iOS 16 Adds Support for Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con

iOS 16: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con Support

!!! iOS 16 natively supports Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers!!
Can confirm they work perfectly with Delta 😍 pic.twitter.com/p8u1sdjvTt
— Riles 🤷♂ (@rileytestut) June 6, 2022

For those of you who might have missed it, Apple announced that they will be adding native support for the Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch Pro controller in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura. Apart from that, they will also be including native support for a number of USB steering wheels for macOS Ventura.
According AltStore developer on Twitter, @rileytestut, the Nintendo Switch Pro controller works “perfectly” and that the Joy-Con is connected and identified as a single device, which would make it easier for apps and mobile games to make full use of it. You are also expected to be able to switch between a single Joy-Con or both with ease, which is a nice touch.

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For those of you wondering about the USB steering wheels, it is the Logitech G920 and Logitech G29. It includes support for the shifters, pedal, and the steering wheel itself so you can enjoy the full experiences on macOS Ventura.
In case you were wondering, Apple previously added support for the DualSense controller and the Xbox Series X controller in iOS. This isn’t the first time we’re seeing 3rd party controller support being added, and we might just see more down the road.
The Apple iOS 16 developer preview will be available to all Developer Program members from now onwards, with a public beta coming sometime next month. It’s expected to be released publicly for all supported devices in September, after the iPhone 14 announcement.
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Pokdepinion: If you’re an iPhone user who brings around the Nintendo Switch often, this would be more of an incentive to continue doing so as you’d have more use for the Joy-Con.
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[TGS 2017] FFXV Will Have More Story Content; New Trailer Released

The FFXV journey is still not over. Final Fantasy XV is expected to have more new story content according to Square Enix over at TGS 2017.

Final Fantasy XV Will Have More Story Content

Square Enix announced an update for their action J-RPG Final Fantasy XV  at Tokyo Game Show 2017. The update will include new story content that has been provided via character episodes that put the spotlight on members for the party.

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Now, it seems that the story will continue as seen in the new Final Fantasy XV Universe trailer from Tokyo Game show that highlights “Free Update: Additional Story Content” towards the end of the trailer.
Currently, there are no details on what this new story content will include but from the preview, we can see images of the Summons and an emotional reunion between characters. Moreover,  the game will increase the Hunt capacity for players who just can’t get enough.
The Final Fantasy XV universe seems to be ever expanding as the game with new multiplayer content, Comrades, releasing on October 31st, Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition, Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition, and a possible Final Fantasy XV for Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy XV is currently available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. A pocket version, in which the story will be released in an episodic format, will be coming to Android and iOS in the future, while a PC version is still in the works. We’re hoping to hear more about this additional story content for the game soon.

Pokdepinion: Well, now I’m having more and more reasons to jump back into Final Fantasy XV. I’m just hoping whatever new content that’s coming to FFXV, be it multiplayer or solo, it wouldn’t make me feel underwhelmed like what we have with the main storyline. Also hoping they managed to make combat slightly better since the camera angle issues were a pain.

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Steam Adds Native Support for Nintendo Switch Pro Controller – No Need For 3rd Party Software Anymore

It looks like Steam will be adding native support for the Nintendo Switch Pro controller. Now you have more choices for gamepads for PC gaming.
Steam Adds Native Support for Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

While it’s primarily an accessory for Switch owners that want some added control, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller has proven itself as a worthy add-on for Switch owners to grab. Now however, those with a PC can also make use of the controller if they would like.

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Over on the Steam Community forums, Valve has revealed that the latest Steam client beta update now features support for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, allowing users to connect their Pro Controller to their PC to use with various games.

Before this, it was actually possible to play PC games with the Switch Pro Controller through third-party software, though now with its integration straight into the Steam client itself, it should prove far easier to use for PC players, much like it already does with other controllers like the Xbox One controller, the PlayStation 4’s DualShock 4, and more.
To enable using the Switch Pro Controller on PC, users must opt into the Steam client beta and then enable support for the controller in the Controller Support section of Steam’s settings.
From here after enabling the controller, users can set up control configurations for the Switch Pro Controller on a per-game basis, or to use the controller’s regular layout across all games.

For more details on how to set up the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to use with your PC, you can check out Valve’s full post on setting up the controller by clicking right here.
If you’re looking for a great controller / gamepad for PC gaming that is also easy to use, do consider the Razer Raiju. It’s a PlayStation 4 controller but it works wonders on PC. Click here to check out our full review of the controller.
Pokdepinion: Well, if you already own the controller this is great news as it instantly makes it a versatile peripheral. If you haven’t and you do like the feel of it, this is something you can consider even if you don’t own the console.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition Gets Sold Online At Whopping ~RM22,394

Remember the RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition that we’ve posted? Well it seems that someone is actually selling the limited edition graphics card on the internet and get this, someone actually bought it.
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition sold at crazy price

If you didn’t know about the super limited graphics card, well NVIDIA only made 200 of these in the world, where only 77 were given out for giveaways.
So how much exactly did the seller got out of it? He/she opened up a bidding system for the card on eBay and it ended with the price tag of $5,200 (~RM22,394), which is incredibly insane. The owner even snap a pic of the graphics card’s seal to show that it has never been opened, a pretty wise move if you ask me.

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Considering that the seller got it for free, that’s quite the profit that they are making. What do you think? Would you be willing to invest in that amount of money for a limited edition graphics card?
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Pokdepinion: Crazy, simply crazy.
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HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro puts HUAWEI back in the top spot on DxOMark

When the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro was launched, I was really intrigued by the hardware. While most of the hardware seemed pretty similar to the HUAWEI P30 Pro, the new 40MP ultra-wide angle camera was definitely a notable upgrade. And it seems like DxOMark found that the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro touts really impressive photography chops, crowning it the best smartphone they have tested yet.
The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro scored 121, distancing itself from the previous top dog, the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G by 4 points, while beating the older HUAWEI P30 Pro by 5 points.
DxOMark highlighted the following with the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro:

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The new Mate (30 Pro) does not show any real weaknesses in the camera department and delivers good still image and video quality in most situations. Its photo quality is very good across the board, but its texture/noise balance is truly outstanding, with excellent detail rendering in almost all conditions while keeping image noise at low levels.

They also mentioned that the ultra-wide angle camera’s less than stellar equivalent focal length of 18mm. When the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is serving up 12mm on the wide end, the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro definitely comes up a bit short. However DxOMark commended the image quality from the massive 1/1.54″ 3:2 sensor behind the ultra-wide lens.

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro also apparently has the best depth estimation thanks to its AI chops and the 3D ToF camera on the back, serving up some really accurate bokeh even when fine hairs are involved.
HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro Specifications

Kirin 990, octa-core @ up to 2.86 GHz, 7nm
8GB RAM
256GB storage (expandable via NM card)
6.53″ FHD+ (2400 x 1176) OLED panel, HUAWEI Horizon Display, 88° curved edges
40MP f/1.6, OIS, SuperSensing RYYB sensor + ultra-wide 40MP f/1.8 Cine Camera + 8MP f/2.4, OIS, 3x telephoto + 3D Depth Sensing Camera
32MP f/2.0 selfie camera, 3D Depth Sensing Camera
4500 mAh battery, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, 27W Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge
€1099 (~RM5087)

While the lack of Google’s apps and services out of the box might irk some out there, the fact that you can install it in less than 10 minutes, and enjoy the best camera chops in the market, I guess there’s no denying the appeal of the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro. Now, just for the price…
Pokdepinion: Can’t wait for the brands to keep leapfrogging each other. Only with competition will there be progress!
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Xiaomi Wins BrandLaureate World’s Brand Of The Year 2020 Award

Xiaomi Malaysia has revealed today that they were awarded The BrandLaureate World’s e-Branding Award – Brand of the Year 2020 in Smartphones & Devices, where it recognizes their achievements in the country.
Xiaomi wins The BrandLaureate World’s e-Branding Award

The award, by The World Brands Foundation (TWBF) is given in recognition of the brand’s achievement in 2020, where of course as you’d know, was a challenging time with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Xiaomi is the world’s third-largest smartphone brand and locally are the top five brand in Malaysia as well as Southeast Asia according to Canalys in 2020 Q3.
We are proud to have received such a prestigious award by TWBF. Xiaomi consistently pushes the boundaries to ensure that our products are innovative and of high quality to stay ahead of technological trends and to cater to the changing demands of our customers.
Nicolas Shi, General Manager of Xiaomi Malaysia and Singapore
Recently Xiaomi Malaysia has introduced their new entry-level smartphone in the form of the Redmi 9T. Do head to the link right here to know our full thoughts on the device.
Pokdepinion: I’ve said it before, 2020 was a good year for the company despite the challenges. Let’s hope they’ll conjure up with more enticing products for this year too.
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Netflix Pushes Spatial Audio Support to All Stereo Devices Worldwide

Following the release of Spatial Audio compatibility for the iPhone and iPad in August of last year, Netflix is now making the functionality accessible to a broader audience. The streaming service has collaborated with Sennheiser to transform surround sound mixes into a spatial audio representation that can now be accessed via any stereo speaker or headphone.
The company claims that the new spatial audio capabilities do not require any specialist equipment. However, it is currently only accessible for a limited number of Netflix original TV series and movies. You can now search for Spatial Audio to see all of the titles that support it if you own a Netflix subscription.

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The new spatial audio function, according to the company, aims to convert the cinematic experience of immersive audio to any stereo, so the work artists do to immerse you into the tale happens no matter what device you use to view Netflix.  The function is accessible through all Netflix subscriptions in all countries.
Sennheiser’s AMBEO 2-Channel Spatial Audio technology is used in the new spatial audio feature. According to Sennheiser, AMBEO 2-Channel Spatial Audio is not just another mix but it is instead built using open, industry-standard deliverables such as ADM or IAB files. The renderer integrates easily into conventional encoding processes. It generates a standard two-channel audio file that may be used as a substitute for stereo.
It’s worth noting that the spatial audio function lacks the head-tracking features included in Apple’s AirPods Pro. Furthermore, people who watch the streaming service with a multi-channel surround sound system may not notice any substantial benefits with the new option.
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Pokdepinion: Full immersive soundscapes when watching any movies or TV shows? It must be nice. I’m glad Netflix is taking a step forward in making movie watching enjoyable for everyone.
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DOTA2 vs DOTA 2- Reborn FPS Test

On 1st September 2015 we received a massive 5.8GB update for DOTA2 – Reborn. When the update was complete I couldn’t even launch the game. I had no clue what went wrong. I’ve tried searching for a workaround but it seemed like no one got it working at all. So I just tried deleting “-console” from SET LAUNCH OPTIONS and ran the VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME CACHE tool, and suddenly I got DOTA 2 – Reborn to launch. I suspect that you can’t set any commands in on set launch options menu.
Today I would like to talk about a simple test comparing DOTA2 – Reborn against the plain jane version of DOTA2, because in the change log there are many updates for the game and the following shortlist of changes piqued my interest.

Added full support for the 64 bit Dota client
Improved input processing latency
All Source 1 content (items, music packs, etc) is now in Source 2

What I’m going to do is run a 20 minutes FPS test, skipping the first 10 minutes of each game, because most games start to get intense around the 10th minute mark. I played a match in both DOTA2 – Reborn and DOTA 2, using Visage in both games. My goal is to determine whether is there any performance difference between DOTA2 – Reborn and DOTA2.

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Bench rig specification

Operating system
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

CPU
Intel Xeon E3 1230 v3 @ 3.30 GHz

Motherboard
ASUS H87-PLUS

Monitor
DELL U2312HM (1920×1080 @ 60 Hz)

Graphics
ASUS AMD Radeon HD 7850 2048MB

OS Drive
111GB Corsair Force LS SSD

Game Storage
931GB Western Digital WD Blue

Result
This is the result after 20 minutes of gameplay. It’s quite apparent that DOTA2 – Reborn needs more GPU horsepower than DOTA2. I noticed that Valve is also limiting the DOTA2 – Reborn frame per second to 120fps. Before this, Reborn didn’t have a FPS cap, as I have proved that it was capable of running at over 120fps when I reviewed the ASUS STRIX GTX 960 OC graphic card.

Min
Max
 Average

DOTA 2 – Reborn
57
119
90.852

DOTA 2
53
122
113.898

There is not much data in this table, right? So let’s take a look at the graphs below.

Now we have a clearer view of what happen in 20 minutes of gameplay. DOTA2’s FPS is more stable than DOTA2 – Reborn’s, but this might be because DOTA2 – Reborn is still a BETA build and still could use some work. But if this is really what we will be getting when it comes out from BETA, you might need to get a new card to run it on the highest settings at 1920x1080p.

Conclusion
DOTA 2 – Reborn brings huge improvements by building it from scratch on the newer Source 2 engine. What can we see is that the game become hungrier on graphic side, but not only that since it support 64bit client. Currently I’m using the AMD HD 7850 and I am getting these results, maybe now it’s time to get a better card for this game, and I recommended at least an NVIDIA GTX 950 or the AMD R7 370.

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POCO M5 and M5s Launched in Malaysia; From RM599

POCO officially announces the availability information for their new models, M5 and M5s.

First comes the M5s – sharing the same layout as Redmi’s counterpart, Note 10S, features similar specs such as MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, 6.43″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 33W fast charging and 5000mAh battery. Camera array features 64MP main shooter, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor, plus a 13MP front-facing camera. Variants include 4GB and 6GB RAM, with 64GB and 128GB storage available respectively.

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The cheaper model, M5, is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 and also sports a bigger, 6.58″ FHD+ IPS display. It supports variable refresh rate capability ranging from 30Hz to 90Hz. Camera loadout include 50MP main shooter, alongside 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor. The front camera, housed inside a teardrop notch, is a 5MP sensor. It features the same 5000mAh battery, however fast charging is limited to 18W only.
Both models will be available on official Lazada and Shopee – M5s is priced at RM699 for 4GB/64GB and RM899 for the 6GB/128GB model. For the first week (7 – 14 Sep), POCO offers discounts to RM659 and RM849 respectively.
On the other hand, M5 will cost RM649 for 4GB/64GB and RM799 for 6GB/128GB; first week discounts drop the prices down to RM599 and RM699 respectively.
Pokdepinion: Specs look pretty decent for a budget phone of this price range.

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BIOSTAR H110MDE offers affordable performance; cheap MATX motherboard for less than $60!

BIOSTAR has been steadily churning out affordable motherboard options for DIY builders who are on a tight budget. Priced at just $54.99 (~RM215.18), the BIOSTAR H110MDE is a great option for those who want a compact and affordable motherboard.

The H110 chipset used here supports the Intel 6th and 7th Generation Intel Core processors, which are still potent enough for some serious gaming. Two DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB of 2400 MHz DDR4 RAM and a single full-speed PCIe 3.0 x16 means that you can use this cheap motherboard as the base of your high performance gaming rig.

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Connectivity wise you are getting 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports at the back, along with a USB 3.1 Gen1 and 2 USB 2.0 headers. 4 SATA 3 6Gbps allows you to pack your system with plenty of storage. There is no built-in WiFi on this MATX board, but you do get Gigabit LAN thanks to the Realtek RTL8111G.
For $54.99, the BIOSTAR H110MDE is a great choice for budget builds based on Skylake or Kaby Lake CPUs. BIOSTAR is even offering a free copy of BullGuard Antivirus for even greater savings for the DIY builder.
Pokdepinion: If I am going to build a no-frills Skylake/Kaby Lake rig now, this would definitely be at the top of my shortlist.
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[IFA 2019] How Lenovo Premium Care Goes Beyond Your Warranty to Help You

How Lenovo Premium Care Goes Beyond Your Warranty to Help You

At IFA 2019 in Berlin, there were plenty of new announcement made by Lenovo. One of the things that didn’t receive as much attention at the show was Lenovo Premium Care. This industry-first initiative for aftersales support is said to be expanding to 25 new markets to further ensure customer care service for more users globally.
However, have you find yourself thinking what Lenovo Premium Care is about and how it can benefit you as a consumer? Let’s take a look at what it offers and how it goes beyond your warranty to help you in your time of need.

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What is Lenovo Premium Care?

Lenovo Premium Care is a hassle-free customer support service designed for Lenovo PC customers. Whether the issue is software or hardware and even if it goes outside of the standard warranty, you can easily get help for that.
You can easily get help directly from professional technicians via call, email, or online chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Here are a list of perks you will get when you upgrade your Standard Limited Warranty to Lenovo’s Premium Care:

24/7 Phone Support: Customers who upgrade to the Lenovo Premium Care service over Lenovo’s Standard Limited Warranty will be able to address any of their technical issues over the phone through the Lenovo Premium Care Call Centre any time of the day as the service is a 24 hour service, including public holidays.
Extended Field Response:  For on-site technical support on the other hand, technicians are available nationwide on weekdays, excluding weekends and public holidays from 9am to 9pm.
Lenovo Vantage: Lenovo Vantage is a desktop application Lenovo Premium Care customers can download through the Microsoft Store. By using Lenovo Vantage, customers can personalize your Lenovo PC’s settings, improve your WiFi security, update your drivers, run device diagnostics, identify the system serial number and product number as well as request support and many more.
Box to Boot Support: Technicians can help to provide assistance such as setting up Internet browsers, installing software and ensuring the operating system is compatible and perform necessary software updates.
Annual PC Health Check: The service consists of a series of detailed checks with Lenovo’s tune-up tool, optimizing operating systems, calibrate memory management and other critical updates that customers may not consistently do on their own.

The pricing for the service will vary depending on your region. You should contact your local Lenovo customer support or head to an official retailer for specific details.
If you’re based in Malaysia and you would like to know the price for the service, click right here.
Lenovo Premium Care is already available in Asia Pacific, North America, UK, Italy, France and other countries. It is expected to expand to 36 total geographic markets by end of 2019. This includes Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Denmark. For more details, click right here.
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Get the HUAWEI Y9 from just RM699 on 11.11 — A great entry-level device with GPU Turbo!

This is what HUAWEI calls the real deal. An affordable smartphone featuring the Kirin 710 chipset, the new HUAWEI Y9 is the best entry level smartphone from HUAWEI. And it will be available starting 11.11, priced at RM899.

The new HUAWEI Y9 comes with a large 6.5″ FHD+ display which offers users a wider view. Handling the photography chops are the dual cameras on the front and back of the HUAWEI Y9. The rear features a 13MP f/1.8 camera, while the front features an 16MP /f2.0 shooter. Both cameras are supplemented by a secondary 2MP f/2.4 camera for enhanced bokeh effects.

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There is 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage to keep you chugging along happily. The HUAWEI Y9 runs EMUI 8.1 which features GPU Turbo to improve the gaming performance. Allowing to game for extended periods is the 4000 mAh battery in the cool 3D Arc body.

But there’s more. The HUAWEI Y9 will be more accessible than ever during the 11.11 Sale on Shop.HUAWEI. You can purchase vouchers worth up to RM250 with only RM50 from now until 10th November, thus dropping the total cost of the HUAWEI Y9 to just RM699! That’s a really good deal!
And for every purchase, you will receive cool AirAsia merchandise at random, while stocks last. Do check out the HUAWEI Y9 if you are looking for an affordable entry-level device!
Pokdepinion: Why is there a HUAWEI Y-series when there is the HUAWEI nova lineup as well as the honor sub-brand?
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Celcom Offers Unlimited Internet Access For RM1 With Celcom Xpax

If you are a Celcom Xpax user, well here’s some news for you. The telco company is offering unlimited internet from as low as RM1 with their brand new Ultra Hour Pass.
Celcom Xpax prepaid customers will be able to enjoy unlimited high-speed internet access from anywhere and at any time, simply through their Celcom Life App.
Celcom Xpax’s Ultra Hour Pass plans
To subscribe to it, all you need to do is login to your Celcom Life app and then select “Buy More” for more internet, followed by your selection of any Hourly Unlimited Internet deals.

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This comes convenient when you have limited free time and you need that unlimited data access when you’re outside.
In addition to that, Celcom Xpax’s newly enhanced prepaid pack at RM10 also offers users with 10GB of internet to use on Facebook, Instagram, and Games Walla for, well gaming.
For more details, you can visit Celcom’s website here.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a good deal. I can see myself using it when I’m on my travels. Too bad that I’m not a Celcom user though.
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Enjoy Big Discounts With ‘Lazada Ada Sentuhan Raya’ 5.5 Sale

To celebrate the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities, Lazada is offering amazing deals as part of its ‘Lazada Ada Sentuhan Raya’ 5.5 Sale, along with Lazada Wallet vouchers and cashback, a chance to win an iPhone 12, and items going for as low as RM0.99 during Lazada’s Crazy Flash Sale! Additionally, shoppers can save RM10 for every RM100 spent with Lazada Bonus, on top of free shipping with a minimum spend of RM5.
‘Lazada Ada Sentuhan Raya’ 5.5 Sale

The ‘Lazada Ada Sentuhan Raya’ 5.5 Sale will feature exclusive discounts from participating brands such as Realme, Carlo Rino, Signature Market, Apple and many more. Set your alarms and countdown to the Crazy Flash Sale, which will sell a selection of curated products ranging from electronics, skincare, and home appliances to Raya clothing, with discounted items starting at RM0.99.

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From now until 4 May, top up your Lazada Wallet with a minimum of RM50 to earn up to RM1,555 in cashback. Moreover, Lazada will be giving away additional discounts on 5 May exclusive for Lazada Wallet users. This includes:

Instant RM0.15 off per order during normal hours on 5 May
Instant RM0.55 off per order from 12PM to 2PM on 5 May
55% off Lazada Wallet Member Reward Vouchers with no minimum spend (capped at RM5)

Shoppers can also receive vouchers when opting to make purchases using partnering e-wallets:

Touch ‘n Go: RM5 off with minimum spend of RM30
Boost: RM9 off with minimum spend of RM80
Maybank users can also enjoy a rebate of RM5 when they top up RM50 and link their Maybank2u bank account with Lazada for one-click payment
Lazada x Citibank Card: RM22 off with minimum spend of RM100 (collection period from 3 to 5 May)

Customers can also enter to win an iPhone 12 by playing the Onederful Wallet game with just an RM1 Lazada Wallet purchase. The contest runs from now until 5 May. For more information, you can head over to the link here.
That’s not all, in the spirit of Ramadan, Lazada has teamed up with Berkat Madinah, an online Arabic food retailer, to help Islamic Relief Malaysia reach its target of distributing 12,000 food packs to the underserved. During the holy month, the first 100 customers who donate at least RM100 to Islamic Relief Malaysia in a single transaction on the LazadaForGood Platform will receive a box of Berkat Madinah dates. RM300 and RM500 donations will get you 5 and 10 boxes of dates, respectively.
For more information on everything that’s happening during the ‘Lazada Ada Sentuhan Raya’ 5.5 Sale, head over to the official Lazada page here.
Pokdepinion: Looks like I’ll be guarding my wallet from now until this ‘Lazada Ada Sentuhan Raya’ 5.5 Sale ends. Lord knows I need to save up during hard times like thi- oh looks like I bought a new Optimus Prime figure.
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MSI GTX 980 Ti GAMING 6G announced

MSI is excited to introduce the new flagship of the MSI GAMING graphics cards lineup: the MSI GTX 980 Ti GAMING 6G. This imposing new model is powered by NVIDIA’s Maxwell GM200 GPU, yet running on significantly higher clockspeeds than the reference model. Combined with 6GB of GDDR5 memory, this enables gamers to enjoy a smooth 4K gaming experience. Featuring the award-winning Twin Frozr V thermal design, the MSI GTX 980 Ti GAMING 6G delivers unmatched cooling and acoustic performance. To bolster the premium look & feel, the MSI GTX 980 Ti GAMING 6G comes equipped with a solid metal backplate.

Besides the revered GAMING series, MSI are also introducing two reference models featuring exhaust thermal design. The MSI GTX 980 Ti 6GD5 will be available immediately, shortly followed by the MSI GTX 980 Ti 6GD5 V1, which comes equipped with an all new premium silver shroud and Military Class 4 Components for durable, solid performance.

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SOURCE: MSI Global

Pokdepinion: With every OEM pushing out their iteration of the GTX 980 Ti, the main differences being the cooler and small clock speed differences, consumers get the choice to pick the best looking cooler which will suit their rig’s theme. Besides that, consumers can also wait for price wars and choose with their wallets if they aren’t picky about the designs. Choice is always good.
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ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i gaming keyboard review

The last time I reviewed an ARMAGGEDDON keyboard was the ARMAGGEDDON MKA-11R RGB Raptor and it left a positive impression on me towards their products. For the last few weeks I was using another keyboard from the Singaporean company, but instead of a mechanical keyboard, this is a membrane keyboard. Here’s is my review of the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i.

Unboxing
The ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i is a refreshed model of the AK-550i. It still maintains the membrane keyboard technology and spill proof design, but sports a newer design. I don’t have the AK-550i to make a quick comparison but by comparing it to images of the older model on the Internet, I do prefer the revised design.

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So let’s begin from the packaging. The usual black and yellow scheme from ARMAGGEDDON is present here. I honestly like the box’s appearance but ARMAGGEDDON product naming scheme is pretty confusing to me. On top we have the main features highlighted as well as a product image.

Over on the bottom we have more detailed information about the keyboard. The ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i comes with 2 years of manufacturer warranty and that is pretty impressive for a mere membrane gaming keyboard.

The box opens up to the keyboard itself wrapped in a thin plastic bag. Our review sample came with no documentations at all.

Specification

Body material
Full matte plastic body build

Keycap
Matte plastic keycap

Switch type
Membrane

Cable
1.5m, USB connector

Weight
N/A

Features
Basic backlight gaming keyboard with spill proof design

 Backlight
Red or Blue

Warranty
2 years

Appearance

My first impression of the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i was of the sandblasted plastic material. I prefer matte finishes over glossy because of two simple reasons, sweat and fingerprints. Non-glossy finishes also offer better comfort and grip compared to glossy surfaces.

The ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i spill proof design is not something new but it still helps when in the event of an accident. Three drainage holes suffice to perform the function of channeling spilled liquids away from its internal circuits.

The backlight is evenly distributed across the keyboard. You don’t get RGB lighting here though. You are limited to a single colour but that’s what you get for this price. The lighting options are sparse, as you are only able to turn the illumination on and off and set the brightness using keyboard’s shortcuts.

Aside from the key lighting, the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i also features a few extra lighting bars at the top of the keyboard and on the sides. They improve the overall look of the keyboard, but may be a bane to users with small desks as it increases the footprint of the keyboard.

Overall, the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i design is okay. The non-detachable USB cable is not an issue at this price range. However the body is made entirely of plastic, and I am pretty confident that I could it break it quite easily if I tried.

User Experience
To submit a fair opinion of a membrane keyboard, first I needed to get a membrane keyboard to compare it against. Since I have used mechanical keyboards for quite some time already, comparing the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i against my past keyboards would be very unfair. I do have the Logitech K200 membrane keyboard here with me, so here goes.
Typing on the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i was a decent experience. Nothing to hype about it if we were to compare it to mechanical keyboards, but the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i will surely fit any gamers on a budget.

The only thing that bugged me was the non-standard keyboard layout. Not really a big deal as you will get used to it in time, but it is something to note. If you haven’t noticed it, the Enter key is longer than usual, forcing the backslash key to be relocated to beside the Enter key.
Another issue I faced with the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i is the missing application key, or what some people call the Menu key. It may not be of importance to most gamers but for me it still an important key. Instead of sacrificing the application key, ARMAGGEDDON should have assigned the illumination controls to another key.

Conclusion
Am I going to put the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i on my keyboard recommendation list? Actually it’s hard when you have become a die-hard fan of mechanical keyboards. But at the price of around RM69 at online retailers, it does sort of redeem itself.
Integrated Fn key offering up to 12 functions, spill proof design, even backlighting and also a nice matte finishing. All these features actually meet my “requirements” for an average budget-oriented gaming peripheral. However the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i doesn’t meet the requirement for a Pokdeward. That doesn’t mean it sucks though.
If you have a budget of around RM150, you might get a great deal when you get the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i in a combo with other ARMAGGEDDON products, such as the ARMAGGEDDON Molotov 5 (actually you can purchase the ARMAGGEDDON Kalashnikov AK-555i along with the ARMAGGEDDON Molotov 5 at an online retailer for an even better deal). If you ask if the keyboard is worth the asking price, I would say yes.
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FIFA 19 Demo Date Confirmed — It’s Coming Real Soon

EA has confirmed that the world’s most famous football (no, it’s not called soccer!) game, FIFA 19’s demo will be out next week for users to play.
FIFA 19 Demo Date Confirmed

The FIFA 19 demo has been confirmed by EA that it will launch on Thursday, September 13, which means it is just days away from release.
FIFA 19’s demo should be available on all gaming platform: PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. With a couple of new features and updates this year’s we should see some of them to be available in the demo such as the new Kick Off mode, where it brings more options than ever before such as a Champions League-themed match.

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The full version of FIFA 19 launches worldwide this September 28, with EA/Origin Access subscribers get the change to play it sooner than the rest.
Pokdepinion: Being a FIFA player since ’98, it’s good to see that they’ve managed to get the Champions League license back. I’m not saying that FIFA is better than PES, but I’d rather play it because I’m just too used to the game mechanics already. Are you excited for FIFA 19 to come out?

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Enjoy RM1.6 Million Worth Of Rewards This November With HUAWEI AppGallery

HUAWEI’s biggest only retail is back again with the HUAWEI AppGallery November Bash, where you can grab over RM1.6 million worth of rewards until the 11th of November 2018.
HUAWEI AppGallery November Bash

For those of you who don’t know, the AppGallery is the company’s official app store where HUAWEI and honor users can use the app to search, download, manage, and share an extensive range of mobile apps. Besides that, it also offer rewards to users.

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You might want to be quick to join in on the celebration while it lasts. HUAWEI and honor users are able to download apps and get instant rewards. All you need to do is simply enter the gift center and install your desired app. Once that is done, you are able to claim gifts including RM50 vouchers to shop on Shop.HUAWEI this 11 November 2018.

Besides that, there’s exclusive rewards for those who owns the new HUAWEI Mate 20 series. Those who purchase the company’s latest flagship smartphone is automatically a member of Mate20 VIP. All you need to do is scan a QR code at any HUAWEI retail stores and download the HUAWEI VIP App from the AppGallery. You would only need to register upon entering the VIP page and can begin your VIP Journey, with rewards up to RM10,000.
As a member of Mate20 VIP, you can enjoy privileges from brand partners such as Malaysia Airlines, CARS International, Aerocentric, Los Flowerpeckers, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Maxis, and more.
So what are you waiting for? Just log in to the HUAWEI AppGallery and start enjoying the November Bash rewards from now until the 11th November 2018. For more information, you can visit the HUAWEI AppGallery here.
Pokdepinion: Well, what are you waiting for guys? If you’re using any HUAWEI or honor devices, better start claiming those rewards right now.
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Prime Video now available as native macOS app on the Mac App Store

Amazon has just launched the Prime Video app for macOS, that’s now available as a free download from the Mac App Store. Prime Video for Mac will come with features like offline downloads and preferred video quality options for both streaming and downloads.
Prime Video now available with native macOS support
Aside from the aforementioned features, Prime Video on macOS will also support macOS features like Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay. The app is available for macOS Big Sur (11.4) and newer.
You can perform in-app transactions for TV on-demand purchases and rentals to get more content. As you would expect, Prime Video on macOS will give you the ability to continue where you left off, so you can start watching on your iPhone or iPad, and continue the experience on your Mac.

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Pokdepinion: Is it just me that likes to use stuff like Netflix and Spotify through the browser?
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Intel packs four cores into a 15W TDP envelope; say hello to Kaby Lake Refresh

As customary for Intel, they are kicking off the 8th generation Core CPUs with the mobile CPUs first. Not so customary is the fact that Intel has “magically” crammed four cores — no, I am not confusing cores with threads — into their i5-U and i7-U CPUs this time, which were traditionally dual core designs with HyperThreading to bring the total thread count to four. Now, we are looking at quad-core, eight-threaded mobile CPUs, in a very tight 15W TDP envelope.

Intel Core i7-8650U
1.9 GHz (4.2 GHz Turbo)
8MB L3 cache
$409

Intel Core i7-8550U
1.8 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo)
8MB L3 cache
$409

Intel Core i5-8340U
1.7 GHz (3.6 GHz Turbo)
6MB L3 cache
$297

Intel Core i5-8250U
1.6 GHz (3.4 GHz Turbo)
6MB L3 cache
$297

Kaby Lake Refresh is still built on the 14nm+ process, just like Kaby Lake. Doubling the core count without a process shrink would mean a bigger die, but Intel has decided to keep prices similar to past generation parts. With more cores at the same price, users will be getting unprecedented value when they get a Kaby Lake Refresh-powered laptop.

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Consumers aren’t only getting more cores; the L3 cache is also doubled across the i5-U and i7-U range.The Kaby Lake Refresh CPUs will come with UHD 620 GPUs which feature native HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 support. The Kaby Lake Refresh CPUs will support DDR4 and LPDDR3 RAM, with support for up to DDR4-2400.

It would be interesting to see how Intel will manage four cores in a 15W TDP envelope. Previously, quad core mobile CPUs were in the 45W TDP range, and dropping it down to 15W could either mean that these CPUs may never reach their full boost speeds in notebooks with weaker cooling solutions, but may deliver better battery life in designs with more powerful coolers.
With Intel’s 8th generation kicked off, enthusiasts can ready their wallets for Coffee Lake, which will need a new motherboard despite using the LGA 1151 socket. The desktop CPUs will come later this year.
Source: AnandTech
Pokdepinion: This is probably a preemptive strike against Ryzen Mobile, which is set to arrive pretty soon. Unlike Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X, this looks like it may actually stop consumers from swinging over to the red camp.
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ASUS ROG Strix RTX 2060 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6 review — not cheaping out on the good stuff!

Introduction

When NVIDIA launched their GeForce RTX cards, most people complained about how the cards were way too expensive, and didn’t offer that much of an upgrade over the previous generation. The GeForce RTX 2080 delivered performance on par with a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and the GeForce RTX 2070 was comparable with a GeForce GTX 1080. We might have something different with the latest GeForce RTX 2060 though, as it was pointed to be faster than a GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Instead of the previous 1-step difference, we are now looking at somewhat of a 1.5-step leap. We have here today the ASUS ROG Strix RTX 2060 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6, which is overclocked out of the factory and slapped with a large 2.5-slot cooler for better performance. Does it offer better bang-for-buck than its more powerful brethren?

Unboxing

After reviewing all of ASUS’ ROG Strix GeForce RTX cards so far, I can say the packaging’s appearance is pretty consistent across the board. The GeForce RTX 2060’s box is just a bit smaller than the others though, probably to reflect its smaller VRAM?

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On the back we see the highlight features of the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060. No Axial-tech fans here, so just plain ol’ Wing-Blade fans. They are still plenty silent though.

The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 itself comes wrapped in an ESD bag. Also in the box are the ROG velcro cable ties, a DVD and a quick installation guide. Interestingly there is no 2-6-pin-to-8-pin PCIe adapter here.

Appearance

If you have seen a recent GeForce GTX or GeForce RTX card, you would probably find the cooler on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 pretty familiar. ASUS has yet to refresh the design of their ROG Strix coolers since the GTX 10-series.

The backplate will also be quite familiar. Interestingly, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 comes with an RGB ROG logo, while the ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 doesn’t. That’s an upgrade for you right there. It seems like ASUS just reused the PCB from their ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070, but cut back on some components as you can see the blank solder pads here.

The side of the card features the GeForce RTX branding, and you can see a bit of the metal frame. The metal frame on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 is slightly different from the one on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 though. Nonetheless, its presence should prevent the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060  from sagging. The power requirements of this baby here is also lower, with only one 8-pin and one 6-pin power connector.

Here’s where it gets a bit more interesting. All the previous GeForce RTX GPUs featured a new USB-C port to support next-gen VR headsets. The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 here doesn’t. Interestingly, the Founders Edition has one.

Once we plug in this baby, we get some nice lights piped around the fans. It’s just RGB here, no ARGB magic yet. Perhaps we need to wait for the next generation of GPUs for ASUS to revamp their design. With that said, most other vendors are actually cheaping out on their designs for the GeForce RTX 2060, so while the design is old, it still looks better than a lot of the competition.

Over on the back is the illuminated ROG logo. The PCIe power connectors also feature LEDs to help remind you to connect them. When unconnected, they glow red, turning white only when you attach the power connector. I kinda wish there was a way to turn it off as they are really bright.

Specifications
ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (TU106)

Clocks
OC Mode
Boost – 1860 MHz; Base – 1365 MHz
Gaming Mode
Boost – 1830 MHz; Base – 1365 MHz

Cores
1920 CUDA cores

Memory
6GB GDDR6

Memory Clocks
14 000 MHz

Memory Interface
192-bit

Display outputs
2 x DisplayPort 1.4
2 x HDMI 2.0b

Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin, 1 x 6-pin

Recommended PSU
500W

Multi-GPU support
No

Dimensions
30 x 13.2 x 5 cm

The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 sports a massive overclock over NVIDIA’s Founders Edition, to the tune of +150 MHz, so you might be seeing a little less headroom on the core here. VRAM clocks are still the stock 14000 MHz though, so you might be able to squeeze quite a bit more performance out of it.
Test Machine

CPU
Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHz

Motherboard
ROG Rampage V Extreme

Memory
4 x 4GB Kingston HyperX Predator 3000 MHz CL15

Storage
Kimtigo 120GB SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Monitor
BenQ EL2870U

GPU Driver
GeForce 417.54

So the drivers we are using to test the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 are beta drivers privately released by NVIDIA to allow reviewers to run the GeForce RTX 2060.
Testing Methodology
We will be running in-game benchmarks where available, at the specified resolution(s) and at the maximum graphics preset, unless otherwise specified. Average framerates during gameplay will be recorded with Fraps, in the event of a benchmarked game not having an in-game benchmarking tool. Temperatures will be recorded with HWiNFO, and the maximum temperature in a 45-minute long Superposition stress test run will be reported. Fan speeds will be according to the default fan curve as defined by the manufacturer. At 4K we will turn off anti-aliasing (AA) as it is unrealistic and unnecessary to use it at that resolution. The latest drivers available will be used, unless otherwise specified. Default clocks will be used, unless otherwise specified.
Performance

Synthetic Performance

3DMark Port Royal is the world’s first DirectX Raytracing (DXR) benchmark, so we have decided to add it to our list of benchmarks. Other cards won’t even run this benchmark, so you won’t see their scores here. No surprises here, the GeForce RTX 2060 is the slowest of the four RTX cards launched.

In Superposition, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 barely beats the older GTX 1070 Ti, and comes in below the GeForce RTX 2070. We can see that the performance seems to scale quite linearly from the GeForce RTX 2060 up to the GeForce RTX 2080.

Gaming Performance

The Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a very beautiful game. It has yet to get raytracing added despite it being demoed at the GeForce RTX launch. We do see the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 best the GTX 1070 Ti by just a single frame.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is where we see the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 fall behind the GTX 1070 Ti. Once again they are both neck and neck.

Rainbow Six Siege is a pretty interesting game. The high-res texture pack actually pushes the VRAM usage above 7GB, but it doesn’t affect neither the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 nor the GTX 1060 we tested here. This is also where we see the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 widen the gap between itself and its supposed equivalent from the last generation.

Far Cry 5 see the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 come ahead by just 3 fps…

…and lose to the GTX 1070 Ti by exactly 3 fps in The Division.

The only game that supports raytracing at the moment, Battlefield V is a pretty interesting case. So we see the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti come up ahead of the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 at 4K. If you game on a lower resolution display, you will actually be able to enjoy DirectX Raytracing (DXR) in Battlefield V. We still wouldn’t recommend trading pure fps for visual fidelity in a fast-paced first person shooter, but you can if you want to. The reason why we only enable DXR at 1440p is because NVIDIA themselves recommend the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti to run comfortably above 60 fps at 1440p with DXR Ultra.
In general, the GeForce RTX 2060 trades punches with the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, but the GeForce RTX 2060 does come with Tensor cores and RT cores, and the former is still untapped by Deep Learning Supersampling (DLSS). We might actually have quite a bit more performance that will be unlocked when games support them. RT cores do seem pretty cool, and while I didn’t really enjoy DXR in Battlefield V, it is definitely nice to have, especially if RPGs like Shadow of the Tomb Raider starts supporting it (some day).

Boost/Temperature

The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 easily maintains temperatures of below 67°C throughout the 45 minutes of Superposition. If you are willing to bear with a little more noise, you can easily adjust the fan speeds, as the fans are practically silent even when under load. With NVIDIA’s GPU Boost algorithms, lower temperatures mean higher clocks, and the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 maintains 1960 MHz throughout our tests.

User Experience

So software-wise we aren’t seeing anything new from ASUS yet. We still get GPU Tweak II, and AURA for RGB controls. On the back of the card you also get the LED ON/OFF switch and the P/Q-mode toggle to switch fan profiles. You can always create your own in GPU Tweak II though.

Conclusion
So what do we think of the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060? The GeForce RTX 2060 is a pretty great GPU if you upgrading from anything lesser than the GeForce GTX 1070. ASUS’ design is a fair bit pricier than the competition though. With that said, ASUS did throw in all of their technologies like ASUS FanConnect II, AURA SYNC and also one of the best coolers you can find in the market right now. It does cost a cool RM2380 though. It is still less pricey if compared against the ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Advanced Edition at launch though.
If you are short on change but still want to experience RTX for yourself, you can want to look into ASUS’ more affordable variants. There is a GeForce RTX 2060 Advanced Edition 6GB GDDR6 which will feature slightly lower clocks for less money, but you will be getting the same great cooler as the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 we tested. An option, but if you want ASUS’ best GeForce RTX 2060 card, which might very well be the best in the market right now, this is it.

Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for providing us with the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060, the ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Advanced Edition 8GB GDDR5 and also the ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC Edition 6GB GDDR5 for our testing.
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Black Shark 4 Has Been Listed On TENAA – Specifications revealed

The new Black Shark 4 has been listed in China’s TENAA revealing some of the features the gaming smartphone will be packing. The TENAA listing reveals that the Black Shark 4 will carry the model number SHARK KSR-A0 as well as a 4,500mAh battery and will run on Android 11. The Black Shark 4 will also feature a 6.67-inch display and will most likely be an OLED screen. Thanks to Google Play Console, we also know that the screen will feature a resolution of 2400×1080.
Image credit: GSMArena
Based on a previous teaser posted by the company’s CEO himself, we know that the upcoming gaming smartphone will feature 120W fast charging. The fast charging does somewhat compensate for the smaller battery size though when compared to the Black Shark 3’s 4,720mAh Battery. Other expected specs include a Snapdragon 888 SoC, based on recent leaked AnTuTu benchmark scores as well as at least 8GB of RAM.

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There isn’t any news yet regarding the launch date but we can realistically assume it’ll be launching quite soon. For more information, do stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: First it was the ROG Phone 5 TENAA listing and now the Black Shark 4. It looks like gaming smartphone fever is coming in thick and fast.
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SOCAR partners with Prasarana to add some fun to your daily commutes!

SOCAR, the car-sharing startup is partnering with Prasarana to make #MultiflexFriday a reality. What the campaign aims to do is to make your daily public transport commute more interesting and fun with surprises. To show off what they can do, campaign partner Pestle and Mortar Clothing did a fashion show in a LRT train.

Commuters can expect to see live music, dance and even stand up comedy in trains. This campaign aims to convince commuters to embrace multiflexing and forget about buying cars. Why buy when you can share? As part of the launch of #MultiflexFriday, SOCAR will be offering a first of its kind first/last mile solution by providing one-way car-sharing service to Kelana Jaya LRT station. If you remember, SOCAR offers a similar service for commuters heading to KLIA and KLIA2.

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The #MultiflexFriday campaign kicked off with Pestle and Mortar Clothing, which shares the same love for flexibility as SOCAR. The initiative is also joined by Touch ‘n Go eWallet, which allow users to do a slew of things, including purchase the latest Fall/Winter 2018 Collection by Pestle and Mortar Clothing.
Are you ready for a party on your next LRT ride?
Pokdepinion: I am definitely in for some fun on my next commute!
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Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Dual OC sold by scalpers in Pakistan at $750, close to 2X MSRP

While the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 cards have yet to officially hit retail, scalpers in Pakistan are already trying to peddle the Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Dual OC for 120 000 PKR or around $750, a pretty huge margin considering that the cards are only priced from $329. For $750, you should be able to get the GeForce RTX 3080 cards.
Making things worse is the fact that the “scalper” in question here is ZAH Computers, an official dealer in Pakistan. The dealer has put the blame on high custom duties and import prices for the cards, which WCCFTech notes are just excuses that distributors and dealers hide behind to mark up the prices of their goods.

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The prices aren’t expected to go down after the official launch of the GeForce RTX 3060 cards this 25th January either. In fact, WCCFTech predicts that the prices will get even higher due to the unfavorable exchange rate. At the time of writing, ZAH Computers are offering both the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC and Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Dual OC at the same 120 000 PKR price tag.
A positive takeaway from this bit of news is that ZAH Computers has reportedly sold multiple units, and they are in quite good supply. Hopefully we will see a similar scenario in Malaysia for the GeForce RTX 3060, without the overinflated prices.
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Pokdepinion: Man I really pity the PC gamers in Pakistan…
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HUAWEI Mate 30 Review — the better of the duo?

The HUAWEI Mate 30 series are a pretty interesting duo. As one of the first few smartphone brands to offer a Pro and non-Pro variants of their flagship models, HUAWEI has had plenty of experience with this kind of product segmentation, so let’s see if the HUAWEI Mate 30 brings enough difference to the table to warrant two separate versions of the HUAWEI Mate 30?
Unboxing

Packaging wise there’s little difference between the HUAWEI Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. It comes in a black box which gives off a vibe of premiumness and exclusivity. And of course there’s the Leica logo down bottom in case you forget about HUAWEI’s partnership with Leica.

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In the box are the 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge power adapter, a soft TPU case, the USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool and a pair of 3.5mm earphones.There should also be some documentation which is missing from our unit here.
Appearance

Well unlike the previous non-Pro variant of the flagships, the HUAWEI Mate 30 here is probably a lot closer to its more premium brethren. Sure, you miss out on that sweet curved Horizon Display which gives you gaming triggers but takes away your volume controls, but the display here is still a sweet 6.62″ OLED panel that gives you more usable space than the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro. You might also appreciate the extremely slim bezels on all sides, making the HUAWEI Mate 30 a really compact device despite its screen size.
Some of you out there might also prefer the slightly smaller notch. HUAWEI didn’t cram in a gesture sensor in the notch above the screen of the HUAWEI Mate 30, although it does still offer the air gesture functionality, enabled by the 3D ToF sensor which is still present. 3D ToF sensors are reportedly more power hungry, so you might suffer a bit worse battery life using it on the HUAWEI Mate 30 than the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, but personally I don’t find it that important of a feature to even care.

Over on the back you get the circular camera bump, although there are some changes to it. In place of the 3D ToF camera, you get a laser autofocusing system, but HUAWEI put it into a ring for a similar quad-camera aesthetic. The Black color option might not be as stunning as the Space Silver Mate 30 Pro we got the opportunity of playing around with, but it still has surprising depth to the finish. It looks good without going over the top, and that’s exactly how we like our phones.

Thanks to the fact that the HUAWEI Mate 30 sports a more conventional design, you also get a conventional volume rocker. The power button is also highlighted with a recess that’s filled in with red. The frame is quite a bit more substantial, which should put to rest any doubts about its build quality.

Onto things that the HUAWEI Mate 30 has that the Mate 30 Pro doesn’t, we have here the 3.5mm jack. HUAWEI has continued the tradition of including the headphone jack in the non-Pro variants here even in the Mate 30 series, and we are thankful for that. The USB-C port here also supports the 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge which is HUAWEI’s fastest charging speed yet. This is also the first time the non-Pro variant ever featured the fastest charging speed HUAWEI had to offer, which is nice to see. Meanwhile over on the there’s an IR blaster for you to use the HUAWEI Mate 30 as a very expensive remote control.
Specifications

CPU
Kirin 990 (2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.86 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.09 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.86 GHz), 7nm FinFET

GPU
Mali-G76MP16 @ 700 MHz

RAM
8GB LPDDR4x

Display
6.62″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) OLED display

Storage
128GB UFS 3.0 (expandable via NM card up to 256GB)

Camera
Main Camera(s)
40MP f/1.8 primary camera (27mm), 1/1.7″ RYYB Quad Bayer sensor
16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle (17mm), macro focusing
8MP f/2.4 3x telephoto camera (80mm), OIS
Laser AF, Master AI, AI HDR, Pro mode, Super Night Mode, Leica color profiles, 4K60 video, 1080p960fps slow mo, Vlog mode, AI Color, Beauty mode, Dual LED flash, RGB sensor
Front Camera
24MP f/2.0
3D Depth Sensing Camera
AI Beautify, Color Filters, AI HDR, 1080p30 video

OS
EMUI 10 based on Android 10

Connectivity
LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/34/38/39/40/41
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.1
NFC
USB 3.0 over Type-C
Dual-band GPS, Galileo, QZSS

SIM
Dual SIM

Battery
4200 mAh (non-removable)
40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, 27W Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge

Dimensions
160.8 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm

Weight
196 g

Ingress protection
IP53

Performance
          Antutu            PCMark Work 2.0 Performance            Geekbench              3DMark            PCMark Work 2.0 Battery Life
The HUAWEI Mate 30 trades punches with the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, which is expected considering both of them share the same chipset anyways. GPU performance is probably a sore spot for the Kirin 990 too. Battery life we see the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro pull away a bit, but by a surprisingly small margin when the Mate 30 Pro’s battery is 4500 mAh vs the 4200 mAh unit in the Mate 30.

Real-world usage netted me around 6 hours 34 minutes over more than 24 hours, which I consider very good in my book. When it finally came time to charge the HUAWEI Mate 30, I got 69% back in just 30 minutes, which is really impressive. With 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge and 27W HUAWEI Wireless SuperCharge, that was kinda expected. You don’t get the wireless charger in the box though; you would have to shell out a bit of change to get that.
User Experience

Unlike the previous non-Pro HUAWEI Mate flagships from HUAWEI, the HUAWEI Mate 30 comes with an OLED display. It amps up the visual experience by quite a bit, and while the notch is bigger than it was in the HUAWEI Mate 20 series, at least it offers the option to unlock the smartphone even when in pitch black conditions. Also, you get an under-display fingerprint scanner which works well enough for me to not really note its presence, which is exactly the way it should be.

EMUI 10 is exactly the same here, with all the gestures and features available on the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro also available here. HUAWEI did some much needed touch-ups here and there throughout the UI to improve it over the previous generation, but that’s about it.

The camera UI is also pretty similar to the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro and I am not complaining. I love that they have transitioned to the more mature looking font here instead of the edgy one found in the P30 series. You get most of the features from the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro too, aside from the groundbreaking 7680 fps slow-mo capability.
          Ultra-wide angle            Auto          3x telephoto              Macro            Super Night Mode            Ultra-wide angle (Super Night Mode)              Super Night Mode            Super Night Mode              Ultra-wide angle (Super Night Mode)          Ultra-wide angle            3x telephoto              Auto            Auto          Auto              Auto
When it came to the results… I would say the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro’s ultra-wide angle camera does a much better job. The HUAWEI Mate 30 has one of the worst low-light ultra-wide angle results I have seen, and I believe HUAWEI definitely has to put in more work on the optimization of the Super Night Mode for the ultra-wide angle shooter. In good lighting it does a great job though, with nice contrast and details. It does take in a lot more of the scene though, which is probably what you want with an ultra-wide angle camera anyways. The main camera delivers excellent results, and with up to 8-second exposures, low light images are also very good. And surprisingly stable despite the long exposure. Check out the full-sized images on Google Photos here.
Conclusion

Would I recommend the HUAWEI Mate 30? To be entirely honest, it does seem like a great alternative to the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro with most of the key features here at RM1100 less. For RM2799 it has a pretty strong feature set. You still have to rely on the AppGallery for your apps, but personally i feel like that’s more of an issue when you are starting off, which Phone Clone sort of mitigates by allowing you to transfer most of the stuff from your old phone.
As a whole, this might not be the best value flagship out there, but you are getting a lot of hardware for your money here with the HUAWEI Mate 30. There’s even a headphone jack here, what more can you ask for these days?

Our thanks to HUAWEI Malaysia for sending us the HUAWEI Mate 30 for review.
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TEAMGROUP announces two new TUF Gaming Alliance SSDs

TEAMGROUP announces two new members to the TUF Gaming Alliance in the form of the T-FORCE DELTA TUF Gaming Alliance RGB SSD (5V) and CARDEA II TUF Gaming Alliance M.2 PCIe SSD. The SSDs both feature the signature military-inspired camo patterns to fit perfectly into any TUF Gaming build.
T-FORCE CARDEA II TUF Gaming Alliance M.2 PCIe SSD

The T-FORCE CARDEA II TUF Gaming Alliance M.2 PCIe SSD is the first of its kind to be certified by ASUS’ TUF Gaming Alliance. TEAMGROUP equipped the drive with a patented heatsink design, allowing it to achieve speeds of up to 3400MB/s read and 3000MB/s write. The T-FORCE CARDEA II TUF Gaming Alliance M.2 SSD is also equipped with a smart algorithm to run TRIM commands, wear-leveling and also ECC, promising better reliability of the SSD.

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Prices start from $85 (~RM364) for the 512GB variant, and the 1TB version will set you back $145 (~RM620).
T-FORCE DELTA TUF Gaming Alliance RGB SSD (5V)

The T-FORCE DELTA TUF Gaming Alliance RGB SSD (5V) follows the T-FORCE DELTA TUF Gaming Alliance RGB SSD (12V), offering a flashy design in the 2.5″ SSD form factor. Now with 5V addressable lighting, this SSD is set to be the bling-est SSD you can get your hands on. Speeds are very close to maxing out the SATA 6Gbps interface, with read speeds of up to 560MB/s.
The T-FORCE DELTA TUF Gaming Alliance RGB SSD (5V) is priced at $80 (~RM342) for the 500GB variant, and the 1TB variant is offered at $120 (~RM513).
Pokdepinion: Well, now you can go all out with your TUF Gaming build. Hopefully a PCIe 4 version soon?
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SIMP-ly Adore Belle Delphine? Then This RM6000 Bathwater-cooled PC Is Just For You!

Let’s not kid ourselves, we are all sim- I mean, fans of Internet personalities in one way or various others. Can’t really help it, people just like what they see am I right? Some fans can get super intense and at times, immensely weird when it comes to expressing their adulation of Internet personalities that they love.
Belle Delphine is one of these Internet personalities or influencers who has a pretty sizeable and passionate (if that’s what you want to call it) fanbase. Infamous for her various attention-seeking antics online, one of which include selling her used “gamer girl bathwater” in small jars to her fans. It was an act which caused quite the stir online and attracted a fair amount of attention and criticism even from mainstream audiences.
Credit: Joshua Wilkinson
Taking things a step further, custom PC builder Joshua Wilkinson created a custom-built PC featuring Belle Delphine’s pretty face and her signature pink colour scheme. Oh, and it’s also water-cooled using her “gamer girl bathwater”. Hold your horses though fellow Belle Delphine sim- I mean, fans because that’s not really her bathwater running through the PC’s cooling pipes.

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“I know it’s disappointing,” said Joshua Wilkinson, the custom PC’s designer. “It’s like 400 bucks on eBay. The more official reason is that these cooling loops, if it was just normal water they wouldn’t hold up after a while.” Well, at least the jar looks pretty similar, right?
Credit: Joshua Wilkinson
This Belle Delphine shrine of a PC will set you back a cool USD1,500 (RM6,200~) and features an i3-9100f quad-core processor and GTX 1060 graphics. Before you say anything, you have to remember that people will be paying more for this PC’s aesthethiccs rather than the specs themselves.
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Pokdepinion: It’s definitely one of the more interesting and unique custom PCs I’ve seen and to whoever ends up buying it, I wish you the best. Simp.
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Check out Google Maps’ April Fool’s Easter egg!

Is it Easter or is it April Fool’s Day? Whatever it is, if you want to play Snake in Google Maps, you can now. But instead of a snake eating fruits, you will be a train running into people… to pick them up. I don’t think Google knows that people don’t exactly stand in front of trains to get on them…
Quite a complete game for an April Fool’s joke…
Whatever it is, if you are up for some arcade fun, you can choose from Cairo, Sao Paolo, London, Sydney, San Francisco, Tokyo or the World, each with their signature train and separate map. Don’t have a phone with Google Maps? You can even play on a dedicated website that Google set up for its Google Maps April Fool’s gag.
The game will reportedly be playable for around a week, with it expected to disappear after that. Will it be gone #TooSoon?

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Pokdepinion: Time to rack up them high scores!
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 — Samsung 14nm FinFET process?

The upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 will be featuring a 64-bit custom Kryo CPU, manufactured on a “leading edge process FinFET process node” which is now believed to be Samsung’s 14nm FinFET process. Rumors claim that Qualcomm’s move from TSMC to Samsung is a bid to regain Samsung as client.
With Qualcomm Zeroth platform capabilities, Qualcomm Sense ID 3D ultrasonic biometric platform optimized for the Snapdragon 820, we have much to look forward to in this new processor. Also in the rumors are the rather high 3.0GHz clock speed.
The new chip might also be released earlier than expected, considering the heating issue plaguing the Snapdragon 810. Rumors are that it will be launched in October and be featured in the latest phones launched before Christmas season.

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Pokdepinion: Given the problems Snapdragon 810 has faced with overheating, the Snapdragon 820 better arrive sooner to save Qualcomm’s day. Rumors are also stating that devices using Snapdragon 615 are also facing overheating issues. Qualcomm has had a good run with their Krait cores, taking the throne as king of the benchmark hill for some time. Hopefully the Kryo cores will be just as impressive.
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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege The Grand Larceny Event Now Available

The folks at Ubisoft has today announced of Rainbow Six Siege’s latest limited time event, The Grand Larceny. In this period, you will experience a new game mode in an elderly British version of the old Hereford map: The Stolen Goods.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege The Grand Larceny

The event starts from now till the 19th of May 2020. In this special event, most operators will be unlocked for you to choose from, with a few exceptions due to gameplay specificities which includes Glaz, Nomad, Buck, Montagne, Blitz, Caveira, Kali, Clash, Blackbeard, Lion, IQ, Tachanka, Recruit, Twitch, and Mozzie who won’t be available.
Rainbow Six Siege The Grand Larceny
The Stolen Goods game mode is a bit different to your standard modes in Siege. There’s not hostage, no area to secure, no bombs to defuse, no preparation phase, and there’s no attacker’s drone. Instead, there are Safeboxes spread throughout the map.

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It is the Defenders task to protect these Safeboxes but they can also win the round by eliminating the opposing team. For Attackers however, they must open a certain amount of Safeboxes, or eliminate all the Defenders.
Players will be informed on where the Safeboxes are located at alongside adjustment to flooring that will remove select metal beams after destruction, allowing players to be even more creative with their shotguns.
Rainbow Six Siege The Grand Larceny weapons
In this limited time event, there’s 31 Grand Larceny Collection items, offering customization for Amaru, Fuze, Gridlock, Hibana, Maverick, Echo, Maestro, Kaid, Wamai, and Warden.
If you’re eyeing for the Grand Larceny pack, you can obtain it by completing special Event Challenges, or simply by purchasing them for 300 R6 Credits or 12500 Renown each in the Packs section.
Pokdepinion: Well this event seems like it’s all about havoc. I might just come back for this one.
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ASUS ZenFone 5 coming to MWC 2018 — what can you expect to see?

The ASUS ZenFone 5 is confirmed to appear at MWC 2018 with their #BackTo5 campaign. Now we have gotten a few peeks at the device, including a ASUS ZenFone 5 with an 18:9 display, and we are looking forward to more, since ASUS always has an array of smartphones that target the entire price range. So what do we really hope to be able to see from ASUS at MWC 2018?
A True Flagship, ASUS ZenFone 5 Pro?
The ZenFone 3 Deluxe with 6GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 821
ASUS has never been shy to pack their devices with the big guns. From being the first to pack the Snapdragon 821 in the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe to the Snapdragon 835 in the ZenFone 4 Pro, ASUS will probably not break the trend and introduce a member of the ZenFone 5 family with the Snapdragon 845. Of course, such a device would not be complete without loads of RAM and fast UFS 2.1 storage. It will probably be sharing its specifications with the rumored ROG Phone too? No one knows, but we will know for sure soon enough.
The mid-range monster, ASUS ZenFone 5

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We have already leaks of the ASUS ZenFone 5’s design. For better or worse, it will be just like an iPhone X running on Android. The screen will probably be a 6.2″ one, as the ZE620KL codename leads us to believe. This definitely won’t run on the latest flagship SoC, but we are looking at either the new Snapdragon 636 or a proven Snapdragon 660 to grace this mid-ranger with ample performance for anything you can throw at it. RAM should be at least 6GB, as the ASUS ZenFone 4 has already spoiled us in that aspect. Storage speeds should take a step up this year, as eMMC 5.1 is definitely getting too old for its own good. A bigger battery is probably not necessary with the efficiency of the Snapdragon 6xx chipsets, but more is always welcome. The highlight feature of the ZenFone 4 series, the wide angle camera, is also expected to make a comeback, hopefully with a higher resolution.
The newcomer, ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite?

There has never been a “Lite” ZenFone, but then again there has never been a “Pro” ZenFone prior to the 4th generation of ZenFones. New lineups could popup any moment. The leaked images show no notch on the screen, and the camera is centered instead. Rumored specifications show us a Snapdragon 660, which would be quite hard to believe if the ZenFone 5 features a similar SoC. Perhaps ASUS decided to offer the same specifications in two different sizes? Speaking of size, this device has the codename ZC600KL, which points to a 6″ display.
Entry-level fighter, ASUS ZenFone 5 Max

This is probably going to be ASUS’ most affordable device in the lineup. Featuring an 18:9 display and a really THICC body, this looks to be the next-in-line for the very successful ZenFone Max family. Specifications that were previously leaked pointed to a Snapdragon 430, but we hope ASUS will throw in at least a Snapdragon 450 here. We expect no less than 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, but we are always open to surprises. The battery will be understandably larger than your usual smartphone, so we are looking at around 5000 mAh.
Do you have any specifications or features you wish the ASUS ZenFone series had? Let us knows in the comments section below!
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Pokdepinion: ASUS somewhat messed up their pricing this year, so let’s see if ASUS learns from their mistakes this year.
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HONOR X10 leaked with RYYB camera and Kirin 820 5G chipset

The HONOR X10 has appeared on China’s TENAA certification body’s website, which means that it is set for launch. The device is expected to replace the HONOR 9X series, despite somehow deciding that the letter should come first instead.

HONOR looks intent on keeping the side-mounted fingerprint sensor design, as the HONOR X10 also features what looks like a fingerprint scanner-cum-power button on the right flank. The darkness of the screen in the images taken by TENAA doesn’t really reveal whether there’s a selfie camera, although given that the HONOR 9X series hid the selfie camera away in a popup mechanism, the HONOR X10 might offer more of the same. Leaks have pointed to the display itself being a 6.63″ FHD+ LCD panel, which is unfortunate for anyone expecting an OLED panel here.

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Meanwhile the rear of the device is more interesting. In addition to the fancy color options, you can spot a sneaky RYYB label under the sizeable camera hump. Which means that the HONOR X10 might offer the 40MP SuperSpectrum main camera from the HONOR V30 series. This appears to be a quad-camera setup, although I would expect there to be a depth sensor somewhere in there, considering that this should be slotting into the budget mid-range segment instead of the more premium HONOR 30S.

According to the leaks, it will share the Kirin 820 5G chipset with the HONOR 30S though. The TENAA listing does reveal that the HONOR X10 will feature 5G connectivity, lending credence to the leak. That also means that 5G will be more accessible than ever with it appearing in this device. The battery is a large-ish 4200 mAh with 22.5W SuperCharge fast charging.
Stay tuned for more information as we will be sharing more about the HONOR X10 as we find out about it.
Pokdepinion: Yes bring us more 5G device at affordable prices!
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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Classified ACX 2.0+ announced

EVGA is known for pushing the limits with their Classified line. And they have done it again with the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Classified ACX 2.0+ — now that’s a mouthful. Accelerated by the cut-down “big” NVIDIA Maxwell chip. the GM200-310 with 2816 CUDA cores, and combined with enthusiast features such as 14+3 Power Phases, Dual BIOS support and more. The GPU is clocked at 1190 MHz (Boost: 1291 MHz) which sees the base clock and boost clock pushed above reference by a whopping 190 MHz and 216 MHz, respectively. The 6GB of VRAM which is fed through a 384 bit interface is kept at reference frequencies though.

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This card also features EVGA ACX 2.0+ cooling technology. EVGA ACX 2.0+ brings new features to the award-winning EVGA ACX 2.0 cooling technology. A memory MOSFET Cooling Plate (MMCP) reduces MOSFET temperatures up to 13%, and optimized Straight Heat Pipes (SHP) reduce GPU temperature by an additional 5C. ACX 2.0+ coolers also feature optimized swept fan blades, double ball bearings and an extreme low power motor, delivering more air flow with less power, unlocking additional power for the GPU.

Don’t forget the impressive looking backplate which claims to help reduce temperatures as well. EVGA keeps everything powered with dual 8pin PCIE power inputs.

This beast of a GPU will feed your monitor through standard Dual Link DVI-I, HDMI 2.0 and 3 DisplayPort 1.2, allowing you to use up to 4 monitors at one time.
Learn more about the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 TI Classified ACX 2.0+ here.

Pokdepinion: I am unable to afford even a reference NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti, much less a EVGA Classified. But for those who are in the market for a NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti, you should give this card some serious consideration. However EVGA doesn’t have an official distributor in Malaysia yet, which is a bummer for those who might prefer the low-key look of the ACX 2.0+ cooler. As an enthusiast I am concerned the high factory clocks are close to the maximum clocks the GPU will ever reach and limit the enjoyment of overclocking the card by yourself.
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HTC U23 Pro 5G: Mysterious Device Surfaces Online with Impressive Specs

A mysterious HTC device, potentially named the HTC U23 Pro 5G, has surfaced online with impressive hardware specs, including an AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, 108MP main camera, and more. Find out more about this device and its potential release in this article.
HTC U23 Pro 5G: What We Know Thus Far

Leaked live photos of an upcoming HTC device, reportedly named the HTC U23 Pro 5G, have been making rounds online. The device carries the model numbers 2QC9200, 2QC9100, and 2QCB100. While details are still scarce, some of the device’s alleged specs have been revealed.

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The HTC U23 Pro 5G is expected to feature an AMOLED display, powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. It is said to come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, making it a powerful contender. Moreover, the phone is expected to boast a 108MP primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and four cameras at the back.

The device is powered by a 4,600mAh battery that supports wireless charging. It seems to run on Android 13 and comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is positioned on the top bezel. The leaked images suggest that the phone’s back cover and middle frame are made of plastic, a deviation from what we’ve seen with other flagship smartphones.
Although the device is still in the early stages of development, the leaked specs indicate a powerful device that could make waves in the smartphone market. No word on the release date, price, or availability, but we’ll keep you updated as soon as new information becomes available.

It’s been a while since HTC released a flagship smartphone. The U23 Pro 5G, if it comes to market, could be a much-needed addition to the smartphone manufacturer’s lineup. While we wait for more concrete details, HTC fans can keep their fingers crossed that the phone will hit the market soon.
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Pokdepinion: Despite its dwindling popularity, I still look forward to seeing their smartphones, if there any new ones, coming up. They were the closest perfection in the older Android generation with the One series and its BoomSound speakers.
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Yoodo Introduces The First Ever Interactive Online Concert In Malaysia

Yoodo has revealed recently that they will be hosting a series of interactive online concerts through their Yoodo Presents.
It begins today (6 June 2019) and will feature one live performance from a Malaysian indie band each Thursday at 9pm. It will be showcased at Yoodo’s official Facebook page, where you can also enjoy the music as well as interact with the bands to win Yoodo merchandise.
The full line up and dates for Yoodo Presents are listed below:

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6th June 2019 – Modescape
13th June 2019 – An Honest Mistake
20th June 2019 – A.Ron
27th June 2019 – Battle Bloom
4th July 2019 – Nadhira
11th July 2019 – Sevencollar T-Shirt

The Yoodo Presents series will end on a high note with their Community Day, which is on the 13th of July 2019.
Yoodo plans in introducing a brand new Netflix Add-On that gives you 20GB of Netflix-specific data to enjoy your binge-ing sessions. It is an addition to the already available Youtube add-on.
Pokdepinion: Well it’s a good move to give more exposure to the indie scene in the country. Do you plan on watching the series?
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