Samsung Introduces Galaxy Tab A – New Ace On The Block!

Samsung Malaysia Electronics introduced today of their brand new smart tab, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A, which is now available in stores nationwide.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A
Tablets are aimed for users that want portability while having a larger display than a smartphone. Featuring an 8-inch display (1280 x 800) with 20% of improvement of the screen brightness and a Blue Light Filter, those long hours of viewing movies, playing games, and browsing won’t cause too much of an eye strain.
The tab packs a 5000mAh battery under its hood and has a Qualcomm MSM 8917 chipset running the device.

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Behind the tab, there is a 8MP AF camera with a single LED flash while a 5MP camera is situated at the front. For your private audio pleasure, a 3.5mm ear jack is available. Memory wise, it has 16GB of internal memory which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD and paired up with 2GB RAM. It uses a USB Type-C cable for charging.
The Galaxy Tab A Full HD 1080 for both recording and playback videos at 30fps.
In a fast paced world, consumers turn to smart devices to assist in work or studies, and at the end of the day unwind with great mobile entertainment. Our consumers often want something that can only be truly enjoyed on a much larger display, an entertainment device should they need some time to themselves after going through a hectic day. The best in class and handy design of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A merges beauty, practicality and fun in a single, solid device. We are proud to be able to offer a great tablet that is suitable for adults and youths alike, because Samsung devices are made with all our consumers in mind Mr KM Liew, Head of IT & Mobile Business, Samsung Malaysia Electronics
Additionally, the new tab from Samsung is packed with plenty of fun for all. It has a Kids Mode feature plus third-party kids content. Users get access to 9 paid apps for free through Kids App Value Pack, which is worth USD33. These include LEGO Jurassic World, LEGO Batman: DC Super Heroes, LEGO Harry Potter and many more.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A retails at RM1199 and is available in three color variants; Black, Silver, Gold.
Pokdepinion: Not really a smart tab fan, but I can definitely see why one would be interested in the new tab from Samsung.

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You’ll Soon Be Able To Play Local Multiplayer Games Online On Steam

It seems that the folks at Valve is working on a new feature for Steam that will enable game titles with local multiplayer modes to be played online.

The feature is called Remote Play Together and it is said to be in the works from the company. It was revealed on Steamworks, which unfortunately is only available for developers.
Besides split-screen games, they aim to have Remote Play Together to be supported on all games that comes with local co-op modes. In essence, only one player needs to own the game (that you’re planning to play together). Despite that, the 2nd player would need a good upload speed for the best experience possible.

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It is said that Remote Play Together is able to support up to four players per game and those who are playing (besides the host) will be able to stream at 1080p and at 60fps.
Those who are interested in trying Remote Play Together may do so come October 21, which is when the feature will be entering its beta phase.
Pokdepinion: I’m not too sure we’ll be able to utilize the feature to the fullest though, seeing how our internet speeds here… What do you think? Will you be testing it out when the beta comes?
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Get a better deal on Tronsmart products on Shopee with this voucher

Yes, for some odd reason Tronsmart has partnered up with Luis Suarez for their Shopee ad banner. In case you didn’t know, Shopee is partnered with Cristiano Ronaldo. So yeah, I don’t really know what’s going on there.
But hey, let’s focus on what’s important. Tronsmart is currently offering their latest lineup of products on both Shopee and Lazada, with an exclusive voucher code for you guys to get 10% off on Shopee tomorrow.
The voucher code is 12TRO84D1 and it is valid for any of Tronsmart’s products above RM100.

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Tronsmart’s promotional items on Shopee are as follows:
Tronsmart Spunky Beat Earbuds: http://bit.ly/SpunkyBeat-SPTronsmart T6 Mini Bluetooth Speaker: http://bit.ly/2RxSFdqTronsmart Trim Power Bank:http://bit.ly/2EkFggG
Meanwhile over on Lazada:
Tronsmart PB10 Power Bank:http://bit.ly/2KIYd0VTronsmart Spunky Pro:http://bit.ly/SpunkyPro-Lazada
Make sure to check out the sales tomorrow!
Pokdepinion: Time to pick up more inexpensive TWS earphones?
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Photos of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Ti) FE Has Surfaced Online

It’s tiny!

Leaker @KittyYukko has brought us what looks to be a RTX 4060 GPU that is still unreleased so far. Contrary to the monstrous footprint that RTX 4090 occupies – this particular Founders Edition card looks even tinier than some of the RTX 3060 AIB cards we’ve seen before. There’s no dimensions figured mentioned – though if we have to guess, it’s a bit closer to the “half-height” PCIe cards by the looks of its size. It is worth noting that this card likely uses the same flow-through cooling design first found on high end RTX 30 series GPUs, but omitted for the midrange models.

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Oddly, despite the card labeled as RTX 4060, the leaker claims this is in fact a RTX 4060 Ti. We don’t know why, but it’s possible that this prototype happens to mismatch or share coolers on both versions of the PCBs. To recap – the RTX 4060 comes with 3072 CUDAs and 8GB GDDR6, with just 115W of TDP; whereas the RTX 4060 Ti is said to have 4352 CUDAs paired with the same memory configuration, with its TDP raised to 160W instead. We can’t verify the authenticity of this card, so take this with a good amount of salt if you need to.
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Pokdepinion: That looks very tiny indeed, and given the TDP paired with a more efficient flow-through cooling design, that does makes some sense why it’s being that small.
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Xiaomi Mi5 is a real beast!

We know the Xiaomi Mi5 is going to be a looker. But of course the Xiaomi we know won’t release a smartphone that just simply looks good. It has to pack the latest hardware too. And they didn’t disappoint.

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The Xiaomi Mi5 packs the latest Snapdragon 820 processor, along with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.0 memory. The Snapdragon 820 needs no further introduction and the UFS 2.0 memory is the new standard and is up to 87% faster than the current eMMC 5.1 storage. This package scores 142,084 in Antutu V6.0.4, a massive number no matter how you look at it. The battery is a 3000 mAh unit.

The camera is a Sony Exmor IMX298. It features 16 megapixels, phase detection autofocus and deep trench isolation (DTI) so that the charge from one pixel doesn’t overflow to the adjacent pixel, for cleaner and more vivid colors. Qualcomm Spectra image processor allows you to take 4K videos, while the front-facing camera is a 4MP shooter that gives high level of detail.

4-axis optical image stabilization helps to get shake-free images and videos, even with longer exposures. The stabilization is compared with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus’ stabilization.
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If you get the highest end variant, you will also get the ceramic-backed variant, which sports more durability than the glass-backed version. According to Hugo Barra, “This is not the kind of ceramic you’ll find in plates, but high-grade nano-ceramic zirconia.”

Pricing wise, it starts from RM 1297 for the lowest end variant, and goes up to RM 1750 for the highest end version with the ceramic back.

Pokdepinion: I thought the Xiaomi Mi4S was very reasonably priced already, but this definitely takes the cake. This is most probably the cheapest smartphone packing the Snapdragon 820 out there right now.
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Xiaomi smacks the iPhone 6 in new ad

Apparently Xiaomi is still not finished with Apple in their new ad, showing a groups of scientist trying to fix the iPhone 6 Plus with a frying pan. Turn out after whacking the iPhone 6 several times, the device transforms into a Mi Note. How will Apple with react to this ad?

“Good artists copy, great artists steal” – Picasso

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Mi Note Pro with a Snapdragon 810 and 4GB of RAM offers a better configuration than the Mi Note, which come with a 5.7-inch 1080p display, a Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 3000mAh battery, 16GB of storage and dual SIM card slots.

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Get Games for Cheap at the Ubisoft E3 2019 Sale – Discounts of Up to 90%

Get Games for Cheap at the Ubisoft E3 2019 Sale

While E3 2019 is over, it doesn’t mean that the fun ends there. If the expo has got you wanting to buy more games for yourself, then this would be a good day for you. You can get games for cheap at the Ubisoft E3 2019 Sale.
Almost every single game from Ubisoft is now available with a discount, some as high as 90% even. From what I see, these are some of the notable discounts on games:

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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – 50% off = SGD $28.34
The Crew 2 – 70% off = SGD $17.01
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – 50% off = SGD $9.44
Watch Dogs 2 – 80% off = SGD $13.22
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands – 65% off = SGD $17.50
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 – 33% off = SGD $37.98
Far Cry 5 – 67% off = SGD $18.71
South Park: The Fractured But Whole – 90% off = SGD $5.67

But that’s not all folks. You can gain an additional 20% discount on your purchase by redeeming 100 Units (Ubisoft Club currency). There’s a good variety of games as well as DLCs available with discounts. In fact, some of the special editions also come with discounts, so you can nab some extras while you’re at it.
The Ubisoft E3 2019 sale is currently happening, with no specific end date mentioned. Just in case, you should act quickly if you plan on buying some games. You can head directly to the store by using your Uplay client, or by clicking right here.
The one we’ve listed is for the SEA region. The sale is going on worldwide, but the prices may differ from region to region.
Pokdepinion: Was already saving up for Steam Summer Sale but I guess splurging a little early for games wouldn’t hurt… I hope.
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OPPO F5 6GB Officially Launched – First 1000 Preorders Will Get Swarovski Casing!

Recently OPPO has announce plans on releasing the OPPO F5 6GB Red/Black variants, now they are officially available for pre-orders with Swarovski casing offered to first 1000 pre-orders.
OPPO F5 6GB

While previously they’ve released the standard F5, the new variation is aimed for consumers who want to have more in terms of memory for their device. The 6GB RAM variation, which has black and red color variants, also has a bigger internal storage at 64GB than the standard OPPO F5.

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Not only that, OPPO are rewarding the first 1000 consumers who pre-order the OPPO F5 6GB Red Edition with a limited edition gift box which comes with a special edition phone case that is embellished with Swarovski crystals. This is made exclusively for the red variant to celebrate OPPO’s partnership wit Swarovski Malaysia.

Local Malaysian celebrity Neelofa was on hand at the event as the product ambassador for the device, who teased about the phone prior to the launch during her recent trip to Shanghai to witness Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
The device itself, apart from the memory department, has specifications that is similar to the standard F5. It features a 20MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture as well as A.I Beauty Recognition technology. Display wise, it comes with 6-inch Full Screen FHD and offers a resolution of 2160 x 1080 screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. Facial unlock is also available, where you can unlock the device just by facial recognition, which is quite handy if you have your hands quite busy.
Pre-order period for the OPPO F5 6GB (Red Edition) has already started and you can purchase it at a retail price of RM1698 at OPPO Concept Stores and OPPO’s official website. Do note that only the first 1000 who pre-order it will be eligible to get the limited edition gift box.
Pokdepinion: If you’re an O-fan, might as well get the Red Edition (and pre-order it early) to get that Swarovski casing. More premium, you could say.
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Sabrent Rocket X5 PCIe 5.0 SSD In The Works, Expected To Hit 14GB/s

The American SSD manufacturer is aiming for the ceiling of PCIe 5.0 connections with its still-in-prototype SSD.

Sabrent is working on a new PCIe 5.0 SSD called Rocket X5 which is expected to hit 14GB/s in speeds – doubled over the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSDs in the market. Currently in prototype form, the company is looking to achieve the speed target in retail models, which should make it the fastest SSD to date.

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As for the current progress, Sabrent published the benchmark data using CrrystalDiskMark and has seen hitting over 12GB/s so far. It’s still considerably faster than other PCIe 5.0 offerings which currently peaked at 10GB/s or so, but they’re pushing ahead with good progress.
To achieve the speeds, 3D NAND chips needs to be fast enough to keep up. However, the 2400MT/s 3D NAND cells required are proven difficult to manufacture at scale right now, and only Micron of the three major NAND manufacturers (SK Hynix, YMTC being the other two) has managed to pull off a small scale production (with low yields). It’s said that the production issues should be solved by now according to sources of Tom’s Hardware, but it remains unconfirmed so far.
Source: Tom’s Hardware
Pokdepinion: Sequential speeds aside, those random I/O performance though… that’s fast.
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Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory Announced; Not Quite a Sequel But It Counts

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory is coming…with a name that could not be any longer.
We were recently treated with a brand new Digimon game called Digimon World: Next Order. It brings back memories from the original Digimon World game but it wasn’t quite the RPG that many were expectation. If anything, it was more of a pet simulator with Digimons and a storyline.
If you liked the Digimon RPG with Persona feel that Cyber Sleuth brought, you’re going to be happy about this. We’re officially getting somewhat of a sequel to that game called Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory

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Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory
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Not quite a sequel, Hacker’s Memory is said to follow the events of the original Cyber Sleuth game from the perspective of Keisuke Amazawa. The protagonist was accused of a crime he didn’t commit,so he enters the digital world and joins a group of hackers in order to clear his name. All that while befriending Digimon and tackling the problems facing the strange dimension.
This time around, it doesn’t seem like we’ll have a choice in gender for the characters. In Cyber Sleuth, we could choose between male and female, but this time, it seems like we are stuck with Keisuke Amazawa for Hacker’s Memory. Well, not like choosing genders had any effect on the storyline anyway.
The Western version of this game will be coming some time in early 2018. It will be available for the PlayStation 4 and PS VITA. However, Hacker’s Memory will only be available in digital form for the VITA. So for you Digimon fans that didn’t enjoy the recent game as much as you’d want to, this would be something to look forward to.

Pokdepinion: Digimon World: Next Order was fun and all but it wasn’t as good as Cyber Sleuth. Not that it’s a perfect game but it satisfied the inner-Digimon fan inside me. Either way, I’m already looking forward to the Persona-esque Digimon RPG that got me hooked right from the start.
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OPPO F5 Officially Launched – A Better Selfie Experience

OPPO has officially launch their new smartphone from the ‘Selfie Expert’ series, the OPPO F5. The phone introduces A.I Beauty Recognition technology which they claim will take selfie photography to the next level.
OPPO F5
Present at the launch were Fattah Amin, Ayda Jebat and Yoga Lin, who act out as ambassadors for OPPO’s new device.
The new OPPO F5 features a 6-inch, 18:9 ratio display which is a first for an OPPO smartphone. Since it’s coming to the ‘Selfie Expert’ series, the main focus is at its front camera, which sport a 20MP with f/2.0 aperture and comes with the A.I Beauty Recognition technology. This new addition, is able to recognize the subject’s skin tone and type, gender, as well as age and match them against its database and thus make beauty modifications that are unique for each individual selfie.
Since they are focusing on the front camera, they also want to emphasize on unlocking the phone, just by using facial recognition (it’s the trend nowdays, apparently). Despite that, if users aren’t into it, they can choose to have your more usual way of unlocking the device via password, pattern, and finger print.

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On the rear, it has a 16MP f/1.8 shooter with a single LED flash. The device is able to deliver Bokeh effects and offers HDR.
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The OPPO F5 runs on Color OS 3.2, which is based from Android 7.0 Nougat. It comes with 4GB RAM paired with a 32GB internal memory. There are three slot trays for you to utilize which suports two Nano cards and one TF card simultaneously. Under the hood, it packs a 3200mAh battery. They’ve also introduce the Do Not Disturb function. It ensures you that your gameplay won’t be interrupted, while still ensuring that you wont miss any important calls via a banner.
The OPPO F5 is now available to preorder until the 10th of November 2017. It is priced at RM1298 and can be pre-ordered at OPPO Concept Stores and 888 authorised OPPO sales points across Malaysia as well as e-commerce partners such as Lazada, 11street, Shopee and others. You can click the link right here to pre-order from their official website.
Pokdepinion: As I have mentioned before, I’m not really a ‘selfie’ guy. Despite that, I can see that it is a bit different in terms that the F5 doesn’t make you look TOO doll-ish, which is a good thing.
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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Adds Sephiroth As New Playable Character

We’ve seen our fair share of surprises for guest characters in Super Smash Bros Ultimate but nothing quite hits it like the latest addition to the roster. It’s one of those things that feels like an internet hoax but it’s indeed real. Sephiroth is indeed coming to the game as a playable character.
Sephiroth Joins Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Looks like Sephiroth has found a cosy spot right next to Cloud. pic.twitter.com/m8opSFGQBk
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) December 11, 2020

Sephiroth, the big baddie from Final Fantasy VII and arguably the most popular antagonist in gaming history, is joining Super Smash Bros Ultimate as a playable character via DLC. This is interesting because it is the second guest character to come from the same game, with the first being Cloud Strife. They even added him the character murals right beside his arch-nemesis.

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While the character trailer did not reveal too much about how Sephiroth will function in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, he certainly made one hell of a debut by cutting the final boss cleanly in half. Nintendo will be showcasing the character in an upcoming livestream hosted by Masahiro Sakurai on 18th December 2020 at 6AM GMT+8 / Malaysia time.

While this is purely just a fan’s dream, particularly mine, the scene in Kingdom Hearts 2 when Cloud and Sephiroth clashed and disappeared now hits differently. Kinda feels like they somehow made their way to Smash from that. I’d like to emphasize that this isn’t canon, but something interesting to think about.
Sephiroth is expected to be coming to Super Smash Bros Ultimate sometime later this month. We do expect a proper release date for the DLC character during the livestream so stay tuned for that.
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Pokdepinion: If there was ever a reason for me to get the Smash Pass, this would be it.
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Sony Unveils New 128GB Blu-ray Discs

It seems that Sony are rolling out their new 128GB BDXL discs. The news comes after years of development.
Sony 128GB Blu-ray Disc
The new discs are the world’s first quad-layer Blu-ray disc and provides both consumer and professional-grade storage to a whole new level. With them, you can store up to 128GB of content (yeah, it’s that big).
Previously, Blu-ray CDs were capped at triple-layer capacities of around 100GB. In addition to that, Sony has noted that they are four times faster at recording data to that of regular Blu-rays.

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You might be wondering on how these can helped in our community right now. Well for one thing, the discs can benefit gamers, especially at the rate of the storage that’s needed in today’s game. For instance, Red Dead Redemption 2 came in with two dual-layer discs, and often require expansive download patches along with 50GB+ disc installs.
As of now, the Sony quad-layer 128GB BDXL Blu-rays is priced at $13 (around RM54) a piece.
Pokdepinion: Well if this was 10 years ago, I wouldn’t have expect CDs could store so much storage like now (well probably everyone else too). Imagine all the research material that you could put in :O
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Acer introduces the latest Predators — here’s the first Ultra HDR monitor in Malaysia!

Acer today launched their new Predator Gaming lineup here in Malaysia. First introduced back at the [email protected] 2018 event, these new products cover an entire spectrum of price ranges. Priced all the way up to RM12999 for the fully kitted out Predator Helios 500, Acer aims to satisfy every gamer out there with their range of products.
Predator X27 Gaming Monitor

But Acer didn’t just introduce their gaming systems. They also brought out the impressive Predator X27 gaming monitor, a 27″ beast of a display. It checks in with all the top specifications like a 4K Quantum Dot panel, 144 Hz refresh rate and a 1000 nits peak brightness. The retina-burning brightness is not going to be blasting your eyes with all that photons all the time, as the Predator X27 actually has 384 LEDs for individually-controlled zones that only light up when it is required for deeper blacks than offered by traditional displays. It also comes with an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness, while the included Predator Shield helps gamers focus on the game, regardless of the surrounding lighting conditions. It doesn’t come cheap though, priced at RM9999 with availability beginning in mid-July.

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Predator Helios 500 Gaming Laptop

Designed to take gaming performance to the next level on the mobile platform, the Predator Helios 500 can be configured with an Intel Core i9 8950HK for a 6-cored, 12-threaded overclockable beast of a laptop. Throw in the 32GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe storage and a GeForce GTX 1070 8GB, and you have yourself a powerful gaming laptop capable of handling the latest AAA titles in their full glory. All yours for an affordable price of RM12999. You can also get it with a more mainstream i7 8750H, 16GB RAM and 256GB PCIe NVMe storage for RM8999 if your wallet hurts a bit too much to get the former.
Predator Orion 5000 Gaming Desktop

If you don’t think you will be going places and gaming there, this is the setup for you. It’s a desktop that comes with an i7 8700 processor, 16GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 1070 8GB for a great gaming experience. Coupled with Acer’s proprietary IceTunnel 2.0 which allows the Predator Orion 5000 to draw massive amounts of cool air and expel the heat effectively. If one day the hardware in the Predator Orion 5000 becomes insufficient for your needs, you can always upgrade it via the easy-open side panels. The case is also designed to keep electromagnetic interference (EMI) levels in check. The Predator Orion 5000 will come with a Predator USB Flare keyboard and mouse, priced at just RM7899.
Predator Helios 300

Priced from RM3999, this is an excellent entry point into the Predator family. Equipped with an i5 8300H processor and a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB graphics card, even AAA titles can be handled with aplomb, albeit with slight reduction in the graphics settings. There are also the Dual AeroBlade 3D fans that will keep things cool. If you desire a bit more performance, you can also plump up the extra cash to get the RM5199 variant, which comes with a 144 Hz IPS panel and a beefier 6-core i7 8750H.
Pokdepinion: The Predator series look amazing, but where’s my Helios 300 Special White Edition?
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ASUS Introduces Four New AMD B650 Motherboard Series

After the launch of X670 Series motherboards, ASUS now introduces its midrange line of B650 motherboards – under four model lines: ROG, TUF Gaming, ProArt and PRIME series.

This arsenal of ASUS AM5 motherboards will come with two flavors – the standard B650 and the souped-up version dubbed B650E, which includes extra PCIe 5.0 lanes dedicated to GPUs. All comes with PCIe 5.0 slots as well as exclusive DDR5 support – as AMD heads to next-gen with its new Ryzen 7000 series processors. USB Type-C comes standard on all B650 series models, says ASUS.

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The premium line of ASUS ROG motherboards comes with various form factors from mITX to full-size ATX – with integrated I/O shields, up to 16+2 phase VRMs, Intel 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, with select models featuring two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and up to four M.2 slots (two of which wired as PCIe 5.0 x4). Overclocking tools are present here as well, with select models including Dynamic OC Switcher and Core Flex for more granular tuning, while AMD’s own Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) comes as standard.
The flagship of B650 series comes in the form of ROG STRIX B650E-E Gaming WiFi – aside from featuring all the features listed so far, it also includes a Thunderbolt 4 header for those preferring a single-cable solution for high-speed peripherals. The primary PCIe slot and various M.2 slots comes with Q-Latch for easy installation and removal, and features an array of 19 USB ports ranging from Type-A to Type-C in various speeds. In the audio department, it comes with upgraded ALC4080 audio codec and Savitech SV3H712 amplifiers for driving high-impedance headphones.

A step down from flagship is the B650E-F Gaming WiFi – which retains all features present on the flagship model except one less PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, and one less PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot. For SFF builders, the B650E-I has them covered: a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port comes with DisplayPort Alt Mode providing display outputs with a single cable. The entry ticket to ROG lineup is the B650-A Gaming WiFi – colored in white for those preferring white-themed builds, this motherboard runs on PCIe 4.0 x16 for the GPU, still more than enough to handle the latest GPU’s bandwidth.

The mainstream gaming line of ASUS TUF Gaming B650 motherboards come next – featuring in standard ATX and micro-ATX flavors, both motherboards feature PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots and onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port for high-speed peripherals. 2.5GbE LAN comes as standard, as well as Wi-Fi 6 for wireless connectivity.

For creators, ASUS’s ProArt B650-Creator covers the bases for creators’ needs, including running on PCIe 4.0 x8 + x8 mode for both slots with dual-GPU setups. Quick Charge 4+ comes with the front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port for device charging, plus a USB Type-C on the rear panel capable of DisplayPort Alt Mode to drive external displays up to 8K 60Hz.

Finally, the entry level lineup of ASUS PRIME motherboards comes with two form factors, each with two connectivity options – ATX and mATX, with the option to go wired or wireless. All comes standard with Realtek 2.5GbE LAN, a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot and DDR5 memory support.
The pricing and availability are listed as follows:

ProArt B650-Creator
RM 1,449

ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING
RM 1,539

ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING
RM 1,409

ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING
RM 1,649

TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI
RM 1,229

TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS WIFI
RM 1,169

PRIME B650-PLUS
RM 1,029

PRIME B650M-A
RM 919

All models comes with 3+1 year Extended Warranty, which can be registered here.
Pokdepinion: The PRIME motherboard design looks pretty nice compared to the last ones actually.
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6TB and 8TB Sandisk SSDs coming 2016

Good news right? Now for the bad news.. They are datacentre-class, not consumer oriented drives.The currently available SanDisk Optimus Max 4TB solid-state drive for hyperscale datacentres is designed to replace 10K and 15K rpm hard disk drives and provide unique combination of high-density storage, SSD-class performance and support for SAS infrastructure. The drive was not developed with high performance in mind: it features sequential read/write performance of up to 400MB/s and can perform 75K or 15K random read and write input/output operations per second (IOPS). By comparison, even budget SSDs reach up to 550MB/s read speeds.

The 6TB and 8TB solid-state drives are currently in development. The only thing revealed about them is that they will be based on Toshiba’s MLC NAND flash memory based on 15nm process node. Sandisk has previously implied that the 6TB and 8TB drives will be introduced in 2015, but the company now plans to release them in 2016. For datacentre-class deployments, the drives have to be qualified, and currently only one major customer is using the 4TB drives, while several other OEMs are in the process of qualifying them.

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While the upcoming 6TB and 8TB Sandisk SSDs will continue to use MLC NAND, future hyperscale SSDs from SanDisk will rely on three-dimensional (3D) vertically-stacked BiCS NAND, which is more cost-efficient to produce and which provides higher densities, performance and reliability. 3D NAND will help to drive down per-gigabyte costs of SSDs to levels comparable with enterprise-class HDDs, SanDisk and Toshiba believe. 3D NAND has already been used for consumer drives by Samsung to manufacture their 2TB SSDs.

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Pokdepinion: Just waiting for the technology to trickle down to consumer-class drives at affordable prices.

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Get The Best AI Selfie Smartphone for your Loved Ones This Holiday – Priced from RM1,099

Get The Best AI Selfie Smartphone for your Loved Ones This Holiday from Huawei

The holiday season is always a joyous occasion mainly for a couple of reasons. It’s when you and your loved ones get together and spend time with each other, and it’s also the time where promotions are happening everywhere with the year end sales. Because of that, you may be thinking what sort of presents to get for your loved ones for this holiday season.
Look no further than the best AI Selfie smartphone from Huawei, the Huawei nova 3i with four AI cameras.

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Taking Great Selfies / Wefies Have Never Been Easier

When you’re out with friends and families, it’s normal to want to take a selfie or a wefie to mark the occasion and create plenty of memories. Not all smartphones are capable of taking good selfies but the Huawei nova 3i can take some really great selfies and wefies anytime, anywhere.
The Huawei nova 3i features a dual front camera setup with a 24 MP + 2 MP shooter, both of which have an aperture of f/2.0, ensuring great photos with all of your faces in focus even when there isn’t much light around. Together with the Huawei Master AI technology that is also present in flagship devices, it can intelligently detect a wide variety of environments and subsequently optimize them to capture your true beauty in the selfie.

In more out-of-balance lighting environments whether it’s too bright or perhaps a little too dark, the Huawei nova 3i is still capable of producing precision-balanced images and videos thanks to the advanced hardware-level HDR Pro feature in the camera.

For a little more fun with your selfies, the AI-powered 3D Qmojis learn and animate your facial expressions, movements, and voice to generate your own personalized Qmoji GIFs and videos. This would be great to entertain family and friends with some surprising, yet warm greetings this holiday season.
Capture Every Moment in Great Detail

The front camera isn’t the only thing worth hyping as the rear cameras are just as great. The Huawei nova 3i has a 16 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera system with an aperture of f/2.2, which allows you to produce professional-looking images with a natural bokeh.
This dual rear camera system is also powered by the intelligent and continuous deep learning system that is the Huawei Master AI. To put that into perspective, the AI algorithms have already learned from over 100 million images, giving the Huawei nova 3i the ability to recognize 22 categories of over 500 scenes.
This allows it to further optimize the shooting conditions and thus, result in a better overall photo. If there’s a specific style of photos that you want to produce, it will not stop you as you can take advantage of the camera’s Pro mode and have complete control of the camera, so you can shoot whichever way you want.
It’s not just with photos either as you can even capture videos, up to Full HD 60 FPS, which is also optimized by the AI algorithms to provide the best quality videos to share with friends and family.

What you essentially have here is four good cameras paired together with the intelligent Huawei AI technology to provide a great experience that you can rely on. Add that together with the fact that the Huawei nova 3i is available in Malaysia for a low price of RM1,099 and you have yourself the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season.
If you plan on purchasing one for yourself or for your loved ones, either click right here or the button right below here:
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Disclaimer: This article is an exclusive article for Huawei Malaysia.
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Previously, we reported about Call of Duty Vanguard potentially being announced in August 2021. Now, a PlayStation Store update has revealed when that will be taking place.
PlayStation Store Confirms Call of Duty Vanguard Unveiling Date

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The PlayStation Store has been updated with a picture of Call of Duty Vanguard, which also includes a reveal date for the game. As rumors previously suggested, the reveal event will be happening within Warzone itself.
It’s said that the game’s reveal event will have a modified version of Verdansk with a good amount of explosions. Given the location, there were discussions about how the train will be involved in the event, but we’ll just have to wait and see how they go about it.
For now, the Call of Duty Vanguard reveal event will be happening this Thursday, 19th August 2021 at 10.30AM PT / 1.30PM ET / 6.30PM BST. For Malaysia / Singapore, that will be 1.30AM GMT+8 on 20th August 2021.
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Pokdepinion: We anticipated as much and it looks like we’ve nailed down the pattern for their reveal events. This should make it easier to predict future events as well.
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Razer Brings THX Spatial Audio To Windows 10

Razer has recently announced of the release of Razer THX Spatial Audio App, which is made for Windows 10. Coming with advanced 7.1 surround sound with adjustable virtual speakers, you can now use it with all headphones and earbuds.
Razer THX Spatial Audio
You can use it with any of your audio products, which includes your 3.5mm, Bluetooth, or even USB headphones. They claim that the app can produce a wider, positionally accurate soundscape from just two channels.
Gamers can customize their audio for any game or media application to replicate the way creators intended them to be. Needless to say, you can select from a range of THX Tuned Presets or modify, create, and store your own EQ settings for a personalized touch.

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The Razer THX Spatial Audio app also includes an accompanying widget accessible through the Windows Game bar for Windows 10 (Win + G) shortly after release.
Interested in hearing what it’s like? You can checkout the video below. Put on your headphones for a better experience.

You can get the app for the price of US$19.99 (~RM85) for the standard version. For more details, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Well I can’t deny, you need good audio quality to get the advantage in games, especially in first person shooter. I might give this a go and test it out.
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Marvel Game To Feature Superhero From Malaysia

Marvel’s Future Fight for mobile devices is set to gain new heroes from Southeast Asia, and one of them hails from our very own country, Malaysia

The news was revealed at the Thailand Game Show, where Marvel Games and Netmarble revealed the new set of heroes coming to the game; Warriors of the Sky.
This team includes four original characters, namely Blue Dragon, War Tiger, Shadow Shell, and of course our local hero, Sun Bird.

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Here’s the description for Sun Bird/Burung Matahari, thanks to Marvel:
Soaring into battle as guardian of the South, the searing Sun Bird provides healing support for the Warriors of the Sky. With agile charm, this Malaysian pirate from the 1600s reborn by the power of his twin krises seeks to make the most of his new life by supporting the world however possible.
Marvel Future Fight is free on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Pokdepinion: So a pirate eh? Kinda weird seeing dual Kris though. What do you think of Sun Bird?
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The Apple A12Z Bionic is just the A12X Bionic with one more GPU core enabled

When the new iPad Pros were announced, I did find the Apple A12Z Bionic quite puzzling. Apple has kept a cadence where they will offer an X variant of the current-gen iPhone chipset, which meant that this generation should have been the A13X Bionic. But instead, we got the A12Z Bionic. As it turns out, the Apple A12Z Bionic is just a full-enabled variant of the Apple A12X Bionic.
NotebookCheck realized the possibility of this being the case and reached out to TechInsights, who then confirmed that the A12X indeed packs eight GPU cores on the die, although one of them is disabled. That last GPU core is active in the A12Z Bionic. Of course TechInsight will be going to go deeper into the new iPad Pro to find out if Apple really just threw in a fully functional last-gen’s chipset and called it a day. With that said, this explains the minimal difference between the A12X Bionic and A12Z Bionic in Antutu’s comparison.

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Disabling a part of chip for the sake of product segmentation isn’t unheard of, and in fact it is very common in the GPU market. Remember how NVIDIA made three cards from the GP102? First they released a cut-down version with 2 SMs disabled as the Titan X (Pascal) and charged top dollar for it.

Then when AMD was prepping the Vega 64 for launch, NVIDIA released the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, which had the same GPU, but clocked faster. And then to avoid having to explain why a card from the flagship Titan series is slower than a GeForce GTX card, they released the Titan Xp, a card that has the GP102’s full ensemble of 30 SMs fully enabled. That was three cards hewn from the same GPU, which is arguably a lot worse than what Apple did here. But what’s NVIDIA didn’t do was waiting for a full product cycle to release what’s essentially a last-gen chip by now.
One explanation provided by NotebookCheck is that Apple might be focusing their efforts on developing the A14X for the iPad Pro 5G that’s slated for launch later this year, and thus decided to skip development of an A13X that will inevitably be outdated as soon as that chip comes around.

Regardless, the A12Z Bionic is still a very powerful mobile chipset, and the new iPad Pro is still going to the most powerful iPad Pro for at least a year. The good thing is that owners of the older iPad Pro won’t feel so outdated.
Pokdepinion: Hmm with the A12X Bionic still so powerful, I guess it really doesn’t matter?
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Level UP KL 2019 Kicks Off To Elevate The Region’s Game Development

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, or simply MDEC has today announce the return of LEVEL UP KL, which is back for its fifth installment. The event engages game developers, corporates, gamers, as well as the esports community.
Taking place from 2 to 10 November, LEVEL UP KL 2019 will be located at various locations around Kuala Lumpur.

Hasnul Hadi Samsudin, the Vice President of Digital Creative Content for MDEC has said “We are proud to see Malaysia’s game economy grow by leaps and bounds over the years; more so, being one of the primary drivers of this explosive growth. The strong attendance and demand we received from LEVEL UP KL 2018 were a testament to a healthy game market in Malaysia and Southeast Asia that we see today.”

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For the first time, LEVEL UP KL will be featuring events that cater to both the industry and general public, which are called LEVEL UP KL BIZ and LEVEL UP KL PLAY.
If you wish to join in on the fun, LEVEL UP KL PLAY will be held on the 9th and 10th of November 2019. It will feature various activities, such as game-demos of soon-to-launch AAA and indie titles for both PC and consoles, Grand Finals for multiple esports league, a video game concert, meet-and-greet activities, and more.
To get your tickets online, you can do so here. You can also get them at the event itself, should you choose to do so.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if I should go for this year’s… Seems interesting.
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Acer Day Kicked Off with “Play Music Together” Celebration – Shows Off Acer Swift 7, Switch 7, and Predator Helios 300

Acer Malaysia has officially kickstarted their Acer Day specials for 2018, for the weekend. This year’s theme is “Play Music Together” and there’s plenty of goodies.
Acer Kicks Off Acer Day with “Play Music Together” Celebration
Picture taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
After the success of last year’s promo, the latest iteration of the Acer Day promotions has officially launched. Malaysians will be able to get some awesome deals on a number Acer products through the weekend, from 3rd August 2018 (today) all the way to the end of the weekend on 5th August 2018 at the Centre Court of Mid Valley Megamall.
For this year’s Acer Day, the theme is “Play Music Together”, with the campaign drawing inspiration that music is a universal language which transcends borders and race. At the same time, Acer wants to build an image of “Young, Trendy, and Technology” around Pan-Asian countries.

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For us right here in Malaysia, there are quite a number of good offers and freebies we can enjoy. For instance, if you spend a certain amount, you will be entitled to awesome freebies. This includes:

RM1800 – RM2599: Acer Day Bluetooth Speaker
RM2600 – RM3799: Office 365 Personal / Predator Cestus 300
RM3800 – RM6599: Predator Headset / Predator Cestus 500
RM6600 – RM 9499: Acer Day Vinyl Disc + Player
RM9500 and Above: TT eSports Predator Gaming Chair

Consumers are also eligible for a Spin & Win contest, with the following items up for grabs:

Predator Helios 300
Predator Helios 500
Predator Triton 700
Acer Nitro 5
Acer Swift 5
Acer Exclusive Merchandise

Not to forget the crowd online, you can head on to the “Play Music Together” campaign page by clicking right here and participate in some online activities. Of course, there are prizes to be won as well, such as:

4 Days / 3 Nights Trip to Taiwan for 2 people
Predator Helios 300
Acer Swift 5
Acer Spin 5
Acer Nitro 5
Acer Iconia Tab 10
Roll Top Junior Backpack
Acer Day Bluetooth Speaker

Picture taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
Aside from all the goodies,3 new machines were introduced during the campaign. They are the redefined Acer Predator Helios 300, Swift 7 and Switch 7 Black Edition, with newly improved designs and performance. We’ll be talking about all 3 machines in a separate post so be sure to stay tune to Pokde.net for that :)
If you wanna check out the campaign website and try your luck in winning some awesome goodies, click right here.
Pokdepinion: If you have been planning to buy a laptop, you should definitely go check this out. You might find a good deal or find yourself walking away with a free one. You never know until you try.
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PlayStation Discord Integration Release Date Allegedly Leaked

An alleged leak by an anonymous source has revealed when we can expect the PlayStation Discord integration to arrive on both the PS5 and PS4.
PlayStation Discord Integration Coming Soon to PS4 and PS5

According to an Insider Gaming report, the PlayStation Discord integration is allegedly coming on 8th August 2023 for both the PS5 and PS4. This should coincide with firmware update 7.00.

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Apparently, an anonymous source has chimed in on the release date of the feature, which appears to be the case given the recent inclusion in Discord beta. The source also mentioned that firmware update 6.50 will be launching on 19th January 2023, though this has nothing to do with the feature coming.
It’s worth noting that the voice chat function on Discord will only be exclusive to the PS5, so PS4 gamers will not be able to enjoy it when the feature is finally available. However, do take all of this with a grain of salt as nothing has been confirmed officially. We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I don’t know why this needs to take so long but I suppose they’re just being very careful, especially if it could end up leading to an exploit of sorts.
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HONOR Unveils The Brand-New HONOR X8 Priced at RM999

The HONOR X8 5G is officially launched in Malaysia today for RM999, with a one-year extended warranty worth up to RM 119.
With the early release of the X8, the company is more than glad to bring in the 5G rendition due to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G Chipset. With the Anti-Aging Engine, the X8 5G provides a smoother and more reliable user experience for up to 36 months.

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Customers can look forward to the huge 5,000 mAh battery. On a single charge, this capacity can support 20 hours of internet video streaming or 13 hours of gaming. All it takes is a 10-minute power-up to enjoy 3 hours of internet video playback thanks to the 22.5W HONOR Supercharge.
The X8 5G features a big storage capacity of 128GB and also supports microSD card expansion up to 1TB. The HONOR RAM Turbo, on the other hand, increases memory capacity from 6GB to 8GB. The smartphone has a rear 48MP triple camera, including a macro lens and depth camera.
There are several options between the 4G and 5G versions of the X8. Those looking for a lighter and smaller grip with greater camera pixels might consider the X8 4G edition, which costs RM899 whereas the X8 5G is priced at RM999.
For more information about the X8, feel free to visit their official website and Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: Another great entry-level phone for those looking for one! 5000mAh will definitely allow you to last the entire day.
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US Loosen Up On HUAWEI Relation By Allowing Cooperation

By now, you most probably know the relationship and the restriction that the US and HUAWEI has. Well it seems that the US is making a change that’ll benefit both sides.
US to allow companies to work with HUAWEI
Though they aren’t pulling back on their views on HUAWEI, the government is allowing for companies in the country to work with HUAWEI on setting standard for 5G networks.
A statement was made by the US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross where he states:

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The United States will not cede leadership in global innovation. The department is committed to protecting U.S national security and foreign policy interest by encouraging US industry to fully engage and advocate for U.S technologies to become international standards.Wilbur Ross, US Commerce Secretary
Despite the statement, the rule hasn’t been updated on the Federal Register just yet. According to reports, an official announcement is expected to come soon, specifically on Monday (22nd June).
If you aren’t sure of what the whole issue is all about, you can read all about it in our previous article right here.
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Pokdepinion: A step in the right direction for both sides?
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Sony’s Tokyo Game Show 2017 PS4 Lineup; All Things You Can Expect from Team PlayStation

What can you expect from Sony Interactive Entertainment at Tokyo Game Show 2017? Here’s the lineup for both PS4 and PlayStation VR, with Vita being absent.

Sony’s Tokyo Game Show 2017 PS4 Lineup

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Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan and Asia announced today with a press release its PS4 and PlayStation VR lineup for Tokyo Game Show, that will open its doors on September 21st, at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, near Tokyo.
Below you can read the full list of  PS4 games that will be playable at the booth. Keep in mind that the list is specified “as of September 12th,” which appears to indicate that there might be more to come. Of course games that will be revealed at the show are not yet listed.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Monster Hunter World
Dynasty Warriors 9
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
Itadaki Street: Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Detroit: Become Human
Knack II
Gran Turismo Sport
Call of Duty: WWII
Earth Defense Force 5
Code Vein
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
Taiko Drum Master: Drum Session!
Dragon Ball Fighterz
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

PlayStation VR games will also be available:

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV
No Heroes Allowed! VR
Gran Turismo Sport
Summer Lesson: Chisato Shinjo Seven Day Etude

Looks like there won’t be a single PlayStation Vita game on the show floor this year, unless something is announced in the coming days.
A series of livestreamed stage shows will also be hosted, according to the following schedule:
September 21st

10:00 – Business Day Opening
10:20 – Booth Introduction
12:00 – PlayStation Music/PlayStation Video
13:30 – PlayStation Plus
15:00 – ForwardWorks (mobile games)
16:00 – Public Days’ Highlights/PlayStation Goods/Playstation Festival Introduction
16:45 – Business Day Ending

September 23rd

10:00 – Public Day 1 Opening
10:30 – PlayStation VR
12:00 – Monster Hunter World
13:00 – Code Vein
14:00 – Detroit: Become Human
15:00 – Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare competition
16:45 – Public Day 1 Ending

September 24th

10:00 – Public Day 2 Opening
10:30 – TBS Radio
11:30 – Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
13:00 – Dynasty Warriors 9
14:00 – Monster Hunter World
15:00 – Yakuza Kiwami 2
16:00 – Gran Turismo Sport
16:45 – Public Day 2 Ending

Last, but not least, Sony Interactive Entertainment also announced three PlayStation Festival events, designed to bring a selection of the games showcased at Tokyo Game Show to major Japanese cities. The show will be in Sapporo on October 29th, in Fukuoka on November 5th, and in Osaka on November 11th.
Do keep in mind that Sony will also host a pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference on September 19th, and it will be livestreamed worldwide with English subtitles. Most of the announcements will probably be focused in that day.
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Samsung Galaxy S11 display may be a real gamechanger

If you have used a high refresh rate monitor, you would probably have noticed that scrolling looks way more impressive on it. Even just moving the cursor around looks way smoother. And that would be the experience you will be enjoying on the Samsung Galaxy S11.
The Samsung Galaxy Note9
The Samsung Galaxy S11 may sport a 120 Hz AMOLED display, as Samsung accidentally revealed in the Android 10 beta for the Galaxy Note9. While the Galaxy Note9 does not support a 120 Hz refresh rate, it hints that upcoming devices will.
This is the Chinese version，If all goes well, the Galaxy S11 will use the top display and 120Hz. pic.twitter.com/ob8f1Q0fnk— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 20, 2019
Samsung will also apparently give users the choice to switch between a fixed 120 Hz or 60 Hz refresh rate in One UI 2.0, or just let the Samsung Galaxy S11 decide what’s best to balance fluidity and battery life.

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This may not be the first time we see a high refresh rate display in a smartphone, but this is definitely a first for Samsung. Which is quite the headscratcher because they are the suppliers for the 90 Hz AMOLED panel in the realme X2 Pro and 120 Hz AMOLED in the ROG Phone 2.
Here’s hoping the Exynos 990 is more efficient!
One drawback of a 120 Hz display is battery drain, as the GPU now has to push out twice as many frames as compared to a standard 60 Hz configuration. Still, with upcoming smartphones expected to offer even more efficient chipsets and larger batteries, the difference in battery life will hopefully be minimal.
Pokdepinion: All the better to scroll through my timeline with!
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New Dying Light 2 Trailer Gets Released

If you’ve been waiting for Dying Light 2 Stay Human to be released, well the wait still continues. Despite that, at least Xbox has recently uploaded a new gameplay trailer for the title, which you can watch below.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human trailer

Xbox released the new trailer as part of their Gamescom 2021 stream. The game is set to be released on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X on the 7th of December 2021.
In the trailer, Maciej Jalowiec, the Channel Marketing Manager for the game reveals that there will be a lot of ways to enter, exit, and be in control in any fights that you encounter in the title. “There are thousands of them, making navigation feel incredible smooth. We wanted to make it as close as possible to the real world, while keeping all the moves fun and easy to pull off. But what takes exploration to the next level is your new sets of skills and gears!” he said.

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If you’ve been meaning to learn more on the game, Techland will be showcasing even more of the Dying Light 2 Stay Human this 26th of August 2021 as part of their Dying 2 Know stream that reveals more gameplay trailer and more details.
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Pokdepinion: It feels like forever for the game to come out. I really hope that all the hype that I’m getting for it won’t disappoint me when it gets released. I absolutely loved the original title.

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Google will fix Google Photos’ iPhone unlimited original quality backup bug

In a weird turn of events, the Pixel 4 was launched without free original quality backups on Google Photos, unlike the Pixel 3 and those that came before. But, iPhones were enjoying the service on Google Photos.
No more free original quality backup for the Pixel 4.
Apparently, this is because the latest iPhones now save images in the HEIC format. This format is more efficient than JPEG, and if Google were to convert that to their High Quality JPEG standard, it would actually take up more space. Leaving them in their original quality was the better option for Google.
AndroidPolice then reached out to Google and confirmed that HEIC images will be saved in their original quality for free and also that they are aware of the bug and are working to fix it.

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iPhone users were enjoying original quality backup on Google Photos because of this “bug”.
Will the fix entail Google shifting all the HEIC images to the limited Google Drive space, or just compress the images further under the HEIC format? It would be quite interesting to see Google’s solution.
Pokdepinion: Aww man, what a bummer.
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Acer Swift 3X and Acer Aspire 5 pack the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors from RM2799

Acer Malaysia has just announced the arrival of the latest Acer Swift 3X and Aspire 5, featuring Intel’s newest 11th Gen Intel Core processors. To enable you to enjoy the maximum performance possible from the processors, Acer also made sure that both laptops have great cooling performance. The Acer Swift 3X and Aspire 5 both feature a new device-lifting hinge design and a new thermal design with multiple cooling modes which can be adjusted to silent, normal and performance, depending on your needs.
Acer Swift 3X – from RM3799

The Acer Swift 3X is pretty unique, in the way that it is currently the first laptop to feature Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics here in Malaysia. Intel’s Deep Link technology provides content creators with significantly faster video encoding by combining the capabilities of the Intel Xe Graphics from the 11th Gen Intel Core processor and Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics.

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You can get the Acer Swift 3X with up to 16GB of onboard LPDDR4X memory and 512GB PCIe NVMe storage, allowing you to multi-task without worrying about running out of memory or storage. As mentioned earlier, the cooling on the Acer Swift 3X is significantly improved from previous generations, providing around 60% more airflow to better cool the Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics and 11th Gen Intel Core processor.

Aside from raw performance, the Acer Swift 3X is also a very feature-packed laptop. The 14″ FHD IPS display covers 72% of the NTSC gamut, while Acer ExaColor and Acer Color Intelligence ensures that you get great color accuracy and reduced eyestrain when using the laptop. There are plenty of connectivity options on the Acer Swift 3X including WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.0.
Acer also equipped the Acer Swift 3X with up to 17.5 hours of battery life, and fast charging capabilities that allow you to regain 4 hours of use with just 30 minutes of charging.

The Acer Swift 3X comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 pre-installed, and it is now available at all Acer official online stores and authorized resellers nationwide. The Acer Swift 3X are available in two configurations:
Acer Swift 3X Specs and Pricing

Model
SF314-510G-502Q
SF314-510G-761J

Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.2GHz, 10nm SuperFin
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.7GHz, 10nm SuperFin

Memory
8GB LPDDR4X, on-board
16GB LPDDR4X, onboard

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe, 80 EU
Intel Iris Xe MAX
Intel Iris Xe, 96 EU
Intel Iris Xe MAX

Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD

Display
14″ FHD IPS display, 72% NTSC color gamut
Acer ExaColor
Acer Color Intelligence

Battery
58.7WHr, 65W charging

Weight
1.37kg

Colors
Steam Blue

Price
RM3799
RM4599

Acer Aspire 5 – from RM2799

The new Acer Aspire 5 comes in quite a few more configurations, available with either a 14″ or 15.6″ display. But all of them offer the latest Tiger Lake processors and excellent portability. They are also really portable, starting from 1.45kg for the 14″ model and ranging up to  1.65kg for the 15.6″ ones.

All Acer Aspire 5 will also come pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019, letting you get started right away on productivity. Check out the following specifications and pricing table to find the perfect Acer Aspire 5 for your needs:
Acer Aspire 5 Specs and Pricing

Model
A514-54-50A4
A514-54-51LC
A514-54-527V
A514-54-58V5
A514-54-59B9
A514-54G-50B4
A514-54-77N7
A515-56-52UY
A515-56-54AW
A515-56-703F
A515-56G-7603

Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.2GHz, 10nm SuperFin
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.7GHz, 10nm SuperFin
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.2GHz, 10nm SuperFin
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.7GHz, 10nm SuperFin

Memory
4GB DDR4 (onboard)
Upgradeable to 20GB

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe, 80 EU
Intel Iris Xe, 80 EU
NVIDIA MX350
Intel Iris Xe, 96 EU
Intel Iris Xe, 80 EU
Intel Iris Xe, 96 EU
Intel Iris Xe, 96 EU
NVIDIA MX350

Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD

Display
14″ FHD IPS display
15.6″ FHD IPS display

Battery
48WHr, 45W charging

Weight
1.45kg
1.65kg

Colors
Safari Gold
Pure Silver
Charcoal Black
Sakura Pink
Glacier Blue
Glacier Blue
Safari Gold
Charcoal Black
Pure Silver
Charcoal Black

Price
RM2799
RM3099
RM3499
RM2899
RM3499
RM3799

But there’s more…
Acer Malaysia is also running a promotion for all purchases of the Acer Swift 3X and Acer Aspire 5 before 31st December. There’s a chance to win up to RM100 worth of Touch ‘n Go eWallet credit and personalized premium laptop sleeves.
On top of that, every submission before 24th December will also give you one entry to the Christmas rEunion Advent Calendar to win additional prizes. One winner will be picked everyday from 1st December until 25th December on Acer Malaysia’s Facebook page, so don’t miss out on this opportunity if you are looking for a new laptop!
Pokdepinion: The Acer Aspire 5 does seem right up my alley… Just needs a memory upgrade…
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Here’s why you should get a 5GHz Wi-Fi AC router (Part 1: History of the IEEE 802.11 and 5GHz band)

If you have a fibre internet, clocking speeds above 5Mbps and use Wi-Fi heavily, if you do not have 5GHz Wi-Fi band on your router, you’re missing out on a lot of awesomeness. It has its own advantages and disadvantages, but the former surpasses the latter hands down. After all, if you are using any modern flagship smartphone, it’s very likely that you already have a device that supports 5GHz Wi-Fi band and you really should take advantage of the feature. If you’re still wondering whether you should or not, have a word on my personal opinion in this article. I started using 5GHz Wi-Fi around 2011 when I got the ASUS RT-N56U dual-band router which was one of the most powerful router available at that time. Ever since then, 5GHz Wi-Fi band is a must have within my environment.
What is a 5GHz Wi-Fi band?
Basically, the coefficient of the acronym stands for the frequency at which the wireless waves modulate. A 5GHz Wi-Fi is capable of modulating 5 billion times in a second while the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only modulates half of that. This means that the speed capabilities of 5GHz Wi-Fi is higher than that of 2.4GHz, but it also shortens the wavelength of the band bringing it’s own disadvantages in terms of range.
Take note that that the speed is not only directly proportional to the frequency. The wireless protocol plays a major role in the speed capabilities of the network as well which I’ll explain further.

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There is no such thing as “too many Wi-Fi SSIDs” :P
5GHz Wi-Fi is not something new though
Birth of Wi-Fi, the 802.11a – 5GHz @ 54Mbps
Sorry to spoil this for you, but 5GHz Wi-Fi band is not really something new. In fact, the first ever Wi-Fi protocol that was introduced in 1999 was a 5GHz spectrum based IEEE 802.11a. However, 802.11a was only capable of delivering maximum data rate of 54Mbps at the time. Since it was a very new technology during its time, the adaptation was rather slow and the learning curve was steep apart from the price of the hardware equipment that was needed to run it. Within a very short period, a new protocol was introduced, the IEEE 802.11b.
Affordability meets Consistency, the 802.11b – 2.4GHz @ 11Mbps
802.11b was not much different than the 802.11a but got a lot more traction as it was much more affordable than its earlier sibling. The most significant difference was the fact that it ran at 2.4GHz frequency and had the capabilities of delivering speeds of up to 11Mbps. As you can notice, the maximum speed was slower than the 802.11a but it was much more stable and had lesser likeliness of signal interference. It also solved some major complexity in the 802.11a protocol which made it a preferred choice for consumer market. This was the time when wireless network started its buzz in the market and saw its potential to slowly spread into business entities. However, it needed something more. 802.11b had its fair share of instability issues and needed some addressing, which resulted into a new standard, the IEEE 802.11g.
The Ground Breaker, 802.11g – 2.4GHz @ 54Mbps
The 802.11g standard reached the market about 4 years later. The surprising factor for this protocol was that the modulators for 802.11g were already existing in devices before it was made into an acceptable standard. It was sort of a marriage between its earlier protocols as it had a 2.4GHz frequency but supported maximum bandwidths of up to 54Mbps. Its breakthrough was also the fact that 802.11g hardware was backwards compatible with 802.11a and 802.11b and immediately became the most preferred Wi-Fi band. This was also the time when Wi-Fi networks started booming more in homes and personal properties. Of course, cost wise, it was much higher than 802.11b but users who were using high speed internet were more than willing to jump on the bandwagon.
The Iconic Evolving, 802.11n – 5GHz OR 2.4GHz @ 600Mbps
Of course, as speed became more demanding, the need for a quicker wireless LAN was becoming a necessity. After about 5 years or so later, a new protocol was introduced, the IEEE 802.11n. This was when Wi-Fi immediately became very interesting. 802.11n was the first time 5GHz Wi-Fi became a real buzz in the industry. People started referring to it as Wireless-N. Wireless-N was unique in its own way as it supported BOTH 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies and was capable of delivering speeds of up to a whopping 600Mbps. There was a problem though. At this point, 2.4GHz band was so widely adapted, most devices were not shipped with 5GHz modulators. In fact, there were Wireless-N routers that did not even include 5GHz in the first place. Then again, high speed internet was still catching up during this era, so the 2.4GHz band was more favoured at this time. This was also the time when I got my ASUS RT-N56U router, which was a dual-band router so it had BOTH bands running concurrently.
The Beast Transformed, 802.11ac – 5GHz AND 2.4GHz @ 1300Mbps
The IEEE 802.11ac was probably the most complete solution offered in the market. It started buzzing in the industry circa 2013 and was very highly anticipated as it finally removed all confusion, brought both frequency spectrums together and at almost double the speed of Wireless-N. The traffic in an AC router is segregated into separate SSIDs which requires the hardware to have more processing power and memory than the Wireless-N. Which is also the reason you would see that most AC routers have at least two or more antennas and you are not able to use high-intensity antennas due to its 5GHz bandwidth limitations. Speed wise, the 5GHz band is capable of achieving up to 1300Mbps (gigabit) speeds while the 2.4GHz band is capable of achieving 450Mbps speed. The AC is still a standing standard today and has appeared in various innovation forms such as tri-band Wi-Fi which is mind blowing on its own.
There’s More to it!
Currently, the new buzz in the industry are seeing IEEE 802.11ad protocol that is capable of modulating at 60GHz and 802.11ah that goes up to 900MHz but these are not yet regulated and require in-depth research before they can become an acceptable standard. In reality, there’s actually 802.11a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/i/j/k/l/m/n/o/p/q/r/s/t/u/v/w/x/y/ai/ah/aq/ak/aj/ax/az/ba/ay and a whole bunch of list that goes on and on. Some are ratified, some are skipped, some are used for security enhancements, some are used for cellular inter-networking. Wi-Fi is a very complex technology and has evolved so much, we just didn’t realise it. Afterall, think about it. You know that something is happening between the router and your smartphone which is opening up a world of possibilities at your fingertips, but its all happening in thin air, not visible to the naked eye, no strings attached. That’s the beauty of the wireless technology and it requires a LOT of study to fully understand the mechanics.
Advantages of using 5GHz Wi-Fi AC band
Now that you have clearly understood the differences between the various protocols, we can move on to discuss the actual advantages of using the 5GHz Wi-Fi AC band which is capable of churning speeds of up to 1300Mbps. Gigabit was not new for LAN devices in the days of Wireless-N but it was something that was a dream for Wi-Fi devices. This was fulfilled by 802.11ac. Proceed to our Part 2 to find out the advantages (and disadvantages) of using 5GHz Wi-Fi in 802.11ac.
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Android Apps That Stole Your Facebook Passwords Has Been Removed By Google

Security is definitely something that you don’t want to take lightly and it seems that Google has removed several apps from the Google Play Store after discovering they were trojans that were stealing your Facebook passwords.
Google removes malicious Android apps
Google is still in the works of pulling apps from the platform that’s considered to have performed violations to privacy rules that they’ve set. It is reported that they have removed a total of nine apps from the store after Dr. Web analysts revealed they were filled with virus that steals login details of users’ Facebook.
It appears that the apps deceived users by loading the Facebook sign-in prompt but only to load a JavaScript from a command that’s used to steal your credentials. In addition to that, they would also steal your cookies. These apps include Horoscope Daily and Rubbish Cleaner.

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If you’ve downloaded the apps and still have them on your device, you might want to take action quickly and remove them completely.
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Pokdepinion: All that I’m curious is how long did it took Google to realize the apps? I mean it’s their job to ensure that the platform is safe for everybody. Be sure to be on the lookout and be aware of what apps you’re downloading.

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Lenovo Research Shows COVID-19 Pandemic Will Change Employers’ Perception on Working Remotely

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in many ways. Understandably, work still needs to go on and most of us will have to continue with our jobs from the comforts of our own homes. A recent Lenovo research has shown that given recent circumstances, it will result in a big change for employers’ perception towards working remotely.
The aforementioned Lenovo research completed in mid-March 2020 which consists of about 77% employees surveyed across five countries; United States, Italy, Germany, China, and Japan. 46% of respondents mentioned that their work-from home productivity is on-par with productivity in the office, with 15% claiming that they’re more productive at home.

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It’s also worth noting that there has been a growing number of companies that have implemented work from home policies, especially with millenials and generation Z now making up the most of the workforce today. It was found that 95% surveyed have made at least some effort to allow employees to work remotely,with 56% even providing the necessary tools for it such as providing laptops and compact desktop computers.

The Lenovo research aside, it’s understandable for employers to be at least somewhat reluctant on a work from home scheme as they fear productivity levels will drop. Given the COVID-19 pandemic now and most are forced to stay at home, employers across the globe are essentially given a first-hand experience to see how their employees handle work from home situations and measure productivity levels.
If the results are favourable, employers would be more keen in allowing their employees to work from home even after the pandemic is over. After all, technology has provided us the necessary tools to make it possible now.
Tips and Tricks to Stay Productive when Working from Home by Lenovo

Apart from the Lenovo research, the company has provided some tips and tricks to maintain productivity and efficiency while working from home, especially during this Movement Control Order in Malaysia:
Set a daily team meeting, same time, every day
There is nothing more important in a group remote project than ongoing communication. Not just official emails and work updates, but the ability to stay on track with daily team meetings. More companies are requiring remote workers to hold daily check-ins to discuss daily priorities and work.
Keep a team chatroom open
A single open chatroom shared between the group will likely see even more chatting than the video channel because it will become a combination of shop talk water-cooler chats, and late-night ‘you had to be there’ jokes all in one. Not to mention that the younger generations of professionals grew up in chat rooms and chat programs and feel natively comfortable communicating in this medium.
Video conferencing the new norm
Companies are increasingly utilizing video conferencing and content-sharing tools to keep employees connected around the world. In fact, 94% of businesses say video conferencing increases productivity (Wainhouse Research). Set yourself up for success by making these tools a part of your everyday life at work. Make sure they are downloaded on your laptops and beyond that, become comfortable using them.
Technology needs to fuel portability
As managers and IT leaders, it’s your job to enable a more remote workforce. With employees taking devices from place to place, and desk to desk, laptops must serve as constant travel companions. Equip your employees with the latest technology that encourages a more nomad work lifestyle. Make sure to provide them with laptops that are easy to carry, and that can be seamlessly integrated with a company’s infrastructure.
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Pokdepinion: While I can agree that having an office can be important, I believe that the ability to work remotely will empower the workforce to be even more productive. Of course, this will also be highly dependent on the line of work and employee behaviour.
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Sony Unveils 400mm F2.8 G Master Prime Lens — Coming This September 2018

Sony has today unveiled their new and highly anticipated FE 400mm F2.8 G Master OSS large aperture super-telephoto primary lens, which boasts the lightest weight in its class.
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens

The new FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is the first large aperture super-telephoto to join the E-mount line-up. It can produce brilliant image quality, focusing speed and precision that’s extraordinary while being the lightest weight in its class.

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Ideally, it is made for professional sports, wildlife, and nature photographers. Weighing in at 2897g, it provides portability and maneuverability that is rarely seen in a lens of its class.
It features two high-speed XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors that drive the lens’ focus group, capable of achieving up to 5 times improvement in moving-subject tracking performance.
Being a member of the company’s flagship G Master Series lenses, the new large aperture super-telephoto prime lens features image of great quality and detail. The lens are also coated with Sony’s Nano AR coating to suppress any unwanted reflection, glare, or ghosting.
In addition to that, it features an 11-blade circular aperture mechanism that produces extremely natural and beautiful background defocus, or in a much simpler term, bokeh effect.
FE 400mm F2.8 is compatible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2.0x E-mount tele-converters. Durability isn’t forgotten despite all this though. It is built with a magnesium alloy and a lightweight carbon fibre hood. The lens are dust and moisture resistant and to add to that, its front element is coated with fluorine to resist dirt and fingerprints.
Besides that, there are ample amount of hard controls on the lens, which includes Full-Time DMF, customizable focus hold button in four different locations on the lens, and a focus ring that features Linear Response MF for fine and responsive manual focus.
The new FE 400mm F2.9 GM OSS will be available in selected Asia Pacific countries starting from September 2018. Further informations on local availability will be updated soon.
For more information on the new lens, you can check out its product homepage here.
Pokdepinion: You can definitely shoot a whole lot of shots using this baby right here! Best thing is, it offers good portability due to its weight (which is rather light considering its class).
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MSI motherboards ready for Windows 11 listed!

MSI has just published the full list of motherboards that meet the TPM 2.0 and UEFI BIOS requirements of Windows 11. In the list, MSI put down all the latest Intel and AMD chipsets, ranging from the Intel 100 series to the Intel 500 series, as well as the Intel X299 HEDT platform. Meanwhile in the red camp, the AMD 300 series to the AMD 500 series chipsets are supported. AMD’s HEDT X399 and TRX40 series are also listed.
It is however worth mentioning that MSI listed out their motherboards supporting the aforementioned features, but not all systems with these boards are “officially” supported by Windows 11, due to Microsoft’s rather odd CPU requirements.
Right off the bat, the Intel 100 and 200 series motherboards support the 6th and 7th Gen Intel Core processors, and both generations are not listed on the Windows 11 list of supported processors. AMD’s situation is a bit more unique, due to the way that the AM4 and TR4 platforms supporting the Ryzen 1000 and Ryzen Threadripper 1000 processors, respectively, which aren’t officially supported by Windows 11, but also support the newer Ryzen 2000 series that are listed as supported by Windows 11.

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But then again, the 6th and 7th Gen Intel Core processors are essentially on the same architecture as even the 10th Gen Intel Core processors, so it shouldn’t really be an issue unless Microsoft has simply decided that they do not want to support older machines. Over on AMD’s side, stuff like the Athlon 3000G is supported, despite featuring the same Zen cores as the Ryzen 1000, but the latter is not listed as a supported CPU. Microsoft has yet to make it clear why they are limiting CPU support, but I think they never will.
In any case, you can check to see if your MSI motherboard is listed as Windows 11 ready, with firmware TPM 2.0 and UEFI BIOS here. If you want to get your system ready for Windows 11, you can head on over here to find out how to get it ready!
Pokdepinion: Windows 11 ready, here we go!
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Final Fantasy 16 Release Date and Pre-Order Details Revealed

For those of you looking forward to Square Enix’s newest JRPG, the release date and pre-order details for Final Fantasy 16 has been confirmed.
Final Fantasy 16 Confirmed

Final Fantasy 16 (stylized as Final Fantasy XVI) will be launching on 22nd June 2023 exclusively for the PlayStation 5. Pre-orders for the digital versions of the game is currently now up on the PlayStation Store.

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Regardless of which edition of Final Fantasy 16 you pre-order, you will be eligible for the bonus, which includes the Braveheart (Weapon) DLC and Cait Sith’s Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) DLC. As for what you will be getting for each different edition of the game, I’ve listed them down right here:

Collector’s Edition

Base game
Collector’s Box (designed by series illustrator, Yoshitaka Amano)
Reversible cover art
Phoenix vs Ifrit premium statue
Metal Eikon Pin Collection
Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook case
Cloth World Map of Valisthea
Blood Sword (Weapon) DLC
Digital Mini Artbook
Digital Mini Soundtrack
Scholar’s Spectacles (EXP Boost accessory) DLC

Deluxe Edition

Base game package, including reversible cover art
Cloth World Map of Valisthea
Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook Case

Digital Deluxe Edition

Base Game
Digital Mini Artbook
Digital Mini Soundtrack
Scholar’s Spectacles (EXP Boost accessory) DLC

For Malaysia, I’ve listed the prices of all different editions of the game right here:

Standard Edition = RM299
Digital Deluxe Edition = RM379
Deluxe Edition = RM429
Collector’s Edition = RM1,599

Once again, Final Fantasy 16 will be launching exclusively for the PlayStation 5 on 22nd June 2023. If you’re interested to pre-order the Digital Standard Edition, click right here. If you want to pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition, click here instead. Pre-orders for the physical editions of the game will start at a later date.
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Pokdepinion: I’m quite tempted to get the Collector’s Edition just for that map alone. Would make for an interesting decoration piece in my room.
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Redmi 9 Appears To Be Similar Looking To Redmi K30 According To Leak

The Redmi 9 is set to arrive soon (no specific dates, however) and we might have a look at what it exactly looks like thanks to a recent leak on Weibo. Psst, it looks like the Redmi K30.
Redmi 9 leak on Weibo

It appears that there’s two color variants of the Redmi 9, well at least two. According to it, it comes with a quad camera configuration that consists of a 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP cameras. As you can see, there’s a fingerprint scanner sitting just below the cameras.
According to reports, the phone is touted to pack a Helio G80 chipset. Other than that it sports a 6.53″ FHD display and there’s a 5000mAh battery under the hood which you can charge with its reported 18W fast charger.

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Despite the leak, do take the details with a pinch of salt as nothing is confirmed officially. We’ll sure to update you once more news gets out about the Redmi 9. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: It’ll be interesting to see how they price the device once it comes out. 18W fast charging should be the norm in smartphones these days in my opinion.
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