Hands-on with the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro! The best flagship of 2018?

The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro launched with a slew of features that were never featured in a HUAWEI smartphone before. An ultra-wide angle camera, 3x telephoto optics and 3D facial recognition technology all come together in the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro. We got a few moments with the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro, and we are very excited to share our findings.
A spectacular display!
For starters, the OLED panel in the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is a QHD+(1440p) one. HUAWEI has used a 1440p display in the HUAWEI Mate 10, but that was an IPS panel. Their OLED displays have always been FHD and FHD+, but now that has changed. The 6.3″ display is mind-blowingly sharp, with vivid colors to deliver an experience worthy of its price tag. It also feels great in hand thanks to the curvy sides on both the front and back surfaces.
The notch houses IR sensors for 3D mapping
Interestingly, despite featuring IR 3D face recognition technology, the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro’s notch still manages to be smaller than the ridiculous Pixel 3 XL’s. And if you watched the livestream, HUAWEI can use the 3D mapping feature to create bring toys to life as AR objects. We didn’t get to test that yet, but at least we know that it doesn’t unlock to everyone’s face.

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An ultra-wide angle + 3x telephoto + 40MP primary sensor makes up the Mate 20 Pro’s camera setup.
The aforementioned new triple rear camera setup looks great, and we tested the new AI Color feature and it worked great. We will try to get our hands on a video sample to share, but for now, just take our word for it. It really is great. The ultra-wide angle lens doubles as a macro lens which does really insane close up shots. This came as somewhat of a surprise to us because no other smartphone has ever implemented an autofocusing ultra-wide angle lens. And HUAWEI made it do macro.
The tones are a bit more exaggerated here than on the P20 Pro
Depending on your tastes, you will either hate or love the new Twilight color. It is a bit more exaggerated, with the blue tones being a lot brighter than on the HUAWEI P20 Pro. All in all, the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro does look like a great device, and at the price of just RM3599, it is even more attractive. We will pass our full judgement when we get our hands on our review unit of the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro.
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KL Major Day Two — Things Are Heating Up For The Grand Finals

Day two in the Kuala Lumpur Major saw teams continue to vie for spots in tomorrow’s Grand Finals.
Kuala Lumpur Major Day Two

Following yesterday’s event, the Kuala Lumpur Major continued to find out who will take a spot in tomorrow’s Grand Finals. Today started off with PSG.LGD taking on Evil Geniuses (EG). Following their defeat on day one, PSG.LGD needed to beat EG for a spot in the Lower Bracket R5 to face Ninjas In Pyjamas.

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Unfortunately, it didn’t go that way for the team, as EG managed to beat them two games straight. The win saw them to go on and battle Ninjas In Pyjamas. In a game of best of three, it was a tightly contested between the two teams.
Ninjas In Pyjamas managed to secure the first win but despite their best efforts, EG bounced back to win two straight games, making the final result 2-1.

The last game of the day saw Team Secret taking on Virtus.Pro, where the former took the first game quite quickly with the game ending around 30 minutes. It was a different case though in the second game. Virtus.Pro completely controlled the game as they took it to round 3. In the end, Team Secret managed to beat their opponents in an intense game.
Today’s result means that EG will fight it off in the Lower Bracket Finals against Virtus.Pro  and the winner between the two will be facing Team Secret in the Grand Final.
Pokdepinion: Personally, I’d like for Team Secret to win, but you never in these types of tournaments. Anyone could possibly win.
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PlayStation VR2 Launch Might Be Delayed to 2023

After the full reveal, it appears that the PlayStation VR2 might see its launch getting delayed to 2023 instead of coming this year. Here’s what we know thus far.
PlayStation VR2 Launch Delayed to 2023?

VR display shipments to rise >50% to >15M in 2022 despite delays to 2023 at Apple and Sony. Big jump forecasted in 2023.https://t.co/4m1FfgkeoM
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) April 11, 2022

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The CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Ross Young, shared out on Twitter that Sony might not be able to launch the PlayStation VR2 in 2022. Apple and Sony have seemingly delayed the launch of their new VR headsets to 2023 instead, though it’s worth noting that Sony never officially mentioned a 2022 release.
The reason why many believed that it will be released this year is because of information stemming from industry insiders, which would see the PlayStation VR2 launched sometime in Holiday 2022. One solid reason as to why it would getting delayed was reported earlier, citing the global chip supply shortage as a factor since it doesn’t look to be resolving anytime soon.
While Sony could easily launch the PlayStation VR2 with whatever stocks they can get their hands on, it might not be a good idea to do that. After all, the PS5 was launched during the global chip supply shortage and the global sales is far lower than expected as a result. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: There’s no point in rushing the launch of a hardware / peripheral if there’s not much games to enjoy it with anyway. People would just get it, enjoy for a short time, and then let it collect dust or resell it.
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Get Creative And Join Samsung’s #EraofLIVE TikTok Challenge

Samsung Malaysia has revealed that they will be hosting the #EraofLIVE challenge on TikTok, where you stand a chance to be a part of a music video that consists of Nabila Razali, Haqiem Rusli, and Ismail Izzani.
The contest will start from the 17th of April till the 15th of May 2019. If you are interested in joining, you should follow the simple steps below:

Join #EraofLIVE Challenge on TikTok and tap “add song”
Search “Milikmu”
Dance and record the video
Publish your entry on TikTok with the hashtag #EraofLIVE
Make sure your profile is set to public
Share the video on your social platforms

Additionally, the #EraofLIVE campus truck is coming to local campuses featuring special artist appearances so you can join in on the #EraofLIVE challenge together with them. All TikTok submissions during the campus roadshows will be entitled to a special gift. Not to forget, you will get exclusive BlackPink merchandise when you purchase a Galaxy A10, A20, A30, or the A50 at the campus listed below.

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17th April (Wednesday)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam

18th April (Thursday)
Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur

19th April (Friday)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang

22nd April (Monday)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang

23rd April (Tuesday)
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Kedah

24th April (Wednesday)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Sungai Buloh

25th April (Thursday)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM),Puncak Alam

27th April (Saturday)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM),Skudai, Johor Bahru

2nd May (Thursday)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi

3rd May (Friday)
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Putrajaya

Pokdepinion: Fancy your dance moves? Why not give it a go? Who knows, you might end up being a part of the music video..
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Snapdragon 888 Plus announced with 2.995GHz peak core clock

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is already a pretty toasty chip, but it seems that Qualcomm has a lot of faith in the OEMs to tackle an even hotter chip. They have announced the Snapdragon 888 Plus, which features an overclocked Kryo 680 CPU Prime core and a faster 6th Gen Qualcomm AI Engine.
For the Snapdragon 888 Plus, Qualcomm clocked the Cortex-X1-based prime core at up to 2.995GHz, a 155MHz uplift over the standard Snapdragon 888’s 2.84GHz. The rest of the seven cores — 3 x Kryo 680 Gold and 4 x Kryo 680 Silver — are kept the same, at 2.4GHz and 1.8GHz, respectively.
Meanwhile the AI performance has increased from 26 TOPS in the Snapdragon 888 to 32 TOPS in the Snapdragon 888 Plus, an upgrade of around 23%. It seems that Qualcomm aren’t bumping up the frequency on the Adreno 660 GPU though, so we should see pretty similar gaming performance on both the Snapdragon 888 Plus and Snapdragon 888.

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You also get the same Snapdragon X60 5G modem and FastConnect 6900 that enables the same fast wireless connectivity options like WiFi 6E and 7.5Gbps over 5G. It does seem like the Snapdragon 888 Plus is a much smaller upgrade over the Snapdragon 888, unlike the previous generations which often saw an overclocked CPU and GPU. The Snapdragon 888 Plus is manufactured on a 5nm process node.
ASUS has committed to offering the Snapdragon 888 Plus in an upcoming ROG Phone. Other manufacturers that will offer Snapdragon 888 Plus devices include HONOR, Xiaomi, Motorola and vivo.
Pokdepinion: I did use pocket warmers when I visited Paris during winter. I guess I can replace them with a Snapdragon 888 Plus device if I ever get to travel during winter again.
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12th Gen Intel Core mobile processors are being shipped to laptop makers now

We have yet to see the non-K 12th Gen Intel Core processors arrive on the market, but Intel’s Gregory M Bryant has taken to Twitter to announce that they are shipping out their high-performance mobile processors to laptop makers. It is not clear whether he really means high-performance, as in the H-series mobile processors, or just laptop processors in general, but it will be interesting to see the laptop designs featuring the 12th Gen Intel Core processors.
12th Gen Intel Core laptops are coming soon!

Another incredible 12th Gen @intel Core milestone: today, we began shipping our high-performance mobile processors to customers! Congratulations to our Intel teams around the globe for their hard work & commitment in delivering this product. #IntelCore pic.twitter.com/72Glbo4qZo
— Gregory M Bryant (@gregorymbryant) November 22, 2021

The upcoming 12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake-P series of processors will incorporate both the U-series and H-series offerings. They will come in a range of configurations ranging from 2P-cores with 8 E-cores to 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores. With that many cores packed under the hood, the 12th Gen Intel Core laptops should offer a pretty nice upgrade over the current 11th Gen Intel Core Tiger Lake processors. All of the 12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake-P processors are slated to pack Intel Iris Xe graphics with 96EUs, which is probably the most interesting bit of it all.

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Desktop 12th Gen Intel Core processors pack 32EU integrated graphics, so we will probably see the high-end 12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake-P end up with a bigger die than the desktop 12th Gen Intel Core processors. In any case, expect to see laptops featuring the 12th Gen Intel Core processors to be unveiled at CES 2022, which is happening in January next year.

I do wonder if we will see more Intel-based laptops from vendors. ASUS seems to have shifted their focus to making AMD-powered gaming laptops in 2021, so I wonder if the 12th Gen Intel Core processors are enticing enough for them to unveil a revitalized lineup of Intel-based gaming machines.
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Pokdepinion: The 12th Gen Intel Core hybrid architecture has proven to be very exciting in desktop, and might be even more so in laptops.
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HUAWEI MateView and MateView GT announced from RM2388

Who knew HUAWEI would dip their toes into the realm of gaming monitors? HUAWEI has just announced two new monitors under the HUAWEI MateView series, with the HUAWEI MateView professional monitor and HUAWEI MateView GT, the aforementioned gaming monitor. And while you might not have expected it, the HUAWEI MateView GT is actually quite an interesting gaming monitor.
HUAWEI MateView GT – RM2388

The HUAWEI MateView GT starts off as a pretty standard curved 34″ 1440p ultrawide monitor, but HUAWEI’s touch makes it potentially a much better gaming monitor than you would expect. Instead of just a regular stand that allows for height, and tilt adjustments, the stand incorporates an RGB soundbar. How cool is that? While the speakers are only capable of just 10W output in total, it features touch-sensitive volume control and eight RGB lighting modes to befit its status as a “gaming monitor.”

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Even with such a fancy stand, HUAWEI still made sure to offer VESA support, allowing you to mount it to another stand or the wall, if you so please. The HUAWEI MateView GT also packs dual digital microphones that offers smart AI background noise cancellation and echo cancellation, as well as the ability to adjust the pickup sensitivity, with a maximum range of 4m.

To support the built-in microphone functionality, you will have to use a USB-C connection to your PC. You get a choice of two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 and one USB-C port for display input from your PC. In the event that you do not need the microphone or display input capabilities of the USB-C port, it can be used to charge other devices at up to 10W. What’s even more cool is that you have a USB-C power input. That’s definitely not something you see everyday.

The 1500R curved 21:9 display panel itself is also pretty cool. It’s a VA panel, so excellent contrast is assured. It is capable of displaying 90% of the DCI-P3 gamut and also supports HDR. The display is pre-calibrated to Delta E < 2 for excellent color accuracy. You also get a 165Hz refresh rate and other gaming-oriented stuff like dark field control that boosts the dark areas in your scene, and on-screen crosshairs for that added advantage.

The HUAWEI MateView GT is available for pre-order starting today at RM2388, and you will even receive a free WiFi AX3 Dual Core router worth RM199. During the pre-order period from today until 21st July, you will also stand a a chance to win a HUAWEI MateView GT with your pre-order, which means you get to have two HUAWEI MateView GTs for the price of one!
HUAWEI MateView – RM2888

I do believe HUAWEI should probably have given the HUAWEI MateView a fancier name. Maybe the HUAWEI MateView Pro? Because while it is probably more in line with the rest of HUAWEI’s Mate lineup, it is a professional monitor, unlike the gamer-centric MateView GT.
The HUAWEI MateView boasts of an odd 3:2 aspect ratio. It makes for more viewing space than your average display due to it being taller. It is a 28.2″ IPS panel, and due to its unique aspect ratio, you get a resolution of 3840 x 2560, which in smartphone lingo, probably corresponds to 4K+. The panel is capable of up to 500 nits of brightness, and it can display an impressive 98% of the DCI-P3 gamut and it is HDR400 certified too. As you would expect, it is also pre-calibrated to Delta E < 2 in the DCI-P3 gamut, and a precise Delta E < 1 in the sRGB gamut.

Similar to the HUAWEI MateView GT, the stand offers height and tilt adjustments, but no RGB soundbar this time around. You still get a pair of 5W speakers embedded in the stand, but they aren’t as fancy. However it still is very unique. Instead of having to route your cables up to the display itself, the HUAWEI MateView touts input connections at the bottom of the stand. This includes HDMI 2.0, miniDP 1.2 and the USB-C power input.
Meanwhile on the side of the stand, you get two USB 3.0 ports, one USB-C connector that supports display input, up to 65W charging, as well as allowing you to use the two USB 3.0 ports. You can charge your laptop while using it with the HUAWEI MateView, and also get extra USB 3.0 ports to use! And oh, you also have a 3.5mm combo jack there.

But you can also use it wirelessly with support for wireless projection from laptops and mobile devices, thanks to built-in WiFi capabilities with quick NFC pairing. Now, isn’t that incredible? For those who want to use the HUAWEI MateView for video-conferencing, it packs dual mics as well, letting you forgo your usual headset.

The HUAWEI MateView is available for pre-order now at RM2888. Similar to the HUAWEI MateView GT, you will also receive a free WiFi AX3 Dual Core router with your HUAWEI MateView. But there’s no chance to win a second HUAWEI MateView. Oh bummer.
Pokdepinion: To be entirely honest, I am quite torn between these two monitors. Should I get the HUAWEI MateView for my work purposes, or the HUAWEI MateView GT for gaming?
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Netflix Releases First AR Trailer For Stranger Things 3 On Youtube

With Stranger Things 3 just recently launched, Netflix decided to mix things up by releasing their first ever AR trailer for the show. The augmented reality trailer lets you the option to step inside the world of Stranger Things.
Stranger Things 3 AR trailer
Once you’re playing the Stranger Things 3 trailer, you’ll be prompted with a “try now” option to “see yourself in the show”. An AR experience will then launch, with the Stranger Things title and animated fireworks from the key art in the background. It will use your camera to snap a picture of yourself in the series’ world, which will then allow you to share it on your social media platforms, or simply to your device.
It’s worth noting that the AR trailer only works on iPhone and iPad that runs iOS 8 and above.

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Pokdepinion: Honestly, I’ve never watched the show before. Though I heard from a lot of people that it’s pretty good.
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5G in Malaysia will only be ready by late 2022

If you bought a 5G smartphone recently just to be among the first to experience the next-gen connectivity standard, well, we have bad news for you. Malaysian Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah has announced that 5G deployment in Malaysia will take place much later than previous anticipated, towards the end of 2022 or early 2023.
In a report by MCMC in January, local telcos were expected to tender for the 5G spectrum by Q1 2020 and deploy their networks by Q3 2020. Of course we had a change of government in February, and the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia portfolio is now taken over by Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah. Interestingly enough, he assigned the 5G 700MHz spectrum bands to a handful of local telcos via MCMC, without the appropriate tender process, before withdrawing it later on.

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While it might be rather peculiar for the same person who announced the 5G band allocation to withdraw the allocation and also later announce a delay of the 5G rollout in Malaysia, there’s a pretty good reasoning for it. Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah mentions that there’s no point having 5G networks when the rural areas in Malaysia are still struggling to get 4G connectivity. As such, he will be placing an emphasis to increase 4G coverage from 91.8% to 96.9% under the JENDELA plan.
Under the JENDELA plan, 3G networks are also going to be phased out in favor of 4G networks by the end of 2021, which makes it all the more important to have full 4G coverage in Malaysia. Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah insists that it is more important to have detailed plans in place instead of rushing out 5G networks to the hype instilled by 5G vendors.

Malaysia will follow behind both Thailand and Singapore in terms of 5G rollout, as both countries now have commercial 5G networks. It also means that all the marketing that smartphone vendors and telcos have been putting out regarding 5G support has become moot, as by the end of 2022, early adopters of 5G devices are probably due for an upgrade anyway.
Pokdepinion: Well, don’t upgrade for 5G, but if it has a superior features to what you have now and 5G, then I guess it’s okay.
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HONOR Malaysia Offers Extended Warranty For Devices In Spite Of MCO Period

With the MCO period being extended recently, HONOR Malaysia has announced that warranty for all HONOR devices has been extended until the 31st of May 2020.
HONOR Malaysia warranty extension
For those devices that expire between the 19th of March till the 30th May will qualify for an automatic warranty extension until the 31st of May 2020.
This extension covers Normal In-Warranty, Screen Protection Warranty, 7-day phone replacement (Date of Purchase) and more.

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Should you happen to have an issue that needs a visit to the service center immediately, you can reach out to a service assistance listed below where they will record your inquiries. Once it gets approved, you can visit the service centers within three days after it has resumed operations.
Hotline 1800-22-0086 (9am – 9pm)Live Chat (9am – 6pm)Facebook (9am – 6pm)WhatsApp 012-6855652 (9am – 6pm)
Just recently HONOR launched their new HONOR 30 series. Click on the link here to read on that.
Pokdepinion: A good move I’d say. So if your warranty happens to run out during this MCO period, don’t worry.
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HONOR Launches HONOR View40 In China And Reveals New Brand Strategy

After weeks of leaks and speculation, HONOR has officially lifted the lid off the new HONOR View40 (or HONOR V40 in China) during their “Sense the Future” online event last night. The new HONOR View40 is the first HONOR device since their sale by HUAWEI and touts a waterfall curved 6.72-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate up to 300Hz touch response. Furthermore, the display is a 10-bit (8+2-bit) OLED screen, which gives it the ability to display over 1 billion colours. This allows it to cover the entire DCI-P3 colour space, giving the HONOR View40 professional-level colour accuracy.

HONOR View40 is official
Under the hood, the HONOR View40 comes equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC and sports features such as GPU Turbo X and Hunter Boost optimisations for better gaming performance.

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Powering the HONOR View40 is 4000mAh battery with support for 66W SuperCharge fast charging technology. It takes just 15 minutes to charge up to 60 percent capacity, and just 35 minutes to fully charge the HONOR View40. The HONOR View40 also comes with 50W wireless charging, confirming the previously leaked information about the device. This allows users to wirelessly charge their device up to 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes.

In the camera department, the View40 sports a triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP RYYB sensor for the main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera. The selfie camera is a single 16MP shooter, debunking previous rumours saying that the device will feature dual selfie cameras. Other features found on the HONOR View40 is 5G connectivity, 8GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB internal storage.
The HONOR View40 will retail for RMB3,599 (RM2247.56) for the 128GB version while the 256GB version will retail for RMB3,999 (RM2497.35). There is no word yet if the international version of the device will ship with Google Mobile Services so we will just have to wait and see.
HONOR Introduces New Brand Strategy for 2021
HONOR also took the advantage to present their future plans during the launch event. The company revealed that they will continue with their “1+8+N” product strategy and focusing on three key pillars: All Scenarios, All Channels and All People. HONOR stated that they will remain committed to innovating their products through their five R&D centres and over 100
innovation labs worldwide.

Based on global consumer needs, HONOR has the flexibility and independence to choose the best solutions for its global supply chain. HONOR also announced partnerships with leading suppliers such as AMD, Intel, MediaTek, Micron Technology, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Samsung, SK hynix, and Sony.
HONOR MagicBook Series Gets a refresh
Apart from launching the HONOR View40, HONOR also announced a refresh of their HONOR MagicBook Series. The new HONOR MagicBook 14 and HONOR MagicBook 15 now comes equipped with latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor 8 and NVIDIA GeForce MX450 discrete graphics. Moreover, the new HONOR MagicBook 14 and HONOR MagicBook 15 both feature Wi-Fi 6 and a 2X2 MIMO dual-antenna design for faster speeds compared to the previous generation.
Pokdepinion: I really hope that the HONOR View40 comes with GMS when it releases internationally. Would be a shame if it didn’t.
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HUAWEI forsees RM125.5 billion less revenue due to US ban

HUAWEI has been dealing with some serious issues with the US and its allies, as they aim to cut HUAWEI off entirely from the rest of the tech industry. The US trade bans, which will see HUAWEI not being able to obtain hardware and software from US-based companies, will severely affect the Chinese tech giant’s bottom line, to the tune of $30 billion (~RM125 475 000 000).
This figure was noted in a discussion that Ren Zhengfei, HUAWEI’s CEO, hosted in Shenzhen. While HUAWEI was previously on track to topple Samsung as the top Android smartphone maker, the US-China trade wars has put a wrench in the plans. HUAWEI expects to see 60% less international smartphone shipments because they won’t be able to harness Google’s massive Android ecosystem once the ban sets in.

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With such a huge setback in their financials, HUAWEI is expecting to see their revenue plateau at $100 billion (~RM418.25 billion) for this year and the next, which isn’t half bad, but it isn’t helping them achieve their goal of being the top smartphone maker in the world. As US companies are lobbying to do away with the ban, HUAWEI may see some reprieve, but as it stands, they will have to power through a very tough period, if only to emerge stronger at the end of it.
Source: Bloomberg
Pokdepinion: It’s disheartening to see innovation stemmed due to trade wars…
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Elden Ring Will Not Launch Until April 2022 And Here’s Why

Elden Ring is a next gen game that excited many gamers when it was first announced in 2019. However, it went silent for a while, which made fans wonder what ever happened to it. Now, we have a small update on it, and it’s bad news if you’re expecting the game to launch soon.
Elden Ring Will Not Launch Until April 2022

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According to the latest financial report by FromSoftware’s parent company, Kadokawa Corporation, Elden Ring will only be launched April 2022 or after. As for why that is the case, it appears that the COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the development of the game.
Elden Ring was first announced during the Microsoft E3 2019 press conference, and next gen gaming consoles are already out right now. This means that support for previous generation consoles such as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One may be compromised so they can ensure the best possible experience on the newer hardware.
While allowing more people to play the game would be ideal, there is a lot of pressure on Elden Ring to succeed given that their previously released game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, won numerous awards and accolades, such as the Best Game Award at The Game Awards 2019. Skipping the older generation hardware would let them optimize the experience as much as possible.
For now, we may be able to see a new trailer at E3 2021 later this year, but no confirmation on that just yet. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Better to wait for a game to finish develop properly than to have a half-baked game out early. Given that the next generation of gaming is still in its early stages, it’s very crucial to have a solid lineup of games going for it.
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Overwatch Uprising Returning in April – Teasing New Skins and Possibly a New Mode

The popular Uprising event which saw the addition of a PvE mode in Overwatch is making a return. Perhaps we’ll get a deeper understanding of the game’s lore this time around, among other things like new awesome skins.
Overwatch Uprising Returning in April

As an event centered around discovering some of the backstories of its characters, the Overwatch Uprising event last year gave players the chance to get a clear glimpse of some of the missions that the team embarked on together during the Omnic Crisis. Now, it has been confirmed to be making a return, with Blizzard releasing a new teaser to share on what players can expect.
Blizzard Entertainment has released a new video to highlight the return of the Uprising event in Overwatch next month, which confirms that the event will run this year from April 10th 2018 all the way to 30th April 2018.

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The teaser itself gives a look at the return of the King’s Row Uprising event, which provides a PvE-centric mode for players to fight against waves of armed Omnic forces, along with the skins that players can earn this time around which will include many from last year’s event.
In addition to the skins and the PvE mode, the video also included a brief teaser at the end that this year’s iteration seems likely to include some new content, whether that is a new mode or other feature compared to last year’s take on the event.
Overwatch is currently available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net client. For a closer look at the upcoming Uprising special event, you can check out the new teaser video from Blizzard at the top of this post.
Pokdepinion: After playing round after round, I actually start to look forward to PvE game modes. This is also why I get excited for Junkenstein’s Revenge. Well, can’t wait to start enjoying the Uprising event.
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Here Are HMD Global’s Latest Nokia Smartphones — Includes An Iconic Classic!

HMD Global has just unveiled their latest lineup of devices for the year 2020, which includes the Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3, as well as their latest classic rework, the Nokia 5310.
Nokia 8.3 5G

First up is the Nokia 8.3 5G, HMD Global’s first ever 5G smartphone. It is also the world’s first ‘truly global 5G smartphone’. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset and comes with a quad camera setup, with the main camera being a 64MP shooter. As you’d expect, they’ve partnered with ZEISS in the development of the phone.
PureDisplay technology is available where you will be able to enjoy 4K Ultra HD content as well as video HDR. They’ve also introduced a new ZEISS cinematic effects, allowing you to capture and edit videos in cinematic colors.

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The display is at 6.81″, so it’s pretty big. As you can see, they’ve opted for a punch-hole camera on the front. Out of the box, it will run on Android 10, and as usual for HMD Global smartphones, they will offer monthly security updates.
Nokia 8.3 5G will be released in the summer for the price of EUR 599 (~RM2,826).
Nokia 5.3

Following the list is the new Nokia 5.3, their latest mid-range offering. It sports a 6.55″ display and is powered by a Snapdragon 665 chipset under the hood. They claim that the battery can last you up to two days, and by our experience with Snapdragon 665-powered devices, I can say that it’s pretty efficient in battery consumption. Oh and the battery is 4000mAh big.
There’s three memory configurations; 3GB+64, 4GB+64GB, and 6GB+64GB. For cameras, it comes with a 16MP main camera, 8MP telephoto lens, 8MP ultra-wide shooter, as well as a 5MP depth sensor.
The Nokia 5.3 will be releasing later in April starting at the price of EUR 189 (~RM891).
Nokia 1.3

Finishing off their smartphone list is the new Nokia 1.3, their latest addition to entry-level segment. It comes with a 5.71″ HD+ display and it is surrounded by a polycarbonate shell, where you can select from three distinct colors, charcoal, cyan and sand.
Running on the latest Android 10 (Go Edition), it will also be getting monthly updates for 2 years. Adding to that, it will also be the first smartphone to feature Camera Go from Google. They claim that it will offer better camera performance, especially for portraits.
The Nokia 1.3 will be available in early April for the price of EUR 95 (~RM448).
Nokia 5310 (Nokia XpressMusic)

For all you Nokia classic lovers, well here’s a treat for you. HMD Global has revealed their latest addition to their iconic lineup with the new Nokia 5310.
The news confirms the previous coverage that we did. It comes with a slight improvement to the original, coming with a slightly curved display. It also comes with a dual speaker setup, just because..music, you know?
HMD Global looks to release the Nokia 5310 this month in March at the price of EUR 39 (~RM184).
Despite the announcement, it is yet to be confirmed that we will see all of them here in Malaysia. Worry not however, as we will certainly update you should any news come in.
Pokdepinion: I can’t lie, I felt the nostalgic feeling when I saw that Nokia 5310.. hopefully we’ll see the light of them here in our shores.
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The best value-for-money 18:9 display smartphone to kick off your 2018!

Let’s face it, 2017 has been the year of full-view displays with pretty much every brand wanting to share the cake with the world. The perception of introducing a new innovation in technology means the company can rake in some pretty handsome profits, making the entry point rather expensive. What if I told you that you can enjoy some 18:9 full-view display and still keep some sanity in your finances and get pretty good features at the same time? Let me introduce to you, the new challenger in the market, the notorious ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 (ZB570TL)! If you are planning to start 2018 with a new smartphone, this might just be the device you need!
UPDATE: ASUS is doing a new year contest and you stand a chance of winning the Zenfone Max Plus itself! To enter the contest, you can just go to the link right here. It’s easy as ABC!

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History of the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1

The ZenFone Max has been ASUS’ best-seller device ever since it’s introduction in 2015. It has broken ASUS device charts by selling more devices than it’s own brand’s siblings combined! Why wouldn’t it? The ZenFone Max series’ USP (unique selling point) has always been it’s large battery AND the very attractive price tag. I believe that if something works, you should put your resources into improving it further. That is exactly what ASUS has done with the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1. Although tagging a rather affordable price, it didn’t stop ASUS from pouring in love to it. Afterall, it is ASUS’ best-selling device.
Before we proceed, let me tell you that the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 has a retail price of RM899 only!
MAX Display
Of course the first thing that we are going to talk about is the 18:9 ratio display. The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 has a 5.7″ real estate for its display and the wide-view accounts up to 80% of screen-to-body ratio. This means, there is just ample space available at the top and bottom of the device to hold the front camera and speaker, while doubling as grip point for your thumbs. Unlike other brands that would ditch the home button altogether, the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 has a software based navigation bar at the bottom to retain the experience that you’re used to. Afterall, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it :)

The display is layered with a 2.5D curved glass display that gives it a very beautiful finishing on the sides, into the body. It also has 5 points multi-touch capacitive touch panel that feels rather responsive. Under the glass, is a 1440 x 720 (HD+) resolution that obviously serves is function in delivering the KPI of the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 which is to last longer on a single charge.
The icing on the cake? If you are getting a wide-view device, it only means that display is something important for you. Whether you are used to binge on Netflix, or love to reminisce memories by scrolling through your camera album, or you are a social butterfly and love being connected to your friends and family, it only means one thing; you are planning to stare at the screen for hours. While brightness is something you should always gauge, it’s actually the blue light that kills the eyes. The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 has it in case you’re wondering.
MAX Stamina

Let’s got to the main feature of the ZenFone Max series in the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1, the battery life. It has a high capacity 4130mAh battery that has been custom-crafted to pack as much juice as possible while still fitting in the super slim chassis. At this size, we’re talking about up to 26 days standby with 4G enabled, up to 26 hours of continuous 3G talk time, up to 13 hours of video playback and up to 21 hours of wi-fi web browsing. If that’s not eye catching yet, when you are on the move, and have the device’s battery left at 10% capacity, you can switch it to power saving mode and get another 67 hours of standby time! Charging it for 15 minutes will grant you 3 hours of talk time again.
But that’s not just all about it. ASUS has implemented the ASUS PowerMaster which is a suite of intelligent power management technologies that has specific functions; to optimize the battery life, ensuring safety and long-term performance and also manage reverse-charging when it’s needed. There is a double battery lifespan feature too which allows the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 to fully charge and discharge up to 500 times in a 25°C environment, and the loss of battery capacity will be reduced by half giving you twice the juice you need in your daily usage.
Tinkering with the battery’s technology requires some very in-depth R&D processes and often times, a slight wrong turn can lead into devastating results. This is why ASUS has implemented 12 leading safety technologies:

If you are carrying two smartphones, the best feature you would find on the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 would definitely be the reverse charging capabilities. Accessories for this is provided in the package, just hook up your other smartphone’s cable and you can draw out the juice of the 4130mAh battery so both devices can stay awake.

MAX Photography
It’s tougher to live with a phone that doesn’t have a good camera, let alone no camera at all. In fact, most readers actually jump straight to this section before considering anything else in their smartphones. Afterall, photography has become incredible accessible and has had a whole new level of magnitude in its usefulness over the years. While keeping the price of the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 low, ASUS didn’t jeopardize on the camera department. Let’s begin with some quick samples that I took personally without any efforts at all. Take note that we will be doing an extensive review in a separate article where you will be able to see even more examples, but for now, these are quick point and shoots for your viewing pleasure.

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Just like the other recent ZenFone models, the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 also got some dual camera love bearing four aspect ratios, and one great viewfinder. Smartphone photographers often come across subjects that are too wide or tall to fit into the frame of a standard camera, and have no space to move further backwards in order to capture them. In such instances, the wide angle camera is useful in allowing the whole subject to be shot in a single frame. These two photos were shot from the same spot using the different cameras of the ZenFone Max Plus M1.
The main and wide angle rear cameras of the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1, coupled with its four aspect ratio options, give photographers the freedom and creative flexibility to experiment with different ways of portraying the subjects and composing their photos as these following examples demonstrate. These images are only for explanation purposes.

Main rear camera
Second rear camera (Wide-angle)

The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 has two rear cameras and four aspect ratio options that provides a total of eight instant framing options, giving as much flexibility as you may desire. This gives plenty of freedom for presenting subjects in different creative perspectives without needing extra time to crop them later on. This also correlates well with the wide-view display which has a maximum of 18:9 aspect ratio. The following are the available aspect ratios on the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1:

Main rear camera
Second rear camera (Wide-angle)

1:1 (12 Megapixels)
1:1 (6 Megapixels)

4:3 (16 Megapixels)
4:3 (8 Megapixels)

16:9 (12 Megapixels)
16:9 (6 Megapixels)

18:9 (10 Megapixels)
18:9 (5 Megapixels)

MAX Security
Of course, with our reliance on our smartphones, security becomes the utmost importance. Personally, security should not be an option exclusively for high-end devices. Security is a right and should be taken seriously, just like how ASUS has done with the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1. The usual PIN and password are already present, but ASUS has added fingerprint scanner at the back AND facial recognition features to the device.

Pattern or PIN lock – This is pretty self explanatory and has been a standard for Android since the earliest Android build

Fingerprint scanner –  Mounted conveniently at the rear of the ZenFone Max Plus M1 is a dedicated fingerprint sensor for rapid unlocking of the phone in 0.3 seconds. It also doubles as authentication by other apps and you can register up to five fingerprints.

Face Unlock – The ASUS ZenFone Max M1 is among the very few smartphones in its price class to offer face unlock as an additional layer of seccurity. It also takes 0.03 seconds to unlock the device.

In fact, the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 is on the very few devices in it’s class to have all these features together in one device. For the price that you pay, this is definitely worth every cent.
MAX Affordability
Price is definitely the highest priority in considering a smartphone purchase. Continuing the ZenFone Max legacy in terms of affordability, the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 is priced very competitively to ensure you get to own it without losing a limb. Here’s a table of comparison for the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 compared to other 18:9 devices in the market of its range.

ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1
XxxxMx A1
Oxxx F5 Youth
Hxxxxx Nxxx 2i
Vxxx V7

Battery
4130mAh
3080mAh
3200mAh
3340mAh
3000mAh

Processor
MediaTek MT6750 Octa-core
Qualcomm Octa-core
MediaTek MT6763T Octa-core
Kirin 659 Octa-core
Qualcomm Octa-core

Front Camera
16MP selfie camera
5MP selfie camera
20MP selfie-camera
13MP + 2MP dual selfie camera
24MP selfie camera

Rear Camera
16MP dual camera
120° wide-angle camera
LED flash
12MP wide-angle camera
tele-photo camera
16MP single camera
LED flash
16MP + 2MP dual rear camera
16MP single camera
LED flash

RAM / Storage
4GB / 32GB
4GB / 64GB
4GB / 32GB
4GB / 64GB
4GB / 32GB

Display
5.7″ full-view display (18:9)
1440×720 HD+
2.5D curved design
5.5″ display
1920×1080 FHD
6.0″ full-view display (18:9)
2160×1080 FHD+
5.9″ full-view display (18:9)
2160×1080 FHD+
5.7″ full-view display (18:9)
1440×720 HD+

Design
Premium metal body
Metal body
Metal body
Metal body
Metal body

Security
0.3s ultra-fast fingerprint sensor
Face Unlocking
Fingerprint sensor
Facial Unlock feature
Fingerprint sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Face Access feature

SIM card / SD card slot
Dual nano-SIM
AND
One MicroSD (up to 256GB)
Dual nano-SIM
OR
single nano-SIM + MicroSD (up to 256GB)
Dual nano-SIM
AND
One MicroSD (up to 256GB)
Dual nano-SIM
AND
One MicroSD (up to 128GB)
Dual nano-SIM
AND
One MicroSD (up to 256GB)

Price
RM899
RM999
RM1,098
RM1,299
RM1,299

And don’t forget to participate in the the contest to win a free Zenfone Max Plus M1!

Disclaimer: This is an exclusive advertorial for ASUS.
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ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) and ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 now available in Malaysia

Need a WiFi upgrade for your new home? Well, ASUS has something new for you, regardless if you want wider WiFi coverage over your entire house, or high performance connectivity for your gaming needs. Say hello to the ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) and the ROG Rapture GT-AX6000.
ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) offers a trio of mesh backhaul connections for RM1298

The ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid is an innovative addition to ASUS’ lineup of ZenWiFi mesh solutions. It offers up to 5500 sq.ft. of WiFi coverage with speeds of up to 1800Mbps, but it offers an extra feature that’s quite interesting. Unlike most of the prior AiMesh routers and also competing mesh routers, the ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid harnesses an additional backhaul connection. On top of the standard Ethernet and WiFi backhaul options, the ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid can also make use of a powerline backhaul with the HomePlug AV2 MIMO powerline technologies.

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This allows you to take advantage of your home’s electrical wiring system to deliver speeds of up to 1300Mbps between the main router and the mesh nodes. Thick and metal-reinforced walls can hamper the ability for mesh nodes with a wireless backhaul to work, and while Ethernet backhauls are an option, it means additional wires running around your home. Adding nodes is also a simple affair, with the ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid supported by the AiMesh ecosystem. You can simply add any AiMesh node and the ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid will intelligently choose the best backhaul connection for all the connected nodes.

Security is handled by AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro, with regularly updated security signatures to protect your privacy of all connected devices. The ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid also features ASUS Instant Guard to secure public WiFi connections like in a cafe, with a private VPN to offer the safest possible public WiFi connection.
The ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) is available starting 3rd March at RM1298 from both Shopee and Lazada.
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000, a high performance gaming router at RM1968

For gamers, the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 features a fast 2.0GHz 64-bit quad-core Broadcom CPU and flagship Broadcom WiFi 6 chipsets to deliver 6000Mbps speeds. With the RangeBoost Plus technology for enhanced range, you are assured of a fast, stable WiFi connection over a larger area in your home. The ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 also harnesses WAN aggregation to enable up to 3.5Gbps of WAN bandwidth, to support the fastest internet connections you can get from your ISP. In Malaysia, that would be 1Gbps for most of us, but hey, there’s room for faster internet speeds in the future.

Since we are on the topic of Ethernet, the Rapture GT-AX6000 features a second 2.5Gbps LAN port that you can connect to your primary gaming machine or a high-speed NAS device. You probably don’t really need to worry about the ROG Rapture GT-AX6000’s WiFi connection holding you back though, as it features an exclusive triple-level game acceleration to enhance your gaming experience, and there’s even a Mobile Game Mode to prioritize your mobile gaming device.
If what you need is wider coverage, the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 also supports AiMesh technology, allowing it to be the main router or one of the nodes, if you decide that you need such a high performance mesh node, that is. And last but not least, it has an overtly gamer-ish styling, complete with Aura RGB to make sure that no one in your home mistakes it for being just a router.
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 will be available from 3rd March onwards at RM1968 from both Shopee and Lazada.
Pokdepinion: Kinda nice to see ASUS integrating Powerline tech into mesh networking to overcome some of the limitations of wireless backhaul connections!
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Windows 10 emoji update includes middle finger sign

Nope, I didn’t make a mistake in the title and it’s a fact that Windows 10 will bring the middle finger emoji along with other new emojis. For your information, the middle finger hand sign emoji is actually approved as part of Unicode 7 in mid-2014, yet has curiously remained absent from iOS, OS X, Android, and Windows. Until now, Microsoft will be the first to make it a part of Windows 10 and it might replace the current trending “infinite poop” chat spam.

Emojipedia has revealed the emoji change log for Windows 10 which has more emoji faces, skin tones modifiers and a sassier information desk person. Microsoft also said that they will not use the old-school yellow emoji but instead grey with skin modifier.

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Basically Microsoft’s redesigned the emoji and skin tone modifiers to be different from other manufacturers.
Windows 10 is currently available in beta for developers and expected to be available for the public this July. Beside the new emojis, Windows 10 seem to bring promising unified experience to the user such as HoloLens, Edge and Continuum.
Pokdepinion : I’n not the type which regularly uses emoji, but I know several people who will love the “middle finger” emoji in the future. I love the new redesigned emoji but I will really hate it if someone abuses the middle finger emoji in my chat box,  I will be sure to give them the middle finger “upside and down”.
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PS5 Might Be Facing A Road Bump For Its India Release And It’s All Because Of One Guy

Sony doesn’t own the PS5 trademark in India

According to reports, Sony may be facing some issues in releasing the new PS5 console in India simply because another person own the trademark to the name. According to the report, a Delhi man by the name of Hitesh Aswani filed for the PS5 name trademark way back in November of last year whilst Sony only did so on February of this year.
As it stands, both Aswani’s and Sony’s trademark of the PS5 name have been “Opposed”, which most likely means that a similar trademark may have been filed with the Indian government’s regulatory body.

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The PlayStation 5 is set to release on November 12 in the US with a worldwide release set for November 19. There will be two variants of the PlayStation 5 available during release; a normal PS5 with a built-in disc drive as well as the All-Digital PS5 which omits the disc drive. Both variants will retail for USD499.99 (RM2,076.20) and USD399.99 (RM1,660.95) respectively. For more information on the PlayStation 5 as well as its games and accessories, you can read all about it here.
With the PlayStation 5 worldwide release coming in a little over a month away, gamers in India will most likely see Sony delaying its local release there. It’s up in the air as for how long the delay will be and hopefully this issue will be resolved as soon as possible.
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Pokdepinion: Hopefully the delay isn’t too severe and this issue gets resolved fast. It’s a sucky situation for Indian gamers to go through.
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The World Ends With You: Final Remix Announced; Coming This Year for Nintendo Switch

Here is another major announcement from Nintendo Direct Mini. The World Ends With You: Final Remix has officially been announced for the Nintendo Switch, and it’s confirmed to be coming this year.
The World Ends With You: Final Remix Announced

This morning, Nintendo released a new Nintendo Direct Mini that was packed full of reveals and news for upcoming Nintendo Switch titles. To begin the presentation, Nintendo revealed The World Ends With You: Final Remix, a remaster of Square Enix’s Nintendo DS cult-classic RPG coming ten years after the original game released.
According to the developers, this version of The World Ends With You comes with updated HD visuals and a brand new epilogue that will “shed new light” on the game’s already awesome story. As for controls, players will be able to use either the Joy-Cons or the touch screen to make their way through the game.

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The original title on the Nintendo DS can be challenging especially for left-handed people, so it is nice to see that the controls may become slightly more accommodating between versions. The World Ends With You was one of the most highly praised titles on Nintendo DS, but the IP has gone seemingly unnoticed by Square Enix since its release for the most part. Hopefully, if The World Ends With You: Final Remix does well, the series’ future prospects will be better.
You can check out the trailer for the game that was revealed at Nintendo Direct Mini at the top of this post, courtesy of GameXplain. The World Ends With You: Final Remix is poised to release on Nintendo Switch sometime later this year.

Pokdepinion: Well, I certainly was not expecting this but then again, it is perfect for the Nintendo Switch’s technology so why not? I’m sure plenty of fans of the series will be superbly excited for the game’s release…or have suddenly found a reason to adopt the new console.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to be unveiled on 23rd August; Do bigger things with the long awaited phablet

By now, most Samsung fans would have scoured the web for more information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and would have found the design, dual camera setup and a larger Infinity Display via some really revealing leaks. Hardware wise there isn’t much to imagine, as Samsung has always either kept the same specifications from the Galaxy S series or some minor upgrades. With all that said, what’s left is when can we get our hands on the device? We don’t know that yet, but we do know that the device will be unveiled in New York on 23rd August at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2017 event.

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So what would be expecting to see? Two cameras are confirmed, with the resolution rumored to be 12MP per piece. We are not sure how will Samsung configure them, but the most popular setup used by several brands now is a standard lens mated with a zoom lens. 6GB of RAM should be standard, but we won’t be surprised if Samsung decides to throw 8GB into the Galaxy Note 8. After all, they are touting it as the “ultimate multitasking device”, and it will be far from the ultimate if it doesn’t have the most RAM in the game. The Exynos 8895 should find itself crunching numbers in the Galaxy Note 8, with a Snapdragon 835 or Snapdragon 836 option for selected regions. Given last year’s fiasco, we presume Samsung will probably be playing it safe, and not try to make a jump to any new mind-blowing energy density numbers. With that said, 3500 mAh may be the magic number here, as a 3500 mAh power pack is used in the Galaxy S8+ without any issues.
We are just speculating though, but we hope to see these speculations come true on the 23rd of August. The ill-fated Note7 left a void in the pockets of fans of Samsung’s Note series, as most were forced to hold on to their Note 5s, SuperDaddy included. It’s high time we all get a successor to the Note 5, yes?

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Pokdepinion: The Galaxy Note series usually has larger displays than the Galaxy S series, but with the S8+ already featuring a 6.2″ SuperAMOLED panel, I wonder how much further can they go. Of course we must note that the 18.5:9 aspect ratio makes these larger screens more manageable, but I don’t think we can push the boundaries much further in this area. We hope to be proven wrong though.
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Logitech Now Owns Blue Microphones – Streamers / Creators Should Take Note

In a move that many people did not see coming, Logitech has now acquired Blue Microphones for $117 million. Streamers and creators should take note of this.
Logitech Now Owns Blue Microphones

In an official blog post by the folks over at Logitech, they have officially announced that they have agreed to acquire Blue Microphones for USD $117 million dollars.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Blue Microphones is very popular for their studio-grade microphones across many different price points. We have the budget-conscious Blue Snowball, which shaped like a ball, the intermediate user’s favourite Blue Yeti, a gigantic microphone with 4 different recording patterns, and the Blue Spark, most notably used by YouTuber Pewdiepie.

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Logitech CEO Bracken Darrell said:
Logitech’s acquisition of Blue Microphones will accelerate our entry into a growing market, and offers another way for us to help bring people’s passions (from music to blogging) to life.
Joining with Blue is an adjacent opportunity for us – a new way to grow – with additional synergies related to our existing gaming, PC webcam and audio categories.  It’s exciting!
It doesn’t appear that Logitech will be shutting down the microphone company but instead, strengthen their offerings as a complete solution for video and audio on PC. While we are uncertain at the moment if existing upcoming products by Blue will be affected by this, their product aren’t exactly readily available in Malaysia, except for certain models.
Perhaps this is a good sign that we might be able to get their whole range of microphones a lot easier in the future. For now, we will have to wait and see for Logitech’s next course of action since the acquisition.
Pokdepinion: I certainly do hope they bring their whole lineup here in Malaysia because Blue has some really good microphones. Soon, streamers and content creators will be spoiled with even more choices for equipment.
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Hotlink Introduce New Postpaid Flex Plus Plan — 10GB Of Data Bundled With A Smartphone

Hotlink has introduced a new Hotlink Postpaid Flex Plus plan that you can even get a smartphone and 10GB worth of internet data.
Hotlink Flex Plus Postpaid
With Hotlink Postpaid flex, you can customize the plan to suit your needs. You choose the vivo Y81i or vivo Y85 to be the device that’s included in your Flex Plus 60 plan or you could choose neither.  With the Flex Plus 60 (RM60/month), you’ll be getting 10GB of internet, unlimited calls and unlimited SMS.
For the Flex 40 (RM40/month) plan, you’ll get 5GB worth of internet and 1GB for the Flex 30 (RM30/month) package. Both plans will also earn you unlimited calls and unlimited SMS.

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To add to that, you can add ons in the form of Unlimited Social, Unlimited Music, Unlimited Chat. Details of the add ons are as followed:

Unlimited Social (RM10/month) – Facebook, Instagram, Snapcchat, Twitter, Pinterest
Unlimited Music (RM10/month) – Spotify, JOOX, and more
Unlimited Chat (RM5/month) – WhatsApp, WeChat, LINE, and more)

If you are interested in signing up for the new plan, you can head there by clicking on the link right here. In addition, you can also head down to your nearest Hotlink store and Maxis Centers to sign up.
Pokdepinion: Hmm, I’m considering to switch to this. I don’t know whether I should upgrade to postpaid though.
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Piracy Actually Fixed Resident Evil Village Stuttering Issue on PC

On PC, it’s normal to see games have some form of lag or stuttering issue when a game is newly launched. What’s funny here is that an act of piracy unintentionally fixed the stuttering issue in the PC version of Resident Evil Village.
Piracy Fixed Resident Evil Village Stuttering Issue on PC

Many gamers felt that Capcom didn’t properly optimize Resident Evil Village on PC, due to a number of performance issues like stuttering and FPS drops. Now, we’ve learned why the game was facing those issues as it’s related to DRM.

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An online piracy group known as EMPRESS published a crack that also claimed to fix “all in-game stutters”. Apparently, Capcom’s DRM is the cause of all the performance issues as when it was patched out of the game, the aforementioned performance issues vanished into thin air.
Of course, anyone can claim anything but according to DSO Gaming, the claims are indeed accurate as they got a smooth gaming experience from playing over two hours of it with the crack installed. EMPRESS has also doubled down and stated how gamers shouldn’t support companies like this and the creator of the DRM, Denuvo, and they don’t tell people the full story of the DRM.
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of Denuvo’s DRM bogging down on game performance as a report from Extreme Tech found it affecting the performance of nearly every game it was included in. Keep in mind that using these cracks is considered illegal as it is piracy, so the only way here is to convince Capcom to remove the DRM from the official game.
Resident Evil Village is now available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: With news like these, it may end up encouraging people to pirate more than purchasing the original. However, I believe it’s important to raise awareness on this kind of thing as the very thing to protect these games could end up being their downfall.
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AMD EPYC 4th Gen “Genoa” Announced As World’s Fastest and Most Energy-Efficient Server CPUs

In the last week’s “together we advance_data centers” keynote, AMD has announced its latest Zen 4-powered EPYC server processors, codenamed “Genoa”. Designed with leadership performance and energy efficiency, AMD aims to accelerate data center modernization with these processors.

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AMD claims up to 2.8x more performance and up to 54% less power usage compared to competition (in this case, Intel Ice Lake-SP). EPYCs also claimed over 300 world records since its inception from 2017, as the company stated in the keynote.
The latest EPYC processors scales up to 96 cores per socket, enabling higher compute densities per server rack to lower the total cost of ownership (TCO). The power limits has in fact increased to a maximum of 400 watts – however the most powerful models will come with 360W stock and it is up to each customers to configure the TDP higher or lower depending on use case. The company has noted that the increased power limit is in line with customer’s request to increase compute density.
As the first next-gen EPYC platform, the CPU comes with new features such as: 12-channel DDR5-4800 (up to 6TB per socket), 128-lane PCIe 5.0, CXL 1.1+ and more. 18 SKUs are offered – with 4 frequency-optimized 9000F series and single-socket 9000P series occupying four models each. The remaining models range from a minimum of 16 cores up to 96 cores.
Watch the full keynote below:

Pokdepinion: How many years until we see 256-core CPU in the servers?
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The Basics On Mechanical Keyboard Switches

A good mechanical keyboard has become an essential part of today’s world of PC gaming and a good mechanical keyboard more or less depends on the types of switches it uses. Here’s a breakdown of the many types of mechanical keyboard switches available today.
Types of mechanical keyboard switches
As you may expect, especially if you’ve ever shopped for a mechanical keyboard that there are many types of mechanical keyboard switches out there. While all of these mechanical keyboard switches are similar in one way or another, there are a lot of factors that differentiate between one switch and the next, particularly in their tactility. There are only three types of mechanical keyboard switches out there:
Linear Switches

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Linear switches are the most straightforward out of all switch types. This type of mechanical keyboard switch offers no feedback or clicking sounds as there is nothing in between the moment you press the key and the actuation point. This allows for a smoother and faster actuation per key press. Linear switches are the preferred mechanical keyboard switches for most gamers.
Clicky Switches

Clicky switches are the total opposite of linear switches. Not only do they provide tactile feedback between the moment of pressing and the actuation point but they also feature a distinct clicking sound after each key press (hence the name) as compared to the silent nature of linear switches. This type of switch is mainly for those who enjoy the clicking sound when they type.
Tactile Switches

Tactile switches work similarly to clicky switches as they provide the same tactile feedback or a “bump” when pressed minus the clicking sound. Both tactile switches and clicky switches register a key press without needing the user to press each key all the way down (AKA bottoming out) which is great for typing.
Below are some notable mechanical keyboard switch brands currently out in the market right now.
Cherry MX

Cherry MX switches are probably the best mechanical keyboard switches in the business. The company has been around since 1983 and while the competition ha has grown over the years, their switches are still considered the best of the bunch. There are many types of Cherry MX switches, one that fits each type above.

Cherry MX Red – The most popular choice amongst gamers, Cherry MX Reds are linear switches that are very light to use as they don’t require much force to press – at only 0.45 N.
Cherry MX Speed – This switch is as light as the Red switches however it comes with a shorter actuation distance of 1.2mm.
Cherry MX Black – These linear switches require an even heavier actuation force – at 0.60 N.
Cherry MX Linear Grey – The linear grey switches features the highest actuation force among all switches offered by Cherry – at 0.80 N. This switch comes in either a tactile or linear variant.
Cherry MX Brown – This tactile switch is the quietest tactile switch offered by Cherry. It features a similar actuation force as the Cherry MX Red – at just 0.45 N.
Cherry MX Blue – Blue switches often get a bad rep due to their noisy nature, particularly in office or home environments. They work similarly to the brown switches in terms of tactility with an added clicking sound and features a slightly heavier actuation force at 0.60 N.
Cherry MX Green – These switches are slightly modified versions of the Cherry MX Blue switches and feature a heavier actuation force at 0.80 N.

Here’s a chart of all the mechanical keyboard switches from Cherry.

Switch Type
Actuation Force
Actuation Distance
Travel Distance
Characteristics

Cherry MX Red
0.45 N
2mm
4mm
Linear

Cherry MX Speed
0.45 N
1.2mm
3.4mm
Linear

Cherry MX Black
0.60 N
2mm
4mm
Linear

Cherry MX Linear Grey
0.80 N
2mm
4mm
Linear/Tactile

Cherry MX Brown
0.45N
2mm
4mm
Tactile

Cherry MX Blue
0.60 N
2.2mm
4mm
Tactile
Clicky

Cherry MX Green
0.80N
2.2mm
4mm
Tactile
Clicky

Kailh/Kaihua
Kailh mechanical keyboard switches have been known to carry the moniker of being Cherry MX clones when they first started which they have slowly and steadily shaken off over the years. Also goes by the name Kaihua, the company was founded in 1990 in China, Kailh switches offer similar performances to the Cherry MX switches but at a much cheaper price point. They are also the switch manufacturers of other keyboard brands most notably Razer keyboards.

Nowadays, Kailh switches offer their own unique stem design called the BOX design which features an enclosure of sorts surrounding the switch’s stem. This allows for better protection against dust and moisture. Furthermore, these BOX switches come with an IP65 resistance rating.
These are the types of Kailh switches available.

Kailh Red – Kailh’s linear switch is nearly identical to Cherry’s offering. The main difference is that this switch features a slightly heavier actuation force – at 0.50 N.
Kailh Black – These linear switches are heavier than the Kailh Red switches with a 0.60 N actuation force.
Kailh Speed Silver – Speed Silver switches are Kailh’s answer to the Cherry MX Speed switches. They feature a similar actuation force at 0.45 N but with a slightly longer actuation distance – at 1.3mm compared to Cherry MX Speed’s 1.2mm.
Kailh Brown – Kailh’s tactile offering features a similar actuation force to their red switches – at 0.50 N.
Kailh Blue – Kailh’s Blue switches are both tactile and clicky and require an actuation force of 0.60N to register each key’s clicking sound.
Kailh Speed Bronze – These are the tactile equivalent to the Kailh Speed Silver. The switches feature the same actuation distance and force but with a more tactile and clicky flavour.
Kailh Speed Copper – This switch is the exact same switch as the Kailh Speed Bronze minus the clicky feature.

Here’s a chart of all the mechanical keyboard switches from Kailh.

Switch Type
Actuation Force
Actuation Distance
Travel Distance
Characteristics

Kailh Red
0.50 N
2mm
4mm
Linear

Kailh Black
0.60 N
2mm
4mm
Linear

Kailh Speed Silver
0.45 N
1.3mm
3.5mm
Linear

Kailh Brown
0.50 N
2mm
4mm
Tactile

Kailh Blue
0.60 N
2mm
4mm
Tactile
Clicky

Kailh Speed Bronze
0.60 N
1.3mm
3.5mm
Tactile
Clicky

Kailh Speed Copper
0.60 N
1.3mm
3.5mm
Tactile

Razer
Razer Huntsman Mini Optical Switch
As mentioned above, Razer mechanical keyboard switches are manufactured by the folks at Kailh however, they are designed by Razer themselves. These mechanical keyboard switches are generally developed for gaming above else. Here are all the types of Razer switches available.

Razer Yellow – Razer’s only linear switch offering features an actuation force of 0.45 N, an actuation distance of 1.2mm and a travel distance of just 3.5mm.
Razer Green – Razer’s equivalent of a blue switch in that it is both tactile and clicky, the Razer Green switches an actuation force of 0.55 N.
Razer Orange – This switch is Razer’s answer to brown switches and features an actuation force of 0.55 N, the same as the Razer Greens.
Razer Opto-Mechanical – Introduced in 2018, these switches are unique as they rely on not only mechanical parts but optical lasers as well. The Razer Opto-Mechanical Switches work by using infrared lasers to register each key press as opposed to the traditional metal contact points used by other mechanical keyboard switches. These switches have an actuation force of 0.45 N and a 1.5mm actuation point. Razer also rates these switches to survive up to 100 million clicks due to less moving parts involved. They are only available on Razer Huntsman keyboards.

Here’s a chart of all the mechanical keyboard switches from Razer.

Switch Type
Actuation Force
Actuation Distance
Travel Distance
Characteristics

Razer Yellow
0.45 N
1.2mm
3.5mm
Linear

Razer Green
0.55 N
2mm
4mm
Tactile
Clicky

Razer Orange
0.55 N
2mm
4mm
Tactile

Razer Opto-Mechanical
0.45 N
1.5mm
3.5mm
Clicky/Linear

Gateron
Gateron Red Switches
Gateron is one of the more popular mechanical keyboard switch brands on this list and has been around since the year 2000. Gateron switches feature similar stems as Cherry MX switches. Some users have even gone so far as to claim that Gateron switches have surpassed Cherry MX switches in terms of performance due to the smoothness of the Gateron keystrokes. Here are some of their available switches.

Gateron Clear – The lightest linear switch on this list, the Gateron Clear switches feature an actuation force of just 0.35 N.
Gateron Red – Gateron’s offering works similarly to the other red switches on this list with an actuation force of 0.45 N.
Gateron Black – A slightly heavier version of the Gateron Red, it is a linear switch with a slightly heavier actuation force at 0.50 N.
Gateron Blue – These switches feature the tactile and clicky nature of other blue switches on this list. Gateron Blue features an actuation force of 0.55 N.
Gateron Green – A heavier version of the Gateron Blue switch, this switch features a heavier actuation force than the blue switches – coming in at 0.80 N.
Gateron Brown – Similar to other brown switches on this list, it is a tactile switch with none of the blue switch’s clicky sound. The switch requires an actuation force of 0.45 N similar to the Gateron Red.

Here’s a chart of all the mechanical keyboard switches from Gateron.

Switch Type
Actuation Force
Actuation Distance
Travel Distance
Characteristics

Gateron Clear
0.35 N
2mm
4mm
Linear

Gateron Red
0.45 N
2mm
4mm
Linear

Gateron Black
0.50 N
2mm
4mm
Linear

Gateron Blue
0.55 N
2mm
4mm
Tactile
Clicky

Gateron Green
0.80 N
2mm
4mm
Tactile
Clicky

Gateron Brown
0.45 N
2mm
4mm
Tactile

Logitech
Logitech’s Romer-G switches
Popular gaming brand Logitech has also released its own mechanical keyboard switches called the Romer-G. These Logitech switches were announced shortly after Razer announced their own Razer switches. The Romer-G switches were developed in collaboration with Omron. These are the Romer-G switches available now.

Romer-G Linear – As the name suggests, this is Logitech’s linear switch offering and currently the only linear switch on their catalogue. It features a 0.45 N actuation force, a 1.5mm actuation distance and a travel distance of 3.5mm.
Romer-G Tactile – The Romer-G Tactile switches are the equivalent of brown switches, tactile but not clicky. These switches feature an actuation force similar to the Romer-G Linear switch – at 0.45 N.
GX Blue – These are Logitech’s answer to the blue switches. They are tactile and clicky and features an actuation force of 0.50 N.

Here’s a chart of all the mechanical keyboard switches from Logitech.

Switch Type
Actuation Force
Actuation Distance
Travel Distance
Characteristics

Romer-G Linear
0.45 N
1.5mm
3.5mm
Linear

Romer-G Tactile
0.45 N
2mm
4mm
Tactile

GX Blue
0.50 N
2mm
4mm
Tactile
Clicky

Low-profile mechanical keyboard switches
There is also another variant of the standard mechanical keyboard switches out there that is becoming a lot more popular in recent years than ever before. Low-profile mechanical keyboard switches are essentially the same as the normal switches but with a lower height, therefore, making the switches’ travel distance a lot shorter.
Here are some of the low-profile mechanical switches you can find right now.
Cherry MX Low Profile

Cherry currently offers only two low-profile mechanical keyboard switches in their catalogue and both of them are linear switches. They were first introduced back in 2018, they feature much lower actuation and travel distances than the normal-sized Cherry MX switches.

Cherry MX Low Profile Red – A linear switch that requires a 0.45 N actuation force with an actuation distance of just 1.2mm.
Cherry MX Low Profile Speed – Also a linear switch that works similar to the low profile red with a shorter actuation distance of 1mm.

Here’s a chart of all the low-profile mechanical keyboard switches from Cherry.

Switch Type
Actuation Force
Actuation Distance
Travel Distance
Characteristics

Cherry MX Low Profile Red
0.45 N
1.2mm
3.5mm
Linear

Cherry MX Low Profile Speed
0.45 N
1mm
3.5mm
Linear

Kailh Low-Profile

Currently, Kailh has the most low-profile mechanical keyboard switches out of all the manufacturers out there. The reason for this is that they also make low-profile switches for laptops as well as normal mechanical keyboards. Kailh produces linear, tactile and clicky options for their low-profile switches that feature their unique stem designs.

Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Red – A linear low-profile switch with an actuation force of 0.45 N.
Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Brown – This is Kailh’s tactile low-profile switch that features an actuation force of 0.60 N.
Kailh Low Profile “Choc” White – This low-profile switch is both clicky and tactile with an actuation force of 0.60 N.
Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Pale Blue – This switch is a slightly heavier version of Kailh’s “Choc” Brown switch with an actuation force of 0.70 N.
Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Burnt Orange – Another heavy switch, the Burnt Orange switch is a tactile switch with an actuation force of 0.70 N.
Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Dark Yellow – This linear low-profile switch is also a heavy switch that requires an actuation force of 0.70 N.
Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Jade – This switch features the same spring as the “Choc” White switch but with a larger clickbar. This creates better tactile feedback that in turn gives a much deeper click sound.
Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Navy – The Navy switch features the same spring as the Pale Blue switch but also carries a larger clickbar.

Here’s a chart of all the low-profile mechanical keyboard switches from Kailh.

Switch Type
Actuation Force
Actuation Distance
Travel Distance
Characteristics

Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Red
0.45 N
1.5mm
3mm
Linear

Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Brown
0.60 N
1.5mm
3mm
Tactile

Kailh Low Profile “Choc” White
0.60 N
1.5mm
3mm
Tactile
Clicky

Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Pale Blue
0.70 N
1.5mm
3mm
Tactile

Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Burnt Orange
0.70 N
1.5mm
3mm
Tactile
Clicky

Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Dark Yellow
0.70 N
1.5mm
3mm
Linear

Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Jade
0.60 N
1.5mm
3mm
Tactile
Clicky

Kailh Low Profile “Choc” Navy
0.70 N
1.5mm
3mm
Tactile
Clicky

Logitech GL

Logitech has also developed their own low-profile mechanical switches which are currently exclusive to their line of mechanical keyboards. There are only three types out now which include, linear, tactile and clicky options. These Logitech GL switches have a lower travel distance when compared to Cherry MX Low Profile switches.

Logitech GL Linear – As the name suggests, this is a linear offering from Logitech that features an actuation force of 0.50 N.
Logitech GL Tactile – This tactile low-profile switch require an actuation force of 0.60 N.
Logitech GL Clicky – This low-profile switch provides both tactile and clicky feedback with an actuation force of 0.60 N.

Here’s a chart of all the low-profile mechanical keyboard switches from Logitech.

Switch Type
Actuation Force
Actuation Distance
Travel Distance
Characteristics

Logitech GL Linear
0.50 N
1.5mm
2.7mm
Linear

Logitech GL Tactile
0.60 N
1.5mm
2.7mm
Tactile

Logitech GL Clicky
0.60 N
1.5mm
2.7mm
Tactile
Clicky

Which mechanical keyboard switch to look out for?

This question is a pretty common question especially if you’re new to the whole mechanical keyboard scene. My personal favourite has to be the blue switch. The clicky noise is something I enjoy hearing especially when I type, however, it does drive my colleagues absolutely crazy sometimes.
Ultimately, this decision boils down to your preferences; do you prefer something tactile and clicky or do you prefer something that won’t potentially wake everyone in your house while you furiously type an email?
For more interesting content like this or tech news and tips and tricks, do stay tuned to us at Pokde.net!
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Lazada Promises 24-to-48-Hour Delivery For Groceries and Essentials During MCO

Lazada has announced that its logistics operations have been reinforced to empower local grocers with 24-to-48-hour delivery services and support homebound communities with daily Free Shipping vouchers on critical commodities.
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“Since last year, the number of local grocers that have digitalised through Lazada to future-proof their business has nearly doubled too. We stand ready to continuously connect thousands of homegrown grocers with more than one-third of the local population shopping on the Lazada app every month,” said Sherry Tan, Chief Business Officer, Lazada Malaysia.

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Olivier Petra, Chief Logistics Officer, Lazada Malaysia, further added that they are prioritising the delivery fulfilment of essential items, such as fresh produce, face masks, hand sanitisers,
household goods, baby supplies, and pet supplies. “We urge the local community to make use of the daily Free Shipping vouchers provided to shop safely from home and help curb the spread of COVID-19. We are also conducting contactless delivery for the safety and peace of mind of all our customers and staff,” said Petra.
Thousands of local grocers have been particularly selected on the ‘Shop From Home’ page to provide an abundant supply of fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, cooking ingredients, and everyday needs to online consumers. Millions of Free Shipping vouchers are distributed on the web every day and reloaded at midnight, 12AM, to assist Malaysians in purchasing necessities online. In Klang Valley, certain stores on the page provide same-day, next-day, and 48-hour deliveries.
Some of the local-favourite grocers on the ‘Shop From Home’ page includes:

Cameron Farmers (95% Positive Seller Rating): Farm-to-table seller offers vegetables and fruits.
Fully Fishery (97% Positive Seller Rating): Seafood merchant offers salmon, cod, shellfish, etc.
Panjang Kee Chicken (99% Positive Seller Rating): Store offers free-range poultry and eggs.
GST Fresh Mart (96% Positive Seller Rating): Merchant offers frozen beef, lamb, mutton, etc.
Chop Tong Guan (95% Positive Seller Rating): Fruits seller offers apples, oranges, berries, etc.
ifresh (95% Positive Seller Rating): Convenience store offers condiments, sauces, jam, spices, etc.
Signature Market (97% Positive Seller Rating): LazMall brand offers pre-packed healthy snacks.
Nestle Ice Cream (90% Positive Seller Rating): LazMall brand offers a wide range of frozen desserts.
Jocom (92% Positive Seller Rating): Merchant offers instant beverages, canned drinks, etc.
Grocery Store (Over 200,000 Followers): LazMall flagship store offers household goods and supplies.

Moreover, Lazada invites all local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to sign up as a new seller now on the platform with zero set-up cost. Sellers can also make use of the ongoing Pintar Niaga stimulus package when they sign up.
Pokdepinion: This is a great move from Lazada. People are going to need all the help they can get during these trying times.
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Samsung Exynos 9825 is Samsung’s answer to all the 7nm chipsets in the market

Samsung and GloFo’s fabs were later to the 7nm game than TSMC, which is why big players like Apple, HiSilicon and Qualcomm went with the latter. It is also the reason why Samsung’s flagship Exynos 9820 presented with a slightly older 8nm LPP FinFET node to compete with the Kirin 980 and Snapdragon 855, both of which are manufactured on the 7nm process. That’s about to change though.
Samsung has just published the Exynos 9825’s product page, revealing more information about their new chipset which will power the Galaxy Note10. For starters, the Exynos 9825 will be the first mobile processor built with the new 7nm EUV process. Samsung’s 7nm EUV (extreme ultraviolet) process is more advanced than what TSMC is using to produce the 7nm Apple A12 Bionic, Kirin 980 and Snapdragon 855 chipsets. TSMC is already working on a newer 7nm+ process that will also harness EUV technology, which we will probably see in upcoming flagship chipsets from the other major players.
The CPU and GPU core counts are maintained, which leads me to believe that this is a mere die shrink and an overclock thrown in for good measure. Samsung didn’t specify whether there will be a new 5th generation custom core, instead just mentioning that the Exynos 9820 has two “custom CPU” cores. Samsung’s webpage does confirm the overclock with the phrases “enhanced clock speed” and “faster clock speeds”.

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That alone should give the Exynos 9825 an edge over its predecessor, although it will most probably be still unable to match the Snapdragon 855+, especially when it comes to graphics performance. Samsung will continue featuring the highest CPU performance in the Android smartphone space though, as the Snapdragon 855 was quite a bit behind in our tests, and the Snapdragon 855+ only offers a very mild boost in the CPU area.
Exynos 9825 Specs

2 x Custom Cores + 2 x Cortex-A75 + 2 x Cortex-A55
ARM Mali-G76 MP12
LPDDR4x memory controller
UFS 3.0/UFS 2.1 storage support
Integrated NPU
LTE-A Pro Cat.20 8CA (2 Gbps DL)/Cat.20 3CA (316 Mbps UL)
7nm EUV

Previous leaks have shown the Exynos 9825 delivering the same performance as a Exynos 9820, which would be at odds with Samsung’s claims of “enhanced clock speeds. With that said, those scores may have been from tests that were intended to evaluate the efficiency improvements moving from the 8nm to the new 7nm process. Mobile processor makers often tout improved efficiency at the same performance, before releasing a processor that consumes the same amount of power as an older chip but deliver higher performance levels.
Pokdepinion: I am most definitely looking forward to seeing what the Exynos 9825 will bring to the table!
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If you’re looking to get yourself a new laptop for work, these might be the ones you should consider. The folks over at Dell have unveiled 4 new Dell Latitude laptops ahead of CES 2021, and they are the Latitude 9420, Latitude 9520, Latitude 7520, and Latitude 5420.
4 New Dell Latitude Laptops Unveiled Ahead of CES 2021

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Dell has unveiled a slew of new products with a focus on intelligent, collaborative, and sustainable devices in order to give people more flexibility to work from anywhere. This is especially important since it’s a brand new year and the COVID-19 pandemic is still going rather strong in many parts of the world.
One of the key highlights of all the new Dell Latitude laptops is the Dell Optimizer feature, which can automatically optimize the performance, battery life, audio quality, and connectivity using artificial intelligence. This will result in an overall better experience for whatever you need to do on the laptops, whether it’s cancelling noise for a clearer video call experience or focusing resources on specific tasks for an overall smoother experience.

To add to that, the Dell Latitude 9420 has a built-in speakerphone and camera enhancements which is capable of automatic light correction and background blur for an improved and more focused video call experience. For ease of remote work, you have the options of connecting to the internet via Wi-Fi 6E or 5G, essentially letting you work anywhere. It will be powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core vPro CPU based on Intel Evo which meets a standard for all-day battery life, reliable performance, and instant wake. For those looking to get the Dell Latitude 7520, it builds on its predecessor and now, you have a 15-inch display with 4K UHD resolution and Full HD camera as options.
The key feature that’s important for every business when it comes to commercial laptops is security. To improve on that, the security capabilities start from the factory level with supply chain security and integrity controls which extends to its built-in safeguards to prevent, detect, and respond to malicious threats below and above the operating system accordingly. You don’t have to worry about potential spies as the new SafeShutter feature will automatically open and close by syncing with your video conferencing software. Secure mic and mute keys makes it even more convenient to protect yourself. This available on the Dell Latitude 9520 and 9420 commercial laptops.
If you want to know what their commercial laptops are capable of, check out our review of the Latitude 9510 2-in-1 by clicking right here.

In terms of sustainability as part of the Progress Made Real social impact plan, the Dell Latitude 5000-series uses bioplastic from tree waste. To be precise, it uses a by-product known as “tall oil”, with the lids themselves making up 21% of bioplastic content. It is in line with their moonshot goal where more than half of their products will be made with recycled or renewable materials by 2030.
Furthermore, it results in the company reducing the product’s carbon, water, and energy footprint without sacrificing on reliability and durability. To give you a better idea, this resulted in reduced carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to driving 24.2 million miles, save enough energy to power 5,564 homes for a full year, and conserve enough water to fill 226 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The laptops are ENERGY STAR-certified and EPEAT Gold and Silver registered for reduced energy use.
Pricing and Availability

While official retail prices have yet to be revealed, it will be coming to Malaysia. The Dell Latitude 9520 and 9420 will be coming sometime in March 2021 whereas the Latitude 5420 and 7520 will be coming a little earlier on January 2021. We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Pokdepinion: Would definitely give these laptops a try after having such a wonderful experience with the 9520 2-in-1.
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HUAWEI falls out of SD Association, Wi-Fi Alliance and JEDEC

HUAWEI’s problems has just increased, with its membership in three major industry consortiums either temporarily suspended or revoked. With that said, this bears little weight on HUAWEI’s immediate future, although it might affect future devices when there are new standards released by either the SD Association, Wi-Fi Alliance or JEDEC.

The SD Association has removed HUAWEI from their member list, but HUAWEI is already developing their own NM Cards to expand storage on their own devices with a smaller footprint than a microSD card. It does mean that their upcoming devices can’t feature a microSD slot officially though, but their existing devices will work any microSD just fine.

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Meanwhile, HUAWEI has also lost a say in the development of new wireless technologies as they are now restricted from participating in Wi-Fi Alliance activities. They can still produce phones with Wi-Fi capabilities, but they won’t have a say in upcoming Wi-Fi technologies, and potentially lose access to next-gen Wi-Fi standards.
Will we not see cutting edge WiFi speeds on HUAWEI phones anymore?
In an interesting turn of events, HUAWEI has reportedly withdrawn themselves from JEDEC too. JEDEC sets standards for semiconductors, but the most commonly known standard for consumers should be the JEDEC memory standards. JEDEC adopts open industry standards, so HUAWEI should still be able to follow JEDEC standards, but like the case with the Wi-Fi Alliance, HUAWEI won’t be able to contribute to future JEDEC standards and developments.
US President Donald Trump has openly mentioned that he is open to trade talks with China, and that HUAWEI may be a part of the trade deals discussed. A possible end is in sight for this fiasco, but probably one that’s not in HUAWEI’s favor.
Pokdepinion: I am just waiting for all of this to blow over…
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