managing Director of 3M Malaysia

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Present at the exhibition was Dr Ezani Monoto, the official 3M Scotch-Brite ambassador. The winner of the first Malaysian Masterchef took time to conduct a cooking session and shared tips on cleaning up.

Other areas 3M products and solutions will be present are; home and workspace organization, health, fitness, car care and personal safety and many more solutions.
Over the the 5 days event duration, consumers can experience firsthand and learn about how science is applied to 3M products and a chance to win some prizes. There will also be a live car wrap demonstration which allow the public to witness how a car is completely transformed. Winners can walk away with USD$100 if they can manage to beat the 3M VHB Tape Strength Test. Additionally, part of their effort to educate consumers, there will also be a dental talk titled “Caring for Your Chompers”.
The exhibition takes place starting from today, 8th November 2017, until the 12th of November at the 1 Utama Shopping Center’s Oval Concourse.
Pokdepinion: It was pretty interesting to see firsthand actually on what goes behind the scenes of a product we would normally use. Go there and see for yourself!
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It looks like Malaysians have lost a staggering RM1.6 billion in scams from 2019 to 2021, and we have a simple breakdown of it. Here’s what we know thus far.
Malaysians Lost RM1.6 Billion in Scams Over The Past 3 Years

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It has been reported that Malaysians lost a whopping RM1.6 billion from online scams from 2019 to 2021. To be precise, there were 51,631 cases involving individuals getting scammed online, according to the Home Affairs Deputy Minister II, Jonathan Yasin.
It is said that online purchases make up the bulk of the total cases, with a grand total of 18,857 cases. Fake loans follow closely behind with total of 15,546 cases. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has put in the effort to fight against scam syndicates, which includes improvements on law enforcement, operations, and charging the relevant people involved in the scams.
Interestingly, Jonathan Yasin also mentioned about reviewing current laws such as the Consumer Protection Act 2007 to make it more suitable to the current environment and to widen its scope so it can curb all the relevant crimes.
For those of you who aren’t aware, PDRM launched the CCID Scam Response Centre, a one-stop centre to verify and validate calls and mysterious transactions under the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID). People can make use of the CCID website or the official app to see if a phone number of bank account has been flagged for fraud. Just keep in mind that the app is only available on Android for now.
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Pokdepinion: I would like to think that there weren’t a lot of people who got scammed since I didn’t hear of any around me, but I’m genuinely surprised the figure actually reached that high. I foresee more effort being put in to the curb the issue, otherwise, it might just go out of hand.
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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled: How to Power Slide and Turbo Boost Perfectly

At this point in time, I’m sure many of you have enjoyed what Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled has to offer. It’s a wonderful blast from the past but at the same, it seems oddly more difficult than you remember. If you have trouble winning some races, then chances are that you’re not power sliding and getting the optimum turbo boosts for it.
Not to worry, let us help you with that. Here is how to power slide and turbo boost perfectly and effectively.

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The Basics

Let’s go through the basics first. The concept of power slide and its subsequent turbo boosts is simple. All you have to do is:

Hold down the Power Slide button (L1 / RI in standard control mode, L1 / X in alternate) and a direction (left or right).
Wait for the Boost Bar to start filling up.
Press the secondary Power Slide button in conjunction with the Boost Bar gauge filling up.

It can be repeated up to three times. Depending on how much the Boost Bar gauge has filled up, it will lead to one of three results; Failed, Good, and Perfect. For the average player, you’re bound to get the Good result most of the time, but getting Perfects can be tricky. This is especially the case as the game’s tips can be poorly worded at times.
We know of a foolproof way to get Perfect boosts at least 90% of the time.
What You Should Do
Exhaust fumes turning black, highlighted with red circle.
So what can you do to dramatically improve your power slide and turbo boost performance? That’s very easy but depending on how long you’ve played the game, you may have to unlearn some things. Here’s what you need to do:

Do not time it accordingly with the gauge. You can look at it to see if you nailed a Perfect or not but do not rely on this for timing.
Instead, time it with the colour of your exhaust. This is the only visual indicator that you need.
When your exhaust turns black, this is when you need to press the secondary / alternative Power Slide button.
Repeat three times for maximum boost / speed.

Is there a good reason not to get a Perfect timing? Technically there is, but you’ll have to rely on game sense for this. If you feel like you’re too close to falling off the map or about to run into a wall, opting for Good, which is when your exhaust is is flaming red, or aborting the boost altogether isn’t a bad idea.
Either way, it’s best to experiment and see what yields the best results. There’s no point in going fast if it’s going you keep knocking into walls or falling off. It’s a great way to gain an edge over the competition, but you will have to be smart about it to succeed. And that about wraps it up on how to Power Slide and Turbo Boost perfectly.
Be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net for more gaming tips and tricks.
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Get a Cooler Master liquid cooler with selected MSI X570 motherboards

MSI and Cooler Master are running a promotion together, where every purchase of selected MSI X570 motherboards will score you a free Cooler Master liquid cooler. The boards are separated into two tiers, with the more premium boards paired with Cooler Master’s higher-end MasterLiquid ML240R, while the more affordable boards will come with the MasterLiquid ML240L.

The boards that will get the MasterLiquid ML240R for free are as follows:

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MSI MEG X570 GODLIKE
MSI MEG X570 ACE
MSI PRESTIGE X570 CREATION

Meanwhile, here are the boards that will be bundled with a free MasterLiquid ML240L:

MSI MPG X570 GAMING PRO CARBON WIFI
MSI X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI

In addition to the free coolers, MSI is also giving away $25 worth of Steam Wallet for those who take the time to leave reviews on Lowyat.net, Lazada, Shopee and PrestoMall. Leaving high quality reviews will also stand a chance receive a WD Black PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD and NANOLEAF Canvas!
You can check out MSI’s I Love You 3000, Ryzen campaign here. Also, do take a look at our compilation of 21 AMD X570 boards to help you decide on which MSI board to get!
Pokdepinion: That’s a pretty good deal right there!
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 leaked in presentation slide

According to previous leaks, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 should be well on its way. It is expected to be priced well below $200 (~RM818) which will make it the perfect card for gamers to enjoy Turing shaders on a shoestring budget. Not exactly shoestring… but you get what I mean.

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Acer GTX 1660Ti/ 1650 Notebookhttps://t.co/oZUaWCw1hX pic.twitter.com/zghXCaB5Oo
— I_Leak_VN (@I_Leak_VN) April 3, 2019

This tweet by I_Leak_VN — interesting Twitter handle, I know — revealed some upcoming Acer Nitro laptops that will feature the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, with other configurations to come with the other GeForce GTX 16-series cards. From the look of it, the upcoming Acer Nitro laptops will feature slim bezel around its display as well, just like the competition.
Well, we are just around the corner from a major Avengers movie… Will we see yet another Thanos Edition?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 should be replacing the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB in NVIDIA’s product stack, given the trend of the GeForce GTX 16-series. From the looks of it, the pricing for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 laptops should be slightly more affordable considering the GeForce GTX 1060 launched with a $249 (~RM1018) SRP while the GeForce GTX 1650 is slated to come in at around $179 (~RM732).

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Pokdepinion: I wonder if this would be capable of DirectX Raytracing too.
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OPPO partnered with KL Photography Festival to showcase OPPO F1s’ camera action

OPPO recently partnered with KLPF in a showcase with a total of 40 photographs taken with OPPO F1s in a special exhibition titled “The Nature of Beauty World”. The photograph was taken with OPPO F1s’ rear camera in Expert Mode, HDR mode and Ultra HD mode and printed into a 2m x 1.2m size photograph to showcase F1s’ professional photography. The photographs captured by renowned professional photographers and young photography enthusiast from different universities using the rear camera of the newly launched OPPO F1s.

“We are delighted to showcase what the new OPPO F1s can do with its 13MP rear camera. Partnering a team of professional photographers from KLPF enables the brand to feature its technical prowess while pushing mobile photography to greater levels of quality and efficacy. ––– This is also a great opportunity for us to re-shape consumers’ perspective on our F1s, that is not only a Selfie Expert with a 16MP front-camera, it is also a great rear camera shooter with matured Pure Image 4.0 techniques.” – Chen Lu, Brand Director of OPPO Malaysia

OPPO has selected 10 top students from 4 local universities in September to participate in the exclusive camera phone workshop and 1-day outdoor shooting in Malacca using OPPO F1s during the trip. A contest held during the trip and one winner picked with an OPPO F1s and cash award to further his journey in photography.

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An exclusive workshop for OPPO fans was also held in conjunction with the KLPF. Led by renowned professional photographers, Jessica Chan and Kevin Ng. The workshop provided tips, techniques and insight on taking on-par professional level picture using a smartphone such as the OPPO F1s.

The OPPO F1s features a 13MP rear camera with a 1/3-inch back-illuminated sensor and f/2.2 aperture, for high light sensitivity and dynamic range. With these features and PDAF, the F1s seamlessly capture crisp, clear and vivid shots.
The F1s also sports a fingerprint reader, a large 3075mAh battery, 32GB ROM and triple-slot card tray that offers dual-sim and expandable memory. Priced at RM1198, the F1s comes in two colours, Gold and Rose Gold and available at all OPPO sales point nationwide.

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Win RM1,000 Touch N Go eWallet Credits With Samsung’s ‘Raya Bermakna, Meriah Bersama’ Promo

Samsung Malaysia has just announced a brand new promotional campaign called the ‘Raya Bermakna, Meriah Bersama’ campaign. During the promo period, which starts from 15 April to 30 June, consumers can enjoy exclusive gifts, purchase with purchase (PWP) deals, and a chance to win up to RM1,000 Touch N Go eWallet credits with every purchase of Samsung products.
Save big this festive season with Samsung’s ‘Raya Bermakna, Meriah Bersama’

During the ‘Raya Bermakna, Meriah Bersama’ campaign, consumers can purchase a wide selection of Samsung TVs at great discounts including the newly launched Neo QLED, Crystal UHD and a selection of Monitors. That’s not all as consumers can also save up to RM1,700 when they purchase selected Samsung TV and Soundbar together under the PWP deal.

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The promotion doesn’t end with just Samsung TVs as consumers can also purchase selected Samsung household appliances to receive a free gift worth up to RM599. This promotion will run from 15 April until 30 May. The ‘Raya Bermakna, Meriah Bersama’ promotion extends to a wide range of Samsung Galaxy products as well. From 16 April to 31 May, you will get a complimentary gift from Samsung worth up to RM917 when you purchase any of the participating Samsung Galaxy models.
For more information on Samsung’s new promotional campaign, do head over to the official Samsung website right here.
Pokdepinion: Samsung’s new TV selection is pretty good and this is the perfect time to get one for your household. Especially with all the complimentary stuff Samsung is giving away.
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New BlackRock Malware is Stealing Credit Card Info and Passwords from Over 300 Apps

It seems like the internet is growing to be a more and more dangerous place as more threats start to appear. Now, there is a new Android malware called BlackRock malware that you need to take note of as it can steal your passwords and credit card details from over 300 apps.
How Does The BlackRock Malware Work?

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The BlackRock malware is said to have data theft capabilities and works similarly to other Android malwares. It’s based on a leaked source code for one more malware strain Xerxes, which is also based on other malware strains. This particular one however has boosted capabilities and is capable of stealing passwords and credit card information from over 300 apps.
How it works is that the BlackRock malware will send out a prompt requesting users to enter payment details, which is usually your credit card, after stealing your login credentials. It will setup an overlay and will trigger when it detects a user interacting with a legal app. There will be a fake window on top of the actual app itself that will be requesting the details. This is how users can get tricked by it. It can work on 337 apps, including Amazon, Uber, Gmail, Netflix, and many more.
It is said that the malware stems from fake Google update packages available on 3rd party websites. It will require permissions, particularly on Accessibility, before it can do anything. If it’s given the permission, it will slowly give itself permission to access other features as well. This includes admin access via Android DPC.
Apart from what has been mentioned, the malware is also capable of the following things:

Spam contacts with predefined SMS
Log key taps (keylogger functionality)
Intercept SMS messages
Show custom push notifications
Perform SMS floods
Sabotage mobile antivirus apps
Intercept SMS messages
Start specific apps, and more

If you open an app it suddenly requests for your credit card details or private data, be extra careful. It might just be the BlackRock malware. Don’t simply give permissions to any app you download and make sure you know what you’re giving permission for.

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Pokdepinion: The internet is a dangerous place regardless of which device you use. All you can do is take precautionary steps to avoid any potential disasters on your end. Better safe than sorry.
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JOI Book 155 Pro, the best first laptop for students?

As classes are going online for the children, and the adults are working from home during the MCO period, it might actually be a good idea to get the young one their first laptop. If anything, it might just so that they don’t have to use your laptop when you are working to catch up on their classes. And there might be few laptops better suited for the task than the JOI® Book 155 Pro. Here’s why.
Small and light

Well, I don’t think anyone is interested in burdening their children with the heavy stuff, right? The JOI® Book 155 Pro is pretty lightweight at 1.43kg, letting your child easily carry it around with them wherever they go. On top of that, the laptop also sports really narrow bezels around its 14″ display, making for a compact package that your child can easily move around and attend their online classes wherever they wish.

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Sharper FHD display
Aside from its narrow bezels, the display on the JOI® Book 155 Pro is also quite noteworthy. Unlike most budget laptops, the JOI® Book 155 Pro touts a 14″ FHD (1080p) display, that will be sharper than the average 768p display in laptops within the same price range.

Since there will be quite a lot of text in your child’s classes, a sharp display does come handy so that he or she doesn’t need to squint at the display just to see what the teacher is trying to deliver. A better display also means that movies and videos will look better on the display, allowing your kid to enjoy them more. If you decide that you want to connect to an even larger display for your child’s viewing pleasure, there’s also a microHDMI output on the side of the laptop.
Backlit keyboard

Instead of having to write out their assignments on paper, your child probably has to submit their assignments online. That also means that they would have to type it out. The JOI® Book 155 Pro makes typing a better experience with a nice keyboard, complete with backlighting for better visibility.
Efficient performance

The JOI® Book 155 Pro is powered by the Intel® Celeron® N4120, promising good performance with four cores running at up to 2.6GHz. Paired with 4GB RAM, that’s plenty for some light multitasking like participating in an online class while taking notes in a Word document. It is really efficient too, and should offer more than enough battery life for your child to finish their classes without having to worry about plugging it in to the charger in between.

Priced at RM1699, the JOI® Book 155 Pro will provide a great experience for your child to catch up on their online lessons as well as some entertainment on the side. Get your JOI® Book 155 Pro via the links below:

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GLOO @ Lazada
GLOO @ Shopee
JOI @ Lazada
JOI @ Shopee

This is an exclusive article for JOI® Malaysia.
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Nokia 7 Plus And Nokia 1 Unveiled In Malaysia – Ready To Go With Android One?

Nokia Mobility today has unveiled of their Nokia 1 and Nokia 7 Plus here in Malaysia. The devices, which was announced at MWC 2018, follows their ‘banana phone’ sibling which we had a glimpse earlier in the year.
Nokia 7 Plus & Nokia 1 Officially Unveiled In Malaysia

The two devices are among the five devices that Nokia unveiled at MWC 2018. So here are the two devices.

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Nokia 7 Plus
The Nokia 7 Plus sets to be Nokia’s latest mid-range device, which they’ve said capable of offering a flagship experience. Offering 18:9 ratio display, the device will also join in on the Android One program, giving the best Android experience to users. Nokia 7 Plus is available in Black/Copper and White/Copper and will be available in stores on this 20th of April 2018. Retail price for the device is RM1,699 and every purchase of the device will get you a gift box which includes a Bluetooth tripod, tempered glass, as well as a fish eye, wide, and micro lens (while stocks lasts).

CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 660 (4 x Kryo 260 @ 2.2 GHz + 4 x Kryo 260 @ 1.8 GHz)

GPU:
Adreno 512

RAM:
4GB LPDDR4

Display:
6.0″, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) 18:9 IPS panel, laminated, polarized, 500-nits, 1:1500 contrast ratio

Storage:
64GB (expandable with microSD up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
12MP f/1.75, Samsung 2L7,1.4 μm pixel pitch, Dual Pixel AF
13MP f/2.6, 2x zoom, 1.0 μm pixel pitch
ZEISS Optics, Pro Camera, Dual-Sight, Nokia spatial audio, dual-tone flash
Front Camera
16MP f/2.0, 1.0 μm pixel pitch, ZEISS Optics

OS:
Android 8.0 Oreo (Android One)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
LTE Cat 6 2CA 300 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL

SIM:
nanoSIM (dual SIM in certain regions)

Battery:
Li-ion 3800 mAh (non-removable), fast charging

Nokia 1
On the other hand, we have the Nokia 1, Nokia’s entry-level smartphone which will be made available on the 13th of April 2018. The phone runs on Android Oreo (Go Edition). This means that although the specifications of the device might seem on the down, apps (less than 1GB) are optimize to give the best of performance possible

CPU/Chipset:
MediaTek MT6737M (4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.1 GHz)

GPU:
Mali T720 @ 550 MHz – 650 MHz

RAM:
1GB LPDDR3

Display:
4.5″, FWVGA (480p) IPS panel

Storage:
8GB (expandable with microSD up to 128GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
5MP fixed focus, LED flash
Front Camera
2MP fixed focus

OS:
Android Oreo (Go Edition)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
LTE Cat 4 150 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL

SIM:
nanoSIM (dual SIM in certain regions)

Battery:
Li-ion 2150 mAh (removable)

As you can see from the specifications table, these two smartphones are for two different market. With the Nokia 1, you get the simple and below average specs, just to get by your day (I really can see my dad using this). With the phone, they are bringing back Xpress-on covers back (you can switch the covers and choose the designs that you like) where it will cost you RM39.90 for a set of two. Nokia 1 is available in Warm Red and Dark Blue at the retail price of RM339.
Nokia Xpress-on
Pokdepinion: Of course I’m more focused towards the Nokia 7 Plus. That being said, it’s kind of a hard choice whether to buy that or get the Nokia 8 which was launched last year. The difference is only a couple of hundred Ringgit.
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PSA: Update Google Chrome Now As 5 Major Security Issues Were Found

If you are using Google Chrome to browse the internet, then make sure you have it updated to the latest version. It was discovered that there are at least 5 new security flaws in the popular browser, and here’s what you need to know.
Google Chrome: 5 New Security Flaws

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It was recently discovered that Google Chrome has 5 major security issues which Google themselves classified as “high”, with one in particular being labeled as “critical”. As such, it’s recommended to get your browser updated as soon as possible.
To give you an idea as to how dangerous some of these security flaws are, the high-rated vulnerabilities are being exploited actively by hackers, as they can attack the browser’s JavaScript engine and run their own code on your PC. Essentially, that gives them free reign to run malicious programs on your PC and there wouldn’t be anything to stop them.
Typically, the browser would update itself but it’s hard to tell whether it has or not. If you’re not sure how to update Google Chrome, just follow the simple steps we’ve listed right below here:
How to Update Google Chrome

Click on the three-dot menu icon at the top-right.
Click on Help, and the select About Google Chrome.
Google Chrome should start to update automatically.
Once it has finished updating, click the Restart button to complete the update.

While not much specifics are known about these vulnerabilities, it’s no surprise that it’s not being made public knowledge yet as it could give room to more people trying to abuse it. We expect to learn more when more than enough people have moved to the latest update.
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Pokdepinion: Well, that is rather scary. To think we were in that much danger from something we didn’t even know. Better to be safe than sorry so get that update as soon as you can.
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This Is What’s Happening For the PS Store Lunar New Year 2019 Sales

If you’re looking to buy some PlayStation 4 games or hardware, this might just be the best time of the year. Why? Because the PS Store Lunar New Year 2019 has begun, with lots of discounts and offers for everyone to enjoy.
From today until 13th February 2019, gamers will get to enjoy a number of awesome stuff:

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Up to 80% Discount on Games
Gamers will get to enjoy up to 80% discount on PS4 games on the PlayStation Store. From what we know thus far, God of War III Remastered and Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection gets the 80% discount (the former having extra 10% if you’re a PS Plus member), and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds being 30% off.

Of course, there are plenty of other discounts on other games so if you wanna check it out, be sure to head to the PS Store by clicking right here.

PS Plus 12-Month Membership + 3-Month Bonus Offer

If you have to renew your PS Plus subscriptions, the PS Store Lunar New Year 2019 would be a great time for that. If you opt for the 12-month subscription, you will get an additional 3 months of membership as a bonus. This way, you have 3 extra months of free games, discounts, and other extras to enjoy.

Lunar New Year 2019 Sales on PlayStation Hardware

You can also purchase PlayStation hardware at a discounted price. The discounts will be available at all PlayStation Authorized Dealers and Sony Centres nationwide. Here is what is being offered on discount:

PlayStation 4 Party Bundle – RM1,199 (normal price: RM1,449), includes additional free DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
PlayStation 4 HITS Bundle – RM1,099 (normal price: RM1,349)
PlayStation 4 Pro God of War Bundle (1 TB) – RM1,549 (normal price: RM1,799)
PlayStation VR with PlayStation Camera – RM1,129 (normal price: RM1,379)

Aside from these discounts and offers, there is a PS Plus Lunar New Year contest as seen right above here. You stand a chance at winning prizes including the PlayStation 4 console, PSVR headset, and PSN vouchers. The only requirement here is that you must be a PS Plus member. It’s worth joining anyway as all participants will receive a code for the PS4 Toro Lunar New Year theme.
In case you missed, we have the list of free games coming to PS Plus members in the Asia region for February 2019. Click right here to find out what’s coming your way.
Pokdepinion: These are some very solid offerings for existing and new customers. If anyone plans on buying a PS4 for Kingdom Hearts 3, now’s the best time.
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The Original Xbox Controller is Coming Back; Yes, The Huge One Called “The Duke”

Remember when the original Xbox had this really big controller?In a surprising turn of events, it looks like the first Xbox controller known as The Duke is making a comeback. This is especially great if you have huge hands.
The Original Xbox Controller is Coming Back

THE NEW DUKE CONTROLLER is available at the END OF MARCH for $69.99 And what a wonderful moment! Thanks @XboxP3 Thanks @Hyperkin!!! pic.twitter.com/KB9C6BYxCe
— Seamus Blackley (@SeamusBlackley) January 12, 2018

Some of the best Microsoft news lately has been about their increasingly diverse and eccentric controllers. Last week we got to look at the Sea of Thieves Special Edition controller with all of its fancy swash-buckling details, but this week we’ve got something even bigger. And it’s pretty huge…literally.

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Fans of the original Xbox will remember the gargantuan controller, aptly named “The Duke,” as something they either loved or hated. Either way, it’s making a comeback.
The father of the original Xbox Seamus Blackley and accessory creator Hyperkin are teaming up to produce an updated version of the gamepad according to a recent CNET interview.
Image credits: CNET
Dating back to 2001, the updated Duke now includes some bumper buttons so that it can be compatible with PC and every version of the Xbox via a USB port. While it doesn’t have a memory card slot, it instead has a very Dreamcast-esque OLED screen in the middle of the controller which plays the original console’s bootup sequence when pressed.
For those with bigger hands, however, the large controller is actually a means by which to enjoy modern games according to Blackley:
I discovered to my horror and fascination that The Duke was an object of nostalgia and comfort and happiness and childhood memories, and all these people with big hands saying it was the only controller that was comfortable.
Whether you’re into it for nostalgia or functionality, The Duke will be arriving this Spring and it will run you USD $69.99 (RM278.39).
Source: CNET

Pokdepinion: At one moment, I was happy to see the original Xbox controller, The Duke, making its return. On the other hand, when I realized that 2001 was 17 years ago, I couldn’t but feel old. Oh god, why.
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Xiaomi 13 Ultra: Leaked Images Reveal Massive Camera Island

Some new details have surfaced on the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra, with leaked images showing how much they’re focusing on the cameras here.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Leak Shows How Much It Focuses on Camera

Xiaomi is set to announce the international availability of its 13 and 13 Pro phones, which were first introduced in China in December. Although the company’s CEO has stated that there won’t be a 13S Ultra this year, there has been increasing speculation about the arrival of a Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

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The Xiaomi 12S Ultra was launched in July 2022, leaving ample time for its successor to be unveiled. Recently, leaked images of a phone case have surfaced that purportedly belong to the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The case suggests a massive circular camera island on the phone’s rear.
The design is consistent with earlier leaks and sketches of the device. The 13 Ultra is expected to focus heavily on photography, as is the norm for the Ultra line. One leak suggests that it will retain the 1-inch main sensor of its predecessor but will add gimbal stabilization. The phone’s four rear cameras will all feature autofocus, with the addition of a direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) sensor.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is rumored to be released in March or April in China. While details remain scarce, the phone’s focus on photography and the latest hardware suggests that it will be an exciting addition to the market. Stay tuned for further updates on the upcoming flagship smartphone as well as the other devices within the series.
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Pokdepinion: Sure, it’s not the first time we’re seeing a 1-inch sensor in a smartphone camera, especially from Xiaomi, but I wanna see what improvements they can bring this time around. A 1-inch sensor opens up a whole new realm of possibilities with photography.
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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Gets 2023 Model Year Facelift

The refresh introduces USB-C and a new microphone.

Razer has given its BlackShark V2 Pro headset a refresh without any update to the name itself aside from appending ‘2023’ to its name. We’re not sure if Razer will differentiate the packaging between the new one and the old one, but you can at least know the difference between the two as explained below.

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First off, the new MY2023 BlackShark headset brings a new microphone that’s dubbed as “HyperClear Super Wideband Mic”. Marketing name aside, this detachable microphone is said to pick up a wider range of audio frequencies to ensure clearer communication – and it should make those with deeper voices sound less tinny as a result. As a popular choice among Esports players, the headset will come with onboard FPS audio profiles that Razer has tuned in conjunction with some of the top players in the world.

Another update is the USB-C connectivity in place of the microUSB (finally), and with it provides up to 70 hours of runtime on full charge while a 15-minute charge provides 6 hours. Other than that, the new model is identical to the older version – same 50mm TriForce Titanium drivers, 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, same construction and design, THX surround sound and more.

As for the pricing: Razer is asking for RM1,099 for the BlackShark V2 Pro 2023, which is quite the price bump from what current version is selling for right now. They’re now available on Razer stores and various retail channels.
Pokdepinion: This makes it a very compelling option but boy, that price.
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Kingston Releases New Card Reader – Introducing MobileLite Duo 3C

Kingston, which is one of the worlds leading manufacturer of reading products, has release their newest card reader, the MobileLite Duo 3C.
The new microSD card reader features a dual interface to work with both USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports, with it specifically built for devices for USB Type-C ports. It offers fast transfer speeds to quickly transfer or offload videos, photos and other big files while complying with the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specifications.

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Formats that the card reader supports are microSD, SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I and supports the latest card speeds.
MobileLite Duo 3C is a versatile reader for both newer and older systems as it works with the latest USB Type-C devices as well as notebooks that use USB Type-A. USB Type-C is getting more popular and our new card reader is ideal for personal or professional use; and, with its rugged, lightweight design it can go wherever it’s needed Kingston
The MobileLite Duo 3C comes with a two year warranty with free technical support. With it not being in Malaysia yet, prices are yet to be confirmed but we’ll update it if we get more news on it. For more information, you can head on down to their website here
Pokdepinion: Good to see they have a variety of card readers. Beneficial to all I would say.
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Save Up To RM350 During This 11.11 honor Brand Day

honor Malaysia will be holding special promotions for their products to celebrate their 11.11 honor Brand Day, where you can save up to RM350 on their products.
11.11 honor Brand Day
With the promotion, you can get your hands on the honor Play at a cheaper RM1,099 instead of its original RM1,249 price. Similarly, the honor 10 also is at a cheaper price tag of RM1,399, previously RM1,599. These devices are available both on hihonor and official retails shops in the country.
Previously, we wrote on the honor 8X Red Edition will be coming its way here on the 7th of November, well to celebrate the arrival, customers are welcomed to join in the fun on hihonor with a spin and win contest, where you stand a chance to win a brand new honor 8X Red Edition and other gifts.

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There’ll also be daily deals for smartphones. From the 8th to 10th of November, phones that include honor 9 Lite, honor 10, honor Play, honor 7A, and honor V10 will see a price reduction of up to RM200.
In addition, you can also look forward to the 11th to 13th November as there will be limited-stock flash deals up to 40% off devices, and 30% discounts on honor smartphones throughout the day. For a full schedule of the promo, you can checkout the table down below;

Date
Time
Products
Promo Price (RM)

11 November 2018
9AM – 12PM
honor 9 Lite
 RM588

12PM – 3PM
honor 8X + Band 3 + hihonor voucher worth RM80
 RM949

3PM – 6PM
honor Band 3
RM89

6PM – 9PM
honor 10
RM1,249

12 November 2018
9AM – 12PM
honor 7A (2GB/16GB)
RM399

12PM- 3PM
honor 8X Flip Cover (Black)
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RM479

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honor Play Player Edition + Giftbox
RM1145

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Kingston M.2 SSD speed up to 1400MB/s

A fast M.2 SSD has just appeared from Kingston, seen at Japan market with price tag for JPY 29,800 (around MYR 1000) for the 240GB version with part number SHPM2280P2/240G and JPY 57,800 (around MYR 1800) with part number SHPM2280P2/480G.

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Both the M.2 SSDs tested are able to run up to 1400Mbs, that is one of faster M.2 SSD we have seen in the market. The main specifications are a Marvell 88SS9293 controller, and power consumption figures of 1.38W (average 1.4W) at idle, lead time of up to 1.99W, maximum 8.25W, MTBF is 1 million hours during a write.

Both this Kingston M.2 SSD comes with 3 years warranty but sadly we are not sure if it will ever land at Malaysia, not to mention the prices.

source : akiba.pc

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